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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1963

Page

5

Family Visits and Military Leave Highlight Lula News

Mrs Simon Young visited Friday with her grandmother Mrs W A Fortner of Allen who is a patient at Valley View Hospital. Her son Elane and Clay visited her parents Mr and Mrs J M Forner in Lula Sunday. Her brother PFC David Fortner home on leave from Fort Benning Ga visited Friday. Mr and Mrs J E Woolly Jimmy and Sherry visited Wednesday night with the Young family.

Simon Young W. A. Fortner Allen Valley View Hospital Elane Clay J. M. Forner Lula Young Pfc David Fortner Fort Benning J. E. Woolly Jimmy Sherry

Houston visitors note Henline return and kin links

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Henline return to Houston Texas after a visit with the Otis Coffey family. Mrs. Kate Burdick and her daughter Mrs. Mabel Askins of Houston are visiting Mrs. Coffey and Mr. Coffey this week. Burdick is Coffey’s aunt and Askins is a cousin.

Russell Henline Houston Tex Otis Coffey Kate Burdick Mabel Askins Mr. Coffey Mrs. Burdick Mrs. Coffey Mrs. Askins

Social Evening Visits Reported

Mrs Patsy Stone and Brenda called on Mrs Lela Wall and Sherry Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Van Schuyver Vernon Everett and Darlene visited the Roy Cantwells Saturday evening.

Patsy Stone Brenda Lela Wall Sherry Mrs. van Schuyver Vernon, Everett Darlene Roy Cantwells

Visits Between Local Residents Highlight Week's Social Calls

Mr and Mrs Karl Wall visited Mrs Thelma Perriman Monday. Mrs Louie Stewart visited Mrs Perriman Thursday evening. Mrs Thelma Perriman visited Mrs Pearl Walker Thursday.

Karl Wall Thelma Perriman Louie Stewart Perriman Pearl Walker

Vernon Wall Attends Class Party Last Thursday Night

Vernon Wall attended a class party on Thursday night, mingling with fellow students and teachers during the school event. The gathering featured casual conversations and group photos as attendees marked the occasion.

Vernon Wall

Charley and Pauline Jackson Visit Vandegriff

Mr and Mrs Charley Jackson visited Mrs Pauline Vandegriff Thursday afternoon for a social call at her home.

Charley Jackson Pauline Vandegriff

Beller Family Reconnects After Forty Years in Oakman Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Beller attended youth fellowship at Asher Saturday night. They visited Mr. and Mrs. John Ball at Oakman Sunday afternoon, reuniting after forty years. Mrs. Wendel Stewart and daughters visited Mrs. Beller Monday for a cordial gathering.

Garrett Beller Asher John Ball Oakman Wendel Stewart Mrs. Beller

Wednesday Visit Highlights McIlroy Family Gathering

Spurgon Solomon Mr Lus ter and Harold McIlroy visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy Monday morning. Lloyd McIlroy and his brother Luster then toured Ada with relatives. Beulah Briggs and Beulah Briggs visited on Tuesday afternoon. The Crawford Townsleys joined for a several day visit. The group fished Monday while the women socialized.

Spurgon Solomon Lus Luster Harold McIlroy Lloyd McIlroy Ada Lorene McIlrroy Leon Ragland Jim Joyce Frank Townsley Sul Beulah Briggs Lorene McIlroy Lee Townsley Crawford

Cantwell family visits peppered with church and chores

Mrs. Cantwell hosts and neighbors visit across several days with scattered activities. Grace Johnson Sibyl Kimmel Sherry Woolly visit Cantwell. Buford and Norman Davis and Leroy Cantwell family join. Howard Briggs visits grandparents. Briggs, McKinley, Frazier and Vandegriff also appear in small tasks and church events.

Jones Family Visited by Relatives This Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Jones hosted a family gathering with their son Marion and Marion's wife and daughters, Mrs. Daisy Harmon and Mrs. Meta Tomlinson and children, from Wynnewood, visiting Sunday. Mrs. Jones' brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, of the area also joined.

E. O. Jones Marion Daisy Harmon Meta Tomlinson Wynnewood Jones Lawson

Weekend Guests Visit the Kimmels in Ada

Shawnee and other guests stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel in Ada. Cora Cantwell Pauline Vandegriff and Clifford visited on Monday and Tuesday. Gene Henderson and baby from Corona California, along with B F Gurley and Dude Fennel families joined for meals and a watermelon feast.

Shawnee Cora Cantwell Bill Domby Clifford Miles Kimmel Pauline Vandegriff Kimmel Gene Henderson Baby Corona Calif Miles Kimmels Henderson Mr. Kimmel Dude Fennel Mrr Roy Cantwell Mrs. Kimmel B. F. Gurley

Community Visits Span Weekend in Ada Area

Mrs. Pauline Vandegriff escorted Mrs. W. R. Frazier to Ada for a doctor visit Monday. Marie Vandegriff stayed Friday night with Darlene Wall. Gene Stone and family joined Pauline Vandegriff Saturday afternoon. Jesse Wilson and Debbie visited Sunday. Everett Deatheridge and Mountain View relatives spent Friday through Sunday with Mrs. W. R. Frazier.

Pauline Vandegriff W. R. Frazier Ada Marie Vandegriff Darlene Wall Gene Stone Jerry Brenda Jesse Wilson Debbie Vandegriff Everett Deatheridge Mountain View

Majors Visit Coffey and Guests in Eufala

Mr and Mrs Herbert Majors of Eufala spent Monday visiting Mrs Otis Coffey and her guests Mrs Kate Burdick and Mrs Mabyl Askins.

Herbert Majors Eufala Otis Coffey Kate Burdick Mabel Askins

East Central College Enrolls Mrs Lela Wall and Tommy Thurman

Mrs. Lela Wall has enrolled at East Central College for the fall term. Tommy Thurman is also an enrollee.

Lela Wall East Central College Tommy Thurman

Hoosiers Visit Roundtree Couple Monday

Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hoosier visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree on Monday for a social call.

L. G. Hoosier Mrs Ed Roundtree

Sunday Visit Highlights Local Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wail visited Mr. and Mrs. Van Schuyver Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lela Wall and family members were Sunday lunch guests of the Van Schuyvers.

Karl Wail Mrs. van Schuyver Lela Wall Vernon, Everett Darlene Sherry Debbie Jackson

Lula visit from California groups with Ada congregation

Mrs. Lois Clifford reports that Mrs. Bill Misenheimer Mrs. Beulah Haskins and Mrs. Glen McGuire of Ada visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. John Harden. The visitors Misenheimer and Haskins are from California.

Bill Misenheimer Beulah Haskins Glen McGuire Ada John Harden Misenheimer Haskins California

Brooks Family Visit Spans Tulsa Trip and Home Return

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Dwayne Ada visited Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks in Tulsa on Friday to see Mr and Mrs Floyd Standfield. They returned home Saturday. Linda and Diane Brooks Ada and Diana Leader stayed Friday night with grandparents D R Clifford.

Donald Brooks Dwayne Ada Walter Brooks Tulsa Floyd Standfield Linda Diane Brooks Diana Leader D. R. Clifford

Treas Family Visit Highlighted By Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs J C Treas welcomed Mr and Mrs Jake Treas for a Sunday visit at Ah Loso, sharing time with J C Treas parents.

Mrs Walter Brooks Celebrates Birthday Dinner

Mrs Walter Brooks marked her birthday with a family dinner Friday at her son Donald Brooks’s Ada home. The three cakes were baked by Mrs Donald Brooks Mrs Ralph Wofford and Mrs Glen McGuire. Guests included Glen McGuire Mrs Ralph Wofford Darlene Mrs D R Clifford Donald Brooks Linda Diane and Dwayne and the honoree and her husband Walter Brooks.

Walter Brooks Donald Brooks Ada

Soldier David Fortner Home on 10 Day Leave

Army specialist David Luke Fortner from Fort Benning Georgia visits his parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner Dennis Ellis and Joy and his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy Ada and his brother in law and sister Mr and Clay Roff during a 10 day leave to spend time with family.

David Luke) Fortner Fort Benning Short Fortner Dennis Ellis Joy Inlaw Kenneth Fortner Tammy Ada Simon Young Elane Clay Roff

Visit highlights of Leader family gathering this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Leader visited Saturday with his mother Mrs. Virgie Alberson and his sister Mrs. Sue Walker. He also visited his brother Skippy Leader who left for school Sunday. Skippy attends the Indian school at Tahlequah.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Virgie Alberson Sue Walker Skippy Leader Skippy Tahlequah

Debbie Clifford Visits Saturday with Margaret and Clo Dean Leader Ada

Debbie Clifford spent Saturday with Margaret and Clo Dean Leader Ada. The gathering highlighted local community ties and the trio shared plans for upcoming events in the town.

Debbie Clifford Margaret Clo Ada

Mrs Sonny Leader Meets Phyllis Sanders at Valley View Hospital

Mrs Sonny Leader visited patient Phyllis Sanders at Valley View Hospital on Saturday.

Sonny Leader Phyllis Sanders Valley View Hospital

Brooks Family Dinner Gathered for Sunday

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted a Sunday dinner with Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada and Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader Diana and Donna Kay visiting alongside Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Walter Brooks

Joplin and Leaders Attend Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty Latta visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader Diana and Donna Kay.

Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay

Fortners Share Sunday Dinner with Friends

Clay Roff and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner plus Tammy Ada joined Mr and Mrs Short Fortner for a Sunday dinner.

Simon Young Elane Clay Roff Kenneth Fortner Tammy Ada Short Fortner

Glen Francis to Supper With Clifford Family

The Francises' daughter Glen plans to supper Sunday night with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.

Donald Brooks Francises Glen Ato D. R. Clifford

Tupelo visit noted for Marlyn Rowe Lavern Ar cher

Marlyn Rowe and Lavern Ar cher of Tupelo visited Sunday along with Joan Treas.

Marlyn Rowe Lavern Archer Tupelo Joan Treas

Ginger Phyllis and Rita Williams visit Ada with Mrs Ronald Hill

Ginger Phyllis and Rita Williams spent Saturday with Ada resident Mrs Ronald Hill.

Ginger Phyllis Rita Williams Ronald Hill Ada

Mrs Floyd Glase Visits in GAAR Corner

Mrs Floyd Glase visited Mrs Mildred Melton Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington from Stratford visited Mrs Clariece Pennington Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Tuesday night.

Floyd Glase Mildred Melton Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford Clariece Pennington Pod Law Frank James Alva Pennington Inez Pennington

Whitaker and Nelsons Visit Tuesday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Charlie Whitaker visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson on Tuesday afternoon in a social call between neighbors.

Local visitors call on Claude Horsley and Mildred Melton

Mrs Maxine Cameron Lind say and Kenneth Horsley of Dallas Texas visited Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl.

Maxine Cameron Lindsay Kenneth Horsley Dallas Tex Claude Horsley Mildred Melton Cheryl

Pennington Family Visits Mrs Inez Pennington

Pennington, Stratford, and Mrs. Clariece Pennington visited Mrs. Inez Pennington on Wednesday in a family greeting.

Visit Notes From Stratford Social Visits

Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Dorothy Skaggs in Stratford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Whitaker visited Mr. and Mrs. J C Martin Tuesday afternoon.

Cheryl Melton Dorothy Skaggs Stratford Charlie Whitaker J .C. Martin

Visit to friends in Stratford Thursday afternoon

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cher yl visited Mrs Maude Horsley Mrs Velma Horsley and Tony Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Pauline Skaggs and Dorothy in Stratford Thursday afternoon.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Maude Horsley Velma Horsley Tony Sybel Reed Pauline Skaggs Dorothy Stratford

McCurdys Visit relatives in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Mc Curdy Linda and Donna in Oklahoma City Sunday.

Marvin McCurdy Melvin McCurdy Linda Donna Oklahoma City

Penningtons and Karl Wade Visit Nearby Friends

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade visited friends in Stratford on Sunday afternoon as suggested by the readable fragment.

Mington Stratford Neville Pennington Karl Wade

Ardell Phillips and Dees Visit Oklahoma City Pair

Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Phillips of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda.

Ardell Phillips Oklahoma City Orlan Dees Linda

Ingram Family Visits McCurdy in Maricopa Arizona

Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Ingram from Maricopa Arizona arrived Sunday night to stay several days with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy. Ingram is Mrs. McCurdy's brother.

C. P. Ingram Maricopa, Ariz Marvin McCurdy Mr. Ingram Mrs. McCurdy

Sunday Dinner Guests Attend Pennington Home

Pennington Stratford and Mr. Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington.

Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alva Pennington

Ada Friday business and visit to Nellie Stafford

A person transacted business in Ada on Friday afternoon and then visited Mrs. Nellie Mae Stafford, details and motives are not provided.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Ada Nellie Mae Stafford

Mrs Ruth Crisp Visits Ada Couple in Sun

Mrs Ruth Crisp of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore in Sun. The call is brief but confirms social visit to the Varnadore household.

Ruth Crisp Ada Ed Varnadore

Mrs Vera Rambo Visits With James Family Saturday

Mrs Vera Rambo and her guests Johnnie and Sherry Byars visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Saturday night in a social gathering at their home.

Vera Rambo Johnnie Sherry Byars Frank James Olen

Martins Visit Oil Center Friends Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs Tony Martin at Oil Center on Sunday afternoon.

J. C. Martin Mrs Tony Martin Oil Center

Frank James and Alma Maddox Visit Mrs Var nadore

Frank James and Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Ethel Var nadore Monday morning for a social call.

Frank James Alma Maddox Ethel Varnadore

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Miller Phillips McDaniels Dees

Mr and Mrs W W Miller and Harris Ada Mr and Mrs Ar dell Phillips Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels Alvis and Lawanna were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda.

W. W. Miller Harris Ada Ardell Phillips Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniels Alvis and Lawanna Orlan Dees Linda

Richard Wallrath visits Ada area and enrolls in college

Richard Wallrath of Miami Florida visited Mr and Mrs Henry Little Sunday afternoon. He arrived in Ada on Thursday and enrolled in college this week.

Richard Wallrath Miami Fla Henry Little Richard Ada

Ada Couple Visits Martin Family Friday Morning

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duvall of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin on Friday morning.

Fred Duvall Ada J. C. Martin

Mrs Flatt and Linda Visit James Household

Udell Flatt and Linda Skintook with Mrs Flatt Ada were Saturday guests of J. C. James and Mary James, guests accompanying Mrs. James and Mary.

Mrs. James and Others Visit Frank James Family

Mrs. Mattie James of San Diego California and Mrs Millie Sherrill with Mrs Julia Westfall of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen on Sunday. Mrs James stayed for a two week visit.

Mattie James San Diego Calif Millie Sherrill Julia Westfall Oklahoma City Frank James Olen James

Miss Dorothy Skaggs and Cheryl Melton Visit Ada Friend

Miss Dorothy Skaggs of Stratford and Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Tresia Dashier in Ada on Friday, sharing time and conversation during their trip.

Dorothy Skaggs Stratford Cheryl Melton Tresia Dashier Ada

Ardmore Woman Visits Parents Saturday

Mrs. H. L. Waters of Ardmore spent Saturday as a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.

H. L. Waters Ardmore Henry Little

Mrs Nadine James Visits Joyce Tyree in Hospital

Mrs Nadine James and Mary visited Mrs Joyce Tyree of Roff who is hospitalized at Valley View Hospital.

Nadine James Mary Joyce Tyree Roff Valley View Hospital

Penningtons Visit Penningtons and Kin in Ada

Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and their grandchildren Gary and Kevin Killian from Lawton visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Roy in Ada on Wednesday afternoon and night.

Avery Pennington Gary Kevin Killian Lawton Coleman Pennington Roy Ada Alva Pennington

Revered Denhams Visit Bradley Family Saturday

Reverend and Mrs. Carl Denham called on Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Bradley and family Saturday night. The couple has just returned home after several weeks in California.

Carl Denham I. A. Bradley California

Ed and Mrs Varnadore Visit Phillips Couple

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips for a social gathering. The hosts welcomed the couple with conversation and refreshments.

Ed. Varnadore Tom Phillips

Dale Melton Visits Parish Chapel Sunday Morning

Dale Melton visited Lee Farmers and Alfred and Milo Pennington at Parish Chapel on Sunday morning.

Dale Melton Lee Alfred and Milo Pennington

Penningtons host Penningtons and Wade kin for supper

Ada residents Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Mr and Mrs Nev ille Pennington with Karl Wade visited Sunday night for supper with Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington in a family gathering.

Coleman Pennington Ada Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alva Pennington

Dinner Guests of Miss Tresia Doshier

Miss Linda Lewis Miss Doro thy Skaggs Miss Rue Ann Wiggley Stratford and Miss Cher yl Melton were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Tresia Doshier in Stratford.

Linda Lewis Dorothy Skaggs Rue Ann Wiggley Stratford Cheryl Melton Tresia Doshier Ada

Local visitors call on Ada and Stratford residents

Mrs. Sadie Sherman and Mrs. Ruby Howard, both from Ada, along with Mrs. W. L. Standridge of Stratford, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little on Monday. Mrs. Standridge plans to stay in the Little home this week.

Sadie Sherman Ruby Howard Ada W. L. Standridge Stratford Henry Little Standridge Little

Supper Guests Visit Local Family Bonding Night

Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and Henry Dees joined Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Friday night for a friendly supper gathering at the Dees home.

Duncan couple guests of Fletcher and Wanda Snipes

Mr and Mrs Herbert Gardner of Duncan were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes and enjoyed an informal visit and meal.

Herbert Gardner Duncan Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Norman Monday Business Between Horsley and Melton

Claude Horsley and Mrs Mil dred Melton conducted business in Norman on Monday.

Claude Horsley Mildred Melton Norman Monday

Marvin McCurdy Visits Ada for Medical Checkup

Marvin McCurdy traveled to Ada for a routine medical checkup on Thursday. The visit focused on general health assessment and routine examinations.

Marvin McCurdy Ada

Stratford couple hosts Bradley visit Saturday night

Mr and Mrs Butch Bradley of Stratford were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs I A Bradley Mrs Daphna Bradley and girls.

Butch Bradley Stratford I. A. Bradley Daphna Bradley

Pennington and Wade Bowl in Pauls Valley Outing

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade went bowling in Pauls Valley Saturday night for a casual local outing.

Neville Pennington Karl Wade Pauls Valley

Sunday Supper Guests in Oklahoma City and Ada

Mr and Mrs W W Miller and Harris in Oklahoma City and Ada joined by Henry Dees and Mr and Mrs Orlar Dees and Linda as Sunday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and family.

Ardell Phillips Oklahoma City W. W. Miller Harris Ada Henry Dees Orlar Dees Linda Leroy McDaniel

Mrs Floy Glass Visits Mrs Mildred Melton Saturday

Mrs Floy Glass visited Mrs Mildred Melton Saturday morning in a social call. The visit occurred in the Melton home and reflected neighborly relations in the community.

Floy Glass Mildred Melton

Mrs Ballard and trio visit Stratford hosts

Mrs Joan Ballard with Mark and Keith spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore in Stratford.

Joan Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford Ed Varnadore

College enrollment in Ada features two Stratford students

Miss Dorothy Skaggs of Stratford and Miss Cheryl Melton enrolled in Ada on Monday for the fall semester at the college.

Dorothy Skaggs Stratford Cheryl Melton Ada

Ada Residents Move Into New Home With Help From Frank James

Frank James assisted Mrs. Lucy Whittington and Mrs. Leona Neely in moving into their new Ada residence on Thursday and Friday.

Frank James Lucy Whittington Leona Neely Ada

Ardell and Mrs Phillips as weekend guests of Mc Daniels

Oklahoma City couple Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Phillips were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mc Daniel, Alvis and LaWanna.

Ardell Phillips Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniel Alvis and LaWanna

Page Family Guests Share Saturday Afternoon Visit

Mr and Mrs Bob Page Loretha and Regina visit Amarillo Texas friends Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda on Saturday afternoon.

Bob Page Loretha Regina Amarillo Tex Orlan Dees Linda

Mrs Christine Martin Visits Mrs Marie Hopper

Mrs Christine Martin visited Mrs Marie Hopper in Pickett for a social call.

Christine Martin Marie Hopper Pickett

Ada Guests Share Monday Visit With Local Families

Mr and Mrs Andy Murray and Gayle and Mr and Mrs Gradon Teel of Ada were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen James.

Andy Murray Gayle Gradon Teel Ada Frank James Olen

Misses Melody and Faith Cruce Visit Varnadores

Misses Melody and Faith Cruce were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore.

Melody Faith Cruce Mrs Ed Varnadore

Mrs Melton Visits Mrs Reed Friday Morning

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Sybel Reed on Friday morning in a cordial call.

Mildred Melton Sybel Reed

Allen Weather Brings Cool Shower to Ease Heat

Eunice Isaacs reports in Allen area a Friday rain shower varying in intensity, significantly cooling the intense heat in some neighborhoods while leaving others drier.

Allen

Eugean Jones Shows Improvement in Valley View Stay

Eugean Jones has been a patient at Valley View the past week and is reported to be showing some improvement.

Eugean Jones Valley View

Cash family returns home after visit to relatives

Mr and Mrs William Cash and daughter Daylene left last Thursday for their home in Bagdad Arizona after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Day and Mr and Mrs Alfred Cash. Alfred Cash was ill in Valley View Hospital for two weeks and is now slightly improving at home.

William Cash Daylene Bagdad Ariz Clifford Day Alfred Cash William Cashes Valley View Hospital

Rev and Mrs Francis and Price head to Cleveland Tenn

Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Francis and Mrs. Selma Price left Sunday after church services for Cleveland Tennessee to attend the funeral.

Marvin Francis Selma Price Cleveland, Tenn

Francises' Children to Attend School with Blankenships

The Francises daughter Flonda and son Lealon will be with Mr and Mrs L C Blankenship and attending school.

Church of God General Assembly Francises Flonda Lealon L. C. Blankenship

Palmer Family Visiting Mother in Enid

Mr and Mrs Clifford Palmer with Bobby and Sherry Palmer of Enid were recent guests of his mother Mrs Alice Palmer and son Brooks.

Clifford Palmer Bobby and Sherry Enid Alice Palmer Brooks

Grace Walker Attends Kaiser Kernek Nuptials at Holdenville

Mrs Grace Walker attended the wedding of her nephew James Kaiser son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser to Miss Ann Kernek at the First Baptist Church Holdenville A reception followed in the church fellowship hall The newlyweds will reside in Norman where Mrs Kaiser teaches school.

Grace Walker James Kaiser Clyde Kaiser Ann Kernek First Baptist Church Holdenville Norman Kaiser

Short family returns from Texas visit to Arkansas

Mr and Mrs N M Short and their son with family Debrah Kay of Killeen Texas returned home Monday after a brief visit with Mrs Short’s daughter and her family Mr and Mrs A R Scroggins of Fort Smith Arkansas. Mrs Truman Short visited her parents Mr and Mrs J W Featherstone.

N. M. Short Truman Short Debrah Kay Killeen Tex A. R. Scroggins Fort Smith Ark J. W. Featherson

Visits of Thompson Family to Turner Household

Mr. and Mrs. Benny Thompson of Modesto California visit Mrs. Thompson's mother Mrs. J C Turner and sister Mrs Ann Olivo and brother Mr Tom Turner and family in Allen. Other guests include two aunts Mrs Jessie Snow and Mrs Alice Burnett of Richmond California a cousin Preston Snow of Houston Texas and nephew Walter Olivo of Denison Texas.

Benny Thompson Modesto Calif

Mrs McPhearson Visits Duncan To See Grandson

Mrs Ora McPhearson left Sunday to visit Duncan and be with her grandson Darrel Jones as his mother Mrs Guy Jones attended the general assembly in Cleveland Tennessee.

Ora McPhearson Duncan Darrel Jones Guy Jones General Assembly Cleveland

Weekend Guests and Family Visits Across Oklahoma

Weekend guests included Mrs. Smiths sister and her husband Albert and Mrs. Holder of Coalgate. Mrs. Grace Black traveled to Oklahoma City to be with her daughter Mrs. Jared as T J Jared attends a Cleveland Tennessee general assembly. James Bohannon and Ronnie visited Tulsa with Mr. and Mrs. Bohannon, while Mrs. Eda Tillery joined her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Bob Briggs for a Tulsa visit. Tillery plans to see her son Virgie Tillery at a veterans hospital before returning home.

W. G. Smith Mrs. Smith Mrs Albert Holder Coalgate Grace Black T. J. Jared Oklahoma City T. J Cleveland, Tenn W. L. Bohannon James Bohannon Bohannon Ronnie Tulsa Eda Tillery Bob Briggs

Miller couple depart for California visit

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller left Monday to travel to California to visit Mrs. Miller’s mother Mrs. J. C. Black and other relatives.

Paul Miller California Mrs. Miller J. C. Black

Local Residents Share News and Illness Updates

Mr and Mrs Gene Rash of Houston visit grandmother Mrs Vadie Shatswell and aunts Mrs Carrol Case and Mrs Barry Bishop. Mrs Bishop is critically ill in Valley View Hospital. Gib Smith and his mother arrive from Bakersfield to visit relatives. Mrs Elmer Gardner learns son Royce Gardner was readmitted to Houston Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Babe Isaacs leave for Dallas for work. Mr and Mrs Harold Brundige return to Corpus Christi after visiting grandmother Mrs Pearl Gault and uncle Tommy Gault and Mrs Gault and Mr and Mrs Bob Plunk. Mrs Eli Sanders is critically ill in Valley View Hospital. Sam Shults returns from observation in Excelsior Springs. Ozell Douglas visits parents Mr and Mrs Fred Douglas. Vernie Whitten has surgery in Holdenville. Saturday guests at Mr and Mrs Luther West include son Mackey West and his children Paul Kent and Pat Washington, and daughter and family Mr and Mrs Herman Roark, Kathy and David Midwest City. The Roarks visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Roark.

Gene Rash Houston Tex Vadie Shatswell Carrol Case Barry Bishop Harold Brundige Corpus Christi, Tex Mr. Brundige Pearl Gault Tommy Gault Gault Bob Plunk Luther West Mackey West Paul Kent Pat Washington Herman Roark Kathy David Midwest City Roarks Jim Roark

Saturday Guests At Sever Home

Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Glen Bridwell and their daughter Mrs Glenda Bridwell of Wichita Kansas along with Francis.

Joe Sever Glen Bridwell Francis Glenda Bridwell Wichita Kan

Harbeson Family Visit At Oolagah Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Harbeson and daughter Doris Southwood visiting from Tulsa visited Neal Harbeson and family at Oolagah Sunday.

H. D. Harbeson Doris Southwood Tulsa Neal Harbeson Oolagah

Norman mourns W. R. Oller in Friday funeral rites

Mrs. Leroy Mullins Fred Kim brough and Frank Kimbrough of Norman attended funeral rites held Friday at Red Oak for W. R. Oller who died Tuesday after a long illness.

Leroy Mullins Fred Kimbrough Frank Kimbrough Norman Red Oak W.R. Oller

Obituary Notes for Mr. Oller and Illness in Red Oak

Lengthy illness described for Mr. Oller who was brother to Mrs. Isabel Gilmore and uncle to Mrs. Mullins. Red Oak School dismissed as schoolgirls sang songs composed by Mr. Oller in his honor. Mrs. Gilmore stayed in Red Oak with her sister Mrs. Myrtie Keener who is very ill.

Oller Isabel Gilmore Mullins Red Oak School Mr. Oller Gilmore Red Oak Myrtie Keener

Cozad Family Visits Friends in Fittstown

Mr and Mrs L C Cozad Sr visited in Fittstown Sunday as guests of his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs L M Braddock and Mr and Mrs Fred Braddock.

L. C. Cozad Sr Fittstown L. M. Braddock Fred Braddock

Rinehart Family Listed From Ada Oklahoma

Mrs Lois Rinehart and families include Mr and Mrs Dean Rinehart with Diane and Annette from Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Thurman Rinehart with Sherry Rickey and Denice from Ada.

Lois Rinehart Dean Rinehart Diane Annette Oklahoma City Thurman Rinehart Sherry Rickey Denice Ada

Mrs Minnie Short and Nora Weldon Visit Tulsa Sister

Mrs Minnie Short and Mrs Nora Weldon left Monday to visit their sister Mrs Tom Tiernan in Tulsa.

Minnie Short Nora Weldon Tom Tiernan Tulsa

Mrs Eubank's Family Welcomes Granddaughter Sharon

Thursday Mrs Elsie Eubank and Claude Thompson Sr and wife planned to stay overnight then go to Roanoke. At 1 am their son Dr Claude Thompson Jr from Roanoke reported the birth of granddaughter Sharon Teresa at 12 40 am Friday. The Thompson and Eubank party left Friday at 6 am to meet the newborn.

Elsie Eubank Claude Thompson Sr Duncan Roanoke Thompsons Claude Thompson Jr Sharon Teresa Eubank

Smiths Visiting Nunley Families

Mr and Mrs T L Smith are visiting Mrs Smiths daughters and their families Mr and Mrs Herman Nunley and Mr and Mrs Jim Nunley.

T. L. Smith Mrs. Smith Herman Nunley Jim Nunley

Eubank Hosts Include Phares Relatives From Several States

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Denman Eubank included Mrs. Eubank's brother Dewey Phares and his family from Tolison Arizona, Rayburn Phares and wife from Oklahoma City, and cousin Heck Phares with his wife from Lubbock Texas.

Denman Eubank Eubank Dewey Phares Ald Family Tolison Ariz Rayburn Phares Oklahoma City Heck Phares Lubbock Tex

Ashlocks Visit Relatives In Seminole And Decatur

Mr and Mrs Richard Ashlock of Decatur Illinois vacation visiting Mrs Vessie Richmond and Mr and Mrs Jim Ashlock of Seminole Family members travel to see relatives during a holiday period.

Richard Ashlock Decatur, Ill

Community kinship list highlights local families

Mrs. Charlie Wilkinson their daughters and families. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mayes Fort Worth Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Moore and daughter Phillis Jenks. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wellington Greg and Tony Union Valley. Mrs. Ellis Julian Charlotte Karen and Rickey. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilkin son Timmy Jolene and Ted Byng. Mrs. Jim Ashlock Seminole.

Charlie Wilkinson Ray Mayes Fort Worth Tex Gerald Moore Phillis Jenks Floyd Wellington Greg Tony Union Valley Ellis Julian Charlotte Karen Rickey Joe Wilkinson Timmy Jolene Ted Byng Jim Ashlock Seminole

Mrs Geneva Darnell and Kin Return to Cypress Home

Mrs Geneva Darnell and her son R L Gibson and nephew Ed Die Coffman return to their Cypress California home after visiting Mrs Darnell's father Oscar Coffman and other relatives.

Geneva Darnell R. L. Gibson Eddie Coffman Cypress Calif

Weekend guests of Mrs Gladys Bryant and Sandra

Weekend guests of Mrs Gladys Bryant and Sandra were Mrs Bryant's daughters and their families. Mr and Mrs Bill Caldwell and children of Pampa Texas, Mr and Mrs Elvin Lindley and children of Stuart, Mr and Mrs Richard Gray, Marcia, Aaron Lee and Paula, Ada.

Gladys Bryant Sandra

Local Family Visits mark busy Ada area social

Monday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dansby and granddaughter Paula Ann of Lawrence and Mrs. Grant Johnson. Gene Summers and Gina from Pauls Valley visited Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack. Herbert Kinsey of Las Vegas, here for a sister's illness, learned of her death Saturday. Other illness reports include Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Ben Ownbey aiding sick cows with Johnson grass hay emergency. Susan Penrod missed school due to flu.

Bill Dansby Paula Ann Lawrence Grant Johnson May Bob Hatcher Robert Gene Summers Gina Pauls Valley Herbert Kinsey Las Vegas Nev Ben Ownbey Ada Johnson Ownbey Robert Penrod Susan

Birthday for Mrs Crawford at 84 Celebrated at Thomason Home

Mrs W F Crawford 84 celebrated her birthday September 5 at the Thomason home where daughter Mrs Bill Thomason and morning visitors Kenneth Boyd and family from Dallas shared cake and tea. Dinner guests Ti and Mrs Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale brought angel food and lemon velvet cakes. Mrs Crawford received gifts from the visitors.

W. F. Crawford Bill Thomason Thomason Kenneth Boyd Dallas Kenneth Crawford Grant Johnson May Thomasons Ernest Pipes Roger Dale

Mrs Earl Stewart Visits Mrs Shelby Stanfield

Mrs Earl Stewart of Fitzhugh visited Mrs Shelby Stanfield on Tuesday, recounting a cordial social call and shared conversation during a local gathering.

Earl Stewart of Fitzhugh Shelby Stanfield

Visitors from Wyche and Fitzhugh Call on Ownbeys

Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey received Mr and Mrs Welcome Wyche and Fitzhugh as visitors on Wednesday.

Ercy Ownbey Welcome Wyche Fitzhugh

Woolly Family Drives a New Car

Local note reports the J. E. Woollys are seen behind the wheel of a new automobile heard by friends.

J. E. Woollys

Visit to Soutee Home Highlights May Johnson Event

Miss May Johnson visited the Soutee home on Tuesday. Her niece Grace Soutee had a medical appointment that day, adding to the sequence of family activities.

Miss May Johnson Grace Soutee

Tuesday Evening Visit With Penrods and Cantwells

Tuesday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their daughters came to see Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell.

Robert Penrod Roy Cantwell

Thomason and Sum mers Visit Ownbeys At Home

Bill Thomason and Albert Sum mers visited the home of Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey on Monday.

Bill Thomason Albert Summers Mrs. Ercy Ownbey

Ada Grocery Winners Earn Hundred Dollar Prize

The correspondent's niece and family, the Richard Sources, were lucky winners of a hundred dollars at an Ada grocery recently.

Richard Sources Ada

Visitors of MeNinch and Gayle Noted in Local Record

Recent visitors of Mr and Mrs Leo MeNinch and Gayle included Mr and Mrs Don MeNinch of

Leo MeNinch Gayle Don MeNinch

Swim Trip to Sulphur with McNinch and Webster Families

Mrs. Don McNinch and Gayle McNinch joined Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Webster and their child on a trip to Sulphur for a swimming outing.

Norman Don McNinch Gayle McNinch Wylie Webster

Visitor group spans several families on weekend

Gina of Pauls Valley, Mr and Mrs Joe Summers, and Anita of Pickett visited Mrs Evert Summers and Mack on Saturday. The brief gathering included extended relations from nearby towns.

Mills Visit Houston Couple Arrive for Ownbey Familiarity

Mr and Mrs Leslie Mills of Houston arrived Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey. The trip marks a family gathering as they share time and plans during the weekend.

Leslie Mills Houston Ercy Ownbey

Sunday Guests at Mrs Summers Home

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Paul Summers with Ada and Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Bill Dansby and their children. Miss Phyllis Dansby and her friend Mack Short. the Dansbys of Fitzhugh also attended along with Robert Hatcher and his son Robert Lloyd.

Jack Summers Paul Summers Ada Bill Dansby Lawrence Paul Dansby Fitzhugh Phyllis Dansby Mack Short Robert Hatcher Robert Lloyd

Family visit groups join Clay and friends Saturday

Clay visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May. May and Mrs. Young and children went for a visit with the Robert Penrod family.

Simon Young Elane Clay Grant Johnson May Mrs. Young Robert Penrod

Army Air Force Couple Miller Report Arkansas

M. Sgt. and Mrs. Ed Miller of the Army Air Force are stationed in Arkansas. The couple's move reflects wartime postings as air service operations continue nationwide.

Ed Miller Army Air Force Arkansas

Sgt. Miller Transferred to Ohio Amid Local Visit

The report notes a Wednesday visit by a man with his sister and family, including Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle. It also states that Sgt Miller has been transferred to Ohio.

Leo McNinch Gayle Sgt. Miller Ohio

Ownbey Family Takes Charles to 4H Exhibit Tour

Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey took Charles to Vanessa school Saturday for a 4H club exhibit tour.

Ben Ownbey Charles Vaness School

Revival to Start at Lightning Ridge on Sept. 15

Rev L M Norwood will be present as evangelist at the morning service Sunday to bring the message. The revival runs for one week and is open to all residents to attend and participate.

Lightning Ridge

Friday Evening Guests Visit Thomason and Crawford

Glen Johnson and his son Tuc of Ariz. with Mrs. George King and George Alen Pickett, along with Mr. and Mrs. Sanford King of Ada, were Friday evening guests of Bill Thomason and W. F. Crawford.

Glen Johnson Tucson Ariz George King George Alen Pickett Sanford King Ada Bill Thomason W. F. Crawford

Visit of Wilson family to Hatcher household

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Deathridge and children of Wilson visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert.

Kenneth Deathridge Wilson Satuday Bob Hatcher Robert

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