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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
8
There were 64 in Sunday School at the Free Will Baptist Church with all teachers present. Visitors Mr and Mrs Skinner of Phoenix were welcomed. Rev Scott Jones led both services and the youth fellowship plans a meeting with the Gaar Corner church. A revival is planned for October 1 led by Rev Ode Robinson of Paden.
Mrs Haskins principal of Be bee School says attendance to date is 100 percent. Mr Albert Crow and Mrs Crow and grandson Eddie Hayes and Mrs Luther Parish were Sunday visitors of Mrs Leona Wilfong and Glen.
Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson are having a new well dug and plan to install an electric pump. The couple letters describe their home improvement project and future utility upgrade in clear language.
Mrs Mark McDonald spent Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald of Center.
Sue Hood travels to Hobbs New Mexico to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Brown. The visit highlights family connections and local hospitality during a regional stop.
Mrs. Hubert Parkins and family from Sulphur spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farmer and Debra. Mrs. Parkins is a sister of Mr. Farmer.
Mr and Mrs J C Thomas and their children from Coalgate visited Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J T Miller and family.
Mrs. Karl Tilley along with Gerald and Carlton Lee visited Friday night with Mrs. F. E. Duncan.
Berlene Meek was Sunday dinner guest of Donna Kaye Scott, sharing a meal and conversation in the courtesy visit.
All day services were held at the Church of Christ in the Galey community with preaching and singing. Lunch was served at noon. Attendees from the community included Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite, Darlene and Donnie, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman, Kay and Charles, Earl McDaniel, and Mrs. John Norton.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff visited Saturday night with Grandma Duncan of the Worstell community. Grandma has been seriously ill in recent days and is receiving care at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May of Ada were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and girls Sunday night.
Mrs Hazel Newby and Mrs Edith McDaniel visited Friday afternoon with their sister Mrs Cleo Newby of Ada.
Shirley Bennie and Monroe Atkeson spent Sunday with their grandmother Mrs. Frank Haggard of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Choate and their sons Mike and Ricky of Ada visited Monday in the home of Mrs. Choate's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shaw and Kenneth Lee spent Sunday with Mrs Shaw s parents Mr and Mrs J M Lee of Oakman in a family visit noted by local correspondent.
Henry Whitson spent Saturday night in Shawnee as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman, Kay and Charles.
Mrs. R. E. Cushman along with Mary Jo Betty and Donnie attended the Sunday morning service at Westview Baptist Mission.
Evangelist and Mrs. Orville Smith and their son along with Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie and Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman Kay and Charles of Shawnee visited and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry on Sunday.
Norman Pinley of Worstell visited Sunday afternoon with Glen Pinley in a local family gathering noting a cordial visit and shared conversations.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape traveled to Stonewall on Monday for a business trip. Eva Ann May of Ada spent Monday with the Haskins family. Alice Carr and her son attended a Church of Christ revival in Galey on Saturday. R. E. Tilley of Westview visited Karl Tilley and the Lee children for lunch. Sherry Scott spent Sunday afternoon with Johnnie Jean Hood.
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Bill McDonald were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mark McDonald, along with Barbara Ann and Dennis.
A family get-together was held Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bevers of Ada, Mrs. Tom Medlock of Roff, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bevers, Diana and Joe Don, Mrs. Laura Snowder and Glen of Odessa, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins, and Robert Darrel and Linda Denise of.
Ada, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May of Ada attended a gathering in honor of Mrs. Laura Snowder and Glen who visited relatives for several days and will return to Odessa, Texas. Mrs. Snowder is a sister of Mrs. Haskins.
Luther Miller of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Miller and their children Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs W H Hightower visited and had lunch with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye and Sherry for a church social event at the Galey Church of Christ.
Mr and Mrs Kirk Wells drove a different car on Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower. Mr and Mrs Buster Tate and family of Tupelo were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family.
Mr and Mrs T S Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Earlin. The visit appears to be a social call among local families.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited his sister and family Mr and Mrs Walter Baucom and Doris of Allen on Saturday. Fred Gray and E C Cavener visited Frank Dryden on Monday. Rev and Mrs Bert Jones visited her brother and family Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs on Wednesday evening.
A reunion brings together Clyde Coleman and family from Shawnee and a cousin of Lee from Davis who had not been seen for 25 years. The cousin is identified as the former Miss Jewel Farmer, though her current name is unknown.
Jody McDaniel spent Sunday night with Loyd and Floyd Burk of Oil Center. The gathering focused on local community matters and neighborly hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Raymond spent Sunday in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Barkley Thompson and family. In the afternoon the group visited the 700.
Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen joined Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite and relatives including Darlene Donnie Haskell Kite Danny and Charles for a Monday night visit with Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Hayes and Stevie visited relatives in Holdenville on Tuesday accompanied by W R Hayes of Ada.
Mrs Grover Thompson attended a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Good Neighbor Club hosted at Mrs Violet Hurley's home.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye and Sherry visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Gerald and Carlton Lee.
W. A. Corvin of Egypt spent a short time Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Corvin and Mrs. Lela Corvin, sharing a quiet social visit in their home.
Gwendolyn Golden spent Wednesday night with Barbara McCollum of Ada confirming a social visit between two local residents in the community.
Buster Tate of Tupelo spent several days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete as part of a social visit spanning midweek.
Mrs. Leora Wilfong and her grandson Glen Wilfong visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkes.
Barbara Ann McDonald spent Wednesday night with Alene Cape Yvonne Cape and Mary Lou Cape at an unspecified gathering. The brief note records the social visit among the Cape siblings and McDonald.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley along with Gerald and Carlton Lee traveled to Oklahoma City on Wednesday for a business trip.
Deloris Perry spent Thursday night with Barbara Ann McDonald in what appears to be a social gathering. The two individuals were seen together at a private residence.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry.
Sherry Scott visited Friday evening with Mrs. Kenneth Shaw and their young son Kenneth Lee in a social call.
Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene were Thursday night visitors of Mrs Gracie Hayes.
Ada visited and had lunch with Mrs May's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins, on Sunday in a warm family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley and Glen attended a birthday supper Thursday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Earl Pierce of Oil Center honoring their son Albert Leon on his third birthday.
Mr and Mrs Orville Smith and their son were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie at their home.
Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended Sunday morning services at the Free Will Baptist Church in Sulphur.
Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen and Mr and Mrs Mack Fleming of the Maxwell community.
Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra spent Monday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Tiner.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and Pam visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family.
Mrs. Alice Carr visited Tuesday evening with Mrs. Wilma Atkeson, sharing time at a local gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Barker spent Thursday at Wesley Hospital in Oklahoma City with Mrs. Alene Denton, the Barker’s niece, who is seriously ill after two major operations.
Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis were Saturday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald of Center.
Don Newby spent Sunday in the F. O. Jones home of Union Hill.
Mr and Mrs Dillard McDonald and their children from Tracy California are visiting Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra. Mrs McDonald and Mrs Farmer are sisters.
James Thompson and two companions were involved when a flat tire forced him to pull over and strike a culvert. Jody Mc Daniel and David Golden were present but no serious injuries were reported.
Mrs Loretta Kite and Rusty of Ada visited Monday evening with Mrs H C Hood, sharing time and conversation during the evening gathering.
Mr and Mrs Houston Cape and family of Union Hill visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis.
Mrs. Lela Corvin spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Thomas of Ada, sharing time with local acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra spent Sunday picnicking at Turner Falls. a simple family outing documented in community notes.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.
Stevie and Mrs. Gracie Hayes visited Fort Worth Texas for a weekend hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mercer Rickey and Mike.
Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family and Barbara Ann McDonald visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts Hobart and Rita.
Marvin Crawley traveled with his father E. L. Crawley of Worstell on a business excursion to Pauls Valley Wednesday afternoon.
Little Phyllis Ann Barker visited Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Barker and their children in Pickett, a family gathering noted in local society.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff George Booth Larry Danny and Steven and Mrs J W Booth attended a birthday supper Saturday night in the home of Mr and Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center honoring Mrs Alene Tucker.
Mrs. Lillie Miller and Alvie, Mrs. Iva Stonecipher of Ada and Willie Pierce of Maxwell left Saturday to be with their mother, Mrs. Lina Bevers of Memphis Texas who is in a hospital there in serious condition. Mrs. Miller will stay with her mother for a while. Frank Dryden who has been ill for almost four weeks seems to be better but remains confined to his bed.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children of Oil Center were supper guests of Mrs M R Wood the grandmother on Wednesday.
Florence Isaacs called on Mrs Ann Wilson Tuesday evening, sharing a cordial visit and chat during the early autumn week.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John of Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max in a family gathering reflecting local ties and travel within the community.
Mrs. Florence Cox and her grandsons Bobby and Don Cox of Okemah visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden Sunday evening. The visit linked two sisters through Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Dryden.
Mr and Mrs Buren Magar of Ada and Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Saturday night.
The Pennington and Jackson families plus friends visited Lincoln Park Zoo in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Participants included Milo and Pennington family members, B. B. Jacksons, Mildred Clay, Mayrene Farmer, Gene Maddox, Calvin Pennington, and Rose Jane of Enid.
While in Oklahoma City Sunday Miss Mayrene Farmer Gene Maddox and Miss Melba Jackson and Mrs Mildred Clay went to visit Mr and Mrs J A Patton but did not find them at home.
Mrs Elma Law visited Friday with Ruby Dryden in a brief social call noted by the local society page. The occasion highlighted a friendly get together and two residents sharing updates.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Layne of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family of Oil Center visited Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Mrs. M. R. Wood.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden were Mr and Mrs Owen Magar and family of Ahloso, Mr and Mrs Essel Magar and family of Stratford, Miss Ruth Magar of Ada, Mr and Mrs Jim Magar and E C Cavener and H R.
Mrs Florence Wren of Byford spent time with Mr and Mrs J W Law and traveled to Stratford for a brief visit with Mrs Zona Arthur before returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gravy and family of Oil Center were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Grady Capes of Dougherty and Mrs Hattie Pierce of Fresno Calif spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family.
Mrs. Kenneth Shaw and her son spent Monday visiting her sister Mrs. L. W. Hodges in Homer.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children of Enid returned home Sunday evening after spending two weeks visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce of Maxwell and Mr and Mrs L M Pennington.
The Pennington and Jackson families visited the Capitol Building and enjoyed a Sunday boat ride in Oklahoma City. The outing highlighted civic sights and local recreation.
Mrs. Leslie Perry and Mrs. Sondra McDonald with Mrs. Mark McDonald spent Tuesday evening with their mother Mrs. Luther Teel of Ada.
Dayne Isaacs appeared as Sunday guest of David Golden at Worstell Church. They attended Sunday School and morning worship led by pastor Rev. Jared.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newby and Mrs. Nancy Newby enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Sulphur, according to local social notes.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden of Lawrence visited Ruby and Glen Dryden Friday, sharing a family gathering and catching up with relatives.
Mrs Betty Sue Choate along with Ricky and Mike spent Friday with her mother Mrs John Norton in Ada.
Louise Miller visited Thursday evening with Sherry Scott in a social gathering noted by local reporters. The two women shared conversation and passed time at the event.
Hollis Kite and his son Donnie were seen in Sulphur on Wednesday, indicating a routine visit or local engagement.
Mr and Mrs Hensley and child ren of Vaness and Mrs Edson were Tuesday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs S M Golden and.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited his brother Rev Tom Henson conducting a revival at Tecumseh. Rev Henson is pastor of the Church of God at Johnston north of Shawnee.
E C Cavener helped Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel with tasks across the final three days of last week.
Mrs Edith McDaniel called on Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald Thursday night, sharing time in their home.
Donna Kaye Scott was Saturday night guest of Berlene Meek, sharing conversation and hospitality at a local social gathering.
Mrs S M Golden and Gwendo Lyn visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee.
Don Newby spent Monday night with Larry Cunningham. Kenneth Lee visited Monday night with Mrs. J. E. Shaw of Oil Cen.
Mrs. Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel visited her mother Mrs. M. R. Wood on Sunday night, reporting a family gathering.
Howard Cunningham spent Monday night with Ronnie Newby. Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff attended a surprise barbecue at Wintersmith Park Wednesday night honoring Mr and Mrs M E Booth of Oil Center on their wedding anniversary.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite accompanied by Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite Danny and Rusty from Ada spent Sunday in Okemah as guests of Mr and Mrs Jess Crooks. Mrs Kite and Mrs Crooks are sisters.
Smith and his son from Joplin Missouri were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel. Evangelist Smith is conducting a revival at the local church building.
Jerry Shaw of Oil Center and Charles Lovings of Gaar Corner were Friday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shaw and Kenneth Lee.
Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs George Standridge in Stratford Saturday evening. Mrs Standridge taught school at Parish Chapel a few years back and was Ruby s closest neighbor.
Mrs Floyd Ferguson and her sons of Ada visited her sister in law Mrs C E Mulheim on Monday evening.
Mrs. M. R. Wood entertained Monday with invited guests including sister Mrs. H. P. Flippin of Okmulgee and brother-in-law Farmer Jones of Lytle Texas. The group visited Stratford to see Emma Flippin and Elmer Burch, childhood friends from Arkansas, and travels included Ada connections and local visits with extended family and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence and Debra visited Monday evening with his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer in a family gathering that included both generations and extended relatives.
Mr and Mrs Jack Raney of Allen visit Mr and Mrs Mulheim and sons Sunday. Mrs Raney and Mrs Mulheim are sisters.
Miss Ruby Dryden announces she is sending her renewal to ADA WEEKLY NEWS this week. The notice adds that she is willing to take over subscriptions for others who want the paper.
F. A. Ferguson was the Sunday dinner guest of his daughter Mrs. C. E. Mulheim and Mr. Mulheim.
Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs included Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray Cen ter Oklahoma City couple Lawrence Layne Arliss Martin and daughters Con nellville Kenneth Cole son Con nville Vernon Gray and children Oil Center. They swam until rain drove them indoors.
Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden and Mrs M R Wood visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Wednesday evening in a small family gathering.
Mrs Elma Law was the Thursday dinner guest of Mrs Lillie Mann of Stratford.
Oscar Carson who hauls hay to Lubbock Texas by truck fell ill on his last trip but has recovered and intends to depart again Sunday for Texas.
Mrs Elma Law visited Mrs Lorain Pennington Friday in a social call. The occasion appeared informal with shared greetings and light conversation noted by the household.
Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Mrs. Mildred Clay visited Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Clay of Byars on Thursday. Also present were Mrs. Leota Clay, Billy and Sondra of Paoli and Mrs. Dora Mae Duncan, Janette and Louis Don of Wynnewood.
Mr and Mrs Darrell Harrison of Lawton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller. Mrs Harrison will stay this week here with her father while Mrs Miller is with her mother in Memphis Tex.
Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max visited Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Mrs Ethel Keef of Ada Saturday.
Visitors at the Dryden home included Ray Magar Jackie Center Ohio Irene Klutts Stratford Lorene Bratcher Mildred Stonecipher Stratford. Ray Van Buren Okmulgee welcomes seven pound daughter born August 1 named Robin Darlene. Mrs Van Buren is former Glenda Lane. Darrell Harrison Lawton and Troy Miller visited J W Law Sunday evening.
Visitors to Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins, sharing a moment of neighborly hospitality during a quiet weekend gathering.
Ada visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith. Monday night the group including Mrs. W. H. Hightower Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hayes and Stevie visited ill Grandma Duncan.
Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker of Summers Chapel and Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker with daughters from Galey visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden on Thursday night. On Tuesday night, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law hosted Mrs. Florence Wren, Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law, and John of Ada as guests.
The district consolidates with Vaness this year. Mr and Mrs Mile Pennington bought the school building and teacherage. The brick school building will remain and not be torn down. The teacherage will be moved nearby and remodeled before occupancy.
Mrs Elma Law visited Mrs Iva Carson on Friday in a social call. The two neighbors exchanged greetings and talked about neighborhood matters during the visit.
Mrs Elma Law Mrs Lillie Miller and Mrs Flo rence Wren fished a farm pond Thursday and caught a nice string of fish.
W N Isaacs visited Frank Dryden who is ill almost every day during the past week.
Mrs Florence Wren and Mrs J W Law visited Mrs Frank Dryden and Mrs Naomi Bradley in Vanoss, sharing a social call and catching up with local friends.
A brief list notes E. C. Cavener repairing a roof at Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden's home on Tuesday. Flowers are sent to ill Frank Dryden by Gaar Corner Baptist Church. J. W. Laws have new well casing, and the Hubert Anglin house is being moved a mile north. M. D. Edwards works hard to harvest a large hay crop.
Mr and Mrs Max Chaddick and children of Pauls Valley spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Wesley Chaddick Their daughter Nancy remained until Tuesday visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss and Jimmy before returning home
Rev. Clifton McKoy of Pruitt City is at Valley View Hospital with a serious neck and spine injury. He is pastor of his first church and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George McKoy.
Several residents buy barber tools after haircuts advance from 50 cents to 1.00 in Stonewall.
Mrs Noah Felkins spent several weeks in Odessa visiting her twin children Mrs Lois Mixon and Louis Felkins.
Roy Christian and family purchased the B. F. Flatt acre south of town and are now residents of Stonewall settling in the southeast part of the town.
Mr Louis Lillard and his wife visited his sister in law Mrs Lillard who lies critically ill at Valley View Hospital on Friday.
Mrs. Hall and her son Paul were home from Oklahoma City last weekend, according to brief family notes.
A 1 C Charles Marsh spent the weekend here with his wife and baby.
Mrs Aline Bingham and her son Jerry spent a Saturday afternoon and night with the Buster Jennings family. Mrs Jennings is a daughter of Mrs Ethel Rives of Madill who also attended.
Mr and Mrs Bud Murphy visited friends and relatives in the area, sharing hospitality and catching up with local acquaintances during their stay.
Mrs Lily May Marin of Santa Paula California returned home after spending last week with her mother Mrs Noah Felkins.
Mr and Mrs Durward Miller and their Derby Kansas daughters stayed with his mother Mrs Minnie Miller on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Don Griffin and their baby from Oklahoma City visited their mothers Mrs Griffin and Mrs Lester Felkins over the weekend, sharing time with family members.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and children visited in Madill Friday and Saturday with Mr and Mrs Leon Goff the Goffs are former area residents.
Mrs. Jack McCarter and her children from San Diego are visiting her mother Mrs. Clarence Miller and Mr. Miller for a stay in the city.
After three weeks in Francis caring for Rev. and Mrs. Mirl Wilson and family while the Wilsons vacationed, a local caretaker completed duties at the residence.
Gene Lung, employed in Oklahoma City, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lung. Jane and Ruth Stevenson from Kansas plan to make their home here this winter with Aunt Mrs. Kenneth Marshall and attend school again this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Buel Starks of Prague spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs. Starks' parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans. Friday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Otis Skinner of Phoenix Arizona and Mr. and Mrs. Loy Woods of Stratford.
A Saturday奇 tadpole sculpture crafted from Irish potato, sweet potato, and odds and ends drew attention at Austin King’s grocery. Report notes Mr King spent considerable time creating the curious display.
Mr and Mrs G W Evans transacted business in Straford and visited Mr and Mrs Elner Moore, reflecting a social and commercial excursion in the region.
Mr and Mrs Ted Martin and their children of Shreveport Louisiana spent their vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Martin and left Sunday to return home.
Mr and Mrs P G Body spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs Leo Crane in Centrahoma and met their newest grandchild for the first time.
S/ Sgt Jimmie Rowe and his son Mike spent Friday afternoon with the Russell Hales. Jimmie has just returned from a three year tour of duty in France and will be stationed near Victoria Texas at the end of his furlough.
Good food and fellowship marked the CES Founder's Day Picnic on the Thompson lawn Monday evening. Wesley Chaddick narrated Morris history and presented gifts to Worthy Matron Clara Thompson amid a gathering including the Stevensons, Gibson, Burnett, Dukes, Sweetwaters, Welchs, Hales, Thompsons, and other members.
Buster Legate participated in a Coon Hunters meet near Ada. The gathering drew participants from local clubs to showcase hunting dogs and field competition, highlighting community hunting traditions in the region.
Mr and Mrs W E Hough spent Sunday afternoon in Coalgate visiting Ed King her brother in Mary Hurley Hospital King is listed as a patient there.
Stonewall School began with a bang Monday and the lunch room is scheduled to open Sept. 1. Mrs. I. P. Willingham and Mrs. Harve Davis were in charge.
Amron Roberts expands to cement grave markers produced at his residence on the town’s north edge. Local craft ventures highlight small-scale funerary goods manufacturing near the community.
Wilsons third annual homecoming is set for Sunday September 4 at the church. Rev Fred Hooper of Stratford will deliver the moving speech and serves as the 11 o clock speaker each year. A basket lunch will be served at noon with an afternoon program announced by the committee including Leonard Soloman and Mrs Iva Stone. Everyone is invited and former pastors are urged to attend.
Mrs Gilbert Christian seeks the return of a silver teaspoon lost last homecoming. Two X marks scratched on the handle mark the piece, and if found carried home in a basket, it should be returned to its owner this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Fillmore Jones of Ada visited her sister Mrs. Mose Lee and family on Sunday.
Rev Merle Wilson preached both services at the church with visitors Rev and Mrs Wilson and their children plus Rev Biles of Stratford. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey Curtis Laquita Betty Wells R C Wilson and family and Mr Jones and J C.
Gary Don Briggs, three and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs James Briggs, spent Friday night with his paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs.
Marie Vandegriff, three and a half, spends Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree Jr and children. Stevie Roundtree and Marie pause their prayers to check if the kitten's motor is running, a playful moment across the room.
Carl Wall of California travels to visit his son Ralph Wall and family including Lela Wall and children Vernon Evert and Darlene.
Mrs Bernice Morrison was admitted to an Ada hospital Monday morning with unspecified details. The brief item provides only the admission event and lacks additional information on condition or department.
Garrett Beller attended a youth camp committee meeting at Ada Sunday afternoon. While he handled church business, Mrs. Beller visited her mother Mrs. Ada Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Sr. are visiting Shawnee with their son and two daughters and families. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ray Roundtree and Susie, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kime and David, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin.
Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone and children Jerry Peggy and Brenda were driving when six year old Jerry put a 12 inch wire in his mouth and it became caught in his throat. Parents removed it safely with only a sore throat as after effect.
Kenny Kuhn, an 18 year old bonus rookie for the Indians, recalls his first major league appearance as a pinch runner. He slipped rounding second base and tore his pants, creating an infamous debut moment.
Mr and Mrs Troy Williamson and children and Mr and Mrs Coy Williamson plus their children of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Williamson and family Saturday and Sunday. Also guests included a daughter Mrs L D Vickers and family of Oklahoma City.
Everett Shaw and daughter Mary Sue along with Dixie Truitt competed in the Vinita rodeo held last week, highlighting a strong family and local presence in the event.
Mrs. Earl Felder of San Antonio Texas visited her grandmother Mrs. Mary Morgan last week. Mr and Mrs E J Powers have moved to Oklahoma City. Mrs Powers is the daughter of Mrs Nellie Blackwell.
About three years ago school was discontinued at Parish Chapel and local residents sought to restart classes. The note reflects community interest in resuming education services at the church site.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dame have returned to their home here after a period away, resuming local routines and activities.
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