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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1968

Page

6

Hearing Notice in Pontotoc County Estates Matter

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a hearing is set for September 18 1968 at 10:00 AM in Ada courthouse to approve final account and determine heirs devisees and legatees in the estate of John Tracy Robinson deceased. Hazel Robinson executrix seeks final discharge and distribution of estate. The same notice covers a separate public action by The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company against June Holley aka Mrs Howard Muldrow and Paul S Holley for possession and quiet title to land in Ada including a 2940 square foot right of way parcel described by metes and bounds.

Hazel Robinson John Tracy Robinson J. T. Robinson Ada Oklahoma Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Pontotec Towit Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Way Company Pontotec County Block 80 Ninth Street Said Railway Company State OF Ruth R. Laughlin O. S. Laughlin Marvin Kephart Marie Irene Yowell County Court House Jewel Davis Chressiee L. Shipman Jarrett Harvey Luther Johnnie Boring Rissie W. Price Duard C. Willoughby Patricia Anne Willoughby Pontotoc

Legal notices of death and estate actions in Pontotoc County

Court actions determine Ruth R Laughlin death and sole ownership of property. hearing set Sept 17 1968. Another notice records final accounting for Marie Irene Yowell estate with heirs and distribution hearing Sept 25 1968. Creditors warned to present claims within 35 days.

Byng Independent School District oil lease public sale notice

Byng Independent School District No 16 invites bids at the superintendent office on September 19 1968 at 10 00 AM for an oil and gas lease of a 2acre land strip in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The parcel is the SW quarter of the SW quarter of Section 34 Township 5 North Range 6 East, with a 295 by 295 foot boundary.

Section Township Range 5 Pontotoc County Oklahoma Byng Independent School District No. 16 State of Oklahoma Corporation Commission State of

Wedding Recap Notes Attend Nancy Whitten Russell A Day

Jimmy Lancaster and Londa McLaughlin attended the wedding of Nancy Whitten and Russell A day Friday night. Mrs. Maude Bravers and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poteet visited Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Puckett Holdenville Monday. Mrs. May Poe and others visited Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson Sunday.

Page Four Jimmy Lancaster Londa McLaughlin Nancy Whitten Russell Maude Bravers Paul Poteet Cliff Puckett Holdenville May Poe Willie Collins Lillian Storba Maude Beavers Impson Anderson

Mrs Mae Pee Ill and Staying with Sister Mrs Collins

Mrs Mae Pee, ill for some time, is staying with her sister, Mrs Collins.

Mrs. Mae Pee Mrs. Collins

Mrs. J O Kirby and Mrs Edith Wilfong Visit Wilfongs

Mrs J O Kirby and Mrs Edith Wilfong visited Mr and Mrs Glen Wilfong and their children in Henrietta Texas recently.

J. O. Kirby Edith Wilfong Glen Wilfong Henrietta Tex

Weekend Visits and Birthday Coffee Hostess Notes

Mr and Mrs Howard Wilburn visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee Doug and Jerry Monday. Mrs J C Rowe visited over the weekend with her sister Mrs C E Brady. Mr and Mrs Elvin Mitchell Lone Wolf visited the Bradys over the weekend. Mrs Wesley Prantley Sr hosted a birthday coffee for Mrs C E Brady Aug 30 with attendees including Mrs Leonis Mrs Charles Floyd Mrs Clyde Cassady Mrs Garvin Glover Mrs Roy Kindrich Mrs O5 Taylor Mrs Charles McCaskey and the hostess.

J. C. Rowe C. E. Brady Elvin Mitchell Lone Wolf C. E. Bradys Wesley Prantley Sr Leonis Charles Floyd Clyde Cassady Garvin Glover Roy Kindrich O5 Taylor Charles McCaskey

Birthday cake for Phyllis Green guests noted

Mrs Nell Stanley and Frances baked a cake for Phyllis Green's birthday on Aug 24. Cake ice cream and pop were served to guests including Mrs Nell Stanley Mary Frances Mrs Pearl Reeves Mr and Mrs Sidney Green Shirley and the honoree Phyllis. Others visited the Higgs family Savanna and Oklahoma City area relatives on various visits.

Nell Stanley Frances Phyllis Green Mary Frances Pearl Reeves Sidney Green Shirley Phyllis Joy Lee Green Rita Swart Mary Summers Leroy Israel Marion George Higgs Leonard Higgs Savanna James Green Michael McAlester Johnnie Johnson Charley Elizabeth Oklahoma City

Mrs Stringer Visits Sister in Oklahoma City

Mrs Addie Stringer of Oklahoma City is spending a few days with her sister Mrs Mary Summers.

Addie Stringer Oklahohoma City Mrs Mary Summers

Crowell Evans Visit Schutte Family in Ada

Mr and Mrs Clarence Crowell Ada and Mr and Mrs Erwell Evans Francis visited Mr and Mrs Frank Schutte recently. Mrs Ann Schutte made a business trip to Ada Tuesday.

Lois Clifford Clarence Crowell Ada Erwell Evans Francis Frank Schutte Ann Schutte

Local Visit and Stay Extend At Bottoms Home

Mrs. Mary Bullard Brenda Carol and Joyce visited Mrs. Cloketa Bottoms Saturday with Mary and Glenn. Mary Sue Bottoms is spending a week with her mother Mrs. Cloketa Bottoms.

Mary Bullard Brenda Carol Joyce Cloketa Bottoms Mary Glenn Mary Sue Bottoms

Roberson Family Reunion Held at Home of Mr and Mrs W C Roberson

A family reunion took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W C Roberson on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs H M Roberson Becky Wichita Kansas Mr and Mrs John Bunch Janie Sandy Debra and James Irving Texas Mr and Mrs Wayne Biggs Gary Rusty Bonnie and Shari Mr and Mrs James Williams Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Bill Williams Kim Lubbock Texas and Mrs Betty Williams and Larry Ada.

W. C. Roberson H. M. Roberson Becky Wichita Kan John Bunch Janie Sandy Debra James Irving Tex Wayne Biggs Gary Rusty Bonnie Shari James Williams Oklahoma City Bill Williams Kim Lubbock Betty Williams Larry Ada

Bullard Family Attends Ada Sale Barn Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bullard Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Bullard Sr. visited the Ada sale barn on Tuesday.

H. D. Bullard Jr Harmon Bullard Sr Ada Sale

Bud Sweat Spends Weekend With Father Buck Sweat

Bud Sweat of Arkansas spent the weekend with his father Buck Sweat. Mr and Mrs Bud Sweat and Patti attended the Prison Rodeo in McAlester Friday night.

Buddie Sweat Arkansas Buck Sweat Bud Sweat Patti McAlester

Mrs Everett Stubbs and Mrs Chester Brinker Visit

Mrs Everett Stubbs of Seminole and Mrs Chester Brinker of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Calvin Grace on Thursday.

Everett Stubbs Seminole Chester Brinker Oklahoma City Calvin Grace

Mr and Mrs Hooser Move Into Laughlin Home Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hooser move into the Omer Laughlin residence on Saturday. The transfer marks a local home occupancy change with neighbors noting the new occupants.

Mrs Wilbur Hooser Omer Laughlin

Mr and Mrs Coy Shortes Attend McAlester Rodeo

Mr and Mrs Coy Shortes attended the rodeo in McAlester Friday night, enjoying the event and crowd.

Mrs Coy Shortes McAlester

Grace and Casady, McCracken Host Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Grace visited Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cassady and Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCracken Saturday.

Calvin Grace A. L. Cassady Sam McCracken

Mrs Eva Foreman Hosts and Visits Across Stonewall

Mrs Eva Foreman hosted and socialized with Mrs Alice Foreman and others in Stonewall on Tuesday. Wayne Sanders and Harmon Bullard couples visited Eva Foreman, then Eva visited Madison Foreman in Stonewall Wednesday. The sequence continued with George Bates and others visiting Eva Friday and Millie Smith Nora Turner and Brenda Bullard visiting Saturday. Eva Foreman and Walter McWethy then visited Lydia Reed and Flora in Boiling Springs Saturday.

Eva Foreman Alice Foreman Stonewall Wayne Sanders Harmon Bullard Madison Foreman Walter Bates Millie Smith Nora Turner Brenda Bullard Foreman Walter McWethy Lydia Reed Flora Boiling Springs

Alma and Walter Brooks on the sick list this week

Alma and Walter Brooks of Lula are listed as sick this week, with health updates noted in the community column.

Alma Walter Brooks Lula

Acord Family Reunion Held At Wagoner Sunday

Mrs. Katie Scottile of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Cal Acord over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Acord and Mrs. Scottile attended the Acord family reunion at Wagoner Sunday.

Katie Scottile Oklahoma City Cal Acord Acord Scottile Wagoner

Local Social Visits Recorded This Week

Mrs Calvin Grace visited Mrs Mae Rice and Mrs Helen Cooper on Monday. On Tuesday Mrs Joate Glover and Cindy visited Mrs Calvin Grace.

Calvin Grace Mae Rice Helen Cooper Joate Glover Cindy Calvin Grace Tuesay

Birthday greetings and weekend visits across area families

The register lists visits and social events around several households. Rev. Charles McCaskey celebrated a birthday Sunday. Numerous relatives and friends from Durant, Denison, Vanoss, Roff and surrounding areas dropped by to visit, attend gatherings, or exchange weekend experiences.

Charles McCaskey

Flatt and Lillards Visit Lois Clifford Family

Ola and Bud Flatt of Sacramento California and A P Lillard visited Lois Clifford on Wednesday. The Flatts visited her father A P Lillard and brother Bill Lillard and family Lula. They also visited Ben Flatt in Stonewall and Sonny Leader and family.

Ola Bud Flatt Sacramento Calif A. P. Lillard Lois Clifford Flatts Bill Lillard Lula Ben Flatt Stonewall Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Wolf Big Lydia Reed Flora Friay

Reed funeral attendance at Lula service noted

Boiling Springs residents joined Mr and Mrs J D Reed and family including Jamie Angie for Silas L Reed's funeral held in Lula on Saturday.

Lydia Reed Flora Boiling Springs J. D. Reed Jamie Angie Silas L. Reed Lula

Hill Family Labor Day Visit Reported in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Charles Hill of Tulsa spent the Labor Day weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Hill and with Donald and her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Woods James and Becky.

Charles Hill Tulsa Carl Hill Donald Harvey Woods James Becky

Corvin Family Summer Visit and Lake Texoma Trip

Mr and Mrs Dennis Corvin and Tonya of Lafayette Louisiana are visiting Joy and Dennis Corvin s in laws Mr and Mrs Joie Williams and Doyle for two weeks Joy and Dennis Corvin spent four days at Lake Texoma Doyle Williams and Jackie Loyd visited the Cor vins at Lake Texoma on Friday

Dennis Corvin Tonya Lafayette Joie Williams Doyle Joy Lake Texoma Doyle Williams Jackie Loyd Corvins

Springlake Sunday Outing With Local Families

Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee and their sons Doug and Jerry joined Mr and Mrs James Hays for a Sunday visit to Springlake. The social gathering highlighted a family outing in a rural community setting.

Marvin Lee Doug and Jerry James Hays Springlake

Brashears Family Labor Day Weekend Visit Details

Mr and Mrs Pete Brashears Beverly Becky and Paul Keith Prague Mr and Mrs Don Paul Brashears and Dawna Prague Mr and Mrs Marvin Brashears and Mr and Mrs Dickie Good and Ricky were at Tupelo for the Labor Day weekend with Mr and Mrs Jesse Loyd and Jackie. Mr and Mrs Jesse Loyd visited Mr and Mrs Bill Parrish and boys Pontotoc Friday.

Pete Brashears Beverly Becky Paul Keith Prague Don Paul Brashears Dawna Marvin Brashears Dickie Good Ricky Tupelo Jesse Loyd Jackie Bill Parrish Pontotoc

Lamberths Take Mrs Foreman to Ada Church

Alvin and Judy Lamberth of Coalgate drove Mrs Eva Foreman to church in Ada on Sunday. Foreman’s nephew Allen West of Oklahoma City delivered the sermon.

Alvin and Judy Lamberth Coalgate Eva Foreman Ada

Bates Visit Father in Wapanucka This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Walter Bates visited his father M Bates and Mrs Bates in Wapanucka on Sunday.

Walter Bates M. Bates

Mrs Killian Returns Home After Visiting Relatives

Mrs Josie Killian came home Saturday after a two weeks visit with her son and wife Alfred Killian in Stillwater. She also visited sister Lillie Wyatt in Yale and niece and family Alan Pierce in water, where her son and aaa hosted her for the visit and stayed overnight.

Josie Killian Alfred Killian Stillwater Lillie Wyatt Yale Alan Pierce Water

Dinner Guests Include Ellis Sweat Evans and Families

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis and Mrs. Thelma Lee Sweat and Pat ti shared a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Evans.

Pat Ellis Thelma Lee Sweat Patti Homer Evans

Saint Family Visits and Local Trip Notes

Mr and Mrs Bill Saint and their children from Stonewall dined with Mary Harkins and her children Sunday. Bill stayed the night with his parents. Mrs Mary Harkins and the children visited in the afternoon. Claude Harkins and his wife made a business trip to Ada Friday and Saturday.

Bill Saint Stonewall Claude Harkins Bill Mary Harkins Ada

Newberry Family Leaves for St. Louis Visit

Mr and Mrs Bo Newberry and their children Robin Kelly and Sonya, who had been visiting Franks Newberry Sr, returned to their home in St Louis Missouri on Sunday.

Bo Newberry Robin Kelly Frank Newberry Sr Sonya St. Louis

Linker Family Dinner Heard at Lawton Event

Mr and Mrs Robert Linker and Don Kennedy Lawton Mr and Mrs J R Linker and Robin and Kay and Howell had dinner Sunday with Mrs Ada Linker.

Robert Linker Don Kennedy Lawton J. R. Linker Robin Kay Howell Ada Linker

Anna Belle Ray Visits Family Over Weekend

Anna Belle Ray of Lone Grove spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Russel Ray and with Phyllis.

Anna Belle Ray Lone Grove Mrs. Russel Ray Phyllis

Ada visitors visit Drennan parents Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Howard and Jerri Lynn of Ada visited Mrs. Howard’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Drennan, on Sunday.

Jerry Howard Jerri Lynn Ada Sherman Drennan

Sunday Guests of the Parnell Family

Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Gordon Parnell included Dorothy and Vickie with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Parnell of Ada.

Gordon Parnell Dorothy Vickie Earl Parnell Ada

Wood Family Reunion Attends Coal Gate Gathering

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wood and Tony of Oxnard California visited sister and family Mr and Mrs Jack Guffey Cathy and Jackie Mrs Jack Guffey Cathy and Jackie and Mr and Mrs James Smith and Russell attended a family reunion Sunday at Coal Gate.

Ernest Wood Tony Oxnard Calif Jack Guffey Cathy Jackie James Smith Russel Coalgate

Visit Highlights Family Gatherings in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Benny Roan of Stonewall visited her parents Mr and Mrs Burl Canida. Jerry Wayne Canida spent the weekend with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Donnie Sweat. Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs David Canida and children and Mr and Mrs Paul Canida with Paula and Shanie. Towanda Jo Webb and Lee Ada and Mr and Mrs Terry Canida with Teresa and Leslie McAlester.

Benny Roan Stonewall Burl Canida Jerry Wayne Canida Donnie Sweat Hugh Don Anita Kay David Canida Paul Canida Paula Shanie Towanda Jo Webb Lee Ada Terry Canida Teresa Leslie McAlester

Visitors from Lone Grove in Tupelo Monday

Mr and Mrs Sam Steele and Mike of Lone Grove visited friends in Tupelo on Monday.

Sam Steele Mike Lone Grove Tupelo

Local Visitors Call on Area Residents

Davey Johnston and Dickie Clifford visited Ronnie Midkiff Monday. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Morgan were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Beebee and Joe C. Moore with others including the Russhings and Crass. Mrs. Cross and grandsons David and Budgie went fishing.

Davey Johnston Dickie Clifford Ronnie Midkiff E. E. Morgan C. C. Beebee Muskogee Joe C. Moore Ahloso Clarence Rushing Gerty Stella Crass Bobbie Ruth Norfleet David Budgie Nevada Bud Sweat Patti Cross

Stonewall visitors honored grandparents of Ellis family

Jerry Bernie Kenny Michael and Ruby Diane visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis in Stonewall recently.

Jerry Bernie Kenny Michael Ruby Diane Stonewall Pat Ellis

Cooper family gatherings note extended visits across Tulsa

Patti Fowler spent Tuesday night with Vonda Cooper and Lula. Sue Cooper, employed in Tulsa, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Cooper along with Vonda Hugh Dee and Kay.

Patti Fowler Vonda Cooper Lula Sue Cooper Tulsa Isaac Cooper Vonda Hugh Dee Kay

Ellis Visit With Thelma Sweat And Patti

Mr and Mrs Aaron Ellis of Stonewall visited Mrs Thelma Lee Sweat and Patti in Tupelo during a local social call.

Aaron Ellis Stonewall Thelma Lee Sweat Patti Tupelo

Jim Guinn Family Vacation Travels Comfort

Mr and Mrs Jim Guinn made a business trip to Coalgate on Saturday. He visited their daughter Mrs Roy Elkins. The Guinns and Mr and Mrs Carl Rhynes of Denison Texas left Tuesday for a visit in Arkansas with friends and relatives. Guinn stayed nine days then returned by bus.

Jim Guinn Coalgate Roy Elkins Carl Rhynes Denison Tex Arkansas Guinn

Penneys Spend Labor Day Weekend with Oklahoma City Kin

Mr and Mrs Tom Penney of Oklahoma City spent the Labor Day weekend with Mrs Penneys sister and her husband Mr and Mrs W B Hokett. The Hoketts and Penneys visited Mr and Mrs Walter Elkins and Will Tregilth at Centrahoma. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murphy Steve and Ginger Stonewall and Glen Smith visited Mr

Tom Penney Oklahoma City W. B. Hokett Hoketts Penneys Walter Elkins Will Tregilth Centrahoma Kenneth Murphy Steve Ginger Stonewall Glen Smith Glenda Mary Francis

School for the Deaf Sulphur Officers Mentioned

Fragmentary note mentions Mrs Hoketting and Mrs oo connected to the School for the Deaf at Sulphur with unclear roles or details.

Hoketting Mrs. Oo School For the Deaf At Sulphur

Johnston Family Visited Parental Homes Over Sunday

Mr and Mrs Bob Johnston of West City visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Robin Bartlle. Mrs Johnston visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Davey Sunday.

Bob Johnston Seid West City Ben John Robin Bart Lle Ben Johnston Davey

Mrs Annie Sarratt Ada Pee one van Gould Lula

The fragment mentions Annie Sarratt of Ada and Lula Gould in a brief, unclear note about a vehicle or event. The readable items are names and a likely place Ada. No clear action or outcome is present.

Annie Sarratt Ada Gould Lula

Mrs Millie Smith and Evelyn Jennings Visit in Mad dox

Mrs Millie Smith and Mrs Evelyn Jennings Frida visited Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith on Wednesday in a seemingly lively social gathering.

Millie Smith Evelyn Jennings Frida

Airman J C Tommy Jackson Deployed to London for Two Years

Airman J C Tommy Jackson of the Air Force leaves family in Tupelo for a two year assignment in London England. He is joined by sister Mrs Lavonda Johnston of Stonewall and sister Mrs Paula Fortner of Ada and friends in Oklahoma City who saw him off Sunday.

J.C. Tommy Jackson Air Force Ting Line Jackson Lavonda Johnston Stonewall Paula Fortner Ada Tupelo Tommy London England Pauline Jackson Paul Ellis Oklahoma City

Brooks Family Visit Mentioned in Parents’ Home Notice

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks visited his parents with Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada and left no further details.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada

Prison Rodeo Attendees Include Bailey Boland and Winns

Mr and Mrs George Bailey Mr and Mrs Gene Boland and Ethel and Stella Winn attended the Prison Rodeo in McAlester.

George Bailey Gene Boland Ethel Stella Winn McAlester

Mrs Alfred Prichard Is Admitted To Valley View Hospital

Mrs Alfred Prichard was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Friday for unspecified medical care. The brief item notes her admission without further details.

Alfred Prichard Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ray Schutte Attend McAlester Prison Age

Mr and Mrs Ray Schutte attended an event at McAlester Prison as part of a social or official function noted in local coverage.

Ray Schutte McAlester

Weller Family Visit Featured In Local Notice

Mr and Mrs Paul Fortner Kenny and Ginger Mr and Mrs D E Romines David Roger and Ricky and Mr and Mrs Don Weller Darla Darrel and Donna visited their parents Mr and Mrs Deborn Weller recently.

Paul Fortner Kenny Ginger D. E. Romines David Roger Ricky Don Weller Darla Darrel Donna Deborn Weller

Prison Rodeo Attendance Noted by Clifton Ellis Pair

Mr and Mrs Clifton Ellis attended the prison rodeo in Mc A. The couple appeared among spectators as the event showcased inmate roping acts and cowboy displays.

Clifton Ellis

Coxs Visit Mrs Prichard After Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs R B Cox of Allen spent Sunday night with Mrs Prichard and family in a brief social note.

R. B. Cox Allen

Boy David Mills Marks 10th Birthday With Lake Trip

David Mills celebrated his tenth birthday with a fishing trip to Atoka Lake on Saturday. His mother Joy Mendenhall and Tim Anthony and Tammy joined. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mendenhall and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mendenhall in Haileyville. They attended the rodeo in McAlester that night.

David Mills Atoka Lake Joy Mendenhall Tim Anthony Tammy Ed Mendenhall Robert Mendenhall Haileyville Sam Moody McAlester

Local Family Labor Day Visit Noted

Mrs Myrtle ee Longmont and Mrs Lucille Sievers of Colo hosted Labor Day weekend guests Jill and Phillip Holdenville visiting Mr and Mrs Dee Hyatt and Bobby.

Myrtle Longmont Lucille Sievers Colo Floyd Seen Jill Phillip Holdenville Dee Hyatt Bobby

Mr and Mrs Lackey Visit Eu ene Lackey Family

Mr and Mrs H P Lackey of Nixon visited Mr and Mrs Eu ene Lackey and their children Sonny this weekend.

H. P. Lackey Nixon Euene Lackey Suny

Pryor Couple Spends Weekend with Palmer Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Brashier of Pryor spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jack Palmer and their children, sharing time together at a local visit.

Bill Brashier Pryor Jack Palmer

Rev Claude Peeler and Leslie Visit Mrs Jewel Davis

The Rev Claude Peeler and Leslie from Stonewall visited Mrs Jewel Davis on Monday.

Claude Peeler Leslie Stonewall Jewel Davis

Hager Couple Visits McCurdys for Lake Tenkiller Tour

Mr and Mrs Gene Hager of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Martin McCurdy on a Sunday outing they spent sightseeing at Lake Tenkiller.

Gene Hager Ada Martin Gladys McCurdy Lake Tenkiller

Turner family visits relatives across towns in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Turner of Coalgate visited Mrs. Nora Turner and children. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dority of Vinita Mr. and Mrs. David Martin and children of Tecumseh and Mrs. Norma Morrison and Patti. David Martin and family of Tecumseh visited Clarence and Mrs. Martin recently.

Jim Turner Coalgate Nora Turner Turner Home Edward Dority Vinita David Martin Tecumseh Norma Morrison Patti Clarence Martin

Dinner gathering features Ellis Evans Sweat couples

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ellis hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Homer Evans and Mrs. Thelma Sweat who dined with Mr. and Mrs. Pat.

Dickie Clifford and Laquita Henderson Visit Father

Dickie Clifford and Laquita Henderson visited her father Alfred Henderson in Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Dickie Clifford Laquita Henderson Alfred Henderson Oklahoma City

Local visitors attend Prison Rodeo in McAlester

Mr and Mrs Leroy Mason and Tammy from Konawa visited Vernon Morgan and attended the Prison Rodeo in McAlester on Saturday. Mr and Mrs E G Tilton and

Leroy Mason Tammy, Konawa Vernon Morgan McAlester E. G. Tilton

Morgan Family News From Friday to Sunday

Marvin and McAlester visitors spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Morgan. Mrs. Morgan and Vernon and Vaden visited her father Joe C. Moore. Vaden Morgan and friends spent the weekend with Wilson and the Morgans visited Jack Jones and family Sunday. E. E. Morgan made a business trip to Holdenville Friday.

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Family Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wilson with Bonnie and Phyllis and Lula visited his mother Mrs. Jacob Smith and Mr. Smith Sunday. Mrs. Russel Ray visited Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith Monday.

J. L. Wilson Bonnie Phyllis Lula Jacob Smith Mr. Smith Russel Ray Mrs

Loyd Family Weekend Visits and Prison Rodeo Trip

Mr and Mrs Roy Loyd of Broken Arrow spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs L B Loyd and her parents the Obie Hudsons of Clarita. The Jimmy Pooles and children visited their in laws in Mineral Springs Arkansas then joined the Loyds for dinner after the Pooles spent a night in Stonewall. The Pooles later ate with the Loyds as the Loyds returned from Arkansas. Ernest Gregg of Ada visited the Loyds Monday.

Roy Loyd Broken Arrow L. B. Loyd Obie Hudson Clarita Jimmy Poole Mineral Springs Ark Loyds W. B. Whittle McAlester

Mrs Floy Trader Returns Home From Texas Visit

Mrs Floy Trader spent the summer in Texas visiting her daughter and returned home Thursday. She also visited Mr and Mrs Chester Harkins on Sunday.

Harkins Family Takes Tommy to Valley View Hospital

Chester Harkins and daughter in law Mrs Jimmy Harkins of Pontotoc took five year old Tommy Harkins to Valley View Hospital after he inserted a pen in his nose. Clarence Hogue and wife drove to Pontotoc to collect their children Billy Ronnie Karen and Gary.

Chester Harkins Jimmy Harkins Pontotoc Tommy Harkins Valley View Hospital Tommy Clarence Hogue Billy Ronnie Karen Gary

Lonnie Glover and Durant visitors share weekend dinner

Lonnie Glover of Mineola Texas spent the weekend with his wife Cecil. They joined Mr and Mrs T O McEntire and Mr and Mrs Bill Buzbee for a Sunday dinner hosted by the Glovers.

Lonnie Glover Mineola, Tex Cecil T. O. McEntire Durant Bill Buzbee

Frisco Couple Hosts Family Over Labor Day Weekend

Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty accompanied by Tonya Gary and Russell traveled to Hartsorne to spend Labor Day weekend with Mrs McCarthy and her parents Mr and Mrs Wendell ee.

Simon Patton Vernon McCarty Tonya Gary and Russell Hartshorne McCarthy Porents Wendellee

Mrs Marvin Mitchell Visits Friends In Week Calendar

Mrs Marvin Mitchell visited Jim and Sid Marshall on Monday. Jim Marshall visited Mr and Mrs Homer Stewart in Stonewall on Wednesday. Jim and Sid Marshall visited Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes on Thursday.

Marvin Mitchell Jim Sid Marshall Jim Marshall Homer Stewart Stonewall Jack Barnes

Ada Couple Visits Vance Minor and Family

Mr and Mrs Jack West of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Vance Minor Saturday. The Minors returned the visit to the Wests and attended to a small matter of business.

Jack West Ada Mrs Vance Minor Ng Vance Minor Jack Wests

Mrs Virgie Simmons Visits Felkins In Stonewall

Mrs Virgie Simmons of Tuttle spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Simon Patton. They visited their niece Mrs Veneta Felkins in Stonewall on Saturday.

Virgie Simmons Tuttle Simon Patton Veneta Felkins Stonewall

Golightlys Visit Relatives in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs R E Golightly and others from Olney and Fittstown visited their brother Luster Golightly in Oklahoma City Wednesday. Also visiting were Mrs Marcie Daniel Mr Floyd Hisaw Mrs Johnson Kitty Golightly and Dorothy Nell Caldwell with Caldwell from Tulsa.

R. E. Golightly Bessie James Olney Jewellisaw Fittstown Oklahoma City Luster el Marcie Daniel Floyd Hisaw Johnson and Kitty Luster Golightly Dorthy Nell Caldwell California Caldwell Tulsa

Labor Day Visit Highlights From Daniel Family

Pat Daniel came from Shreveport with his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Daniel for Labor Day. Glenn Ray McDonald Stonewall and Charles Hisan Fitts Town called on Pat Saturday. Jack L Daniel fished Lake Tex over the weekend. Mrs Buck Daniel visited Mrs Knox Sweat Lula Sunday and Mrs Minnie Dennis Ada Saturday. Mrs Clara Kennedy and Dara Daniel Ada visited their brother and wife Mr and Mrs Buck Daniel Friday.

Pat Daniel Shreveport L. P. (Buck) Daniel Glenn Ray McDonald Stonewall Charles Hisan Fittstown Pat Jack L. Daniel Lake Tex Buck Daiel Knox Sweat Lula Buck Daniel Minnie Dennis Ada Clara Kennedy Dara Daniel

Local families visit Dowe Smiths over Labor Day weekend

Mr. and Mrs Bennie Smith and Wayne and Mrs Jewel Stewart of Tulsa spent Labor Day weekend with Bennie Smiths parents Mr and Mrs Dowe Smith. Mr and Mrs Aaron Grey of Ada visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs Elmar Simmons of Stonewall had lunch Monday with the Dowe Smiths. Mr and Mrs Oscar Chappell continued the line of visits.

Bennie Smith Wayne Jewel Stewart Tulsa Bennie Dowe Smith Aaron Grey Ada Elmar Simmons Stonewall Dowe Smiths Oscar Chappell

Ada and Dowe Smith Visit J C Trease in Ahloso

Ada and Dowe Smith visited J C Trease in Ahloso on Thursday.

Ada Dowe Smith J. C. Trease Ahloso

Labor Day Visits Highlight Barnes Family Community

Mrs John Daniel and Mrs Johnnie Daniel prepared a Labor Day dinner and delivered it to Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes. Grover Barnes and family visited Grover's parents and Ada joined the group. Latta Luther Thompson and Mildred Powers visited Jack Barnes during the holiday.

John Daniel Johnnie Daniel Jack Barnes Grover Barnes Mark Anna Polk Ada Grover Luther Thompson Latta Mildred Powers

Mrs Yolanda Phillips Spends Saturday with Family

Mrs Yolanda Phillips spent Saturday with her sister and Mr and Mrs ex as well as Hinkle Blevins in a quiet family gathering.

Yolanda Phillips Hinkle Blevins Richardson Ee Mrs. Ex

Lew family visits and cookout with Daniel kin

Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel hosted Friday visits from Vickie Valerie and Mickey Lew plus Mr and Mrs Darius Jenkins of Caddo. Bernice Johnson of Memphis Tenn Ida Johnson of Baxter Tenn and Gertrude Sliger of Ada visited Monday. Homer Barnes and Homer Jr of Stonewall joined a cookout with the Daniel family.

Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Darius Jenkins Caddo Bernice Johnson Memphis Tenn Ida Johnson Baxter Gertrude Sliger Ada Homer Barnes Homer Jr Stonewall

Family reunion draws kin from multiple towns to Lake of the Arbuckles

Alvin Minor and his descendants along with relatives Mrs. Joe Daniel and others gathered for a family get together at Lake of the Arbuckles. Attendees included Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Mrs. Bob Langley Gae Von La Vonda Rae Nell Union Valley Anthony Minor Bonna Bowers Ahloso Mr and Mrs Buddy Minor and Cindy Cromwell.

Alvin Minor Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Bob Langley Gae von la Vonda Rae Nell Union Valley Anthony Minor Bonna Bowers Ahloso Buddy Minor Cindy Cromwell Lake of the Arbuckles

Homecoming Visit Ties Ada and Amarillo Byrds

Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd visited relatives in Ada and Amarillo and Wichita Falls Texas for a Missionary Baptist Church homecoming in Ada. Sally Cox Nathan Byrd and extended kin joined the gathering, marking a family reunion on a Sunday visit.

Coy Byrd Lee Byrd Ada Coy Sally Cox Amarillo Tex Nathan Byrd Wichita Falls Missionary Baptist Church

Kinfolks Ties Describe Visits From Past to Present

Sid and Jim Marshall visited sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson. Carol Stonewall stopped by Monday on business and pleasure. Gordon returned from California and New Mexico with relatives and the Johnsons kin. Gordon relayed news of the mutual relatives.

Sid Jim Marshall Virgil Johnson Carol Stonewall Gordon California New Mexico Virgil Johnsons

Robbins Family Trip to Dallas and Six Flags

Mr and Mrs W R Robbins and Mr and Mrs Rual Robbins with Francis traveled to Dallas on Friday to visit relatives. They also visited Six Flags theme park before returning Sunday.

W. R. Robbins Rual Robbins Francis Dallas Six Flags

Rachel Family Reaches Napa Home Safely

Mr and Mrs J W Rachel and Kevin traveled to Napa California on Wednesday. Mrs Rachel notified her parents Mr and Mrs Cager Hisaw on Sunday that they had arrived home safely.

J. W. Rachel Kevin Napa Calif Rachel Mrs. Cager Hisaw

Winns and Liner Visit Wells Couple in Tupelo

Stella and Ethel Winn and Walter Liner of Tupelo visited Mr. and Mrs. Houston Wells, sharing greetings at their home.

Stella and Ethel Winn Walter Liner Tupelo Mrs. Houston Wells

Mr and Mrs Edd Price Supper with Jim and Sid Marshall

Mr and Mrs Edd Price of Va ness had supper Monday with Jim and Sid Marshall. The brief social item notes a casual gathering among local residents.

Edd Price Vaness Jim Sid Marshall

Brady and Daniel families gather for visits across towns

A series of social visits are reported among the Brady, Daniel, Holman, Townsend, McGeehee and Dale families. Mrs. L D Brady with Deana, the Holman and Daniel families, and others visited relatives in Jessie, Stonewall, Ada, and West Jessie over the weekend.

H. R. Brady Jessie Barbara Holman Steve Ahloso Johnnie Daniel Stonewall L. D. Brady Deana Johnna Sis Dale West Jessie Roy McGeehee Dianna Ada John Daniel

Family Visits Mrs. Johnson’s Relatives on Saturday

Mr and Mrs Author Johnson and their daughter Kitty visited Mrs Johnson’s mother Mrs John Laxton in Ada. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs A R Johnson and family including L A Williams and Clarita. Their nephews Roy and John Archer from Hollis joined the gathering.

Author Johnson Kitty

Experienced Driver Emily King’s License Renewed in NZ

Mrs. Emily King of Waipawa, 93, has her driving license renewed for another year amid New Zealand rules that require annual tests for drivers over 70. King, who has driven for 63 years, notes that today’s young drivers are “killing themselves off” and predicts few will remain on the road.

Wellington New Zealand Emily King Waipawa North Island King

Flies Now Pay Later Contest Announced in Kathmandu

Kathmandu city officials launch a summer fly killing contest offering cash prizes. First prize is 890. The program invites residents to reduce the insect problem while funding aims to support public health. The announcement emphasizes community participation and prevention strategies.

Katmandu Nepal

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