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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1958
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. Bud White of Kansas City Kansas spent last Sunday with Mrs. Adella Jones. John Jones of Duncan joined, and Mrs. Jones visited Mr. and Mrs. John Jones. Polly McCauley and Joe Ragland hosted in Oklahoma City Saturday.
Mrs Dub Manuel and Mrs England Davis visited Plainview Texas over the weekend. They are running their combines in Texas.
Mr and Mrs A Wall of Shaw nee spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C A Berger in a social visit that extended to the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Earl Gasaway and Clyde of Konawa spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and family continuing a family gathering listless in tone with no additional details.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parish and Tresa of Ada were dinner guests Saturday night in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berger.
Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow spent a while Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and their children.
Paul Pedersen the son of Mrs Cris Pedersen has joined the Army and is stationed in Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Ray Glasgow spent last weekend in Lawton visiting Mrs Arkie Glasgow and Mr and Mrs Jerry Mustain and their son Mike The social gathering connected two families and their local circle during a weekend trip.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Corvin and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hurt for a Saturday gathering.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. Minnie Miller were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hurt, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Corvin and children of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller and children.
The Vaness Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunchroom with vice president Mrs Glen Cornell presiding. A Thanksgiving party is set for November 5 at noon at Mrs Roy Glasgow's home with refreshments served by several members.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and their son Earl of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Nettie Childers.
A. T. Watson of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Lum Abston on Monday, sharing a social call and catching up on local affairs.
Nita and Stephanie McCullar daughters of Mr and Mrs A D McCullar have been on the sick list this week.
Mr and Mrs Jess Gilstrap of Sallisaw visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr and their children Janice Kay and Randy in a family gathering.
Mrs. Marvin Briggs Mrs. Thelma Perriman Mrs. J. H. Stephens and Mrs. Charlies M. Floyd Jr. attended the HD Council meeting at the First Baptist Church in Ada Friday.
Mrs. Charles M. Floyd Jr. Kay and Randy visited Ada on Thursday morning for a coffee at Mrs. Paul Farmer’s home. Earlier, Mrs. Floyd Kay and Randy visited Monday with Mrs. C. E. Foster.
Visitors included Mr and Mrs S N Berry Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mcllroy Mrs Thelma Perriman Otis Coffey and Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff Miss Joyce Jones Mrs Jimmie Own bey and Vicki of Atoka.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar, Stephanie and Anita.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bishop visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Otis Coffey and Mrs. Pinkie Evans. Other visitors during the week included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCullar, Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster, Mrs. Thelma Perriman, Mrs. June Webster, Mrs. Aut McCullar, Stephanie and Anita, Mrs. J. H. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coffey and Danny.
Matt Heimer Sr. of Stratford spent Sunday through Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell. Other visitors during the week were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Calton.
A Stratford society column lists residents and family groups including Clarence Heimer, Mr. and Mrs. B H Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Summers and Mack, Mrs. J E Woolley with Jimmie and Sherry, Mrs. Grace Johnson and May Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon, Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sr.
Mrs Thelma Perriman and Mrs J H Stephens visited Mrs Betty Wells in Valley View Hospital Friday afternoon confirming Wells's health status and hospital residence.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wright Kenneth and Andrew visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bert Wright of Corley.
Mrs. John Ray returned home on Monday from a visit with her sister Mrs. Eula Hall of Altus. Mrs. Hall had been ill but is better now.
Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster and Mrs. Woodrow Coffey of Ada celebrated birthdays on Sunday with a shared dinner at the Coffey residence.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kinsey and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Woodley visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones, Joyce and Boyce.
Mrs Roy Cantwell and Mrs J F Woolley, Sherry and Jimmie visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon of Roff.
Miss Roxie Cantwell of Norman visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Maurice Cantwell Karen and Wayne of Elmore City for a family gathering.
Mrs B H Henderson has returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Scott. Mr Scott is home again following two major operations at St John’s Hospital in Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy and Brenda visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs J E Woolley Jimmie and Sherry
Mr and Mrs Jim Holkum of Fitzhugh and Mr and Mrs Rumpas spent last weekend with Mike and Richard of Ft Smith Arkansas.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Bumpas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sweatt, and their guests Mickey, Joe and Eddie of Lawrence.
Mr and Mrs J A Kelley, Mr and Mrs W E Patton of Fittstown, and Mr and Mrs Allen Sweatt of Lawrence visited Friday with Mr and Mrs T Bumpas.
Mr and Mrs Dude Fennell and Bobby Roy of Ada visited Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr, sharing time with the Kimmels for a family gathering.
Mrs Jimmie Ownbey and Vicki of Atoka and Mrs J E Woolley and Jimmie were visitors for Sunday school. Mrs B H Henderson was a visitor for Sunday evening services.
Mr and Mrs Lee Jones and Joyce and Boyce joined Mr and Mrs S N Berry and Bertha for a Sunday meal.
Mr and Mrs John E Ray and Marilyn visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Buster Berger of Ada and Mr and Mrs John Ray.
Mr and Mrs Carl Coffey Linda Louise and George Alan of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Eadward Coffey and Danny of Ada visited during the weekend with Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff.
Mrs June Webster shared Sunday lunch with Mr Lloyd McIlroy and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy at a local gathering, with casual conversation and light refreshments noted in the social column.
Alva Johnson faced eye trouble that kept him from driving the school bus to Vaness for weeks. After treatment he returned to work but now the eye again causes issues despite the bandage.
Mrs Lloyd McIlroy and Mrs J H Stephens visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Betty Wells in Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Norman Vandegriff and Karen of Ada visited Norrell Vandegriff Marie Vandegriff Gerald and Tommy and Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff, sharing a family gathering in the town.
Weather report notes heavy rain and hail this week in the area. The Henderson gauge recorded an inch as lightning flashed and alfalfa seed sown two weeks earlier began to germinate with the moisture.
Reporter notes W. R. Corvin struggles with a pea harvesting machine that crushes peas, prompting the humorous thought that his large crop could yield a lot of split-pea soup.
This year has brought a strong northern migration of wild geese with many birds passing overhead. Observers note steady numbers and a bright display as flocks fill the skies during the season, signaling favorable conditions in northern routes.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hilburn returned from town Saturday and found a surprise awaiting them. The brief note indicates an unexpected event or gesture observed by the couple.
C H Hopkins of Oklahoma City formerly from Egypt visited and reminisced with friends. Unexpectedly arriving were sister and family from Dallas Mr and Mrs W C Powell nephew Leon Powell wife and two children. The gathering grew with Mr and Mrs Winston Bennett Mrs Sam Parker and others. A pleasant get together was reported.
Mrs Lona Soward mother of Earl Franks stayed Wednesday through Friday with the Franks at Oil Center. Janice Franks went home with Dorotha Tucker Sunday while Mr and Mrs Franks visited Earl’s parents. Janice takes piano at Byng School under Mrs Prefontaine and her family recently purchased a piano for her.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Scates learned Thursday that Mrs. Scates uncle W L Morris of Dallas had died from a heart attack about 8 a m. The funeral occurred Friday at 1 p m. Morris was a retired Dallas postman with over 30 years of service. The Scates drove to Morris home Thursday night to attend.
Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson Mrs Mae Henderson and Bill Al ston traveled to Seminole Sunday to see Roy Henderson and Rickey now manager of the Seminole Consumer's Station. They visited aunt and uncle Walker McDaniel and Heshel McDaniel Beverly and Denise with kin. Mae stayed in Seminole to spend the week with Roy and Rickey.
Mrs J H Stillwell and her daughter Barbara Ada prepared lunch and invited her sister Mrs W P Brockett and family for Sunday. They reported a good meal and an enjoyable evening.
W. M. Gayne is home and well after a period of illness. He received many visitors this week, among them his sister Claudia Banks and her family plus friends from Midwest City and several local residents.
Those taking dinner in the Paul Henderson home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Golden, Gary, Teresa Ann, Carol Denise, Randy, Mr. and Mrs. Olan Henderson, Debbie and J. C. Carroll.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their boys visited with Mr and Mrs Eldon Lane and family on a Sunday.
Delinda Lane was well enough to return to school Monday morning after an illness.
Mrs Shirrell Henderson Chrys tal Ann and James Don visited with Mr and Mrs D B Lane Sunday. The Lanes are great grandparents of Chrystal Ann and James Don.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reynolds called on the Paul Hendersons for an evening visit last week.
Reverend and Mrs H M Curtis of the First Nazarene Church Ada found and returned a lost schoolbook and notes belonging to Dennis Corvin at the hospital. Dennis’ mother Kathry Corvin is a nurse there, suggesting the book fell from the family car during rides to the hospital.
Mrs. Roy Bivins assisted Thursday afternoon during a Mother’s Day party at the school with her son Dennis.
Mrs Whitson and Mrs Kite visited the Bivins family Sunday. Mrs Bivins will attend a quilting at Mrs Dotson's in Ada on Tuesday. The quilt goes to friends whose house burned, and a friend in need is a friend indeed.
Mr and Mrs M E Kepehart of Oklahoma City spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Hee Yowell and Delmar Kepehart in a social meeting.
Elmer Morgan visited Monday morning to learn why Jerry Henderson did not work over Saturday and Sunday. A cold kept Henderson from feeling well enough to work.
Mr and Mrs Don Henderson hosted Chrystal Ann and James Don of Medford Oklahoma during a cordial visit. The gathering centered on family recollections and community ties.
Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson and Mrs and Mr Lester Biggs of Latta are noted as the parents planning a family gathering this week.
Mrs D B Lane carried a hula hoop down the street on Saturday claiming it was for her ill granddaughter Delinda Lane and the prize for taking medicine and eating to recover. Mrs Virgil Scarberry of Frisco said she would check if Mrs Lane had used the hoop as well.
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hackler of Seminole visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Pharr Friday. The Hacklers are Mrs. Pharr's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Rhynes went to Dallas to the fair and the OU Texas football game. Their children stayed with Mrs. Leroy Sawyers.
Mr and Mrs Jody Allen, once residents of Jesse, were seen visiting the community Saturday while they currently live in Kingston Oklahoma.
Roy McGehee spent Sunday in the company of L D P Brey as they attended unspecified events and shared a quiet afternoon. The gathering appears casual with no further details on purpose or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Fred Rogers relocate to the home of their son John Rogers and his wife Brenda with their son Johnny and daughter in law Brenda. The younger Mrs Rogers has assisted her parents in law and will now care for them more easily.
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Brady visited Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hatton in Ada on Saturday night. Afterward they hunted on the Bill Bennett place at Owl Creek while the women attended a show. All in all, it was a very pleasant evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Daniel of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Brady on Saturday. Mrs. Daniel is identified as the daughter of the Bradys.
Twenty six members attended Sunday School at the Baptist Church. L M Cass returned after leading a revival at Conner ville with very favorable reports from the revival.
Mrs Myrtle Ostermann of Union Valley Mrs Sharon Brady and sons and Mrs Jan Weller and daughter went to Coalgate Monday Oct 6 they spent the day shopping.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Hackler of Del City visited the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Lee Pharr on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs H R Brady hosted visitors Saturday night. A group including Mr and Mrs Dunk Brady Mr and Mrs Louis Brady and Debbie traveled from Ada to spend time with them.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Sawyers of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Le Roy Sawyers Thursday night for a social gathering between families in Ada.
Mr and Mrs R V Brady Lance and Dustin and Mr and Mrs Joe Weller and Elizabeth spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Myrtle Oltermann in Union Valley. Oltermann is Brady and Weller mother. Also present were Mr and Mrs W B Dawson and James and Dennis. After dinner a small scale hula hoop contest followed.
C A Thomason sent a load of cattle to Oklahoma City Monday morning signaling a routine shipment from the ranch.
Mrs. Leona Miller and sister Valine Miller spent Saturday with their mother Mrs. Rayford May of Stonewall. Another sister Lucrecia was also present.
Mr and Mrs L M Cass visited the town on Sunday night, joining local residents in a brief social call and extending greetings to neighbors and friends.
Don and Dessa Weller returned home Sunday after a short trip to Vinson Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max attended church at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada Saturday night. The Drydens attended Baptist Campground Church Sunday morning and the Laws were at Gaar Corner Baptist Church.
Mrs Verneice Dryden called on Mrs Clara Wood Monday and visited with Mr and Mrs Jim Magar Friday. She also spent time with Mrs Mae Edwards during the week.
Mrs Lor raine Pennington and her newborn are visited by Verneice Dryden Ruby Dryden Vasto Pennington Clarice Pennington and Wayne Pennington at Valley View Hospital in a family gathering lingering on the newborn’s progress.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visited awhile Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden in a social gathering.
Social notes recount visits by Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and by Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington on Monday night. Tuesday night guests included Mr and Mrs Manley Maddox and Junior McGuire of Ada. Additional attendees were Mrs Edith Jackson and Mrs Jeffie Maddox of Gaar Corner and Mrs Vir-
Gie Pennington visited Mrs. Man ley Maddox and her daughters of Ada on Wednesday evening.
Miss Ruth Magar left Friday morning for California to spend her vacation with sisters Mrs Beulah Turner Mrs Dorothy Levin and Mrs Jean Jeter and their families. She will also visit Mrs Peggy Pevehouse and her family.
Visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs Owen Magar and family of Ahloso Mr and Mrs Essel Magar and family of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden.
Mrs. Edith Jackson of Gaar Corner spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs. Virgie Pennington and the pair spent the day canning tomato juice.
Mrs Virgie Maddox spent Thursday with Mrs Edith Maddox and together they prepared chow chow in a home kitchen.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their family visited his brother Mr and Mrs Bob Gray located north of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gravy stop for a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs W N Is aacs on Sunday evening at an implied family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Orlan Pickard of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts Monday night for a social gathering.
Mrs Arlene Bennett and Miss Mary Berry visited Mrs Rita Roberts Sunday night in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray visited awhile Thursday with his brother Mr and Mrs Bob Gray north of Ada.
Mrs. Clareta Gravy attended the county council meeting of the HD club in Ada last week, reporting on community activities and church involvement.
Janice Franks of Egypt spent Sunday with Dorothea Tucker during a social visit, sharing time and conversation in a relaxed setting.
Mrs. Lorene Vandegriff and her sons visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley in Ada on Sunday. They later spent the afternoon with Mr and Mrs Carl Pinley in Worstell.
The Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church plans to attend the quarterly conference at Stratford Friday led by Rev and Mrs B V Pendlevy along with Mrs Mary Pinley Mrs Joy Tucker Mr and Mrs Henson Mrs Ruby Wood and Mrs Effie Lamb.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their families and Miss Janice Franks were Sunday dinner guests of their mother Mrs Ollie Tucker. They later visited Old McGee cemetery and spent the evening with Mrs Clora Wood.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson hosted relatives at the home of her father. Mr and Mrs E B Crawford bid farewell to sister and husband Leonard Walk er and his wife of California who left for home after several days visit. The Hensons later dined with their son Donald Ray Henson and visited Valley View Hospital patient Thurman of Francis.
Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Fred Schneider and family of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson joining.
Mrs Patsy Henson has been on the sick list during the past several days according to local notices.
Charles Wood, a student at Thomingo, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wood. The Wood household hosted Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and families. On Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Caviner and their sons from Ada visited.
Mrs Kathryn Lance visited her mother Mrs Kate Wood on Sunday morning. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Ernie Brown Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown and family and Jimmy Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Newt Altom were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loy Wood for Sunday dinner, sharing a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs Estalene Farmer and her sons spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb at Union Hill.
Mr and Mrs Junior Willoughby and Mrs Tommy and Larry spent the weekend at Lake City Kansas with her brother Mr and Mrs Danny Hightower.
Mike Gray spent Sunday evening with his grandfather for a buggy ride, a treat for the children who visit the Isaacses. Sometimes they pull the buggy themselves while others ride.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family, and Mrs. Fred Gray and family are referenced in a brief notice with no further details provided.
Family members gathered at Sulphur Sun park for a reunion honoring Mrs. Terry Gray and the late Wilburn Jones, sharing memories and photos in a casual outdoor gathering.
Ronnie and Larry Caviner of Ada helped their grandfather E. C. Caviner thresh peanuts on Friday night and on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Edmond Caviner and baby visited Saturday night and took their boys home. Ronnie and Larry enjoy farm work and driving the tractor and they also like the pay.
Mrs Ruby Wood and Charles spent Sunday evening with relatives, sharing conversation and hospitality during a quiet family gathering. The event reflected customary hospitality and relaxed social time.
Mrs Kathryn Lance celebrated her birthday with family visiting from Ada. Her son Mr Edward Lance and wife and sons attended for Sunday dinner and brought a large birthday cake for the celebration.
Mr and Mrs Don Jones and babies from Galey visited his sister Mr and Mrs Preston Farmer. They spent the day with their father Jack Jones along with Charlotte and Terry from Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb visited awhile Friday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Farmer in a small family gathering.
Neville Pennington attended the football game in Ada Friday night. The brief notes his presence at the Friday event and records a local sports outing in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington announce the birth of a son born Saturday morning October 11 at Valley View Hospital. He weighed ten pounds and has been named Donnie Ray.
Sunday guests included John Webster and Ronnie Shawnee, Hubert Parkins and girls Sulphur, Doyle Bittle and Linda Stratford, Wayne Farmer Ada, Neville Pennington and Jerry McKinney Gaar Corner, Lavern Farmer, Lawrence Farmer and Debra Ada. Saturday supper guests were Debra and the Driver family with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer.
Mrs. Mavrene Bittle Linda Emma Farmer Lilly Miller visited Vaness School Friday morning to have Linda photographed by the pupils’ picture team.
Emmitt McHard and Austell Horton of Oklahoma City called on Glen and Ruby Dryden Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and daughter Miss Waste Pennington hosted and were visited by family from Lawton Ada Stratford and Stratford area including Mrs Fleeta Killian Mrs Dixie Pennington and Nelda Sue Pennington for Monday evening gatherings.
Sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and family appear in a brief notice. The fragment indicates a kinship acknowledgment or family event without further details.
Cecil Pierce and Jackie Melton traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday night to visit Jackie's sister Mary who is attending school there.
Martin Stiles called on M. D. Edwards Monday morning. Edwards is a brickmason now employed in Ada.
Ed Bray of Egypt spent Saturday with the Alfred Penningtons and helped on their poultry house project.
Seaman First Class Charles West of Moffett Field California joins Mr and Mrs Jim Roundtree Mrs Willie Smith of Happyland and Miss Oma Veach of Homer at Sunday church services.
Last week Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and children Shirley Norma Faye and Eugene visited Mrs Velma Cobble of Connerville and Mrs Junior Cobble Carla Sue Ricky and Randy of Ada on Thursday. Saturday visits included Mart Hobbs of Stonewall Miss Mary Jo Wilson of Francis and Eugene Sorrels of Byng.
Sir Charles Buddy West arrived Monday at the home of his wife's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Muncrief. Nancy is living with her parents while he is in service. The Wests left for Madill to visit Roy West. Charles spent months in Japan and reports for duty November 2 at Moffett Field California. Judy and Mike visited Saturday, Buddy and Nancy returning home Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Tom Brown of Pampa Texas and Mrs Cora Davis of Ada spent Saturday with their sister Mrs Iva Carson and Irene Mrs Davis joined the Browns and they planned a visit via Chickasha to their Pampa home.
Cecil Pierce will remain with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller, for the rest of the school term after his parents moved to Lawton.
Mr and Mrs Pat Bryant and daughter Paula of Oakley California with Mrs Pearl Adams of Salem Oregon spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max. Adams is Mrs Law’s aunt and Bryant’s cousin. They travel to McAlester to visit his parents. Mrs Aleta Law and John of Gaar Corner joined them Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and son Tracy of Pauls Valley were dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Orrent and Lonnie. In the afternoon they visited Jerry's parents Mr and Mrs Clovis Balthrop of Colbert.
Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann hosted supper Wednesday with his daughter and family as guests. Mr and Mrs Carl Morris and daughter Susan from Latta joined for the meal.
Mrs. Florence Wren of Stratford spent Thursday night with nephew Mr and Mrs G W Law. Friday night the Law couple hosted and visited with Mr and Mrs John Eads in Stratford. The Eads family planned to leave for California to visit their son and granddaughter Mrs Florence Law, daughter in law of Mr and Mrs J W Law.
Mr and Mrs Leon Hatton announce the birth of a son named Danny Ray on October 4. Both mother and baby are at home and doing fine. The Hattons already have five other boys.
Mr and Mrs J W Law receive word from their daughter Mrs Winona McCurtain that she is still improving some since her operation.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed and nephew Mr and Mrs Cleo Reed of Francis were the Saturday supper guests of Mr Reed's family. The gathering reflected a warm family visit with relatives sharing a meal and conversation.
Pearl Caton brought him home Sunday and visited for a while with his nephew and family including Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and their children.
Linda Kay Crawford Patricia Hampton and Rosetta Golden attended the slumber party hosted by Katherine Clark at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Clark last Friday night.
Earl Myers fished Saturday at Lake Texoma with J. E. Teague of Byng. They reported a good catch in their outing.
Mrs. Howard Roberts and family hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Miss Oma Veach of Homer, Vernon Allen of Ada, the Wyricks and their daughters Ann Juanita and Sammie, Mrs. Mintie Morrison of Happyland, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and Shirley Hobbs.
Mrs. Mary Lee Caton spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Ruby Jones, sharing time in a domestic social visit and strengthening local acquaintances.
Weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann were Mrs. Barbara Smith, Terry and Mike of Altus, Mrs. Eula LaBass, Bonnie and Vicky of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Web Scroggins, Linda and David of Homer.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee and their son Calvin of Ada visited Sunday dinner with Mrs Berryman and Mr Berryman in the family home.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current visited Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Poe of Francis. Mr. Poe has been ill for several months and recently had surgery at an Oklahoma City hospital. They are former residents of Oakman.
Sunday afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. J R Pendergrass’s relatives Sam Sliger and daughter Gwendolyn of Byng, plus Mr. and Mrs. J M Nance and Albert and Ila Peve.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fredrich plan a new bedroom for their home restoring privacy for Jimmy and Jerry after a fire destroyed their two bedroom house nearly two years ago.
Carl and Buster Hobbs rushed their mother Mrs Mart Hobbs of Stonewall to the hospital Friday night after she suffered a heart attack. The condition of Mrs Hobbs was not stated.
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