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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1963

Page

3

Easter Weekend Family Visits Across Oklahoma and Texas

Mr and Mrs Roland Mc Craw and David spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred McKeel and Margaret. Sherrie and Judith Polk of Sand Springs visited their grandfather John Polk and relatives. Numerous Gibson and Elliott families from Oklahoma City Yukon Atoka Holdenville Fitzhugh Ada Duncan and Irving Texas. Families gathered in Stonewall and Denver Colorado with Henry Creech and Tom Henry hosting. Joe Dungan of Austin called on the Creeches during Easter weekend.

Roland McCraw David Fred McKeel Margaret Sherrie Judith Polk Sand Springs John Polk C. L. Gibson Coy Gibson Guyman Troy Gibson Cindy Oklahoma City John Gibson Yukon Lee Elliott Fitzhugh W. C. Elliott Bill Elliott Cliff Atoka Jesse Epperson Cheryl Larry Holdenville Jim Stone Mart Jim Greenlee Jamie Kelly Joe Ada James Elliott Diana Denver Colo Bill Clark Billy Duncan Virgil Henry Ricky and Randall Irving Tex Henry Creech Tom Henry Stonewall Henry Henry Creeches Virgil Henrys Joe Dungan Austin Dungan

Boddy Family Visits Stonewall Hospital Scene

Mr and Mrs Edd Boddy and Carolyn of Austin Texas spent a week in Stonewall helping care for Mr and Mrs P H Boddy who were in Valley View Hospital. The elder Boddy's were released Sunday and visited their son before returning to Austin. Mr and Mrs Howard Boddy of Durant visited their parents in the hospital Saturday.

Edd Boddy Carolyn Austin Tex Stonewall P. H. Boddy Valley View Hospital

Lillard Family Hosts Visits Over Weekend

Visiting Saturday were Mr and Mrs Dolph Treas of Fort Towson to see Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard. Ambrose Baker of Oklahoma City visited his half sister and Mr Lillard last Tuesday.

Lewis Lillard Dolph Treas Fort Towson Ambrose Baker Oklahoma City Mrs. Lillard Mr. Lillard

Yeagers Attend Services With Oklahoma City Friends

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Yeager and their boys of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harve Davis. They attended services at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning.

Jimmie Yeager Oklahoma City Harve Davis First Baptist Church

Newport Family Visits Oklahoma Relatives for Easter

Mr and Mrs Bill Newport and their two sons from Oklahoma City spent Easter Sunday with Mrs Newport’s father John Polk and other relatives.

Bill Newport Oklahoma City

Lynch and Roan Families Visit Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Eldon Lynch and Keith of Sallisaw spent the weekend in Stonewall visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lynch. Mr and Mrs Lucian Roan of Amarillo Tex spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs

Eldon Lynch Keith of Sallisaw Stonewall Lloyd Lynch Lucian Roan Amarillo, Tex

Local Families Visit Across Kansas and Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Bobby Joe Hamilton and children of Wichita Kansas visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis and with Bobbys grandmother Mrs Eula Davis who is staying with Miss Glenda Blecher of Wapanucka and Fred Williams spent the weekend with Freds parents Mr and Mrs Charley Williams Fred and Glenda are students at Murray Junior College Tishomingo Lt Henry Geisler in the air force and Miss Janice Davis who teaches at Salinas Kansas.

Bobby Joe Hamilton Wichita Kan Lester Davis Bobby Eula Davis Glenda Blecher Wapanucka Fred Williams Fred Charley Williams Glenda Murray Junior College Tishomingo Henry Geisler Air Force Janice Davis Salinas, Kan

Local Family Attends Ada Relations Funeral

Lucas family members from Deni son Texas traveled Friday to Ada area for funeral services for E E Lucas brother of the late John H Lucas of Ada. Mrs Lucas stayed several days while Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn and Mrs J 4 Lucas joined them and the McMinns returned home Friday evening.

Leon McMinn J. 4 Lucas Denison Tex E. E. Lucas John H. Lucas Ada McMinns

Navy Assignment Prompted Charleston Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Luther Owens and their son Billy of Charleston South Carolina visited Luther s grandmother Mrs Betty Thornton and aunt and family Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt and Jackie They travel to Milton Florida where Luther will be stationed with the U S Navy Mrs Betty Thornton is spending a few days with her sister Mrs Arvie Wheat at Non

Luther Owens Billy Charleston S.C Luther Betty Thornton Jack McNutt Jackie Milton, Fla U. S. Navy Mrs Arvie Wheat Non

Miss Opal King Spends Easter with Bucklin Family

Miss Opal King of Bucklin Kansas visited her parents Mr and Mrs Austin King during the Easter holidays. Opal teaches in the Bucklin school system.

Opal King Bucklin Kan Austin King Opal

Mrs Sara Horton Travels With Mother Over Weekend

Miss Sara Horton teaches in Davenport and spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Lorene Horton in Stonewall. Mrs Leroy Sawyers underwent surgery Monday morning at Valley View Hospital.

Sara Horton Davenport Lorene Horton Stonewall Leroy Sawyers Valley View Hospital

Mrs Myrtle Anderson Visits Husband at Veterans Hospital

Mrs Myrtle Anderson traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday to visit her husband Pete Anderson who remains a patient at the veterans hospital.

Myrtle Anderson Oklahoma City Pete Anderson Veterans’ Hospital

Lilley House Visit Garners Casual Evening Company

Visiting Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley Sunday evening were Mr and Mrs Jim McClain. They shared a casual call and conversation.

Steve Lilley Jim McClain

Revival at Nazarene Church Closes as Evangelist R J Eling Leads

Mrs R J Eling attended church with neighbors while Mrs Lilley visited friends Friday. Last Monday Lilley visited Mrs W J Baugh Willie Mc Minn and Belle and Schley Ste gall. The Nazarene revival ended Sunday night with evangelist R J Eling. Bill Brett and family from Houston spent the weekend with Ray Killian and relatives.

R. J. Eling Lilley W. J. Baugh Willie McMinn Belle and Schley Stegall The Nazarene Church

Bullard Family Weekend Visit Spanning Stonewall

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bullard and their son Ronnie of Norman visited over the weekend in Stonewall with Wayne's parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bullard.

Wayne Bullard Ronnie Norman Stonewall Wayne Cecil Bullard

Lula residents attend first Lula grade boys baseball game

Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin and others visited last Wednesday. Lula grade boys won their first home game 12 to 4 against Fitzhugh. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and several local families and friends.

Lula Fitzhugh Ben Johnston Fred Wofford D. R. Clifford Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Jessie Wofford Miles Lacy Janie Walter Brooks Leon Brown

Arizona couple hosts dinner with two Brooks couples

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Walker of Tolison Arizona hosted a dinner Thursday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Mrs Mary Brooks and Mrs Jess Wofford also attending

Jimmy Walker Tolison, Ariz Mary Brooks Jess Wofford Walter Brooks

Davis Sidelined by Hip Break Later Uses Crutches

The report notes Davis broke her hip and can move with crutches, indicating limited mobility and ongoing recovery as she navigates daily activities.

Davises

Harden Family Weekend Visit With Grandparents

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harden and their children Velma visited over the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Harden.

Arthur Harden Velma John Harden

Easter visit by McMeans family to Woffords

Mr and Mrs Jack McMeans and granddaughter Marla McMeans of Oklahoma City spent the Easter holidays with their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr Jess Wofford.

Jack McMeans Marla McMeans Oklahoma City Jess Wofford

Lula Grade School Egg Hunt Winners Named

Lula Grade School held a Friday egg hunt with each room hosting a party. Debbie Brashier and Alice Cochran found prize eggs in Mrs Dennis’ room. Debbie Clifford and Terry Bruner found prize eggs in Mrs Whelchel’s room. Ginger Williams found a prize egg in Mr Whelchel’s room. Each winner received a quarter.

Lula Debbie Brashier Alice Cochran Dennis Debbie Clifford Terry Bruner Mrs. Whelchel Ginger Williams Mr. Whelchel

June Ann Whelchel Visits Ada School in Lula

June Ann Whelchel from Ada visits a local school in Lula on Thursday and Friday, meeting staff and observing classes. Event highlights include tours and informal talks with students and teachers.

Ann Whelchel Ada Lula

Latta Social Visit Noted Friday Night

Latta residents Marty and Ly visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader.

Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Sonny Leader

Sweat family visit from Ada shares Saturday with kin

Bobby Joe Sweat visited Saturday with his children and his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat in Ada.

Bobby Joe Sweat Ada Mrs Buck Sweat

Local visit from the McMeans family and Woffords

Mr and Mrs J L McMeans and their children Velma visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Jess Wofford.

J. L. McMeans Velma Jess Wofford

Davis Family Mentioned in Notice

Janice Davis and her relatives include Mr and Mrs Lester Davis Skip and grandmother Mrs Eula Davis referenced in the readable fragment of the notice.

Landriths Visit Johnston Family Over Easter

Mr and Mrs Roy Landrith of Oklahoma City spent the Easter holidays with Mrs Jake Johnston and Mr Johnston, the sister and brother in law of Mrs Landrith.

Roy Landrith Oklahoma City Jake Johnston Mr. Johnston

Mrs Ray Kerr Visits With Her Mother

Mrs Ray Kerr visited Thursday with her mother Mrs M L Thompson sharing social time and family conversation at a local gathering.

Ray Kerr M. L. Thompson

Johnston Family Visits in Oklahoma City Weekend

Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston and their relatives Tony Carolyn Ada and Mr and Mrs Bob Johnston with children visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Davey in Oklahoma City.

Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Bob Johnston Oklahoma City Ben Johnston Davey

Sweat Family Visit Highlights Local Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Knox Lee Sweat with Donna and Dennis from Maysville visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat.

Knox Lee Sweat Donna Dennis Maysville Buck Sweat

Johnston Family Visit Highlights Stonewall Gathering

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston hosted a Sunday visit with their son Jerry and daughters Karen Betty and Diana at the Johnston home in Stonewall, alongside his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.

Lloyd Johnston Jerry Karen Betty Diana Stonewall Paul Johnston

Family Visits Prolific in Ada and Roff Areas

Mr and Mrs Simon Young with Clay and Elane from Roff and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy from Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Short Fortner. Mr and Mrs W A Fortner of Allen also visited Sunday with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Short Fortner.

Simon Young Clay Elane Roff Kenneth Fortner Tammy Ada Short Fortner W. A. Fortner Allen

Ada social notes list attendees at Clyde Nickels event

Mrs Clyde Nickels Rickey and Dennis Miss Ruby Wofford and Robert Dale Poole Ada attend social gathering as listed in local society notes.

Clyde Nickels Rickey and Dennis Ruby Wofford Robert Dale Poole Ada

Sunday School Attendance at Rockey Point Missionary Baptist

Mrs. Fred Wof ford led worship and joined the Sunday service at Rockey Point Missionary Baptist Church. The attendance totaled 66 as Raymond Brady delivered the sermon.

Fred Wofford Rockey Point Missionary Baptist Church Raymond Brady

Walkers Return Home After Weeks Visit in Georgia

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Walker returned home Friday after visiting several weeks with her brothers Walter and David Brooks and their families and with sister Mrs. Georgie Woolley. The Walkers reside in Tolison Arizona.

Jimmy Walker Walter David Brooks Georgie Woolley Walkers Tolison Ariz

Treas Family Visit Highlighted Weekend in Ahloso

J. C. Treas of Ahloso visited Sunday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Treas, sharing time with relatives and neighbors during a family gathering at their home.

J. C. Treas, Ahloso Jake Treas

Easter Egg Hunt At Clifford Home

Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader and Di ana and Donna Kay joined the Cliffords for Sunday dinner. Mrs Donald Brooks and children visited. Eggs were hidden for the Easter egg hunt with the Leader Brooks and Clifford children participating. Ronnie and Diane found the prize eggs.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay D. R. Clifford Donald Brooks Cliffords Clifford Mrs. Brooks Leader Brooks Debbie Donnie Ronnie Clifford Ronnie Diane

Oklahoma City Family Visits For Weekend Egg Hunt

Mr and Mrs Doyle McMeans of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Jess Wof ford. They hosted an egg hunt Saturday for the children at the Wof ords.

Doyle McMeans Oklahoma City Jess Wofford

Mrs Sonny Leader and children and Mrs D R Clifford a

Mrs Sonny Leader and her children join Mrs D R Clifford in a social gathering noted in community columns. The event highlights local family ties and neighborhood connections.

Children Visit Saturday Afternoon With Mr and Mrs Ben

Children visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ben for an unspecified local gathering. No further details are given about the event or its purpose.

Brooks and Treas Return Home for Weekend

R. D. Brooks and Jackie Treas were home from Tulsa where they work. Jackie attended Sunday school with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Treas.

R. D. Brooks Jackie Treas Tulsa Jackie Chester Treas

Sunday Dominoes Visit Among Local Residents

Audie Byran Happyland Aron Gray Allen Carl Hill Tupelo Carl Wofford D R Clifford and Dickie visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis. The men played dominoes.

Audie Byran Happyland Aron Gray Allen Carl Hill Tupelo Carl Wofford D. R. Clifford Dickie Lester Davis

Brooks Family Sunday Dinner Gathered in Ada

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted a Sunday dinner with Linda Diane and Dwayne in Ada joined by his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Mrs Walter Brooks

James Harden Family Visit Over Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs James Harden and Arlene Ada visited Sunday John Harden for a family gathering.

James Harden Arlene Ada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lucille Ganns WSS Weatherford Grocery Ren Hi Way AGA Ross Chevrolet Co Aller PAARL Old Conway School Jess Roan Mr. and Jack Kifer Bill Brett Houston, Tex Ray Killian Lois Clifford Ty and Dignity Criswell Funeral Home Janice Skip Magnetos Lester L. Luton First National Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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