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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

8

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Attendance Report

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church drew 44 attendees Sunday with one teacher absent Mrs Leo Nelson of the Junior Class. Visitor Mrs Skinner of Phoenix Ariz also attended. Youth fellowship of the Center Association meets Saturday night at Ada Free Will Baptist Church as revival continues. Rev and Mrs Scott Jones joined Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs E H Light at Summers Chapel.

Free Will Baptist Church Leo Nelson Skinner Phoenix, Ariz Youth Fellowship of the Center Association Ada Scott Jones E. H. Light Summers Chapel

Sparks Family Visit Described By Local Observer

Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks and their children visited Monday night with Mrs Leora Wilfong and grandson Glen Wilfong in a friendly social gathering observed by the neighbors and local community.

Levi Sparks Leora Wilfong Glen Wilfong

Social visits from local residents noted

Mrs. Leo Scott and others visited Tuesday night with the Hood and Meek families. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins visited Monday night with the Hood family and Ann and Wanda Jean.

Mrs. Mark McDonald Guests at Perry Family Dinner

Mrs. Mark McDonald was Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry and family, joining conversations and shared meals.

Mark McDonald Leslie Perry

Mrs Earl McDaniel Visits Mother's in Maxwell

Mrs Earl McDaniel spent Sunday afternoon with her mother Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell in a brief family gathering.

Earl McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Ada visitors include Mrs Betty Choate and family

Mrs Betty Choate visited Ada on Tuesday with sons Ricky and Mike, accompanying her mother Mrs John Norton.

Betty Sue Choate Ricky and Mike Ada John Norton

Mrs Ethel Freeman Guests of Local Family

Mrs Ethel Freeman and daughter of Blanchard were Sunday guests of Mr Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

Ethel Freeman Blanchard Lawrence Farmer Debra

Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen Visit Fr Bite Couple

Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fr P Bite.

Leora Wilfong Glen

Ada women attend ice follies show in Oklahoma City

Gwendolyn Golden accompanied Mrs. Curtis Brown and Barbara McCollum of Ada to Oklahoma City on Sunday where the three attended an ice follies show.

Gwendolyn Golden Mrs. Curtis Brown Barbara McCollum Ada Oklahoma City

Mrs Earl McDaniel Visits Ada Homes Friday Night

Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Friday night in the homes of Mr and Mrs Bill Stone of Ada and Mr and Mrs Marion Burk.

Earl McDaniel Bill Stone Ada Marion Burk

Donnie Kite Visits Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman

Donnie Kite spent Tuesday with the Berrymans Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman hosting the visit.

Carr Children Return to School After Sacramento Visit

The Carr children resume classes this week following a three week absence while visiting their grandmother in Sacramento California.

Carr Sacramento Calif

Hoods and Haskins Visit Over Thursday Night

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean spent Thursday night visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May.

Social visit by local families on Friday night

Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower, Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs Virgil Meek in a small social gathering.

Leo Scott Sherry W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Virgil Meek

Oklahoma City Family Visits Parish Chapel Friends This Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Henson and Donnie of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Gracie Hayes. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Perry Henson of Parish Chapel.

Donald Ray Henson Donnie Oklahoma City Gracie Hayes Perry Henson Parish Chapel

Mrs. Carr and Children Return from California Visit

Mrs. Alice Carr and her children returned Friday from Sacramento where they spent three weeks visiting Mrs. Carr's mother Mrs. Lillie Keener.

Alice Carr Sacramento Calif

Visitors Gather at Leo Scott Home Saturday

Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott Saturday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman, Kay and Charles, Darlene and Donnie Kite, Vernon Scaff, Steven and Larry Booth, and Tab Mood. Time was spent watching the Colorado Oklahoma football game on TV.

Leo Scott Edd Berryman Kay Charles Darlene Donnie Kite Vernon Scaff Steven Larry Booth Tab Mood

Blays of Pickett Dine With Roberts Family

Mr and Mrs Fred Blay of Pickett were recent supper guests of Mr and Mrs Oris Roberts Tony and Kay.

Fred Blay Pickett Oris Roberts Tony and Kay

Ada Seminole Friday Night Football Attended by Notables

Leo Scott and daughter Don na, along with Richard and Judy Krause, attended the Ada versus Seminole football game Friday night.

Leo Scott Donna Richard Judy Krause Ada Seminole

Mrs Hightower Hayes Mercer Visit Worstell Couple

Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs Betty Mercer and Mike visited Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs F E Duncan of Worstell.

W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Betty Mercer Mike F. E. Duncan Worstell

Vance Price and Boys Take Cotton Bale to Stratford

Vance Price and his group plan a Saturday morning trip to Stratford carrying a bale of cotton. The effort reflects daily farm tasks and local rural routines.

Vance Price Stratford

Jaquess Family Visit Noted In Pickett

Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and daughter Mrs Wanda Robins of Pickett were Tuesday night visitors of Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess in a local social note.

Royce Jaquess Wanda Robins Pickett L. C. Jaquess

Mrs. Alice Carr Visits With Mrs Wilma Atke son

Mrs. Alice Carr visited Friday evening with Mrs. Wilma Atkedson. The two women spent time together in a social call, continuing their longstanding friendship.

Alice Carr Wilma Atkeson

Local social visit reports from Ada and Maxwell

Mrs Hazel Newby and Larry with Dennis McDonald visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell. Mrs Grover Thompson visited Saturday evening with Mrs R E Thompson of Ada.

Hazel Newby Larry Dennis McDonald W. B. Brecheen Maxwell Grover Thompson R. E. Thompson Ada

Ada visitor Miss Earline Johnson called on Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel

Miss Earline Johnson of Ada spent Monday night with the Earl McDaniel household visiting with friends and family members during the evening hour.

Earline Johnson Ada Earl McDaniel

Mrs Tom Hurley Admitted To Valley View Hospital

Mrs Tom Hurley was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Saturday amid unspecified circumstances. The brief notice records the admission without detailing the medical condition or reason for the stay.

Afternoon Report on Patient Condition

A brief update states the patient’s condition is reported as fair. No further details are provided in this fragment.

Vaness FFA land judging team travels to Guthrie

David Golden accompanied the Vaness FFA land judging team to Guthrie on Monday for a re judging event.

David Golden Vaness Ffa Land Guthrie

Mrs A L Smith Visits With J K Smiths

Mrs A L Smith spent from Sunday until Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J K Smith.

A. L. Smith J. K. Smith

Social visit noted at Monday night gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan and Freddy visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J. W. Booth.

Paul Duncan Freddy Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth

Crook and Kite Families Host Weekend Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Crook of Oke mah spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite. Mrs. Crook is a sister of Mrs. Kite.

Jess Crook Okemah P. P. Kite Mrs. Crook Mrs. Kite

Hood Family Visit Recalled From Sunday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean and Mrs. Allie Hood visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Allie Hood P. P. Kite

Ray to Enter Air Force After Physical Passed

Ray completed his physical and will leave November 6 to enter the Air Force. Bobby Perry spent Thursday evening with Lavoid Meek.

Lahoma City Air Force Ray Bobby Perry Lavoid Meek

Larry Newby Spends Saturday Evening With Dennis McDonald

Larry Newby spent Saturday evening with Dennis McDonald, sharing time and conversation in an informal social gathering.

Mary Lou Capes Attends Vanessa Junior High Basketball Game

Mary Lou Capes attended a Vaness Junior High basketball game at Stratford on Monday night.

Mary Lou Capes Vaness Stratford

Local Social Visit Hosts by Stratford Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Woods and Mr. and Mrs. George Files of Stratford.

Earlin Haskins Lewis Woods George Files Stratford

Community Supper Guests Named in Whitson Visit

Monday night supper at Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson featured Kay and Charles Edd Berryman and Mr. and Mrs. Hollis, with Kite Darlene and Donnie also in attendance. Later, Mr. and Mrs. John Norton joined the gathering.

Edd Berryman Kay Charles

McDaniel Family Oil Work Near Okmulgee

Earl McDaniel and his son Jerry are engaged in oil field work near Okmulgee this week. They are actively employed in the field and continuing daily operations in the area.

Earl McDaniel Jerry Okmulgee

Hood and Price Duck Hunt Yields One Duck

Gene Hood and Douglas Price spent Tuesday duck hunting with a single duck bagged, marking a modest outdoor outing.

Gene Hood Douglas Price

May visit with Hood family marks Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Wesley May visit with Mr and Mrs T S Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean Sunday evening at an unspecified location.

Mrs. Wesley May Mrs. T. S. Hood Ann and Wanda Jean

Ada social notes list Roberts guests and gatherings

Mr and Mrs Cris Roberts hosted Kay and Tony with Ada residents J H Roberts. Jolene Meek was Tuesday night guest of Mr and Mrs Leo Scott with Donna and Sherry.

Jolene Meek Mrs Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Mrs. McDonalds Visit Cowling Hospital Patient

Mrs. Mark McDonald and Mrs. Velma McDonald of Center visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. McDonald a patient at Cowling hospital. His condition is improved.

Mark McDonald Velma McDonald Center Mr. McDonald Cowling Hospital

Visit at the Scott Home Arranges Brief Sunday Stop

Jolene Meek Berlene Meek and Phyllis Hayes visited the Scott home Sunday for a short time. They were welcomed by Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and their daughters.

Jolene Berlene Meek Phyllis Hayes Leo Scott

Jean Golden Spends Friday Night with Tilley and Lee Family

Jean Golden spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee providing a social gathering among local residents in the community.

Jean Golden Karl Tilley Gerald Carlton Lee

Duncan and Haggard Visit Sun W. Hightower

Mr and Mrs F E Duncan and Mrs Sadie Haggard visited Sun W H Hightower in a social call. The gathering included brief conversation and refreshments.

Eddy Berryman and Kay Visit Whitsons and Henry

Mr and Mrs Eddy Berryman Kay and Charles spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs QO S Whitson and Henry.

Eddy Berryman Kay Charles Mrs. QO S. Whitson Henry

Social visit noted by local residents

Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott, Donna Kaye and Sherry in a small neighborhood gathering.

Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Leo Scott Donna Kaye Sherry

Ronnie Newby Spends Night with Larry Cunningham

Ronnie Newby spent one night recently with Larry Cunningham of the Worstell Community.

Ronnie Newby Larry Cunningham Worstell

Dinner guests noted by Mr and Mrs Lee Scott

Monday guests included Mrs Virgil Meek Jolene Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs W H Hightower visiting the Scotts at their home.

Lee Scott Virgil Meek Jolene Gracie Hayes W. H. Hightower

Sunday Visitors At Mrs Hayes Home

Sunday guests included Mrs Sybil Jones Mary Lou Deana Mrs Virgil Meek Jo lene Berlene Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer Mike and Ricky from Fort Worth Texas and Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson and Donnie of Oklahoma City visiting Mrs Gracie Hayes and Phyllis.

Gracie Hayes Phyllis Sybil Jones Mary Lou Deana Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene Homer Mercer Mike and Ricky Fort Worth Tex Donald Ray Henson Donnie Oklahoma City

Pickett Boys Triumph Over Union Hill 50 to 10

The Pickett team defeated Union Hill by a 50 to 10 score while leading 34 to 2 at halftime, showcasing a dominant performance and strong defense throughout the game.

Pel Pickett Union Hill

Mrs Hughes to Stay With Relatives During Husband's Service

Mrs A C Hughes will spend the next three months with her parents Mr and Mrs Emmet McCurdy while her husband serves with the armed forces.

A. C. Hughes Emmet McCurdy

Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson Visit Relatives in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson spent the weekend with his aunt at Talihina and also visited Poteau and Wister Sunday.

Mrs. Impson Anderson Talihina Poteau and Wister

Crawley Family Visits Mrs Bennitt on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley and family of County Line spent a short time Sunday with Mrs J G Bennitt.

Mrs Lora Ellis Visits Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Lora Ellis visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Sarah Jane Robinson.

Lora Ellis Sarah Jane Robinson

Schoolchildren await photos from last week’s shoot

The school children anticipate receiving portraits taken this past week.

Mrs Leora Wilfong Visits Bill Rose Home Tuesday

Mrs Leora Wilfong spent Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Rose, sharing a social visit and conversation during an informal gathering.

Leora Wilfong Bill Rose

New Pupils Kay and Charles Berryman Enroll This Week

Two new students join the school this week, Kay Berryman and Charles Berryman, formerly from Shawnee, expanding the class roster.

Kay Charles Berryman Shawnee

Jody McDaniel Visits Grisom Home in Pickett

Jody McDaniel spent Monday night as a guest in the Grisom residence located in Pickett County. The visit occurred at the Grisom home on a Monday evening with no additional details released.

Jody McDaniel Grisom Pickett

Mrs Jocie Thompson Visits Valley View Patient Monday

Mrs Jocie Thompson called on Monday afternoon with Mrs Tom Hurley who is a patient in Valley View hospital.

Jocie Thompson Tom Hurley Valley View Hospital

Golden visit to Center families on Sunday afternoon

Jean and David Golden visited Sunday afternoon in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and family and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright of Center.

Jean and David Golden Clifford Lamb Robert Wright Center

Mrs Hazel Newby Visits Mrs Edith McDaniel

Mrs Hazel Newby was a visitor Tuesday evening of Mrs Edith McDaniel.

Hazel Newby Edith McDaniel

Vanoss Hosts Saswaka in Tuesday Basketball Game

Mrs. Jocie Thompson and Raymond attended the Vanoss versus Saswaka game Tuesday night at Vanoss High School. The matchup featured Vanoss and Saswaka in a local in town contest.

Jocie Thompson Raymond Vanoss Saswaka

Mrs Clifford Lamb Visited By Family Friends

Mrs Clifford Lamb welcomed Donnie and Phyllis with Mrs Bennie Farmer Garey and Elton for a Wednesday visit in the community home setting.

Clifford Lamb Donnie and Phyllis Bennie Farmer Garey and Elton

Weekend Visit Ties Duncan Families to Kite Relatives

Mrs Johnny Wifong and Vinita of Duncan visited over the weekend with Mrs Wilfong s parents Mr and Mrs P P Kite.

Johnny Wifong Vinita of Duncan

Durant hosts Smith couples for a social visit

Mrs A L Smith and Mrs Leonard Smith stayed Tuesday night in Durant as guests of Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie and Shar on Ruth.

A. L. Smith Leonard Smith Durant Clesto Leslie Sharon Ruth

Booth Family Visitation Near Ada Saturday

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. George Booth hosted a gathering with their sons Larry Steven and Danny at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J W Booth on Saturday.

Bebee School Welcomes County Health Nurse Visitor

Mrs. E Hisle the County Health nurse visited Bebee School on Monday to review health matters and interact with staff and students.

E. Hisle Bebee

Stonewall Visitor Spends Evening at Capes Home

Bobby Snow of Stonewall visited Sunday night at the home of Mr and Mrs A L Capes, sharing a social evening.

Bobby Snow Stonewall A. L. Capes

Judy Krause Spends Afternoon with Donna Kaye Scott

Judy Krause spent Sunday afternoon with Donna Kaye Scott, sharing time together and conversation at an informal gathering.

Judy Krause Donna Kaye Scott

Mrs. Virginia Tilley and Carl ton Lee Visit Worstell

Mrs Virginia Tilley and Carl ton Lee called on Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan, Jerry and Freddy of Worstell for a social visit.

Virginia Tilley Carlton Lee Paul Duncan Jerry and Freddy of Worstell

Little Rickey Ray Roberts Birth Draws Family Visitors

Little Rickey Ray Roberts, newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts, has many visitors since returning home from the hospital. Among those stopping by are Cris Roberts and family Kay Tony A L Cape family Mark McDonald Leslie Perry Sondra J W Murray Billy Joy Roberts Carolyn Joy Jr James Evans Leo Scott Donna Sherry Jolene Meek.

Little Rickey Ray Roberts Ray Roberts Cris Roberts Kay Tony A. L. Cape Mark McDonald Leslie Perry Sondra J. W. Murray Billy Joy Roberts Carolyn Joy Jr James Evans Leo Scott Donna and Sherry Jolene Meek

Perrys and Teels Host Ada Guests

Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and Sondra Kay visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Hershel Teel and their children of Ada.

Leslie Perry Sondra Kay Hershel Teel Ada

Wilfongz and Vinita Stay Night with Duncan Friends

Mrs Edith Wilfongz and Vinita of Duncan spent Saturday night with Mrs Leora Wilfong and Gien.

Edith Wilfongz Vinita of Duncan Leora Wilfong Gien

Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry Visit Sunday Night

Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry visited Sunday night with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.

Leo Scott Sherry W_ H_ Hightower

Good Neighbor Club gathering in Ada at Mrs Law home

Mrs Clifford Lamb and Phyllis attended the Good Neighbor Club event on Wednesday at the Ada residence of Mrs Aleta Law. The informal meeting focused on community activities and neighborly support.

Clifford Lamb Phyllis Good Neighbor Club Aleta Law Ada

Summer's Chapel Supper Visit Noted

Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Groves shared a Thursday evening meal with Mr. and Mrs. W A Vallandingham at Summer's Chapel, detailing a pleasant local social gathering.

Floyd Groves Ada W. A. Vallandingham

Visitors Call On New Neighbors Mr and Mrs John Qualls

Saturday afternoon visitors called on the new neighbors Mr and Mrs John Qualls. They included Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene Mr and Mrs D B Robinson and Mrs Emmett Light.

John Qualls Oscar Carson Irene D. B. Robinson Emmett Light

Rev and Mrs Jones visit Mr and Mrs Northam Sunday

Reverend and Mrs Scott Jones of the Free Will Baptist Church visited Mr G D Northam and Mrs Northam on Sunday in a friendly call.

Scott Jones The Free Will Baptist Church G. D. Northam

Halloween Party At Schoolhouse Friday Night

A Hallowe en party sponsored by the Home Demonstration club will be held at 7 30 Friday night October 28 at the school house. All are invited and masks are welcome.

Weekend Visit Of Underhills With Thompson Family Near Bartlesville

Mr and Mrs J D Underhill spent the weekend with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs D C Thompson near Bartlesville.

J. D. Underhill Mrs D. C. Thompson Bartlesville

Visitors at Impson Anderson Home

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Rutherford of Ada and Pete Moody of Tulsa visited the home of Impson Anderson on Sunday.

Impson Anderson Aubrey Rutherford Ada Pete Moody Tulsa

Sunday Dinner Guests At Wallandingham Home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wallandingham were her nephew Mr. and Mrs Bruce Shirley and children Billy and Charlotte.

W. A. Wallandingham Ae Bruce Shirley Billy and Charlotte

Visitors Attend Sunday Night Service at Galey Missionary Baptist Church

Visitors attended Sunday night services at the Galey Missionary Baptist Church, joining congregants for evening worship and fellowship.

J. D. Underhill Galey Missionary Baptist Church

Tucker Family Visit Highlights Ada Brother

Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Saturday night with his brother Everett Tucker of Ada.

Rance Tucker Everett Tucker Ada

Ada trio attends Ice Follies in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Betty Lou Heaps along with Patsy and Gerry Whittle of Ada traveled to Oklahoma City Thursday night to see the Ice Follies and also visited Miss Bonnie Mulligan.

Betty Lou Heaps Patsy Gerry Whittle Ada Oklahoma City Bonnie Mulligan

Summers Chapel School Dismissal For State Teachers Meeting

Summers Chapel School will dismiss Thursday and Friday October 27 and 28 so teachers Mr J D Underhill and Mrs Underhill may attend the State Teachers Meeting in Oklahoma City.

Summers Chapel J. D. Underhill Oklahoma City

Vallandingham Family Weekend Visit Notes

Mr and Mrs J M Vallandingham and son Richard of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W A Vallandingham. Miss Wanda Wilson of Oil Center visited with Betty and Linda Tucker Sunday.

J. M. Vallandingham Richard Tulsa W. A. Vallandingham Wanda Wilson Betty and Linda Tucker

Weekend Visitors From Haworth Arrive With Families

Weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Grose and family were Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Powers, Mickey and Andy, and Mrs. Kenneth Pierce and Yvonna Gale, all of Haworth.

E. H. Grose A. M. Powers Mickey and Andy Kenneth Pierce Yvonna Gale Haworth

Guthrie trip by land judging team with sponsor Hensley

David Sutton joined the land judging team on Monday in Guthrie alongside their sponsor N. J. Hensley of Vanoss High School. The group traveled for the event and represented Vanoss in the judging competition.

David Sutton Guthrie Land N. J. Hensley Vanoss High School

Pickett Girls Top Summers Chapel In Friday Bout

Pickett girls basketball defeated Summers Chapel on Friday in a competitive game. The victory extends Pickett’s season and showcases key plays by the team.

Pickett

Robbins Family Dinner Hosts Highlight Social Visit

Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins and Kay dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins of Pecan Grove, sharing a casual social evening.

Floyd Robbins Kay Mrs Raymond Robbins Pecan Grove

Ada couple visits Saturday with Jaquess couple

Mr and Mrs Ted Milam of Ada visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess.

Ted Milam Ada Royce Jaquess

Monday Dinner Guests at Mrs Floyd Robbins Home

Monday dinner guests of Mrs Floyd Robbins were Mrs Jean Abbott and children, Mrs Gale Abbott and Thelma Jean Garrett.

Floyd Robbins Jean Abbott Gale Abbott Thelma Jean Garrett

Social visit notes from Stratford and area

Visiting Sunday with Mrs E J McCause were Beth Farr Stone wall and Joyce Bittle Ada Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe Judy and Jennifer attended a play in Stratford Friday night Mr and Mrs Alvin Sutton and Roberta visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton and family

E. J. McCause Beth Farr Stonewall Joyce Bittle Ada Charlie Enloe Judy Jennifer Stratford Alvin Sutton Roberta Mrs Alfred Sutton

Family Attends Muskogee Funeral of John Rogers

Mr. and Mrs. Loy Wood traveled to Muskogee Friday morning to join Mrs. W. O. Skinner of Phoenix Arizona who flew in after the death of her brother John Rogers. They attended the funeral Friday afternoon.

Loy Wood Muskogee W. O. Skinner Phoenix Ariz John Rogers

Ada resident visits Mid Losson family for weekend

Mrs. J. M. Jinks of Ada spent the weekend with the Mid Losson family, sharing time and hospitality.

J. M. Jinks Ada Mid _ Losson family

Rutherford couple takes Sunday drive to Sulphur and Roff

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rutherford enjoyed a Sunday drive visiting Sulphur and Roff.

Jimmy Rutherford

Ada women shop in Oklahoma City outing

Mrs. Betty Lou Heaps and Mrs. Stacy Whittle of Ada spent Friday shopping in Oklahoma City.

Betty Lou Heaps Stacy Whittle Ada Oklahoma City

Clyde Welch and Junior North Am Business Trip

Clyde Welch and Junior North Am made a business trip to Co Manche Saturday.

Clyde Welch Junior Northam Comanche

Vallandingham and Conn Families Visit

Visitors include Mr and Mrs W A Vallandingham and Mr and Mrs C C Conn of Cromwell accompanying her brother and wife.

W. A. Vallandingham C. C. Conn Cromwell

Magar Family Visitors List After Sunday Gathering

Mrs Owen Magar of Ahloso and Mrs Irene Clutch with her daughter of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Jim Magar on Sunday. Also present was Miss Ruth Magar of Ada.

Jim Magar Owen Magar F Ahloso Irene Clutch Stratford Ruth Magar Ada

Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker Visit Ill Parish Chapel Resident

Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker spent Monday night with Bud Dryden of Parish Chapel, who has been very ill.

Lee Tucker Bud Dryden Parish Chapel

Pickett Jackie Vogt Works in Dun This Week and Next

Mrs. H. C. Wright is in Oklahoma City undergoing treatment. Her condition is somewhat improved.

Jackie Vogt Duncan H. C. Wright Oklahoma City

Mrs Gracie Hayes Visits With Sister Tuesday Morning

Mrs Gracie Hayes visited Tuesday morning with her sister Mrs Virgil Meek in the local neighborhood.

Gracie Hayes Virgil Meek

Phyllis Hayes Attends Ada Church Service Saturday

Phyllis Hayes attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Ada on Saturday night for a church service.

Phyllis Hayes Church of God of Prophecy Ada

Local visitors Bobby Perry and Lavoid Meek visit Vaness School

Bobby Perry and Lavoid Meek visited Vaness School Thursday afternoon to talk with students and staff about activities and future programs.

Bobby Perry Lavoid Meek Vaness

Howard family guests from Wewoka visit Krause clan

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Howard and Charlie Howard of Wewoka were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Krause and family.

G. L. Howard Charlie Howard Wewoka R. R. Krause

New Berryman Family Moves Into J. K. Smith House

Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman join Kay and Charles as new neighbors in the community. The Berrymans recently relocated from Shawnee and are settling into the J. K. Smith residence.

Edd Berryman Kay Charles J. K. Smith Berrymans Shawnee

Wanda Jean Hood Celebrates First Birthday at Home

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood honored their daughter Wanda Jean with a Saturday birthday supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May, and Ann, plus the honoree Wanda Jean Hood, age one.

Mrs. T. S. Hood Wanda Jean Earlin Haskins H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Wesley May T. S. Hood Ann Miss Wanda Jean Hood

Home Demonstration Club Meeting Planned

The Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday afternoon October 28 at Mrs Clyde Kendall's home. Miss Mote will present the program on slip covers.

Home Demonstration Club Clyde Kendall Miss Mote

Lee Tucker Attends OU Colorado Football Game

Lee Tucker attended the Oklahoma Sooners versus Colorado football game Saturday afternoon at Norman.

Lee Tucker Colorado Norman

Family Names in Local Notice

Alfred Sutton and Mr and Mrs Clinton King along with Mr and Mrs Fred King and Wendel King appear in the readable portion of the notice.

Alfred Sutton Clinton King Fred King Wendel King

Pecan Grove Visitors Share Sunday Afternoon Call

Mr and Mrs Jeff Aaron and Mr and Mrs E S Farr spent Sunday afternoon visiting in the Pecan Grove community.

Jeff Aaron Pecan Grove Community E. S. Farr

Weekend Visit to Madill Relatives and Friends

A note reports spending the weekend in Madill visiting relatives and friends, describing time with family members and local gatherings. The account emphasizes personal connections and a brief travel detail.

Lamirand Family Visits Norman Hosts Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Frank Lamirand and family visited Sunday evening in Norman with Mr and Mrs W H Lamirand.

Frank Lamirand Norman W. H. Lamirand

Vaness Junior High Girls Edge Stratford Scare by Six

Vaness Junior High girls basketball saw Laquita Losson and Brenda Southerland on the roster as they faced Stratford Monday night. Stratford pulled ahead by six points in a tight game.

Laquita Losson Brenda Southerland Vaness Stratford

Visiting Monday Evening With Mrs Alfred Sutton

Mrs Alfred Sutton was visited Monday evening by Fannie Nunnly Warren Kelso and Elwan da Sutton.

Alfred Sutton Fannie Nunnly Warren Kelso Elwanda Sutton

Ada visitors see Mrs McCause with Mr and Mrs Bittle

Mr and Mrs Guy Bittle of Ada visited Monday afternoon with Mrs E J McCause. The social call appears in a local society note.

Guy Bittle Ada E. J. McCause

Recent visitors to the Allen Biggs family

Mr. and Mrs. Woodie Logan of Ravia visited the Allen Biggs family, adding to a sequence of neighbors calling on the household.

Allen Biggs Woodie Logan Ravia

Briggs Family Weekend Visit With Brigg Relatives

Mr and Mrs John Briggs and Danny spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs and family.

John Briggs Danny Mrs Ruod Briggs

Foundation Planned for Helen and Bud Jaquess Fame

A foundation is being formed to advance the public profile of Helen and Bud Jaquess, aiming to support arts and community efforts. Details on trustees and funding were not disclosed.

Helen Bud Jaquess

Vaness Houser Family to Return Home Amid Cotton Harvest

The Vaness Houser family plans to return home soon after a period away picking cotton. Many locals joined in gathering pecans due to the strong market price, reflecting a season of farm work and cash crops in the community.

Vaness Houser

Pruitts Visit Biggs Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harlin Pruitt of Seminole visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Allen Biggs and family.

Harlin Pruitt Seminole

Local Residents Enter Recoveries After Surgeries

Leon Flowers underwent an emergency appendectomy Friday morning and is recovering at home soon. V. O. Magar remains hospitalized at Valley View hospital with hopes of soon returning home.

Leon Flowers V. O. Magar Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Walls Visit Davis Oklahoma Relative

Mr and Mrs Doyle Walls visited her father Murray Medcalf and his children this past week. They plan to make their home in Davis Oklahoma.

Doyle Walls Murray Medcalf Davis Okla

Seminole Couple Visits In Texas Home

Mr and Mrs Bill Dulaney of Seminole Texas visited in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs B L Hardin on Tuesday.

Bill Dulaney Seminole Tex B. L. Hardin

Mrs Dorothy McNutt and Son Visit Jacksons

Mrs Dorothy McNutt and her son Chip visited Mr and Mrs C M Jackson on Monday evening for a social call.

Dorothy McNutt Chip C. M. Jackson

The Gantts Return From Western Cotton Picking

The Gantts are home again after spending time out west picking cotton.

Mrs Driskell On Sick List This Week

Mrs Driskell is reported on the sick list this week and the family hopes for her swift recovery.

Mr and Mrs McFarland Visit C L Blankenship Home

Mr and Mrs Martin McFarland of Los Angeles California visited the C L Blankenship home on Monday evening.

Martin McFarland Los Angeles Calif C. L. Blankenship

Stegalls Visit Treas Family Friday Afternoon

Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Stegall of Muskogee visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas Friday afternoon.

M. L. Stegall Muskogee J. C. Treas

Newborns Born to Two Local Families

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Wiser on the birth of son Kenneth Eugene weighing 834 pounds. also to Mr. and Mrs. James Treas on a daughter born Sunday at 6:46 p.m. named Glenna.

Bud Wiser Kenneth Eugene James Treas Glenna

Ardmore Visit By Boien And Parnacher Couples

Mr and Mrs John Boien and Mr and Mrs Loyd Parnacher visited relatives in Ardmore Sunday.

John Boien Loyd Parnacher Ardmore

Mrs Walker Hisle Visits In Checotah This Weekend

Mrs Walker Hisle and her sons visited her mother Mrs Myrtle Size more in Checotah this weekend.

Walker Hisle Myrtle Sizemore Checotah

Miss Charlene Bailey Visits Reagan and J W Brewer

Miss Charlene Bailey of Reagan and J W Brewer from Mill Creek spent Sunday with the John Clif tons.

Charlene Bailey Reagan J. W. Brewer Mill Creek John Cliftons

Mrs Barbee and family visit Mr Barbee in Comanche

Mrs Fred Barbee with Dick and Ellen visited Mr Barbee in Comanche this weekend for a family call.

Fred Barbee Dick and Ellen Mr. Barbee Comanche

Mrs Lutie Fowler Visits Greenville Texas

Mrs Lutie Fowler spent the weekend in Greenville Texas visiting with Mrs Edna Birdsong.

Lutie Fowler Greenville, Tex Edna Birdsong

Pickett school gains accreditation and 4-H club reorganization

Norman Mitchell and G. V. Williams visited Pickett school praising teaching reading and cleanliness and recommended accreditation for this year. The Pickett 4-H Club reorganized with Joann Jaquess as president and other officers. County agents Kozel and Steward enrolled the club in new projects for the coming year.

Norman Mitchell G. V. Williams Pickett Pickett 4-H Club Joann Jaquess Sue Boles Denis Sutton Judy Enloe Jimmy Ross Sanford King Miss Kozel Mr. Steward

Monday Night Visit Tells of Lambs Guests

Monday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and their children included Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and children and Virgil Farmer of Summers Chapel.

Clifford Lamb Bennie Farmer Virgil Farmer Summers Chapel

Tuckers Visit Ada Family Hosts Group From Area

Mr. and Mrs. Oris Roberts and children joined by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Tucker of Ada Tuesday night. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker and family and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Paula of Oil Center.

Oris Roberts E. A. Tucker Ada Tusday Lee Tucker Summers Chapel Rance Tucker Paul Tucker Paula Oil Center

Dinner guests recalled in household notice

Dinner guests of Mrs. Betty Lou Heaps and Patsy and Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson were hosted in their home Tuesday evening.

J. D. Underhill Betty Lou Heaps Patsy Mrs. Impson Anderson

Visitors include Sanders family and relatives from Oklahoma

Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Sanders included Mrs Leo Tittle and her son Omer Jene of Oklahoma City along with Mr and Mrs Gene Hudson of Norman and Mr and Mrs Gerry Rogers of Oklahoma City.

Joe Sanders Leo Tittle Omer Jene Oklahoma City Gene Hudson Norman Gerry Rogers

Welch Spends Weekend with George Layne Family

Clydie Welch spent Saturday night and Sunday with George Layne. They shared Sunday dinner with George’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp.

Clydie Welch George Layne George Ray Kemp

Oklahoma couple plans move back after weekend visit

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Brown and family of Oklahoma City visited relatives and friends over the weekend. They are former residents and are planning to move back in a few weeks.

Ernie Brown Oklahoma City

Mrs. Ray Roberts and family visit Ada relatives

Mrs. Ray Roberts with Pam and Ricky Ray returned home after spending several days with Mrs. Roberts' parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murray of Ada.

Ray Roberts Pam Ricky J. W. Murray Ada

Alvin Wells Visits Adam With Parents Thursday Evening

Alvin Wells of Adam visited a short time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy Thursday evening.

Alvin Wells Adam Mrs. G. C. Wells Billy

Shawnee dinner guests include several families

Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite with Darlene and Donnie visited Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berry, Kay, and Charles of Shawnee.

O. S. Whitson Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie Edd Berryman Kay and Charles Shawnee

Cape Visit With Roberts Family Highlights Thursday

Alene and Mary Lou Cape visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and Pam and Ricky Ray in a social gathering.

Alene Mary Lou Cape Mrs Ray Roberts Pam Ricky Ray

Mrs Edith McDaniel and Mrs Hazel Newby Visit Parents

Mrs Edith McDaniel and Mrs Hazel Newby spent Friday afternoon with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. in an informal family visit noted in local society notes.

Edith McDaniel Hazel Newby W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Mrs Hood's Sunday Visit with Hood Family and Johnnie Jean

Mrs Allie Hood spent Sunday with Mr H C Hood and Mrs Hood and their son Johnnie Jean in a family gathering described in brief social notes.

Mrs Shippe and Mrs Watson Visit Ada Sisters

Mrs. Grant Shippe of Ocean Springs Mississippi and Mrs. Lewis Watson of Ada visited Monday morning with Mr. and Mrs. J K Smith. The two are sisters.

Grant Shippe Ocean Springs Lewis Watson Ada J. K. Smith

Karl Tilley Attends Thursday Ada Fire Station First Aid Class

Karl Tilley attends a weekly first aid class held at the Ada fire station every Thursday night. The program provides basic emergency medical training for residents and volunteers in the community.

Karl Tilley Ada

Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W Booth Visit Thursday Night

Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs J W Booth visited Thursday night in the home of Mr and Mrs.

Vernon Scaff J. W. Booth F. E. Duncan Worstell

Duncan Couple Visit Weekend With Welch Family Ties

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Snider of Duncan visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Welch and family. Clyde and Bob are cousins.

Bob Snider Duncan Clyde Welch Clyde Bob

Absences Reported From Local School Amid Illness

Margaret McCurdy Patsy Heaps and Steven Gray were absent from school part of last week due to illness. officials note extended absence is possible.

Margaret McCurdy Patsy Heaps Steven Gray

Shawnee Woman Spends Weekend with Barbara Ann McDonald

Wilma Coleman of Shawnee spent the weekend with Barbara Ann McDonald, sharing time at a local residence and engaging in social visits during the period.

Wilma Coleman Shawnee Barbara Ann McDonald

Kirkleys Visit Perry Family in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs G W Kirkley of Oklahoma City were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and Sondra Kay.

G. W. Kirkley Oklahoma City Leslie Perry Sondra Kay

Ada couple visits Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glen

Mr and Mrs Odis Wilfong of Ada were visitors Sunday evening of Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glen.

Odis Wilfong Ada Leora Wilfong Glen

Mrs E J Light Attends Free Will Baptist Conference

Mrs E J Light attended the Free Will Baptist State Conference in Oklahoma City on October 19 and 20.

E. ~J. Light Oklahoma City

Local Moves and Army Leave Highlight Small Town Notices

Mr. and Mrs. John Qualls relocate from Byars to the J. A. Pannell home recently purchased from the late Ruby Lake Smith. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Casper return to Fort Smith with 30 days of military leave.

John Qualls Byars J. A. Pannell Ruby Lake Smith J. D. Casper Fort Smith

Ray Carr Spends Tuesday in Ok

Local note records Ray Carr spending Tuesday in Oklahoma as part of a routine visit. Details are sparse but place and date are indicated with no further context.

Ray Carr

Summers Chapel Girls Rally After Friday Bout at Center

Summers Chapel and Pickett met in a Friday afternoon girls game at Center gymnasium with action lively and the score unfolding as a close contest.

Summers Chapel Center Gymnasium Pickett Summers Cha

Sunday dinner guests at Mid Lessons include Mentzer and Baggett

Sunday dinner guests were Miss Mary Frances Mentzer and Mr and Mrs Bob Baggett of Oklahoma City. Mrs Ada Norton, Ada, was also visiting.

Mary Frances Mentzer Bob Baggett Oklahoma City

Reed couple and Virginia travel with Clarence Marcum to Denison

Mr. and Mrs. John Reed and Virginia joined Clarence Marcum on a business trip to Denison Texas last Saturday.

John Reed Virginia Clarence Marcum Denison, Tex

Frederick brothers missing school due to illness

Jerry and Jimmy Frederick were absent from school last week because they were ill.

Jerry Jimmy Frederick

Ahloso School HalloweEen Party Draws Crowd

The Ahloso school held a Monday night Hallowe en celebration with games and a long list of attendees including Johnny Magar Ralph Biggs Ronnie Davenport Houston Walton Pat Spencer Lois Sims Jolene Greenwood Diana Clifton Tony Thomas Ronald Brashier Sue Magar Macalven Green Betty Medcalf Jo Kay Underwood Eva Lou Hatton La Donna Lee Larry Hawkins Lewis Sims Jimmy Lou Green and Carl Watts. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. J C Treas and Mr Harrel.

Ahloso School Johnny Magar Ralph Biggs Ronnie Davenport Houston Walton Pat Spencer Lois Sims Jolene Greenwood Diana Clifton Tony Thomas Ronald Brashier Sue Magar Macalven Green Betty Medcalf Jo Kay Underwood Eva Lou Hatton la Donna Lee Larry Hawkins Lewis Sims Jimmy Lou Green Carl Watts J. C. Treas Harrel

First Grade Studies Cotton Then Harvests Field Pledge

First graders studied cotton with stalks showing blooms squares and bolls. They collected cotton in a field totaling 30 pounds and were paid for the harvest. Lovie Moshier treated the class to pop and candy afterward.

Lovie Moshier

Seventh Annual Basketball Tournament at Ahleso

The event runs November 14 to 18 featuring five classes of boys and girls in the meet.

Ahleso

Ahloso Hosts Latta in Season Opener Basketball

Ahloso hosted Latta Friday night with the Ahloso girls winning 39 to 10 and the Latta boys defeating Ahloso 38 to 11 on the home court.

Ahloso Latta

Seventh and eighth graders lead Monday assembly program

The seventh and eighth grade classes led the morning assembly with flag salutes and the Lord's Prayer by Pat Spencer. A Hallowe en play was presented and readings were given by Lois Sims Jo Kay Underwood and Jolene Greenwood. The group sang several songs with Mrs. West at the piano as Mr Treas announced and the Lost and Found was recognized. Visitors included Mrs Kit Thomas and party Mrs John Reed Mrs G W Sims Ruth Ann Mrs Ed Brashier Mrs John Clifton and Mrs Douglas Smith Clarence Odom Pas bought the Double Lake Grocery.

Pat Spencer Hallowe'en Lois Sims Jo Kay Underwood Jolene Greenwood West Treas Lost and Found Kit Thomas John Reed G. W. Sims Ruth Ann Ed Brashier John Clifton Douglas Smith

Ahloso Cubs Den 1 and Den 2 Meet With Craft Play

Den 1 gathered Thursday at 4 p.m. with three boys absent and finished seats before playing games. Den 2 met Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Freeman Moore's home. boys made Indian tom toms from coffee cans and some were absent due to illness.

Ahloso Den Cubs Freeman Moore

Reed Couple Welcome New Television Set

Mr and Mrs Roy Reed celebrate the arrival of a new television set in their home. The couple expressed satisfaction with the modern appliance and its entertainment value for family viewing.

Roy Reed

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