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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1955

Page

5

Union Hill Sunday School Attendance Report

Sunday School attendance reached fifty with visitors Buddy Simpkins Roberta Simpkins and Paula Sue Cassady from Ada present. Barbara Jones led Sunday night Bible Study and program with the Intermediate Class. Participants included Don Newby Ron Newby Betty Bot toms Mary Bot toms Yvonne Little Patsy Til ley Brenda Southerland Kenneth Little Ronnie Teel Larry Cunningham Dewayne Roberts and Glenn Wilfong. Next Sunday's night program will be sponsored by Judy Enloe Roberta Simpkins and the Junior Class. The Primary Class retains the banner for highest attendance.

Buddy Roberta Simpkins Paula Sue Cassady Ada Barbara Jones Don Ron Newby Betty and Mary Bottoms Yvonne Little Patsy Tilley Brenda Southerland Kenneth Little Ronnie Teel Larry Cunningham Dewayne Roberts Glenn Wilfong Judy Enloe

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Union Hill 4 H Club Exhibits Shine at County Fair

The Union Hill 4 H Club finished fourth at the County Fair with 2 girls and 8 boys presenting entries. Robinette Teel won first in pincushion. Louise Henson placed third in hand towel. Benny Jones earned fourth in calf and second in chickens and third in study lamp. Ralph Teel took third in hegari and fifth in novelty lamp. John Price earned fifth in field peas. Larry Archer second in darso. Dewayne McAnally won first in corn and sweet clover and hegari, plus fourth in alfalfa. Paul Golden first in darso and second in hegari. Harold Capes second in darso and rabbits. Teachers Mrs Oma Enloe and Mrs Lela Rose guided the students to the fair Friday afternoon.

Sunday Dinner Visit Report With Local Families

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Tilley hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs John Myers and Bettie Joe. The gathering included Patsy and reflected a cordial family social event in the community.

Johnnie Tilley Patsy John Myers Bettie Joe

Garretts and Cassady Family Visit Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Garrett and Mira Nell visited Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady Sunday. Paula Sue Cassady of Ada spent the weekend visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady.

Paula Sue Cassady Ada Mrs Lonnie Cassady

Sunday School Absences Reported for Adams and Southerland

Bobby Joe Adams and Richard Southerland were ill on Sunday and unable to attend Sunday School.

Bobby Joe Adams Richard Southerland

Willie Kirby Visits Texas Relatives This Week

Willie Kirby from Texas is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kirby and other relatives this week, joining family gatherings and planned reunions.

Willie Kirby Texas Walter Kirby

Sunday Visit At Earl Rose Home Attracts Guests

Sunday afternoon visitors in the Earl Rose home were Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett and James of Francis and Mrs. Lena Kingery of Holdenville.

Earl Rose

Local residents on sick list and hospital visit

Mrs. Leonard Archer and Lin dell appear on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose visited Orbra Young in Valley View Hospital on Wednesday night.

Earl Rose Orbra Young Valley View Hospital

Ada couple visits Kirkes Sunday

Mr and Mrs A B Aulds of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes Sunday, meeting as friends and sharing a quiet afternoon.

A. B. Aulds Ada Jim Kirkes

Bettie Cunningham Visits Keith Sales Family in Harold

Mrs Bettie Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and their son in Harold Texas this weekend.

Bettie Cunningham Warren Cunningham Keith Sales Harold, Texas

Brownville and Ada visitors visit Mrs Wilfong Sunday

Mr and Mrs Doc Humphers of Brownville Texas and Mr and Mrs Otis Wilfong of Ada visited Mrs Leora Wilfong and Glenn on Sunday.

Doc Humphers Brownville, Tex Otis Wilfong Ada Leora Wilfong Glenn

Visitants Gather for Jones Couple at Konawa Gathering

Those visiting Mr and Mrs Bud Jones Sunday included Mr and Mrs Fred Jones Wayne W J Jones and Delphia T E Jones of Konawa Yvonne Little and Buddy Simpkins of Ada.

Bud Jones Fred Jones Wayne W. J. Jones Delphia T. E. Jones Konawa Yvonne Little Buddy Simpkins Ada

Lee Keeling Weekend Event Noted by Seminole and Hobbs

Mr. and Mrs. East of Seminole and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hobbs of Oklahoma City are mentioned in connection with Lee Keeling's event this weekend.

Lee Keeling East Seminole Leonard Hobbs Oklahoma City

Mrs Edna Webb and friends visit Mrs Lela Rose

Mrs Edna Webb Mrs Alma Sweeney Norma and Keith visit Mrs Lela Rose Thursday afternoon in a social gathering likely at a local home observation notes indicate a small group visit.

Edna Webb Alma Sweeney Norma and Keith Lela Rose

Local Socials Record Weekend Visits and Attendees

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose attend the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night. Mrs Jimmy Cummings Patti Lea and Jim Dan and Mrs Daisy Binion visited Mrs Jess Little and family Sunday.

Mrs. Earl Rose Grand Ole Opry Jimmy Cummings Patti Lea Jimmy Dan Daisy Binion Jess Little Family

Mrs. Alice Berryman Visits Calif. Family Hosts

Mrs. Alice Berryman of Montebello California is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran. The note records a family visit and hospitality in the local social column.

Alice Berryman Montebello, Calif George Cochran

Sweeney Family Outing to Denison Texas Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Sweeney along with Norm Faye Keith and Mrs Sweeney traveled to Denison Texas for a Sunday sightseeing and picnic outing.

John Sweeney Norm Faye Keith Mrs. Sweeney Denison Tex

Bolin and Sweeney Visit Family and Friends

Mr and Mrs Hudell Bolin and grandson visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney last week Mrs Otis Webb was also a visitor Thursday.

Hudell Bolin John Sweeney Otis Webb

Patsy Visits McNutt Family and Danny Sun Day

Patsy visited Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt and Danny Sun day according to the readable fragment.

Mrs Johnnie Percey And Barbara Visit Cochran Family

Mrs Johnnie Percey and Barbara visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Sunday.

Johnnie Percey Barbara Mrs Elmer Cochran

Weekend Visit To Ada Grandmother Noted

Weekend plans mention a visit to Ada to spend time with Mrs. C. C. Roberts, the grandmother.

Mrs Cochran and Mrs Berryman Visit Monte Bello Family

Mrs. Dannie Cochran and Mrs. Alice Berryman of Monte Bello California visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran and their family on Sunday night.

Dannie Cochran Alice Berryman Montebello, Calif Elmer Cochran

Golden and Hodges Visit Oklahoma City Zoo

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Mr and Mrs Joe Hodges traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Bill Walker and tour the zoo.

Robert Golden Michael Joe Hodges Oklahoma City Bill Walker Zoo

Mrs W C Karr and Mrs Townsend Visit Crow Family

Mrs W C Karr and Mrs Willie Townsend visited Mr and Mrs Lou Crow and their new baby boy Stanley Ray on Friday.

W. C. Karr Willie Townsend Lou Crow Stanley Ray

Mrs Lillie Karr Visits Karr and Aulds

Mrs Lillie Karr visited Mr and Mrs P S Karr and Mr and Mrs A B Aulds on Monday.

Lillie Karr P. S. Karr Mrs A. B. Aulds

Death of Euria Red Jones Noted in Ada Area

Mr and Mrs Burnice Jones and Gene learned Monday night of the death of Euria Red Jones in Oklahoma City on September 19. He was the father of Burnice Fay Jones and Opal Graham of Ada. A former resident of the Egypt community.

Burnice Jones Gene Euria (Red) Jones Oklahoma City Burnice Fay Jones Opal Graham

Elve Jones Visits Konawa Friends Last Week

Elve Jones from Konawa spent last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and their family.

Elve Jones Konawa Mrs Bud Jones

Barbara Jones Spends Saturday Night with Littles

Barbara Jones spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Jess Little along with Yvonne and Kenneth.

Barbara Jones Jess Little Yvonne Kenneth

Charlie Braun Celebrates Seventh Birthday in Ada

Charlie Braun and family attended a showing of The Lady and the Tramp in Ada for his seventh birthday. After returning home the Braun family enjoyed ice cream and cake with relatives including Christy and Susan Braun and Dr. and Mrs. Willard Rhynes.

Charlie Braun Carl Braun Christy Susan Willard Rhynes Nancy Will Mary Beth Rhynes Ada Charlie

Pharrs Visit Atoka As Chapman Infirmary

Mr. and Mrs. A M Pharr spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Chapman in Atoka. Mr Chapman suffered a stroke Tuesday and remains weak though improving, unable to walk without aid, doctors prescribe sitting up 15 minutes daily. Daughter Mrs Leon Dashner and son Clyde Chapman of Tulsa stay with them. another daughter Mrs Kelsey Trimmer and husband of Ukiah California plan to spend the winter.

A. M. Pharr Atoka J. A. Chapman Chapman Leon Dashner Clyde Chapman Tulsa Kelsey Trimmer Ukiah Calif

Ada residents hear Cleve Hall at Pleasant Hill church

Cleve Hall, a layman speaker from Ada, spoke at Pleasant Hill church Sunday morning. He was accompanied by Baudie Black of Ada who led the singing and spoke briefly. Regular services will be held Thursday evening with pastor Bro. Grose presiding.

Cleve Hall Ada Pleasant Hill Baudie Black Bro. Grose

Robertson Family Visit Highlights Local Reunion

Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson and their children from Purcell spent Friday to Saturday noon visiting Mrs Robertson’s parents Mr and Mrs B B Ryan.

Charles Robertson Purcell

Swanson Family Welcomes Mary Grace Swanson

The Rhynes Ranch welcomes Mary Grace Swanson, daughter of Emory and Mrs. Swanson of Great Bend Kansas. The newborn adds joy to the community as the Swanson family celebrates this arrival.

Mary Grace Swanson Emory Swanson Great Bend Kansas

Swanson Born Sept 13 In Local Home

Swanson weighed seven pounds eight ounces at birth on Tuesday September 13. He is a nephew of Mr and Mrs Irl Rhynes and formerly lived with them.

Rived Swanson Irl Rhynes

Howard family returns to hometown for surprise visit

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Howard and daughter from Oklahoma City surprised Jesse friends with pop calls. They dined with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sawyers. The Howards left seven years ago for a northwest Oklahoma City suburb, built a grocery there, and say it now sits among new homes with strong trade.

Homer Howard Bertyl Horn Oklahoma City Jesse Leroy Sawyers Howards 46Th Street Prairie

Fishermen’s Luck Returns With 20 Fish At Texoma

Mr and Mrs Earl Mc Farlin of Enid visited the C P Wades for a fishing trip at Lake Texoma. After slim catches earlier, they ended their stay with twenty good fish, including crappie and sand bass, and a ten pound catfish brought to shore. Mrs McFarland also hooked a big fish that broke a 30 pound line before it slipped away.

Earl McFarlin Enid C. P. Wades Texoma

Visit to the Colbys in Madill Highlighted Family Trip

The passage notes both families driving to Madill to visit Mr and Mrs Hilton Colby, describing a family outing and the social visit in a small town setting.

Ternoon Madill Mrs Hilton Colby

Pettyjohns Add New Porch to Rear of Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Pettyjohn completed construction of a new rear porch enhancing their house. The project expanded outdoor living space and was completed with standard home improvement practices. Local neighbors noted the updated curb appeal.

Charles Pettyjohn

Local guests join Texoma fishing trip party

Mrs. Lara Morris of Enid visited Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wade for Sunday and Monday. She traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Roston Worthy of Holdenville. The group stayed with Mrs. Iona Simpson and Mrs. Wade while the Worthys, the McFarlands and Wade pursued a big catch on Texoma.

Lara Morris Enid C. P. Wade Roston Worthy Holdenville Iona Simpson Mrs. Wade Worthys

Edgar Harlin Becomes New WEEKLY Subscriber

Edgar Harlin signs up for the WEEKLY explaining he rarely visits Jesse now and wants the paper to stay in touch with his family.

Edgar Harlin Jesse

Boy Shelters From Chore With Tiny Finger Wound

Little Robert Pharr showed a large bandage on his forefinger last week and claimed it was too sore to shell peas. The quarter inch cut served as a plausible excuse to skip the task.

Robert Pharr Robert

Galey Baptist Mission Opens New Independent Church

On Sunday September 18 the Baptist Mission at Galey organized into an independent church and dedicated its new building to God's work. Previously a mission of Stratford the congregation held services and served dinner at the church.

Baptist Mission Galey Stratford

Sunday Visit at Hightower Home Noted Guests

Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hightower Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clay and family, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Willoughby and family, Pfc. and Mrs. Danny Hightower and son Reagan Hightower and Sgt. Wendell Garner.

J. G. Hightower Marvin Clay Junior Willoughby Pfc Danny Hightower Reagan Hightower Sgt Wendell Garner

Soldiers Return to Carrizozo N M After Assigned Duty

Pfc. Danny Hightower and Sgt. Garner returned to Carrizozo New Mexico on Sunday evening. They are stationed there and will resume duties.

Danny Hightower Sgt Garner Carrizozo N. M

Abilene Couple Vacationing with Oklahoma Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robertson of Abilene visit Oklahoma for ten days. They stay mainly in McAlester with Mr. and Mrs. Theo Robertson and in Jesse with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sherrell.

Harold Robertson Abilene Oklahoma McAlester Theo Robertson Jesse Troy Sherrell

Roscoe Jones Family Visit at Mulliniks Home

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Jones and their family visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Mulliniks on Sunday.

Roscoe Jones Carl Mulliniks

Mrs Jack Mosley Spends Monday with Mrs Lester Bratcher

Mrs. Jack Mosley spent Monday visiting Mrs. Lester Bratcher.

Jack Mosley Lester Bratcher

Mrs Florence Ward Stays Overnight at Hightower Home

Mrs Florence Ward spent the night in the residence of Mrs J G Hightower on Friday night in a brief social visit that drew local notice.

Florence Ward J. G. Hightower

Oakman Church Services Highlight Visitors and Next Week’s Plan

Church services were well attended with Sister Lorene Bratcher as the morning speaker. Visiting minister Bro. L. D. Stonecipher preached at night. Mrs. Stonecipher and children visited. Postman Bro. Cornelious of Route 3 will preach at Oakman next Sunday.

Lorene Bratcher L. D. Stonecipher Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church

Convalescent Home Concert Charms Ada Patients

Mona Ruth Jackie Summers and Lula May Looney visited the convalescent home on Tenth Street in Ada Sunday afternoon and entertained patients with several songs. Mona Ruth accompanied by her steel guitar.

Mona Ruth Jackie Summers Lula May Looney Convalescent Tenth Street Ada

Duncan trio visits Mrs Delma Wilson and baby

Mrs Delma Wilson and baby and an aunt from Duncan visited last Wednesday with Mrs Marian Landcaster.

Delma Wilson Baby Duncan Marian Landcaster

Berryman Family Host Big Supper Guests

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman were supper guests last Thursday of a brother Richard Berryman of Byng. On Saturday night Richard Berryman, who has been ill for some time, returned to Valley View Hospital for treatment.

Jess Berryman Richard Berryman Byng Valley View Hospital

Dorothy Lee and Dar Win Visit Oklahoma City Relative

Mrs Dorothy Lee and her son Dar Win from Oklahoma City visited last Wednesday with her mother Mrs Gussie Lillard in the local area.

Dorothy Lee Darwin Oklahoma City Gussie Lillard

Ada visit by Kinnett and Peve family

C P Kinnett and Jesse Peve visited Ada on Sunday at the home of Albert Pevehouse and family for a social call.

C. P. Kinnett Jesse Pevehouse Ada Albert Pevehouse

Mrs Lorene Bratcher Guests at Yeager Dinner

Mrs Lorene Bratcher and her three children visited Yeager Sunday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caton and their children.

Lorene Bratcher Yeager Jimmie Caton

Shawnee Bridal Shower Honors Cleta White

Mr and Mrs Roy White attended a Friday night shower in Shawnee honoring their daughter Miss Cleta White who plans an upcoming marriage. The event was hosted at the home of Mrs Jean Hill in Shawnee.

Roy White Shawnee Cleta White Jean Hill

Mrs Effie Thorpe Visits With Miss Angie Wright

Mrs Effie Thorpe visited awhile Friday with Miss Angie Wright in a brief social call at their home.

Effie Thorpe Angie Wright

Sunday Guests At Home Of Rev Hogue Include Two Families

Sunday visitors at the home of Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue included Mrs Mintie Morrison the grandmother and Mrs Robert Wyrick of Happyland with Mr and Mrs Arch Sloan and daughter Loretta from Homer.

Curtis Hogue

Rev and Mrs Scott Jones Attend Hopewell Association

The Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones spent Friday at Sulphur for the Hopewell association of the Free Will Baptist churches.

Mrs. Scott Jones Sulphur Hopewell Association of the Free Will Baptist Churches

Kilcrease and Pevehouse Visit Ada Friday Night

Austin Kilcrease of Ada spent Friday night and Saturday visiting with Vernon Pevehouse, according to local sightings and notes from the weekend social.

Austin Kilcrease Ada Vernon Pevehouse

Weekend Visitors Reported at Berryman Home

Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Norman of Odden Arkansas, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berryman and children of Shawnee, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee of Ada.

Jess Berryman Donald Norman Odden, Ark Edward Berryman Shawnee Elmer Lee Ada

Patricia Hampton Visits Monday Night with Shirley Hobbs

Patricia Hampton spent Monday night in the company of Shirley Hobbs. The two women were seen together at a local gathering, sharing conversation and time in the evening hours.

Patricia Hampton Shirley Hobbs

Ada Woman Visits Son Robert and Family

Mrs. Rena Gregor of Ada spent Sunday to Tuesday with her son Robert and his family, enjoying a short family visit and time at home.

Rena Gregor Ada Robert

Women Clear Rocks For Alfalfa On Kenneth Smith Field

Mrs. Jimmie Nix and Mrs. Inez Harlin have been clearing rocks from a field owned by Kenneth Smith to prepare for alfalfa planting. The effort highlights rural life and steady work in farm preparation.

Jimmie Nix Inez Harlin Kenneth Smith

Bratcher Family Visit at Sulphur Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bratcher and John Maves spent the day at Sulphur Sunday, enjoying the outing and returning home in the evening.

Lester Bratcher John Maves

Sunday Dinner Guests from Summers Chapel

Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Light at Summers Chapel, sharing a meal and fellowship.

Scott Jones Emmett Light Summers Chapel

Tucker Visit With Allen Parents Noted

Mr and Mrs Alton Tucker of Pauls Valley visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Edd Allen.

Alton Tucker Pauls Valley Edd Allen

Mrs McDonald and Mrs Truitt Visit Sherman for Medical Treatment

Mrs. L. J. McDonald and Mrs. Fat Truitt spent Friday to Sunday with their husbands in Sherman. Mrs. McDonald is receiving treatment for a spider bite that almost sent her to the hospital. Doctors warn it will be a long recovery despite large antibiotic doses.

L. J. McDonald Fat Truitt Sherman

Tulsa family weekend visit with Harlin households

Mrs Weslyn Vanhoutean and her son Gary of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Van Harlin and family. Sunday they all were guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Harlin.

Weslyn Vanhoutean Gary Tulsa van Harlin Ed Harlin

Roberts celebrate Pearl Stinson birthday in Lindsay visit

Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts will spend Sunday in Lindsay helping Mrs Pearl Stinson celebrate her birthday.

Dave Roberts Lindsay Mrs. Roberts Pearl Stinson

Visitors and relatives gather in Ada area homes

Friday and weekend visits span Ada Galey and Corona California with Florence Isaacs Henson and Joyce Isaacs among guests. Local progress notes include Glenn Pickens recovering at Ada and Lee Tucker's birthday party. Galey School placed third at the county fair booth earning 28 ribbons.

M. R. Tucker Florence Isaacs Henson Oil Center Joyce Isaacs Galey Galey School

Weller Family Heads West to Pick Cotton Season

Mr and Mrs Debora Weller and four children depart Thursday to work cotton in the western part of the state. Mr and Mrs Bill Stevens stay at East Jesse home to manage house for their son Don who attends high school at Stonewall.

Debora Weller Bill Stevens East Jesse Don Stonewall

Braun Family Reception Includes Relatives from Oklahoma City and Woodward

Saturday Mr and Mrs Carl Braun hosted relatives including Roy Braun of Oklahoma City Marcella Braun of Woodward and Rob inson of Kansas in a local social gathering reflecting family ties and regional connections.

Carl Braun Roy Braun Oklahoma City Marcella Braun Woodward Robinson Kansas

Ada Fair Visits Highlight Pupil Exhibits And Winners

Cole Underhill led his room to Ada on Wednesday to arrange fair exhibits. Friday the group attended the fair in session. Joan Kifer won first for cookies and third for a dress. Attendees included Betty Lou Dale Charlie Lee Hall Morris Floyd McGeehee Joan and June Kifer. On Wednesday the younger children stayed behind at Mrs. McDonald s room for an ice cream party.

Cole Underhill Ada Joan Kifer Betty Lou Dale Charlie Lee Hall Morris Floyd McGeehee Joan June Kifer

M and P Drilling Moves After Cement Set at 1658 Feet

Ada based M and P Drilling pulled their rotary rig from the CC A Thomason site after cementing at 1658 feet and setting pipe. Perforation reached 1287-88 feet with a squeeze needed due to a bad cement job. Elmo Morris indicated plans for another well four locations east and four south.

M and P Drilling Company Ada

Dilbeck Fined in Disturbance Case

Ada man Jack Dilbeck paid a fine and court costs totaling 18 dollars after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace in Floyd's peace justice court. He was arrested at the county fairgrounds and faces additional assault and battery charges. Elmer F. Gerth, the complainant and reputed step-son, alleges Dilbeck beat him on September 16.

Jack Dilbeck C. W. Floyd Peace Justice Court Ada County Fairgrounds Dilbeck Floyd's Elmer F. Gerth

Thompson Family Visits Allen Household in Kamay

Mr and Mrs William Thompson and their children of Kamay Texas visited Mr and Mrs J T Allen on Saturday and Sunday.

William Thompson Kamay, Tex J. T. Allen

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

A brief want ad item notes improved value for invested funds in the Ada News Want Ads. It highlights benefits for buyers and sellers engaging in local classified listings with enhanced returns on investments.

Ada News

Sherman Couples Tie the Knot In Brief Marriages

Alvin N. Jack and Mary L. Johnson, both of Sherman Texas, consented to marry. Benny Owens from Ada married Imo gene Nickell, also of Ada, in a listed nuptial notice segment.

Alvin N. Jack Sherman Texas Mary L. Johnson Benny Owens Ada Imogene Nickell

Veach Family Visit From Homer Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Veach and children spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Veach and their children in Homer. Weekend guests in the home of the Veachs were relatives from the area.

Albert Veach H. C. Veach Homer

East Family Ties Mentioned Across Two States

Mr and Mrs Lonnie East are identified as parents along with Mr and Mrs O C East of Seminole and Mr and Mrs Leonard Hobbs of Oklahoma City in an item noting family connections and locations.

Robert Scott Oklahoma City Mrs O. C. Wadlow Lonnie East O. C. East Seminole Leonard Hobbs

Former Oakman resident to seek sanatorium treatment

Mrs Dessie Sticks plans to enter the Shawnee sanatorium for treatment. Mr and Mrs Leonard Secking's baby was scheduled to enter the hospital on Tuesday for an operation.

Dessie Sticks Oakman Community Shawnee Leonard Seckinger

Hampton Family Visitors From Ada and Wetumka

Mrs. C. H. Hampton visited with Mrs. Hampton and family from Wetumka and Ada. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Cub Owens and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Hampton and child, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Staggs and son. Mrs. Hampton was ill last week but is improving.

C. H. Hampton Hampton Wetumka Cub Owens Benny Hampton Clarence Barnett Junior Staggs Ada

Pendergrass Family Visit Mentioned In Monday Night Call

The report notes visits Monday night by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass and by Bill and Trenna Pevehouse to their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass.

Jess Berryman J. R. Pendergrass Bill and Trenna Pevehouse Mrs. Pendergrass

Service for George E. Clark Held at Oakman Church

George Edward Clark died Friday at his home after years of ill health. Funeral Tuesday at Oakman Church with Rev Scott Jones and Merv Wilson. Burial in Oakman Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary a daughter Audry Mitchell of Ora Grand California a son Sherman Clark of Harrison Arkansas stepdaughters Ola Johnson Gertrude Blankenship Goldie Marie Middleton all of California and stepson Fred Clark Ada plus several grandchildren.

George Edward Clark Oakman Church Scott Jones Merv Wilson Oakman Cemetery Mary Audry Mitchell Ora Grand Calif Sherman Clark Harrison, Ark Ola Johnson Modesto Gertrude Blankenship Goldie Marie Middleton Long Beach Fred Clark Ada

Riddle Family Visits Wood and Joan Attend Baptist Mission

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle spent Saturday night with Mrs Riddle's daughter and family Mr and Mrs Howard Wood and Joan. Sunday Joan returned home with her grandmother to attend Sunday school and church at the new Baptist Mission.

Sonny Wood Jr Returns Home From Okmulgee Mechanic School

Howard Wood Jr known as Sonny visits his parents Mrs. and Mr. Wood sister Joan and grandmother Mrs. Lille Riddle. He needed his car for transportation to a machine shop three miles from school where he works while trying to finish his studies. Power to you Sonny. You will make it.

Howard Wood, Jr Sonny Okmulgee Howard Wood Joan Lille Riddle

Ada Couple Visits Han sard Family Saturday

Mr and Mrs Henry Rice of Ada visited Mr and Mrs George Hansard Sr Saturday.

Henry Rice Ada George Hansard, Sr

Deathridge Home Hosts Ada Visitors for Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Deathridge welcomed Sunday dinner guests including her sister and brother in law Grover Keeling and his wife and Mrs Carnes of Ada, sharing a social gathering at home.

George Deathridge Bro Grover Keeling Mrs. Carnes Ada

Pug Garrett Family Dines With Burks in O11 Center

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and their daughter Sondra visited Sunday dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk in O11 Center.

Pug Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk O11 Center

Stallings Family Visit to Grandparents Mentioned

Mr and Mrs J B Stallings and their children Larry Carla and baby visited his parents Mr and Mrs.

J. B. Stallings Larry Carla Baby

G C Stallings of Stewart Oklahoma Involved Over Weekend

G C Stallings of Stewart Oklahoma was involved in a weekend incident according to local reports. The notice provides minimal details and names the individual and location.

G. C. Stallings Stewart, Okla

Mr and Mrs Riddle Visit Centraloma Friends

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle visited Centraloma last weekend. They stayed with Mrs Willie Moore and son and called on Mr Moore in the hospital. They were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ochis Price and visited Mr and Mrs John Cameron and others. Dale Hunt and three children from Barterville Oklahoma visited her parents M and Mrs Bob Austell over the weekend.

L. C. Riddle Centraloma Willie Moore Moore Ochis Price John Cameron Dale Hunt Barterville, Okla Bob Austell

Ada Couple Hosts Cousin for Week or More

Mrs. Blanche Marerhofer of Chicago visits Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. George Hansard Sr. for a week or longer, being the cousin of Mrs. Hansard.

Blanche Marerhofer Chicago George Hansard Hansard

Family Visits Highlight Illness and Hospital Stay

Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and daughter Sondra visited Grandma Duncan of Oi Center who has been ill for some time. Sunday evening they visited her great-uncle Maren Burk who is in the hospital.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Grandma Duncan Oi Center Maren Burk

Mrs Clevey Wood Visits George Hansard Household

Mrs. Clevey Wood spent Monday afternoon visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Hansard. Mrs. Thelma Garrett also visited them.

Clevey Wood George Hansard Thelma Garrett

Magar Family Visit Spreads Overnight in Bromide

Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and son Jackie stayed overnight with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Buran Magar Monday night. Billy Gene Morris of Bromide is visiting in the home of his uncle Mr and Mrs Pyte Morris this [text truncated].

Ray Magar Jackie Buran Magar Billy Gene Morris Bromide Pyte Morris

Mrs Roxie Chaser Visits Henry Family in Lindsay

Mrs Roxie Chaser from Lindsay and Mrs Lona Dame visited their nephew and family Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and children Joe and Rita Jean Saturday.

Roxie Chaser Lindsay Lona Dame Leon Henry Joe and Rita Jean

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Leon Henry Sunday

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry Sunday were Mrs. Tomie Henry and children Glenn and Gavie of Ada. Mrs. Bessie Penn of Maysville Oklahoma, Mrs. Lorene Mc Elroy of Wilson community, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price of Union Hill, Mrs. Impson Anderson and Mrs. Nancy Rutherford of Summers Chapel, Voss Dame and Mr. and Mrs. Evert Escue.

Leon Henry Tomie Henry Glenn and Gavie Ada Bessie Penn Maysville Okla Lorene McElroy Wilson Community Vance Price Union Hill Impson Anderson Nancy Rutherford Summers Chapel Voss Dame Evert Escue

Welcome family settles into new home and business

Mr and Mrs Ray Alexander and children move into the community and purchase the home and a grocery store from J W Murray, marking a new chapter for the family and local business.

Ray Alexander J. W. Murray

Ada visitors include Mrs Geneva Roberts and grandson

Mrs Geneva Roberts and her grandson Larry Roberts of Ada visited Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett on Monday.

Geneva Roberts Larry Roberts Ada Thelma Jean Garrett

Pasadena Woman Returns Home After Caring for Kin

Mrs Billie Gibbens of Pasadena Texas stayed three weeks with her sister and family. Mr and Mrs Leon Henry, helping care for Joe and the baby, returned to their home.

Billie Gibbens Pasadena Tex Leon Henry Joe

ADA WEEKLY NEWS subscription inquiry

A reader requests to start or renew an ADA WEEKLY NEWS subscription and provides a phone number 9503- 1-2 for contact.

Self quartet brings Thelma on piano to Tupelo show

Sondra traveled to Tupelo Monday night with the Self quartet from Ada. Thelma performed piano for the group during the engagement.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Tupelo Self Ada Thelma

Miss Bobbie Riggins Visits Her Mother

Miss Bobbie Riggins, a Chickasha schoolteacher, spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. R. E. Riggins.

Bobbie Riggins Chickasha R. E. Riggins

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