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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1963

Page

5

Visiting relatives in Ada and Fittstown

FITTSTOWN residents hosted visitors from Corpus Christi Texas and California during Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Alexander and Mr L B Alexander welcomed Mrs Alexander's brother and his family Clyde Staley Ricky and Vicky, along with Mr and Mrs Frank Hudson and their daughters visiting Ada and Fittstown.

L. B. Alexander Mrs. Alexander Clyde Staley Ricky Vicky Corpus Christi Tex Frank Hudson California Ada and Fittstown

Branson Grandson Home From New Orleans Hospital

Mrs Brashier reports grandson J D Branson spent two weeks in a New Orleans hospital and has returned home in good spirits and is recovering nicely.

Blevins Visit Home Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Bob Blevins Terry and Linda Ada visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs C C Blevins.

Bob Blevins Terry Linda Ada C. C. Blevins

Mrs Moore and daughters visit Dale Howry home

Mr and Mrs Jerry Moore along with Lisa and Teresa of Tishomingo visited the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Howry on Wednesday night.

Jerry Moore Lisa Teresa Tishomingo Dale Howry

Local visit spans Thursday night with Brady family

Mr and Mrs Dale Howry and Pam Ken Steve Foster visited Mr and Mrs R V Brady along with Lance Dusty Susan Jesse on Thursday night.

Dale Howry Pam Ken Steve Foster R. V. Brady Lance Dusty Susan Jesse

Weekend Visitings in Vin cent Tex

Mr and Mrs W M Barrick hosted Mr and Mrs W C Henry of Vin cent Texas and their grandchildren Rowena Lynda and Diana McQuirt. Steve Foster stayed with the Howrys and Fos t ers visiting Mrs Howrys parents Bill and Mrs Bill Foster. The group also went to see Mr Foster’s niece and husband Bill Bennett north of Calvin on Saturday night.

W. M. Barrick W. C. Henry Vincent Tex Rowena Lynda Diana McQuirt Dale Howry Pam Ken Howry Steve Foster Calvin Bill Foster Howrys Fosters Mr. Foster Bill Bennett

Bennet Family Hosts Qualls for Grandson’s Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bennett welcomed son in law Kenneth Qualls and children Ronnie Bob and Timmy from Detroit for their grandson’s wedding Saturday night. Mr. Bennett returned Monday for a second lip treatment after a growth was removed last Friday. He is recovering well.

H. C. Bennett Kenneth Qualls Ronnie Bob Timmy Detroit Mich the Bennet Mr. Bennett

Mrs Pearl Blevins Vacation in California Visit

Mrs Pearl Blevins of Harden City with her daughter Mrs Ruby Ashley spent two weeks in the California area. They visited three daughters Opal Oxford Lucille Green and Bonnie Greenhall and saw all grandchildren and great grandchildren. They returned home last Friday reporting a wonderful time.

Pearl Blevins Harden City Ruby Ashley Modesto Calif Opal Oxford Lucille Green Bonnie Greenhall

Thurmonds Begin Two Week North Carolina Vacation

Rev and Mrs David Thurmond departed last Friday for a two week visit to relatives in North Carolina.

David Thurmond North Carolina

Illness Visits At Garrett Home Include Relatives

Mrs. W. E. Garrett suffered through the flu all last week. Visitors during the illness were Mrs. J. W. Pierce Wooley and Mr. and Mrs. Jim McClain with their niece Dee Thompson. On Sunday additional callers were Mr. and Mrs. James Charley Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Royce Garrett with children.

W. E. Garrett J. W. Pierce Wooley Jim McClain Dee Thompson W. E. Garretts James Charley James Edwards Royce Garrett

Simmons Visit Plans in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Bill Simmons will travel Monday and Tuesday to Pauls Valley to visit their son Pete Simmons and his family, including Pete and his wife and children.

Bill Simmons Pauls Valley Pete Simmons

Grays Enjoy Weekend Visit with Oklahoma City Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray spent a weekend in Oklahoma City visiting daughters and families including Arlis Martin and Lawrence Lane with children, and sisters Florence Strickland and Tom Burch. They also visited granddaughter Linda Roberts in Ada and saw son Fred Gray and family.

Oren Gray Oklahoma City Arlis Martin Lawrence Lane Tom Burch Florence Strickland Grays Gray Russel and Rickey Linda Roberts Ada Fred Gray

Garrett Family Visit in McAlester Briefly Acknowledged

Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Garrett and daughter Joleta of McAlester visited his mother Mrs. Rae Garrett from Wednesday after noon.

Buddy Garrett

Weekend Family Outing and Church Visits Near Ada

The Garrett family spent Friday to Sunday visiting various churches and relatives. Thelma Jean Garrett attended Oil Center church while Buddy preached at Bible Baptist in Ada. They also visited Sulphur Park and Atoka to see Mrs. Atterberry, with travel companions Sondra Rae and Vera Lanham among others and returning home after England service.

Stratford Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Thelma Jean Oil Center Buddy Garrett Rae Garret Joleta Atterberry Atoka Mr. Barrett Bible Baptist Church McAlister Rae Garrett Rae Carl Boles Pittsburg Carl Boles, Jr Baby England States Vera Lanham Antlers Buddy Ti Valley

Pitsworth and Henson Families Visit Monday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Alvin Pitsworth and their children visited on Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Fred Henson.

Alvin Pitsworth Fred Henson

Hall Family on Visit Before Ark Revival Begins

Mr and Mrs Robert Hall and their son Ralph of Portales New Mexico visited Mr and Mrs Fred Henson Tuesday night. They were en route to Winslow Arkansas to begin a revival meeting.

Robert Hall Ralph Portales N. M Fred Henson Winslow Ark

Keelings and Friends Visit Hensons This Weekend

Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Grover Keeling visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson. Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson. Monday night the Hensons attended services at the Free Will Baptist Meeting at the camp ground.

Grover Keeling Fred Henson Vance Price Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Meeting

Price couple visit Stratford orchard for peaches

Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price went to the orchard near Stratford on Monday to buy peaches.

Henson Visits Show Improvement After Illness

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson visited Monday with Bro. and Mrs. Doyle Newby. He has been seriously ill. Mrs. Henson visited again Thursday and we are glad to report he was much better.

Fred Henson Doyle Newby Henson

Local Social Notes Include Scaff Booth Pair

Sunday night gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. Emma Booth as part of community social events and greetings.

Ballinger Woman Visits Duncan Family This Week

Miss Martha Teters of Ballinger Texas visited several days this past week with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Freddy in their home local to the area.

Martha Teters Ballinger Tex Paul Duncan Freddy

Booth Family Sunday Visit Noted In Community

Mr and Mrs George Booth and children Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mrs Emma Booth in a local family gathering reflecting neighborly ties and social visit patterns.

George Booth Ada Vernon Scaff Emma Booth

Annie Duncan Leaves For Kansas For Family Visit

Mrs. Annie Duncan travels to Kansas on Tuesday to visit her son and his wife Elmer Duncan. She is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days.

Annie Duncan Kansas Elmer Duncan

Haskins Return from Morenci and Hood Move to Wanette

Rev. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins returned from Morenci Arizona where they helped Mr. and Mrs. T S Hood move back. The Hoods have relocated to Wanette where Mr. Hood now works for an oil company.

Earlin Haskins Morenci Ariz T. S. Hood Hoods Wanette Mr. Hood

Local visits noted at Mrs Hightower’s home

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry visited Mrs Etta Hightower one night recently. Mr and Mrs Cliff Mears visited Saturday with Mrs Hightower.

Leo Scott Sherry Etta Hightower Cliff Mears Hightower

Varnadore Visits Ballard in Stratford

Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mrs Joan Ballard along with Mark and Keith in Stratford on Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Dale Melton Ethel Varnadore Joan Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford

Frank James Visits Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Mel ton

Frank James called on Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Mel ton along with Cheryl on Tuesday morning.

Mrs Glass Visits Melton and Sat Urgent Saturday Morning

Mrs Tom Glass visited Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Saturday morning in a social call.

Tom Glass Mildred Melton Cheryl

Mrs Mildred Melton Visits Friends in Stratford

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Lee Decker and Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Tuesday morning.

Mildred Melton Lee Decker Sybel Reed Stratford

Couple and guests visit Parish Chapel Tuesday night

Mr and Mrs Max Law and Gregg visited Mr and Mrs J W Law at Parish Chapel on Tuesday night.

Max Law and Gregg J. W. Law

Visit Recaps in Stratford and Ada

Claude Horsley visited Mrs. Maude Horsley in Stratford on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Linda Tate Ada visited Mrs. Mildred Melton and Cheryl on Wednesday morning.

Claude Horsley Maude Horsley Stratford Linda Tate Ada Mildred Melton Cheryl

Mrs Elma Law Visits Parish Chapel to Help Freeze Peaches

Mrs Elma Law from Parish Chapel visited Mrs Pat Law and Gregg on Wednesday morning to assist with freezing peaches.

Elma Law Parish Pat Law Gregg

Mrs Jean Beth Martin and Christine Martin Shop in Shawnee

Mrs Jean Beth Martin Shar on and Oma Janelle and Mrs Christine Martin visited Shawnee on Tuesday for shopping.

Jean Beth Martin Sharon Oma Janelle Ahloso Christine Martin Shawnee

Mr and Mrs McCurdy Visit Bradleys Tuesday Night

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley Tuesday night. The brief social call took place at the Bradley home and reflected typical neighborhood cordiality.

Marvin McCurdy Phillip Bradley

Revival in Seminole Draws Crowds and Converts

Brother Raphus Jones leads a revival in Seminole with a good meeting as people are being saved and turned toward faith.

Raphus Jones Seminole

Mrs George Ward Visits Mrs Christine Martin

Mrs George Ward of Ada visited Mrs Christine Martin of Wednesday.

George Ward Ada Christine Martin

Dryden women visit Cheryl Melton at Parish Chapel

Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Verniece Dryden visited Miss Cheryl Melton Friday morning at Parish Chapel.

Ruby Dryden Verniece Dryden Cheryl Melton

Sondra and Mrs Rae Garrett Attend Oil Center Church

Sondra and Mrs Rae Garrett attended Sunday night services at Oil Center Pentecostal Church.

Pauls Valley Friday Business Involves Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade

Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade conducted a business transaction in Pauls Valley on Friday indicating routine commerce between the two individuals.

Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Pauls Valley

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School

The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 61 in Sunday school. Rev. Earl Judd delivered both the morning and evening messages.

Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Earl Judd

Mrs Pat Law and Gregg Visit Mrs Mildred Melton

Mrs Elma Law and Parish Chapel members Mrs Pat Law and Gregg visited Mrs Mildred Melton on Wednesday at her home. The occasion highlighted community ties and friendly greetings among local residents.

Cosper and Tate Families Visit Relatives This Weekend

Mr and Mrs J D Cosper and children of Jenks spent the weekend with Mrs Cosper's parents Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson. Mr and Mrs Carl Tate of Tal SA are visiting this week with their parents Mr and Mrs Cleo Tate and Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson. Before coming here the Tates spent part of their vacation at Colorado Springs Colo.

J. D. Cosper Jenks

Meltons' Son Dale Melton Vacation Visit

Dale Melton is on vacation visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B D Melton in Mangum and other relatives and friends. He attended the Lawton rodeo with his parents Saturday night.

Dale Melton Mangum B. D. Melton Lawton

Mrs Pat Law and Gregg Visit Stratford on Wednesday

Mrs Pat Law and Gregg with Mrs Elma Law at Parish Chapel transacted business in Stratford on Wednesday.

Pat Law Gregg Elma Law Stratford

Karl Wade Visits Mrs Pennington in Stratford

Karl Wade made a visit to Mrs. Sue Pennington in Stratford on Friday, reporting no other details from the engagement.

Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Visit Walls Home Tuesday Night

Mr Leo Scott and Mrs Scott visited Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Walls. The social call appears cordial with both couples sharing light conversation and companionship in a neighborhood setting.

Leo Scott Tom Walls

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Visit Stratford Friends

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cher yl visited Mrs Maude Horsley and Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford on Thursday.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Maude Horsley Sybel Reed Stratford

Local visitors report Arkansas Missouri trip

Mrs. Etta Hightower, Mrs. Annie Duncan, and Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden have returned from a vacation to Carthage Kendrick Town and Eureka Springs visiting relatives and friends in Missouri and Arkansas.

Etta Hightower Annie Duncan S. M. Golden Arkansas Missouri Carthage Kendrick Town Eureka Springs Ark

Dale Melton Visits Lindsay Family Members Saturday

Dale Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and Claude Lee in Lindsay on Saturday.

Dale Melton Paul Cameron Claude Lee Lindsay

Visitors listed for Mrs. Sybil Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper

Visitors over the past week included Vernon Garrett and Obie Compton of Compton California, Charlie Crow of Healdton, Rayford Blankenship of County Line, Oliver Crane, Jimmy Jones with Kelly and Richie in Fredrick, and Oather and Roy Floyd.

Sybil Collins Nora Roper Vernon Garrett Obie Compton Calif Charlie Crow Healdton Rayford Blankenship County Line Oliver Crane Jimmy Jones Kelly Richie Fredrick Oather Roy Floyd

Mike Martin Visits Grandparents in Ahloso

Mike Martin son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin of Ahloso spent last week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Martin.

Mike Martin Kenneth Martin, Ahloso J. C. Martin

Horselys Visit Dallas Friends on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Horsely of Dallas Texas spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Claude Horsley in a friendly social gathering.

Kenneth Horsely Dallas Tex Dale Melton Cluade Horsley

Penningtons and Vineta Visit Alva Pennington Family

Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta visit Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington at Parish Chapel Saturday night in a family gathering noted in local social columns.

Milo Pennington Vineta Alva Pennington

Ada Visits Martin Couple After Saturday Afternoon

Ada called on Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin and later Mrs. Ward joined them during a visit. They went to the orchard in the late afternoon for peaches.

Ada J. C. Martin Mrs. Ward Mrs. Martin

Frank James Visits Rambo Family Near Byars Saturday

Frank James visited the Rambo family near Byars on Saturday, according to local observer notes. The gathering occurred in a rural area and involved informal social contact among residents.

Frank James Rambo Byars

Ada Visitor Edie Clay Sees Alma Maddox Tuesday

Edie Clay of Ada visited Mrs. Alma Maddox on Tuesday.

Edie Clay Ada Alma Maddox

Pod Law and Pennington Visit Thursday Night

Mr and Mrs Pod Law visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington on Thursday night staying for a social visit and conversation.

Pod Law Alva Pennington

Oklahoma City Visit Noted by Local Families

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Dennis McDaniel and family in Oklahoma City on Wednesday afternoon. Linda Law and Gregg Law visited Mrs Inez Pennington and Mrs Aleeta Law on Friday.

Orlan Dees Linda Dennis McDaniel Oklahoma City Elma Law Gregg Law Inez Pennington Aleeta Law

Miss Darla Jo McDaniel Visited Grandparents in Oklahoma City

Miss Darla Jo McDaniel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis McDaniel, Oklahoma City, spent several days this week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs LeRoy McDaniel and aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees.

Darla Jo McDaniel Dennis McDaniel Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniel Orlan Dees

Maude Horsley Noted in Stratford on Friday

Maude Horsley of Stratford was observed or mentioned on Friday afternoon in a brief local item.

McCurdy and Dees Conduct Oklahoma City Business

Marvin McCurdy and Orlan Dees transacted business in Oklahoma City last Saturday, marking activities between the two individuals in the local commerce scene.

Marvin McCurdy Orlan Dees Oklahoma City

Thursday Guests Highlight Sharon and Janelle Visit

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin of Sharon with Mike and Oma Janelle of Ahloco were Thursday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs J C Mar.

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

Penning ton Hosts Guests From Holdenville Area

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington hosted Nelda Sue and Roy Arnold Ada and Benny Arnold from Holdenville last Sunday night.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Benny Arnold Holdenville Alva Pennington

Linda and Guest Visit Oklahoma City Family Thursday

Linda and her guest Miss Dar la Jo McDaniel of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Tony Walker and family Thursday night.

Orlan Dees Linda Darla Jo McDaniel Oklahoma City Tony Walker

Mr and Mrs Don Crisp Visit Varna Dores Sunday

Mr and Mrs Don Crisp of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varna dore Sunday afternoon according to local social notes.

Don Crisp Ada Ed Varnadore

Stratford Visit By Yl To Mrs Lee Decker

Yl visited Mrs Lee Decker Stratford on Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Della James Visits Mrs. Inez Pennington Monday

Mrs. Della James visited Mrs. Inez Pennington on Monday after noon hours in a routine social call. The gathering reflected neighborly courtesy and shared community ties.

Della James Inez Pennington

Ada Visitors Mr and Mrs Pennington and Karl Wade

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Karl Wade visited Ada on Saturday as local business guests.

Alva Pennington Karl Wade Ada

Martins Visit the Hoppers in Pickett Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs Bill Hopper in Pickett on Sunday afternoon.

J. C. Martin Bill Hopper Pickett

Ada Visit Sees Harlos Return for Weekend

Linda visited Mr and Mrs W W Miller and Harlos in Ada Saturday Harlos returned home Saturday for the weekend

Orlan Dees Linda W. W. Miller Harlos Ada

O. F. Snipes Visits Fletcher and Wanda Snipes

O F Snipes from Cushing visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Monday. The meeting occurred in the local area with no reported incidents or other details.

O. F. Snipes Cushing Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Sunday Guests Include Norton McDaniel McCurdy Phillips Dees

Virgil Norton and children Marietta visit Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Lina Dees along with Leroy McDaniel and Alvis McDaniel Marvin McCurdy Ardell Phillips and Henry Dees for Sunday afternoon.

Virgil Norton Marietta Leroy McDaniel Alvis Marvin McCurdy Ardell Phillips Henry Dees Orlan Dees Lina

Family vacation through Southwest visits landmarks

Ms Cheryl Melton with her uncle and aunt Paul Cameron and their son Claudie Lindsay left Tuesday for an extended tour of Arizona New Mexico and Nevada. They visited the Painted Desert Grand Canyon Hoover Dam and Las Vegas and arrived in Los Angeles Sunday to stay a few days with relatives including Mr and Mrs R E John Gregg and Cindy. Mrs Bessie Bradley visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Wednesday.

Cheryl Melton Paul Cameron Claudie Lindsay Arizona New Mexico Nevada Painted Desert Grand Canyon Hoover Dam Las Vegas Los Angeles Calif R. E. John Gregg Cindy Bessie Bradley Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Mrs Lottie McClure and kin visit Jam es family

Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy Ada and Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday in a neighborly gathering.

Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Ethel Varnadore Frank James Olen Sunday

Pennington Dinner Guests Gather at Alva Penningtons

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington with Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.

Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada

Mrs Bobbye Gardner Visits Duncan Area

Mrs Bobbye Gardner of Duncan traveled to Fletcher to visit Wanda Snipes on Sunday.

Bobbye Gardner Duncan Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Mrs Cliff Mears Attends Monday Visit with Friends

Mrs Cliff Mears called on Monday with Mrs Etta Hightower and Mrs Ferrell Jones along with Denise and Gregory for a social visit.

Cliff Mears Etta Hightower Ferrell Jones Denise and Gregory

Mr and Mrs Marvin Mc Curdy Event

Mr and Mrs Marvin Mc Curdy were noted in a Friday afternoon gathering. Details on location or occasion remain unclear in the fragment.

Mrs Wilburn Keeling Visits San Antonio Family

Mrs Wilburn Keeling spent three days this past week with her parents Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and Gerald in San Antonio Texas. Mr Newby has been quite ill but is somewhat improved.

Wilburn Keeling Larry Randy San Antonio Tex Doyle Newby Gerald Mr. Newby

Peaches Prepared in Stratford Visit

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mrs Joan Ballard in Stratford on Saturday. Mrs Varnadore with neighbor Mrs Alla B Clark helped put up a bushel of peaches for Joan.

Ed Varnadore Joan Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford Mrs. Varnadore Joan Alla B. Clark

Booth and Robertson Visit Highlight Local Social

M. E. Booth and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson with Tammy visited the area, drawing attention at a community event and prompting residents to discuss upcoming gatherings.

M. E. Booth Billy Jim Robertson Tammy

Linda visits Suttons in Oil Center on Monday

Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton in Oil Center on Monday, reporting a routine social call with no notable incidents or outcomes.

Local Couples Visit Friends In Sunday Call

Mr and Mrs Charles Garner of Maysville and Mr and Mrs Jerry Mullins of Caldwell Kansas visited Claude Horsley and Mr and Mrs Dale Melton on Sunday.

Charles Garner Maysville Jerry Mullins Caldwell Kan Claude Horsley Dale Melton

Whitaker Visit to Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Saturday

Mr and Mrs Charlie Whitaker visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Saturday morning delivering greetings and sharing news.

Charlie Whitaker Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Altus Social Note Highlights Sandford and Lynn

Mrs. Don Sandford and Donald Lynn were in Altus last Monday night for a social gathering, with local acquaintances noting their cordial stop and conversations during the evening.

Dale Melton Don Sandford Donald Lynn Altus

Mrs Standridge Visits Henry Little Family

Mrs. W. L. Standridge of Stratford spent from Thursday to Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little, staying at their home.

W. L. Standridge Stratford Henry Little

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit in Stratford Trio

Mr and Mrs Bell Gray and George Ann of Stratford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J C James and Mary.

Bell Gray George Ann Stratford J. C. James Mary

Mrs Elinor Jervis and Hirvan Na Stratford and Miss Debbie Noon

A brief notice lists individuals in connection with Stratford events. Mrs Elinor Jervis and Hirvan Na appear along with Miss Debbie Noon in the readable fragments.

Elinor Jervis Hirvanna Stratford Debbie Inez Pennington

Stinnett Families Visit Michigan Couple in 1960s Note

Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett of Pauls Valley and Mr and Mrs Hoyle Stinnett visited Mr and Mrs Cindy Kalama z00 in Michigan. The brief social note records a personal visit among families.

C. C. Stinnett Pauls Valley Hoyle Stinnett Cindy

Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Open Ice Cream Freezer

Neville Pennington and Karl Wade are credited with building a freezer for ice cream. The item highlights their cooperative effort and the practical device enabling frozen treats.

Neville Pennington Karl Wade

Bill Clear Visits Claude Horsley on Monday

Bill Clear of Stratford visited Claude Horsley a while on Monday, reporting the encounter.

Bill Clear Stratford Claude Horsley

Weekend guests visit McDaniel family in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Dennis McDaniel Darla and David and Mrs Mamie McMasters of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and family.

Dennis McDaniel Darla David Mamie McMasters Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniel

Pennington visit noted in Harrell family circles

Mrs Clariece Pennington of Harrell along with Gene and Karl Wade visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Monday, sharing a social call with the family.

Clariece Pennington Harrell Gene and Karl Wade Inez Pennington

Wedding guests exceed thirty at Phnaughn McDaniel Ardell Phillips event

Relatives and friends attended the Yukon wedding of Miss Phnaughn McDaniel and Ardell Phillips at the home of Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel on Saturday night.

Phnaughn McDaniel Ardell Phillips Yukon Mrs Leroy McDaniel

Penningtons Visit Penningtons and Wade Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Hazell Gene Pennington of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Sunday afternoon in a family gathering that highlighted local connections and friendly contact.

Hazell Gene Pennington Stratford Neville Pennington Karl Wade

Ardell and Mrs Phillips Visit Mc Daniel Family on Way to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips visited Mr and Mrs Leroy Mc Daniel on Monday morning during their trip to Oklahoma City to establish a home.

Ardell Phillips Leroy McDaniel Oklahoma City

Meltons Visit Camerons and Claudie in Lindsay

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and Claudie in Lindsay a while last Tuesday afternoon.

Dale Melton Paul Cameron Claudie Lindsay

Parish chapel dinner guests from Oklahoma City visit Hortons

Mr. and Mrs. E M Smittt Mc Hurd of Oklahoma City were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Austell Horton. The Burches returned home with them after attending revival services at the Free Will Baptist Church camp ground. Mrs. Berniece Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Rachel Horton Tuesday evening.

Berniece Dryden Ruby Dryden Rachel Horton

Local Social Notes Highlight Mrs Lewis Visit and Cox Family Outing

Mrs Minnie Lewis visited Mrs Nannie Cox Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs M C Cox Jr and Hellen, Mrs Martha Love and Machelle were shopping in Oklahoma City Friday.

Minnie Lewis Nannie Cox M. C. Cox, Jr Hellen Martha Love Machelle Oklahoma City

Local Social Notes From Oklahoma and Arkansas

Senior Love left for a two week National Guard Camp at Camp Chaffee Arkansas last weekend. Mrs Martha Love and Machelle attended the wedding of Miss Linda Jacquess and Homer Davis Tuesday evening. Hellen served as bridesmaid and Machelle as flower girl. Hellen Mrs Martha Love and Machelle visited Mrs Coxs aunt Mr and Mrs Jim White Whitesboro Oklahoma Thursday.

Love National Guard Camp Chaffee Ark Martha Love Machelle Linda Jacquess Homer Davis Hellen M. C. Cox, Jr Cox Jim White Whitesboro Okla

Isaacs hosts visits from Gibson and Methvins in Stratford

Willie and Florence Isaacs entertain Mrs Maude Bragg and Walter Gibson Tuesday night in Stratford. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Gene Methvin and their daughter and two grandchildren from Houston Texas. Methvin is Gibson's daughter.

Willie Florence Isaacs Maude Bragg Walter Gibson Stratford Gene Methvin Houston Tex Isaacs Methvin Gibson

Isaacs Family Visits Highlight Thursday through Friday

Rev Bert Jones visited W N Isaacs Thursday evening. Willie and Florence Isaacs visited Sidney Isaacs's home Friday with Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs and Mrs Walton Isaacs. Gaylon M and other visitors included Norman Ray Farmer family Bennie Farmer family.

Bert Jones W. N. Isaacs Willie Florence Isaacs Sidney Isaacs Walton Isaacs Gaylon M Norman Ray Farmer Bennie Farmer

Friday Evening Visitants at W N Isaacs Home

Friday evening visitors in the W N Isaacs home were Mrs Virgie Pennington, Mrs Cloreta Gray, Vickie and Mike.

W. N. Isaacs Home Virgie Pennington Cloreta Gray Vickie Mike

Oklahoma City Visit Includes Meals and Doctor Ride

Mrs. Judy Thompson along with Kathy and Sherry visited her mother Mrs. Austell Horton in Oklahoma City and took her to a doctor. They later met Austell Horton at his parents home for dinner. Austell works in Ada. Mrs. Sarah Jane Robinson also visited Wednesday morning with Mrs. Rachel Horton.

Judy Thompson Kathy Sherry Oklahoma City Austell Horton Austell W. J. Horton Ada Sarah Jane Robinson Rachel Horton

Local Social Notes Highlight Phylis Eldred Visits

Mrs Phylis Eldred called on Mrs Lilly Miller Monday. Eldred spent Saturday with her parents Vaughn and Juanita Potter and they canned blackeyed peas. Phylis and Juanita were together most of the day. Miss Phnaughn McDaniel called on Mrs Phylis Eldred Saturday and Mrs Henry Nessel Thursday.

Phylis Eldred Lilly Miller Vaughn Juanita Potter Phylis Juanita Phnaughn McDaniel Henry Nessel

Sunday Dinner Guests and Calf Injury Report

The Isaacs hosted Sun day dinner guests including Mr and Mrs J A Patton and Johnny Kay from Oklahoma City and others. Austell Horton visited, his calf became entangled in wire while Mrs Horton tried to free it, injuring her arm and hand. She received medical treatment and stitches have been removed from her hand, with continued arm soreness.

J. A. Patton Johnny Kay Oklahoma City Steven Gray Vernon Gray Rodney Vickie Mike W. N. Isaacs Austell Horton F. A

Family visitors from Ada Sapulpa and more

Mr and Mrs Bennie Famer and family Ada Mr and Mrs Deryl Farmer and family Sapulpa and Mrs Clifford Lamb and family visited Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer and family the past week.

Bennie Famer Ada Deryl Sapulpa Clifford Lamb Mrs. Virgle

Florence Isaacs Visited Eldreds Sunday Evening

Florence Isaacs called on Mr and Mrs Jimmy Eldred Sunday evening. The visit was brief and noted in local society circles.

Florence Isaacs Jimmy Eldred

Wood Family Back From Arkankas Visit

Mr and Mrs John Wood and her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Lamb returned home after a weekend visit at Mt Home Arkansas with his cousin Mrs Hebber Springs They toured the Bull Shoals Dam on White River and the cor respondent is familiar with the places seen.

John Wood Roy Lamb Mt. Home Ark Mrs. Hebber Springs Bull Shoals Dam White River

Ada Weekly Life to Mrs Jervis for a Year

Mrs. Callie Jervis of Oklahoma City will receive the Ada Weekly Life for a year as a courtesy gift from friend Mrs. Ella Burch of Oklahoma City. Burch subscribes to the Ada Weekly Life.

Callie Jervis Oklahoma City Ada Ella Burch Burch

Mrs Beulah Little Visits Sister in Pauls Valley

Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley visited Saturday night with her sister Mrs Floy Burk.

Law couple's day trip to Pauls Valley Paoli and Maysville

Mr and Mrs J W Law spent most of a day driving and visiting in and around Pauls Valley Paoli and Maysville.

J. W. Law Pauls Valley Paoli Maysville

J. W. and Elma Seek Cousin Without Luck

The pair began a search for J. W.'s cousin but did not locate her. They later learned she resided in Lindsay, so they were pointed in the right direction though unsuccessful.

J. W Lindsay Elma

Law Family Visit Highlights Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson and Mr and Mrs Max Law visited Mr and Mrs J W Law Sunday evening. Gregg Law stayed with grandparents while his parents were in Oklahoma City. Lulu Jennings Paoli visited Mrs Elma Law and Elma Law helped Pat Law prepare to move.

Impson Anderson Max Law Pool Law J. W. Law Little Gregg Law Oklahoma City Lulu Jennings, Paoli Elma Law Pat Law

Infant of Glascow couple buried in Memorial Cemetery Ada

The infant of Mr and Mrs James Law Glascow Mont and grandchild of Mr and Mrs Troy Miller was brought to Ada this week for burial in Memorial Cemetery. Funeral services were held at Criswell Funeral Chapel Wednesday. Local ladies served dinner at the Miller home. Out of town mourners included Mrs Glen a Bradley Mrs Iva Mae Crow der and Miss Clara Miller from Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Darrell Harrison Lawton.

James Law Glascow Mont Troy Miller Ada Memorial Cemetery Criswell Our Glenna Bradley Iva Mae Crowder Clara Miller Oklahoma City Darrell Harrison Lawton

Nessel Couple Visits Law Household Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Henry Nessel called on Mr and Mrs J W Law Saturday evening in a social exchange noted by the local column.

Henry Nessel J. W. Law

Vineta Clay and Cathy and Connie Clay visit Law couple

Vineta, Cathy and Connie Clay visited Mr. and Mrs. J W Law late Sunday evening in a local social note.

Miller Family Weekend Visit Ties Lawton Families

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller spent the weekend in Lawton with their daughter and Mr and Mrs Darrell Harrison and family.

Troy Miller Lawton Darrell Harrison

Neighbors Check On Ill Neighbor Monday Night

Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Monday night to see how he was. W N Isaacs wasn t feeling well and the visit underscored the value of good neighbors.

J. W. Law W. N. Isaacs W. N

Local visits connect Dryden relatives this week

Mrs. Jimmy Eldred and Mrs. Verniece Dryden hosted calls Tuesday evening and Friday respectively as Mrs. Lillie Miller visited Miss Ruby Dryden. Mr. and Mrs. Orin Clay with Cathy and Connie visited Ruby and Glen Dryden Tuesday night, while Doris and Sue Klutts from Stratford called on their aunt Mrs. Verniece Dryden Monday.

Jimmy Eldred Verniece Dryden Lillie Miller Ruby Dryden Orin Clay Cathy Connie Ruby Glen Dryden Doris Sue Klutts Stratford

Local Visitor Stays Week With Magars

N. M. arrived for a week's visit with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar and other relatives.

N. M Jim Magar

Mrs Tucker Visits Tucker Family On Monday

Mrs. Owie Tucker visited her sons Paul Tucker and M. R. Tucker with their wives and daughters Monday.

Owie Tucker Paul Tucker M. R. Tucker

Magar Family Entertains Visitors at Center Home

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar included Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar and their sons Ahloso and Ruth, Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden and Ruby, Mrs. Mamie Tucker, Mr. Ray Magar and Jack ie and Susan in Center.

Jim Magar Owen Magar and Sons Ahloso Ruth Magar Ada Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Mamie Tucker Ray Magar Jackie Susan Center

Oxleys Visit Magar Family Sunday

Mr. Dewel Oxley of Shawnee and his mother Mrs Purley Oxley of Clinton visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar Sunday. Mrs Oxley

Dewel Oxley Shawnee Purley Oxley Clinton Jim Magar Oxley

Klutts Family Visit Highlights Local Ties

Doris Klutts of Stratford stayed for a week with her sister Mrs. Jim Magar and Mr. Magar. Miss Doris Klutts came to escort her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar to Ada. Gerald Turner and family from Texas visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar for the weekend. Irene Klutts and Doris and Irene visited them recently.

Jim Magar Magar Doris Klutts Stratford Ada Gerald Turner Texas Irene Klutts Doris Irene

Horton Family Hosts Visit From Hale and Caviner Members

Mr Bruce Little and Rev James Hale visited Mr and Mrs Austell Horton and their children in Stroud. The Horees spent Sunday with Mr E C Caviner and H R.

Bruce Little E. C. Caviner Rev James Hale Mrs. Austell Horton Stroud H. R

Phillips Visit Sister in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Clifford Phillips of Oklahoma City visited his sister Mrs Rachel Horton and her husband Mr Horton on Saturday.

Clifford Phillips Oklahoma City Rachel Horton Mr. Horton

Penningtons and Penningtons Host Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington along with Bobbi and Anthony joined their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington in Wayland and Donnie ton for Saturday supper. On Sunday Bobbi and Anthony visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lester Elmore and family in Stratford.

Wayne Pennington Bobbi Anthony Garland Pennington Mark Alfred Pennington Wayland Donnie Lester Elmore Stratford

Pennington family visits noted in Norman events

Mrs. Virgie Pennington and granddaughter Rosa Jane Pennington of Norman visited Mrs. Lorraine Pennington. Mrs. Phylis Eldred called on Tuesday morning and Miss Ruby Dryden was a guest on Wednesday morning.

Virgie Pennington Rosa Jane Pennington Norman Lorraine Pennington Phylis Eldred Ruby Dryden

Sun day dinner guest at Burk home

Mr. Pug Garrett was the Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Burk. Mrs. Floy Burk visited Friday evening with her daughter Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra. Mrs. Burk had shopped in Ada and stopped in briefly.

Pug Garrett Hank Burk Floy Burk Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra

Wedding Guests Attend Shawnee Ceremony

Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Smith with Sondra visited Tuesday supper with Mr. and Mrs. Hank Burk and Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett. Sondra and Thelma Jean traveled to Shawnee Thursday night for the wedding of Miss Shar Lynn Burk.

Arthur Smith Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Hank Burk Shawnee Sharon Lynn Burk

Mrs Ethel Steen Returns Home From Muskogee Visit

Mrs Ethel Steen went back to her Muskogee home Sunday after a two week stay with her sister Mrs Opal Ward to help at the store.

Ethel Steen Muskogee Opal Ward

Mr J L Coley Visited Sister In McComb

Mr J L Coley of McComb spent Sunday and Sunday night with his sister Mrs Opal Ward.

J. L. Coley, McComb Opal Ward

Coley and Ward Families Share Weekend Visit

Mr Buck Coley of McComb and Mrs Claude Coley of Oklahoma City join Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ward and Mike in Shawnee to spend Sunday with Mrs Opal Ward. Mrs Claude Coley also reunites for a short visit with Mrs Ward.

Buck Coley McComb Claude Coley Oklahoma City Jimmy Ward Mike Shawnee Opal Ward Ward

Ardmore Area All Night Singing Attracts Attendees

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and Cathy along with Mrs Ollie Tucker Mr and Mrs Earl Franks Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family attended an all night singing near Ardmore Saturday night. Mrs Joy Tucker visited Mrs Mary Lou Henson Friday evening. Mrs Patsy Henson and children called on Mrs Jackie Mosley Monday. Mrs Jackie Mosley and Mike.

M. R. Tucker Cathy Ollie Tucker Earl Franks Fred Gray Ardmore Joy Tucker Mary Lou Henson Patsy Henson Jackie Mosley Mike

Mrs Ronnie Mosley Visits Patsy Henson Monday Evening

Mrs Ronnie Mosley spent Monday evening visiting Mrs Patsy Henson in what appears to be a social call between neighbors.

Gray family social notes from weekend visits

Carma Joyce Gray visited with Sheila Henson after Sunday School then returned home with her. Pearl Gray arrived in the afternoon to visit. Donnie Glen Sheila and Gayle Henson spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Steven Gray.

Carma Joyce Gray Sheila Henson Pearl Gray Donnie Glen Sheila Gayle Henson Steven Gray

Ada couple visits Patsy Hen son and familyFriday evening

Mr and Mrs Cliff Mears of Ada spent Friday evening with daughter Patsy Hen son and children, sharing time with the family.

Cliff Mears Ada Patsy Henson

Pennington Family Visits In Norman And Ada

Vineta and family spent Monday to Thursday in Norman with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pennington and their children. Mrs. Milo Pennington underwent tests at the University. Connie Cathy Clay were visited by Verniece Dryden and Elma Law. Clay spent Sunday night in Ada with his brother and his wife. The Milo Pennington home hosted Ruby Dryden and Wayland Pennington Monday.

Milo Pennington Vineta Norman Calvin Pennington University Ruby Dryden Verniece Dryden Virgie Pennington Elma Law Connie Cathy Clay Cathy Connie Clay Ada Claude Pennington Della Debbie Rosa Jane Wayland Pennington

Mrs Wood Visits California Relatives and Friends

Mrs Walter Wood from California visits her daughters Mrs Pearl Gray and Mrs Clara Chandler and their families, and her parents Mr and Mrs Herb Gentry of Stratford, along with other relatives and friends.

Walter Wood California Pearl Gray Clara Chandler Herb Gentry Stratford

Gray cousins attend Ada Live stock Auction Sale

Larry Gray and Mike Gray cousins attended the Ada Live stock Auction Sale in Ada Tuesday. Mike sold his hogs and runs a hog business with growing activity.

Larry Gray Mike Gray Ada Mike

Willard Ingram Hospitalized in Alameda

Mrs. Clara Wood reported this week that her son in law Willard Ingram of Alameda California is bedsid e in Alameda hospital.

Clara Wood Willard Ingram Alameda, Calif Alameda

Oil Center Trip by Ada Notables

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas and Mrs. Frank Lewis accompanied by Mrs. Minnie Lewis made a business trip to Ada on Friday.

Bryan Thomas Frank Lewis Ada

Mrs Emmett Del Lamire Returns From Camden Visit

Mrs Emmett Del Lamire and her son Randy returned home Saturday after visiting relatives in Camden Arkansas.

Emmett del Lamire Randy Camden, Ard

visit to Oklahoma City ends in garage door accident

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith visited their daughter Mr and Mrs C E Mullins in Oklahoma City and Mrs Smith injured two fingers in a garage door incident. The injury required about three hours of surgery but she attended Sunday school and church on Sunday.

Ples Sutton Visits Willis Sutton Family Sunday Morning

Ples Sutton of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton on Sunday morning.

Ples Sutton Ada Mrs. Willis Sutton

Visitors Gather For Friday Night at Mc Daniels Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Levis Mr and Mrs Grover Tyree and Mr and Mrs Billy Muriel McDaniels visited Mr and Mrs Earl Mc Daniels Friday night.

Walter Levis Grover Tyree Billy Muriel McDaniels Earl McDaniels

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BY Sue Howry Oil Center Pentecostal Church Bebee Sue Pennington Lee Decker Stratford Mrs. A. 0. Sutton Ronnie Mosley THE ADA Evening News
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