Parish Chapel News Gossip From Local Families
Beulah Turner of Alameda returns home after visiting the Magars. Essel Magar and family from Stratford visit his parents. Verneice Dryden and Mamie Tucker call on the Magars. Ray Magar and Center visitors join the Magars for a day. Dryden and Turner host guests while Frank Dryden and family attend a Center revival led by Rev. F M Wood of Stratford. Owens Magar and sons visit relatives. Ruby Dryden and Verneice Dryden visit Mrs. Oscar Carson. Elma Law and Don spend time with the Drydens. Oris Roberts family and Rance Tucker hosts and Frank Dryden visits the Tuckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essel Magar
Stratford
Jim Magar
Verneice Dryden
Jim Magars
Ray Magar
Center
Mamie Tucker
Magars
Frank Dryden
F.M. Wood
Oris Roberts
Rance Tucker
Tuckers
Laws' Daughter III Plans Brentwood Surgery
Mr and Mrs J W Law received word that their daughter Mrs Juanita Mc Curtain of Brentwood California is to undergo surgery Monday morning. Mrs Law and their son Don left Friday for Brentwood. Don had spent three weeks visiting family and had not been home in nearly 11 years.
Mrs. Florence Wren Visits California Kin Friday
Mrs. Florence Wren of Stratford and her son Johnnie traveled to California to spend Friday night with her nephew J. W. Lax and Max.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wren
Stratford
Johnnie
California
J. W. Lax
Max
Law and Max Guests at Pod Law Sunday Dinner
J. W. Law and Max were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John, sharing a meal at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Law
Max
Mrs. Pod Law
John
Boy James Bowen Remembered In Local Memoir
James Bowen of San Antonio visited with Miss Ruby Dryden and friends at the Trout home. He is known in the community as the boy who lived with Mr and Mrs Ted Trout about 13 years ago and was the orphaned son of Mrs Trout’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bowen
San Antonio
Tex
Ruby Dryden
James
Ted Trout
Trouts
Rodeo Attendance Noted At McAlester Friday Night
Garland Pennington Fay Hendricks Donald Lee Price Ruthie McKuskie Irene Carson and Lawanda Misenheimer attended the rodeo at McAlester Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Pennington
Fay Hendricks
Donald Lee Price
Ruthie McKuskie
Irene Carson
Lawanda Misenheimer
McAlester
Mrs Estell Elmore Helps Daughter Can Apples
Mrs Estell Elmore of Stratford spent Thursday and Friday with her daughter Mrs Wayne Pennington and helped her can apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estell Elmore
Stratford
Wayne Pennington
Local Folks Share News In Ada Area Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Carl Mulheim departed for California after two weeks visiting her father F A Ferguson and relatives. Ada residents Lady Murphy Ward and others hosted and visited. Mary Sue Dryden of Lawrence stayed with Uncle Glen Dryden. Frank Beck of California was reported to have died. Community neighbors aided by sharing pears from Temple Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Mulheim
Hame
California
F. A. Ferguson
Mary Sue Dryden
Lawrence
Glen and
Ruby Dryden
California Visit With Mrs Lorraine Penh ington
A brief note records a morning visit to California by an unnamed party and Mrs Lorraine Penh ington, noted as visitors on a Tuesday morning.
Isaacs Brothers Visit in Valley View Hospital
Willie Isaacs visited his brother Sidney Isaacs at Valley View Hospital Tuesday evening. On Thursday Willie and Florence Isaacs visited the Sidney Isaacses in Ada, and Sidney was released from the hospital that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Isaacs
Sidney Isaacs
Valley View Hospital
Willie
Florence Isaacs
Sidney Isaacses
Ada
Sidney
Mrs May Murphy Visits Jerseyville Friends After 30 Years
Mrs May Murphy of Jersey ville Ill arrived Friday to spend a few days visiting cousin Mrs Clara Wood and other relatives. Her sister Mrs Murphy and Mr and Mrs Silas Lemon of Pasadena Texas visited Sunday and Monday before continuing to Broken Bow Oklahoma and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Murphy
Jerseyville
Clara Wood
Murphy
Silas Lemon
Pasadena
Tex
Broken Bow
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Dryden Family Members Spend Sunday with Lawrence Relatives
Ruby and Glen Dryden shared Sunday time with their brother Mr Ray Dryden and his wife Mrs Dryden and their Lawrence family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Glen Dryden
Mrs
Ray Dryden
Lawrence
Sunday Dinner Visits Reach Farmers Household
Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb joined their daughter and her husband Bennie Farmer and their boys of Union for Sunday dinner. Hill Mrs Ruby Wood E C Caviner and H R visited the Farmers in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lamb
Bennie Farmer
Union
Hill
Ruby Wood
E. C. Caviner
H. R
Isaacs Family Surprise Birthday Call Reaches Cloreta Gray
Willie and Florence Isaacs arrived Saturday night to present a birthday gift to their daughter Mrs. Cloreta Gray. A surprise call from Mrs. Alfreda Lavayne of Oakland California connected the parents with Cloreta during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Florence Isaacs
Cloreta Gray
Alfreda Lavayne
Oakland
Calif
Cloreta
Maddox of Gaar Corner Visits Pennington Family
Maddox of Gaar Corner visited Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington on Sunday, sharing a casual afternoon gathering and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddox of
Gaar Corner
Milo Pennington
Farmers Share Sunday Visit Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Farmer and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Farmer of Ada hosted Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Bittle of Stratford, Jerry McKinney and John Law for the Farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Farmer
Wayne Farmer
Ada
Doyle Bittle
Stratford
Jerry McKinney
John Law
Lee Farmer
Students Spend Weekend With Parents
Charles Wood and Clyde Welch, students at Murray College in Tishomingo, spent the weekend visiting their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wood
Clyde Welch
Murray College
Tishomingo
M L Robinson Visited Neville Pennington Monday Night
M L Robinson paid a brief visit to Neville Pennington Monday night, sharing conversation and company in a casual social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Robinson
Neville Pennington
Neville Pennington Buys Holstein Heifer in Guthrie
Neville Pennington traveled to Guthrie on Thursday and purchased another Holstein heifer, adding to his dairy herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Pennington
Guthrie
Van Oss Team Faces Harrell Gene and Jerry Pennington
Harrell Gene and Jerry Pennington played for the Van Oss basketball team Friday night at Byng, featuring the local game showdown and the players’ performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell Gene
Jerry Pennington
Byng
Vanoss
John Alexander Visits Aunt and Farmers for Rodeo Night
John Alexander of Francis spends a few days with his aunt and the Farmer family. Monday night he visited Junior Gene and Janie Farmer and watched the rodeo program on TV with Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander
Francis
Mrs. Lee Farmer
John
Junior
Gene
Janie Farmer
Mrs. Lavern Farmer
Ada visitors call on local farmers Monday evening
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Ada and Willard Coffman of Union Valley visited the Lee Farmers Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Farmer
Debra
Ada
Willard Coffman
Union Valley
Lee Farmers
Ada couple visits Pennington duo Monday evening
Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington on Monday evening in a hometown social gathering reflecting neighborhood ties and cordial exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Miller
Ada
Neville Pennington
Family Names Listed in Obituary Snippet
The clipped text names Mrs Emma Farmer and a list including Gene and Janie plus Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer and Mr and Mrs Wayne Farmer in what appears to be a family notice or obituary fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Farmer
Gene
Janie
Lavern Farmer
Mrs. Wayne
Reed Family Visit After Illness Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed of Francis hosted a Sunday visit to Emma’s brother. Reed had been sick prior to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Mrs. Lawrence Reed
Francis
Mr. Reed
Miller and Farmer Families Host Sunday Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and Clara visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer Sunday evening. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington joined them for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Miller
Clara
Lee Farmer
Wayne Pennington
Pennington Calls on Miss Wright in Vanoss
Harrell Gene Pennington visited Miss Lois Wright of Vanoss Sunday night in a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
Gene Pennington
Lois Wright
Vanoss
Hoffman Visit Noted Between Families This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Willard Hoffman visited her sister and Mr and Mrs Troy Miller over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hoffman
Mrs
Troy Miller
Penningtons and Wade Visit Lindsay Hosts
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade visited Mrs Inez Pennington in Lindsay on Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Pennington
Karl Wade
Inez Pennington
Ernest Payne
Lindsay
Impromptu Clanfest Draws 34 Staff and Kin at Tucker Home
Mrs. Ollie Tucker hosted a Sunday gathering inviting old friends neighbors and kin folk totaling 34 attendees. Guests included Silas Lemon of Pasadena Texas Clyde Haskins and Paul Tucker families from Stratford Oil Center Galey Ada and Oklahoma City with early Arkansas ties. At noon a picnic lunch filled shade tables followed by visits photos and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Tucker
Silas Lemon
Pasadena
Tex
Clyde Haskins
Stratford
Paul Tucker
Oil Center
M. R. Tucker
Galey
Ernie Fox
Jo and
Haskell
Oklahoma City
Earlin Haskins
Rebee
May Murphy
Jerseyville
Ewell Haskins
Ada
Clara Wood
Vernon Gray
W. N. Isaacs
Doyne
Florence Isaacs
Arkansas
Local visitors call on Vanoss residents
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch with Gayle and Don visited Mrs McNinch’s parents Mr and Mrs W E Miller at Ahloso on Sunday. In the Hurt home Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs N W Ragland and Ruth Ann of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Oren Keath and family of Edmond. Lewis Holland of Oklahoma City spent Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo McNinch
Gayle
Don
W. E. Miller
Ahloso
Jack Hurt
N. W. Ragland
Ruth Ann
Oklahoma City
Oren Keath
Edmond
Lewis Holland
Mrs
Ezra Holland
Springs Ark Visitors From Elyria Ohio
Springs Arkansas resident visits Mrs Holland's brother Ebb Cothern and family and Cal Cothern and family though details are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs, Ark
Mrs. Holland
Ebb Cothern
Cal Cothern
McNair Family Moves to Daul B Ranch
Mr and Mrs Bill McNair and their daughters relocate to the Daul B Ranch where he will be employed. Mr and Mrs B R Berry of Lightning Ridge also move to the McNair residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McNair
Daul B. Ranch
McNair
B. R. Berry
Lightning Ridge
Ada Hosts Parish Bergers Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and Tresa of Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C A Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Parish
Tresa
Ada
C. A. Berger
Oklahoma man returns home after week with families
Kenneth Childers of Oklahoma City comes home after a week's vacation spent with Mrs. Nettie Childers and families including Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Aun Mee Cullar, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Childers
Oklahoma City
Nettie Childers
Lonnie Miller
Aun Mee Cullar
Herman Miller
Family gathering at Frank Rogers home
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Rogers and Suzanne of Ada Mr. and Mrs. Willie Orton and Barbara of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Rogers of Latta spent last Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Rogers
Suzanne
Ada
Willie Orton
Barbara
Oklahoma City
Bunny Rogers
Latta
Frank Rogers
Sunday visitors at V. T. Gasaway home
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wise, Donnie and Nancy of Konawa, and Rev. and Mrs. Dick Roundtree of Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. T. Gasaway
R. L. Wise
Donnie
Nancy
Konawa
Dick Roundtree
Shawnee
Mrs McNair Hosts Stanley Party With Games And Prizes
Mrs Bill McNair hosted a Stanley party Friday afternoon at her home. Guests played several games and received prizes. Cookies and punch were served to a list of attendees including Mrs Glen Cornell Mrs Daisy Corvin Mrs Aut McCullar Mrs Arlene Bennett Mrs W T Gasaway Mrs Arlene Miller Mrs Mattie Miller Mrs Emma Thomas Mrs Jim Turner Mrs Claud Corvin Mrs Marie Cantrell Mrs Vina Turner and Mrs McNair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McNair
Glen Cornell
Daisy Corvin
Aut McCullar
Arlene Bennett
W. T. Gasaway
Arlene Miller
Mattie Miller
Emma Thomas
Jim Turner
Claud Corvin
Marie Cantrell
Vina Turner
McNair
Ardmore Family Visits Here From Ardmore
Mr and Mrs Chas Brooks and their children from Ardmore are visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Chas. Brooks
Ardmore
Mrs Emma Thomas Visits Fitzhugh Family Friends
Mrs. Emma Thomas spent several days last week with Mr and Mrs Marion Chambers and family in Fitzhugh, sharing time with neighbors and catching up on town activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Thomas
Marion Chambers
Fitzhugh
Tupelo couple and daughter visit Tupelo superintendent
Mr. and Mrs. George Asendorf and their daughter of Tupelo visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway on Monday afternoon. Mr. Asendorf is the Tupelo School superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Asendorf
Tupelo
Vernon Gasaway
Asendorf
Tupelo School
Ada Woman Visits Dunn Family on Sunday
Mary Dunn of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn and Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dunn
Ada
John Dunn
Don
Mrs Ezra Holland and Wayne Return From Heber Visit
Mrs Ezra Holland and Wayne have recently returned home after spending several days in Heber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Holland
Wayne
Heber
Stillwater and Ardmore families visit Neels this weekend
Mr and Mrs Chas Lytle and children of Stillwater and Mr and Mrs Frank Bunch and son of Ardmore spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs A H Neel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lytle
Stillwater
Frank Bunch
Ardmore
A. H. Neel
Mrs Cook Hired as Seventh Grade Reading Teacher
Mrs LaJuan Cook has been hired as seventh grade reading teacher for the Kinsey school district. Mr and Mrs H L Kinsey received word this week of the appointment signaling a new staffing addition for the junior high program.
Alamogordo Schools Highlight Air Base Connection
A summary notes Mr. Cook’s stationing at the Air Force base in Alamogordo New Mexico and a graduate from East Central joining him there after the summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo, N. M
Cook
Air Force Base
East Central
Vanoss FHA plans ice cream supper at high school
Vanoss Future Homemakers of America chapter schedules an ice cream supper for Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Vanoss High School. Doris Sutton serves as publicity chairman and the club officers include Barbara Golden president Bren da Southerland vice president Leida Gray secretary Miss Sutton treasurer Pat Duncan historian Irene Carson song leader Carolyn Miller reporter Sue Wycoff parliamentarian and Mrs Norene Harden adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Future Homemakers of America
Vanoss High School
Doris Sutton
FHA
Barbara Golden
Brenda Southerland
Leida Gray
Miss Sutton
Pat Duncan
Irene Carson
Carolyn Miller
Sue Wycoff
Norene Harden
Vanessa Home Demonstration Club Serves Masters Dinner
The Vaness Home Demonstration Club ladies served the school masters dinner in the lunchroom Monday night. Fifty seven attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness Home Demonstration Club
Mrs Florence Jackson Visits Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers
Miss Florence Jackson of Oklahoma City spent two days recently with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Jackson
Oklahoma City
Frank Rogers
Revival ends at Center Community Church draws crowds
The revival closed Saturday at Center Community Church with large crowds each night. Evangelist Bro. F. M. Wood led the revival and delivered sermons to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Center Community Church
Bro
F. M. Wood
Mrs Morris Hospitalized After Sunday Admission
Mrs Tish Morris was hospitalized on Sunday with plans for surgery on Monday. The note expresses well wishes for her recovery.
Griffin Couple Visits Her Parents Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Randell Griffin visited her parents Sunday afternoon. They stopped by the house to share a brief greeting and spend time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Randell Griffin
Henson Family Attends Sunday Services at Center Church
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson attended Sunday school and church at Center. Mrs Rae Garrett joined them for dinner. Bro and Sister Grover Keeling also visited the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Henson
Rae Garrett
Bro
Grover Keeling
Grove sisters accompany aunt at weekend gathering
Barbara and Patsy Grove spent Saturday night with their aunt Mrs Lillian Morris. Mr and Mrs D P Wallace and Betty attended a funeral Sunday afternoon at Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Patsy Grove
Mrs
Lillian Morris
D. P. Wallace
Betty
Francis
Hay Buyers Haul Alfalfa to Southeast Ada Barns
A pair purchased alfalfa hay southeast of Ada on Friday and hauled the load to their barns amid routine farm activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Family Attends Sunday Services at Center Community Church
Mr and Mrs Leonard Jack McDonald and their son attended Sunday night services at Center Community Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Jack) McDonald and Son
the Center Community Church
Griffin Family Relocates to Hansard Place
Bro Griffin and wife move with their son to the Hansard place on Tuesday, joining new neighbors Mr Randell Griffin Mrs Randell Griffin and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Griffin
Randell Griffin
Hansard Place
Gray Family Visits as Mother Recovers at Home
Mr and Mrs Bobby Gray and their son visited Mr and Mrs Oren Gray on Sunday. The mother is ill with a back injury, barely able to move last week, with wishes for her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Gray
Oren Gray
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray Welcome Daughter
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray announce the arrival of their daughter Mrs Ru by Lane of Oklahoma City born on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Oren Gray
Ruby Lane
Oklahoma City
Garretts Visit Relatives and Home Fire Rebuild
Mr and Mrs N C Garrett visited their nephew Kennett Fike and saw his sister's new house. Mr and Mrs R J Delazier rebuilt after a spring house fire and now live in Shawnee while awaiting a future move back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Garrett
Kennett Fike
R. J. Delazier
Shawnee
Virus at Center Hits Residents Daily News
Kenneth Grove contracted a throat infection with fever while many children in the Center, including Bertha Grove under doctor care, suffer illness. Davey and Billy Morris were sick yesterday but appeared better today and returned to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Grove
Bertha Grove
Davey
Billy Morris
Ada woman visits relatives over several days
Mrs. Effie Morris of Ada spent from Wednesday noon till Friday morning with her sister in law Mrs. Rae Garrett. Her sister and Mr and Mrs L C Riddle joined later to visit through Saturday. They also stayed and visited awhile in the Garrett home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Morris
Ada
Rae Garrett
L. C. Riddle
Garrett Home
Henson Couple Visit After Church With Rae Garrett
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited for a while after church Sunday night with Rae Garrett.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beulah Turner
Alameda, Calif
Dessie Light
Magar
Turner
Owen Magar
Jim
Bob
Ahlose
Oscar Carson
Elma Law
Zon Don
Jerseyville, Ill
Ambrose Williams
Frank Beck
Lee Farmer and Son Temple
Flood Wood
Flippin
Ark
Mrs. Cressie McKinney and
Jerry
David Winters
Cathy of
Davis
B. B. Jackson
Rita and
Patricia
Jeffy
Lee Elliott
Lorraine Pennington
Criswell Funeral Home
Vanoss News
Mrs. Vernon Gasaway
Kenneth
Your Soil Conservation District
Pontotoc County
Servation District
Bermuda
Sprigger
Ezee-Flo Fertilizer Distributor
Pontotoc County Soil Conservation District
East Main
Center News
Mrs Rae Garrett
Morris
Pug Garrett and
C. T. Johnson
Virus AT Center
Oklahoma State
Federal Deposit Insurance
Federal Reserve
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