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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1963

Page

8

Around The County Highlights Local Visits And Visits

Mrs Opal Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Ode Franks and traveled to Ada. Ruth Sutton and Opal Sutton visited Minnie Lewis. Earl Franks Janice and others joined dinners with Franks Burk and Fortenberry in Latta. Elmer Maxwell visited Matt Cariker in Stratford for peaches. Florence Wern spent weekend with Nancy Newby Melvin Newby and others in Stratford. Bill White and baby visited Nannie Cox in Blanchard. Nannie Cox visitors included Anderson Newby Stein Sutton Lewis. George Lewis visited doctor and did not improve.

Opal Sutton Ode Franks Ada Ruth Sutton Minnie Lewis Floyd Burk Gene Fortenberry Latta Elmer Maxwell Matt Cariker Stratford Florence Wern Stratford Nancy Newby Melvin Newby Hazel Newby Nannie Cox Bill White Blanchard Alene Anderson Cathy Newby Ethel Mae Stein Muskogee Anna Mae Sutton Frank Lewis Myrtle Evans George Lewis George

Soward Family Dinner Loyally Attended by Friends

Mr and Mrs Johnny Soward and Micky dined with Mrs Lena Soward. Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice, Mrs Martha Franks and Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Sunday afternoon.

Johnny Soward Micky Lena Soward Earl Franks Janice Martha Franks Ruth Sutton

Families vacation with relatives across Oklahoma cities

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Earl Pierce and family of Del City and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Ingram and family of Oklahoma City have spent part of their vacations with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce.

Albert Earl Pierce del City Luther Ingram Oklahoma City Willie Pierce

Norman Families Visit, Holiday Social Paths Cross

Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children David Della and Debbie from Norman spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce. Mr and Mrs Cleve Stone cipher Friday. Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Mary Allen visited Mrs Pierce Wednesday.

Calvin Pennington David Della Debbie Norman Willie Pierce Cleve Stone Opal Sutton Mary Allen Pierce Wendesday

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hender Travel to Oregon for Work

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hender and their son and family have left for Oregon to work for a period, seeking employment away from home.

Herbert Henderson Oregon

Mrs Carlyon Thomas Visit With Northams

Mrs Carlyon Thomas of Oklahoma City spent last week with Mr and Mrs Junior Northam.

Carlyon Thomas Oklahoma City Junior Northam

Wedding Gift Planned for Burk Family Relative

Mrs. Floy Burk shopped in Ada on Monday and said she was buying a wedding present for Mr. and Mrs. Linnie Burk’s daughter who is to be married soon. The Burks, formerly of Oil Center, now reside in Shawnee.

Floy Burk Ada Linnie Burk Oil Center Shawnee

Personal notice of Billy Jim Robert family visit

Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert and their children Tamera and Stacy were away from Saturday until ? reading.

Billy Jim Robertson Tamera and Stacy

Family visitors and birthday party noted in local notices

Lavon and Darlean are set to arrive from Antioch California to visit the Frank Palmer family. Mrs Selma Price returned from Stroud and Oklahoma City where she joined Mrs Maggie Moody for her 75th birthday with fifty one guests. She also visited the Schmids and had minor surgery in Oklahoma City. Rev Leon Lane and A G Lane hosted visitors in Johnson Kansas. Mike Jared of Oklahoma City visits grandmother Grace Black and attended youth camp at Greenleaf Park.

Phey Lavon Darlean Antioch Calif Frank. Palmers J. W. Palmer Clyde Nickell Selma Price Stroud Oklahoma City Maggie Moody Mrs. Moody Mrs. Price Schmids Mike Jared Grace Black Mike Greenleaf Park

Monday with Mr and Mrs Junior Hayes and Children

A brief social notice greets Monday gathering with Mr and Mrs Junior Hayes and their children from Duncan.

Junior Hayes Duncan

Tucker family visit spans Thursday to Saturday

Paula Tucker and Dorotha Tucker spent from Thursday until Saturday with Mrs. Ollie Tucker, noting a brief family gathering and shared time together.

Paula Tucker Dorotha Tucker Ollie Tucker

Oklahoma City Man Spends Weekend With Brother Carl Carr

Edd Carr of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his brother Carl Carr.

Edd Carr Oklahoma City Brother Carl Carr

Tucker girls visit Oklahoma City for Paula’s dentist appointment

Mrs. Aleve Tucker and her daughters Paula and Tonya traveled to Oklahoma City on Saturday so Paula could see a dentist.

Aleve Tucker Paula Tonya Oklahoma City

Booths and Tuckers Share Winter Peach Prep Dinner

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth hosted guests Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and girls Paula and Tonya for a Sin ay dinner. Alene Tucker relayed news that her mother Mrs Dorchie Booth and Colene Robertson peeled peaches all week. Paula Tucker Janice Franks Dorotha Tucker and Sondra Garrett spent Monday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church camp ground where youth camp was in session.

Melvin Booth Paul Tucker Paula Tonya Alene Tucker Dorchie Booth Colene Robertson Paula Tucker Janice Franks Dorotha Tucker Sondra Garrett Pentecostal Holiness Church

Allen Family Vacation Visit in Riverside

Mr and Mrs Cecil Emerson and children Jimmy and Patty of Riverside California are visiting Cecil Emersons sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Nevill Reeves and other relatives They are on a two week vacation Cecil was reared near Allen

Eunice Isaacs Cecil Emerson Jimmy Patty Riverside Calif Mr. Emerson Nevill Reeves Cecil Allen

House guests visit Watsons in San Juan Texas

Walter Watson hosts his niece Mrs. Riley Webster and her children Phillip and Debbie at their San Juan Texas home during a family visit.

Walter Watson Walter Riley Webster Phillip Debbie San Juan Tex

Church services held at tent south of armory on North Broad Ada

A tent set up near the armory on North Broad Way in Ada hosts regular church services attended by local residents. The makeshift sanctuary serves a growing congregation and reflects community efforts to gather for worship.

Armory Building North Broadway Ada

Local Moves Shift Households in Oklahoma City Area

Mr and Mrs C G Weaver moved to Oklahoma City on Friday as Mr Weaver accepts a position in the state capitol building. Mr and Mrs Larry Darbis on have bought and moved into the Weavers former home. Mr and Mrs Robert Somerhalder Pharoah have moved into the Darbisons former house.

C. G. Weaver Oklahoma City Weaver State Capitol Larry Darbison Weavers Robert Somerhalder Pharoah Darbisons

Reed Family Relocates for Part-Time Ministry in Maude

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reed and children Neil Allan and Kenna Kathlene moved to Maude where Reed began a part time ministerial duty at the Church of Christ in Maude.

Kenneth Reed Neil, Allan Kenna Kathlene Maude Reed Church of Christ In

Mrs Kraettli to Undergo Head Surgery in Oklahoma City

Mrs H C Kraettli will be admitted to an Oklahoma City hospital Tuesday for head surgery aimed at improving hearing.

H. C. Kraettli Oklahoma City

West family takes 4000 mile Western vacation

Mr and Mrs Luther West and their daughter and her family Mr and Mrs Herman Roark Cathy Sue and David of Oklahoma City recently returned from a vacation traveling about 4000 miles. They visited Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Colorado Utah Yellowstone National Park for fishing and saw Wyoming Montana and Estes Park enjoying a wonderful trip.

Luther West Herman Roark Cathy Sue David Oklahoma City Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Colorado Utah Yellow Stone National Park Wyoming Montana Estes Park

Frank Douglas Visited Family in Chickasha Over Weekend

Frank Douglas of Chickasha spent a weekend with his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglas. He attended church services at the Church of God and visited his mother Mrs. S. V. Douglas.

Frank Douglas Chickasha Fred Douglas Frank Church of God S. V. Douglas

Miller Family Return To West After Saturday Visit

Mr and Mrs Tommy Miller along with Michael Scott and Thomas Richard returned Saturday to West after a family visit.

Tommy Miller Michael Scott Thomas Richard West

Columbia Visit Ties To Miller Morris Family

A Columbia Texas visit saw Mrs Maudia Morris and her brother with their families staying with Mr and Mrs Walker Miller and their son after a trip to meet the Walker-Miller household.

Columbia Tex Tommy Walker Miller Maudia Morris R. L. Morris

Pastor Marvin Francis Returns From Greenleaf Lodge Youth Camp

Rev Marvin Francis finished a Sunday church service after assisting at Greenleaf Lodge youth camp. He then dined with Rev and Mrs Steward Jared in Holdenville before returning to Greenleaf Lodge for another week of youth camp.

Marvin Francis Greenleaf Lodge Steward Jared Holdenville

Mrs. Elsie Eubank Visits Duncan With Cousin

Mrs. Elsie Eubank travels from Ringling to Duncan on Wednesday accompanied by her cousin Mrs. Pearl Morris. They call on Mrs. Eubank’s daughter Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thompson and a grandson and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson.

Elsie Eubank Ringling Duncan Pearl Morris Eubanks Claude Thompson Harold Thompson

Mrs Vessie Richmond Returns Home From Vacation

Mrs Vessie Richmond came home Thursday after a month long vacation visiting her daughter and son in law and Mr and Mrs Richard Ashlock of Bethalto. She toured Illinois including St Louis New Salem and Lincoln's Tomb at Springfield. Sunday guests were her son Gilman Richmond and grandsons Jeff and Bill from Oklahoma City.

Vessie Richmond Richard Ashlock Bethalto

Wilcox Family Visits Blankenship in Carlsbad NM

Mr and Mrs Bill Wilcox and their children from Carlsbad New Mexico travel to visit Mr and Mrs L C Blank ens hip.

Bill Wilcox Carlsbad, N. M L. C. Blankenship

Missionary guest speaker at Allen First Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Box spoke at the Sunday morning service in Allen accompanied by his wife and three children arriving from Singapore via Oklahoma City. The Box family are in missionary work abroad for four years. The report lists numerous weekend visitors and relatives visiting in Ada and nearby towns.

Paul Box First Baptist Church Allen

Mrs Leon Lane Visits Ada After Camp Chaffie Injury

Mrs Leon Lane returned home from Camp Chaffie Arkansas after accompanying her sister Mrs Vera Self to Ada hospital where Selfs son Pvt Earnest P Self was hospitalized from a car accident. Self was with the 45th division for two weeks training.

Leon Lane Camp Chaffie Ark Vera Self Ada

Evett Family Visit to Hayward Relatives Highlight Week

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Evett with Mike Robin and Janis spent a week in Hayward California visiting Mr. Evett’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Evett and other relatives.

J. T. Evett Mike Robin Janis Hayward Calif Mr. Evett W. D. Evett

Visit Notes Highlight Local Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Max Jordan of San Jose California visit Mrs Jordans parents Mr and Mrs George Bain. Also guests include Mr and Mrs C B Chisum of Pinola California and Mr and Mrs Orlen Lawrence Gerty. Mr and Mrs Joy Watts of Oklahoma City visit his mother Mrs T L Smith and attend Church of Christ services Sunday.

Max Jordan San Jose Calif Jordan George Bain

Mrs W W Gibson Returns Home After Pneumonia Battle

Mrs W W Gibson came home Friday from Valley View Hospital following a bout with pneumonia.

W. W. Gibson Valley View Hospital

Child Bur n Burns After Bonfire Incident

Glenda Mullins four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Mullins suffered burns Friday night when she fell from a chair into a bonfire where weiners were roasting. First aid was given promptly and she is recovering well.

Glenda Mullins Leroy Mullins Glenda

Local News Snippets From Ada Weekly Social Notes

Mrs H M Lowry and sister and husband Mr and Mrs Roy Jarrett of Tulsa are listed. Mrs Joe Sever is thanked for a renewal to the Ada Weekly. Mr and Mrs Joe Shires and Ran day Terrie and Ken were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Shires at Lake Texoma.

H. M. Lowry Mrs. Lowry Roy Jarrett Tulsa Joe Sever The Ada Weekly Joe Shires Randay Terrie Ken Mr. Shires Mrs Howard Shires Lake Texoma

Williams and Daughter Plan Maryland Teaching Trip

Williams and her daughter Miss Virginia Williams of Ada will vacation in Maryland. Miss Williams taught at the Allen School in the late 1950s and is now employed as a teacher in Maryland. Mrs. Maggie Williams will accompany them on the trip.

Moore Family Visits Mead Parents in Local Reunion

Mr and Mrs Joe Moore and Joe Jr arrived Sunday from Louisville Kentucky for a visit with Mrs Moore s parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Mead in town for a family reunion.

Joe Moore and Joe Jr Louisville, Ky

Mrs Lovena Curry Visits Family in Arizona and Oklahoma

Mrs Lovena Curry of Winslow Arizona is visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs W G Smith. She will also visit her daughter Mrs Mabel Shyrman at McAlester Oklahoma.

Lovena Curry Winslow, Ariz W. G. Smith Mabel Shyrman McAlester

Bohannon Family Weekend Visit Noted in Oklahoma City

Johnny Bohannon of Oklahoma City visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Bohannon over the weekend.

Johnny Bohannon Oklahoma City Mrs Lester Bohannon

Lula Visit Report by Mrs Lois Clifford

Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and Jimmy of Stonewall visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis and Skip.

Mrs Lois Clifford Cecil Bullard Jimmy Stonewall Lester Davis Skip

Latta Families Share Birthday and Dinner

Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader Diana and Donna Kay shared supper Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Latta. Kelly Joplin celebrated his fifth birthday. They enjoyed cake and ice cream. Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty Latta visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Gene Joplin Latta Kelly Joplin Kelly Marty

Local ladies visit in Odessa on Thursday afternoon

Mrs. Ben Johnston and Mrs. John Davis hosted Johnny Joe and Charles in Odessa Texas on Thursday afternoon visiting with Mrs. D R Clifford.

Ben Johnston John Davis Johnny Joe Charles Odessa Tex D. R. Clifford

Ada visit with Bullard and Davis families

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bullard and son Ronnie of Ada visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis and Skip. Wayne is Mrs. Davis’ nephew.

Wayne Bullard Ronnie Ada Lester Davis Skip Wayne

Bakersfield Family Guests Visit Neighbors Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Lee Wooder and children of Bakersfield California visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks in what appears as a social call.

Lee Wooder Bakersfield, Calif Walter Brooks

Healdton Couple Welcome Baby Boy Steven Wade

Mr and Mrs Burtis Williams of Healdton announce the birth of their son Steven Wade on July 31 at Valley View Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs C E Brady of Latta and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charley Williams. Mrs Williams was formerly Linda Brady.

Burtis Williams Healdton Valley View Hospital Steven Wade C. E. Brady Latta Charley Williams Williams Linda Brady

Harden Family Welcomes Daughter at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs James Harden of Ada welcome a baby girl born in August at Valley View Hospital. The child joins big sister Arline, age three. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Harden. Dewey Snow of Tupelo is noted in the family.

James Harden Ada Valley View Hospital Dewey Snow Tupelo John Harden Hardens Arline

Lula School Opens In July With Sixty Two Pupils

Lula School began on July 29 and enrolled 62 students. New arrivals include Pearl Woodall Charles Woodall Linda Woodall Donna Woodall and Paul Woodall children of Coy and Mrs Woodall. Beginners are Mark Treas Volla Ruth Walton and Brenda Sue Riley. Teachers are Mr and Mrs C D Whelchel and Mrs Arthur Dennis. Cook and janitor are Mr and Mrs John Harden.

Lula Pearl Charles Linda Donna Paul Woodall Coy Woodall Mark Treas Volla Ruth Walton Brenda Sue Riley C. D. Whelchel Arthur Dennis Cook John Harden

Johnston Family Visit Highlights Stonewall Reunion

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston hosted a Sunday gathering with their children Jerry Karen Betty and Diana at Stonewall joining Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston for the family reunion.

Lloyd Johnston Jerry Karen Betty Diana Stonewall Paul Johnston

Ada Visitors Share Wednesday Call

Mrs. Sue Walker and Mrs. Sonny Leader visited Ada on Wednesday with Mrs. Gus Curlee and her daughters from Atoka.

Sue Walker Ada Sonny Leader Gus Curlee Atoka

Brooks Family Visit Spreads Through Kiowa Area

David Walter and Greer Brooks travel to Kiowa to see Helen Hefler and Vern Brooks. Helen and Vern return home with them and visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks along with Floyd Stanfield of Tulsa.

David Walter Greer Brooks Kiowa Helen Heffler Vern Brooks Helen Vern Walter Brooks Mrs David Brooks Floyd Stanfield Tulsa

McMeans and Wofford Families Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs J L McMeans of Leslie with Billy and Tony visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jess Wofford and Velma.

J. L. McMeans Leslie Billy Tony Velma Jess Wofford

Brooks family supper gathering in Talison Arizona

Helen Heffler and Vern Brooks joined Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Mr and Mrs David Brooks and Mr and Mrs Jim my Walker at Talison Arizona for supper Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Greer Brooks.

Helen Heffler Vern Brooks Kiowa Walter Brooks David Brooks Jimmy Walker Talison Ariz Greer Brooks

Fortner Family Dines With Relatives Sunday

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tommy Ada ate dinner Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner at their home.

Kenneth Fortner Tommy Ada Mrs Short Fortner

Miss Janice David Plans Weekend With Davis Family

Miss Janice David, a student at O. S. U. Stillwater, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis and her brother Skip.

Janice David Stillwater Lester Davis Skip

Dinner with Families Mention Father and Mother

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks hosted dinner Sunday with Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada, and their hosts Mr and Mrs D R Clifford. Supper followed with Walter Brooks and his wife.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada D. R. Clifford Walter Brooks

Sunday Dominoes Visit by Local Group in Tupelo

Aron Gray and Byron, Happyland, Carl Hill, Tupelo, and D. R. Clifford and Dickie visited Sunday night with Mr. The men played dominoes.

Aron Gray

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vannie Northam Mr. Lane A. G. Lane Johnson, Kan Francis Frank Palmer Elain James the Palmer Fred Mur Tom Hughes Lee Dudley Elissa Ann Jerry Green Medford Dave Richardson Lela Long Nance Greenway Lexington Jack Story Lois Rinehart Dean Rinehart Annette Connie Russell Truman Cobb Rebecca Martha W. A. Cottrell Lee Woodard Grace Walker Herbert Kaiser Clyde Kaiser Mrs. Walker Maggie Danny, Harold and Sue Donna Bakersfield Criswell Funeral Home Oklahoma State State Bank Jo Fder Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation And Federal Reserve System
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