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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1963

Page

6

Local Visits Reported in Stratford Community

GAAR CORNER V. Townsend visited Claude Horsley and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Melton and Cheryl visited Mrs. Sybel Reed Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Karl visited Mrs. Inez Pennington Tuesday.

V. E. Townsend Stratford Claude Horsley Dale Melton Chery

Local Visits Span Several Households Across town

Mrs Verna McCurdy Mrs Christine Martin Mrs Susie Martin and Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Bessie Bradley last Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Broyles Vaness visited Mr and Mrs Frank James Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Mrs Joan Ballard Mark Keith and Olen James shopped in Oklahoma City Friday and visited the Harvey Mitchells. Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Helen Winn and children Wednesday.

Verna McCurdy Christine Martin Susie Martin Mildred Melton Bessie Bradley Ed Varnadore Joan Ballard Mark and Keith Olen James Oklahoma City Harvey Mitchell Claude Horsley Helen Winn

Mrs Bessie Bradley Visits With Fletcher and Wanda Snipes

Mrs Bessie Bradley met with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes last Thursday in a social visit.

Bessie Bradley Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Family Visitation Tidings Across Oklahoma and California

Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and children James and Olen and Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Mrs Gordon Tyler, Jerry and Jimmy visited Porterville California friends while Mrs W W Miller and Mrs Larry Bays with children traveled to Ada to see Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda. Mrs Mildred Melton and Cher yl visited Mrs Helen Winn last.

Gordon Tyler Jerry Jimmy Porterville Calif W. W. Miller Larry Bays Ada Orlan Dees Linda

Whitakers Visit Snipes and Friends Saturday

Mr and Mrs Charlie Whitaker visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Saturday. W E Townsend visited Claude Horsley Friday.

Mrs Charlie Whitaker Fletcher Wanda Snipes

visits and social rounds in Oklahoma towns

Mrs Vera Rambo Sherry and Johnnie Byars visited Frank James and Olen Saturday night Claude Horsley visited Charlie Horsley in Shawnee and attended Wencell Winn funeral in Stratford Friday Neville Pennington Harrell and Karl bowled in Pauls Valley Monday night Dale Melton Cheryl visited Paul Cameron Claudie in Lindsay Frank James visited Dale Jones Lucy Whittington and Leona Neely in Ada Friday Billie Alford visited J C Martin Monday afternoon Leo Deibel of Stratford visited Claude Horsley Wednesday afternoon

Vera Rambo Sherry Johnnie Byars Frank James Olen Claude Horsley Charlie Horsley Shawnee Mildred Melton Cheryl Wencell Winn Stratford Neville Pennington Harrell Karl Pauls Valley Dale Melton Paul Cameron Claudie Lindsay Dale Jones Lucy Whittington Leona Neely Ada Leo Deibel Alvis McDaniels

Pennington Family Visits Distant Relatives in Oklahoma

Karl Pennington visited his grandmother Mrs Inez Pennington on Friday while his mother Clariece Pennington visited her mother Mrs C C Stinnett in a Pauls Valley hospital. Mrs Sybel Reed and Cheryl attended appointments in Oklahoma City.

Karl Pennington Inez Pennington Clariece Pennington C. C. Stinnett Pauls Valley Hospital

Stratford Residents Social Visits Noted

Leo Deibel Stratford and Claude Horsley visited Dewey Beds Thursday afternoon. Cheryl Melton called on Mr and Mrs Lee Decker Tuesday. Mrs Newt Jervis and Hivan na Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Thursday night.

Leo Deibel Stratford Claude Horsley Dewey Beds Cheryl Melton Lee Decker Newt Jervis Hivanna Alva Pennington

Local visits mark social Friday and Monday evenings

Miss Rue Ann Wigley and Miss Dorothy Skaggs visited Miss Cheryl Melton Friday. Mrs. Daphna Cruce visited Mrs. Verna McCurdy Friday. Miss Martha Mote Ada visited in the afternoon. Miss Leona Sinclair visited Mrs. Martin Monday evening.

Rue Ann Wigley Dorothy Skaggs Cheryl Melton Martha Mote Ada Leona Sinclair

Ada visit records and hospital treatment noted

Mrs Della James and Olen and Mrs Ethel Varnadore were in Ada Monday while Mrs James saw her doctor. They visited Mr and Mrs Pat McClure. Leroy McDaniel was taken to Valley View Hospital for emergency treatment Wednesday night and dismissed after treatment.

Della James Olen Ethel Varnadore Ada Mrs. James Pat McClure Leroy McDaniel Valley View Hospital

Mrs Della Maddox and guests visit Mrs Francis Taylor

Mrs Della Maddox with Wes and Jeannie and Mrs Alma Maddox paid a social call on Mrs Francis Taylor, visiting at her home.

Della Maddox Wes and Jeannie Alma Maddox Francis Taylor

Children Kept by Al Ma as Della and Francis Shop

In Ada on Monday Al Ma kept the children while Della and Francis went shopping.

Ada Alma Della Francis

Weekend Guest Visit of Miss Violet Nelson

Miss Violet Nelson of Tulsa spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson.

Violet Nelson Tulsa Mrs Charlie Nelson

McDaniels Hosts Weekend Guests from Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Dennis McDaniel Darla and David Oklahoma City were Thursday night and Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels Alvis La Wanna and Phnaughn. Darla stayed on until Saturday with the McDaniels.

Dennis McDaniel Darla David Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniels Alvis la Wanna Phnaughn the McDaniels

Ada and Neosho Socials Note Weekend Visits

Mrs Alma Maddox transacted business in Ada last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited in Rofs Thursday. Mr and Mrs Joe Meek with others were weekend guests of Hively and Bowerman families in Neosho Missouri. Miss Mary James visited Miss Jennifer Enloe in Ada Sunday afternoon.

Alma Maddox Ada Mrs Marvin McCurdy Rofs Joe Meek B. H. Bowerman Phyliss R. T. Hively Wayne Bowerman Neosho Mary James Jennifer Enloe

Stratford guests share Sunday dinner at Henry Little home

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Standridge and Mrs. Virgie Phillips of Stratford visited Sunday for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.

Lester Standridge Virgie Phillips Stratford Henry Little

McDaniels Kin Spend Weekend Across Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and family members carried Darla McDaniels to her Oklahoma City home on Saturday and stayed at the Dennis McDaniel residence. They visited Springlake and sought Delbert McDaniels. Orchard Phillips of Yukon joined them and the group later visited in Yukon.

Leroy McDaniels la Wanna Phnaughn Darla McDaniels Oklahoma City Dennis McDaniel Springlake Delbert McDaniels Arden Phillips Yukon McDaniel la Vanna

Claude Horsley Visits Troy Henry in Stratford

Claude Horsley visited Troy Henry in Stratford Friday afternoon.

Claude Horsley Troy Henry Stratford

Mrs Verna McCurdy Ill With Cold

Mrs Verna McCurdy is reported ill with a cold and is expected to recover. Friends and relatives send wishes for a speedy return to health.

Verna McCurdy

Ada Residents Host Visitors and Start Summer Plans

I received a letter Friday from Mrs. Cressie McKinney, former resident, promising a visit when vacation time allows. Karl and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington were Ada business visitors Saturday.

Clariece Pennington Karl Mrs Alva Pennington Ada

Ada Bowling Night Sees McDaniels Pennington Melton Trio

Ada hosts a bowling night featuring Alvis McDaniels and the Pennington couple along with Harrell and the Meltons. The group bowled together Tuesday evening.

Local visits and gatherings noted in Ada region

YL visited Mrs. Sybel Reed and Mrs. Naomi Tiner Friday. A family get together and supper was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniels last Wednesday. A large group was present. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin transacted business in Ada last Tuesday.

Leroy McDaniels J. C. Martin Ada

Mrs Mildred Melton and Alma Maddox Visit Stratford Figures

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford Friday. Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore Wednesday.

Mildred Melton Mrs Lee Decker Stratford

Local Visitors Reported in Ada and Pauls Valley

Claude Horsley visited Mr. Mc Clure in Asher on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and Mrs Clariece Pennington visited Mrs C C Stinnett in a Pauls Valley hospital Friday.

Claude Horsley Mr. McClure Asher Amos Roberts Ada Clariece Pennington C. C. Stinnett Pauls Valley Hospital

Mrs. Ethel Varnadore Visits Keith in Stratford

Mrs. Ethel Varnadore visited Keith in Stratford Saturday.

Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Lindsay Valley View

Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins of Lindsay were Sunday guests of Fletcher and Wanda Snipes. Mr and Mrs Henry Little visited her mother Mrs M M Standridge in Valley View Hospital on Saturday.

Jerry Robbins Lindsay Fletcher Wanda Snipes Henry Little M. M. Standridge Valley View Hospital

Alma Maddox Saturday Visit Noted in Local Social

Mrs Alma Maddox Saturday visit is reported. George Anne Gray, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Gray of Stratford, spent Friday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs J C James and her aunt Miss Mary James. Mrs Frank James and Olen Friday night.

George Anne Gray Roy Gray Stratford J.C. James Mary James

Ada Women Visit Friends On Saturday Social

Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Amanda Berger and Mrs Lillie Shook in Ada Saturday. Mrs Lucy Whittington Mrs Leona Neely Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy all of Ada and Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday afternoon.

Alma Maddox Amanda Berger Lillie Ada Lucy Whittington Leona Neely Lottie McClure Patsy Ethel Varnadore Frank James Olen

Ada Saturday Night With McNair Vian and Lana

Linda spent the night and Sunday with Vian and Lana after a Saturday evening in Ada featuring McNair.

McNair Vian Lana Ada Linda

Penningtons Visit Oklahoma City Group Sunday

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda and Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington visited Asa Harrell Stanley Konspiski Debbie and Raymond Holland in Oklahoma City Sunday.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Roy Ada Alva Pennington Asa Harrell Stanley Konspiski Debbie Raymond Holland Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Attend Vanoss Church Services

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy attended church services in Vanoss Sunday, joining fellow parishioners for worship. The outing marked a routine weekend activity for the couple.

Marvin McCurdy Vanoss

Martins Visit Ward Family in Ada Sunday

Mr and Mrs J C Martins visited Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ronnie in Ada Sunday after.

J. C. Martin George Ward Ronnie Ada

Mrs Neema Bradley Home From Valley View Hospital

Mrs Neema Bradley was brought home from Valley View Hospital Saturday after several weeks of hospitalization.

Neema Bradley Valley View Hospital Saturda

Dees Visit Suttons at Oil Center Sunday

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton in Oil Center on Sunday in a brief social call.

Orlan Dees Mrs A. O. Sutton Oil Center

Local Woman Improves After Hospital Visit

Mrs. Standridge of Valley View Hospital visits her mother Mrs. M. M. Standridge. The patient reports feeling much better after the Monday stay.

Alvis McDaniel and Orlan Dees Attend Oklahoma City Car Races

Alvis McDaniel and Orlan Dees went to the car races in Oklahoma City Friday night.

Alvis McDaniel Orlan Dees Oklahoma City

Porterville Visit Highlights Local Social Ties

Mr and Mrs Gordon Tyler with sons Jimmy and Jerry spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and children then departed for their California home on Thursday Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford Sunday morning.

Gordon Tyler Jimmy and Jerry Porterville Calif Leroy McDaniels California Cheryl Melton Maude Horsley Stratford

Visiting kin in Pauls Valley and Ahloso

Miss Sue Woods of Stratford and Harrell Pennington visited his grandmother Mrs. C C Stinnett and her grandmother Mrs Howell in Pauls Valley Hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs Daphna Cruce of Hope and Charia visited Mrs Verna McCurdy Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and Oma Janelle of Ahloso visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Friday.

Sue Woods Stratford Harrell Pennington C. C. Stinnett Mrs. Howell The Pauls Valley Hospital Daphna Cruce Hope and Charia Verna McCurdy

Fletcher Snipes and Jerry Rob byns Visit Ed Varnadore

Fletcher Snipes and Jerry Rob byns visited Ed Varnadore Sunday afternoon, according to local notices. The brief item records a casual social call without further details.

Fletcher Snipes Jerry Robbyns Ed Varnadore

Maddox Family Guests At J C Maddox Home

Mrs Linda Maddox and children Ada and others visited Mr and Mrs J C Maddox for a Sunday gathering. Also guests included Mr and Mrs Gene Maddox and children and Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox with Wes and Jean nie.

Linda Maddox Ada Gene Maddox Joe Maddox Wes Jeannie J. C. Maddox

Local Families Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips Saturday afternoon. Mrs Vonda Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and daughters Friday night. Mark and Keith Ballard Stratford spent Saturday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore.

Mr. An Marvin McCurdy Tom Phillips Vonda Dees Linda Mrs Leroy McDaniels Mark and Keith Ballard Stratford Ed Varnadore

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin Visit Kin Saturday

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin of Sharon along with Mike and Oma Janelle of Ahloso visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Saturday afternoon.

Kenneth Martin Sharon Mike Oma Janelle Ahloso J.C. Martin

Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Ada Contact With Mrs. Stafford

Miss Cheryl Melton visited Ada resident Mrs. Nellie Mae Stafford in Ada in a local social call described in brief notes from the community.

Cheryl Melton Nellie Mae Stafford Ada

Earl Marcum and Jimmy Visit Claude Horsley

Earl Marcum and Jimmy of Stratford visited Claude Horsley Saturday morning while yl and Claude Horsley visited Friday afternoon.

Center Friends Attend Weekend Church Events

Dorotha Tucker Janice Franks and Renna Williamson spent Friday night with Sondra Garrett. Renna also stayed Saturday night with Sondra. They attended Sunday school and church at Oi Center together.

Rae Garrett Dorotha Tucker Janice Franks Renna Williamson Sondra Garrett Renna Sondra Oi! Center

Janice Franks Dorotha Tucker Spend Sunday Afternoon with Sondra Garrett

Janice Franks and Dorotha Tucker spent Sunday afternoon with Sondra Garrett until church time, as reported by local records.

Janice Franks Dorotha Tucker Sondra Garrett

Community News From Ada Area Social Roundup

Thelma and Floy Garrett plus Rae Garrett shopped in Ada on Thursday. Neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who moved into the former Johnson residence, were greeted. The Price family and Rae Garrett spent Sunday with Everet EsCue and family. EsCue is ill but improving. Roberta Summers and baby visited Ardmore relatives. Clinton Dame hosts. John Chaker and Brock Saylors visited Effie Dollahan as singing convention at Center church neared. Allie Denham of Ada part of the scene.

Thelma Jean Garrett Floy Burk Rae Garrett Ada Thelma Garrett Mrs. Smith Johnsons Vance Price Rickey Everet Escue Roger Linda Roberta Summers Baby Linda Escue Clinton Ardmore John Chaker Brock Saylors of Lindsay Effie Dollahan the Center Church

Epigrias and Local Quips from Uncle Leys

A collage of short wry sayings by Uncle Leys and local bits. Zed Peters and Ted Bolton appear in teasing lines about marriage money and bachelor life. REV. CHARLEY GRANT is noted as released by P-Smith Service 44-63.

Charley Grant P-Smith Service

Ada Visitors Help Mother Over Weekend

Pontotoc and Carl Denham of Ada visited their mother Mrs. Leela Denham Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Denham went home with Mr. and Mrs. Allie Denham to spend next week. Andy Cox of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed. Andy is a former neighbor.

Andy Cox Ada Bill Reed Andy

Reed family visits Moore to see Grove kin

Mr and Mrs Bill Reed took Grandma Grove to Moore Sunday to visit her son Leroy Grove and family. Grandma plans to stay a week. Mrs Betty Magar and Susan joined the trip for the day’s visit. We are glad Grandma and Bet.

Bill Reed Grandma Grove Moore Leroy Grove Grandma Betty Magar Susan Bet

Betty Hospitalized After Early Year Car Accident

Betty remains hospitalized following injuries from a car crash earlier this year, with status updates not disclosed.

Sunday Visits and Singing at Center Church

Ray Magar and Jackey attended church at Gaar Corner on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bob Gray with Rus sel and Rickey visited Sunday afternoon with his parents. They joined a singing convention at Center church. Larry Gray visited Saturday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visited their daughter in Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon. She had a health issue.

Bob Gray Russel and Rickey Oren Gray Center Church Larry Gray Pearl Gray Valley View Hospital

Medical Update on Friday Morning Surgery

A brief health note reports the patient underwent surgery Friday morning and is recovering as well as expected. Family expresses hope for a swift recovery and wellbeing.

Weekend Visit Highlights Wallace Family

Mr and Mrs Wallace of Cordell spent the weekend with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs D P Wallace. Mrs Hazel Price and Mrs Florence Henson shopped in Ada Tuesday afternoon. Price visited Henson who has been sick with a cold and is much better. Hope she is well soon.

Mrs. Wallace of Cordell D. P. Wallace Hazel Price Florence Henson Ada

West Germany Size Compared To Oregon in Want Ads

The notice notes a comparison of West Germany's area to Oregon in the News Want-Ads, indicating regional size discussion and classified reference.

West Germany Oregon

Sunday Night Visits Connect Local Families

Mrs. Ann McNair with Lana and Vian Ada and Henry Dees plus Mae McDaniels and La Wanna visited Mr. Orlan Dees and Linda. Also Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Karl joined Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington for Sunday night supper along with Ada and ton and children.

Ann McNair Lana and Vian Ada Henry Dees Mae McDaniels la Wanna Orlan Dees Linda Coleman Pennington Neville Pennington Karl Alva Pennington

Stratford couple guests of local hosts on weekend

Mr and Mrs L E Ballard of Stratford visited Saturday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore, sharing a casual social afternoon in town.

L. E. Ballard Stratford Ed Varnadore

Illness and Visits Reach Sulphur Community

J. C. James is ill with the flu. Mrs. Sybel Reed and Mrs. Mildred Melton visited Mrs. W. C. Reed in Sulphur on Monday after nothing further.

Sybel Reed Mildred Melton W. C. Reed

Social notes from Ada and local visits

Mrs Nadine James visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore Sunday. Anita Owen was in Ada Monday. Mrs Alma Maddox is ill with the flu and came to Ada to see her doctor Thursday.

Alma Maddox Ada

Ada Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Miss Linda Tate visited Ada Sunday. Claude Horsley called on Mrs. Helen Winn and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Sunday morning. Mrs. Jan Nall visited Mrs. Christine Martin Friday morning. Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill.

Claude Horsley Helen Winn Frank Dryden Jan Nall Christine Martin

Social Visit Notes From Franklin County

Mrs. Tom Glass visited Mrs. Mildred Melton and Cheryl Saturday morning. Dy visited Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bradley Sunday afternoon.

Tom Glass Mildred Melton Cheryl

Ada couple visits Varna dore Sunday afternoon

Mr and Mrs Don Crisp of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varna dore on Sunday afternoon.

Don Crisp Ada Ed Varnadore

Sister in Stratford Breaks Leg in Friday Fall

Mrs. Verna McCurdy learned her sister Mrs. Houston Ansell of Stratford fell Friday morning and broke her leg.

Verna McCurdy Houston Ansell Stratford

Crossword Across and Down Clue Grid Snippet

Puzzle clues mixed with partial grid text list sofa across and down entries. Names like Lars Soares and Stary appear among definitions such as Paradise pigmented items. A stray price and scattered fragmentary letters hint at a large 53 54 section and missing final entries.

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