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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1955

Page

7

Watermelon feast marks Sportsmen's Club gathering in Oakman

The Sportsmen's Club met September 1 at the Carters with about 60 attendees. A watermelon feast followed by films Water Birds and The Sunfish, a short business session, and a prayer by Brother Ira Wommack concluded the evening. Two new members, Mr. and Mrs. Roy White and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Johnnie Thorpe, joined. visitors included Sue Canada, Glen Smith, Richard Roundtree, Glen West, Vernon West, Don Cooley, Sid Isaacs, and families.

George Carter Ira Wommack Roy White R. C Johnnie? Thorpe Lorene Bratcher Sue Canada Cedar Grove Glen Smith Richard Roundtree Happyland Glen West Francis Vernon West

Melon Mix-Up At Sports Club Meeting Causes Leftovers

Albert Peve and George Carter argued over supplying watermelons for the Sports men's Club Thursday night. Both brought melons and all could eat, with several left over. Moody family oil wells near County Line in Carter County increased from seven to thirteen and they are also buying a new car.

Albert Pevehouse George Carter Sportsmen’s Club Moody's County Line Carter County Moodys

Family visitors share time across three towns

Mrs. C. Hamp ton hosted visitors last Thursday including her father Walter Wilie and brother W. C. Wilie of Wetumka and an aunt Mrs. Ellen Flamming of Lawton.

C. H. Hampton Walter Wilie W. C. Wilie Wetumka Ellen Flamming Lawton

White Family Weekend Visit in Stillwater

Mr. and Mrs. Roy White and their son Roy spent the weekend in Stillwater visiting Mrs. White's mother, Mrs. Minnie Spaulding.

Roy White Roy Stillwater Mrs. White Minnie Spaulding

Ordination of deacon Tommie Hogue at Free Will Baptist Church

Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue and family visited from Allen. They attended the ordination service in the Free Will Baptist Church in Allen where Tommie Hogue was ordained deacon and Curtis Hogue gave the charge. Pastor Bailey Thompson led the service.

Curtis Hogue Tommie Hogue Allen Free Will Baptist Church

Clarks Visit Sister in McAlester Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Fred Clark spent Sunday in McAlester visiting Mrs Ruth Kearns and family, the sister of Mrs Clark.

Fred Clark McAlester Mrs. Clark Mrs Ruth Kearns

Mrs Faye Jones Guests With Cousin in Pauls Valley

Mrs Faye Jones of Pauls Valley visited her cousin Mrs Myra Berryman and Mr Berry man last Monday in Pauls Valley.

Faye Jones Pauls Valley Myra Berryman Mr. Berryman

Mrs Mintie Morrison Visits Happyland Family Ties

Mrs Mintie Morrison of Happyland is spending a few days with her daughter and son in law Rev and Mrs Scott Jones. The brief social note highlights a family visit and local clergy connections.

Gussie Lillard Oklahoma City Evert Lee Lee Mintie Morrison Happyland Rev Scott Jones

Raymond Golden Family Visit in Ada

Raymond Golden and his family spent Sunday in Ada visiting sister Mrs. Woodrow Mullins and her family.

Raymond Golden Ada Woodrow Mullins

Local visitors Charles Frazier and James Williams call on Ada residents

Charles Frazier of Maysville Oklahoma visited Sunday with James Williams. They spent time with Mr and Mrs Richard Williams of Ada.

Charles Frazier Maysville Okla James Williams Richard Williams Ada

Veach Family Gatherings at Sulphur Picnic

Mr and Mrs Elbert Veach and children hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Floyd Veach and daughters June and Betty of Oklahoma City for a Sunday get together and picnic at Sulphur with local kin.

Elbert Veach Floyd Veach June Betty Oklahoma City

Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser

Weekend guests included J C Ross of Big Spring Texas J C Ross and family from Duncan Oklahoma Joe Kaiser Byng Oleta Sanders Colbert Edward Scroggins Francis Betty Mounger plus Lonnie East visiting with his brother Trave family from Wilson on Sunday

Clyde Kaiser J. C. Ross Big Spring, Tex John Kaiser Duncan, Okla Joe Kaiser Byng Oleta Sanders Colbert Edward Scroggins Francis Betty Mounger Mrs. Lonnie East Mr. East Mrs. Trave Wilson

Hobbs Family Visits Connerville Relative

Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and Eugene Shirley and Norma Faye spent Sunday visiting Mrs Hobbs brother Mr and Mrs Johnnie Timmons in Connerville. Mrs Hobbs father returned home with them for a few days visit.

Buster Hobbs Eugene Shirley Norma Faye Connerville

Mrs C C Hay Visits With Mrs Jess Berry

Mrs C C Hay spent a while Monday visiting with Mrs Jess Berry at her home. The social call reflected neighborhood cordialities and friendly acquaintance.

New Subscriber Mrs Moody Joins the News

The newspaper greets Mrs Moody as a new subscriber and invites renewals or weekly news subscriptions through the contact of the seller handling page subscriptions.

Visitors Gather for Pevehouse Family Sunday

Those visiting Trenna and Bill Pevehouse Sunday included Glen, among other relatives and friends, as social guests called on the family home.

Trenna Bill Pevehouse Glen Smith Richard Roundtree

Fishermen at Lake Texoma boast luck and a near big catch

Happyland Glen West of Francis, Mary Kaiser and Roger Landcaster. Morrison and sister Mrs. Martha Myrick and family travel with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman and their daughter to Lake Texoma for a fishing trip. They report good luck though the big one got away as Mr. Berryman notes.

Happyland Glen Francis Mary Kaiser Roger Landcaster Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Calvin Ada Lake Texoma Berryman

Clark Family Visits From Muskogee

Guy Clark of Muskogee visited Sunday with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Thurlow Clark and his uncle Mr and Mrs George Clark and Catherine. Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford also visited the George Clarks.

Guy Clark Muskogee Thurlow Clark George Clark Catherine Jim Crawford George Clarks

Visit by Rev Curtis Hogue to Happyland seniors

Reverend Curtis Hogue visited Saturday in the Happyland community with elderly residents and shut-ins. Those visited included Mr and Mrs Madden, Mr and Mrs Byrd Nickels, Henry Lamb, Granny Bryan and Mr Mullenax. Hogue is pastor of the Happyland Free Will Baptist Church.

Curtis Hogue Happyland Madden Byrd Nickels Henry Lamb Granny Bryan Mullenax Hogue Happyland Free Will Baptist Church

Weekend Visitors at Berryman Home From Oklahoma and Shawnee

Weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman included sons J. B. Berryman and Gene and Dewayne and Dennice from Oklahoma City along with Edward Berryman and family from Shawnee. A granddaughter Jerry Lynn Berryman and Mrs. Margaret Allen and children, all from Owatha, Oklahoma, also visited.

Jess Berryman J. B. Berryman Gene Dewayne Dennice Oklahoma City Edward Berryman Shawnee Jerry Lynn Berryman Margaret Allen Owatha Okla

Colbert Visit By Nora Isaacs and Sid Isaacs

Mrs. Nora Isaacs of Colbert visited Thursday with Mrs. Sid Isaacs.

Nora Isaacs of Colbert Sid Isaacs

Reverend and Mrs Scott Jones Visit Bates Family

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones spent Tuesday to Thursday in Waldern Arkansas visiting with Mr and Mrs Gene Bates and their children and family friends.

Scott Jones Waldern Ark Mr. Jones Mrs Gene Bates

Crawford Family Day Trip to Turner Falls

Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and daughter Linda visited Turner Falls on Sunday. They were joined later by Mrs Crawford’s brother and family Mr and Mrs Raymond Buckley of Duncan. They spent the day visiting and picnicking.

Joe Crawford Linda Turner Falls

Clark Family Visits Ada on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Thurlow Clark and his mother Mrs Alice Clark of and children visited Sunday with Ada.

Thurlow Clark Alice Clark Ada

Mr and Mrs Emmett Wynn Guests of Homer Couple

Mr and Mrs Emmett Wynn were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Junior Wynn in Homer, sharing a social visit and time with the local family.

Emmett Wynn Mrs Junior Wynn Homer

Summers Family Visit Noted In Local Memoriam

Jack Summers and sons Phil lip and Howard visited Sunday with his brother and family Bill Summers of Francis.

Jack Summers Phillip Howard Bill Summers Francis

Ballards Visit East Family Home Evening

Mr and Mrs Pete Ballard and their son of Homer spent Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lonnie East.

Pete Ballard Homer Lonnie East

Mrs. Herman Vogt and Mrs. J R Pendergrass Visit Thursday

Mrs. Herman Vogt visited Thursday with Mrs. J R Pendergrass, sharing time in town and calling on friends.

Herman Vogt J. R. Pendergrass

Reverend Scott Jones Visits Frank Dryden at Valley View Hospital

On Monday afternoon Reverend Scott Jones visited Frank Dryden of Parish Chapel at Valley View Hospital for a routine patient check and a brief chat.

Scott Jones Valley View Hospital Frank Dryden

Ada Residents Visit During Monday Afternoon

Mrs Roy Bottoms and her daughter and sister in law Mrs Sid Isaacs and family visited Ada residents last Monday for a social call.

Roy Bottoms Ada Sid Isaacs

William Carter Visits Friends in Arkansas Over Holidays

William Carter traveled to Arkansas Friday night to visit friends during the holidays and returned home on Monday.

William Carter Arkansas

Family notices name Local residents in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current are parents to a daughter Mrs. Georgia Myers and another daughter with family Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Balthrop of Pauls Valley and Dennis Myers of Byng.

Maurice Current Georgia Myers Dennis Myers Byng Jerry Balthrop Pauls Valley

Carter family visits patient at Valley View Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Angie Wright visited Sunday afternoon at Valley View Hospital with Junior Bryan who has been a patient there for two weeks. Junior was once a resident of Oakman. We all wish him a very quick recovery.

George Carter Angie Wright Valley View Hospital Junior Bryan Junior Oakman

Mrs J L Roper Illness Reported After Doctor Visit

Mrs. J. L. Roper has been very ill and required a doctor's care last Saturday. The note expresses hope that she will recover and feel much better soon.

J. L. Roper

Current family visit in Ada

Lonnie Dale and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Current visited in Ada Saturday, joining the family gathering and spending time with relatives.

Maurice Current Lonnie Dale Ada Bruce Current

Homer Couple Visits Sid Isaacs Family Thursday

Mr and Mrs Roy Bottoms of Homer visited Thursday with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs.

Roy Bottoms of Homer Sid Isaacs

Uncle George Clark Shows Small Recovery

The notice reports Uncle George Clark is able to be up and walking around again indicating a modest recovery after an illness or setback.

George Clark

Farmers Harvest and Plant in Fall Weather

Farmers take advantage of the mild fall to gather corn plant oats for winter pasture and cut seed as the season progresses.

Hart Community Visit Highlights Local Family Ties

Mrs. ALVIE GRIFFITH reports a Friday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson and Mrs. Grace Johnson plus May visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harley Johnson in Tupelo. Attendees included Mrs. Lloyd Goss and baby and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Linker with daughter. Harley Johnson gave neighbors dressed fish as a kind idea. Neighbors also visited Mr. and Mrs. Arvell Jennings in Stonewall.

Alvie Griffith Roy Johnson Grace Johnson May Harley Johnson Tupelo Lloyd Goss Baby L. R. Linker Arvell Jennings Stonewall

Pennington Family Party Honors Fleeta Joyce Pennington

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington hosted their granddaughter Miss Fleeta Joyce Pennington and her friend Miss Tommy Jo Levering of Lawton at a Monday night gathering. Numerous relatives and friends attended as games were played and wake and punch were served.

Alva Pennington Fleeta Joyce Pennington Tommy Jo Levering Lawton Mavyrene Wayne Laverne Farmer Norma Mary James Joleta Charlotte Donald Lee Jones Melba Patricia Rita Bobby Jackson Barbara Belinda Griffith Jo Anne Ruthie Varnadore Irene Carson Donnie Gwendolyn Rowe Jerry Pennington D. N. Pennington J. C. James Fleeta Joyce Toniny Jo

Mrs Cressie McKinney Visits Dorothy Leuven

Mrs Cressie McKinney visited Mrs Dorothy Leuven Monday afternoon to catch up and share news in a friendly call at their home.

Cressie McKinney Dorothy Leuven

Weekend Visit Highlights From Local Families

Mrs. Alene Thompson and her son Sonny visited with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch from Friday to Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs. Juanita Phillips and her son Tommy and Mr. and Mrs. Eunice McKnight joined the weekend gathering.

Alene Thompson Sonny Juanita Phillips Tommy Tom Burch Burches Eunice McKnight

Norman visitors call on Mrs McKinney and Jerry

Mrs Myrtle Bowes and her son Royal of Norman visited Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry Tuesday.

Myrtle Bowes Royal Norman Cressie McKinney Jerry

Dale Melton Visits Frank Dryden in Valley View Hospital

Dale Melton visited Frank Dryden in Valley View Hospital Monday afternoon.

Dale Melton Frank Dryden Valley View Hospital

Pennington visitors from multiple Oklahoma towns

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pennington included Stani Konopinski and family of Oklahoma City, Avery Pennington and Fleeta Joyce and Miss Tommie Jo Levering of Lawton, Coleman Pennington and family of Ada, E. P. Cartwright of Stonewall, and D. N. Pennington and Harrell Gene.

W. A. Pennington Stani Konopinski Oklahoma City Avery Pennington Fleeta Joyce Tommie Jo Levering Lawton Coleman Pennington Ada E. P. Cartwright Stonewall D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene

Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits in Worstell

Sunday School attendance for September 4 was 49 with visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Don Cooley and Adana Jared of Sapulpa. The Cooleys visited Bert Jones in Oil Center. A watermelon feast at Virgil Meek’s drew Etta Hightower, Calvin Hayes, Billy Jim Robertson, and Junior Hayes. Jolene Meek returned from youth camps and a revival in Sapulpa and Muskogee, then Mt. Pleasant Texas. The Sparkses, newly moved to California, visited Wo rstell, as did Homer Nercer and Donnie Henson families from Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.

Don Cooley Gary Don Beckie Adana Jared Sapulpa Cooleys Bert Jones Oil Center Virgil Meek Etta Hightower Calvin Hayes Maryville Tenn Billy Jim Robertson Ada Junior Hayes Jolene Meek Muskogee Mt. Pleasant Tex Homer Nercer Rickie and Mike Fort Worth Don Henson Donnie Oklahoma City

California visitors amid Monday evening stopover

Lonnie Sparks and Farrel Jones visited a short white Monday evening with Sam Golden.

Lonnie Sparks California Farrel Jones Sam Golden

Visits noted by local families and friends

Mary Lou and Deana Jones visited Monday evening with Jole ne and Berlene Meek. Mrs Nita Goodwin, Mrs Mae Webb and Mrs Sybie Jones visited Monday night with Grandma Duncan. Mrs Paul Duncan visited Mrs Dick Goodwin Tuesday morning.

Mary Lou Deana Jones Jolene Berlene Meek Nita Goodwin Mae Webb Sybie Jones Duncan Paul Duncan Dick Goodwin

Visitors and sickness list from Nowata community

On Sunday Nowata residents visited relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Briggs and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Choate along with Cindy. The sick list this week names Mrs. Lorene Duncan and Grandma Duncan.

Nowata, Okla Mrs. Roy Briggs Lorene Duncan Duncan

Visitors Share Saturday Afternoon With Neighbors

Gwen and Glen Golden visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Annie Duncan. Thursday afternoon Mrs. Vir gil Meek Lavoid and Jolene visited Mrs. Lorene Scott.

Gwen Glen Golden Annie Duncan Virgil Meek Lavoid Jolene Lorene Scott

Local Social Visits Record Creators and Guests

Mrs Ira Pinley and Barbara Jean with Mrs James Duncan and girls visited Mrs Levi Sparks Monday. Mr and Mrs Tim Cox and Mrs Tony Martin visited with Mrs Albert Pinley. Donnie Evans stayed with Jerry Clark. Virgil Meek couple were in Roff Sunday afternoon. Farrell Jones and Doryl Farmer headed to California. Mike Mercer visited Mrs Virgil Meek Saturday evening. Frank Cunning ham and Ray Kemp hosted dinner Sunday.

Ira Pinley Barbara Jean James Duncan Chessie Sparks California Levi Sparks Tim Cox Tony Martin Albert Pinley Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek Roff Mike Mercer Virgil Meek

Sunday and Thursday visits to Collins and Roper homes

George Collins and Nora Roper hosted and welcomed visitors including H. J. Horton N. L. Garrett and Rev. Frank Cunningham. Thursday guests were Mrs. Doyle Sliger Cameron and others. Nora Roper remains improving after a minor heart attack weeks ago.

George Collins Nora Roper Collins and Roper H. J. Horton N. L. Garrett Frank and Bettie Cunningham Bobby Joe Doyle Sliger Cameron Oliver Crane Charlie Crow Healdton Frank Cunningham Leora Wilfong Glenn

Local families visit Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran

Mrs Bivins and Mrs Leona Williams and son of Kansas and Mrs Johnnie Piercy of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran and family last Monday. Mrs C C Roberts, Mr and Mrs Gale Blankenship and Mr and Mrs George Cochran visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Sunday.

Bivins Leona Williams Kansas Johnnie Piercy Ada Elmer Cochran C. C. Roberts Gale Blankenship George Cochran

Local Social Visits Across Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Mrs. Mavis Little and Mrs. Bobby Bramlett of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Hall Sunday. Joy ce, Floyd Lee and Harold visited relatives in Oklahoma City last weekend. Daisy Binion and Mrs. W. C. Karr called on Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling Thursday night. Mrs Keeling remains ill. A Underwood of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran Saturday.

Mavis Little Bobby Bramlett Tulsa Daisy Binion O. D. Hall Houston Capes Joyce Floyd Lee Harold Oklahoma City W. C. Karr Lee Keeling Mrs. Keeling Mrs. A. Underwood Stratford Mrs Elmer Cochran

Grannies Visit Honored by Duncan Long and Eade Kin

Ray Duncan of Ohio Bessie Long of Berryville Ark and Eade and Eddie of Wichita Kan are her children called to Grannie Dun’s bedside due to illness.

Grannie” Duncan Ray Duncan Ohio Bessie Long Berryville Ark Eade and Eddie Wichita Kan

Lake Texoma outing for Wallace Duncan family

Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City and Mrs James Duncan and girls spent Sunday at Lake Texoma enjoying a day by the water and family time.

Millard Wallace Keith Oklahoma City James Duncan Lake Texoma

Houston Capes family visits relatives in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Houston Capes and family visited relatives in Oklahoma City Monday according to local social notes.

Mrs. Houston Capes Oklahoma City

Lorene Choate Dines With David Golden Sun

Lorene Choate visited and had dinner with David Golden Sun, sharing a social dinner at a private residence. The meeting highlighted an informal gathering between the two individuals.

Lorene Choate David Golden Sunday

Families Visit Neighbors in Tulsa and Local Area

Mr and Mrs Bill Bramlett and family of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Cummings and family visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion.

Bill Bramlett Tulsa Jimmy Cummings Dink Binion

Ponca City visitors reconnect with former residents

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martin of Ponca City arrived Friday and are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Martin and their children. The Martins are former residents of the community.

Tony Martin Ponca City Jackie Martin

Mrs. Lawrence and Boyd Couple Vacation in Illinois

Mrs. Joe Lawrence and Mr and Mrs Boyd traveled to Illinois for a two week vacation, taking a leisure trip.

Joe Lawrence Mrs. Boyd Illinois

Price and Golden Visit Sun Day Collaboration

Anna Mae Price visited Sun Day with Anna Jean Golden for a daytime outing. The pair appeared together at a local event, sharing a social appearance and community engagement.

Union Hill Sunday School Attendance and Visitors

Union Hill reports Sunday School began at 10 am with 48 in attendance on Sunday morning and a 7 45 pm night service. The Primary department won last month’s attendance banner from the Junior department. visitors included Mrs Terry of California, Mrs Billie Wood, Anna Mae Price, Savannah Simpkins and on Sunday night Mr and Mrs Arden L Coffey, Mitchell, Sammie and Caroline of Ada, Mrs Terry and Mr and Mrs Roy Bottoms. Mary Bettie and John attended. Etta Garrett led the program, with Don Newby set to present next Sunday night. Participants included Myra Nell Garrett, Mrs Donnie Cochran, Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham, N L Garrett, Albert Simpkins, Ruby Simpkins and Ray Kemp.

Terry California Billie Wood Anna Mae Price Savannah Simpkins Arden L. Coffey Mitchell Sammie Caroline Ada Roy Bottoms Mary Bettie John Etta Garrett Don Newby Myra Nell Garrett Donnie Cochran Frank Cunningham N. L. Garrett Albert Simpkins Ruby Simpkins Ray Kemp

Local visits mark weekend social rounds

Mr. and Mrs. Austell Cassady and Mrs. Jack Teel visited Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lord James and family of Westmorland California visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mee Anally and family Monday.

Mrs. Austell Cassady Jack Teel Mrs Lonnie Cassady Lord James Westmorland, Calif J. W. Mee

Sparks Family Visits Grandma Davis in Fitts Town

Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks and their children visited Sunday with Grandma A D Davis of Fitts Town. The gathering highlighted family ties and community roots as relatives shared stories and memories.

Levi Sparks A. D. Davis Fittstown

Nashville couple visits Oklahoma friends Sunday

Mr and Mrs Carie Smith of Nashville Tennessee visited Mr and Mrs J W McAnally Sunday. Mrs Lula Keeling was reported still ill Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wesley Willard and granddaughter Dona Marie Acosta of Savannah Oklahoma, Mr and Mrs Bob McIntire and Caroline Kay of Okemah, Allen and Helen Cochran and Myra Nell Garrett were visitors of Mr and Mrs George Cochran Sunday.

Carie Smith Nashville, Tenn J. W. McAnally Lula Keeling Wesley Willard Dona Marie Acosta Savannah Okla Bob McIntire Caroline Kay Okemah Allen Helen Cochran Myra Nell Garrett George Cochran

Walden Spends Sunday With Nova Cox and Duncan Family

Walden spent Sunday with Nova Cox. Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan welcomed Sunday evening visitors Mr and Mrs F FE Duncan.

Grannie Walden Nova Cox

Sunday Guests At Pinley Home Gather With Local Friends

Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinley included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley, Mrs. Chessie Sparks and Lonnie, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinley, Billy June Norman, Mrs. Lorene Vandergrift and Booby.

Albert Pinley M. C. Cox Jim Baldwin Ira Pinley Chessie Sparks Lonnie Frank Pinley Billy June Norman Lorene Vandergrift Booby

Mrs Geraldine Henry and Children Visit Mr and Mrs Goodwin

Mrs Geraldine Henry and her children spent Sunday with Mr Dick Goodwin and his wife Mrs. Goodwin.

Geraldine Henry Dick Goodwin

Norman pair visits Cressie McKinney and family

Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass of Norman spent the weekend with Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry. Mr and Mrs Bill Gray and daughters of Ada spent Sunday with Mrs McKinney.

Maryville Visit Highlights Hayes Durcan Family Night

Mr and Mrs Calvin Hayes and Stevie of Maryville Tenn visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Durcan and family.

Calvin Hayes Stevie Maryville, Tenn Paul Durcan

Sister Visits In Lindsay Note Illness Improving

Mrs Dale Melton visited her sister Mrs Paul Cameron in Lindsay Monday. Mrs Cameron has been quite ill for some time but seems to be improving.

Dale Melton Paul Cameron Lindsay Mrs. Cameron

Mrs Meek and visitors call on Mrs Gracie Haves

Mrs Virgil Meek visited Sunday afternoon with Berlene and Jolene to see Mrs Gracie Haves.

Virgil Meek Berlene Jolene Gracie Haves

Konawa Resident Visits W J Jones and Delphia

T E Jones of Konawa visited W J Jones and Delphia on Monday night, sharing time and news with the pair.

Burnice Jones and Mr Ramer Visit Bud Jones in Kansas

Burnice Jones and Mr. Ramer of Kansas visited Bud Jones Monday. The brief social call highlighted local ties within the community.

Burnice Jones Mr. Ramer Kansas Bud Jones

Ada Hospital Holds Deridder Visitor From Louisiana

Mr. Ramer who accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Burnice Jones to Ada from Deridder Louisiana is confined in a local Ada hospital awaiting treatment.

Mr. Ramer Mrs. Burnice Jones Ada Deridder, la

Longs Visit C C Long Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Leston Long Sue and Carl of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs C C Long and family Sunday.

Out-of-community Visitors At Worstell Church

Several out of community visitors attended Worstell Church Sunday night. Among them were Don Sutton from Texas Joy Lane of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Don Cooley and their Sapulpa children Anna Mae Price from Union Hill Mrs Chessie Sparks and Lonnie from California Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks and their children also visited Janie Turner Ann Crawley and Jane Webb visited with Ann Norris Mr and Mrs Donald Choate and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Choate visited with Mr and Mrs Roy Choate.

Worstell Church Don Sutton Texas Joy Lane Oklahoma City Don Cooley Sapulpa Anna Mae Price Union Hill Chessie Sparks Lonnie California Levi Sparks

Ray Ownbey Visits E. V. and B. B. Ownbey Families

Ray Ownbey of Norman recently visited the families of E. V. Ownbey and B. B. Ownbey to share news and reconnect with relatives.

Ray Ownbey Norman E. V B. B. Ownbey

Bebee Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

The Bebee Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunch room on Monday afternoon. After roll call the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. J. K. Smith and members discussed first aid. Present were Mrs. Wilma Atkeson Oma Hood J. K. Smith Virginia Tilley Pearl Norton and Josie Thompson.

Bebee Home Demonstration Club J. K. Smith Wilma Atkeson Oma Hood Virginia Tilley Pearl Norton Josie Thompson

Hood Family Dines With Hood Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hood and family of near Ada were supper guests Monday night of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean.

J. B. Hood Near Ada H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean

Whitsons Visit Whitsons and Henry in Tulsa Weekend

Mr and Mrs Melvin Whitson and Melva Jo of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry, sharing a brief family gathering in Oklahoma.

Melvin Whitson Melva Jo Tulsa O. S. Whitson Henry

Foster family hosts Labor Day weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Joe Foster and daughter Patricia of Oklahoma City spent the Labor Day weekend with Mr and Mrs C E Foster.

Joe Foster Patricia Oklahoma City C. E. Foster

Griffith reports to Spence AFB after four weeks at Lackland

Joe Tom Griffith arrived shortly after midnight Friday and departed just after midday Saturday. He reports to Spence Air Force Base in Moultrie Georgia after spending the previous four weeks at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.

Joe Tom Griffith Spence Air Force Base Moultrie Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex

Visitors at Alvie Johnson Home

Visitors in the Alvie Johnson home Sunday were Miss Imogene Johnson and Alvis and Gene Griffith.

Alvie Johnson Imogene Johnson Alvis and Gene Griffith

Local families share a Monday visit

Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family with Mr and Mrs J C Maddox and family and Mr and Mrs Manley Maddox and family spent Monday with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox.

B. B. Jackson J. C. Maddox Manley Maddox J. E. Maddox

Read ing Techniques Class For Adults At East Central

An 18 week rapid reading techniques course will be offered this fall at East Central State College Reading Laboratory. Miss Nell Dean will teach one night weekly. An organizational meeting for interested persons is set for Sept 6 at 7 pm in the Reading Laboratory building.

Reading Laboratory East Central State College Nell Dean

Trio visit Tommy Long Sunday

Lindell Archer Alvin McAnally and Bobby Graham visited Tommy Long on Sunday in a local social gathering.

Lindell Archer Alvin McAnally Bobby Graham Tommy Long

Louise Henson and Beverly Hen Visit Verna McAnally

Louise Henson and Beverly Hen from Springfield mass visited Verna McAnally Friday night for a social call in the community.

Louise Henson Beverly Henson Springfield Mass Verna McAnally

Buck McAnallys Welcome Daughter Linda Kay

Mr and Mrs Buck McAnally of Union Hill announce the birth of a daughter on August 26 weighing 11 pounds 5 ounces. The grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W McAnally and Mrs Sarah Satterfield of Ada.

Buck McAnally Union Hill Linda Kay J. W. McAnally Sarah Satterfield Ada

Family Reunion Held At McAnally Home

A weekend family reunion gathered relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McAnally. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henson, Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Linzie Henson and family from Springfield Massachusetts, Mr. and Mrs. Duke Rhynes and Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Long, Tommy, Melinda, Lindel, Larry Archer, Bobby Graham, and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Allen and girls.

J. W. McAnally William Henson Louise Henson Joe Henson James Rhynes Linzie Henson Springfield Mass Duke Rhynes Lynn C. C. Long Tommy Melinda Lindel Larry Archer Bobby Graham J. L. Allen

California visitors call on Mr and Mrs Kirkes

Mrs. Terry of California and Mrs. Cowden visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkes on Monday.

Mrs. Terry California Mrs. Cowden J. W. Kirkes

Mr and Mrs Horace Kirkes Visit Kin Monday

Mr and Mrs Horace Kirkes visited Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes on Monday in a family gathering. The visit highlighted kinship ties within the Kirkes household.

Community closes week with church assembly plans

Virgil Meek and Calvin Hayes spent Sunday night fishing. County Line residents the Crawleys and Lillian Maley with Linda visited Geraldine Henry. Several plan to attend the General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland Tennessee. The group will visit Fields of the Wood in Cherokee County, North Carolina.

Virgil Meek Calvin Hayes General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy Sybie Jones Mary Lou Deana Jolene Berlene Meek Gwen Golden Cleveland Tenn Fields of the Wood Cherokee County North Carolina

Singing Convention At Vaness Attracts Local Attendees

Mrs. Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann and Imogene and May Johnson attended the singing convention at Vaness Sunday afternoon.

Alvie Griffith Mary Ann Imogene May Johnson Vaness

Willie Morrison Visits J S Stanfield Sunday

Willie Morrison of Roff visited J. S. Stanfield on Sunday for a social call.

Willie Morrison Roff J. S. Stanfield

Minnie day visits Mrs Amy Smith in Duncan

Mrs Amy Smith of Duncan hosted a visit with Mrs Jewell Crawford on Tuesday, sharing time and conversation in the local community event.

Minnvyo Amy Smith of Duncan Jewell Crawford

Charley Dunn and Ada Visit Alma Dunn Sunday

Mr and Mrs Charley Dunn of Ada visited his mother Mrs Alma Dunn on Sunday afternoon.

Charley Dunn Ada Alma Dunn

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones Visit With Mrs Mintie

Mr and Mrs Jones visited for a while Monday morning with Mrs Mintie, the mother of Mrs Jones.

Mrs. Scott Jones Mrs. Jones Mrs. Mintie

Tuberculosis treatment relies on doctor patient partnership

The text emphasizes that successful TB care depends on collaboration between the physician or hospital and the patient. Neither side can complete the treatment alone, highlighting shared responsibility for outcomes.

Visitors To Barbara Jones On Sunday

Those visiting Barbara Jones Sunday were Yvonne Little, Kay Tilley, Brenda Southerland and Don Newby.

Barbara Jones Yvonne Little Kay Tilley Brenda Southerland Don Newby

Hayses In Valley View Hospital After Procedures

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hays remained in Valley View Hospital last week. Mrs. Hays underwent surgery Thursday and Mr. Hays was reported improving Monday.

Gene Hays Valley View Hospital Hays

Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard Visit City This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard travel to a nearby city this weekend for a social visit and family gathering.

Mrs Ola Mae Cook Visits Agee Parents

Mrs Ola Mae Cook visited her parents Mr and Mrs E E Agee.

Ola Mae Cook Mrs E. E. Agee

Union Hill Parents Pride Signs Put Up At School

Teachers Oma Enloe and Lela Rose with Union Hill parents celebrate new school signs installed last week reflecting community pride and support for the school.

Oma Enloe Lela Rose Union Hill Community

Sweeney Family Visit Highlights Friday Night

Mr and Mrs John Sweeney joined Keith Norma George Graham Paul and Bobby for a Friday night visit to W J Jones and Del phia, sharing a social hometown moment.

John Sweeney Keith Norma George Graham Paul Bobby W. J. Jones Delphia

Local visitors from Konawa call on Bud Jones couple

T. E. Jones of Konawa, W. J. Jones and Delphia, John Sweeney and Dink Binion visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones on Monday.

T. E. Jones Konawa W. J. Jones Delphia John Sweeney Dink Binion Mrs Bud Jones

Henson Family Visits Springfield Area Kin

Mr and Mrs Linzie Henson and family from Springfield Massachusetts visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and Mr and Mrs Joe Henson during the past week.

Linzie Henson Springfield Mass William Henson Joe Henson

Ada and Healdton Visitors Share Family Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Haske Kite and Charles and Danny of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Crow of Healdton as part of a family gathering.

Mrs. Haske Kite Charles Danny Ada Charlie Crow Healdton

Sunday School Honors at Lightning Ridge

Despite Labor Day weekend attendance stayed strong with John E. Ray delivering the morning message. All officers and teachers were re elected for another year. Lee Jones remains superintendent with Miss May Johnson as adult teacher and Mrs J H Stephens leading the youths. Mrs Ercey Ownbey teaches juniors. assistant teachers are Mrs Lee Jones and Mrs Arno Griffith.

John E. Ray Lee Jones May Johnson J. H. Stephens Ercey Ownbey Arno Griffith

Bumpas Family Weekend Visit From Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Chester Bumpas and their sons of Ft Smith Ark spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs T Bumpas.

Mrs Chester Bumpas and Sons Ft. Smith, Ark Mrs. T. Bumpas

Boyce Jones Visits Murray Agricultural College for Enrollment

Mrs Lee Jones and her son Boyce visited Murray Agricultural College in Tishomingo last Friday for enrollment preparations. Boyce returned Monday morning to participate in freshman orientation.

Lee Jones Boyce Murray Agricultural College Tishomingo

Webster couple picnicked in Sulphur’s Platt Park on Labor Day

Mr and Mrs Willi Webster spent Labor Day enjoying a picnic at Sulphur’s Platt Park. The event spotlights a family outing in a small town setting with no additional details.

Willi Webster Platt Park

Weekend visitors from the Kimmel family gather

Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sr. with children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kimmel and children, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel and children of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Jr. and children of Hominy, Mr. and Mrs. Dude Fennell, and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gurley and children of Ada.

Miles Kimmel Sr Charles Kimmel Enoch Kimmel Oklahoma City Miles Kimmel Jr Hominy Dude Fennell Mirs. B. F. Gurley Ada

Reverend Tal Bonham Visits Fort Worth Seminary Route

Rev Tal Bonham former pastor at Lightning Ridge stopped by Sunday afternoon to visit the Lee Jones John Ray and J H Stephens families on his way to the Ft Worth seminary.

Tal Bonham Lightning Ridge Lee Jones John Ray J. H. Stephens Ft. Worth Seminary

Visitors at J H Stephens home Sunday afternoon

Other visitors in the J. H Stephens home Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Normar Umphers and Norma Kay and Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Jones of Ada and Mrs Wihle Webster.

J. H Stephens Normar Umphers Norma Kay D. F. Jones Ada Wihle Webster

Vandegriff Builds Return Trip After California Visit

Winfred Vandegriff left Friday for his California home after a two week visit with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Vandegriff.

Winfred Vandegriff California J. R. Vandegriff Winfred Leonard Vandegriff

Visitor Party Now Visiting McIlroy Household

Sunday guests visiting Mr. and Mrs Lord McIlroy include Mr and Mrs Herman Penn and Mr and Mrs Harlery Saylor of Lindsay and Mrs Lonie Dame of Center seeking a social call.

Lord McIlroy Herman Penn Harlery Saylor Lindsay Lonie Dame Center

Cantwells Host Family Visit in Elmore City Area

Mr and Mrs Maurice Cantwell and their children of Elmore City visited in the Roy Cantwell and Leroy Cantwell homes during the weekend, sharing time with relatives in a family gathering.

Maurice Cantwell Elmore City Roy Cantwell Leroy Cantwell

Coffey Family Reunion Held in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffer attended with La quita Curtis and Mrs Better Wells at a Coffey family reunion held Sunday in Oklahoma City.

Arthur Coffer Laquita Curtis Better Wells Coffey Oklahoma City

Homecoming at Wilson Beauty Spot Draws Attendees

Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff attended the Wilson homecoming event on Sunday inviting community members to join in the celebration and reminisce about recent alumni milestones.

Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff Wilson

Latta Family Works On Plot At Lightning Ridge Cemetery

Mr and Mrs Arden L Coffer with Carolyn Dewayne and Sammy of Latta spent Monday afternoon at Lightning Ridge cemetery helping with their family plot. They had supper and stayed the evening with Mr and Mrs J H Stephen and Betty Neal.

Arden L. Coffer Carolyn, Dewayne and Sammy Latta Lightning Ridge Cemetery J. H. Stephen Betty Neal

Cemetery fund appeal for Lightning Ridge in Ada

Citizens are invited to contribute to the upkeep of the Lightning Ridge cemetery. Send donations to Mrs. Ercey Ownbey Route 5 Ada.

Lightning Ridge Ercey Ownbey Ada

Marriages Recorded in Ada and Segine Areas

Joe Allan Leone age 22 of Segine Texas wed Billy Catherine Stephens age 18 of Ada. Robert C. Thomas age 25 of Ada married Betty Sue Thetford age 18 of Ada. Richard Bell age 29 of Ada wed Maxine Cosper age 21 of Allen.

Joe Allan Leone Segine Texas Billy Catherine Stephens Ada Robert C. Thomas Betty Sue Thetford Ada Richard Bell Maxine Cosper Allen

Ransom Jac’s Son Tries Out with Texas Uni Cubs

A note on Ransom Jac’s son from the Chicago Cubs who never played baseball until trying out for the Texas University team. He hit 500 in his first year.

Ransom Jac'sson Chicago Cubs Texas Unia

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