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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1964
Page
2
Mrs Lois Clifford reports multiple social visits around Ada including MR and MRS Lester Davis visiting Mrs Bess Byrd at Valley View Hospital. Lu la baseball scores Lu la 27 to 3 and Lula 13 to 14 softball. Many families shared Sunday dinners and church at Rockypoint Missionary Baptist Church with attendance listed as 52.
Mr and Mrs Ted Smith of Hoffman spent the weekend with his father Ed Smith, sharing time and family visits.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Brady Karla and Susan Norman ate dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston Jerry Karen Betty and Diana Moore visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston and his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston
Sue and Dee Cooper visited Sunday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Davis in Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs David Brooks and Mrs Frank Holman of Aaloso visited J C Treas of Ahloso. The brief item notes social visits among local residents.
Sandra Brashier spent Sunday with Virginia Brock in a social outing described in local notes. The event highlights personal connections in the community.
In Union Valley the afternoon weather brought a dust storm with strong hail. Rae Thompson reports near the countryside eight miles south as the dust limits visibility and residents experience the harsh conditions.
Washington AP Secretary Freeman unveils new cotton and wheat stabilization programs maintaining 1964 planting allotments. The $1 billion package, signed by President Johnson, supports wheat at $1.30 per bushel with certificates and diversion payments, and sets cotton subsidies for mills. Farmers must sign up May 1 to 15.
The article explains malaria is spread by mosquitoes rather than bed odors from Rome area marshes. It notes the Italian roots mala aria and historical belief in bed air as the cause, recognizing mosquitoes as the true carriers.
Miss Ada of 1964 will be chosen at East Central State College auditorium with Janelle Norton, Miss Ada 1963 and last year’s Miss Congeniality, reigning during practice teaching at Wewoka High School. First runner up receives a 50 dollar bond and second runner up 25 dollars. all three receive trophies.
Classified notice urges readers to place want ads by dialing the listed telephone number for quick results offered by the newspaper. The short item emphasizes a contact method for placing advertisements.
The Hogue dairy lineage began in the 1920s with automatic milk ing machines and evolved to electric power. Modern milking uses a stainless, airless system with four cows processed at once while Warren grinds his own dairy ration unlike the elder Hogue. Milk is stored in a refrigerated bulk tank and picked up biweekly by a bottler.
Pilot Musick and his two children Melinda, 15, and Scott, 11, were returning to Tulsa from Santa Fe when a dust storm near Tucumcari caused near zero visibility. Unable to climb above 11,500 feet due to no oxygen equipment, he followed a radio warning of hail then became disoriented and lost in the dust south of the storm. FAA and Air Traffic Control Center at Fort Worth guided rescuers to locate them by radio.
Mr and Mrs Carlee Stephens hosted a birthday dinner honoring Mrs B F Allen with guests including Mr Allen and the Bundy family. A Friday night community social at the Com m unity Building featured candidate speakers and about 100 attendees.
Charles Orton of Dallas spent Friday night with his uncle Bunny Rogers and family. He planned to visit his father in Oklahoma Baptist Hospital, who recently suffered a broken heel and badly bruised foot in an on the job accident last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Northcutt of Norman were weekend visitors to her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Lee.
Mrs. Bill Thompson and Mrs. W. C. Wigley from Fittstown joined Mrs. R. L. Hale of Stonewall and Mrs. Bunny Rogers for a Saturday morning coffee honoring Mrs. Ray and Gary in the Student Union Lounge at East Central State College.
Stanley Rogers and Harry Joe Anderson encountered bad luck Friday while frog hunting. Their pickup neared the pond too closely and became stuck, forcing them to walk five miles home to fetch a tractor to free the vehicle. They were pleased with the frogs they eventually gathered.
Susan Rogers visited Debra Story Sunday afternoon after church. They rode horses together and enjoyed a peaceful horse ride on their afternoon outing.
Mr and Mrs Bob Stallings near finishing a new Dairy Queen in Stonewall. The couple reside in Union Valley and residents anticipate a close by dining option.
Mrs Henry Jones and son Joe spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dub Story. Mr Jones toured Purina farms in Missouri. Mr and Mrs J E Martin were dinner guests Sunday in the home of their daughter and family Debra and David Story.
Mrs. Raymond Whitwell completes an upholstery project after a Francis workshop led by Mrs. R L Hale. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. L L McKay of Borger Texas to Mrs Curtis Wylie and W M Smith, and gatherings with B M Stephens and F F Canel in Chickasha. Roff WMS met for a noon picnic and mission study planning.
Roff High School senior Pat Scroggins and Flora Teel are among 30 seniors on the state high school girls basketball squad. The Roff team will join East All Stars for the first East West match set for June 6 in Lindsay.
Mrs Delia Soloman is listed as a subscriber to The WEEKLY News, noted as a renewed subscription from an existing customer.
Velma Griffith visits her mother Mrs Nannie Stanfield who recently broke her arm and is recuperating at home after a fall about a month ago.
Ollie Gant of Midwest City spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Walter Gant, highlighting family time in the community.
Mr and Mrs Tully Dial returned Thursday after a week in Wapanucka with brother Jack Fields and his wife who were ill. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Powell of Oklahoma City. Joe Powell is Mrs Dial's sister.
The Roff Sportsman’s Club convened its monthly meeting at the club house Tuesday night to discuss upcoming events and club activities.
A visit with the Methodist ladies who quilt intricate cross-stitch spreads. They note cotton historically used for quilts but now pad with Dacron for easier stitching and quick drying after washing. Present were Mesdames Harold Davis, Helen Robinett, Ples Shipp, Stanley Roff, Beaucham Bunvard, Deliah Soloman, Fred Kotch, Myrtle Clayton, Margaret McDaniel, Mabel Rucker, Adam Ralston and Mrs. Andy Martin.
The Methodist Church completed a building project expanding its educational facilities adding several new Sunday school rooms and a nursery.
The report notes a Sunday dust storm lasting from about 5 p.m. to morning. Residents describe sniffles and head cold symptoms as the storm passes, remarking on the area’s highly changeable weather.
Mrs Iva Burleson comes home after several days with her daughter Mrs Bonnie Coffer and family in Big Springs Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Tarry Raper of Konawa visited Mr. and Mrs. A Mensay in Konawa Wednesday morning. They are longtime friends of the Mensays.
Mrs C R Pace formerly of Ada has traveled with her daughters Mrs Bill Morris and Mrs Alan Sachs to Houston Texas after a stay in Colonial Nursing Home. The family journey began Tuesday ahead of events in Texas.
Mrs Myrtle Uhlich of Pueblo Colorado visits her mother Mrs Annie Williamson and sister Mrs Elmer Trimmer along with another daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Don Rust of Pueblo. They have returned home.
A revival started Sunday at the Atwood Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Cooper as pastor. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cooper of Stonewall.
Mrs Knox Sweat and her two daughters from Maysville attended services at the First Baptist Church alongside her sister, Mrs Guy Busbee.
Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Boddy traveled to Ada Monday morning where Mrs. Boddy had a medical visit with her physician.
Mr and Mrs Leon visit their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Bud Miksch and daughters in Wichita Kansas during a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs W E Garrett entertained some of Mrs Garretts cousins this Sunday. They were Mr and Mrs Willie Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams and Mr. and Mrs. John Allred visited Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse on Sunday afternoon for a social gathering.
Mrs. T. J. Helms assists her mother Mrs. Dane recovering from a heart attack in Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sandlin visited daughter Mrs. Joe West in Seminole hospital. Mrs. West was moved to Scott White Clinic in Temple for tests.
Mr and Mrs Denman Flowers traveled to Amarillo Texas where they dodged storms on the trip. They visited Mr and Mrs Darris Flowers and their children during the visit.
Mrs Ruth Bible was admitted to Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon for unspecified medical care. She is listed in the hospital records with no additional details provided.
A note of thanks expresses appreciation to Mrs J D Alford and Mrs Maggie Sawyers for their reviews in The Ada Weekly.
Mrs. Alton Hale visited Mrs. Belle Stegall Monday morning. Sunday guests included Mrs. Lee Elliott and Fitzhugh with Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott and Johnny, Ada, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Ep person, Cheryl, Tony, and Mar ty from Holdenville, and Jimmie Greenlee of Tulsa.
Mrs. T D Willingham and daughter Mrs Sharon Dawson and her baby Lisa Carol of Clovis New Mexico arrived Friday to visit Mr and Mrs I P Willingham and son.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wallis and Karen and Mr. and Mrs. William Henson with Billy hosted visitors Sunday. Johnnie Allan and girls visited William Henson and Billy. Also visiting were Albert Cox of Ahloso, Alvin McAnally, Gary McAnally, and Dewayne McAnally with Mr. and Mrs. Henson and Billy.
Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood and Terry of Grandfield spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Sr and Helen. Mrs Cochran and Helen visited Mrs Ruby Deaton in Homer on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee and family from Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jimmy Jones and family in Tulsa during the previous week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally and their family visited Mr. Kerr's monument Sunday afternoon, sharing a quiet excursion with the local landmark and paying respects in the late weekend sun.
Clifford Croakum was on leave to visit his wife Vinita and his parents Mr and Mrs Croakum in Center.
Mrs. Mary Long and Tommy visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally Sunday. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Duke Rhynes and family, Westview, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAnally, Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne McAnally, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tatum and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy and Johnnie Allan and girls.
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