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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1956

Page

6

Worstell News Sunday Mission Program At Church

Attendance for Sept 9 was 41. Visitors included Mrs Deryl Farmer and Patsy Farmer. Thelma Golden led a missionary program with ladies participating. Rev Wadie Stephenson delivered the morning message.

Deryl Farmer Sapulpa Patsy Billy Rae Farmer Summers Chapel Albert Earl Pierce Keith Wallace Oklahoma City Women’s Missionary Band Thelma Golden Wadie Stephenson

Local Visitors Share Sunday Engagement

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Jerry and Freddie visit with Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith on Sunday alongside Mr and Mrs F E Duncan.

Paul Duncan Jerry Freddie Millard Wallace Keith F. E. Duncan

Local Social Visit Reported By Mrs Hightower Group

Mrs Virgil Meek Berlene and Mrs Herbert Moore visited Sunday evening with Mrs Etta Hightower and Gracie Hayes in a small community gathering noted for friendly greetings and conversation.

Virgil Meek and Berlene Herbert Moore Etta Hightower Gracie Hayes Virgil Meek Berlene W. H. Hightower

Mrs Chessie Sparks Visits Friends and Family

Mrs Chessie Sparks of Modes to California visits with Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks and girls and Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley. Sparks long-time resident now living in California for a year. Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones and Linda Denise visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones and family.

Chessie Sparks Modesto, Calif Levi Sparks Ira Pinley Sparks California

Mrs Rose Bailes Visits Spurlock Family in Community

Mrs Rose Bailes of Corona California visited this past week with friends and relatives in the community. Mr Virgil Spurlock of Colorado Springs Colorado visited this week with his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Spurlock and other relatives and friends.

Rose Bailes Corona Calif Virgil Spurlock Colorado Springs, Colo Jack Spurlock

Revival continues at Worstell Church of God of Prophecy

A revival has run this past week at the Worstell church with various ministers nightly. Rev Junior Jared from Broken Arrow preached one night. Patricia Duncan and Pat and Billy Rae Farmer visited Sunday. Oletta Pinley has attended with her parents the Pinleys and has been conducting revivals across Oklahoma and Texas. Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Herbert Moore visited Thursday morning with the High towers and Gracie Hayes.

Church of God of Prophecy Worstell Junior Jared Broken Arrow Patricia Duncan Pat Billy Rae Farmer Oletta Pinley Carl Pinley Oletta Oklahoma Texas

Vanoss Defeats McLish In Friday Baseball Tilt

Vanoss and McLish faced off Friday afternoon with Vanoss prevailing. Homer Brittian is listed sick this week. Berlene Meek attended services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center on Friday night with Donna Kaye Scott.

Homer Brittian Berlene Meek Pentecostal Holiness Church Oil Center Donna Kaye Scott

Wedding Report: Bertie Lou Jones and Robert Frantz Wed

Mrs. Sybil Jones Mary Lou and Deanna attended the wedding ceremony of Bertie Lou Jones and Robert Frantz Friday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones. Rev. and Mrs. Sonny Bowerman and Bessie Bowerman of California visited Mrs. Elva Lane and family one day recently. Patricia Duncan visited and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden and family Sunday afternoon.

Sybil Jones Mary Lou Deanna Bertie Lou Jones Robert Frantz Bert Jones Sonny Bowerman Bessie Bowerman California Elva Lane Patricia Duncan Mrs Sam Golden Family

Community welcomes returning serviceman with family visits

Short time in the Virgil Meek home Saturday night. Joe was recently discharged from the Army. We welcome him home, Mr. and Mrs. Deryl Farmer of Sapulpa, and Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Jones and Linda Denise visited and had supper Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Oss Jones and family.

Virgil Meek Joe Deryl Farmer Sapulpa Farrell Jones Linda Denise Mrs. Oss Jones

Women’s Missionary Band Meets at Goodwin Home

The Women’s Missionary Band gathered Monday at Mrs. Neta Goodwin’s home to peel apples, sharing fellowship and service in a small community activity.

Neta Goodwin

Bertie Lou Jones and Robert Frantz Wed at Home Ceremony

Wedding took place Friday night with Rev. Luther Wilson officiating at the bride's home. Bride Bertie Lou Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Jones, wore a black and white dress. groom in black trousers and white coat. Attendants Deloris Murphey and Charles Wilhite.

Bertie Lou Jones Robert Frantz Luther Wilson Bert Jones Deloris Murphey Charles Wilhite

Local Social Visits Noted at Friday Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gann and Mrs. Geraldine Henry and children visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Goodwin on Friday.

Arthur Gann Geraldine Henry Dick Goodwin

Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Herbert Moore Visit Tuesday Evening

Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Herbert Moore visited Tuesday evening with Mrs Leo Scott and the group. The gathering included several neighbors and friends in a cordial social hour.

Mrs Chessie Spark and Louisa Pinley Dine with Goodwins

Mrs Chessie Spark and Mrs Louisa Pinley visited and had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin. The social scene highlighted a pleasant gathering at the Goodwins home including light conversation and hospitality.

Chessie Spark Louisa Pinley Dick Goodwin

Paul Duncan Attends City Business Meeting Sunday

Paul Duncan attended a business meeting with the City on Sunday. The report notes his participation in city affairs and engagement with municipal officials.

Paul Duncan

Local families visit relatives across Texas

Mrs. Virgil Meek Berlene Gracie Hayes Far rell Jones Denise share Monday visits. Mike Roger Palmer of Seminole spent the past week with grandparents E. L. Crawley and Bobby Hudson of Big Springs. Bobby visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan and boys. Bobby is Mrs. Duncan’s nephew.

Gracie Hayes Farrell Jones Denise Mike and Roger Palmer Seminole Mrs. E. L. Crawley Bobby Hudson Big Springs Tex Paul Duncan Bobby Mrs. Duncan Mrs. Luna Palmer Mrs E. H. Crawley

Local Social Notes Include Visits and A New Chevy

Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson were seen driving a red and white 1956 Chevrolet. Mr and Mrs Joe Rhyne and Edd Westbrook of Ada visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs David Galey. Warren Cunningham and V O Lane attended a Schoolmaster meeting at Vaness Monday night. Mr and Mrs David Galey visited Mrs Galey s relatives Mr and Mrs J B Abney at Wetumka Sunday. Accompanying them were Mr and Mrs J O Franks and Mrs Bell Messick.

Billy Jim Robertson Joe Rhyne Edd Westbrook Ada David Galey Warren Cunningham V. O. Lane Vaness

Skidler Couple Hosts Albert Pinley Visit

Mr and Mrs Tony Martin of Skidler Oklahoma received a visit from Albert Pinley during their Missouri Valley stay.

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hender Son Depart for Arizona

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hender son left Tuesday to work in Arizona for a period.

Herbert Henderson Arizona

Duncan and Pinley Visit Neighbors on Monday Night

Mr and Mrs James Duncan visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Albert Pinley as neighbors shared an informal gathering. The short social call highlighted friendly community ties among local residents.

James Duncan Albert Pinley

Granny Choate Moves to Ada Residence on West Fifth

Granny Choate moved into Ada last Wednesday and now resides on West Fifth Street in Ada.

Granny Choate Ada West Fifth

Wit and wisdom from Rev Charley 7

Zed Peters jokes about his wife and partners in the firm while comments jab at relationships and money. Other quips mock beer taxes, gossip in sewing circles, and neighbors with sharp tongues, framing quirky small town humor through Rev Charley 7.

Zed Peters

Galey Area Socials and Local Visits Report

Monday afternoon visitors included Mrs Chelsea Sparks and the Galey community. Carl Carr moved into the Herbert Henderson residence this past week and Mrs Audie Pinley received a wonderful surprise Friday night.

Galey Levi Sparks Carl Carr Herbert Henderson

Local Social Roundup From Ada and McAlester Observed

Mr and Mrs Joe Rhyne attended the Prison Rodeo in McAlester Saturday night. Larry Cunningham and Myra Nell Garrett were baptised Sunday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Ada. Barbara and Jimmy Pinley visited and dined Sunday at the Carl Pinley home. Mrs Audie Pinley visited Sunday afternoon with several Ada neighbors. Albert Pinley and Ira Pinley called on Carl Pinley who has been ill but is improving. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones and Lyndia Denise of Ada. Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore attended church in Sulphur Friday night. Lyndia Denise spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones and family.

Joe Rhyne McAlester Larry Cunningham Myra Nell Garrett Trinity Baptist Church Ada Albert Pinley Ira Pinley Carl Pinley Mrs. Farrell Jones Lyndia Denise Herbert Moore Mrs. Arthur Jones

Reagan Hightower and Lavoid Meek Visit Monday

Reagan Hightower and Lavoid Meek visited Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek, continuing a lengthy social call at the Meek home.

Reagan Hightower Lavoid Meek Mrs Virgil Meek

Mrs Wallace Visits After New Mexico Trip

Mrs Millard Wallace called on Sunday afternoon with Mrs Paul Duncan. The Wallaces recently sold their New Mexico home and have moved to a residence in Oklahoma City.

Millard Wallace Paul Duncan Mrs. Wallace New Mexico Oklahoma City

Local Social Notes and Incidents From Saturday

Donnie Evans spent Saturday night with Jerry Duncan. Everett Mayfield was injured in a car accident and is tied to Mrs. Gracie Hayes, Lois Meek, and Lorene Scott by marriage. Bobby Hudson of Big Springs Texas visited briefly with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan. Billy Jim Robertson made a

Donnie Evans Jerry Duncan Everett Mayfield Gracie Hayes Lois Meek Lorene Scott

Senior class party travels from Vaness to Sulphur

The senior class party left Vaness at 6 45 PM with 34 of 37 students attending a Sulphur outing. Activities included skating miniature golf and more. Attendees from Worstell included Loren Choate Berlene Meek Herbert Webb and Howard Cunningham Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and family of Rebee. Mrs Annie Duncan and Mrs Thelma Golden traveled to Tulsa on Wednesday. Bert Moore visited Tuesday morning with Mrs Leo Scott. Gene Lance of Summers Chapel visited briefly Thursday evening with Virgil Meek.

Vaness Worstell Loren Choate Berlene Meek Herbert Webb Howard Cunningham Gene Lance Summers Chapel Virgil Meek

Mrs. Virgil Meek Visits Friends Friday Night

Mrs. Virgil Meek visited Mrs. Gracie Hayes Friday night. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Don Henson, Donnie and Sheila of Oklahoma City.

Virgil Meek Gracie Hayes Don Henson Donnie Sheila Oklahoma City

Harold Texas couple visits Cun ningham family over weekend

Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and their family of Harold Texas spent the weekend with Mrs Sales parents Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and family.

Keith Sales Harold, Tex Sales Warren Cunningham

Puzzle Clue Set Hints at Common Phrases

A cryptic style clue set lists items such as Stop 6 Fathers 14 Left side abbr 15 Spoiled 17 Exclamation implying wordplay paths. The fragment hints at cross reference or crossword style entries guiding a mystery puzzle solution.

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