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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

7

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 50 in Sunday School with all teachers present. Rev. Scott Jones led both services and the Youth Fellowship of the Center Association plans a Saturday meeting at Stratford church. Rev. and Mrs. Jones had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson in Summers Chapel.

Free Will Baptist Church Scott Jones Youth Fellowship of the Center Association Stratford Leo Nelson Summers Chapel

Residents Share Visits Across Towns and States

Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City visited Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee. Larry Newby spent Sunday with Benny and Gien Jones of Union Hill. Mrs. Lela Corvin returned home Friday after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Corvin of Egypt. Friday night visitors included Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee at Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt in Westview. Sunday guests at Cris Roberts’ home included Hubert Tucker and family of Van Nuys California, Dusty Edes and family of Oklahoma City, and E. A. Tucker of Ada. Paul Tucker and Paula visited in the afternoon.

Millard Wallace Keith Oklahoma City Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee Larry Newby Benny Gien Jones Union Hill Lela Corvin Will Corvin Egypt Jack McNutt Westview Cris Roberts Hubert Tucker van Nuys Calif Dusty Edes E. A. Tucker Ada Paul Tucker Paula Gerald and F. O. Jones

Vernon Scaff Makes Business Trip to Pauls Valley

Vernon Scaff traveled to Pauls Valley on Wednesday for a business engagement.

Vernon Scaff Pauls Valley

Mrs V Tilley Visits Worstell Home Sunday

Mrs Virginia Tilley visited Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs F E Duncan in Worstell.

Virginia Tilley F. E. Duncan Worstell

Asher man visits Whitsons for Sunday dinner

Bro. Crawford of Asher was Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry.

Bro. Crawford Asher O. S. Whitson Henry

Funeral services for Grandma Duncan held at Oil Center church

Community members attended Tuesday afternoon funeral services for Grandma Duncan at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center. Family and friends gathered to pay respects to the deceased.

Mrs Alpha Tilley and Pat Visit with Karl Tilley Party

Mrs Alpha Tilley and Pat visited Monday afternoon with Mr Karl Tilley and Mrs Tilley and Gerald.

Edith McDaniel Visits With Brecheen Family

Mrs Edith McDaniel traveled Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Max wel to visit relatives and friends in the area.

Edith McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Buskirk Visits Center Family Saturday

W D Buskirk of Center spent Saturday with his daughter and family Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy.

W. D. Buskirk Center Mrs. G. C. Wells Billy

Mrs Melvin Newby Visits Sister Edith McDaniel

Mrs Melvin Newby visited her sister Mrs Edith McDaniel on Wednesday morning.

Melvin Newby Edith McDaniel

Wells Dinner Guests At Ada Home

Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy visited Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells in Ada, sharing a family meal.

G. C. Wells Billy Mrs Alvin Wells Ada

Cape Family Visits Ardmore Friends In Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs A L Cape and L Cape spent Tuesday in Ardmore visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Pierce and family.

A. L. Cape L. Cape Ardmore Fred Pierce

Jody McDaniel Visits Grisom Home in Pickett Community

Jody McDaniel visited Monday night in the Grisom home located in the Pickett community.

Jody McDaniel Grisom Pickett

Jaquess Family Visit Tied to Dallas Trip

Mrs. L. C. Jaquess spent Saturday night in Madill as guest of her brother and family while Mr. Jaquess was in Dallas for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lane Jaquess and children. He also attended the Texas State Fair during his stay.

Ada trio visits Kite home on Wednesday

Mrs Betty Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada spent Wednesday in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs P P Kite.

Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada Mrs P. P. Kite

Social News: Local Guests Visit Over Weekend

Yvonne and Alene Cape were Wednesday night guests of Barb ara Ann McDonald. Johnny Tilley and daughter Pat visited Thursday morning with Mrs. Leona Wilfong and Glen.

Yvonne Alene Cape Barbara Ann McDonald Johnny Tilley Pat Leona Wilfong Glen

Edd Barker Visits Seminole For Business

Edd Barker spent several days this week in Seminole on business engagements and meetings with local contacts.

Edd Barker Seminole

Fort Worth visitors stay with Mrs Gra cie Haves

Mrs Homer Mercer arrives with Ricky and Mike of Fort Worth Texas for a week with her mother Mrs Gra cie Haves.

Homer Mercer Ricky and Mike Fort Worth Tex Mrs. Mercer Gracie Haves

Oklahoma City guests spend Friday night with Perry family

Jerald Baxter and Karl Kirkley visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry and family in Oklahoma City.

Jerald Baxter Karl Kirkley Oklahoma City Mrs Leslie Perry

Mrs Earl McDaniel Hosts Visit With McDonalds and Dennis

Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis in a local social gathering.

Earl McDaniel Mark McDonald Dennis

W H Hightower Lunches With Mr and Mrs Leo Scott

W H Hightower paid a social visit to Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and shared a midday meal on Wednesday. The informal call highlighted friendly ties in the community.

Kite Family Notice of Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs P P Kite spent time with Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie during a family gathering.

Visit by Archer and Cape families Recalled

Mrs. Leonard Archer Lawrence and Lindell visited one night recently with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family.

Leonard Archer Lawrence and Lindell A. L. Cape

Local families visit Sunday night gathering

Mrs QO S Whitson and Mrs Mary Kite joined Darlene and Donnie in a Sunday night visit with Mr and others, sharing time together at a domestic social.

QO. S. Whitson Mary Kite Darlene Donnie

All Shapes and Styles Mrs Roy Bivins and Family

Mrs Roy Bivins and children of Egypt and Jackie Mosley of Galey visited Wednesday night with Glen Wiffong. Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins and family of Ada, Clyde Haskins of Cushing spent Monday night with Earlin Haskins. The Haskinses are brothers.

Jackie Mosley Galey Glen Wilfong Clyde Haskins Cushing Earlin Haskins Haskinses

Ada man visits Golden home Wednesday night

Donald Koontz of Ada was a visitor Wednesday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden.

Donald Koontz Ada Mrs. S. M. Golden

Local visitors and social calls noted

Dougherty visitors to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape were guests Friday night. Raymond Thompson spent Saturday afternoon with Junior Cape.

Raymond Thompson Junior Cape

Carlton Lee Visits Mrs F O Jones Sunday Evening

Carlton Lee called on Mrs. F. O. Jones Sunday evening in a short social visit noted in local society circles.

Sunday visitors at the Kite home bring Fort Worth and Ada guests

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kite of Fort Worth Texas Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie Mrs. Judson Kirby and Barbara and Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Kite Also listed were Danny and Charles of Ada.

P. P. Kite Charles Kite Fort Worth, Tex Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Judson Kirby Barbara Haskell Kite Danny and Charles Ada

Cunningham Spends Friday Night with Newby

Larry Cunningham spent Friday night with Don Newby in a social meeting noted by local records. The event highlights or affiliations are not detailed in the fragment.

Larry Cunningham Don Newby

Bobby Snow Visits Stonewall Visitor Saturday Night

Bobby Snow of Stonewall visited Saturday night at the Cape home shared by A. L. Cape.

Bobby Snow Stonewall A. L. Cape

Mrs Allie Hood Visits Holliday Family in Texas

Mrs Allie Hood spends the week with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Virgil Hallam and their girls in Holliday Texas.

Allie Hood Mrs Virgil Hallam Holliday, Tex

Phyllis Hayes Guests at Worstell Sunday Supper

Phyllis Hayes was the Sunday night supper guest of Mary Lou Jones of Worstell, sharing an informal evening gathering in the town.

Phyllis Hayes Mary Lou Jones Worstell

Newby Family Visit Highlighted by Pierson Hosts

Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby, sharing a family gathering and conversation during the afternoon.

Richard Newby of Pierson Melvin Newby

Donna Kaye Scott Guest of Berlene Meek Sunday Night

Donna Kaye Scott was the Sunday night guest of Berlene Meek, sharing an informal visit at Meek's home. The friendship gathering highlighted local social ties with no further events noted.

Donna Kaye Scott Berlene Meek

Krause Family Visits Howard Household in Wewoka

Mr and Mrs R R Krause and family spent Sunday in Wewoka as guests of Mr and Mrs G L Howard Mrs Krause is a daughter of the Howards.

R. R. Krause Wewoka G. L. Howard Krause the Howards

Saturday Night Visitors From Egypt Family

Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite with Darlene and Donnie visited Mr and Mrs Roy Bivins along with Leroy Geraldine and Dennis of Egypt on Saturday night.

Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Roy Bivins Leroy Geraldine Dennis Egypt

Birthday Supper Honoring Mrs. O S Whitson

A Monday night birthday supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite for Mrs. O S Whitson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bivins and their children Dennis Leroy and Geraldine of Egypt along with Henry.

O. S. Whitson Hollis Kite Roy Bivins Dennis, Leroy Geraldine Egypt Henry

Holliday Visit from Mrs Hallam and Girls

Mrs Ruby Hallam and her daughters stayed two nights recently with her mother Mrs Allie Hood at Holliday Texas, outlining a family visit in local notes.

Ruby Hallam Holliday, Tex Allie Hood

Golden Family Guests at Duncan Home Sunday Night

Gwendolyn David and Margaret Golden were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and girls Sunday night.

Gwendolyn David and Margaret Golden Mrs. James Duncan

Alva Couple Guests of Local Hosts This Week

Dr and Mrs J B Smith of Alva were house guests of Mr and Mrs J K Smith from Thursday to Saturday of the past week.

J. B. Smith Alva J. K. Smith

Ronald Smith and David Golden Visited Oil Center Home

Ronald Smith and David Golden spent Saturday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth of Oil Center, according to a brief social note in the local column.

Ronald Smith David Golden Mrs. M. E. Booth Oil Center

Mrs. Perry and Sondra Kay Visit with Mrs. McDonald

Mrs. Leslie Perry and Sondra Kay joined Sunday morning visitors at Mrs. Mark McDonald's home for a social call.

Leslie Perry Sondra Kay Mark McDonald

Cape and Cornish Visit Ada Residents On Monday

J. W. Cape and Mrs. Laveda Cornish and Ricky of Ada visited Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape.

J. W. Cape

Mrs Kurkendall Stays With Hood Family In Henryetta

Mrs Kurkendall of Henryetta has spent two weeks in the home of Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Jerry as a house guest in the community.

Dinner Guests Share Evening at Duncan Home

Jean and Margaret Golden and Phyllis Hayes were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and girls Sunday.

Jean and Margaret Golden Phyllis Hayes Mrs. James Duncan

Durant guests attend funeral in Ada

Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie and Sharon Ruth of Durant were Wednesday night guests of Mr and Mrs J K Smith. They attended funeral services Thursday morning for A L Smith in Ada.

Clesto Leslie Sharon Ruth Durant J. K. Smith A. L.smith Ada

Mrs Grover Thompson Visits With Mrs Violet Hurley

Mrs Grover Thompson visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Violet Hurley, sharing conversation and company.

Grover Thompson Violet Hurley

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis Visit Center Family

Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald of Center.

Mark McDonald Dennis Mrs Leonard McDonald Center

Teel Visit Noted With Ada Mother

A report notes an event on Monday involving a woman and her mother Mrs. Luther Teel of Ada.

Leslie Perry Sondra Luther Teel Ada

Mrs J K Smith Visits Daughter and Family

Mrs J K Smith spent the weekend with her daughter and family. Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie of Durant also noted in the social items.

J. K. Smith Clesto Leslie Durant

School Inspector Visits Bebee School Teachers Praised

The State School Inspector Mr Williams and County Superintendent Norman Mitchell visited Bebee School Thursday morning. Mrs Haskins was commended highly on the arrangement of the school rooms and on the way she is carrying on her work.

Williams Norman Mitchell Bebee Haskins

Friday Night with Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Kite hosted a social gathering Friday night featuring guests Danny and Charles.

Visit Notes Include Ada Couple With Haskins

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Joe Bevers of Ada and a companion. The fragment notes social calling time but lacks further details on event or location.

Earlin Haskins Joe Bevers Ada

Pinleys and Corvins Social Sunday Visit

Barbara Jean Pinley of Worstell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Corvin. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley visited in the afternoon.

Barbara Jean Pinley of Worstell H. L. Corvin Ira Pinley

Elgin Smith Family Guests At Golden Home

Mr and Mrs Elgin Smith and Judy visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs S M Golden and family.

Mrs. Elgin Smith Judy Mrs. S. M. Golden and

Ada couple spends Sunday with Atkeson family

Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family on Sunday, sharing time with relatives in a local gathering.

Local guests share supper with Pickett residents

Mr. and Mrs. George Tiner of Pickett were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

George Tiner Pickett Lawrence Farmer Debra

Notable Visits and Guests Gather Over Weekend

Mrs. M R Tucker and daughters, Hank Burk, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb hosted visitors. On Thursday, Mrs Clareta Gray received callers including Mrs Helen Kendall and others. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley included Mr and Mrs Van Vandegriff with children and Paul Pinley of Worstell.

M. R. Tucker Hank Burk Clifford Lamb Clareta Gray Helen Kendall Gary and Patricia J. O. Franks Florence Isaacs van Vandegriff Ada Paul Pinley Worstell Frank Pinley

Local Social Notes From Ada and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert of Ada hosted Joe Roberts family on Sunday. Bonnie and Elsie Willoughby moved to Ada for work. Albert Earl Pierce hosted Aleta Ingram and her children from Oklahoma City. Steven Gray is out sick with the flu along with others. Doyle Lee Evans of Tulsa visited Alva Evans over the weekend.

Billy Jim Robertson Ada Joe Roberts Bonnie Elsie Willoughby Albert Earl Pierce Aleta Ingram Oklahoma City Doyle Lee Evans Tulsa Alva Evans

Local Notes On Winter Preparations And A Bicycle Injury

Town residents report early winter arrangements with flowers produce and pantry items moved to cellars. Families have been pulling boils the past weeks. Cotton yields are reported good this year. Mrs Hamp Northam visited with her daughter and family in Shawnee. Ricky Norton, hurt in a bicycle collision with a schoolmate, suffered a head injury but doctors expect him to return to school soon.

Hamp Northam Glen Norton Shawnee

Love couple shop in Shawnee on Friday

Mr and Mrs Elmer Love were seen shopping in Shawnee on Friday. Miss Bertie Lou Jones visited Miss Leonda Ashley of Wanette on a Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Love Shawnee Bertie Lou Jones Leonda Ashley Wanette

Local Call Leads Jimmy Pannell to Family Sunday

Jimmy Pannell called on the Everett Pannell family Sunday, visiting their home and sharing time with relatives in a quiet community moment.

Jimmy Pannell Everett Pannell Family

Sherry Scott Visits Saturday Evening with Carlton Lee Tilley

Sherry Scott visited Saturday evening with Carlton Lee Tilley, sharing time at the event. The pair appeared together in a social setting during the weekend.

Sherry Scott Carlton Lee Tilley

Ada visitors stop by Cape home Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roberts Rita and Hobert of Ada and Don Fletter of Fort Sill were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape.

Amos Roberts Rita and Hobert Ada Don Fletter Fort Sill A. L. Cape

Mrs Wilfong and Grandson Visit Friday Night

Mrs Leora Wilfong and her grandson Glen Wilfong visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Johnny Tilley.

Leora Wilfong Glen Wilfong Johnny Tilley

Ladies Visit At Vernon Scaff And J W Booth

Mrs Edra Allen Mrs Eva Avila and Mrs Elsie Nichols spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W Booth.

Edra Allen Eva Avila Elsie Nichols Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth

Lambs and Phyllis dine with Wood family in Summers Chapel

Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and Phyllis visited Mr and Mrs John Wood at Summers Chapel for Sunday dinner. The gathering featured hospitality within the local community and highlighted neighborly ties between families.

Clifford Lamb Phyllis John Wood Summers Chapel

Donnie Lamb Spends Sunday With Oil Center Associate

Donnie Lamb spent Sunday with Donnie Wilson of Oil Center as the pair visited local activities and shared time away from routine duties.

Donnie Lamb Donnie Wilson Oil Center

Local Social Visit Draws Several Families to Sun Day

Mrs W H Hightower, Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs Betty Mercer visited with Ricky and Mike Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott, bringing a note of community gathering to the occasion.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Betty Mercer Ricky Mike Leo Scott

Ada family gathers with Mrs Bill Choate and sons

Mrs Bill Choate and her boys visited Ada Sunday, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs John Norton.

Bill Choate Ada John Norton

Saturday Guests at Cape Home Include Archer Family

Saturday afternoon visitors to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape included Mrs. Leonard Archer Ocie Lee Webb Lewis Archer and Mrs. Don Brown in a family gathering at their residence.

A. L. Cape Leonard Archer Ocie Lee Webb Lewis Archer Don Brown

Ada resident Ruth Minton visits Mrs Leora Wilfong

Ruth Minton of Ada spent Monday evening visiting Mrs Leora Wilfong.

Ruth Minton Ada Leora Wilfong

Visit of Hightower and Lambs Draws a Small Group

Mr and Mrs Danny Hightower and Randy of Galev visited one night recently with Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Donnie and Phyllis.

Danny Hightower Randy Galev Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis

Sunday School Attendance at Holiness Church

Sunday School attendance reached 64 at the Holiness Church with Bro. Luther Wilson delivering the sermon. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Thelma Ruth Hunter, also of Oklahoma City.

Holiness Church Luther Wilson J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Thelma Ruth Hunter

Love Family Guests Come From Caddo

Mr and Mrs Bud Love and daughter of Caddo were Wednesday night guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Love.

Mrs Bud Love Caddo Elmer Love

Raymond Duncan Visited Scaff and Booth Family

Raymond Duncan was Saturday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J. W. Booth.

Raymond Duncan Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth

Beebee Club Hosts Ada County Council Meeting

The Beebee Home Demonstration Club hosted a County Council gathering Friday at the First Baptist Church in Ada. Attendees included Mrs. Karl Tilley, Mrs. Gracie Hayes, Mrs. H. C. Hood, and Mrs. Pearl Wells.

Beebee Home Demonstration Club First Baptist Church Ada Karl Tilley Gracie Hayes H. C. Hood Pearl Wells

Sherry Scott Spends Sunday Afternoon With Shirley Atkeson

Sherry Scott spent Sunday afternoon in the company of Shirley Atkeson, engaging in a social visit.

Sherry Scott Shirley Atkeson

Kite Family Visit Families Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kite and Mr. Worth of Tex spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite. Mrs. Charles Kite remained for a longer visit and plans to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bowles of Roff.

Jack Kite Charles Kite Fort Worth Tex P. P. Kite Mrs. Bowles Roff

Rose Visit With Wilfong Family Noted

Mr and Mrs Bill Rose visited Monday night with Mrs Leora Wilfong and grandson Glen Wil, sharing time at a small family gathering.

Bill Rose Leora Wilfong Glen Wilfong

Slumber Party Report From Cen ter Community Home

Deloris Perry attended a slumber party Thursday night at the home of Betty Bennitt in the Center community.

Deloris Perry Betty Bennitt

Television Sets Winner Families Named Scaff and Farmer

Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer own new television sets this week in a local feature listing.

Vernon Scaff Lawrence Farmer

Berlene Meek Spends Sunday Afternoon with Donna Kaye Scott

Berlene Meek spent Sunday afternoon with Donna Kaye Scott, sharing time and conversation in a casual visit.

Berlene Meek Donna Kaye Scott

Mrs Pete Atkeson Visits Haggard Family in Ada

Mrs Pete Atkeson and her children spent Saturday in Ada visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard. The trip highlighted family reunion greetings and local hospitality.

Pete Atkeson Ada Frank Haggard

Mrs Vannie Northam and Jewell Jones Shop in Ada

Mrs. Vannie Northam and Mrs. Jewell Jones shopped in Ada on Monday and also visited in the home of Fred Duncan.

Vannie Northam Jewell Jones Ada Fred Duncan

Community Mourns Death of Grandma Duncan at Oil Center

The Oil Center community mourns the death of Grandma Duncan, beloved by numerous relatives and friends in the area. Funeral services and visitation plans will be announced by the family.

Grandma Duncan Oil Center

Maxwell Visitor Jack Spurlock Sees Gene Lance

Jack Spurlock of Maxwell visited Gene Lance on Sunday, sharing a brief meeting and updates about local matters.

Jack Spurlock of Maxwell Gene Lance

Maxwell Church Hosts Rev Elmer Ellis Speaker

Rev Elmer Ellis of Galey was the guest speaker at the Maxwell church on Thursday night.

Elmer Ellis of Galey Maxwell Church

Triple birthday dinner hosted by Gray and Isaacs

Mrs. Vernon Gray and Mrs. Florence Isaacs hosted a Sunday birthday dinner at Mrs. Gray's home. Honorees were Mrs. Dwade Patton Miss Vickie Gray and Vernon Gray with birth dates October 14 16 and 17. Attendees included J A Patton Oklahoma City Lee Tucker O E Gray Bob Center Joy Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Dale Galey and others from Stratford Connerville Parish Chapel and nearby areas.

Vernon Gray Florence Isaacs Dwade Patton Vickie Gray J. A. Patton Oklahoma City Lee Tucker O. E. Gray Bob Center Joy Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Dale Galey Clara Wood Parish Chapel Amon Patton Stratford John Kelley

Oil Center Church attendees to special service

People from Oil Center Church invited to attend a special service at Stratford Pentecostal Holiness Church include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb and Mrs. Florence Isaacs among others.

Oil Center Church Stratford Pentecostal Holiness Church Ray Lamb Florence Isaacs

Kendall Family Hosts Shawnee Kin This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ralph Kendall spent Saturday night with their son and daughter and their families Mr and Mrs Paul Gearhardt and Mr and Mrs Jackie Kendall all of Shawnee

Ralph Kendall Paul Gearhardt Jackie Kendall Shawnee

Vernon Gray family hosts Tuesday supper guests

Tuesday night supper guests of the Vernon Gray family were O. E. Gray and Bob of Center and W. N. Isaacs of Parish Chapel.

Vernon Gray O. E. Gray and Bob Center W. N. Isaacs Parish Chapel

Frightening propane scare after oven left on

A correspondent recalls a near disaster when a propane tank was refilled and the oven remained on. A mistaken attempt to relight the pilot after a bang led to singed hair, a burnt hand, and shaken nerves. The writer urges readers to always verify the oven is off.

Clergy Visit Graces Maxwell Service Night

Rev Chester Carlton of Carlsbad New Mexico preached at Maxwell Saturday night. Other visitors were Mrs Carlton Rev and Mrs Luther Wilson and children and Hansel Burk.

Chester Carlton Carlsbad N. M Maxwell Carlton Luther Wilson Hansel Burk

Revival under way at Holiness church with guest speaker

The Holiness church revival continues featuring Bro. Chester Carlton as the guest speaker. Visiting Monday night were Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Newby of Ada.

The Holiness Church Chester Carlton Doyle Newby Ada

Stock car race attendees in Oklahoma City Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Layne joined Rog er and George, Lloyd Burk, and Jimmy Flemings as spectators at the stock car races in Oklahoma City on Sunday.

V. O. Layne Roger and George Lloyd Burk Jimmy Flemings Oklahoma City

Coxs care for ill Ada matriarch in hospital

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox visit Mrs. Marshall Cox in Ada where she lies very ill in a local hospital. The Coxes, formerly Maxwell residents, moved to Ada several months ago to be closer to family.

M. C. Cox Marshall Cox Ada Mrs. Cox Maxwell

Willoughbys Visit Frantz Family in Summers

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Willoughby visited awhile late Sunday with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Theo Frantz and family of Summers.

R. W. Willoughby Theo Frantz Summers Chapel

Local Visits From Franks and Davidson Couples

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice of Egypt visited Mrs Lena Soward Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hobart Davidson of Lexington visited Mr and Mrs Russell Willoughby Sunday.

Earl Franks Janice Egypt Lena Soward Hobart Davidson Lexington Russell Willoughby

Mullins Divorce Granted Custody Granted and Support Set

Bonnie Mullins divorces Woodrow Mullins with custody of Wendell and Glenn to plaintiff. Defendant must pay $50 monthly child support and plaintiff's attorney $100.

Bonnie Mullins Woodrow Mullins Wendell Glenn

Mrs Effie Morris Returns Home From California Visit

Mrs Effie Morris came back home last Saturday after more than two months in California to visit her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Kenney and children Don Van Buskirk R J Sue and Peggie Crice of Modesto. On the return trip she visited nephew and family Mr and Mrs R T Garrett Bobby Dickey and Jan of Long Beach.

Effie Morris California

Bennett Couple Welcome Son Born October Ninth

Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett announce the birth of a son on October 9. Both mother and child are reported in good health and doing nicely.

Frank Bennett

Mrs. Effie Morris Visits Sister Saturday Night

Mrs. Effie Morris visited her sister Mrs. L C Riddle and Mr. Riddle on Saturday night, sharing time with family.

Mrs. Effie Morris

Visit Highlights Family Guests At Home

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood and Joan were their son Sonny and his roommate from Okmulgee College, her aunt Mrs. Effie Morris of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Riddle, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Moore of Centrahoma.

Howard Wood Joan Sonny Okmulgee College Effie Morris Ada L. C. Riddle Willie Moore Centrahoma

Tucker Family Visit Ties Center Roots to Van Nuys

Mr and Mrs Herb Tucker and Herbie Jr of Van Nuys California spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Hub Anglin and family. Mrs Tucker and Mrs Anglin are sisters. Mr Tucker grew up here in and around Center. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Everett Tucker.

Herb Tucker Herbie Jr van Nuys Calif Hub Anglin Tucker Anglin Mr. Tucker Center Everett Tucker

Ada Women Visit Families In Local Gathering

Mrs. Lena Bradly of Ada and three daughters hosted visitors while Mrs. Willie Parker and Mrs. Geneva Roberts of Ada joined Mrs. Eula Grear of Sacramento California to visit Mrs. Stella Garrett Thursday evening. Wanda Robbins and daughter Kay and Barbara Casady and daughter Pam of Pickett community spent Wednesday with Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett.

Lena Bradly Ada Willie Parker Geneva Roberts Eula Grear Sacramento Calif Stella Garrett Wanda Robbins Kay Barbara Casady Pam Pickett Community Thelma Jean Garrett

Jean Garrett and Daughter Son Dra Sunday Afternoon

Jean Garrett and her daughter Son Dra were seen together on a Sunday afternoon in a brief social note.

Visit of J O McCloud to Henry Family

J O McCloud visited his stepson Mr Leon Henry and family including Mrs Henry and their children.

J. O. McCloud Mrs Leon Henry

Ada Woman Visits Sister-in-law Over Weekend

Mrs. Effie Morris of Ada visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. Rae Garrett, from Thursday until Saturday.

Effie Morris Ada Rae Garrett

Miss Vera Lanham Visits Ada for Shopping This Weekend

Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers visited her sister in law Saturday night and did some shopping in Ada Saturday evening.

Vera Lanham Antlers Ada

Richardson Family Visits Ray Alexander Household

Mr and Mrs Harrel Richardson and daughter nun of Lind visit Mr and Mrs Ray Alexander and their children on Sunday.

Harrel Richardson Nun of Lindsay Ray Alexander

Mr and Mrs George Deathridge Remodel Home Addition

Mr and Mrs George Deathridge are remodeling their house adding a new room on the northwest side. The project expands living space and indicates ongoing home improvement activity in the neighborhood.

George Deathridge

McGalliards Add New Room to Their Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ochis L. McGalliard completed a home expansion adding a new room. The project enhances living space and reflects ongoing improvements by local residents.

Gashed Up At Home Stalling Gas Stops Wood Cutting

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray face a gas shortage at their residence causing them to halt wood cutting and shift to alternative fuel sources. The line of supply disruption affects daily chores and heating plans.

Oren Gray

Mrs Kittie Hansard Calls On Rae Garrett Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Kittie Hansard phoned or visited Sunday afternoon to reach Mrs Rae Garrett according to the readable report. The brief note records a social call between two local residents in town.

Kittie Hansard Rae Garrett

Gas Pipeline Reaches Farm Home of LaBarge Family

Neighbors report gas service is being piped to the farm home of Joe LaBarge. The residence is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Clevy Wood according to the latest reports.

Joe LaBarge Mrs. Clevy Wood

Garretts Host Sister-in-Law Mrs. Morris

Mr. and Mrs. N C Garrett entertained from Tuesday to Thursday with his sister Mrs Effie Morris as a guest in their home.

Thurman and Marshburns Visit Deathridge Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ray Thurman of Byng and Mr and Mrs Harrel Marshburn of Seminole visited their parents Mr and Mrs George Deathridge on Sunday.

Ray Thurman Byng Harrel Marshburn Seminole George Deathridge

Mrs. Hansard Visits Keiths After Move to Westview

Mrs. Kittie Hansard visited Mr. and Mrs. Luther Keith on Tuesday after the Keiths moved to the Westview community.

Kittie Hansard Luther Keith Keiths Westview

Tulsa visit brings Mrs. Effie Henry to help with new baby

Mrs. Effie Henry of Tulsa arrived Wednesday to stay a few days and assist Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennett with their newborn.

Effie Henry Tulsa Frank Bennett

Groves Remodel Adds Window With Son Leroy As Carpenter

Mr and Mrs Tom Groves updated their west room installing a new window with their son Leroy serving as the carpenter in the home project.

Tom Groves Leroy

Mrs Ruby Curtis Visits Thelma With Diana and Burky Royce

Mrs Ruby Curtis and her children Diana and Burky Royce of Shaw visited Mrs Thelma. The exchange appears casual with family members present during the call.

Ruby Curtis Diana and Burky Royce of Shawnee Thelma

Mrs Clara Fike Visits Sister in Weekend Stay

Mrs Clara Fike spent the weekend with her sister Mrs N C Garrett and Mr Garrett, sharing time and togetherness during a family gathering in the town.

Clara Fike N. C. Garrett Mr. Garrett

Hanson Visit Highlights Kan sas Kin in Pickett Area

Mr and Mrs Fred Hanson visited their son in law Allen Biggs and his children in the Pickett community on Sunday Their daughter Mrs Biggs is in Kansas The outing shows family ties across locales and a stay with relatives.

Fred Hanson Allen Biggs Pickett Mrs. Biggs Kansas

Ada Hosts Rice and Han Sard Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs Henry Rice of Ada visited Mr and Mrs George Han sard Sr on Sunday.

Henry Rice Ada George Hansard Sr

Weekend visit highlights for Riggins family

Mrs. R. E. Riggins hosted her children over the weekend with Miss Robbie Riggins of Chickasha and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Phillips and their children from Stillwell visiting.

R. E. Riggins Robbie Riggins Chickasha Joe Phillips Stillwell

Pecans Harvest Active as Prices Noted

Pecan gathering dominates activity with busy harvest in multiple areas. Native pecans fetch 30 cents a pound in reported markets.

Visit Recalls Social Evening with Local Women

Mrs. Linnie Horton and Mrs. Velma McDonald and Sharon visited Friday evening with Mrs. Lona Dame.

Linnie Horton Velma McDonald Sharon Lona Dame

Selfs and guests visit Garrett for quiet Wednesday

Mr and Mrs A L Self and their quartet visited Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett Wednesday evening.

A. L. Self Thelma Jean Garrett

Substitute Teacher Mrs. Ochis McGalliard Steps In

Mrs. Ochis McGalliard serves as temporary teacher this week for Mrs. Emma Austell, filling in in the classroom.

Ochis McGalliard Emma Austell

Mrs. Kittie Hansard Visits Mrs Clevy Wood

Mrs. Kittie Hansard visited Mrs. Clevy Wood Thursday. Mr. Wood was not reported with further details.

Kittie Hansard Clevy Wood Mr. Wood

Mrs Hansard Prepares Pecan Harvest Under Pear Trees

Mrs Hansard mows grass and weeds and rakes the ground beneath pecan trees to ready the area for pecan gathering.

Mrs. Hansard

Harvest Rush as Frost Approaches

Almost everyone is gathering green tomatoes, peppers and sweet potatoes to protect crops from upcoming frost. Farmers and homeowners hurriedly harvest and cover vulnerable produce to minimize damage.

Birthday Dinner Spares Pug Garrett Surprise Saturday Birthday

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and daughter Sondra dined with Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk on Sunday as Mrs Burk hosted a belated birthday dinner for Pug whose birthday was Saturday. The gathering let everyone celebrate together despite the date.

Pug Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk

Allen News Social notes from Durant to Corpus Christi visits

Allen residents report a weekend of travel and family visits across Oklahoma and Texas. Clarence Sanders returns home from Holdenville hospital. E N Dooley improves at Valley View Hospital and may go home Tuesday. Families travel to Los Angeles, Corpus Christi and other points. several relatives stay with local residents. Birth of twins Ricky Ray and Vicki Ray noted for Clyde Staley and spouse.

Travis Wilkerson Durant Clarence Sanders Holdenville Elwin Thompson Edwin Dale Binger Joe Williams California E. N. Dooley Valley View Hospital Andrew Clothie Bill Los Angeles Jeel Patrick Oklahoma E. H. Patrick Tom Jacobs Jerry Murphy Corpus Christi Texas Arthur Murphy Crawford Johnson Wetumka Dees English Choctaw John Blackburn

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