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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1956

Page

10

Lovelady Community News Highlights And Local Notices

Nora Ross reports a Tuesday wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Grady Nevels at the club house with Pauline Young as the former Miss Young. Ada residents at 223 South Stockton. A Thursday quilting bee and Bible Class meetups are noted with attendees listed. County Fair preparations involve Edna Boren and Nora Ross. A scare with a stray horse led to a humorous tale about Sidney Ozbirn riding bareback on Old Pokey at age 76.

Grady Nevels Ethel Jones Nora Ross Pat Taylor Bettie Parks Edna Boren Silas Taylor Sidney Ozbirn

Ross Home Hosts Weekend Visitors Names

Calvin Nickel of Chickasha, brother of Mrs. W. M. Ross, spent Saturday night and Sunday with her. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nickels and their girls of Altus and Alvin Davis.

Calvin Nickel Chickasha W. M. Ross Ross Kenneth Nickels Altus Alvin Davis

Mrs Alvin Davis Remains at Milburn Hospital

Mrs. Alvin Davis stays at Milburn Hospital with her mother as she receives care. The report notes her ongoing treatment and family support in the city.

Alvin Davis Milburn

Weekend visitors from Cement with Deaton Cantrells

Mr. and Mrs. Happy Meeks of Cement visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dude Deaton over the weekend. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cantrell for Saturday night visit.

Happy Meeks Cement Dude Deaton Edward Cantrell

Visitors at the Bob Ross home Friday evening

Mr and Mrs Derwood Maloy Mr and Mrs Jewell Moore and Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor visited the Bob Ross home Friday evening.

Bob Ross Derwood Maloy Jewell Moore Silas Taylor

Durant Family Visit Parks On Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Charlie Durant and their son visited Mr and Mrs Joe Parks Sunday evening.

Charlie Durant Mrs Joe Parks

Ozbirn Family Dinner Draws Wide Kinfolk

Mr and Mrs Sidney Ozbirn hosted a large family dinner with children and grandchildren present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Barringer and Barry of Ada and other relatives from Sulphur Scullin Oklahoma City Crossett Ark and Baylor University student Gertrude Katheryn Alcorn.

Sidney Ozbirn John Barringer Barry Ada al Donaghey Sulphur Kenneth Ozbirn Jan Bart Scullin Norvel Barnard Bob Oklahoma City George Alcorn Crosset, Ark Alcorn Gertrude Katheryn Baylor University

Ardmore Visit Highlights Local Holiday Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Silas Taylor and children visited Ardmore residents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keller over the weekend. On Sunday they called on former Scullin residents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ozbirn to view the Ozbirns' new home.

Silas Taylor Roy Keller Ardmore Kenneth Ozbirn Scullin Ozbirns

Mrs Landrith Dies After Illness in Ada

Mrs Landrith who had been seriously ill for some time died Monday. She was visited by Mrs Joe Parks and Mrs Pat Taylor in Ada Friday.

Joe Parks Pat Taylor

Wootens Visit Deaton Family in Texas Last Week

Mr and Mrs Wooten of Texas visited her sister and family Mr and Mrs Charlie Deaton last week, according to social notes from the local page.

Wooten Texas Charlie Deaton

Mrs Mittie Deaton Visits Son's Home Thursday Evening

Mrs Mittie Deaton visited at her son's home on Thursday evening. The brief social note records a family gathering and does not include additional details or locations.

Mittie Deaton

Elvis Sanders Stays Nights With Mrs. Glen Jones

Elvis Sanders continues nightly stay with Mrs. Glen Jones due to back injury and remains unable to return to work.

Elvis Sanders Glen Jones

Ill Son of Mr and Mrs H D Jones Improves

The couple report their young son has been ill but is now improving, with signs of steady recovery and hopeful outlook from medical care.

H. D. Jones

Death of Bill Bray at Sulphur Veterans Hospital

Bill Bray formerly of Xeeter died at the Sulphur Veterans Hospital on Monday September 10 while staying with his brother in law W C Graham. The obituary notes his residence history and hospital location.

Bill Bray Xeeter W. C. Graham Veterans Hospital Sulphur

Carl Nunner Separates Health Care Stays at Ada Hospital

Carl Nunner is listed as a patient at Valley View Hospital in Ada. The short note confirms his current hospitalization status and location.

Carl Nunner Valley View Hospital Ada

Ada Woman Visits Sister For Weekend

Mrs. Alice Smith of Ada spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Susan Whitwell and attended her home activities.

Alice Smith Ada Susan Whitwell

Cowling Hospital release ushers rest for Ada student

Joyce Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Griffin has been released from Cowling Hospital in Ada. She is in her first year of school and will miss the next few days to rest as advised by doctors.

Joyce Griffin Guy Griffin Cowling Hospital Ada

Mrs Graham and daughter depart for Midland from parental home

Mrs Charles Graham and her daughter left Wednesday for their Midland Michigan home after a long stay with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Deleplain. Thursday Mr and Mrs Ray Stevens left for Norman to enroll at OU.

Charles Graham Midland Mich J. L. Deleplain Ray Stevens Norman

Glenns Spend Weekend Visiting Relatives in Sapulpa and Mounds

Mr and Mrs W A Glenn spent Saturday night and Sunday in Sapulpa and Mounds visiting relatives and returning home.

W. A. Glenn Sapulpa Mounds

Family Weekend Visit Ties Stonewall Ties

Elease Laxton spent the weekend in Stonewall with her father brother and sister along with her children in a family gathering at a relative house.

Elease Laxton Stonewall

Mrs. McElroy Reunites Son From Camp Chaffee Training

Mrs. W. A. McElroy drove to Camp Chaffee in Arkansas on Friday to pick up her son Kenneth who had just completed his first eight weeks of training.

W. A. McElroy Camp Chaffee, Ark Kenneth

Jor Dan Family Visits Pontotoc and Pampa

Mr and Mrs Joe Wayne Jor dan and children of Pampa Texas spent the week with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Jordan and her parents Mr and Mrs J W Winton of Pontotoc They returned home Sunday and Lou Jordan Joe s brother went with them He has been employed in Farmington NM but will seek work in Pampa

Joe Wayne Jordan Pampa Tex J. W. Jordan J. W. Winton Pontotoc Lou Jordan Joe Farmington, N. M

Hammons Family Visit To E T Boydston Home

Mr and Mrs Ed Hammons and their children from Holdenville spent Sunday in the home of E T Boydston.

Ed Hammons Holdenville E. T. Boydston

McLish High School Alumni Coaches Named

Drith, mother of Mrs. Ancel Sales, and Mr. and Mrs. Sales, former teachers and coaches at McLish High School, are mentioned in relation to school athletics.

Drith Ancel Sales Mrs. Sales McLish High School

McLish High School Holds September Class Party

The freshman class enjoyed a campus lawn party on September 13 with fried chicken ham baked beans potato salad tossed salad pie cake and ice cream. Sponsor J. D. Enis attended with guests Mrs. Enis Mike and Karen.

McLish High School J. D. Enis

Hart News Visitors Reach Ada Couple Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Drexel Sales of Ada were Monday night visitors in the home of Mrs Grace Johnson and May.

Local visitors convene Thursday evening at Cantwell home

Aun McCullar, Stephanie and Anita joined Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon for an evening visit on Thursday.

Aun McCullar Stephanie Anita Leroy Cantwell Sharon

Cartleges of Houston Visit Ownbeys as Houseguests

Mr and Mrs C H Cartlege of Houston Texas were houseguests Thursday through Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey.

C. H. Cartlege Houston, Tex E. V. Ownbey

Haines and Summers Call on Union Hill Couple

Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines of Union Hill hosted Friday afternoon visitors Mr and Mrs Evert Summers, sharing a cordial visit era.

Virgil Haines Union Hill Evert Summers

Miss May Johnson Spends Friday Afternoon with Cantwell Family

Miss May Johnson spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon, sharing time at the Cantwell home.

Miss May Johnson Mrs Leroy Cantwell Sharon

Johnsons Reach Out With Birthday Call From Galt

A phone call from Galt California connected Mrs. Johnson with her son Melvin and daughter in law Gladys and their two year old grandson David. David greeted with Hello grandma. The Melvin Johnsons phoned to wish May a happy birthday coming soon.

Galt City Calif Melvin Johnsons May

Cantwells Host Cantwells and Sharon on Sunday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Waynne Cantwell and their children of Elmore City spent a Sunday night visiting Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Cantwell and Sharon.

Maurice Waynne Cantwell Elmore City Leroy Cantwell Sharon

Brice Family Visits Mentioned in Ada and California

Mrs. Arno Griffith visits with her mother Mrs J D Brice in Ada while Robert Brice spends vacation in California with his brother Barney Brice and family.

Arno Griffith J. D. Brice Ada Robert Brice California Barney Brice

Ada Fair Preparations Amid Cloudy Start

Readers note preparations underway for Ada fair entries as rain eases away after a cloudy dawn with lightning seen in the northeast. By mid morning conditions improved, promising dry weather for judging and events today.

Ada

Center News Mrs. Rae Garrett Visited Monday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson visited Mrs. Rae Garrett for a while on Monday afternoon.

Oklahoma City Visitors Attend Ownbey Home Event

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Jackson from Oklahoma City visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey. The two couples include sisters Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Ownbey.

Ivan Jackson Oklahoma City E. V. Ownbey Jackson Mrs. Ownbey

Willis Couple Feted At Church Basket Supper

Members of the Methodist Church presented Mr and Mrs H C Willis with a lamp and serving tray after a Wednesday evening basket supper. Mr Willis recently retired from Carter Oil and bought a home in Wapanucka. They plan to move October first.

Methodist Church H. C. Willis Willis Carter Oil Company Wapanucka

Snyder Family Visits Alma From Local Home

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Snyder and son John spent Saturday night and Sunday in Alma visiting a daughter Mrs. Lee Gross, Mr. Gross and children with the family.

Grandson Danny Wilson Visits Over Weekend

The L. L. Wilsons hosted their grandson Danny son of Mr and Mrs Roland Wilson of McLoud with them Saturday night and Sunday. Danny's parents were in Healdton visiting Mr and Mrs Shelton Wilson and daughter.

L. L. Wilsons Danny Roland Wilson McLoud Healdton Shelton Wilson

Fort Worth man visits Ada relatives this week

Johnny Bradley of Fort Worth visited his sister Mrs. M. P. Ownbey in Ada on Friday. They were also in Ada Friday visiting another sister Mrs. Tom Brown. On Saturday they called on relatives in Oklahoma City.

Johnny Bradley Fort Worth M. P. Ownbey Ada Tom Brown Oklahoma City

Saturday visitors at Cantwell home include Morrison guests

Saturday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Morrison and Mrs. Della Morrison of Roff.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon W. J. Morrison Della Morrison Roff

Joann Myrick Guests Rita Davis in Sulphur Picnic

Joann Myrick spent Saturday night as guest of Rita Davis and accompanied the Davis family to Sulphur on Sunday for a picnic at the Davis home and surrounding area.

Joann Myrick Rita Davis Homer Davis

Ownbeys Attend Stonewall Reunion at Scarberry Home

Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey attended a family reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry in Stonewall.

E. V. Ownbey Virgil Scarberry Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Leroy Ross Guests of Jay Hunters in Shawnee

Mr and Mrs Leroy Ross and their family were in Shawnee as dinner guests of the Jay Hunters club, enjoying an evening gathering with the local group.

Mrs Leroy Ross Shawnee The Jay Hunters

Postmasters Banquet Held at East Central State College

Mr and Mrs H B Turner attended a Postmasters Banquet at the Student Union on the Ada campus Saturday at East Central State College.

H. B. Turner East Central State College Ada

Funeral services held for Floyd Ray Laxton Latta

Elease Laxton and children Gary and Charplett attended funeral services for Floyd Ray Laxton of Latta Monday. The ceremony paid respects at the local church with family and neighbors in attendance.

Elease Laxton Gary and Charplett Floyd Ray Laxton Latta

Pevehouse Family Visits Healdton Relatives Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Frank Pevehouse and their children from Healdton spent Friday night with Mrs H B Turner and family, staying as guests at the Turners home.

Frank Pevehouse Healdton H. B. Turners

Death notice for Mrs Lan

Fittstown residents mourn the passing of Mrs. Lan, whose death prompted condolences from neighbors and community members.

Fittstown

Center Schol Pie Supper Sets Early November Fundraiser

Center School will host a pie supper on November 2 the first Friday night in November. The event starts early to fundraise for the Christmas appeal because the gym is hard to heat in extreme cold. Everyone is invited to attend and bring pies with Charley Shockley serving as auctioneer.

Center Schol Charley Shockley

Mrs Rae Garrett Calls On Sister In Law

Mrs Rae Garrett visited her sister in law Mrs Lillie Riddle and Mr Riddle on Monday afternoon.

Rae Garrett Lillie Riddle Mr. Riddle

Mr and Mrs Henson and Rae Garrett Visit Dethridge

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson and Rae Garrett visited Mr. and Mrs. George Dethridge on Monday.

Fred Henson Rae Garrett George Dethridge

Soldier heads to San Diego with mother from Fort Chaffee

Sgt. Charles H. Jones of Fort Chaffee Arkansas, accompanied by his mother Mrs A H Jones, departed for San Diego California on Wednesday.

Charles H. Jones Fort Chaffee Ark A. H. Jones San Diego Calif

Visit Planned With Riley Jordan Family and Joneses

Morning visit arranged to see Mrs. Riley Jordan and family and Lt. and Mrs. Carol Jones. Mrs. Jones and her son expect to return in about two weeks.

Riley Jordan Carol Jones Jones

Ada shoppers include Tucker Booth Garretts

Mrs Alene Tucker Mrs Dor chie Booth Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Rae Garrett were seen shopping in Ada on Wednesday.

Alene Tucker Dorchie Booth Thelma Jean Garrett Rae Garrett Ada

Ada Residents Dine With Visiting Guests

Mr and Mrs Hiram Wilson of Ada hosted supper with Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra Thursday night and visited until bedtime.

Hiram Wilson Ada Pug Garrett Sondra

Ada Woman Visits Brother and Sister-in-Law

Mrs. Effie Morris of Ada spent the weekend with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrett, in a family visit rounded out by shared meals and conversation.

Effie Morris of Ada Mrs N. C. Garrett

Mrs Terrie Gray Attends Seminole Event With Family

Mrs Terrie Gray accompanied by her daughter Mrs Elsie Cole and children visited Seminole on Saturday for a family outing.

Terrie Gray Elsie Cole Seminole

Visit Records Weekend Call on Ada Trip

George Mentca of McAlester visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Jones and Mrs. J. H. Kearns over the weekend. Mrs. Mentca is a patient in Valley View Hospital in Ada.

George Mentca McAlester Arthur L. Jones J. H. Kearns Mentca Valley View Hospital Ada

Oklahama City Woman Spends Weekend With Daughter

Mrs Leola Denham visited her daughter Mrs Effie Henry and Mr Henry in Oklahoma City over the weekend and attended church Saturday night at Center.

Leola Denham Oklahoma City Effie Henry Mr. Henry Center

Revival Underway at Center Community Church Services

The revival continues at Center Community Church with ongoing services inviting everyone to attend.

The Center Community Church

Mrs Elsie Cole Visited By Connerville Family Over Weekend

Mrs Elsie Cole and her children from Connerville spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray.

Elsie Cole Connerville Oren Gray

Mrs Pearl Gray Visits Mr and Mrs Oren Gray

Mrs Pearl Gray and her children stopped by the home of Mr and Mrs Oren Gray on Monday for a social call.

Pearl Gray Mrs Oren Gray

Oklahoma City trip and Stratford singing noted

C. T. Johnson traveled to Oklahoma City to visit a doctor on Monday. Mrs. Lonie Dame brought her children Sunday, joining Mr. and Mrs. Herman Penn and Earl Dame. They attended a singing at Stratford in the afternoon.

C. T. Johnson Oklahoma City Lonie Dame Herman Penn Earl Dame Stratford

Gray family visits as Linda heads to Vaness High School

Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Gray and children of Seminole visit Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray as Linda returns to Vaness High School. Linda goes home on weekends. The Gray family plans to move to Oil Center soon.

Thurman Gray Seminole Oren Gray Linda Vaness High School Oil Center

Visiting Relatives Highlight Wofford Family Members

Mrs. Fred Wofford visits with her daughter and her grandson Ralph Wofford as part of a family gathering.

Mrs Fred Wofford Ralph Wofford

Ada women visit Mrs. Virgie Johnston Saturday

Mrs Doll Sims of Ada and Mrs Edna Johnston with her son Davey called on Mrs Virgie Johnston Saturday evening.

Doll Sims Ada Edna Johnston Davey Virgie Johnston Peggy Grandpa Grandma Johnston

Greag and Barns Visit Relatives in Wistarn Ohio

Charles Greag and James Barns of Wistarn Ohio spent Tuesday night with Charles' aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston.

Charles Greag James Barns Wistarn Ohio Charles Jake Johnston

Johnston Family Visit Shorthand Notes

Edna Johnston plus Peggy and Davey called on Grandpa and Grandma Johnston Saturday evening in a family gathering.

Hicks Family Visiting Johnston Family This Week

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hicks and their children from California are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston this week.

Eugene Hicks California Ben Johnston

Rocky Point Church Schedules Weekly Services

Rev. Jake Brady of Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church announces Sunday School is every Sunday at 10 a.m. and church services are held on the third Saturday night and Sunday. Young People's Training Union meets every Sunday night.

Jake Brady Rocky Point Missionary

Visit Recap from Lindsay Kinfolk Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Norton and Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Lindsay visited Mr. and Mrs. George Deathridge Monday afternoon. Mr. Williams is Mrs. Deathridge's brother. She had another brother to visit her on Sunday.

Jess Norton Williams of Lindsay George Deathridge Mr. Williams

Lula News Shows Wide Family Visits and Funeral Attendances

The Lemar area notes many relatives visiting Beatrice Fortner and Patsy, including J C Brisbee of Yuma Wanda Fredrick of Texarkana and several Brooks family members. Debra Kay Clifford returns from a two week visit. families gather for a funeral for Hattie Brooks in Tolison.

Debra Kay Clifford Maxine Thompson

Johnston Family Visits Cordie Davis in Union Valley

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston and daughter Mary Sue visited Mrs Cordie Davis and Mr Davis from Union Valley on Sunday evening favoring a family gathering with relatives in the area.

Jake Johnston Mary Sue Cordie Davis Mr. Davis Union Valley

Mrs. Arthur Lee Johnston and Son Visit Kin

Mrs. Arthur Lee Johnston and her son Keith of Pauls Valley spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnston, enjoying time together as relatives and neighbors in the community.

Arthur Lee Johnston Keith Pauls Valley Jake Johnston

Johnston Family Visits Relatives in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston and daughter Mary Sue spent Sunday with their three sons of Pauls Valley. Mr and Mrs R H Johnston Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Johnston and Joan Royce Johnston were also present. They visited Mr and Mrs Dale Roach of Pauls Valley.

Jake Johnston Mary Sue Pauls Valley R. H. Johnston Arthur Lee Johnston Joan Royce Johnston Dale Roach

Ada Visitors Share Sunday with Brooks Family

Mr and Mrs Glen McGuire hosted visits from Billy Sharon and Glenda of Ada who visited Sunday with Walter and Mrs Brooks. Flip Barnes of Owl Creek also visited the Brooks family. Luetta Sue Brooks of Ada and Patsy Fortner spent a night with Helen Clifford.

Glen McGuire Billy Sharon Glenda Ada Walter Brooks Flip Barnes of Owl Creek Luetta Sue Brooks Patsy Fortner Helen Clifford

Wofford Boy Broke Arm in Horse Hefting Incident

Willis Lee Wofford son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford suffered a broken arm after being thrown from a horse on Monday.

Willis Lee Wofford Ralph Wofford

Johnston Kinship Noted In Atoka Item

Peggy Lou Johnston calls on her cousin Mary Sue Johnston with Mrs. Bennie Sluder of Atoka in this brief social note.

Peggy Lou Johnston Mary Sue Johnston Bennie Sluder of Atoka

Mack Summers as Sunday guest near Roff

Mack Summers spent Sunday as a guest of Gene Griffith in the vicinity of Roff Oklahoma.

Mack Summers Gene Griffith Roff

Sunday Guests Visit Mrs. Alma Dunn Family

Sunday visitors to Mrs. Alma Dunn included her son Charley Dunn and his Ada wife, along with Charley Dunn’s mother Mrs. Parker.

Alma Dunn Charley Dunn Ada Parker

Summers and Haines Hosts Share Sunday at Union Hill

Mr and Mrs Evert Summers joined Eugene and Joe at the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines and Harold on Union Hill for a Sunday gathering.

Griffiths Attend South Canadian Singing at Stratford

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended the South Canadian singing convention at Stratford Sunday afternoon.

Alvie Griffith Stratford

Grace Johnson and May Visit Thomp son Home Near Roff

Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson near Roff while waiting for a.

Grace Johnson May Joe Thompson Roff

Private interests plan cable car to Saddle Mountain

Private sponsors propose building a cable car from Monterrey to Saddle Mountain for tourists. The ride would last about 20 minutes. The project grew from a visit to Rio de Janeiro where a similar line exists to Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Monterrey Mex Saddle Mountain Rio de Janeiro Sugar Loaf Mountain

Oklahoma Sees About Seventy Five Drownings Per Year

Local officials report roughly 75 drowning deaths occur annually in Oklahoma with water safety measures urged across the state. Authorities emphasize strong swimming skills life jacket use and supervision to reduce drownings among children and adults.

McNinch and Gasaway Family Visit Thursday Evening

Vaness News notes Mr. and Mrs. Leo McNinch and Gayle visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and family for a time Thursday evening.

Leo McNinch Gayle Vernon Gasaway

Ada Shoppers Mrs Auti McCullar and Girls

Mrs Auti McCullar and her daughters visited Ada on Friday to shop in local stores and browse new arrivals. The outing highlighted a family shopping outing in the Ada area.

Auti McCullar Ada

Mrs Tinsley and Heard visit Pitts in Sun Shine

Mrs Mae Tinsley and Mrs Jean Heard and daughter of Sun Shine community spent Sunday with Mr G M Pitts for a family gathering.

Mae Tinsley Jean Heard Sunshine Community G. M. Pitts

FHA Officers Attend Fall Training Rally in Fox Oklahoma

FHA officers and instructor Mrs Norene Harden traveled to Fox Oklahoma for the Fall Officers Training and District Rally on Saturday September 15. Bobby Voyles presided over the presidents section and the attending girls included Virginia Fowler Mary Dunn Mary Vanlandingham Martha Biggs Brenda Sutherland Pat Tilley Verna Stonecipher Shirley Nelson as song leader with Mrs Sutherland also present.

FHA Norene Harden Fox Okla Bobby Voyles Virginia Fowler Mary Dunn Mary Vanlandingham Martha Biggs Brenda Sutherland Pat Tilley Verna Stonecipher Shirley Nelson

Mrs Lum Abston on the sick list this week

Mrs Lum Abston is absent from usual duties this week due to illness. No other names or details are provided in the notice.

Lum Abston

Mrs. Marion Chambers Visits Lam Abston Friends

Mrs. Marion Chambers Polly McCauley and W T Gasaway visited Mrs Lam Abston on Wednesday afternoon for a social call.

Marion Chambers Polly McCauley W. T. Gasaway Lam Abston

Family visitors stop over at two households this weekend

R. E. Childers and Frenchie of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Adella Jones, Mrs. Net tie Childers and other relatives. Paul Shook of Lightning Ridge spent Sunday with Donald Mc Ninch.

R. E. Childers Frenchie Oklahoma City Adella Jones Nettie Childers Paul Shook Lightning Ridge Donald McNinch

Birthday celebration honors Mickey Blankenship

Mr and Mrs C L Blankenship and son Mickey with relatives from Ada visited Leo McNinch and family Sunday to honor Mickey s eighth birthday. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake.

C. L. Blankenship Mickey W. E. Miller J. W Ahloso W. D. MecNinch Joan Lynda Ada Leo McNinch Mickey Blankenship

Mrs Leo McNinch and Gale Take Lynda and Joan MecNinch

Mrs Leo McNinch and Gale escort Lynda and Joan MecNinch in a family occasion. The event centers on the two MecNinch sisters with relatives present.

Leo McNinch Gale Lynda Joan MecNinch

Weekend Visit Recalls Ada Family Tares

The speaker returns home to Ada Monday after a weekend with the McNinches, noting the daughters accompanied by the visit.

Ada McNinches

Clayton Bishop and Frank Rogers Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop visited Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers Sunday afternoon in a brief social call.

Clayton Bishop Mrs Frank Rogers

Rogers Visit Vernon Gas Household Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gas away awhile Friday night in an informal social gathering.

Frank Rogers Mrs Vernon Gasaway

Tommy Joe Phillips Accepts Steel Job in Tulsa

Tommy Joe Phillips accepts a position with United States Steel Co. in Tulsa Oklahoma marking a new career chapter. The move aligns him with a major steel producer and expands his professional scope in the region.

Tommy Joe Phillips Tulsa The United States Steel Co

Stonewall Visit For Local Families On Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cornell and Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley spent Sunday in Stonewall visiting Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Burns.

Glen Cornell Luther McKinley Stonewall S. L. Burns

Mr and Mrs Boyd Ponder Drill New Water Well

Mr and Mrs Boyd Ponder report a newly drilled water well with ample water supply. The family notes strong water yield and plans for continued use at their property.

Boyd Ponder

Mrs. Darwin Cummins Visits Father and Family

Mrs. Darwin Cummins and her daughters Donna Jill and Rayma Sue of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Florence Tiffin.

Darwin Cummins Donna Jill Rayma Sue Oklahoma City Florence Tiffin

Bradley Family Weekend Visit in Fort Smith Arkansas

Mr and Mrs A M Bradley and family spent last weekend in Fort Smith Arkansas visiting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Charles Cruce and daughter.

A. M. Bradley Fort Smith, Ark Charles Cruce

Big Cats Were Dining On Their Turkeys

Edwin Perkins of Allen to Atwood solved the disappearance of turkeys on the Irwins farm. The Irwins own about 5000 birds and noticed losses. Perkins began nightly vigil and shot a 114 pound bobcat and later a 23 pound cat described as leopard like after it jumped a six foot fence with a turkey.

Allen Edwin Perkins Atwood Irwins Perkins

Seminole County School District OKs Two Bond Issues

Oklahoma City attorney general approved two bonds for Independent School District 7 in Seminole County. One for 7000 dollars to fund repair and equipment, and another for 5000 dollars for site and equipment.

Oklahoma City Attorney General’s Office Independent Seminole County

Mend the Old Ladder Or Break It Up For Kindling

A brief note weighs options on repairing an aging ladder or disposing it for firewood. It weighs practicality against safety and timelines for home upkeep.

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