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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1958

Page

3

UV Club Sees Canning Exhibit At Union Valley

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club met August 2 at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Arvel Davis. Vice president Mrs. Helen Denslow led in prayer and devotion. Members and guests discussed patterns and fabrics, judged canned goods from the fair, and refreshments were served to a long list of members and families.

Union Valley Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Arvel Davis Helen Denslow Ruth Stephens Texas Bulah Elmore Mote Moore Miller Denslow

Wedding Shower for Harlan Stonecipher Held at Lula School

Mrs. Polk Cross and Mrs. Isaac Cooper hosted a wedding shower Friday night at the Lula School for Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Stonecipher. Attending and gifting were numerous local women including Mrs. Buck Sweat, Mrs. Mae Brooks, and many others with guests from Ada Tupelo and Allen.

LULA Polk Cross Isaac Cooper Harlan Stonecipher Lula School Buck Sweat Mae Brooks L. K. McGee Marcine Johnston Betsy Edna Cooper Jeanie Lavanda Cooper Luke Cross Evelyn Treas Joan and Mark Charlie Williams Wanda Frederick Beatrice Fortner Patsy Young Walter Brooks Fred

Dub Scotts Welcome Son Born August 21

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dub Scott of Stonewall are parents of a son born August 21. The baby weighed 6 pounds 62 ounces. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. W. C. Story and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martin.

W. C. Dub Scott Stonewall W. C. Story J. E. Martin

Hendersons announce birth of daughter Carla Jean

Mr and Mrs W Eugene Henderson of Memphis Tennessee announce the birth of a daughter Carla Jean on August 26. The infant weighed eight pounds and is the couple s first child. Grandparents include maternal Mr and Mrs Alex Link Hitchock Oklahoma paternal Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson Egypt plus great grandparents Mr and Mrs D B Lane Route 2 Ada and Mrs Mae Henderson Ada. It is the Links first grandchild and the Hendersons eighth.

W. Eugene Henderson Memphis Tenn Carla Jean Hendersons Alex Link Hitchock Okla Paul Henderson Egypt D. B. Lane Ada Mae Henderson West Eighth Links

McLoud resident George Gober visits C A Berger Monday

George Gober of McLoud visited with C A Berger for a while Monday afternoon.

George Gober of McLoud C. A. Berger

Fort Worth and Kennedale Families Spend Sunday Together

Mrs. Annie B. Horton of Fort Worth Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Mitchell with daughter of Kennedale Texas joined Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bennett of Ada for a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Eulas Jones and family.

Annie B. Horton Fort Worth Tex Douglas D. Mitchell Kennedale Wayne Bennett Ada Eulas Jones

Weekend Visit From Glascows and Mustains

Mrs Arkie Glascow and Mr and Mrs Jerry Mustain with son Mike spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ray Glascow.

Arkie Glascow Jerry Mustain Mike Ray Glascow

Mrs Thelma Perriman And Mrs Glen Cornell Visit

Mrs Thelma Perriman and Mrs Glen Cornell spent Wednesday with Mrs Vernon Gasaway at her home for a friendly gathering and chat.

Thelma Perriman Glen Cornell Vernon Gasaway

Cook visit assists Mrs Miller with new house prep

Austin and LeRoy Cook visit Mrs Minnie Miller to help ready her new house for moving in. They assist with setup and preparations to ensure a smooth transition to the residence.

Austin LeRoy Cook Minnie Miller

McCullar Family Visits Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs W E McCullar and family spent last Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting Eugene Brew ington Capt Hopkins and family. Capt Hopkins and family are being transferred to California.

W. E. McCullar Aun McCullar Oklahoma City Eugene Brewington James Hopkins Capt. Hopkins California

Family vacation with Nettie Childers in Oklahoma City

Kenneth Childers of Oklahoma City is spending his vacation with his mother, Mrs. Nettie Childers.

Kenneth Childers Oklahoma City Nettie Childers

Ada Hosts Parish Guests at Berger Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parish and Tresa of Ada were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berger Sunday.

Families Return From Three Month Harvest Trip

Mr and Mrs England Davis and children along with Mr and Mrs G W Manuel and children are back home after a harvest stay lasting three months.

England Davis G. W. Manuel

Davis Family Visits Oklahoma City Relative

Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and their son from Oklahoma City spent last weekend with Mrs Nettie Childers.

Clarence Davis Oklahoma City Nettie Childers

Mr and Mrs Glascow Visit Gasaway Wednesday Night

Mr and Mrs Ray Glascow visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway for a social call Wednesday night.

Ray Glascow Mrs Vernon Gasaway

Abston Families Attend Sunday Church Services

Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs Lum Abston Sunday and attended church services here.

Cecil Abston Oklahoma City Lum Abston

Human interest visit links Konawa families across kinship

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway visited Mr. and Mrs. Claud Humphrey and their sons Jimmy and Max of Konawa. Max recently returned home from Japan after a three year Air Force assignment. Mrs. Humphrey is Mr. Gasway's sister.

Vernon Gasaway Claud Humphrey Jimmy Max Konawa Japan Air Force Mrs Humphrey Mr. Gasway

Hawkinses Surprised By Shower in Debs Community

A surprise pink and blue baby shower for Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hawkins was held August 22 in the park under lights. Hostesses were Mrs. Clarence Crowell and Mrs. David Underwood. Attendees and gift givers included numerous local residents and families.

Debs Chester Hawkins Clarence Crowell David Underwood Fred McKeel Margaret James Mathers Granddad Mathers Clarenor Crowell King Minnie Sue Worley Red Hogue Billy Ralph Caldwell Dick Truitt Richard George Evans Claude Hawkins Bill Saint Carl Wade Frank Bynum Clarence Underwood

Larges Honor Father on His 83rd Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Large hosted a family dinner in FITTSTOWN to honor S. E. Large of Ada on his 83rd birthday. All children attended except one daughter, with relatives from Tulsa Oklahoma City Atoka Fittstown and nearby areas. Large recalled attending his last birthday party at age 70 at their home.

Elmer Smith Atoka Large

Collins Family Holds Reunion in Konawa

Vanoss reported Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and children Tom My Jo and Samm attended the Collins family reunion Sunday at the Kona wa city park. Attending were numerous relatives from Konawa Seminole Hobbs Pauls Valley and Houston with names including Glen Smith Herman Burton A J Collins Kirk Collins Tollie Collins Artie Collins John Delaney Charlie Collins Alonzo Jones Casey Jones and others.

Vanoss Vernon Gasaway Tommy Samm Collins Konawa Glen Smith Lynda Karen Glen Wayne Seminole Herman Burton A. J. Collins Kirk Collins Afton Collins Tollie Collins Artie Collins John Delaney Charlie Collins Alonzo Jones Doug Jones Houston Tex Sammy Edwards Hobbs N. M Jan Gena Culpepper Pauls Valley Casey Jones

Indiana star Bob Lawrence tops Big Ten in hitting stats

Bob Lawrence, Indiana first baseman, led the Big Ten in three hitting departments and tied in two others during the 1958 season. He batted .472.

Bob Lawrence Indiana Big Ten

Charlemagne the First Ruler of France 768 to 814

Charlemagne is identified as the first ruler of France with his reign spanning from 768 to 814. The record notes his foundational role in early French monarchy and the Carolingian era.

Charlemagne France

Nuner70 Birthday Celebration Ties Family Traditions

Roy Nuner was honored on his 70th birthday at his son and daughter-in-law’s home east of Fittstown with a lawn dinner. Guests included sister Mary Phillips of Ross, Fittstown pastor, and many relatives from Mineral Wells and nearby towns.

Latta Roy Nuner Richard Nuner Fittstown Nuner Mary Phillips Ross Fittstown Methodist Church Sam Haines Paige Haines Pete

Pie Supper at Egypt Schoolhouse Draws Crowd

The Egypt schoolhouse pie supper drew a crowd Friday night. J R Corvin opened the program with a talk, Walter Gayne was auctioneer, Tracy Corvin won the pretty girl’s cake. The infant daughter of Kenneth and Mrs. Corvin of Ada is among the winners. runners up were Janice Reamy and Jерaldine Henderson. Walter Gayne won the ugliest man prize, receiving a jar of sour pickles from George Littlefield.

Jeraldine Henderson Egypt HD Club J. R. Corvin Walter Gayne Tracy Corvin Kenneth Corvin Ada Janice Reamy George Littlefield

Henderson family welcomes first grandchild Darla Jean

A telephone call brought good news for the Paul Henderson family Thursday night. Their 8th grandchild was born mid night Aug. 26, named Darla Jean, weighed 8 pounds. She is the first child for A 3c and Mrs. W. Eu gene Henderson of Memphis, Tennessee. Link of Hitchcock, Oklahoma. The grandparents besides Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henderson are Mr. and Mrs. Alex Link of Hitchcock, Oklahoma. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane of Ada, Route 2, West Eighth, Ada. This is the first grandchild for the Links.

Paul Henderson Darla Jean W. Eugene Henderson Memphis Tenn. Link Hitchcock Okla Alex Link D. B. Lane Ada Route 2 Mae Henderson West Eighth

Lane Family Visits With Parents Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Eldon Lane spend the weekend hosting their children Delinda David Kay and Vickey who joined them for a family visit.

Mrs. Eldon Lane Delinda David Kay Vickey

Ladies Attend City Hall Business Meeting At County Clubs

Mrs. Walter Gayne and Mrs. Paul Henderson joined Miss Mote and county HD club members for a Friday afternoon meeting at City Hall from 1:30 to 3:30.

Walter Gayne Paul Henderson Miss Mote

Hendersons Baling 5000 Hay Bales On Morgan Ranch

The Hendersons are busy on the Morgan Ranch baling hay with an estimated 5000 bales. They note breakdowns and trips for supplies are expected, explaining the frequent road time.

Morgan Ranch

Shirley Family Visits Hendersons in Seminole

Mr and Mrs Leroy Shirley and son Stevie of Seminole spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Olan Ray Henderson and Debbie.

Leroy Shirley Stevie Seminole Olan Ray Henderson Debbie

Elmer Landis and Marion Lee Smith Visit at Henderson Home

Elmer Landis and Marion Lee Smith of Double Lakes visited the Paul Henderson home Saturday afternoon.

Elmer Landis Marion Lee Smith Double Lakes Paul Henderson

Walter Gayne Couple Respond to Family Health Crisis

Mr and Mrs Walter Gayne were summoned to Chickasha on a Sunday morning as a sister in law was rushed to hospital after a stroke.

Walter Gayne Chickasha

Dinner guests at Hen Henderson home Sunday

Those taking dinner there were Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Golden plus Gary Lynn Randy, Olan Ray Henderson, Woodrow Coffey of Pickett, and Janice Reamy.

Henderson Home

Bray Prepares New Byng School Bus for Tuesday Start

E E Bray parks the new Byng school bus in his yard ready for the first trip next Tuesday September 2. The vehicle will gather local students for the school term opening.

E. E. Bray Byng

Pea Harvest On W R Corvin Farm Hurts Though Neighbors Prep Turnips

The report notes W R Corvin farm workers injured a combine while saving peas. Nearby neighbors prepare a field for sowing turnips as part of seasonal farming activity.

Sunday School Attempt At Egypt Church

There was a misunderstanding about organizing Sunday School at Egypt. Only part of three families attended the initial meeting, so organizers will try again next Sunday.

Egypt

Couple Attends Pentecostal Service at Oil Center Church

Gerald Tilley and Jeraldine Henderson attended church Sunday night at the Pentecostal Church in Oil Center, continuing a weekend faith participation.

Gerald Tilley Jeraldine Henderson Pentecostal Church Oil Center

Ada singing convention draws Gerald Tilley Jeraldine Henderson and Doyne Isaacs

Gerald Tilley Jeraldine Henderson and Doyne Isaacs attended the singing convention at the Pentecostal church in Ada.

Gerald Tilley Jeraldine Henderson Doyne Isaacs Pentecostal Church Ada

Mrs John Graham Improves After Week of Illness

Mrs John Graham has been ill for part of the past week but on the latest report she was improving.

John Graham

Reamy Returns Home After Hospital Stay

C. J. Reamy has returned home from the hospital and is improving, marking a positive recovery update for the local resident.

C. J. Reamy

Lula HD Club Members Visit Hospitalized Lois Clifford

Paul Henderson visited Mrs. Lois Clifford in Valley View Hospital after the Lula HD Club meeting. She had been hospitalized for 17 days and was set to go home that Friday afternoon.

Walter Gayne Paul Henderson Lois Clifford Lula Valley View Hospital HD Club Clifford

Morgan Ranch Spruces Hay Cut and Repairs Notice

The Morgan Ranch is clearing hay from the bottoms and moving it off. Charles Cox, Albert Cox, and Buddy Campbell cut weeds and sprouts to deter snakes around the living quarters. Mr. Goggins worked hours on loading chutes, remodeling, and fence repairs, improving the property.

Morgan Ranch Charles Albert Cox Buddy Campbell Mr. Goggins

Ahloso Seventh and Eighth Grade Elect Officers

The seventh and eighth grade classes at Ahloso elected officers this week. Joe Moore was chosen president, Bill Hisle as vice president, Betty Cook as secretary, and George Ann Hatton as song leader.

Ahloso Joe Moore Bill Hisle Betty Cook George Ann Hatton

Stonewall Beats Local Boy's Baseball Team

The boys baseball team played Stonewall Tuesday afternoon and Stonewall emerged as the victor. Final score is not reported.

Stonewall

Magar Family Visits Oil Center Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs V O Magar and family visited his parents Mr and Mrs J R Magar at Oil Center Sunday. Mrs Bulah Turner sister of V O Magar from California is visiting.

V. O. Magar J. R. Magar Oil Center Bulah Turner California

Drennen Family Attends McAlester Boat Races

Mr and Mrs Don Drennen and their children Michael and Rickey attended the boat races at McAlester on Monday.

Don Drennen Michael and Rickey McAlester

Greenwood Family Visits Relatives in Fillmore

Mr and Mrs Virgil Greenwood and family visited relatives and friends at Fillmore Sunday describing a pleasant day with kin and neighbors.

Virgil Greenwood Fillmore

Oklahoma Family Spends Labor Day Weekend Amid Surgery News

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cheatum and Brenda Sue of Oklahoma City visit Brenda Sue’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Harrell. Brenda Sue recovers well after major surgery performed within hours of birth.

Doyle Cheatum Brenda Sue Oklahoma City Clifford Harrell

Paul Wayne Harrell Employed On Ranch At

Paul Wayne Harrell has been employed on a ranch at a western location, with records indicating ongoing work arrangements and payroll status. No further details about the ranch name or duties are provided in the fragment.

Paul Wayne Harrell

Thurman Mc Laughlins Visit Watts Family Home

Mr and Mrs Thurman Mc Laughlin of McAlester visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Watts and family Monday.

Thurman McLaughlin of McAlester Carl Watts

Tulsa Family Guests Visit Prentis Wests

Mrs. John Tipton and her sons Tom Tim and Mike of Tulsa spent last Wednesday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. Prentis West and family.

John Tipton Tom, Tim Mike Tulsa Prentis West

Moore Family Visit Spans Tulsa and Pryor During Labor Day

Mr and Mrs Vasco Moore and Joe traveled to relatives in Tulsa and Pryor over the Labor Day weekend visiting family and sightseeing in Oklahoma.

Treas Family Attends Cousin Mary Ann Howard Wedding

Mr and Mrs James Treas attended the wedding of Mrs Treas cousin Mary Ann Howard to David Page in Cushing on Sunday. The J C Treases babysat the couple's children, twins Larry and Barry and Glenna, while they enjoyed the event.

James Treas

Treas Attend Funeral of Lester Rowe in Allen

Mr and Mrs J C Treas attended the funeral service for Lester Rowe held in Allen on Monday.

Weekend visitors call on C. M. Jackson home guests

Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Penrod and family from Long Beach California, Mrs. Dorothy McNutt and family from Ada, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod of Pickett, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Abbott.

C. M. Jackson Lowell Penrod Long Beach Calif Dorothy McNutt Ada L. J. Penrod Pickett Kenneth Abbott

Cook Family Visits Siblings in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs A Z Cook and family visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Fred Baxter and family in Oklahoma City on Monday.

A. Z. Cook Fred Baxter Oklahoma City

Holman Visits Family During Oklahoma City Hot Rod Races

Leroy Holman of Alameda California visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Holman and family for several days. While in town he and the Holman family attended the National Hot Rod Races in Oklahoma City.

Leroy Holman Alameda, Calif Frank Holman Holman Oklahoma City

Hoyt Lillard Family Hosts Visitors Over Weekend

Visitors included Hoyt Lillard and Mrs. Lillard plus family from Pauls Valley and Kansas City along with Virgil Carpenter of Oklahoma City and L. L. Mossman family from Fort Worth. Afterward the Lillards spent the rest of the weekend at Lake Texoma.

Hoyt Lillard Lowell Lillard Pauls Valley Weldon Lillard Kansas City Virgil Carpenter Oklahoma City L. L. Mossman Ft. Worth Tex Hoyt Lillards Lake Texoma

Ada resident visits parents on Sunday afternoon

Mrs Barold Smalley of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs Custer McKinley Sunday afternoon.

Barold Smalley Ada Mrs. Custer McKinley

Stratford visitors call on Mrs Maud Johnson Saturday

Mr and Mrs D W Wood of Stratford and Dillard Johnson of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Maud Johnson Saturday.

D. W. Wood Stratford Dillard Johnson Oklahoma City Maud Johnson

Hunter couple attend Lester Rowe funeral at Allen

Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter attended the funeral of Lester Rowe at Allen on Monday.

Robert Hunter Lester Rowe Allen

Hunter Visits Brother in Tulsa for Business

The text notes visits to his brother Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hunter in Tulsa on Tuesday with Mr. Hunter also attending to business.

Robert Hunter J. B. Hunter Tulsa Mr. Hunter

Oklahoma City visits and Ada family gatherings

Mrs. Douglas Smith visited her mother and sister in Oklahoma City last Thursday. Several relatives babysat Tony and Major Collins in Ada on Friday. Attendees at the National Hot Rod races in Oklahoma City included Lois Jean Smith and others.

Douglas Smith R. L. Cope Geneva Latta Oklahoma City Tony Major Collins Joe Collins Ada Lois Jean Smith Gene Thomas Vinita Walston Bennie Platt Danny Platt David Dusty Florian Smith Barbara Looney Hynds Corner

Ty Cobb Extends Detroit Tigers Hitting Streak Record

Ty Cobb extended the Detroit Tigers consecutive hitting streak to 40 games in 1911, matching a then record pace and highlighting Cobb's hitting prowess during the season.

Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers

Hofman selects Fred Valentine Player of the Year in Carolina League

Bobby Hofman the Danville manager names Fred Valentine of Wilson as the Carolina League Player of the Year for 1958. Valentine earns top honors amid league battles and standout performances in the season run.

Bobby Hofman Danville Wilson Fred Valentine

New York City Claims Six Hundredths of One Percent of Earth

A historical note states New York City occupies six hundredths of one percent of the earth's land surface, a striking fraction highlighting its small per area footprint in global geography.

New York City

Weekend Visit From Okla. McGees Ties Family bonds

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert McGee and their children of Heavener Oklahoma spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGee.

Hubert McGee Heavener, Okla J. L. McGee

Williams visit Sher ry Pedersen weekend guests

The Williams girls visited Sher ry Pedersen Saturday. Other visitors were Martha Jean, Mary Lou Harrison and their friend Bonnie Lou of Fittstown. Paul Pedersen of Midwest City visited his mother, brothers and sisters.

Williams Girls Sherry Pedersen Martha Jean Mary Lou Harrison Bonnie Lou Fittstown Paul Pedersen Midwest City

Local Visitors Share Timely Notes and Travel Tales

Ihoy visited and played games in the Otis Coffey home Friday night. Labor Day visits include Dale Sentry family from Stratford and Billy David fishing with Dave at the pond. A New Hampshire pullet snatched the worm, producing a comic chase as an oversized boot failed to catch the chicken. The Roy Cantwells hosted Perry Cantwell and others, then the group toured Chickasha and Elk City visiting Bartletts and Cantwells, ending with slides of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.

Dale Sentry Billy David Stratford Dave Pedersen New Hampshire Ihoy Otis Coffey Perry Cantwell Kingston Roy Cantwell Roy Cantwells Perry Cantwells Bill Caltons Chickasha Earnest Bartletts Elk City Mr. Cantwell Buford Davis Amos Harris B.H. Henderson Leroy Cantwell Sharon Roff Harvey Lewelling Lamon W. C. Calton G. C. Calton and Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico

Visit by Ada man Bill Booth and his California mother

Bill Booth of Ada and his mother from California visited Kenneth Startz on Monday.

Bill Booth Ada California Kenneth Startz

Mrs Pedersen and Child Visit Bennett and Crowley

Mrs. Chris Pedersen and her children spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting her mother Mrs Laura Bennett of Bebee and sister Mrs Allen Crowley.

Chris Pedersen Laura Bennett Bebee Allen Crowley

Fair Time Returns as Books Arrive for Youth Livestock Prep

That Fair season is back with books arriving and local youths grooming their livestock. Boys and girls prepare exhibits, signaling a community event of traditional competition and rural pride.

McIlroys Install Bulk Milk Tank at Lightning Ridge Dairy

Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy install a bulk milk tank in the dairy barn and welcome new cows to their Lightning Ridge dairy, expanding milk production and herd.

Mgrs Lloyd McIlroy

Attendees at Arno Griffiths ice cream social

Mrs Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff Wanda and Gerald Thur man Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Joyce and Boyce Jones Linda Channell and Mrs June Webster and Elizabeth Ann were among those attending the ice cream social at the Arno Griffith home Tuesday night.

Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff Wanda Gerald Thurman J. H. Stephens Joyce Boyce Jones Linda Channell June Webster Elizabeth Ann Arno Griffith

Ada visit involves Mr and Mrs Fennell and Bobby Roy

Mr and Mrs Dude Fennell and Bobby Roy of Ada spent Wednesday through Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr.

Dude Fennell Bobby Roy Ada Miles Kimmel Sr

Kimmels Family Welcomes Relatives for Weekend Visit

Delbert Shadrick and Mrs. Shadrick arrived Saturday for a surprise visit with the Miles Kimmels Sr. Also Mrs. Enoch Kimmel, Sharon and Enoch of Oklahoma City stayed from Saturday to Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sr.

Visit Highlights Duncan to Carlsbad Trip

Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Mrs June Webster and Linda Channel visited friends in Duncan on Wednesday Linda stayed overnight and left Thursday morning with friends for her home in Carlsbad California

J. H. Stephens June Webster Linda Channel Duncan Linda Carlsbad Calif

Oklahoma guests spend weekend with local families

Mrs. Carl Coffey and Linda Louise and George Alan of Oklahoma City visited Sunday night and Monday with Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff, sharing time with their hosts in the city.

Carl Coffey Linda Louise George Alan Oklahoma City Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff

Ada Residents Visit Guests Across Two Fridays

Mrs Lloyd McIlroy hosted visitors including Mrs Kenneth Horton Pam ela and Cindy and Mr and Mrs Ed Dollahan with Dorothy Mrs Mildred Schwartz and children and Mrs Jesse Floyd Henry all of Ada They also visited Mrs Viola Martin daughter Mrs Leon Henry and Rita Mrs Leroy Groves and children and Mrs Frank Bennett and children on Friday.

Lloyd McIlroy Kenneth Horton Pamela Cindy Ed Dollahan Dorothy Mildred Schwartz Jesse Floyd Henry Ada Viola Martin Leon Henry Rita Leroy Groves Frank Bennett

Navy man Kenneth Horton visits Lloyd McIlroy home

Kenneth Horton stationed at Norman joined his wife and daughters Pamela and Cindy at the Lloyd McIlroy home Friday and they stayed until Monday.

Kenneth Horton Norman Navy Pamela Cindy Lloyd McIlroy

Visit to Lloyd Mc Ilroy Home by McCullar and Guests

Mrs. Auti McCullar along with Stephanie and Anita dropped by the Lloyd Mc Ilroy residence Friday evening for an on site social call.

Auti McCullar Stephanie Anita Lloyd McIlroy

Local Choir Night Draws Visitors From Nearby Towns

Friday night concert drew crowds from Ada Roff Stratford and Fitzhugh and featured several quartet numbers.

Ada Roff Stratford Fitzhugh

Mrs Norris Hensley Visit at J H Stephens Home

Mrs Norris Hensley were visitors in the J H Stephens home Saturday.

Thelma Perriman Norris Hensley J. H. Stephens

Mrs Sutton and Chris Visit Wichita Group Sunday

Mrs Gerald Sutton and Chris of Wichita Kansas and Mr and Mrs D F Jones visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J H Stephens and Mrs June Webster.

Gerald Sutton Chris Wichita, Kan D. F. Jones J. H. Stephens June Webster

Ada Couple Visits Grandparents This Thursday

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patton of Ada visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Bump, Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. Frank Patton Ada Mrs. T. Bump

Local Visitors Stop by T Bumpas and Miles Kimmel Homes

Mr and Mrs T Bumpas hosted Friday night guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Vandegriff and Howard. Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell called at the T Bumpas and Miles Kimmel homes.

T. Bumpas Walter Vandegriff Howard Roy Cantwell Miles Kimmel

Mrs Wright and family visit Mr Wright in Fairfax summer work

Mrs Carl Wright hosted Andrew and Kenneth for a Thursday night visit with Mr Wright who is employed in Fairfax for the summer.

Carl Wright Andrew Kenneth Mr. Wright Fairfax

Ada Visitors Share Weekend at Coffey Home

Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey and Danny of Ada visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey and Mrs Pinkie Evans. Sunday guests at the Otis Coffey home included Mr and Mrs Braden Rhoades Allen and Gary Young and Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey and Danny of Ada. Kenneth Horton of Mr J H Stephens and Lloyd M

Edward Coffey Danny Ada Otis Coffey Pinkie Evans Braden Rhoades Allen Gary Young Kenneth Horton J. H. Stephens Lloyd M

Coffey and Meeks Visit Ada Clinic Saturday

Mrs Otis Coffey and Mrs Paralee Meeks spent Saturday afternoon at the Cowling Clinic in Ada for a routine visit and consultation.

Otis Coffey Paralee Meeks Cowling Clinic Ada

Family Visit Across Labor Day Weekend

Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith of Teresa and Royce Edith Ann and Cheryl of Stillwater visited during Labor Day weekend with Mrs Griffiths parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and brother John in a family gathering reported from the area.

Jack Griffith Teresa, Royce Edith Ann Cheryl Stillwater

Driver Stalled By Ulcer Delays School Bus Route

Alva Johnson a Vanessa school bus driver was unable to operate last week due to an ulcer in his left eye. He is receiving treatment for the condition.

Alva Johnson Vaness Mr. Johnson

Pigs and Bumblebees Enter Gary Briggs Visit

Gary Briggs visited his grandparents and uncles Tuesday night and stayed until Wednesday night. He watched his grandmother help catch bumblebees and weed for a winter bouquet. His uncle Howard's FFA son furrowed. Gary helped count pigs. six then seven, final count twelve with two deaths. ten thriving.

Marvin Briggs Bill Howard James Briggs Gary Marvin Briggses Briggs

Visitors Gather at Briggs Home Wednesday Night

Rev and Mrs Ernest Grose and Mr and Mrs Elbert Ross of Pickett visited the Marvin Briggs home Wednesday night along with Mr and Mrs James Briggs of Latta.

Marvin Briggs Ernest Grose Elbert Ross Pickett James Briggs Latta

Sunday Homecoming Guests At Wilson Kominley Event

Sunday afternoon after attending the homecoming at Wilson Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs Bill and Howard hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs of Center Mr and Mrs WL McKinley and Mr and Mrs GC Cornell of Vaness Miss Glenda Wallis of Walnut Grove and Mr and Mrs James Briggs of Latta

Wilson Marvin Briggs Bill and Howard Roy Briggs Center W. L. McKinley G. C. Cornell Vaness Glenda Wallis Walnut Grove James Briggs Latta

Mrs. Marjorie Soutee Attends Sand Springs Wedding

Mrs. Marjorie Soutee attended a friend's wedding in Sand Springs last week, joining guests for the ceremony and reception in a local community setting.

Marjorie Soutee Sand Springs

Soutee family spends Sunday with Ada friends amid move

Mrs. Richard Soutee and relatives visited Mr and Mrs Ed Roberts and Cherri Gae of Ada on Sunday afternoon. The Robertses plan to move to Cushing this week.

Richard Soutee Rebecca Willie Janie Sharon Marjorie Soutee Ed Roberts Cherri Gae Ada Robertses Cushing

Picnickers Swim at Turners Falls Goings On

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall Ver non Everett Darlene and Sherry plus Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver went picnicking and swimming at Turners Falls last.

Ralph Wall Vernon, Everett Darlene Sherry Vernon van Schuyver Turners Falls

Caverns and Canyon Visit Key Family Vacation Tale

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall of Ver returned from a two week trip to California The Caverns at Carlsbad and the Grand Canyon were among the sights They visited Ralphs parents in Santa Ana and relatives including Arshal Karl Wayne and Norman Wilson and Molly Barth families on the journey

Ralph Wall Vernon Everett Darlene Sherry California Carlsbad Caverns Molly Barth Walls Grand Canyon

Multigenerational Visitor List From Oklahoma City Gatherings

Sunday visitors included Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff, alongside Mr. and Mrs. Todd Sickle. Also present were Janie, Roger, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffey with Linda, Louise, and George Alan from Oklahoma City, plus Mrs. Betty Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coffey with Danny and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Coffey, all of the region.

Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff Todd Sickle Janie Roger Carl Coffey Linda Louise George Alan Oklahoma City Betty Wells Edward Coffey Danny Curtis Coffey

Ada and Wright Family Visit Lingers In Oklahoma City

Ada Mrs Carl Wright along with Andrew and Kenneth stayed in Oklahoma City visitors lodging through Monday, extending their visit.

Ada Carl Wright Andrew Kenneth Oklahoma City

Miss Roxie Cantwell Visits Norman Family

Miss Roxie Cantwell of Norman spent Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cantwell and children Karen and Wayne in Elmore City for a family gathering.

Roxie Cantwell Norman Roy Cantwell Roxie Maurice Cantwell Karen Wayne Elmore City

Ada resident Edward Stewart hosts dinner with Stephens family

Edward Stewart of Ada shared a Monday dinner at the home of J. H. Stephens and family, enjoying an informal social visit.

Edward Stewart Ada J. H. Stephens

Coffey Families Visit Ada and Latta Friends

Mr and Mrs Arden L Coffey of Latta and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and Laquita of Ada visited Sunday evening with Mrs Lillie Mae Webster and Wylie.

Arden L. Coffey Latta Arthur Coffey Laquita Ada Lillie Mae Webster Wylie

Reed Visits Ahloso Family Saturday

T C Reed of Ahloso visited Saturday with his daughter Mrs Norrell Vandegriff and family. Mr and Mrs Vandegriff and Mr Reed had Monday dinner with Mr and Mrs Ed Richard Roundtree.

T. C. Reed Ahloso Norrell Vandegriff

Revival invitation from Lightning Ridge visit

Mrs. Auti McCullar and Mrs. June Webster visited several homes Monday afternoon inviting attendances to revival services this week at Lightning Ridge. Rev. L. M. Cass is the evangelist.

Auti McCullar June Webster Lightning Ridge L. M. Cass

Local Families Visit Over the Weekend

Mr and Mrs Dock Tracey and sons of Latta and Mr and Mrs Cletus Kelley Kay and Dean visited during the weekend with Mr and Mrs J A Kelley.

Dock Tracey Latta Cletus Kelley Kay and Dean J. A. Kelley

Berry family visit spans Stratford to Oklahoma City

Mrs B R Berry and Jerry joined Mr and Mrs Buford Berry and family of Stratford Saturday. The group then traveled to Oklahoma City to spend the weekend with Mrs Berry's mother, Mrs Bertie Edwards.

B. R. Berry Jerry Buford Berry Stratford Oklahoma City Bertie Edwards

Mims Family Visits B. R. Berry and Jerry in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ed Mims and Roger from Oklahoma City visited B R Berry and Jerry.

Ed Mims Roger Oklahoma City B. R. Berry Jerry

Visitors at Norrell Vandegriff Home

Sunday visitors at the Norrell Vandegriff home included Mr and Mrs Ed Richard Roundtree and Vicki and Steve from the Van DeGriffs household.

Ralph Wall Vernon, Everett Darlene Sherry Norrell Vandegriff Home Vandegriffs Ed Richard Roundtree Vicki Steve

Auti McCullar Family Visit Reported

Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar accompanied by Stephanie and Anita visited Mr and Mrs W E McCullar and Jay Weir on Sunday for a family gathering.

Auti McCullar Stephanie Anita W. E. McCullar Jay Weir

Joyce and Boyce Jones Attend Pickett Church Service

Joyce and Boyce Jones attended Sunday night services at the Pickett church, joining other congregants for evening worship.

Joyce and Boyce Jones Pickett Church

Miss June Bragg Visits Rio Grande Relative

Miss June Bragg and her brother Pob of Rio Grande Texas spent an evening last week with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley and their sons.

June Bragg Pob Rio Grande, Tex H. L. Kelley

Sailor Billy Joe Wilson On 30 Day Furlough Here

S/Sgt Billy Joe Wilson formerly of Madison Wisconsin spends a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson before reporting to Lackland Air Force Base Texas for further duty. He has been an Air Force member for several years.

Billy Joe Wilson Madison Wis Lackland Air Force Base Texas Billy Air Force Bill Wilson

Visitors Gather at Atkinson Home in Vamoosa

Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Gary with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts visited the home of Mr and Mrs W W Atkinson in Vamoosa for an evening gathering last week.

Robert Kelley Gary Kenneth Roberts W. W. Atkinson Vamoosa

Allen Mustangs Schedule Scrimmage at Coalgate

The Allen Mustangs travel to Coalgate for a Friday scrimmage. Their season opener is set for September 12 against Maud at Maud High School.

Allen Mustangs Coalgate Maud

Parker Returns to Kansas in Search of Employment

Ross Parker has returned to Kansas seeking work after leaving another location last week. He aims to find immediate employment opportunities and resume his career.

Ross Parker Kansas

Williamses Visit Francis Homecoming Tells Tulsa Ties

Mr and Mrs Elija Williams of Tulsa recently visited Francis where they are former residents who made Francis their home for several years.

Elija Williams Tulsa Francis Williamses

Texas Family Visits Relatives Here This Week

Mr and Mrs James Chandler and children of Texas visit here with Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and children and Mrs Virgie Chandler.

James Chandler Texas Glen Phillips Virgie Chandler

Nabors Matthews finish screened porch project

Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Nabors and Miss Dortha Matthews completed a neatly screened back porch at their home. They did the work themselves.

O. H. Nabors Dortha Matthews

Church Services Schedule At Methodist Church

Services are held at the Methodist Church on the first and third Sundays. Rev. Kenneth Tobier serves as the pastor.

The Methodist Church Kenneth Tobier

Harris attends Fifth Sunday meeting at Stonewall

M. E. Harris attended the Fifth Sunday gathering at Stonewall last Saturday, joining a local church service despite the week’s end.

M. E. Harris Stonewall

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