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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1963

Page

8

Around The County Tidings From Ada And Nearby

Around The County notes visiting and travels among Ada residents. Mrs Hi saw and Donna with Combes Weeks visited Sulphur and Ada on business then surprised Mrs Henderson. Easter guests included the Goynes Putnams and Peavys with fishing at Lake Texoma. Mrs Gayne, a long time stamp collector, had a bank exhibition. she won a display in 1962.

Hoover Scott Walter Goynes Mrs. Goynes Gayne Oklahoma State Bank

Local social notes on visits and departures

Larry Hisaw visited with Sam my Gasaway Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hisaw were in Chattanooga on business last Tuesday. Mrs. England Davis hosted a surprise going away party Thursday night for Lloyd Delozier who was leaving for Louisiana.

Mrs Bob Hisaw Chattanooga England Davis Lloyd Delozier Louisiana

Weekend visit with Oklahoma City couple and Miller family

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thomas of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller and James, visiting over the weekend.

Mike Thomas Oklahoma City Herman Miller James

Graham Family Weekend Guests Mention Ada Honoraries

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graham and daughter with Ben ny Jewel and Max Ward of Oklahoma City visited weekend hosts Mr. and Mrs. John Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Graham. Sunday guests at Buddy and Linda Campbell included Larry Nickerson Doyle Jones Johnnie Brassfield Miss Melinda Kay Green and Miss Delta Ann Campbell, all of Ada.

Roy Graham Benny Jewel Max Ward Oklahoma City John Graham Willie Graham Buddy Linda Campbell Larry Nickerson Doyle Jones Johnnie Brassfield Melinda Kay Green Delta Ann Campbell Ada R. J. Etchieson York Bill York Melissa Enid Peyton York W. J. Doiker Mary Alice Tom Ivy Roff

Egypt community reports another successful chick raiser

Mrs Della Graham and Velma Graham tended graves at Egypt Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Roy Graham and John Graham fished near Vaness with no luck. John Graham raises 31 chicks and has lost none, marking another successful chick raiser for the community.

Della Graham Velma Graham Egypt Cemetery Velma Roy Graham John Graham Vaness Egypt

Family Returns to Tulsa as Bud Blankenship Recovers

Mrs. Carolyn Henderson reports her brother Bud Blankenship and family returned to their Tulsa home April 5 after 15 months away in Wyoming and Utah for work. Bud, in poor health, spent five days in a Tulsa hospital for ulcers, was released by weekend and went fishing. L. L. Blankenship, Carolyn Henderson, Dusty and others visited Bud and Olen Jackson's family over the weekend, meeting newcomer Jaquita Jane.

Carolyn Henderson Bud Blankenship Tulsa Wyoming Utah Bud Oklahoma L. L. Blankenship Dusty Olen Jackson Marty Jaquita Jane

Easter disappointment for Kennedy family in Seamore

Grandmother Kennedy ends Easter with a mild disappointment as her only son Wilford and his family from Seamore Texas stay home because Mrs. Kennedy had to be admitted to a hospital.

Kennedy Wilford Seamore, Tex

Mothers Defeat Union Hill Softball Team In Easter Fest

Mrs Olan Henderson Debbie and Olan Jr and Mrs Don Bowers and Derick Ada joined Mrs Ethelene Golden Gary Teresa Carol and Randy at Union Hill School for an Easter egg hunt dinner and ball game. The mothers finally defeated the Union Hill softball team this year after years of defeats.

Olan Henderson Debbie Olan Jr Don Bowers Derick Ada Ethelene Golden Gary Teresa Carol Randy Union Hill

Hendersons host Sunday dinner egg hunt and ball practice

Mr and Mrs Don Henderson entertained at home Sunday with a dinner egg hunt and ball practice. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lester Biggs Grandmother Ollie Hendrix Mr and Mrs Elwood Williams Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Wayne Biggs Mr and Mrs Foy Thornton Milton Cub Biggs Oleta Bryant Jerry Henderson and Mr and Mrs Olan Henderson.

Don Henderson Lester Biggs Ollie Hendrix Elwood Williams Oklahoma City Wayne Biggs Foy Thornton Milton “Cub” Biggs Oleta Bryant Jerry Henderson Olan Henderson

Golden Family Hosts Pre Easter Supper with Hendersons

Mr and Mrs Horace Golden and their children hosted a pre Easter supper Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson.

Horace Golden Paul Henderson

Browns Tending Colts in Pasture

The William C. Browns have two young colts scampering about in their pasture trying to keep up with their mothers.

William C. Browns

Mr and Mrs Graham Visit With Family on Monday

Mr and Mrs Willie Graham visited Monday afternoon with Willies father John Graham and Mrs Graham, sharing time with extended family at an unspecified location.

Willie Graham Willie John Graham Graham

Reverend Graves Visit in Oklahoma City Home

Reverend Graves visited Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Henderson in Oklahoma City for a social call.

Graves Oklahoma City Jerry Henderson

Ada Saturday Afternoon with Brockett and Au Ten

Ronnie Brockett and Melvin Au Ten spent Saturday afternoon in Ada, enjoying the town scene and local activities.

Ronnie Brockett Melvin Auten Ada

Reynalds Visit Ada Mrs Henderson Kin Ties

Mrs Mae Henderson of Ada hosted Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs Gerald Reynalds Sem inole. Mrs Reynalds is a niece of Mrs Henderson. The Reynalds were welcomed in a brief family call.

Mae Henderson Ada Gerald Reynalds Seminole Reynalds Henderson the Reynalds

Family reunion and visits span Ada and Tulsa communities

A weekend of family gathering and casual visits unfolds across Ada and Tulsa. The Whitson Adams Berryman Kite and Roper families share a reunion in Eas ter Sunday with extended relatives visiting in Roy Bivins’ home. Roy Bivins recovers from a jawbone infection while Mrs. Bivins handles laundry and a locked out mishap. Grandmother Augusta Bivins lives nearby in a trailer, and Donnie joined Enis and Wilburton kin during the weekend.

O. S. Whitson Sarah Adams Tulsa Edd Berryman Hollis Kite Roy Bivins Henry Whitson Bill Roper Ada

Ethelene Golden Visits Velma Henderson on Monday

Ethelene Golden stopped by Velma Henderson Monday evening before heading to Union Hill School to collect Gary Teresa and Carol plus Randy who stayed with his aunt Daisy Golden. Mr and Mrs Olan Henderson Debbie and Olan Jr had Sunday dinner with Paul Henderson.

Ethelene Golden Velma Henderson Union Hill School Gary Teresa Carol Randy Daisy Golden Olan Henderson Debbie Olan Jr Paul Henderson Don Henderson Chrystal James Don Paul Hendersons Carl Auten Ada Richard Auten Bartlesville

Mrs Beulah Scates Drops 35 Pounds After Illness

Mrs Beulah Scates suffered a cold and flu for two months before seeing a doctor who placed her on a diet. She has lost 35 pounds and reports feeling better.

Snyder Woman Returns From Oklahoma City Hospital Visit

Mrs. W. E. Snyder returned home Saturday after visits in St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City. She spent Friday through Wednesday there for tests and reports she is doing okay.

W. E. Snyder Oklahoma City St. Anthony’s Hospital

Mrs Walter Graper Heads to Monroe for Easter Visit

Mrs Walter Graper left Thursday for Monroe Indiana to spend Easter with her mother Mrs Mary Taylor.

Walter Graper Monroe Ind Mary Taylor

Weekend visitors at Simmons home list several guests

Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Simmons during the weekend were Mrs. Doile Simmons and Tracy, Mrs. Twilo Scott, Tulsa, Mrs. Janette Shawn, Vicki and Lynn, Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Fanning, Sheila, Sherry, Bobby and Billy, Ardmore, Mrs. Scott's daughter, Donna, and a friend from Skiatook.

Bill Simmons Doile Simmons Tracy Twilo Scott Tulsa Janette Shawn Vicki Lynn Duncan Johnny Fanning Sheila Sherry Bobby Billy

Mrs Junior Ward and Raymond Through Easter

Mrs Junior Ward and Raymond through Easter were their daughter Mrs Jerry Moore and family Oklahoma City.

Junior Ward Raymond Easter Jerry Moore Oklahoma City

Glover Family Visitors Spend Weekend At Parental Home

Mr and Mrs Floyd Glover visited with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Glover over Saturday and Sunday. Walter Floyd Jerry Don and Cindy Duncan were among the visitors.

Floyd Glover Walter Floyd Jerry Don Cindy Duncan J. H. Glover

Davis Family Weekend Visit Spans Oklahoma City Area

Mr and Mrs Tommy Davis and Mark of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting his parents Charley Davis and her parents T G Cook and other relatives in the area.

Tommy Davis Mark Oklahoma City Charley Davis T. G. Cook

Easter Services Attendances in Spaulding

Mrs. Midge Sexton and family plus June Cook and Robert Pharr attended Easter services in Spaulding and spent the day with Mr and Mrs John Sexton in Spaulding.

Midge Sexton Ronnie Loretta Patricia Jim June Cook Robert Pharr Spaulding John Sexton

Mrs Patton and kin visit Oil Center family

Mrs Patton Frank Jr and Lisa visited Saturday with her sister Mrs Audrey Pierce and children at Oil Center to spend time together and catch up with relatives.

Mary Patton Frank Jr Lisa Audrey Pierce Oil Center

Weekend gathering includes Doolittle family kin

Mrs. I. R. Doolittle hosted relatives during the weekend with daughters Mrs. C. E. Brownlee from Hennessey and Mrs. Del Clarkson from Tulsa, along with their families.

I. R. Doolittle C. E. Brownlee Hennessey del Clarkson Tulsa

Continentals to entertain at Wilburton Lions Club event

The McLish High School band The Continentals performed at the Francis Alumni Banquet Saturday night. Leader Mike Enis directs the group which will entertain the Wilburton Lions Club on April 30.

McLish Continentals Francis Mike Enis Wilburton Lions Club

Pam and Ken Howry Recover From Tonsillitis Illness

Pam and Ken Howry were ill with tonsillitis this week but are feeling much better now.

Pam Ken Howry

Alexander Family Hosts Sunday Visit

Visiting Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs L B Alexander were their daughter Mrs M J O'Brien and family of Dallas along with Mr and Mrs Joe Parker and children of Ada.

Miss Billie Auten Visits Ada Parents This Weekend

Miss Billie Auten from Ada spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Auten, enjoying family time together.

Billie Auten Ada Mrs Bill Auten

Mrs Boydstun and Summers Family Gather in Holdenville

Mrs E T Boydstun Sunday was Mrs Boydstun's sister Mrs Ed ward Summers and family Holdenville.

E. T. Boydstun Mrs. Boydstun Edward Summers Holdenville

Barrick Family Hosts Relatives for Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Don Barrick welcomed Mrs Barricks sister Mrs Evelyn Hawkins and children Dallas Ada and Mr and Mrs J D Johnson Ada and Mr and Mrs Fred Taylor and Dana Ada as guests Sunday David Hawkins joined church services with Mrs Barrick Sunday morning.

Don Barrick Barrick Evelyn Hawkins Dallas J. D. Johnson Ada Fred Taylor Dana David Hawkins

Easter Week Family Visits Span Four States

Mrs W M Barrick spent Easter week with daughter Mrs Jack Gosler in Henryetta Texas and returned home Sunday with her. She will travel by bus to Sweetwater Texas to visit her mother Mrs Rebecca Hargroves then visit sister Mrs Zinna Burleson in El Paso. From there she plans to visit friend Mrs Carl Stovall in Clovis New Mexico.

W. M. Barrick Jack Gosler Carl Stovall

Surprise Texas visit from Hall family members

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Garrett hosted a weekend visit from Mrs. Garretts great-uncle P. H. Hall of Little Kansas with his nephew Willie Hall and family. P. H. Hall is a brother to A. A. Hall who lives with the Garretts. Willie is A. A.s son.

W. E. Garrett Mrs. Garrett P. H. Hall Little Kansas Willie Hall A. A. Hall Garretts Willie A. A

Blevins Family Visits Spanning Oklahoma City Hospital Plans

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blevins and Linda visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Blevins. The Blevinses head to Oklahoma City Monday for tests at St. Anthony Hospital where Bob will be a patient for a few days. Linda stays with her grandparents.

Bob Blevins Linda Terry C. C. Blevins Oklahoma City Mr. Blevins St. Anthony Hospital Mrs C.C. Blevins

Miss Shirley Davis Visits Pam Howry While Ill

Miss Shirley Davis visited Pam Howry on Tuesday morning as Pam remained ill. The encounter notes no further events and emphasizes Pam's illness.

Shirley Davis Pam Howry Pam

Easter Pageant Highlighted by Lackey Family Ties

Mrs. L B Lackey accompanied by daughter Miss Janelle Lackey who teaches in the Hominy school system during Easter events. The piece notes their family connection and local schooling links.

Howry Family Visit To Canton Parents

Rev. and Mrs. Joe Howry with Coy and Keith visited Mrs. Howry's parents Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McNeill in Canton. Rev. Howry returned Thursday while Mrs. Howry and the boys stayed a few more days and planned to return home Saturday.

Joe Howry Coy Keith Canton Howry S. E. McNeill

Mitchells and kin visit Biloxi and Mobile

Nr and Mrs Edd Mitchell with Marvin and Guy traveled to Biloxi Mississippi to see their son Airman 3 C Sanders Mitchell at Keesler Air Force Base. The trip included Mobile Alabama and New Orleans with a Sunday return home, accompanied by Mrs.

Family gathers for Duncan-Caldwell extended visit

Mitchell's sister Mrs Jessie Keel of Madill joins Mrs Lewis and family in Connerville. James Duncan hosts with Dan Duncan Loyd A Duncan Ervin Duncan and relatives from Oklahoma City Ada and family present. Bobby Williams family also attends.

Mitchell Jessie Keel Madill Dub Lewis Sandra Jerry Glenn Lewis James Duncan Connerville

Dover Visit By Rue and Howry Party Noted

Mr and Mrs R Q Rue visited in Dover Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Howry, Steve and Nita. Nita was in hospital but went home Monday and is improving nicely.

R. Q. Rue Dover George Howry Steve Nita

Easter Brings Family Gatherings Amid Blooming Spring

Easter was celebrated with families attending church and enjoying ideal weather. Flowers bloomed including lilac and iris while some children faced illness or injuries. Jac kie Queen, daughter of Rev. Jerry Queen, was ill with mumps. Mark Bardin lay in Valley View Hospital after a leg injury from a power mower wire penetrating the bone, requiring surgery.

The Baptist Church Jerry Queen Jackie Mark Bardin Roy Bardin Valley View Hospital Mark

Hospitalization and hospital visit chain reported

Mrs. Marjorie Soutee remains hospitalized at Valley View. Mrs. Ralph Burleson with Mrs. Raymond Laseman drove Mrs. C. B. Smith to Ardmore on Friday to visit Mrs. J. B. Hager for a few days. Mrs. Smith had been a house guest of Mrs. Laseman for two weeks.

Marjorie Soutee Valley View Ralph Burleson Raymond Laseman C. B. Smith Ardmore J. B. Hager Mrs. Smith Laseman

Easter Holiday Visits From Pueblo to Denton and beyond

Mr and Mrs Muriel Gilliam of Pueblo Colorado spent Easter holidays with his and her families including Beaucham Bunyard and Ben Gilliam. Dewane Stewart of Arkansas City Kansas and his wife visited Earl and family. Ethel Reed enjoyed time with all her children as Bob Owens Clinton Barbee Petticrew and Howard Goodknight families joined. Reed later traveled home with Owens group.

Muriel Gilliam Pueblo, Colo Beaucham Bunyard Ben Gilliam Ethel Reed Bob Owens Fayetteville Clinton Barbee Dallas Ralph Petticrew Moe Mike Denton Tex Howard Goodknight Fredrick

Mrs. Nora Etchieson Visits Ada Guests

Mrs. Nora Etchieson hosted holiday guests Mrs. Fay Blevins of Tulsa and Mrs. Rhoda Pickens of Odessa Texas. They visited friends and relatives in Ada during their stay.

Nora Etchieson Fay Blevins Tulsa Rhoda Pickens Odessa Tex Ada

Simpson Hosts Norman Deemer Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Collie Simpson entertained over the weekend guests Mr and Mrs Norman Deemer Steven and Laurie Deemer from Oklahoma City.

Local visitations bring wide family weekend in Oklahoma

Borger residents Mr. and Mrs. Haskel Harrison visited parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brookshire and Mr. Arthur Braggs while extended family gathered across Oklahoma City Stillwater and Bartlesville. Several guests included Maurice Johnson and Leon Condren in Oklahoma, plus the Proctor and Barker families in St. Louis Oklahoma City and Coalgate. The 4 H club led by Beatrice Herron plans finals in Stillwater, Beach Girls win blue awards with a large list of participants.

Haskel Harrison Borger, Tex Earl Brookshire Arthur Braggs Beatrice Herron Herd Stillwater Ross Martha Herron Shirley Howell Carol Howell Judy Williams Flora Teel Phyllis King Carol Dearman Dixie Po

Easter Visit Notes From Ada and Morrison Homes

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ed Etchieson Ada and another son Jerry Goree visited his parents Mr and Mrs Morrison over the Easter holidays in a quiet family gathering.

Ed Etchieson Ada Jerry Goree Morrison

Local visits highlight Abilene family ties

Lewis Morgan of Abilene visited his mother Mrs Mabel Morgan on Monday of last week. Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson visited Mr and Mrs Gene Burleson in Caddo on Sunday. Gene Burleson has returned home after a 15 month stay at the veterans hospital in McKinney Texas.

Lewis Morgan Abiline Mabel Morgan Ralph Burleson Gene Burleson Caddo Gene Ralph Veterans Hospital McKinney Tex

Home Demonstration Club Plans Cafe Curtains Purchase

Mrs Harold Davis and others met at the clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon to clean yards beds and one room inside. They decided to buy material and sew cafe curtains for the windows. The club shares clubhouse upkeep with the Roff Supper Club.

Harold Davis Margarete McDaniel Lowell Laseman Kate Sherrell Raymond Laseman Davis Home Demonstration Club Roff Supper Club

Officer Shoots Youth on Ada Store Roof

Ada police shot 16 year old Bruce Click in the left leg after he and 14 year old John Baker were found on the roof of TG and Y building on West Main. Baker said they went to the roof for radio reception and did not intend harm. Click was in fair condition at Valley View. County Attorney Mayhue planned trespass charges for both youths and resisting arrest for Click.

West Main Bruce Click N. C. Kelso West Fifteenth Click John David Baker Marlin Baker West Fourteenth Tg&y Bill Cummings Firestone Tg&y and Stephens Fashions For Women Jake Davis Davis Baker Bruce Valley View Homer Gosnell Francis Mayhue Gosnell

Mrs Jewel Phillips Completes Home Remodel Near Town

Mrs. C. B. Smith, Mrs. Iva Burleson and Mrs. Raymond Lase man visited Jewel Phillips north of town. Jewel and Carlos have almost finished remodeling their home. They have installed new kitchen cabinets and changed the location of their kitchen.

C. B. Smith Iva Burleson Raymond Laseman Jewel Phillips Jewel Carlos

Seven Cases Filed in County Courts Wednesday

County Courts heard seven cases on Wednesday. In District Court charged were Piez Riley for bogus checks, John F. Jones for larceny of an automobile, Jerry Curtain for child abandonment, and W. A. Jones Jr for receiving stolen property. County Court cases included S. G. Biggs for bogus checks, Joan Wayne Putman on appeal from city reckless driving, and W. R. Hutto for operating with a revoked license.

Piez Riley John F. Jones Jerry Curtain W. A. Jones Jr S. G. Biggs Joan Wayne Putman W. R. Hutto

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