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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1963

Page

7

Union Hill Church Notes and School Enrollment

Union Hill Baptist Church reports 60 Sunday school attendees and a morning sermon by Layman Don Newby. Night service canceled so members could attend the Haggai crusade. Special songs were performed for Myra Nell Garrett and Glenn Jones, with visitors listed from Arlington Texas, Walnut Grove and Illinois. Union Hill School plans enrollment August 23 and classes start August 26.

Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Myra Nell Garrett Glenn Jones Barbara Newby Carol Ware Rick Bacon Arlington Tex Barbara Horton Walnut Grove Blain Linfeiter Alice Jane Sandy Illinois Union Hill

Ada Visitors Observe Mrs Karr in Globe Arizona

Mr and Mrs Willie Townsend of Ada along with Mr and Mrs Cleo Settle Miery Phylis and Homer visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr recently in Globe Arizona.

Willie Townsend Ada Cleo Settlemiery Phylis Homer Globe, Ariz

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Steele and Beverly Visit J B Jones

Mr and Mrs Gene Steele and Beverly from Canada visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones recently in Lake Charles Louisiana. The gathering included Hurley Raymer and Adonna Norwood of Lake Charles.

Gene Steele Beverly Hurley Raymer Adonna Norwood Lake Charles J. B. Jones

Walker Family Visit Highlights Ada Roots and Newborn

Mr. and Mrs. Aubry Walker and family of Wichita Kansas visited Mr. and Mrs. W C Rose along with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose and Mr. and Mrs. Obra Young of Fitzhugh last week. The Roses are proud great grandparents of David Wayne Walker II born July 10. He is the son of Wayne Walker of Wichita and Aubry Walker former Ada residents. Mrs Walker is the former Cathryn Rose.

Aubry Walker Wichita Kan Earl Rose Obra Young Fitzhugh W. C. Rose David Wayne Walker II Wayne Walker Wayne Ada Walker Cathryn Rose

Visitors Gather As Family Bids Time At Ada Grandmother

Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer at Hester s Nursing Home with Grandmother Archer last week as visitors came from Ada Chickasha Nashville Tenn Borger Tex Westmorland Valencia Latta Oklahoma City Walnut Grove and nearby towns. Lewis Archer stationed in Africa writes of 115 degree heat while reading Ada Weekly News.

Leonard Archer Grandmother Archer Hester's Dale Rube Delozier Patsy Reamy Walnut Grove Lawrence Archer Bettie Carol Archer Chickasha Lewis Archer Africa Lewis Ada Weekly News Fred Macky Borger Tex Walter McAnally Mackys Colorado McAnallys John Fortenberry Westmorland Calif Estell McGee Amarillo Gene Fortenberry Latta James Rhynes Gary McAnally Ada Johnnie Allan Oklahoma City William Henson Billy Duke Rhynes Westview Bill McAnally Alvin McAnally Luther Parker Larry Archer Ann Rennie Johnson Tommy Johnson Mrydle Newton Francis Macky Vamossa

Local Family News and Illness Updates

Mrs. Bill McAnally and girls visited Saturday while Bill began remodeling but fell ill and is improving this week. Elvin Burge of Ada is seriously ill at Valley View Hospital after major surgery last week. Burge, a former Walnut Grove resident, remains hospitalized. Visitors to Mr and Mrs Earl Rose include Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham, Mr and Mrs C D Enloe, Mr and Mrs J B Jones, Mr and Mrs Gene Steel and Beverly Canadian, Mr and Mrs Robert Golden, Lynda and Mike.

Fred Macky Bill McAnally Elvin Burge Ada Valley View Hospital Burge Burger Walnut Grove Earl Rose F. L. Cunningham C. D. Enloe J. B. Jones Gene Steel Beverly Robert Golden Lynda Mike

Ada dinner hosts recall Jones Newby Newby guests

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby with Kathy were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones and Glenn on Sunday.

Ben Jones Ada Don Newby Kathy F. C. Jones Glenn

Visitors list includes local and out of town guests

Others visiting during the week were Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis Ada Rick Bacon Arlington Tex Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham and Judson Kirby Latta Mr J B Jones Mr Oliver Crane Oil Center Lawrence Archer and Larry Newby.

Glen Wallis Ada Rick Bacon Arlington Tex F. L. Cunningham Judson Kirby Latta J. B. Jones Oliver Crane Oil Center Lawrence Archer Larry Newby

Kathy Visits Newby Family Amid Haggai Crusade

Kathy stayed with her grandparents while Mr and Mrs Newby attended the Haggai Crusade at Oil Center on Sunday evening. Larry and Ron are mentioned as part of the Newby circle.

Don Newby Kathy Melvin Newby Larry Ron Oil Center Mrs. Newby

Kellams Visit Relatives in Antlers

Mr and Mrs Alfred Kellams visited relatives and friends at Antlers Sunday in a brief social note highlighting their trip and local greetings.

Alfred Kellams Antlers

Kirkes Family Notes From Ada Visit and Delights

Granddaughter Mrs. Willa Savage expressed desire for Oklahoma watermelons and cantaloupes, preferring local varieties to those in Spain. The Kirkes enjoyed cool weather in Ada during a visit to Mrs. J. T. Kennimer and spent time with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Steel and Beverly of Canadian, Mr. Hurle Raymer, and Adonna Norwood of Lake Charles.

J. W. Kirkes Willa Savage Oklahoma Spain Willa J. T. Kennimer Ada J. B. Jones Gene Steel Beverly Hurle Raymer Adonna Norwood Lake Charles

Valley View Hospital Visits By Local Residents

Mrs Mavis Little Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Orphelene Hall visited Mrs Wasse Bottoms a parent at Valley View Hospital last week in California.

Mavis Little Daisy Binion Orphelene Hall California Wasse Bottoms Valley Vew Hostal Lat

Lynda Golden Visits Morgan Couple in Byers

Lynda Golden visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morgan in Byers Saturday night to spend time with the couple and share updates.

Lynda Golden Clarence Morgan Byers

Goodneighbor Club Meeting Notes at Cunningham Home

The Goodneighbor Club met with Mrs. Oma Enloe on August 7. Minutes were read by Mrs. Emma Jones. Bible readings and a demonstration on barbecued meats were given. Delights included salads and recipes. Refreshments were served to a large group including Corene Kellams, Lavona Jones, Barbara Newby, Kathy, and Orpheline Hall. Next meeting set for August 21 at Mrs. Lela Rose’s home. Mrs. Hall, a former club member, from San Diego is noted.

Emma Jones Oma Enloe Daisy Binion Lavona Jones Lillie Karr Barbara Newby Kathy Judy Bray Penny Kenny Ethelene Golden Randy Teresa Carol Gary Lela Rose Corean Kellams Orpheline Hall San Diego Calif

Mr and Mrs Jones Visit Tilley and Lee Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ben Jones visit Mr and Mrs R E Tilley Sunday afternoon and Mr and Mrs John Lee Latta.

Ben Jones R. E. Tilley John Lee Latta

Kirby Family Visiting and Lake Texoma Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs James Kirby and family of Lake Charles Louisiana visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne and Mrs Eula Kirby of Ada last week. Over Friday night camping and fishing at Lake Texoma included James Kirby and family Judson Kirby Brenda Barbara Eula Kirby Fred Jones Wayne and P W Sutton.

James Kirby Lake Charles Fred Jones Wayne Eula Kirby Ada Lake Texoma Judson Kirby Brenda Barbara P. W. Sutton

Keelings and Newbys Visit Friends and Family

Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling visited Mr and Mrs Frank Williams and Lois Ada on Monday. The Keelings and Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby of Oil Center visited Doyle Newby and family last week. Doyle Newby has been ill but improved this week.

Lee Keeling Frank Williams Lois Ada Melvin Newby Oil Center Doyle Newby

Cochran Family Visitors and Fishing Trip

Miss Helen Cochran spends the week with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran Jr and family in Midwest City. Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Sr and Helen return from a Houston vacation where she enjoyed deep sea fishing catching two pound speckled trout. They also visit Mr and Mrs Curtis Roberts in Dallas. Lena Cochran visits Bettie Nealy at Valley View Hospital last week.

Helen Cochran Elmer Cochran, Jr Midwest City Elmer Cochran Sr Helen Houston Elmer Cochran Curtis Roberts Dallas Lena Cochran Bettie Nealy Valley View Hospital

Fox Reunion at Wintersmith Park Picnic

A Fox reunion gathered at Wintersmith Park on Sunday for a picnic lunch and visiting enjoyed by all. A large white cake featured in the gathering as a centerpiece.

Wintersmith Park

Bible shaped cake decorates Fox Family event

A Bible shaped cake with white icing and pink decorations carried the message God Bless Fox Family. The evening included photography and more than 69 attendees.

God Bless Fox Family

Lake Texoma Skiing Trip Involving Local Residents

Kathy along with Miss Mary Lou Kellams Patsy Anders Glenn Jones and Larry Newby spent Saturday afternoon at Lake Texoma enjoying skiing and swimming in warm weather and clear waters.

Don Newby Kathy Mary Lou Kellams Patsy Anders Glenn Jones Larry Newby Lake Texoma

Joneses Visit Kirkes on Thursday

Ham and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkes Thursday.

Newby Visits Burns to Round Up Cattle for Fly Spraying

Don Newby visited Mr. and Mrs. Coy Burns on Saturday and borrowed their horse to help gather the Newby and Jones cattle for fly spraying.

Don Newby Mrs. Coy Burns Newby and Jones

Ebrite Family Visitation From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebrite and family, with Mr and Mrs Harry Lynn Ebrite of Oklahoma City, visited Mr and Mrs George Ebrite Friday night and Saturday.

Arthur Ebrite Harry Lynn Ebrite Oklahoma City George Ebrite

Local Visitation Notes From California to Regina

Mr and Mrs Dan Bland of Barbara and Brenda Lancaster California visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Tucker of Regina Regie and Dewayne last week. Leonard Tucker and family visited Bill Bland Wewoka. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Dan Bland Brenda and Barbara California. Blands are former Union Hill residents. A E Tucker Morre recently.

Dan Bland Barbara Brenda Lancaster Calif Millie Smith Ada Joe Tatum Leonard Tucker Regina Regie Dewayne Bill Bland Wewoka California Bland Union Hill A. E. Tucker Morre

Ada shoppers visit Ada on Saturday

Mr Bunyard rests at home after several days on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman were seen shopping and handling business in Ada on Saturday.

Mr. Bunyard Raymond Laseman Ada

Roff Family Vacation Plans Highlight Local News

Mr and Mrs Stanley Roff are vacationing in the western United States. They will visit their son Stanley Roff Jr and family in Washington state. Roff Baptist Church canceled Sunday night services while the revival crusade continued. Rev Jerry Queen conducts a Sulphur revival August 11 through August 18. Mr and Mrs Lowell were shopping in Sulphur on Friday.

Stanley Roff Stanley Roff, Jr Washington Roff Baptist Church Jerry Queen Mr. and Mrs. Lowell

Roff couple show Venezuela trip slides at club event

Mr and Mrs Price ranchers northeast of town presented slides of their August trip to Venezuela. They visited their son and his family on a northern ranch. he works for an oil company. The Prices toured the northern part of the country during their visit.

Roff Sportsmen’s Club

Hart By May Johnson Visiting Friends

Mrs. Bert Wright and grandchildren Corley and Mollie Summers visited Mrs. Bob Hatcher on Tuesday. Mrs. Leslie Crawford visiting from Tucson and her mother Mrs. J E Dunn called on Mrs. Bill Thomason and Mrs. Alice Crawford Wednesday. Mr. Erey Owenbey had a medical check up Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Summers were also mentioned.

Bob Hatcher Robert Bert Wright Corley Mollie Summers Leslie Crawford Tucson Ariz J.E. Dunn Bill Thomason Alice Crawford Erey Owenbey

Visits and family gatherings in Oklahoma hints of community life

Fragments recall guests and visits across rural households. Gina and a Pauls Valley family spend time with Gertie Summers. Kenneth Stanfield and family travel in Oklahoma meeting Ercy Owenbey. Alma Maddox and grandson Wesley visit the Bob Penrod home with guests Connie Bouma. Evert Summers receives a surprise birthday dinner hosted by Roberta Summers. Copies show social rounds among Summers, Hatchers, and Stanfields with neighbors Grant Johnson and May.

Alma Maddox Wesley, Gaar Corner Bob Penrod Connie Bouma

Local Social Notes From Roff and Fitzhugh Areas

Mollie Summers and Mrs. Walter Simmons and Mrs. Lois Young and Mrs. Alfred Flowers are listed residents from Roff Demmitt and Las Vegas. Nettie Hodges visited Ercy Owenbey. Monday visitors at Shelby Stanfield's home included Earl Stewart Jr. Kenneth Stanfield and sons fished Friday while Kenneth's wife and Leslie Crawford visited Earl Stewart in Fitzhugh.

Mollie Summers Walter Simmons Roff Lois Young Demmitt Tex Alfred Flowers Las Vegas Nev Nettie Hodges Ercy Owenbey Shelby Stanfield Earl Stewart Jr Kenneth Stanfield and Sons Kenneth Leslie Crawford Earl Stewart Fitzhugh

Modern economy taints leisure and loan favors

A fragmented note complains that daily costs and debt pressures reshape comfort and policy. It argues that a dollar once built endurance but now lacks value, urging nations to borrow while economies demand cooling and restraint.

Grandpa's Boy

A brief reminiscence notes a feller tiring of niceties can return home and mentions odds of accidents among people, plus a casual aside on blue jeans once called overalls and worn by men.

Mrs Mary Nell Cummings Visits Bob Gray Family

Mrs Mary Nell Cummings and her children Don Newby and Kathy Daisy Bin Ion Mavis Little visited Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Ricky and Russell Saturday.

Mary Nell Cummings Don Newby Kathy Daisy Binion Mavis Little Bob Gray Ricky and Russell

Burleson Couple Heads South To Mississippi Cattle Sale

Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson with Mr and Mrs Holmes left Saturday for Mississippi to attend a cattle sale and will return on Wednesday.

Ralph Burleson Holmes Mississippi

Morrison Family Visit To Plainview Texas

Mr and Mrs Walter Morrison visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Travis Gorie and their children in Plainview Texas last week.

Walter Morrison Travis Gorie Plainview Tex

Ada couple moves to Dallas after graduation

Mr and Mrs Eddie Etchieson left Ada for Dallas during the past week. Eddie Etchieson is a graduate of East Central State College at the summer term.

Eddie Etchieson Ada Dallas Etchieson East Central State College

Coston Family Visit Includes Grandsons in Vernon and Walters

Mr and Mrs Grady Coston visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs S H Kays in Vernon Texas Thursday and Friday Their two grandsons Grady Van and Coston returned home with them for a few days visit They also visited son Grady Truitt and family in Walters on Friday Their grandson David Coston returned home with the Costons Their son in law J R Kays plans to enter a hospital for surgery very soon

Grady Coston S. H. Kays Vernon Tex Grady van and Coston Grady Truitt Walters David Coston Costons J. R. Kays

Snodleys Visit Lasemans Before Western Move

Mr. and Mrs. Sibyl Snodley of Wilburton visited Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Laseman on Wednesday. They travel toward Pampa Texas, where they own a home. A daughter and son-in-law, recently returned from a three year German posting with the armed forces, will join them.

Sibyl Snodley Wilburton Lowell Laseman Pampa Tex Mrs. Travis Germany

Mrs Sulley Dial Leaves For Colorado Vacation

Mrs Sulley Dial departed Tuesday with relatives for a vacation in Colorado.

Ada Clinic Treats Mrs. Lola Tyrie

Mrs. Lola Tyrie is receiving treatment at the Ada Clinic, with care coordinated by local medical staff. The report provides no further details on diagnosis or prognosis.

Lola Tyrie Ada

Simmons Celebrate Mary Open House At Roff Home

Mr and Mrs W W Simmons held an open house Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 to celebrate Mary. Hosts were the couple's children Bonnie Walls, Raymond Simmons, Victoria Flowers, Eugene Simmons, Louis Young, and Hubert Simmons, all listed with hometowns.

W. W. Simmons Mary Bonnie Walls Raymond Simmons Roff Victoria Flowers Las Vegas Nev Eugene Simmons Kimbell Louis Young Denmitt Tex Hubert Simmons

Arter Family Visits Fort Worth as Walls Relate

Mr and Mrs Verlin Arter and their son Lee of Fort Worth are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H B Walls. Mrs Walls is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W W Simmons.

Garretts Host Visitor Going to Durcanville Texas

Mr and Mrs Raymond Garrett entertain their son in law SP-4 I W Kolarik who is set to depart for an assignment in Durkanville Texas beginning September 1 with the family noting the upcoming move.

Raymond Garrett I. W. Kolarik Durcanville, Tex

Mrs Lucretia Lackey Returns From Albuquerque Visit

Mrs. Lucretia Lackey and her two grandsons returned this weekend from a monthlong vacation with her son Don in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Lucretia Lackey Don Albuquerque N. M

Tulsa Teachers Visit From Nearby Cities

Mrs. Nova Etchieson hosted her daughter Mrs. Wilma Blevins of Tulsa for an overnight stay. The two plan to visit all week and see another daughter Mrs. Stella Keys in Tulsa. Both Keys and Blevins teach in Tulsa public schools.

Nova Etchieson Wilma Blevins Tulsa Etchieson Stella Keys Keys Mrs. Blevins Tulas

Ada Women Visit Roff Parents

Mrs. Dean Tyler of Oklahoma and Mrs. Victor Vallery Jr of Ada visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bunyard in Roff.

Dean Tyler Oklahoma Victor Vallery, Jr Ada Lee Bunyard Roff

Crossword ACROSS AND DOWN Puzzle Clues

A compact puzzle listing across and down clues with hints like peruses wheel part and dance step plus compass point and guided as entries. Includes many numbered clues from 1 to 57 across and down with hints such as ram gaze and hinder and various body parts.

Keresan

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