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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1956

Page

5

Quilting Social and Baptism at Oakman

Mrs. Bobbie Hodge and Donna Jo of California and others visited the Oakman quilting session. Six members stayed all day to finish two quilts. A baptizing was held at 2 30 p m Sunday at Clarence Bauch s pond with Rev Murl Wilson officiating. James Williams was baptized.

Bobbie Hodge Donna Jo California Bernard Nickell Homer Lonnie East Effie Tharp Mildred Lancaster Flora Carter Bessie Poe Ila Pevehouse Mildred Current Clarence Bauch Francis Murl Wilson James Williams

Local visits and family gatherings noted in Homer and Ada area

Eugene Hobbs spent Saturday night with Bobbie Caton and the Hodges. Donna Jo of California vacationing with her parents the Easts and the Hodges of Homer. James Williams and family visited the Wilson household in Francis. Galan Myers was a supper guest at Billy Joe Pevehouse.

Eugene Hobbs Bobbie Caton Galan Myers Billy Joe Pevehouse

Dinner Guests Reflect Small Town Ties

Dinner guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and son William included Mrs. Olive Summers of Ada the mother of Mrs. Carter and a sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Odus Light and daughter Carolyn from Ellingwood Kansas in attendance.

George Carter William

Sunday Visit At Lancaster Home In Oklahoma

Visiting Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster were his father Edd Lancaster of Norman and a brother Earnest Lancaster of Ada.

M. A. Lancaster Edd Lancaster Norman Earnest Lancaster Ada

Pevehouse Family Visits Ada Friends in Ada

Mr and Mrs A E Pevehouse and sons Bill and Vernon and Orland Pevehouse of Baldwin Park Calif visited last week and spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs J C Pender grass and sons Roddy and Gary of Ada.

A. E. Pevehouse Bill and Vernon Orland Pevehouse Baldwin Park Calif J. C. Pendergrass Roddy and Gary Ada

Isaacs Family Visit with Bottoms in Homer

Mr and Mrs S J Isaacs and daughters Delores and Janell visited Wednesday evening with Mrs Isaacs brother and sister in law Olen Bottoms and children of Homer.

S. J. Isaacs Delores and Janell Mrs. Isaacs Mrs. Olen Bottoms Homer

Mrs Earl Myers Visits Konawa Parents Sunday

Mrs Earl Myers spent Sunday at Konawa visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Babe Kellum.

Earl Myers Konawa Mrs Babe Kellum

Summers Home Hosts Family Visit In Oklahoma

Visiting recently at the Summers household were Mrs. M. Shaw of Sapulpa and Mr. red Shaw with his wife from Loving Kansas, staying in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Summers and their children.

Jack Summers M. Shaw Sapulpa Red Shaw Loving, Kan

Social gathering at the Pendergrass home

Visitors included Orland Pevehouse of Baldwin Park California John Pendergrass and sons Rod dy and Gary of Ada Bobbie Winters of Byng Galan Myers Connie and Roger Lancaster Bill and Vernon Pevehouse and Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs with children Eugene Shirley and Norma Faye Friday night.

J. R. Pendergrass Orland Pevehouse Baldwin Park Calif John Pendergrass Roddy and Gary Ada Bobbie Winters Byng Galan Myers Connie Roger Lancaster Bill Vernon Pevehouse Buster Hobbs Eugene Shirley Norma Faye

Connie Lancaster and Sylvia Ca ton Visit Delores Farmer

Connie Lancaster and Sylvia Ca ton visited Sunday with Delores Farmer, sharing time and conversation.

Connie Lancaster Sylvia Caton Delores Farmer

Oil Center social visits highlight local families

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visited Mr and Mrs Everett Pannell in Oil Center for Sunday dinner. In the afternoon Mrs Jones Mrs Pannell and Mrs Lou Woods called on Mrs Sam Biddle who has been ill for several weeks.

Scott Jones Everett Pannell Oil Center Jones Pannel Lou Woods Sam Biddle

Shirley and Opal Williams Visit Delores and Patricia Hampton

Shirley and Opal Williams spent Sunday with Delores and Patricia Hampton for a family gathering and shared time together at the Hampton home.

Shirley Opal Williams Delores Patricia Hampton

Free Will Baptist Church Family Picnic at Wintersmith Park

Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue with daughter Cathy and church members enjoyed a Sunday picnic after services at Wintersmith Park. They spread lunch and spent the afternoon visiting.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Free Will Baptist Church of Wilson Wintersmith Park

Bottoms Family Visits Relatives Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms and their children visited Saturday night at the home of his sister Mrs Sid Isaacs and her family.

Olen Bottoms Sid Isaacs

Visit by Mrs Melton and daughter to Mrs Clark

Mrs. Retha Melton and her daughter visited over the weekend with Mrs. Mary Clark and Catherine.

Retha Melton Mary Clark Catherine

Texas Cousins Visit Mrs Hobbs Family Thursday

Mrs Inez Hobbs hosted a Thursday visit with her cousin Mr and Mrs Wainwright of Texas and their family in their home.

Inez Hobbs Mrs. Wainwright Texas

Mrs Delthea Stafford Improves After Hospital Stay

Mrs Delthea Stafford of Seminal is much improved after a week in Valley View Hospital and has returned to her mother Mrs Doolin's home in Vamoosa.

Roper and Son Visit Caton Family for Sunday Dinner

J. L. Roper and his son visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and their children for Sunday dinner in Cleburne, sharing a family gathering in a local community note.

J. L. Roper Cleburne Mrs Jimmie Caton

Visiting Saturday in the Home of Albert and Ila Pevehouse

Albert and Ila Pevehouse host a visiting Saturday at their home, inviting neighbors and friends to share a day of hospitality and community connection.

Albert and Ila Pevehouse

Notable Families Mentioned in Byng Ada Area Notices

Mrs Pauline Winters and her sons Bobbie and Kenny of Byng, Mr and Mrs John Pender and their son grass and son Jerry Davidson are referenced in local notices. The fragment implies familial lines connected to Ada and Byng communities with named individuals.

Pauline Winters Bobbie and Kenny Byng John Pendergrass Ada Jerry Davidson

Ada Woman Bernice Wilson Ill in Local Hospital

Mrs. Bernice Wilson of Ada is ill and a patient in a local hospital at this writing. She is a step sister of Scott Jones.

Bernice Wilson Ada Scott Jones

Wetumka Couple Visits Hampton Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Cub Owens of Wetumka visited Sunday in the home of her sister and family Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and children Cleborne Roper also visited the Hamptons awhile Sunday afternoon

Cub Owens Wetumka C. H. Hampton Cleborne Roper Hamptons

Mrs. Vivian Hogue Visits Mrs. Ott of Byng Saturday

Mrs. Vivian Hogue called on Mrs. Ott of Byng during a Saturday visit, sharing time and greetings.

Vivian Hogue

Dean Family Social Visit Recounted

Mrs. Rudolph Dean of Ada hosted relatives while Eugene and Gloster Caton spent Sunday with them, sharing family time and chatting about recent happenings.

Rudolph Dean Ada Eugene and Gloster Caton

Family Listing of Relatives and Locations

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie East with their daughter and family including Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Hodge and baby Donna Jo Ann of Port Hueneme California. Also noted are Mr. East's parents Mr. and Mrs. O. C. East of Seminole Leonard Hobbs of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Rachel Bellar of Ada.

Bobbie Hodge Donna Jo California Lonnie East Mrs. Hodge Homer Donna Jo Ann Port Hueneme Calif Mr. East O. C. East Seminole Leonard Hobbs Oklahoma City Rachel Bellar Ada

Larry Sloan Visited Homer Monday Night with Vernon Pevehouse

Larry Sloan of Homer visited a while Monday night with Vernon Pevehouse, according to local social notes.

Dinner Visit By Ada Family Noted

Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dale Labass and children of Ada.

Ira Wommack Jon Ann Dale Labass Ada

Ada couple visit Summers family over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jordan of Ada spent the weekend with Mrs. Jordan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Summers, and their children.

Kenneth Jordan Ada Jack Summers

Ada Families Attend Gathered Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibson with children join Mrs. Bonnie Brown and daughter Vicky, Mrs. Charles Brown and son from Ada, and Mrs. Thurlow Clark with Betty Sue for a family gathering.

Jack Gibson Bonnie Brown Vicky Charles Brown Ada Thurlow Clark Betty Sue

Wynn Family Hosts Birthday Party for Hubert Wynn

Mr and Mrs E M Wynn celebrated at home Monday night with a birthday party for their son Hubert Ice cream and cake were served to relatives and friends in attendance.

E. M. Wynn Hubert

Golden Family Dinner Guests At Hoener Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Golden and children of Hoener were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. In the afternoon L. D. Winters and sons, Lewis, Bob and Kenny, visited with the Pendergrasses.

Henry Golden Hoener J. R. Pendergrass L. D. Winters and Sons Lewis, Bob and Kenny Pendergrasses

Crawford family visit this Sunday with Buckeleys

Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and their daughter Linda Kay stopped by Sunday to see her brother and his wife and family Mr and Mrs Owen Buckele y.

Joe Crawford Linda Kay Owen Buckeley

Prayer Meeting at Oakman Church Wednesdays

Remember a weekly prayer meeting at Oakman Church every Wednesday night. Everyone is invited to attend and join in the gathering.

Oakman Church

Local Resident Returns Home From Visit

Orland Pevehouse returns to his Baldwin Park California home Friday after visiting relatives in town last week.

Orland Pevehouse Baldwin Park Calif

Visitors from Homer Share Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and daughter Cathy visited with Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan and their children of Homer for a Sunday afternoon gathering.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Archie Sloan Homer

Mrs. Holland Veach Visits Oklahoma City Hospitalized

Mrs. Holland Veach is visiting this week in Oklahoma City with her son Floyd Veach. Mrs. Veach is in the hospital at Oklahoma City.

Holland Veach Oklahoma City Floyd Veach Veach

Clark Family Visits Sunday With Relatives and Grandchildren

Visiting Sunday were Mrs. Nora Perry and Mrs. Francis Johnson with Stewart Lee their son, joined by Jack Gibson and daughter Cynthia. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Clark and their children Betty Sue and Gene Autry, along with the Clarkes' relatives.

C. T. Clark Betty Sue Gene Autry Nora Perry Francis Johnson Stewart Lee Jack Gibson Cynthia

Hampton family visit gathers neighbors for weekend

Delores, Patricia and Hershell Hampton visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buckeley and children.

Delores, Patricia and Hershell Hampton Robert Buckeley

Nancees Spend Sunday With Crawfords

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance spent awhile Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawford.

J. M. Nance Jim Crawford

Mrs Spaulding Improves After Monday Surgery At Stillwater

Mrs Roy White stays with her mother Mrs Minnie Spaulding in Stillwater where Mrs Spaulding recently underwent surgery Monday and is reported doing fine as a hospital patient.

Roy White Stillwater Minnie Spaulding Spaulding

Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and their children Sue Kay and Harold were Sunday dinner guests of relatives or neighbors, sharing a family afternoon.

Clifford Anson Sue, Kay Harold

Veach Family Reunion Visit Highlighted in Oklahoma City

Bob Veach of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Albert Veach and children spent Sunday at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Holland Veach and children.

Bob Veach Oklahoma City Albert Veach Holland Veach

Ada visitors share Sunday with Clark family

Diamea Orphan and Paula Sue Barnett of Ada visited Sunday with Patricia Hampton Opal Williams and Betty Sue Clark and her parents Mr and Mrs C T Clark.

Diamea Paula Sue Barnett Ada Patricia Hampton Opal Williams Betty Sue Clark Mrs. C. T. Clark

Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson Visit Wagoner for Muskogee Fair

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Anson and their daughter Sue traveled to Wagoner Oklahoma last week for a business trip and attended the Muskogee fair during the visit.

Clifford Anson Sue Wagoner, Okla Muskogee Fair

Angie Wright Hosts Birthday Party for Duvalls

Angie Wright entertained friends Thursday night with ice cream and cake honoring the birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Duvall. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robertson of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Myers of Byng, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance, the Duvalls and Angie.

Angie Wright Jess Duvall Bob Robertson Ada Dorsey Myers Byng L. D. Biard J. M. Nance the Duvalls Angie

Berrymans Visit Relatives Across Oklahoma Tennessee Arkansas

Mr and Mrs J W Berryman left Thursday to visit relatives in Oklahoma Tennessee and Arkansas.

J. W. Berryman Oklahoma Tennessee Arkansas

Homer residents visit Cathy with Sloan family

Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan and children Larry and Loretta of Homer, along with Vernon Pevehouse, visited Cathy for a time Monday night.

Archie Sloan Larry and Loretta Homer Vernon Pevehouse Curtis Hogue Cathy

Ada Church Friends Visit Crawford Family

A group from the Church of God in Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford. The Crawfords had attended church there until several months ago when Mrs Crawford fell ill.

Church of God Ada Jim Crawford Crawfords Crawford

Ada man visits daughter and family for weekend

J W Coventon of Ada spent the weekend with his daughter and family Mr and Mrs W J Guest Susan and Sonny.

J.W. Coventon Ada Mrs W. J. Guest Susan Sonny

Duvalls Attend Birthday Dinner in Enid

Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall spent the weekend in Enid at the home of his sister and family Mr and Mrs J D Quaid. Mrs Quaid honored her brother and sister in law with a birthday dinner Saturday. Mr and Mrs Dorsey Myers of Byng accompanied them to Enid.

Jess Duvall Enid J. D. Quaid Quaid Mrs. Dorsey -Myers of Byng

Mrs Effie Tharp Visits With Angie Wright

Mrs Effie Tharp spent time visiting on Monday with Angie Wright in a neighborhood social moment.

Effie Tharp Angie Wright

New School Year Opens Smoothly in Byng

School has started and settled into a regular routine. Younger children enjoy new classrooms with each room equipped with a drinking fountain and rest room.

Alice Henry

FHA Officers Named for the Year and Freshman Initiation

The year’s FHA officers include Peggy Brandon as president Sarath Parker as vice president Roberta Kaiser as secretary Sue Cranton as historian Joyce Coffee as parliamentarian Veralle Wells as reporter Sue Kaiser as song leader and parents Mrs Bill Keller Mrs Ancil Walker Mrs Lester Lillard and Mrs Luther Brandon as chapter support plus advisor Mrs Dellinger. Initiation for the freshman FHA members is set for Monday through Friday this week with a slumber party at the gym Friday night to close the activities.

FHA Peggy Brandon Sarath Parker Roberta Kaiser Sue Cr2nton Joyce Coffee Veralle Wells Sue Kaiser Bill Keller Ancil Walker Lester Lillard Luther Brandon Dellinger

Morrison Families Gather in Ada and Oklahoma City

Ada and Oklahoma City social notes record numerous Morrison households including Mr. and Mrs. Kimsey Morrison and R. C. Brown and many relatives. threads mention Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Smith and Lynn and Donna, Arlen Langston and Lena, Myrtle McGehee and Wanda Sue, plus the Roberts and Wyrick families and others from Happyland Byng and Ada.

Mrs Nannie Lee Christain Visits Sister

Mrs Nannie Lee Christain visited her sister Mrs J D Hooton.

Nannie Lee Christain J. D. Hooton

Ingram Family Visits Myers Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Zack Ingram and their children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lester Myers and family.

Zack Ingram Lester Myers

County Fair tournament crowns baseball champions

A local baseball team shines by winning the County Fair tournament, earning pride for the community and showcasing strong pitching and clutch hitting during the event.

Stonewall Families Visit Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston and children Jerry and Karen of Stonewall visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Reed of Duncan visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford and aunt Mrs Alma Brooks on Monday. Mrs Dora Lee Hicks and children spent Monday morning with her aunt Mrs Virgie Johnston.

Lloyd Johnston Jerry Karen Stonewall Paul Johnston Roy Reed Duncan Ralph Wofford Alma Brooks Dora Lee Hicks Virgie Johnston

Birthday party guests listed for Mrs. Henry in Winter Smith Park

Attendees at Mrs. Etta Henry's birthday party in Winter Smith Park Friday night include Sybie Stokes and David Stonewall, Drexal Sales, Glenna Jo and Billy Keith Gray, Mark Bryan Landrith, Ada, Peggy Brandon and Jimmy Henry, T. W. Henry, Alice and Harley Byng, J. D. Branscum and Linda of Oklahoma City.

Etta Henry Wintersmith Park Sybie Stokes David Stonewall Drexal Sales Glenna Jo Billy Keith Gray Mark Bryan Landrith Ada Peggy Brandon Jimmy Henry T. W. Henry Alice Harley Byng J. D. Branscum Linda Oklahoma City

Mrs Edna Johnston and others visit neighbors

Mrs Edna Johnston hosted company Tuesday evening. Mrs Willie Williams and her son Burtis called on Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston Tuesday night.

Willie Williams Burtis Jake Johnston

Mrs Willie Williams and Child Ren Go to Hinton for Bolls

Mrs Willie Williams and her children left for Hinton on Sunday to pull bolls, according to a brief local notice.

Willie Williams Hinton Bolls

Johnstons Buy Home Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston

The couple has purchased a house and their daughter is identified as the child of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnston.

Mrs Ben Johnston

Rocky Point Sermon Schedule Shifts to Weekends

Preaching services at Rocky Point have been moved to the second and fourth Saturday night and Sunday, adjusting the weekend worship timetable for the congregation.

Rocky Point

Johnston family gathering across generations

Mrs. Virgie Johnston and grandson Keith Alan visited Grandma and Grandpa Johnston on Tuesday. Mrs. Larice Johnston with children and Mrs. Alice Johnston and Judy of Stonewall joined Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Johnston for Tuesday evening.

Virgie Johnston Keith Alan Grandma Grandpa Johnston Larice Johnston Alice Johnston Judy Stonewall

Jake Johnston Called on Mr Badley Saturday Morning

Mr Badley received a call from Jake Johnston on Saturday morning. The brief exchange concerned a local matter and set the day’s events in motion.

Mr. Badley Jake Johnston

Johnston Trades Plymouth for Mercury Car Swap

John Royce Johnston trades his Plymouth for a 1953 Mercury, rumors hint a pretty blonde influenced the swap.

John Royce Johnston Plymouth

Ada trio attends Pentecostal Holiness Church service

Helen Clifford spent Sunday night with friends Phyllis and Lawanda Misenhimer of Ada. The girls attended church at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada Sunday night.

Helen Clifford Phyllis Lawanda Misenhimer Ada Pentecostal Holiness Church

Johnston Family Social Evening Noted

Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Johnston included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnston and Judy of Stonewall, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnston, Ben Johnston and Davey, Mrs. Dora Lee Hicks and her sons Mack and Jack.

R. E. Johnston Bill Johnston Judy Stonewall Jake Johnston Ben Johnston Davey Dora Lee Hicks Mack and Jack

Johnston Family Visits Mentioned In Thursday Calls

Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and son Davey called on his father R E Johnston Thursday evening John Royce Johnston of Pauls Valley called on his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston Thursday morning

Ben Johnston Davey R. E. Johnston John Royce Johnston Pauls Valley Jake Johnston

Johnston couple visits Johnston couple Sunday night

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston called on Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston Sunday night in a cordial social gesture.

Jake Johnston Mrs Paul Johnston

Johnston Family Visit Highlights Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston and Mary Sue visited Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston and family Sunday in a show of family ties.

Jake Johnston Mary Sue Roy Johnston

Miss Peggy Johnston Visits Cousin for Thursday Night

Mary Sue Johnston hosted Miss Peggy Johnston for a Thursday night visit. John Boyce Clifford traveled to Oklahoma City Monday for the State Fair as a 4 H delegate and plans to return home Wednesday evening.

Peggy Johnston Mary Sue Johnston John Boyce Clifford Oklahoma City

Worstell Sunday School Attendance Awarded and Visitors List

Sunday School attendance for September 23 reached 45 with the Adult Class winning the offering banner and the Young People's Class earning the attendance banner. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Benny Farmer and family and several local residents from Ade Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Johnston Family Show Off New 1956 Ford

Mr and Mrs R H Johnston Roger Kent and Carla Denece of Pauls Valley spent Sunday evening with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston and showed off their new 1956 Ford they just bought Friday.

R. H. Johnston Roger Kent Carla Denece Pauls Valley Jake Johnston

Valley and Tupelo Misses Spend Sunday Evening

Miss Freya Heidlage of Pauls Valley and Miss Kay Durland of Tupelo spent Sunday evening with friends at an informal social gathering. Their hosts were listed as residents of the area, with plans for future outings and community events hinted.

Freya Heidlage Pauls Valley Kay Durland Tupelo Mary Sue Johnston

Ada social visit noted by local residents

Mrs. Virgil Meek and Mrs. Gracie Hayes called on Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Farrel Jones and Denise in Ada, accompanied by Mrs. Jones.

Virgil Meek Gracie Hayes Farrel Jones Denise Ada

Johnston Family Reunion With Keith Alan Visits Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Johnston of Pauls Valley spent Sunday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston. They returned after Keith Alan spent the past week with his grandparents.

Arthur Lee Johnston Pauls Valley Jake Johnston Keith Alan

Attendees at County Fair From Local Community

Among those from this community who attended the County Fair were Mrs. Neta Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stephenson, Wanda and Sandra, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan and Freddie, Mary Low and Deanna Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan, Karen and Patricia.

Neta Goodwin W. L. Stephenson Wanda Sandra Paul Duncan Freddie Mary Low Deanna Jones James Duncan Karen Patricia

Tupelo man visits niece on Monday evening

Edgar Cross of Tupelo visited his niece Mrs. Lois Clifford Monday evening, sharing time with family.

Edgar Cross Tupelo Lois Clifford

Ada teen Lyndia Jones visits with grandparents

Lyndia Denise Jones of Ada visited Tuesday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oss Jones.

Lyndia Denise Jones Ada Mrs Oss Jones

Mrs Hicks Plans California Trip If Sons Are Ready

Mrs Eugene Hicks visits her brother Bob Johnston in Oklahoma City and returns to her mother Mrs Ben Johnston. She hopes to leave for California Monday if her three sons can be cared for by their grandmother Mrs Edna Johnston.

Eugene Hicks Bob Johnston Oklahoma City Ben Johnston California Edna Johnston

Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Binkley Visit Hightowers

Mrs. F. E. Duncan and Mrs. John Binkley called on Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower in Bebee recently.

F. E. Duncan John Binkley W. H. Hightower Bebee

Mrs Edna Cross Visits Niece In Tupelo

Mrs Edna Cross of Tupelo visited her niece Mrs Lois Coifford Thursday evening.

Edna Cross Tupelo Lois Coifford

Hicks Family Trip To Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hicks and their two sons and Peggy Johnston traveled to Oklahoma City on Friday to visit their brother Bob Johnston and his family.

Eugene Hicks Peggy Johnston Oklahoma City Bob Johnston

Ready to Start Sewing in Homemaking Class

In Homemaking class students have the material and pattern on hand and are prepared to begin sewing. The note indicates readiness to start the sewing project with available supplies and guidance.

Keith Alan Johnston Visits Pauls Valley With Grandparents

Keith Alan Johnston of Pauls Valley is spending the week visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnston.

Keith Alan Johnston Pauls Valley Jake Johnston

Brooks Family Visit Over Weekend in Ada

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda Carol of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Floid Saturday night.

Donald Brooks Linda Carol of Ada Walter Brooks Floid

Drivers Training Class Members Begin Driving Lessons

The drivers' training class members are starting to drive. They have been learning signals and other essential skills needed for driving.

Student Class Officers Elect Held Friday

Home Room meetings were conducted Friday to elect officers for each class level.

Misenhimer Family Visit Highlights Ada Weekend

Ada residents Mr and Mrs Bill Misenhimer and relatives Billye William and Granddad visited Mr and Mrs Choc Clifford on Sunday. Walter Roach from Kiowa spent Friday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs R E.

Bill Misenhimer Billye, William Granddad Misenhimer Ada Choc Clifford Walter Roach Kiowa R. E. Johnston

Brother Fred Sharver Leads Sermons at Local Church

Congregation enjoyed Bro. Fred Sharver filling the pulpit for Sunday morning and evening services. Sharver is president of the Oklahoma Baptist Institute in Marlow.

Bro Fred Sharver Bro. Sharver The Oklahoma Baptist Institute Marlow

Welcome Sayre Family to Our Community

The Sayre family recently moved from Tishomingo to join our town. We extend a warm greeting and hope they settle in smoothly.

Sayre Tishomingo

Thompson visit includes relatives from Weleetka and Norman

Over the weekend Mr and Mrs J O Thompson hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Donald Thompson and Mickey from Weleetka and Ernest Owen Thompson who is teaching and taking classes at Norman.

J. O. Thompson Donald Thompson Mickey Weleetka Ernest Owen Thompson Norman

Mrs Pearl McElhaney Attends National Home Demonstration Council

Mrs Pearl McElhaney left Saturday to attend the National Home Demonstration Council in San Antonio Texas. She will be gone eight days.

Pearl McElhaney National Home Demonstration Council San Antonio Texas

Miss Retha Cantrell at Oklahoma State Fair attendance

Miss Retha Cantrell attended the State Fair in Oklahoma City, joining other visitors for a day of exhibits and entertainment at the annual event.

Retha Cantrell Oklahoma City

Visit of Dub Guest Family to Happy Land

Mr and Mrs Dub Guest and their children visited Sunday at Happy land with Mrs Roundtree and family Carolyn Barbara Jane and Richard. Mr Coventon, Ada, father of Mrs Roundtree and Mrs Guest, accompanied them.

Dub Guest Happyland Jim Roundtree Carolyn Barbara Jane Richard

Visitors Attend New Bethel Baptist Service

Visitors at New Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Zack Ingram and family from near Davis Mrs Judy Leddy and her children and Linda Holt referenced in church notes.

New Bethel Baptist Church Zack Ingram Near Davis Judy Leddy Linda Holt

George Gladish Recovers At Home After Heart Attack

George Gladish is recuperating at home after suffering a heart attack last month.

George Gladish

Mary Sue Calls on Pauls Valley Families Monday Night

Mary Sue visited Johnston households in Pauls Valley to see R. H. and Arthur Johnston and their families and John Royce on Monday night.

Ada Visitors at Clifford Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda Carol of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs Choc Clifford Sunday, sharing time with the family.

Donald Brooks Linda Carol of Ada Choc Clifford

Johnston Family Visits Grandparents This Friday

Mrs Eugene Hicks and her sons Molly and Peggy Johnston spent Friday morning with their grandparents Mr and Mrs R E Johnston in a brief social note from the community.

Family and Friends Visit Ada and Vernon Homes

Davey called on Mrs. Virgie Johnston and Mary Sue last week. Glenn McGuire and children from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and Floid Sunday. Sam Hallmark of Vernon Tex is visiting the Johnstons this week. Bill Welbourn spent Sunday with the Johnston family. Dollie Sims of Ada spent the weekend with sister Edna Johnston.

Ben Johnston Davey Virgie Johnston Mary Sue Glenn McGuire Ada Walter Brooks Floid Sunday Sam Hallmark Vernon, Tex R. E. Johnston Bill Welbourn Mrs Dollie Sims Edna Johnston

Sons Moving from California to Oklahoma City for Jobs

The sons living in California plan to relocate to Oklahoma City where one has secured employment. The move highlights a family relocation due to work.

Morrison family reunion honors Pittsburg visitors

A family reunion was held in Wintersmith Park on Sunday September 23 to honor Mr and Mrs O R Morrison and their children Billy and Patty from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania who are visiting relatives.

Wintersmith Park O. R. Morrison Billy and Patty Pittsburg, Pa Rela

Ada attendees at Oil Center Young People meeting

Lavoid and Berlene Meek and Ruth Phillips of Ada attended the Young People's meeting at the Pentecostal Holiness Church at Oil Center Friday night.

Lavoid Berlene Meek Ruth Phillips Ada Young People’s Pentecostal Holiness Church Oil Center

Attendees Include Lavoid Meek Ruth and Virginia Phillips

A brief social note lists Lavoid Meek Ruth and Virginia Nell Phillips among those attending a local event. The fragment notes their presence without detailing roles or the event’s purpose.

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Free Will Baptist Church

Youth Fellowship session at Free Will Baptist Church in Stratford is set for Saturday night. The gathering invites all young members to join for fellowship and activities.

The Free Will Baptist Church Stratford

Vanoss Students Pose For School Pictures Week

Several Vanoss students had their pictures taken during the week. School pictures are enjoyed by students and parents.

Vanoss

Rev and Mrs Wadie Stephen Visit Meek and Moore Kin

Wanda and Sandra Stephen visited Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene Moore along with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore.

Wadie Stephenson Wanda Sandra Virgil Meek Berlene Herbert Moore

Miss Oletta Pinley Visits Before Ministers Convention

Miss Oletta Pinley visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Pinley and will stay with friends and relatives until the Ministers Convention of the Church of God of Prophecy opens in Broken Arrow at the start of October.

Oletta Pinley Carl Pinley Church of God of Prophecy Broken Arrow

Spurlocks Welcome Visitor to Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs hosts a visit this week from Virgil and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spurlock as part of a family gathering in the city.

Virgil Spurlock Colorado Springs, Colo Virgil Jack Spurlock

Ada visitors share afternoon at Mrs Farrell Jones home

Mrs Virgil Meek, Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs Herbert Moore called Wednesday afternoon at Ada friend Mrs Farrell Jones and Denise.

Virgil Meek Gracie Hayes Herbert Moore Farrell Jones Denise Ada

Mr and Mrs Cunningham Visit Jim Kirkes in Ada Hospital

Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham visited Jim Kirkes at Valley View Hospital in Ada on Sunday. Kirkes has been ill for some time.

Frank Cunningham Jim Kirkes Valley View Hospital Ada Mr. Kirkes

Moore Couple Relocate from Sulphur to Ada

Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore have moved from Sulphur to Ada, new residence noted.

Herbert Moore Sulphur Ada

Mrs Jolene Moore Visits Bebee Grandparents Tuesday

Mrs Jolene Moore visited Tuesday morning with her grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Hightower of the Bebee community.

Jolene Moore Mrs W. H. Hightower Bebee

Ada visit notes Farrel Jones family gathering

Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones and Denise of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones and their family members during a quiet family gathering.

Farrel Jones Denise Ada Arthur Jones

Visitors from Illinois and Indiana Come to Stay

Mrs Cunningham welcomes her sister Mrs Emma Sneed of Illinois and Sneed’s daughter and family Mr and Mrs Arvil Sargent of Indiana for a visit this week.

Frank Cunningham Cunningham Emma Sneed Illinois Sneed Mrs Arvil Sargent Indiana

Teeters Family Visits Duncan and Bors Home

Ada residents Mr and Mrs Jimmy Teeters and their children visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Dun can and bors Sunday night.

Jimmy Teeters Ada Paul Duncan Bors

Moore couple attends Ada church service Sunday night

Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore attended church services at the Church of God of Prophecy in Ada Sunday night.

Herbert Moore Church of God of Prophecy Ada

Duncan Couple Leisurely Monday Fishing Outing

Mr and Mrs F E Duncan spent Monday afternoon fishing in a quiet local stream with no reports of catches. The outing suggests a peaceful day spent together away from daily routines.

F. E. Duncan

Cunningham Couple Return From Texas Vacation

Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham arrived Thursday afternoon returning from a vacation in Texas where they visited many friends and relatives.

Frank Cunningham Texas

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