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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1964

Page

6

Sealed bids invited for oil and gas leases in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Land Office invites written sealed bids for oil and gas leases on specified tracts. Bids must arrive by 10:30 a.m. on Monday October 26, 1964 to the Secretary to the Commissioners of the Land Office in Oklahoma City. Sealed envelopes must read Bids for Oil and Gas Leases and the date of sale.

the Land Office State OF Oklahoma State Capitol Oklahoma City Commissioners of the Land Office P. O P.O Bill Sharp THE Land Office Oklahoma City 5 Jesse Marcum Clarence Marcum Claud Marcum Ned Marcum Eula Shelton Henry W. Marcum Pontotoc County Ada Sadie Burnett Busby, Stanfield & Orton Townsend Building

Local residents visit and haul hay on Friday night

Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis and Karen Ada Mr and Mrs Ben ny Jones and Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones Friday night and the men hauled hay.

Glen Wallis Karen Ada Benny Jones Don Newby Kathy F. O. Jones

Ebrite Family Visits Missouri Relatives

George Ebrite and Ted Ebrite traveled to Missouri to visit relatives and see the family home place. They found several sweet potatoes and apples, bringing back potatoes, apples, butter nuts, wild grapes, and pa-paw fruit. Mrs Lavona Jones and others visited Ehriie and observed butternuts and pa-paw fruit. The pa-paw is oblong with large seeds and tastes like a cantaloupe. the butternut is larger than a black walnut and also oblong.

George Ebrite Ted Ebrite Missouri Ebrites Lavona Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Ehriie

East Central Homecoming Parade and Game Attended

Mary Lou Kellams and others attended the East Central homecoming football game Saturday in Ada. Several residents joined the downtown Ada homecoming parade Saturday morning.

Mary Lou Kellams Harold Haines Myra Nell Garrett Letha Stice Glenn Jones Anthony Duckworth East Central Ada

Visit Highlights Tatum Family in Oklahoma City

J. T. Tatum and Mrs. Nadine Summers with daughter visited Mrs. Ruth Tatum in Oklahoma City Saturday night. Mrs. Tatum has been in a hospital there and is reported improving.

J. T. Tatum Nadine Summers Ruth Tatum Oklahoma City Tatum

Visit Highlights Family Tie in Fort Supply

Mr. and Mrs. King Massey of Fort Supply and Mrs. Sible Collins visited Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fraley and Tina last week, sharing time together in the community.

King Massey Fort Supply Sible Collins Austin Fraley Tina

Local residents visit Mrs Sible Collins and friends

Mrs Stella Baldwin of Ada and Mr Henry Hamilton of Ardmore join Mr and Mrs Austin Fraley and Tina as well as Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams with Joni Pamela Rhondi and Joni and Mrs Ally Phelps of Ada and Mrs Gladys Pender visiting last week.

Stella Baldwin Ada Henry Hamilton Ardmore Austin Fraley Tina Billy Joe Adams Joni Pamela Rhondi Ally Phelps Gladys Pendergrass Sible Collins Nora Roper Bobby Joe

Carol Golden Celebrates Ninth Birthday With Doll Cake

Carol Golden marked her ninth birthday with a doll shaped cake. Her mother Mrs Ethelene Golden cooked her favorite chicken dinner. Guests included Horace Golden, Mrs Golden, Randy, Gary, Teresa, and the honoree Carol Golden.

Carol Golden Ethelene Golden Carol Horace Golden Randy Gary Teresa

Alvin McAnally, Mrs Evelyone Rhynes and Bill Mc Anally

Alvin McAnally and Bill Mc Anally are named in this notice along with Mrs Evelyone Rhynes in a family matter. The item lists these individuals as principal parties and references a related action.

Supper Guests Visit Archer Family and Friends

Mr and Mrs Jess Norton and Mr and Mrs Jerry Cudd with children Lindsay attended a Sunday night supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer in Lawrence. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Larry Archer and Dale of Walnut Grove and Mr and Mrs Paul Ray and Debbie.

Jess Norton Jerry Cudd Lindsay Leonard Archer Lawrence and Lindall Larry Archer Dale Walnut Grove Paul Ray Debbie

Lynda Golden Misses Sunday School at Union Hill

Lynda Golden was sick on Sunday and unable to attend Sunday school at Union Hill.

Lynda Golden Union Hill

Smiths Attend Tulsa and Sasakwa Races with Victorious Crew

Mr and Mrs George Smith and family went to the fair and car races in Tulsa on Wednesday night and to Sasakwa on Sunday afternoon. They visited Randy Delazier and Westview, where Pete York, a Smith mechanic, won three trophies in Sunday’s races driving a 1936 Ford known as OO.

George Smith Tulsa Smith Sasakwa Smiths Randy Delazier Westview Pete York

Local residents share meals and visits across Ada and Seminole

George Smith William Lee Basil Dean Kevin Dee and a couple Mr and Mrs Groover Ada were dinner guests at Lee Keeling home. Charles Coplen family joined for supper at Keeling residence. Lorene Keeling Charlene and Delia Coplen went to a movie in Ada Wednesday night. Lee Keeling Basil Dean and Kevin Dee visited Mrs Callie East and Mrs Johnnie Mae Little in Seminole Saturday. Leonard Hobbs Seminole visited Lee Keeling and Lorene Sunday.

George Smith William Lee Basil Dean Kevin Dee Leonard Hobbs Seminole Lee Keeling Lorene

Westview Residents Visit Coplen Family

Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their boys from Westview visited Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and family on Sunday. Mrs Wanda Coplen Basil Dean and Kevin Dee visited Mrs Thaddeus Smith Rodney Wayne and William Lee for coffee on Thursday.

Matt Richardson Westview Charles Coplen Wanda Coplen Basil Dean Kevin Dee Thaddeus Smith Rodney Wayne William Lee

Wedding attendees at the Horton residence highlight Mrs Paul Golden

Mrs Ruby Horton and Barbara attended the wedding shower for Mrs Paul Golden hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Horton at the latter's home on Friday night.

Ruby Horton Barbara Paul Golden Elizabeth Horton

William Henson and Rhynes Family Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family Sunday afternoon.

William Henson Billy James Rhynes

Dinner guests visit patient at Ballard's Nursing Home

Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer dined with Mr and Mrs Paul Ray and Debbie Sunday. The Archers later visited Mrs Laura Archer who is a patient at Ballard's Nursing Home last week.

Leonard Archer Paul Ray Debbie Sunday Mrs. Archer Laura Archer Ballard’s Nursing Home

Allen Family Visit Highlights Lindsay Gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank Allen and family of Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allen and family Sunday, sharing time with relatives in a family gathering.

Frank Allen Lindsay Johnnie Allen

Local Ladies Visit Kellams Family for Weekend

Mrs. Lela Johnson and others visited Mrs. Cor ene Kellams and Mary Lou Friday and Sunday. Bill McAnally did repair work on the Kellams' home.

Lela Johnson Hazel Henson Anette Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Lavona Jones Geraldine McAnally Corene Kellams Mary Lou Bill McAnally Kellams

Ada Move Notices McAnally Family and Nursing Practice

Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and their daughters recently relocated to Ada. Pat McAnally is training as a nurse at Valley View Hospital.

Bill McAnally Ada Pat Valley View Hospital

Notable Visitors Call on Local Patients

Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Cunningham Mrs. Ray Kemp and Rev. and Mrs. Don Newby visited Mrs. Oma Enloe and W. C. Rose who are patients.

F. L. Cunningham Ray Kemp Don Newby Oma Enloe W. C. Rose Valley View Hospital

Clarence Phil pot visit to Oklahoma City couple

Mr and Mrs Clarence Phil pot of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson and family over Saturday and Sunday, spending time with relatives.

Clarence Philpot Oklahoma City Tommy Johnson

Union Hill Labor and Home Projects Report

Community notes describe hay baling land clearing and harvest work around Union Hill. Mr and Mrs Mack Welch painted their house while Escal Myers F C Jones Roy Bivins and Murry Golden baled and hauled hay.

Union Hill Mack Welch Escal Myers F. C. Jones Roy Bivins Murry Bill McAnnally Corene Kellams Bob Gray Melvin Newby Benny Jones Robert Golden F. O. Jones Don Newby Orval Ballard Newby

McAnally Family Visits Sunday

Ada and girls, Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally and Kevin, Mrs Tatum and children, Mrs Josie McAnally and Mrs Hazel Henson visited Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally on Sunday.

Bill McAnally Ada Gary McAnally Kevin Tatum Josie McAnally Hazel Henson Alvin McAnally

Dinner Guests Include Gray and Newby Families at Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Bob Gray with Ricky and Russell visited Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy Sung. Also guests were Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard Ada Mr and Mrs F O Jones Mr and Mrs Benny Jones Mr and Mrs Robert Golden Lynda Mike and Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby at Oil Center.

Bob Gray Ricky and Russell Sg Don Newby Kathy Sung Orval Ballard Ada F. O. Jones Benny Jones Robert Golden Lynda Mike Melvin Newby Oil Center

Glenn Jones Visits Westview Family Sunday

Glenn Jones visited Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and family in Westview Sunday afternoon. The boys enjoyed playing football and basketball.

Glenn Jones Matt Richardson Westview

Local visitors visit McAnally household in a spring week

Gordon Black Luther Parker and Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family Rebee visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally. Also visiting during the week were Mrs Hazel Henson Mrs Lois Rhynes Mrs Ann McAnal ly Mrs Pearl Allen and Mrs Lou.

Gordon Black Luther Parker Duke Rhynes Rebee Walter McAnally Hazel Henson Lois Rhynes Ann McAnally Pearl Allen Lou

Ada Homecoming Parade and Ada Wedding Report

Mrs. Wanda Coplen and family and Mrs. Lee Keeling attended the Ada homecoming parade on Saturday. They also attended the wedding of Miss Shirley Rich and Jimmy Wilson at Calvary Church in Ada Saturday night. Shirley Rich, a former resident of Union Hill, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Rich.

Wanda Coplen Lee Keeling Ada Charles Coplen Shirley Rich Jimmy Wilson Calvery Church Union Hill Bmr Jimmy Rich

Local residents visit area families this week

Mr and Mrs Joe Reed and family and Mr and Mrs Albert Norton and Pamela Whitehead of Susanville California visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer and Lawrence Lindall on Thursday. Mrs Leonard Archer and Mrs Eva Norton visited Mrs Connie Beam at Valley View Hospital Friday evening.

Joe Reed Albert Norton Pamela Whitehead Susanville Calif Leonard Archer Lawrence Lindall Eva Norton Connie Beam Valley View Hospital

Baby Katherene Beam Dies Shortly After Birth

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Beam welcomed a baby girl Friday and held funeral and graveside rites at Rosedale Cemetery. The infant was named Katherene Hope Beam.

Kenneth Beam Rosedale Cemetery Katherene Hope Beam

Norton and Archer Family Gather for Saturday Visit

Phillip and David Norton of Amarillo Texas visited Lawrence Archer on Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Price and Wallace Center joined Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer, Lindall and Lawrence Archer for a Saturday night dominoes gathering.

Phillip and David Norton Amarillo Tex Lawrence Archer John Price Wallace Center Leonard Archer Lindall Lawrence

Local social visits span Tulsa Ada and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes and Mr and Mrs J B Jones Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Warren Cunningham and Debbie Cunningham visited Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Thursday. Debbie spent the afternoon while her grandmother went to Ada.

Earl Duckworth Tulsa Tex J. W. Kirkes J. B. Jones Warren Cunningham Debbie Cunningham F. L. Cunningham Debbie Ada

Local Visit Highlights Community Family Plans

Mrs Ruby Deaton Homer F O Jones Benny Jones and the Cockrans visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cockran and Helen Sunday. Elmer and Elmer Cockran are building a new camper preparing for fishing and skiing in the spring.

Ruby Deaton Homer F. O. Jones Benny Jones George Cockran Lillie Karr Emma Jones Elmer Cockran Helen Sunday

Local visits and funeral attendance in Ada area

Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe visited Mr and Mrs Arther Linville in Prague. Rev and Mrs Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Warren Gham at Oil Center. Mr and Mrs Ray Kamp fished at Little Glasses Tuesday. Rev F L Cunningham attended Hanibal Morrison's funeral at First Christian Church in Ada Friday. Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp were dinner guests in the Ham home Sunday.

F. L. Cunningham Charlie Enloe Arther

Funeral attendees honor Lesley Arnold Farris in Corpus Christi

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mr and Mrs John Layne of Corpus Christi Texas attended the funeral of Lesley Arnold Farris on Friday. Visitors to Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp last week included Mr and Mrs A B Northam of Moline Kansas and Mr and Mrs Volley Layne of Ada.

Ray Kemp John Layne Corpus Christi Tex Volley Layne Ada Lesley Arnold Farris A. B. Northam Moline Kan Volley

Layne Family Notables in Corpus Christi Event

Ada Layne and Mr and Mrs John Layne of Corpus Christi Texas joined Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham for a community gathering. Detailing specifics are sparse but the names indicate a local social circle event.

Union Hill Sunday School Attendance and Services

Union Hill Sunday school attendance reached 51 with Rev. Don Newby delivering both sermons. Visitors included Mrs. Ruby Horton Barbara Mrs. Lela Johnson and Diana and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cassady Ada.

Union Hill Don Newby Ruby Horton Barbara Lela Johnson Diana Paul Cassady Ada

Ed Varnadore attends Missionary Baptist Assembly in Oklahoma City

Ed Varnadore spent Thursday and Friday in Oklahoma City for the Missionary Baptist General Assembly. He also visited the Harvey Mitchell family during the trip. Dickie Dee Taylor, son of Bryan and the late Mrs. Taylor, Oklahoma City, stayed the past week with grandparents J. C. Maddox and wife.

Ed Varnadore Oklahoma City Missionary Baptist General Assembly Harvey Mitchell Dickie Dee Taylor Bryan Taylor J. C. Maddox

Local visits noted in community social roundup

Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Mrs. Della James on Thursday. Claude Osley visited Mrs. Mande kh by Friday afternoon. Emory Wilser of Bakersfield California visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen Wednesday. Mr. Wilker previously resided here for several years.

Inez Pennington Della James Claude Osley Mande Kh Emory Wilser Bakersfield Calif Frank James Olen Mr. Wilker

Mrs Ethel Varnadore Visits Frank James Family

Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James Friday afternoon for a social call at their home.

Ethel Varnadore Frank James

Mrs Bradley Visits Verna McCurdy and Sister

Mrs. Bessie Bradley visited Mrs. Verna McCurdy and her sister Mrs. Ethel Wilson on Tuesday.

Bessie Bradley Verna McCurdy Ethel Wilson

Michael Martin Visits Grandparents Over Weekend

Mike Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin of Ahloso, spent Friday night through Sunday night with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Martin.

Mike Martin Kenneth Martin Ahloso J. C. Martin

Melton and Archer Conduct Business Across Oklahoma Towns

Dale Melton and Sam Archer transacted business in Coalgate Atoka and McAlester on Thursday, engaging in local commerce and meetings across the three towns.

Dale Melton Sam Archer Coalgate Atoka and McAlester

Stratford guests dine with local families Sunday

Rev. Cliff Story, Prairie View, Carlen Cosby, Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. Butch Bradley, Stratford, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arn Bradley.

Cliff Story Prairie View Carlen Cosby Stratford Butch Bradley Arn Bradley

Mrs Vonda Dees Visits Mrs Tom Phillips Thursday

Mrs Vonda Dees visited Mrs Tom Phillips Thursday for a social call and friendly chat during the afternoon hours.

Vonda Dees Tom Phillips

Pennington visits grandparents after school

Karl Wade Pennington visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington after school Friday.

Karl Wade Pennington Mrs Alva Pennington

Mrs Hopper Pickett Visited Mr and Mrs Martin Sunday

Mrs Marie Hopper of Pickett visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin on Sunday afternoon, sharing time together in a casual call.

Marie Hopper, Pickett J. C. Martin

Mrs Ballard and others visit Ed Varnadore's family

Mrs. Joan Ballard with Mark and Keith from Stratford and Mrs. Ruth Crisp of Aca visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore on Saturday.

Joan Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford Ruth Crisp Aca Ed Varnadore

Mrs Janice Prater Spends Weekend with Parents

Mrs Janice Prater of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Phil lip Bradley highlighting family visit plans and shared time at their home.

Janice Prater Oklahoma City Phillip Bradley

Mrs Elinor Ansell Visits Ada Circa Wednesday

Mrs. Elinor Ansell of Stratford visited Mrs. Verna McCurdy and houseguests in Compton California Wednesday. They shopped in Ada, dined, and spent the afternoon with relatives J. P. Haynes Sam Haynes Ruth Helland and others in Ada.

Elinor Ansell Stratford Verna McCurdy Ruth Posey Ethel Wilson Compton Calif Ada J. P. Haynes Sam Haynes Ruth Helland

Mrs Alma Maddox Visits Mrs Varnadore With Grandson

Mrs Alma Maddox and her grandson Dickie Dee Taylor of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore Saturday morning.

Alma Maddox Dickie Dee Taylor Oklahoma City Ethel Varnadore

Family Finance lecture hosts regional scholars in Ada

Miss Roanne Wigley and guests attended a Family Finance lecture in Ada with Dr. Raymond R. White of the University of Oklahoma as guest speaker. He spoke on Financial Planning an Essential for 20th Century American Families at ECSC Horace Mann Auditorium. The next meeting is Oct 15 with Dr. E J Coyle of EC chairing Savings and Investment Money Management for the Future. Lectures are sponsored by vocational home economics teachers from Vaness Latta Byng and others.

Roanne Wigley Stratford Susan Price Cheryl Melton Ada Raymond R. White Family Finance Division University of Oklahoma Norman White ECSC Horace Mann E. J. Coyle E. C Pat Romine Vaness Norine Harden Latta Thelma Dellinger Byng

East Central Homecoming Attracts Alumni Roy Gray Visit

Mr and Mrs Roy Gray and George Anne of Yukon were weekend guests in the James home. Roy and Norma attended the East Central versus Northeastern homecoming game in which East Central won. Roy is an East Central alumnus and currently works in Yukon Public Schools.

Roy Gray George Anne Yukon J. C. James Roy Norma East Central Northeastern

Local Visits Highlight Quiet Weekday Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Frank James visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. David Bradley, Mrs. Beulah Drake, Mrs. Cora...

Ed Varnadore Frank James Henry Little David Bradley Beulah Drake Cora

Ada Residents Visit Bradleys for Sunday Dinner

McGeehee and Rev and Mrs F M Wood from Ada and City were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley and Wayne.

Cheryl Melton Visits Stratford Couple Saturday

Cheryl Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford Saturday afternoon for a social call and courtesy call.

Cheryl Melton Mrs Lee Decker Stratford

Stratford shopper visits friends near Vanoss Thursday

Sister Mrs Ethel Wilson shopped in Stratford and visited the McConnell couple near Vanoss in the afternoon.

Verna McCurdy Ethel Wilson Stratford Filo McConnell Vanoss

Claude Horsley Visits Bill Clear in Stratford

Claude Horsley visited Bill Clear in Stratford on Friday in what local observers call a routine social call.

Claude Horsley Bill Clear Stratford

Pennington Hosts Guests At Ada Dinner

Mrs. Inez Pennington Friday afternoon. George Mercer Ada and Dale Melton were guests of John Whaley Ada at a dinner Monday night.

Ethel Varnadore Inez Pennington George Mercer Ada Dale Melton John Whaley

Martin Family Hosts Supper Guests Over Weekend

Kenneth Martin and his daughters Sharon Beth and Oma Janelle of Ahloso were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin on Sunday night. Mike left for home after spending the weekend with the Martins.

Kenneth Martin Sharon Beth Oma Janelle, Ahloso J. C. Martin Mike Martin

Pennington couple buy deep freeze for Ada home

Mrs. Ethel Wilson of Compton California visited Ada. Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington purchased a deep freeze and had it delivered to their home over the weekend.

Verna McCurdy Ethel Wilson Compton Calif Ada Alva Pennington

Missionary Baptist Assembly Attendees in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ann Bradley and Mrs Daphna Cruce with Melody Faith Hope and Charla attend the Missionary Baptist General Assembly in Oklahoma City Thursday night.

Ann Bradley Daphna Cruce Melody, Faith, Hope and Charla Missionary Baptist General Assembly Oklahoma City

Mrs Pennington Visits Mrs Pennington in Stratford

Mrs Sue Pennington of Stratford visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Wednesday, sharing events and catching up during a social call.

Sue Pennington Stratford Inez Pennington

Ada worker Harrell Pennington injured on the job

Ada employee Harrell Gene Pennington sustained a workplace injury on Wednesday but his condition was not serious and he returned to work.

Harrell Gene Pennington Ada

Homecoming Parade Attended by Ada Residents

Mrs. Vonda Dees and Linda joined Ada's homecoming parade Saturday morning. Mrs. Virgie Pennington of Parish Chapel visited Mrs. Mildred Melton Sunday.

Vonda Dees Linda Ada Virgie Pennington Mildred Melton

Mrs Ruth Posey Guests At Elinor Ansell Luncheon

Mrs Ruth Posey and Mrs Elinor Ansell hosted a luncheon event Friday with Posey listed among the guests. The social gathering highlighted the cordial visit of Posey to Ansell's residence.

Verna McCurdy Ruth Posey Elinor Ansell

Local Visitors Spend Sunday Afternoon at James Home

Mrs Lottie McClure and Pat sy Ada and Mrs Ethel Vardore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James Sunday afternoon.

Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Ethel Varnadore Frank James Price Richards

J. C. Martin Visits Alva Pennington Friday Morning

J. C. Martin visited Alva Pennington Friday morning to discuss a local matter. The brief meeting occurred in the town and was noted by residents seeking updates.

J. C. Martin Alva Pennington

Sunday Guests Near Lindsay Share Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul Cameron and their son Claude Lee visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and family Cheryl and Claude Horsley in Lindsay.

Paul Cameron Claude Lee, Lindsay Dale Melton Cheryl Claude Horsley

Dees and Miller Family Visit Ada Saturday

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mrs W W Miller and Harros in Ada Saturday.

Orlan Dees Linda

Dore Pays Courtesy Call On Mrs Price Richard

Dore visited Mrs Price Richard on Sunday afternoon in a brief social call.

Ed Little and Albright Family Visit Oklahoma City

Ed Little and Keith Albright and their two sons Steve and Mark visited Mr and Mrs Henry Little in Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Ed Little Keith Albright Steve Mark Oklahoma City Mrs Henry Little

Cheryl Melton Visits Ada Resident Tuesday

Cheryl Melton called on Mrs. Betty Douglas in Ada Tuesday as part of a social call.

Cheryl Melton Betty Douglas Ada

Local Social Notes Highlight Ada Visitors

Anne Hamblin visited Nadine James on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Don Crisp and Mrs Ed Varnadore are noted in Ada social listings.

Anne Hamblin Nadine James Mooning

Homecoming Parade Attended by Pennington Pennington Wade Ada

Ton Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade went to the homecoming parade in Ada Saturday.

Alva Pennington Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Ada

Ada Visit Shown by Dees McDaniel Family trio

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs LeRoy McDaniel in Ada on Sunday for a friendly social call.

Orlan Dees Linda Mrs Leroy McDaniel Ada

Penningtons Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Roy Ada Dennis Carnahan Salina Kan Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday dinners of Mr and Mrs Alvannington.

Coleman Pennington Roy Ada Dennis Carnahan Salina Kan Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alvannington

Weekend Visit Highlights Planes and City Trips

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy hosted houseguests Mrs Ruth Posey and Mrs Ethel Wilson at the Ansells near Stratford. The group then traveled to Oklahoma City where they had plane reservations on a schedule.

Marvin McCurdy Ruth Posey Ethel Wilson S. H. Ansells Stratford Ansells Oklahoma City

Faith Cruce Dining With Var Narcadore Family

Faith Cruce was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Sunday at their home.

Faith Cruce Mrs Ed Varnadore

Ada shoppers mingle with local residents on Monday

Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Mildred Melton shopped in Ada Monday afternoon while ton visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Monday afternoon.

Sybel Reed Mildred Melton Ada Mrs Alva Pennington Neville Pennington

Homecoming Parade Sighting in Ada Saturday Morning

Cheryl joined residents in Ada for a Saturday morning homecoming parade. Local turnout and activities highlighted the event with community participation.

Ada Couple Fetes Mr and Mrs Henry Little Guests

Mr and Mrs W H Strandridge of Ada were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Little.

W. H. Standridge Ada Henry Little

Sunday Norman visit with the Jordans

Linda and Mrs Mae McDaniel of Ada visited Mr and Mrs L G Jordan in Norman on Sunday afternoon.

Pennington and Pennington Visit Friends on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade on Sunday.

Mrs Verna McCurdy Visits Phillips and Bradley Family

Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips and Mrs Bessie Bradley Sunday afternoon remaining for several hours.

Verna McCurdy Tom Phillips Bessie Bradley

Ada Homecoming Parade Draws Christine Martin Visit

Mrs. Christine Martin appeared in Ada for the homecoming parade ford while Karl Wade Pennington visited Mrs. Inez Pennington Sunday afternoon.

Christine Martin Ada Sue Pennington Stratford Karl Wade Pennington Inez Pennington

Ardell Phillips Visits with Dees and Linda

Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips and James Frederick of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Monday night.

Ardell Phillips James Frederick Ada Orlan Dees Linda

Pennington Family Supper Guests Share Sunday Evening

Gene Pennington of Stratford and Karl Wade joined Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington along with Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington for Sunday night supper. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Harre.

Harre Gene Pennington Stratford Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alva Pennington

Roanne Wigley Visits Stratford Friend Cheryl Melton

Roanne Wigley of Stratford visited Cheryl Melton on Thursday. The brief meet highlighted local friendship and community ties.

Roanne Wigley Stratford Cheryl Melton

Pennington Returns to Work in Ada After Week Off

Neville Pennington resumed duties in Ada on Wednesday following a one week vacation. He returned to his role and resumed tasks, marking the end of his leave and the start of normal operations.

Neville Pennington Ada

Parish Chapel Visits by Wood Family in Connerville

Mr and Mrs Charles Wood visited with his parents Mr and Mrs John Wood spending Saturday night and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Cole Connerville.

Charles Wood John Wood Dick Cole Connerville

Oklahoma City visit brings hospital news to families

Mr. and Mrs. Newell Little and family from Oklahoma City stayed with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little, over the weekend. A hospital call announced their daughter in law, Mrs. James Hale, was admitted. The Littles headed to Oklahoma City, with Mr. Little leaving Sunday morning.

Newell Little Oklahoma City Bruce Little James Hale Mr. Little

Miss Annie Brandon Visits Sister in Weeklong Stay

Miss Annie Brandon spent the past week with her sister Mrs. Effie Lamb, sharing time and family visiting moments.

Annie Brandon Mrs Effie Lamb

Dinner Guests At Ada Home Include Lambs and Farmers

Mrs Estalene Farmer and Jeanette Mrs Effie Lamb Mrs Ruby Wood and Clifford Lamb were Tuesday dinner guests of Miss Annie Brandon in Ada Oklahoma.

Estalene Farmer Jeanette Effie Lamb Ruby Wood Clifford Lamb Annie Brandon Ada

Effie Lamb and Annie Brandon Visit Ada Friends

Mrs. Effie Lamb spent Tuesday night with her sister Miss Annie Brandon in Ada. They were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb.

Effie Lamb Miss Annie Brandon Ada Mrs Clifford Lamb

Community Comes Together for Effie Lamb Helpers

Several residents helped Mrs. Effie Lamb last week by pulling cotton, reflecting local support and neighborly aid during a busy period.

Pattons Spend Weekend With Stratford Friends

Mr and Mrs J A Patton of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and Mr and Mrs Amon Patton in Stratford.

Patton Family and Florence Isaacs Visit Local Mrs Wood

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton and children and Florence Isaacs visited Mrs. Clara Wood and Mrs. Ollie Tucker Sunday evening. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray late Sunday evening.

J. A. Patton Florence Isaacs Clara Wood Ollie Tucker Vernon Gray

Ward Family Visit Includes Opal Carolyn and Mike

Mrs Opal Ward and Mrs Carolyn Ward visited Mr and Mrs Winston Ward and their son Asher on Wednesday.

Opal Ward Carolyn Ward Mike Winston Ward Asher

Ward Family Visit Extended to Sunday Evening

Mrs Ginger Ward and Mike joined Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ward and Mrs Opal Ward in McComb and Shawnee on Friday. Mike stayed with Opal Ward until Sunday evening when his parents retrieved him and joined Opal for supper.

Ginger Ward Mike Jay Coley McComb Flora Blankenship Shawnee Jimmy Ward Opal Ward Opal

Mrs. Carolyn Ward and Mike Visit Shawnee Family

Mrs. Carolyn Ward and Mike spent Thursday night in Shawnee with her parents Mr and Mrs C Hulsey.

Carolyn Ward Mike Shawnee Mrs. C Hulsey

McDonald Visit To Stockton Family Study

Mr and Mrs Elmer McDonald of Stockton California are visiting friends and relatives including brother Marcus McDonald and Mrs McDonald during their stay.

Elmer McDonald Stockton, Calif Marcus McDonald McDonald

Sunday Dinner Guests of the McDonalds

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Midge McDonald included Mr and Mrs Arcus mer McDonald and Mr and Mrs Oliver McDonald of Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Oliver McDonald spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Marcus McDonald.

Midge McDonald Arcus Mer McDonald Oliver McDonald Oklahoma City Marcus McDonald

Harrell Crawford Family Visits Hen son Household

Mr and Mrs Harrell Crawford and Phillip with a nephew visited Mr and Mrs P C Henson Sunday in a small family gathering.

Family at Oklahoma City state fair weekend visit

Don, Tommy, Larry, Carol, and Sondra Garrett attended the state fair in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Mrs. Willoughby's brother Reagan Hightower joined them for the weekend.

Don Tommy Larry Carol Sondra Garrett Oklahoma City Mrs. Willoughby Reagan Hightower

Law Family Hosts and Visits Across Ada Community

Mrs Pat Law and family hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs John Law in Ada. Visitors included Mrs Dorothy Nessel and daughter Mrs Helen Henson and children from Dallas. Elma Law and Aleta Law called on Florence Isaacs. Ellis Atchison Galey and Florence Isaacs saw Willie Isaacs. Florence Isaacs visited her mother Mrs Clora Wood on midweek.

Pat Law Gregg and Lynette Monte Dale Law Elma Law John Law Ada Dorothy Nessel Helen Henson Dallas Aleta Law Florence Isaacs Ellis Atchison Galey Willie Isaacs Clora Wood

Pod Law Vacation Tour Through Kansas Missouri Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Pod Law enjoyed a week of sightseeing during his vacation visiting Kansas Missouri and Arkansas as part of a travel tour.

Mrs. Pod Law Kansas Missouri Arkansas

Mrs Dorothy Nessel Returns From Dallas Visit

Mrs Dorothy Nessel came home Saturday morning from Dallas after a week with her daughter Mrs Helen Henson and family. She entertained friends Sunday noon and served fish with all the trimmings.

Dorothy Nessel Dallas Helen Henson

Law family gathers for Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Pod Law and granddaughter Robin and Mr and Mrs Max Law Gregg and Lynette spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Law.

Pod Law Robin Max Law Gregg Lynette J. W. Law

Kight Family Visits Edwards Family Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Jim Kight spent Monday night with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs M D Edwards in a small family gathering noting the hospitality of the Edwards household.

Jim Kight M. D. Edwards

Oklahoma City Visitors Spent Weekend with Local Families

Mrs Linda Ann Sanders and her son and Betty Marie Tucker of Oklahoma City visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker on Saturday. Mrs Jo and the girls shopped with Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith, Ada, and called on Mr and Mrs Hank Burk Friday evening.

Linda Ann Sanders Betty Marie Tucker Oklahoma City Rance Tucker Arthur Smith Ada Hank Burk

Mrs Tucker Sanders Tucker Visit Floy Burk Saturday

Mrs Mamie Tucker Mrs Lin da Ann Sanders and Betty Marie Tucker called on Mrs Floy Burk Saturday evening in a social visit.

Thelma Garrett and Sandra Dinner Guests of Burk Family

Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sandra were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Hank Burk in a brief social note reflecting local family visits and hospitality.

Sister Visit Highlights Valley Residents

Mrs. Beulah Little of Pauls Valley and her sister Mrs. Floy Burk were guests late Sunday evening in a family gathering that reflected the close ties of local residents.

Beulah Little Pauls Valley Floy Burk

Mrs Mamie Tucker Visited Clara Wood and Ollie Tucker

Mrs Mamie Tucker paid a social visit to Mrs Clara Wood and Mrs Ollie Tucker on Wednesday.

Mamie Tucker Clara Wood Ollie Tucker

Reverend Leroy Baker Attends Ardmore Obituary Service

Rev. Leroy Baker visited Mr. and Mrs. Hank Burk on Monday noon. They attended the funeral of Mrs. Ruth Sheppard's brother-in-law in Ardmore.

Leroy Baker Hank Burk Ruth Sheppard Ardmore

Law and Dryden Visit Saturday Guests

Mr and Mrs J W Law and Willie Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Saturday.

J. W. Law Willie Isaacs Frank Dryden

Briggs Family Visit Noted At Magar Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs and their two sons visited Mr and Mrs Jim Magar Sunday night for an informal family gathering at the Magar residence.

Bill Briggs Jim Magar

Mrs Flora Edwards Visits Mrs M D Edwards

Mrs Flora Edwards visited Mrs M D Edwards on Wednesday in a social call. No other details were recorded in the fragment.

Flora Edwards M. D. Edwards

Local visits reflect community ties among Magars and friends

Irene Klutts and Doris Stratford with Mr and Mrs Owen Magar and their sons, Ahloso, Ruth Magar, Ada, Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden, Ruby Dryden, and Mamie Tucker visited the Magars at their home in the past week.

Irene Klutts Doris Stratford Owen Magar Ahloso Ruth Magar Ada Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Mamie Tucker Jim Magar

Mary Cox Visits Relatives Then Returns Home

Mary Cox spent several days visiting her parents J M McGuffee in Ada and relatives in California. She attended a Rev Oral Roberts campaign meeting in Stockton and visited a Sacramento hospital with a niece and new baby. The McGuffee family gathered in the park for a get together with many relatives listed.

Mary Cox J. M. McGuffee David Lodi Calif California Harlin Bishop Stockton Oral Roberts Rev. Roberts Oil Center Cox Jo Ann Ashley New Baby Sacramento McGuffee Mary Rebee Ada Weekly J.M. Mguffee Junior McGuffee Bertha Bishop Jeresa Gregg Maxine Davis Karen Shirley Roy East Bobby Ruby Ashley Michael Ronnie Anderson Jimmy Ray McGuffee Terry Troy Marion Henderson Ronnie Bryan McGuffee Mery

Visiters Share News In Bakersfield Taft And Taft Trip

Tell, and Robert, John, and Jo Ellen Ashley. A good time was had by all just visiting and making pictures. En route home, Mrs. Mary Cox stopped in Bakersfield for a visit with her husband’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Watts also former Oil Center Neighbors. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Watts and family in Taft and also Mr. and Mrs. Leo John.

Tell Robert John Jo Ellen Ashley Mary Cox Bakersfield Calif Lawson Watts Oil Center Jackie Watts Taft Leo John

Steen Couple Visits Tecumseh Sights with Ward Kin

Mr and Mrs Henry Steen of Muskogee spent Friday with his sister in law Mrs Opal Ward. Ms Ward and Steen then visited Tecumseh on Saturday for sightseeing and companionship.

Henry Steen Muskogee Opal Ward Carolyn Ward Mike Mrs Tecumseh

Local Socials Report Ada Event Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Jer Wood Mrs Effie Lamb Ann Brandon Mr and Mrs M Tucker and daughters and Ms Ollie Tucker attended a gathering east of Ada Saturday night.

Jer. Wood Effie Lamb Ann’. Brandon M. «. Tucker Ollie Tucker Sising Ada

Lamb and Farmer Families Visit Virgle Farmer Sunday

Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and family and Mr and Mrs Deryl Farmer visited Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer Sunday in Sa pulpa, sharing a friendly family gathering with relatives and kin.

Clifford Lamb Deryl Sapulpa Virgle

Roberts Family Casual Visits Highlight Weekend Trips

Willie Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts on Monday. Cathy Roberts spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Homer Davis in Vaness. Her mother Mrs Rita Roberts visited after Sunday evening.

Willie Isaacs Frank Roberts Monay Cathy Roberts Homer Davis Vaness Rita Roberts

Henson Family Hosts Welcome Visitors for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs P C Henson hosted Sunday dinner for her brother and his wife. Mr and Mrs Elmer Crawford attended. Mr and Mrs Charlie Petty of California are visiting Mr and Mrs P O Henson for a few days.

P. C. Henson Elmer Crawford Charlie Petty California Mrs. P. 0. Henson

Social notes from Ada and Oklahoma City weekends

Mr. and Mrs. Manley Maddox of Ada were Thursday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington. Verneice Dryden spent Saturday morning with Mrs. Virgie Florence Isaacs. Isaacs family, including Johnna Kay and Gregg Patton, spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with their daughter and family.

Manley Maddox Ada Milo Pennington Verneice Dryden Virgie Pennington Florence Isaacs Oklahoma City J. A. Patton Johnna Kay Gregg

Dinner guests list at Burk home includes Garrett and visitors

Thelma Jean Garrett, Sondra and Weldon Prince were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Burk. Afternoon visitors included Rev. Leroy Baker, Curtiss and Darlene. Garrett was Friday dinner guest of her parents, also Mr. and Mrs. Hank Burk.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra and Weldon Prince Hank Burk Leroy Baker Curtiss Darlene

Isaacs Visit at Rev. Bert Jones Home

Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs were visiting in the home of Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Sunday evening.

Sidney Isaacs Mrs Bert Jones

Elva Jones and Woody Call Bert Jones Sunday Morning

Elva Jones and Woody Sasanaka asked Bert Jones to meet them Sunday morning, the report notes.

Elva Jones Woody Sasanka Bert Jones

Local figures visit Tom Burch household

Rev. Leroy Baker Hank Burk and Mr and Mrs Gus Gray visited recently with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch at their home.

Leroy Baker Hank Burk Gus Gray Tom Burch

Cosbys Visit Stratford Relative Tuesday Night

Mr and Mrs Stell Cosby of Stratford visited his sister in law Mrs Tom Burch and Mr Burch on Tuesday night noting a family gathering.

Stell Cosby Stratford Tom Burch Mr. Burch

Weekend visit list at the Burch home in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt McHurd spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch in Oklahoma City. Saturday supper guests included Mrs. Jane Fulton Healdton Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt McHurd and Austell Horton. Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbons Mrs. Ambrose Wood Stratford and E. C. Caviner. Monday calls came from Mrs. Pearl Bittle Mrs. Emma Flippin and Mrs. Verna Millsap Stratford.

Emmitt McHurd Oklahoma City Tom Burch Jane Fulton Healdton Austell Horton John Gibbons Ambrose Wood Stratford E. C

Mrs Rowland and Daughter Visit in Artesia

Mrs Ollie Rowland and her daughter from Artesia New Mexico visited with her father F A Ferguson during a trip.

Ollie Rowland Artesia, N. M F. A. Ferguson

Pennington Family Celebrations Across Wayland and Bearden

Garland Pennington and Mark Pennington with families attended birthday gatherings at the Pennington home in Wayland and joined relatives in Bearden for Mark Pennington’s party. The Pennington and Elmore families share Sunday dinners in Stratford and visits with grandparents. Alfred Pennington and Donnie attended the Ada high school football game with Wayne Pennington and family at the Ada homecoming event.

Garland Pennington Mark Wayn Pennington Bobbi Anthony Alfred Pennington Wayland Donnie Alfrd Pennington Wayne Pennington Bearden Mark Pennington Lester Elmore Stratford Anthony Pennington Milo Pennington Wavyland Ada High Ada

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Pomtotoc County State OF Oklahoma Susie Elizabeth Cormick Grover C. Thompson Susie Elizabeth McCormick Fred Andrews R. Burl Harris Conn Mayhoue Kerr & Harris Attorneys Annie L. Case Jordan Donald C. Jordan Annie L. Jordan Tada Bob E. Bennett Terry Ray Roberts C. H. Roberts Terry Ray Roberts G. C. Mayhuef, JR. Conn, Mayhue Section Township 1 Range Charles Burnett Busby, Stanfield & Orton Attorneys Essie Earl Cradduck Essie O. Smith Cradduck Said Craddock Seal Busby, Stanfield Mrs. Lavona Jones Mrs. Dale Melton A. T. Watson Don Crisp Mrs. Harrell Mae McDaniel L. G. Jordan Amon Patton Mr. and Junior Willough Sandra
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