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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1965
Page
8
The Ada weekly page lists numerous social visits across Ada Wynnewood and surrounding towns. The Ada Racing Association held its fourth stock car race with eight events and multiple drivers including Jimmy Fleming earning top places.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Karr attended a Southwest Church of Christ revival with Mack Lyon preaching each evening. Clarence plowed on the F O Jones farm Monday. Mrs J H Bond gave a piano recital at Trinity Baptist with Myra Nell Garrett and 25 others. Audie Teel and Reba visited Frank Roddy in Ada and Winter Smith Park. Roddy improves in the shop and water department shop at 7th and Stockton.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Miss Delphia Jones spent Monday visiting Mr and Mrs Tom Roddy and Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks in Nicoma Park. The Hicks then visited the Jones household Saturday night with Wayne and Delphia Jones present.
Residents from Union Hill and nearby communities plan to bring dogs and cats to Ada for a rabies clinic Friday April 30 from 1 30 to 5 p m.
Mr and Mrs Connie Bacon and Rick of Arlington Texas hosted dinner with Mrs Larry Cunningham and Mark of Ada Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Howard Cunningham and Debbie also of Ada sharing a meal at their home.
Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling dined with Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and family on Wednesday. Guests last week included Groover Keeling Frank Williams Galey Rufus Jones and Bruce. The Coplens and Debra Charlene Basil Dean and Kevin Dee later visited Lonnie East of Oakman for a fishing outing. Other visitors to Elmer Cochran and Helen included George Cochran Rebee Dewayne Coffee Latta J B Jones F O Jones Daisy Binion Patti and Jimmy Cummings. Lena Cochran has spent the past week driving a tractor and helping clear timber.
Mr and Mrs J B Jones visited Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes and Mrs Becky Jones in Ada during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones spent the past week painting both inside and out and tidying the yard. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones visited the Jones family and Dexter Pruitt and family in Ada on Monday.
Mr and Mrs George Cochran Rebee Mrs Lavona Jones Mrs Juanita Rowe Center and Mrs Lane Pickett visited Rev and Mrs Don Newby and family recently.
Lois Lavern Horton and Tina Fraley attended the Junior and Senior Banquet at Vanessa Friday night. Mrs Lillie Karr, Mr and Mrs Shelton Curtis, Patsy and Billy visited Mr and Mrs E L Horton Saturday and Sunday.
The article lists multiple visitors and domestic travel across Byars and Ada including Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Van Schuyver Rose Jackson and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. K M Wall Mrs Hei mer Rev Scott Jones and Frank Harbor, with Mrs Van Schuyver visiting her mother and sister in Ada. Raymon Jackson Fr Bliss arrived and the Van Schuyver family hosted several guests including Amber Claude Fox Lela Wall Milburn State and Raymon Jacksons family.
Mrs. Wendel Stewart and her daughters Beth and Kathy visited Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart. They then visited Mrs. Clint Stewart, Mrs. Johnna Stewart, Beth and Kathy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nelson.
Linda Neff visited Mrs. Marvin Briggs for lunch Thursday and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Briggs with boys visited Sunday afternoon. Roy Briggs and his wife visited his parents and Rebee Rowe stopped by Friday evening to see Howard Briggs. They all attended the Miss Ada Pageant.
Charles Murphy of Ada mowed Lorene McIlroy’s lawn on Tuesday. McIlroy visited Ada with D. F. Jones and later with Gela Cox and boys. Jim Ragland of Oklahoma City brought his grandparents to Lloyd McIlroys for dinner. The Townsleys return from a month in Turlock California.
Mr and Mrs N S Vand egriff hosted Norman Vandegriff Saturday night. Debbie and Steve Wilson spent the evening with the Vand egriffs.
Mr and Mrs T Bumpas spent all day Sunday with Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel. Mr and Mrs Kimmel spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Dude Fennel. Robert and Bob Hatcher visited Mr and Mrs Kimmel Wednesday evening. The Kimmels visited the Van Schuyvers Sunday night.
Mrs Young attended a 4-H meeting in Vaness on Tuesday and later spoke with Mrs Barnes in the afternoon. Mrs Simon Young and May Johnson went to an Avon meeting in Ada on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harvey Thompson visited the Simon Youngs Monday evening. The Youngs and their children attended church and spent the day with Mr and Mrs Norris Lillard.
Mr and Mrs Perry Cantwell of Kingston spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell. They also visited Mr and Mrs Cantwell at Van Schuyver on Tuesday night.
The Cantwells visited the Shelby Stanfields Friday evening. Saturday Roy Cantwell and his wife joined Perry Cantwell and his wife at their sister’s home with Bill Calton in Stratford for the day.
A group including Mrs Alma Stallworth Mrs Bill Canada Mrs Dad Rice Mrs James Lee George Robert Mrs Murray Wade Patty and Mrs Bob Hooser met at Mrs Don Buchannan home for a cozy afternoon of Canasta. Cookies and kool aid were served by the hostess.
The Allen high school team from grades five through eight defeated Francis with a dominant 19 to 0 victory last Wednesday afternoon.
Those going to Tulsa last Tuesday evening with Rev. and Mrs. Dalton Young to hear Rev. E. A. Dicus were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Wynn, Shirley Auten and Frieda Byers.
The community notes the death of Mr and Mrs Albert Lowery who have moved to Lawton where he is now employed.
Mr and Mrs Bob Houser visited with Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthews for a while Wednesday evening.
Birthdays this past week honored Glen Phillips Fay Smith Gaylen Marshall Alice Robinson and Kevin Jenkins. Anniversary wishes went to Mr and Mrs Earl West Mr and Mrs John Baird and Mr and Mrs Clelen Scroggins. Visitation at Valley View Rest Home included Mrs Harrold Chaffin Mrs Becky Chaddick and Mrs Mary Gotter with Carla Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Isom Harris celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 2 with a traditional open house inviting the public.
Visiting with Mr and Mrs Bob Steele last Sunday were Bob Steeles parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Steele from Beggs.
Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor hosted a social gathering on Saturday evening with Ernest Matthews in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wheeler called on her father F C during a brief social visit.
Jones comes back Sunday afternoon following a weeklong stay in Arkansas, ending travel with return to home base.
Rev. Dalton Young served as the guest speaker for the Mor ris Memorial Church retreat held last week at Falls Creek.
W B Eoff from Fayetteville Ark spent last Thursday as an overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Carl Wheeler.
Glen Byers attended with his two sisters and the Swindell and Hall families, all of Greenville Texas. Allen also joined the gathering as part of the extended family from the same city.
Mr and Mrs James Lee and George Robert spent Sunday afternoon in Konawa visiting Effie Millican and her sister Mrs Leonard Cheek Floyd Raymond Lee and Tina from Dallas ex
Helping Carol Ann Hooser celebrate her ninth birthday after school last Monday were Karen Harrison Lisa Harrison Terri Biggs Linda Biggs Brenda Steele Cheryl Ceryl Bambi Pete Hooser and Mrs Kat ie Harrison.
Mr and Mrs Murray Wade and their children hosted a family gathering Monday evening with Don Buchanan present. The event reflected a local social gathering in the community.
Surprise visitors to the Don Buchannan residence last Thursday morning were their mothers Mrs. Charles Suttles and Mrs. Byron Buchannan from Pierce City Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Junior Boyles spent the weekend in Bridgeport Texas visiting Mrs Boyles sister in law and her family James Lloyd Williams and two sons Scott and Jimmy Williams joined the gathering.
Attending the LPN graduation at Valley View Hospital last Thursday evening were Mr and Mrs Junior Boyles Johnny and Janna.
Mrs Joe Thompson, recently a patient at Valley View Hospital, became quite ill on Tuesday and re entered the hospital for additional treatment.
Mr and Mrs Homer Hendrix welcomed weekend visitors from San Antonio Texas their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Jack L Ballard and grandchildren Sarah and Andy
Mrs W D Butler was a patient at Valley View Hospital from Monday through Friday of last week.
Mrs Grace Lunsford of Oklahoma City attended Walter Simmons funeral on Thursday and extended her visit with her mother Mrs Ann Sheffield over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Alfred Flowers of Henderson Nevada spent the week visiting Ann Sheffield and attended the funeral services for Mrs Flowers' father Walter Simmons. Miss Sheffield is the Flowers' mother.
Mrs. Tully Dial departed Monday to visit relatives in Washington D C. The trip marks a routine family visit to the nation’s capital and follows usual travel plans.
The Sports men's Club spent Saturday cleaning grounds and arranging to pipe water to the club house.
Arbor Day is observed in every state except Alaska. Each state selects its own date leading to recall challenges about when the holiday occurs.
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