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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
6
The Milligan family recalls a stalled scooter build by Ralph Milligan and neighbor Doug Farmer. After chain, carburetor, and fuel tank problems, the project ended as funds ran out. Weekend visits include Tracy Balthrop and relatives, plus spring yard plans and plant anarchy myths.
Byng High School baseball team beat Stratford 7 to 3 on Monday, extending their solid record. Starting pitcher Eugene Caton earned the win for Byng.
Visiting Mrs. Gilbert Christian Sunday were her daughter Mrs Roy Cooley and family from Dallas.
Mrs Mamie Miller hosted a weekend gathering with her son Edwin Miller, his wife, and their children James Brenda and David visiting together.
Mr and Mrs LaRoyce Sayre announce the birth of a nine pound ten ounce girl born Sunday morning. Mother and child are reported to be doing well.
Mrs. Bill Koller, previously released months ago and back at work last week, has been readmitted to an Ada hospital after a relapse.
Mrs Massey of Wurismith Michigan is seriously ill. Her children Linda and Buddy Campbell, students at Byng School, visited two weeks ago but left after her condition improved. it has since worsened again.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and others attended a school masters meeting at Washington School Monday evening. J E Teague superintendent at Byng School and Silas Taylor attended a state school board meeting in Wewoka Monday night.
George Milligan attended a Scout council meeting and hamburger cookout at the Phil Sinnett acreage southeast of Ada on Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Philo McConnell spent Saturday in Oklahoma City visiting with the Grahams and Raglands. Kaye Roberts Linda Stone and LaDonna Welsh spent Tuesday night with Freda Miller after the softball game with Roff. the girls went home with Freda.
Vanoss and Roff played a hard Tuesday game with Roff winning 13-11 as Vanoss pitcher tired in mid game. On Thursday Vanoss defeated Roff 26 71 as Vanoss bats exploded. The team attended a Tupelo softball tournament while Paul Parker Earl Patterson and L L Patton visited Vernon Gasaway Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Sum Abston and visited with Mr and Mrs Marvin Clay along with Jimmy and Marcia Tuesday evening.
The annual girls 4H club dress revue at East Central State College crowned Miss Carol Gray of Latta as champion with a green wool two piece suit. Reserve champion was Miss Carole Howell of Roff in a white party dress. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harley Saylors of Lindsay and several local families.
Mr and Mrs P T McConnell visited with their daughter Mrs Paul Teel and family in Ada Sunday. They then visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway with Tommy Mary Jo and Sam on Tuesday night.
Sammy Gasaway spent Tuesday night with Reggie Rowe of Cen ter in an event noted by local observers. The report records a casual meeting between the two individuals without further detail.
Vanoss faced Stratford and lost 43 to 3 after a 7 to 4 first game. The team also traveled to Tupelo on Monday and was blanked 3 to 0.
The report notes the junior play moving forward with Monday night marking the third meet. The cast knows almost all lines, aiding smooth rehearsals under director Mrs. Bessie Hatchett with sponsors Clem Stone and Thurman Holland.
The Vaness FFA banquet occurred Friday night at the Parker Building in Ada. Mickey Thompson, state FFA president, served as guest speaker as about 150 boys along with parents and guests attended the event.
Mrs Mildred Gasaway and Mary Jo visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw and family last Wednesday night in a casual family gathering.
John Fox of Roff and Robert Hisan visited Vernon Gas on Tuesday evening. A junior home economics class demonstrated pie making with Pat Romine showing crust and cream fillings. The girls then formed groups of three to bake their own pies.
Mr and Mrs Carl Denham visited Mr and Mrs McIlroy and their guests Mr and Mrs Sailors Saturday afternoon for a social gathering in Arkansas.
All six week examinations ended Monday with some delays caused by students persuading teachers to postpone. A few tests were carried over to this week. Some students succeeded, others did not. Only one six week period remains in the school year.
Lorene McIlroy visited Mrs Ed Coffey last Tuesday. The brief note records a social call between two local residents and includes no additional details.
Mrs. Simon Young and Elaine and Clay attended Dalbull Missionary Baptist Church. After church Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner with Ellis and Joy visited, Fortner lunch followed by supper with Kenneth Fortner and Tammy Lynn of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Karl Wall and Mr and Mrs Harrison Beets and Ver non were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver Mrs Matt Heimer visited with the group in the evening The Van Schuyvers have just returned from a visit.
A quirky collection of quips mixed with observations about everyday life. The remarks touch on honesty humor marriage food dieting and technology with a mix of playfully cynical lines. The tone resembles a column of witticisms reflecting mid century newspaper humor.
A flurry of visits fills a weekend as families travel to Ada Mountain View and Atoka to see relatives. Thelma Perriman, Bonnie Howard and Grant Johnson relatives are among those visiting. Lake Texoma trips and fishing outings are noted.
Puzzle lists numerous crossword entries with numbered clues across and down. Includes miscellaneous letters, partial phrases, and odd spellings suggesting a scanned or garbled page with several theme hints and missing answers.
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