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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

10

Sunday School Attendees at Camp Ground Church

The Camp Ground Church Sunday School drew 54 attendees with all teachers present. Visitors included Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Anderson of Tuskahoma Mrs. Clemmie Sumners of Tulsa and Vinita Wilfong of Duncan. Sunday School election named Leo Nelson as superintendent and H C Hood as assistant superintendent among other officers.

Camp Ground L. E. Anderson Tuskahoma Clemmie Sumners Tulsa Vinita Wilfong Duncan Bro. Anderson Leo Nelson H. C. Hood Ollie Bell Wood Betty Kirby Oma Hood Ruby Jones Mabel Nelson Mildred Pawell

60th Wedding Anniversary Dinner and Surprise Shower

A 60th wedding anniversary dinner and surprise shower were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel to honor Mrs. McDaniel's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell. Many relatives attended and gifts were sent from Clifton, Arizona, Grandview, Washington, and the Camp Ground Church.

Earl McDaniel Melvin Newby Don Ronnie Elbert Hartless Norman Fred Hooper Stratford Gene Ward Effie Norman Konawa Alene Sanders Galey Joe Robertson Ralph Brendle Jonathan Ada Doyle Newby Gerald Deryl Denzil Keeling Larry Billy Jim Robertson Velma Cox Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Center Hansel Burk Mark McDonald Dennis Jocie Thompson Raymond Jess Isaacs Doug Maurice Grissom Nancy Vanlandingham Pickett Jerry McDaniel James Thompson Charley McDaniel Herman McCurdy Bill Margaret Lessie Bobby Jody McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Gene Lance Erbin Cox Clifton, Ariz Beecher Isaacs Bessie McDaniel Grandview, Wash Gene Archer Euel Cox Calvin Cox Clifton Camp Ground Church

Hood and May Families Dinner Guests in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins.

T. S. Hood Wesley May Ada Earlin Haskins

Mrs Norton Improves After Illness This Week

Mrs. John Norton who has been ill is better this week indicating improvement in her health.

John Norton Lonnie Wise Sand Springs Ruth Hathcock

Lambs Share Sunday Dinner With Wright Family

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and Donnie and Phyllis visited Sunday for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright and family Vickie and Sherry in the Center community.

Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis Robert Wright Vickie and Sherry Center

Hood Family Guests Honor John Ferris in Okemah

Mr and Mrs M C Hood and grandson Jerry Sellars were Friday night guests of John Ferris of Okemah.

M. C. Hood Jerry Sellars John Ferris Okemah

Mrs Edith McDaniel Visits Maxwell Friends

Mrs Edith McDaniel visited Tuesday afternoon with her parents Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.

Edith McDaniel W. B. Brecheen Maxwell

Ada couple hosts Wesley May dinner guests

Mr and Mrs Wesley May of Ada were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins on Wednesday evening.

Wesley May Ada Earlin Haskins

Mrs Betty Jo Bryant Visit With Stratford Friends

Mrs Betty Jo Bryant and her Stratford son visited Monday evening with Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra.

Betty Jo Bryant Stratford Lawrence Farmer Debra

Loyd Burk Spends Wednesday Night with Don Newby

Loyd Burk spent Wednesday night with Don Newby, linking the two individuals in a social engagement noted in local society records.

Loyd Burk Don Newby

Mrs Hood Visits Brother John Ferris While Ill

Mrs Allie Hood is spending the week with her brother John Ferris who is ill.

Allie Hood John Ferris

Donnie and Phyllis Visit with Summers Chapel Pair

Donnie and Phyllis visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel.

Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis Mrs Ray Lamb Summers Chapel

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Fred Grey

Mrs. Edith McDaniel attended a pink and blue shower Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett in Center to honor Mrs. Fred Grey.

Edith McDaniel Thelma Jean Garrett Center Fred Grey

Ada Residents Visit Hood Family

Ada visitors Wednesday evening called on Mr. and Mrs. T S Hood to see their daughters Ann and Wanda Jean.

Wesley May Ada T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean

Donna Kaye Scott Visits TilLey Family Monday Evening

Donna Kaye Scott visited briefly with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and their boys on Monday evening.

Donna Kaye Scott Karl Tilley

Mrs Nancy Newby Visits Ada Granddaughter

Mrs. Nancy Newby is spending this week with her granddaughter Mrs. Toby Benton of Ada.

Nancy Newby Toby Benton Ada

Mrs Jocie Thompson Spends Saturday With Edith McDaniel

Mrs Jocie Thompson spent Saturday afternoon visiting Mrs Edith McDaniel at her home and sharing light conversation.

Jocie Thompson Edith McDaniel

Holliday resident visits Hood and Jerry family friends

Vergil Hallum of Holliday Texas was a recent visitor of Mr. and Mrs. M C Hood and Jerry.

Vergil Hallum of Holliday, Tex M. C. Hood and Jerry

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Several Families

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs P P Kite included Mrs Johnny Wilfong and Vinita of Duncan Mr and Mrs Charles Kite and Jack Kite of Fort Worth Texas Mrs Betty Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada.

P. P. Kite Johnny Wilfong Vinita Duncan Charles Kite Jack Kite Fort Worth Tex Betty Kirby Brenda Barbara Ada

Local Social Notes Highlight Neighborhood Visits

Blue Ribbon Beef end with Mr and Mrs Jackie Martin. Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs James Duncan. Millard Wallace and Keith spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Sam Golden and family. The Wallaces are residents of Oklahoma City.

Mr. and Mrs Jackie Martin Paul Duncan James Duncan Millard Wallace Keith Sam Golden Wallaces Oklahoma City J. T. Teeters Byng Mrs. Teeters Duncan

Local visitors drop in for afternoon and Thursday night

Glen Wilfong and Leora Wilfong along with Hollis Kite and family visited in the afternoon. Mrs H C Hood and others from Ada visited Thursday night at the home of Grover Thompson with James, Raymond, T S Hood and their girls.

Bobby Thompson Ada Grover Thompson James and Raymond

Haskins Visit Noted With Hood Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs T S Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean.

Mrs. Earlin Haskins Mrs. T. S. Hood Ann and Wanda Jean

Jaquess Family Visit From Dallas Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lane Jaquess and their children of Dallas Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess.

Mrs. Lane Jaquess Dallas, Tex L. C. Jaquess

Haskell Tilley Family Relocates to Mountain View

Mr and Mrs Haskell Tilley and their family have moved this week to Mountain View where they will establish their home.

Haskell Tilley Mountain View

Haggard Family Weekend Visit Across State Lines

Mr and Mrs Benny Haggard Terry and Gerry of Duncan stayed with Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley and Glen over the weekend They also visited Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada.

Benny Haggard Terry and Gerry Duncan Elmer Pinley Glen Frank Haggard Ada

Kite Couple Guests at Fort Worth Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Kite of Fort Worth Texas were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs P P Kite.

Charles Kite Fort Worth, Tex P. P. Kite

Local families visit Sunday after Noon

Mr. and Mrs. Hurd Keeling of Galey and Mrs. O S Whitson and Henry visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.

Mrs Virgil Meek and family visit Scott household

Mrs. Virgil Meek Jolene and Berlene were Friday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry.

Virgil Meek Jolene Berlene Leo Scott Donna Sherry

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Kite Held in Ada

A birthday dinner honoring Mrs. P. P. Kite was held Thursday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Kirby of Ada. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite and Donnie, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crow of Healdton, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Kite, Danny and Charles of Ada, Glen Wilfong, and Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite.

P. P. Kite Judson Kirby Ada Hollis Kite Donnie Charlie Crow Healdton Haskell Kite Danny and Charles Glen Wilfong

Barbara Golden Friday Night Guest of Jean Golden

Barbara Golden of Union Hill was Friday night guest of Jean Golden. The two residents shared time at a social visit in Union Hill, with no further events recorded.

Barbara Golden Union Hill Jean Golden

Whitsons Host Weekend Visit From Tulsa Guests

Mr and Mrs Steve Whitson and Melvin Jo of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry.

Steve Whitson Melvin Jo Tulsa O. S. Whitson Henry

Atkeson Family Spends Saturday with Haggards in Ada

Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family visited Mr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Ada on Saturday sharing time together in a cordial gathering with relatives.

Pete Atkeson Frank Haggard Ada

Farm er and Debra Visit Lambs on Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra were Monday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb, Donnie and Phyllis.

Lawrence Farmer Debra Clifford Lamb Donnie Phyllis

Hood Family Visits Haskins On Weekend Night

Mr and Mrs T S Hood together with Ann and Wanda Jean spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins in a social gathering at their home.

Mrs. T. S. Hood Ann Wanda Jean Mrs Earlin Haskins

Ada residents visit Sun day afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Dodson and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Choate with Ricky and Mike, all of Ada, visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.

A. C. Dodson Bill Choate Ricky Mike Ada John Norton

Local visitors call on Valley View Hospital patient

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Mr Gerald Lee Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes visited Friday night with H E Brittain who was a patient in Valley View Hospital.

Karl Tilley Gerald Lee W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes H. E. Brittian Valley View Hospital

Mrs J K Smith Visits Ada For Lunch With Mrs Patterson

Mrs J K Smith visited Ada on Saturday and had lunch with Mrs B M Patterson. The meeting highlighted friendship ties in the Ada community.

J. K. Smith B. M. Patterson Ada

Thompson Visit Highlights Ada Family Weekend

Mr and Mrs R E Thompson of Ada spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and boys in a family gathering noting the presence of the Thompson clan.

R. E. Thompson Ada Grover Thompson

Booth Family Visits Grandma Duncan in Worstell

Mrs. J W Booth Mrs Vernon Scaff Stevie and Danny Booth visited Wednesday afternoon with Grandma Duncan of the Worstell community. Grandma's condition is still serious.

J. W. Booth Vernon Scaff Stevie and Danny Booth Duncan Worstell

Summers and McDonalds Host Asher Visit Tuesday Night

Mr and Mrs John Summers and children of Asher visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis.

John Summers Asher Mark McDonald Dennis

Mrs Lela Corvin Visits Egypt Friends This Week

Mrs Lela Corvin is spending this week with Mr and Mrs Will Corvin of Egypt.

Lela Corvin Will Corvin Egypt

Wanda Jean Attends Monday Night Supper Guests

Wanda Jean and another guest were Monday night supper visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Smith at their home, sharing a meal and conversation in a social gathering described in local notes.

Tulsa and Corona Women Visit Sunday Guests

Mrs Elsie Nichols of Tulsa and Mrs Eve Arvila of Corona California visited Sunday with Mrs J W Booth and Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff.

Elsie Nichols Tulsa Eve Arvila Corona, Calif J. W. Booth Vernon Scaff

Mrs. Mark McDonald Visits Mrs Alpha Mc Donald in Stratford

Mrs. Mark McDonald spent Thursday with Mrs. Alpha Mc Donald of Stratford.

Mark McDonald Alpha McDonald Stratford

Gwendolyn Golden Returns From Church Assembly

Gwendolyn Golden came back Wednesday night from Cleveland Tennessee where she spent the past week attending the General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Gwendolyn Golden Cleveland, Tenn General Assembly of The Church of God of Prophecy

Ada Couple Visits J K Smith Family

Mr and Mrs Tom Landis of Ada spent a short time Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J K Smith. The friendly call reflects nearby social ties and community greetings.

Tom Landis Ada J. K. Smith

Millard Wallace Family Visit in S. M. Golden Home

Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City visited Saturday night in the S M Golden home.

Ada visitors share Tuesday call at Teel home

Mrs. Leslie Perry and Sondra and Mrs. Mark McDonald visited Tuesday with their mother Mrs. Luther Teel of Ada.

Leslie Perry Sondra Mark McDonald Luther Teel Ada

Roberts and Murray Families Share Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam spent Tuesday with Mrs Roberts parents Mr and Mrs J W Murray of Ada.

Ray Roberts Pam

Whitneys Visit Ada Friends on Wednesday Night

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Whitney and children of Ada visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson, James and Raymond.

Lawrence Whitney Ada Grover Thompson James and Raymond

Wedding shower honors Mrs. Clovis Ervin at Duncan home

Mrs. S. M. Golden attended a wedding shower honoring Mrs. Clovis Ervin in the home of Mrs. James Duncan Tuesday afternoon.

S. M. Golden Clovis Ervin James Duncan

Fort Worth Couple Visits Friends Saturday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kite of Fort Worth Texas visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. P. P.

Jack Kite Fort Worth, Tex P. P. Kite

Sunday Dinner Guests From Tulsa Visit O. S. Family

Melva Jo and Mrs. Sarah Adams both of Tulsa visited Mr. and Mrs. O. S. for Sunday dinner along with Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie.

Steve Whitson Melva Jo Sarah Adams Tulsa Hollis Kite Darlene Donnie O. S. Whitson Henry

Hood Family Visits Hood Household in Ada

Mr and Mrs J B Hood and family of Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean.

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

Golden Family Visits Duncons of Worstell For Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs S M Golden and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs F E Dunc an of Worstell.

Ada man hosts visit with Wayne Newby and Larry Newby

Dery Wayne Newby of Ada visited Sunday evening with Larry Newby.

Wayne Newby Ada Larry Newby

Mrs Floyd Woods Visits With Edith McDaniel

Mrs Floyd Woods visited Monday morning with Mrs Edith McDaniel at the home of relatives for a social gathering and chat.

Floyd Woods Edith McDaniel

Kay Teel Visits Ada With Mother Mrs Luther Teel

Kay visited Ada on Wednesday with her mother Mrs. Luther Teel. The pair were accompanied by family and were seen at local events.

Jaquess-Cowan Guests Highlight West Texas California Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Jaquess of Littlefield Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Cowan of Maryville California were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jaquess this past week.

L. W. Jaquess Littlefield, Tex Billy Cowan Maryville Calif L. C. Jaquess

Bobby Perry Visits With Lavoid Meek Thursday Evening

Bobby Perry visited Thursday evening with Lavoid Meek, details of meeting or purpose not provided in the fragment. The event appears informal with two named individuals in attendance.

Bobby Perry Lavoid Meek

Mr and Mrs J K Smith Seen Driving New Car

A photo caption notes Mr. and Mrs. J K Smith driving a newly acquired automobile.

J. K. Smith

Newby and Thompson Visit Saturday with Junior Cape

Larry Newby and Raymond Thompson were joined by Junior Cape for a Saturday visit, reporting on activities and local events.

Larry Newby Raymond Thompson Junior Cape

Whitson Family Visited Hollis Kite Household

Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry visited Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie Thursday night.

Smiths and Ada visitors spend Sunday afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith of Ada.

Hood Family and Johnnie Jean Visit Friday Night

Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean visited Friday night in a brief social note likely from a local column detailing a family visit and Friday gathering.

Mrs. H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean

Odessa couple visits friends in town Friday night

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brittian of Odessa Texas visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. S M Golden and family.

Hugh Brittian Odessa Tex S. M. Golden Texas Paul Duncan

Briggs Couple Visit Tuesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott.

Roy Briggs Mrs Leo Scott

Local families visit Ada neighbors Saturday night

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Kirkley and children join Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry and family along with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Carter and family in a social visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson of Ada on a Saturday night gathering.

G. W. Kirkley Leslie Perry E. E. Carter John Thompson Ada

Gwendolyn and David Golden Attend V S B Services

Gwendolyn and David Golden attended V. S. B. services at the Church of God of Prophecy in Ada Thursday night.

Gwendolyn and David Golden Church of God of Prophecy Ada

Ada hosts visit from Mrs. Mark McDonald and Dennis

Mrs. Mark McDonald and Dennis visited Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Horton in Ada.

Mark McDonald Dennis Bud Horton Ada

Jody McDaniel and David Gold Attend State Fair

Jody McDaniel and David Gold are at the Oklahoma State Fair this week enjoying exhibits and events.

Jody McDaniel David Golden

Duncan Family Visit To Mrs. Golden Household

Mr and Mrs James Duncan along with Patricia and Karen Sue visited Mrs S M Golden and family adding a social call to the community gathering.

James Duncan Patricia Karen Sue S. M. Golden

Birthday Dinner Honors La void Meek on 20th Birthday

A birthday dinner honoring La void Meek on his twentieth birthday was held at his parents home, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hintower, Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry of Rebee. Mary Lou and Deanna Jones visited Phyllis Hayes Saturday afternoon.

Lavoid Meek Virgil Meek W. H. Hightower Gracie Hayes Phyllis Leo Scott Donna Sherry Rebee Mary Lou and Deanna Jones Phyllis Hayes

Family visits recover in Valley View hospital

Friday night Mrs Annie Duncan and Mrs Etta Hightower visited their brother Homer Brittian who is hospitalized in Valley View. He is recovering and plans a trip to Albuquerque New Mexico to spend time with his children.

Annie Duncan Etta Hightower Homer Brittian Valley View

Abney Family Visits Wetumka With Galeys

Mr and Mrs J B Abney of Wetumka visited last week with Mr and Mrs David Galey and James. Mr and Mrs Abney are the parents of Mrs Galey.

J. B. Abney Wetumka David Galey James Abney Galey

Mrs. Duncan Hightower Hayes Visit Brittian Home

Mrs. Annie Duncan and Mrs. Etta Hightower sisters-in-law of Mrs. Homer Brittian joined Gracie Hayes and Jolene Meek for Thursday afternoon social at the Brittian residence.

Annie Duncan Etta Hightower Gracie Hayes Jolene Meek Homer Brittian Duncan Mrs. Hightower Brittian

Golden-Duncan Family Spend Sunday With Pinleys

Gwen and Jean Golden joined Mr and Mrs James Duncan and their girls for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Ira Pinley.

James Duncan Ira Pinley

Ada youths visit State Fair trio meeting Meek

Saturday morning Don Roberts and Billy Keef of Ada visited with Lavoid Meek. The three boys attended the State Fair at Okla.

Don Roberts Billy Keef Ada Lavoid Meek Oklahoma City

Mrs Geraldine Henry Visits with Goodwins Parents

Mrs Geraldine Henry and her children visited Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin.

Geraldine Henry Dick Goodwin

Sick List Names Chronicle Visit and Tennessee Trip

The column lists Grand ma Duncan Jolene Meek and Mrs Virgil Meek on the sick list. Berlene and Jolene visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and family. Mrs Sybie Jones Mary Lou Deanna Gwen Golden Jolene and Berlene Meek returned Wednesday night from a ten day trip in Tennessee.

Grandma Duncan Jolene Meek Sybie Jones Mary Lou Deanna Gwen Golden Jolene Berlene Meek Tennessee

Mr. and Mrs Tony Martin Visit Ponca City Area

Mr and Mrs Tony Martin of Ponca City visited over the week with relatives and friends. They were seen at local gatherings and shared plans for future trips in the region.

Tony Martin Ponca City

Weekend social notes include visits and dinners

Rickie David Martin spent Monday with Mrs. Albert Pinley. Jolene and Berlene Meek visited Sunday night with Phyllis Hayes of Rebee. Those having dinner with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden and family, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wallace and Keith of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Alfie Nichols of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Duncan of Shawnee and Mrs. Mamie Smith of California. E. L. Crawley visited Sunday with Oss Jones.

Rickie David Martin Albert Pinley Jolene and Berlene Meek Phyllis Hayes Rebee F. E. Duncan S. M. Golden and Millard Wallace Keith Oklahoma City Alfie Nichols Tulsa Kirk Duncan Shawnee Mamie Smith California

Community notices from Ada and Byng area

Local residents share social visits fishing reports and family news. Virgil Meek and companions fished at Lake Texoma. Janet Turner Joan Webb and Ann Norris visited. Duncan Teeters family hosts. Donnie Evans stayed with friends. Ruth Hathcock ill care in Sand Springs. Rae Thompson welcomes grandparents. birth of Vickey Elaine Thompson with family details. Eastern Star installation names and officers. Watson family visit from Dallas. Clara Terry thanks neighbors. Lizzie Rice and Terry reside south town. Alexander family hosting relatives from Lawton Enid and Enid area.

Bob Henry Visits with Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin

Bob Henry visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Goodwin, sharing a social call and the afternoon together.

Bob Henry Mrs Dick Goodwin

Duncan Visit Highlights Sunday Night Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs F E Duncan in a friendly social call detailing family connections and hospitality.

Mary Lou and Deanna Jones Visit Jolene and Berlene Meek

Saturday evening Mary Lou and Deanna Jones visited Jolene and Berlene Meek for a social gathering.

Mary Lou Deanna Jones Jolene Berlene Meek

Odessa Visit Highlights With Mr and Mrs Paul Dun can

Odessa Texas hosted a Friday night gathering with Mr and Mrs Paul Dun can and their family.

Birthday celebrants honored in week wrap

The week honored several local birthday celebrants including Sybie Jones Veda Mae Duncan Lavoid Meek and Mary Lou Jones. Community members joined in well wishes and small gatherings across town.

Sybie Jones Veda Mae Duncan Lavoid Meek Mary Lou Jones

Mrs Paul Tucker Visits Oil Center with Grandma Duncan

Mrs Paul Tucker of Oil Center visited Monday afternoon along with a woman referred to as Grandma Duncan.

Paul Tucker Oil Center Duncan

Women’s Missionary Band Quilting at Parsonage

Several ladies from the Women’s Missionary Band met at the parsonage on Monday. The gathering centered on quilting activities.

Women’s Missionary Band

Ministers Plan Attend Conference at State Tabernacle

Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Jared and Jolene Meek will attend a Church of God of Prophecy ministers conference from September 29 to October 2 at the State Tabernacle in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. An out of state speaker is Rev. G A Wilson of Cleveland Tennessee, manager of Fields of the Wood in Cherokee County North Carolina.

T. J. Jared Jolene Meek Church of God of Prophecy State Tabernacle Broken Arrow Oklo G. A. Wilson Cleveland, Tenn Fields of the Wood Cherokee County North Carolina

Birthday Supper Honors Janice Legate in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs R L Legate hosted a birthday supper for their daughter Janice Legate on her second birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Legate and sons of Ada, and Mr and Mrs R C Carter with Ollie Faye and Robbie Mae Legate.

R. L. Legate Janice William Legate Ada R. C. Carter Ollie Faye Robbie Mae Legate

Nance Purchases House He Has Lived In

Ervie Nance, brother of Lee Nance, bought the residence where he has been living since relocating here a few weeks ago.

Ervie Nance Lee Nance

Wise Brothers Visit From Mineola Kansas

Emitt Wise of Mineola Kansas is visiting this week with his brother and family Mr and Mrs T L Wise in attendance.

Emitt Wise Mineola, Kan Mrs T. L. Wise

Heavy Rain Causes Floods Around Boggy Creek and Bridge

Reports say Clear Boggy Creek overflowed its banks flooding low lands after a heavy rain. The high water bridge on Sheep Creek near the old swimming hole was partially washed out early Monday morning.

Sheep Creek

Shaw to Judge at Madison Square Garden Indoor Rodeo

Mr and Mrs Everett Shaw and Mary Sue traveled to McAlester Saturday night. Shaw boarded a train for New York City to serve again as judge at the world's largest indoor rodeo at Madison Square Garden.

Henry Cecil Returns to School After Illness

Henry Cecil, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil, missed several days of school last week due to illness but is now back in the classroom.

Henry Cecil George Cecil

Cooper Family Weekend Visit Highlights Local Ties

Rev and Mrs Floyd Cooper and their sons from Rosedale are visiting the area this week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Cooper and Mrs Sally Horton, showcasing family connections and shared hospitality in the community.

Floyd Cooper Rosedale Claude Cooper Sally Horton

Junior High Inspectors Visit for New Accredited School

High School Inspector T. V. Williams and county superintendent Norman Mitchell visited last Wednesday to review the school. Plans are underway to establish an accredited junior high school this year and new students are expected.

T. _V. Williams Norman Mitchell

Enrollment Surges Beyond Last Year At This Point

Enrollment this week pushes total past last year’s figure for the same period, signaling stronger interest or growth in the program or institution this term.

Lawhorns Vacation Leg: Visit Purdy Texas Odessa Arkansas Tulsa

Mr and Mrs A E Lawhorn spent time visiting relatives in Purdy Missouri and traveled to Odessa Texas and Arkansas. They plan to return after a month’s vacation with a week in Tulsa visiting Lawhorn relatives before resuming work.

A. E. Lawhorn Purdy Lawhorns Texas Odessa Arkansas Tulsa

Wicks Visit Miller in Springfield Before California Vacation

Mr and Mrs R E Wicks of Springfield Missouri stopped to visit Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller on Sunday They are en route to California for a few weeks vacation and to relax a spell before continuing their trip

R. E. Wicks Springfield Clarence Miller Wicks California

She's No Achilles In This Case Mrs McKeel Is Bitten

Mrs. Fred McKeel was bitten on the heel by a copperhead. She killed the snake with a shovel and drove three miles to a doctor. The physician credited her presence of mind and swift actions with preventing serious illness.

Achilles Fred McKeel

Faye Legate Girls Struck Ill By Virus Tuesday

Robbie and Ollie Faye Legate, daughters of Mr and Mrs B L Legate, were very ill Tuesday with a virus. The report notes the illness affecting the siblings and their parents.

Robbie Ollie Faye Legate Mrs B. L. Legate

Latta Women Guests of Ed and Mrs Stevenson

Mrs Grover Lovelace and Mrs Theo Glover of Latta were guests of their brother and wife Ed and Mrs Stevenson Tuesday.

Grover Lovelace Theo Glover Latta Mrs. Stevenson

Eastern Star event in Elmore City honors members

Mrs. Rae Thompson and Mrs. Russell Hale attended a friends' night program of the Eastern Star in Elmore City on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Thompson was invited as a special friend of Mrs. Roy Grimes.

Rae Thompson Russell Hale Eastern Star Elmore City Thompson Roy Grimes

Oklahoma City Man and Father Injured in Wapanucka Crash

A one car crash five miles west of Wapanucka injured Robert G. Williamson 57 of Oklahoma City and his father John J. Williamson 90. The vehicle struck a guard rail at the Blue River bridge and overturned. Robert suffered a fractured back and was listed in satisfactory condition. John received multiple scalp and hand lacerations and shock, with condition improved Thursday.

Robert G. Williamson Oklahoma City John J. Williamson Wapanucka Henry van Arsdell Highway Patrol Williamson Blue River Bridge Robert Williamson Valley View Hospital

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

A market note highlights higher returns on the Ada News Want Ads with increased value for invested amounts. Readers are urged to compare packages and consider boosted visibility for listings and notices.

Ada News

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