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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1961

Page

7

Wedding Shower Honors Mr and Mrs John G Snidli

A wedding shower Friday evening in Fitts town Baptist Church Fellowship Hall honored Mr and Mrs John G Snidli. Hostesses included Mrs Gertie Mickell and others. gifts opened amid blue lace decor and figurines. Out of town guests listed with names and cities.

Mec John Gareth Snyder the Fittstown Baptist Church Gertie Mickell Mildred Unlich Fern Howry Mable McNeill Marilyn Hasteltine Blanch Skeith

Chambers Family Reunion At Mrs Laura Chambers Home

Mrs Laura Chambers hosted a Sunday family reunion at Pontotoc with 16 attendees. Relatives from across multiple states shared a fried chicken dinner with vegetables, dressing, cake and pie while noting several members absent overseas and elsewhere.

Chambers Laura Chambers Pontotoc Kenneth Chambers Kermit Texe Mex Murrell Hartley Oklahoma City Arthur W. Kolar Chandler Edward Hailes Alene Johnny

Seven Daughters Of Mrs. Mays Are Here For Family Get-together

A reunion of the Mays family was held at Mrs Vertie Mays home 521 Fest Third. First gathering in eight years with many relatives from Ada Colorado Springs Oakland C Sedalia Tulsa and Ata. One son stationed in Okinawa could not attend. Mrs Mays has seven daughters 19 grandchildren and a great grandson.

Mays Vertie Mays J. C Okinawa Ie Tucker

Fittstown Training Union Hosts Lawn Party

The Intermediate Training Union of the Fittstown Baptist Church held a lawn party at the W. Z. Patton home Monday evening. Leaders Mr. and Mrs. Patton and teachers Miss Janelle Lackey and James Ward organized games such as volleyball and badminton. Refreshments included punch and iced watermelon. Miss Lackey received a blouse as a going away gift before she departs to teach in Hominy.

Intermediate Training Union the Fittstown Baptist] Church W. Z. Patton Hoss Patton Janelle Lackey James Ward Lackey

Patio Supper Honors Two On Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth hosted a Monday night patio supper at Oil Center honoring Mrs. Emma Booth and Mrs. Alene Tucker on their birthdays. Two birthday cakes featured prominently. gifts were opened and displayed, with movies shown and recorded by the hosts and guests including Paul Tucker and family, George Booth and children, Vernon Seaff and Larry Booth, Bea Robertson, Tamara Robertson, and other Booths.

Melvin Booth Oil Center Emma Booth Alene Tuckett Dorchie Booth Alene Robertson Alene Tucker Billy Jim Robertson Paul Tucker Tonya Paulin George Booth Vernon Seaff Larry Booth Bea Robertson Tamara Robertson

Former Fittstown Area Resident Merl Markley Dies

Merl Markley of Duncan and former Wooley community resident dies after collapsing at home. He served as farm boss for Magnolia Petroleum Company in the area. Services held Sunday in Duncan with burial in Indiana following his passing.

Fittstown Merl Markley Duncan Wooley Magnolia Petroleum Company Markley Indiana

FHA Officers Spend Day At Sulphur Park

The Vanoss PHA officers held a party at Platt National Park in Sulphur on August 11. They gathered at 10 a.m. and spent the day sightseeing and swimming, with a tour of the Vanoss school building and home economics building. Attendees included Phyllis Summers, Joyca Issacs, Donna Isages, Lenora Dorgan, Phylllis Potter, and Pat Miller. Summers Potter and Cheryl Melton plan to attend the pro planning meeting for the PHA sub district rally.

Vanoss Pha Platt National Pact Sulphur Vanoss School Phyllis Summers Joyca Issacs Donna Isages Lenora Dorgan Phyllis Potter Pat Miller Cheryl’ Melton PHA

Frisco Clubbers Reveal Secrets at Meeting

Frisco Home Demonstration Club members shared a session full of songs prayers and devotionals. A wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Leonard Daniel was planned for Saturday night August 26 at 7 30 p m Hostesses served cookies and punch to eight members two guests and six children.

Simon Patton Homer Herlanded Alfred Baylis Calor Leonard Daniel George Minor Jim Marshall Joe Daniel Homer Herion Windell Price Alvin Minor Simon, Patton Bill McDonald Patty Beth Tracy Calif Sandra Orville Lee Price Anthony Minor Vicky Valerie Mickey Lew Daniel

Reunion at Pennington Home in Sulphur gathers many kin

Mrs la Lee Pennington hosted a family reunion at 1018 West Ardmore Sulphur with forty six relatives present. Attendees included R. R. Cape and Mrs Cape Bristow and Kim Memphis. sisters Mrs Bob Davis and Betty Flits hugh. Mrs R L Sledd and Mr Sledd and children Sulphur, plus Grover Cage Connerville Buddie Shipley Ada Carl Stephens and children Oklahoma City Morris Cape Buster Cape Pauls Valley R Tiernan and children Oklahoma City Doug Williams and children Sulphur L D Sledd Lindsay W H Thomas Oklahoma City Ed Garver Oklahoma City Mrs Hobart Stebbins and children El Dorado Kan and Bert Cape Sulphur.

la Lee Pennington Johnnie Lee Pennington Isabel Kan West Ardmore Sulphur R. R. Cape Cape Bristow Charlie Cape Kim Memphis Tex Bob Davis Davis Betty Flitshugh R. L. Sledd Sledd Grover Cage Connerville Buddie Shipley Ada Carl Stephens Oklahoma City Morris Cape Buster Cape Pauls Valley R. Tiernan Doug Williams L. D. Sledd Lindsay W. H. Thomas Garver Hobart Stebbins el Dorado Bert Cape

Kite Family Reunion Held at Wintersmith Park

A Kite family reunion gathered Sunday at Wintersmith Park with many members in attendance. Speakers listed include Danilo Kite and his wife, J C and Danny Kite of Greenville Tennessee, and families from Anadarko Ada Fort Worth and other areas.

Kite Wintersmith Park Uuneh Danilo J. C Arandson Danny Kite Greenville Tenn Margie Beeler John Bieler Anadarko C. HM Ada Frank Kite Maurie Oklahoma City H. A. Kite Corlgale T. G. Simpson Novian W. P. George Tom Jan Jodie Law Lee George Roger Kite Hlonda K Sam Kite Sammy Nancy Gary Phil Fort Worth Tex

Reunion Held At Fort Supply Home

The Roddys hosted a family reunion at Fort Supply in the Roddy Tourist Court dining hall. Attendees included Ray Cook, Elmer Robersson, Gene Fortenberry, Roy Reddy, Jess Hames, Opal Teel, and Belle Scates among others, with visiting and photos shared during the gathering.

Roddys Albert Roddy Fort Supply Roddy Ray Cook Oil Center Elmer Robertsson Pauls Valley Gene Fortenberry Latta Roy Reddy

Parish Chapel Visitors Bring News Across the County

A long list of local visits and social gatherings fills the Parish Chapel Around the County column. Counts of kinfolk, friends, and neighbors from Shawnee to Ada, Norman to Oklahoma City, converge for meals, suppers, picnics, and church events as families like the Penningtons, Drydens, Isaacs, Magars, and Crawfords share news and hospitality across several towns.

Community visits and family gatherings in Ada area

Local residents from Lindsay Okemah and Ada visit relatives across town. The Strawns and Lavern Willoughby undergo eye surgery. Mary Lou Henson recuperates at Valley View Hospital with Joyce Strawn. Frantz, Willoughby, and Henson families share meals and visits at multiple homes during the week.

Henry Strawn Okeman Strawn Laveen Willoughby Lavern Mary Lou Henson Valley ‘Twe View Hospital Joyce Teddie Strawn Okemah Herman Wilson Ada Juanita Frantz Ray Frantz Marion Willoughby Bryan Hale Elsie Wilson Thella Sherry Frantz

Weekend Visit Notes and New Home Move Ins

Mrs Wanda Lamb and children visited her parents while Mr and Mrs Wirgle Farmer spent Saturday evening with them. Mr and Mrs Robert Czhan of Oklahoma City visited her sister over the weekend. The Tuck family moved into a new house last week.

Alfred Pennington Vasto Pennington Prank Dryden Lilly Miller Verneice Dryden J. W. Law Frank Dryden Irene Klults Stratford Vernalee Dryden Criday Grace Mager Irene Klutts Doris Glenda Ana Magar Walton Isaacs End Artesia N. M Isaacs D. M. Brown Dover Ark W. Xni Willig Isaacs Bert Jones J. A. Patton Johnna Kay Oklahoma City W. N. Isaacs H. L. Kinsey Vaness Calvin Pennington Norman Willie Pierce Maxwell Milo Pennington Pearl Gray Carma P. C. Henson Merrill Henson Eureka Ken P, C, Henson Arlis Martin Fred Grey Patsy Henson Etta Hightower Wanda Lamb Mrs.Wirgle Farmer Robert Czhan Mr. Tucker Tuck Almer Bolloms Mrs. Wayne Farmers Tracy Lynn Summers Chapel Wesley Weber Wesley R. E. Weber Charles Norma Knight Harlengen Tex Bob Gray Bob Oren Gray Center Barbara Newby Kathy Dawn Walnut Grave Neva Glover Reggy Eddie

Westview Sunday School and Community Notes

Westview Sunday school attendance at Westview Baptist Mission was one Sunday morning. All officers and teachers were present. Asa Hutchinson visited his sister in New Mexico. his mother and a niece accompanied him to Oklahoma City. The Shellenberger family hosted visitors including David Shellenberger, who was recovering at home. Brone Shellenberger remained critically ill in Memorial Hospital Ardmore after surgery, while Zantrell and others visited Pauls Valley for business. Fly trouble in local barns noted. grass in pastures turning brown.

Westview Baptist Mission Asa Hutchinson New Mexico Oklahoma City Jess Cronisa la Donna Savanah Shellenberger David Shellenberger Mary Frach Tore Flys Deeky Shellenberger Connie Nelson Linda Iota Maysville Re. Zantrell Pauls Swing Valley Joe Walk Brone Memorial Hospital Ardmore

Marriages and Illness Share Local Notices

Fragmented OCR lists marriages and illness notices from Oklahoma City including Otis Polly Elizabeth Walker Kay Diane Higginbotham Ada and Mrs R E Frank Wayie Davis. The fragment mentions a sick person and vigil periods with relatives aiding from bed, tied to The City classifieds column.

Otis Polly Oklahoma City Elizabeth Walker Oklahoma City R. E. Frank Wayie Davis Meds Weber Kay Diane Higginbotham Ada

Ada Visit Recalls Family Gatherings and Travel

A reader recounts visiting Ada family kin, touring Tecumseh and Shawnee, attending an old-time revival, and sharing a reunion with relatives. The narrative notes bus delays and encounters with acquaintances, plus updates on local visitors and illness within the community.

Ada Tecumseh Bob Crouch Vonda Grace Goodin Paul Anna Shawnee Mattie Weathers Arlene C. F. Beck Wilson Charley Weathers Deal ‘la Murray Claude Weathers Shirley Asher Sid Summers

Thief Tries Gas Theft Causes Garage Fire in Ada

An early morning fire heavily damaged a garage and car at Cap W A Jones residence 301 North Stockton Ada. Thieves siphoned gas from the car and spilled fuel under it causing the blaze with evidence of the theft at the scene. Firemen also responded to unrelated calls including a trash fire on West Fourth and a car brake fire on Mississippi Avenue.

Ada W. A. Jones North Stockton Dudley Young Hieves Jones Young Dra Am Davey Rogers West Fourth Myvi Mississippi W. FE. Ross

Summer's Chosel School Opens Term Aug 25

KONAWA Special The fall term of Summers Chapel School will begin Aug 2 with Clarence Adams principal. Regular bus routes and first day procedures are noted. Teachers include Mrs. Gus Pallas and Mrs. Clarence Adams. The school serves grades one through eight, located northeast of Konawa.

Konawa Summer's Chapel School Clarence Adams Adams Jed Gus Pallas Opm Vicky Ly Summers Chanel Pallas Ora Jones Nonawa

Francis School Sets Enrollment On Friday

Francis School announces enrollment for the 3961 82 term on Friday. Principal Jan Henson says buses will run their regular routes Monday. Classes begin August 28 with the same staff as last year.

Mosier Family Saturday and Sunday Visitation Notes

Tony Mosier spent Saturday night with his grandmother and uncle Mrs. Lan Mosier and Huck Mosire. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Mosier and her son Huck were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mosier and family Ada.

Tony Mosier Lan Mosier Huck Mosire

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Mhes John G. Snidli Tewl Weeds Hve Blanche Skeith Nancy McElroy TEL Ioe Rogers Toppenish Wash Lee Gross Ratliff City Jerry Moore Broken Arrow Ollie Bennett Eldon Flinn AL Nect Wilson Kay Homer Barnes Stonewall Fred Taylor R. E. Young Fitzhugh H. B.turner Wilson Harden Carlton Corbin Bill Auten Minnie Ray Virdel Howry B. B. Ryan W. E. Patton Calvin Brown 5. R. Flinn Vergie Taylor Juanita Townsend Mary Corbin Linda Harden Dale Howry Judy Patton Beadsborn Vivian Ward J. D. Enis Kathy Howry Bernice Stewart M. W. Whitmire D. L. Delaplain Ir. Doolittle Dan Barrick John Juanita Townsend W. A. McElroy W. R. Large Harold Ublich Clifford Wineters Andrew Large Wallace Wigley Frank Patton Bill Thompson Welton Stanford Vicky Stanford Edd Mitchell W. E. Snyder Ronald Mike Arlesia N.M C.E Chat Henry Patsy Debbie Tupelo Lee Henry Winfred W. Henry U. S. Army Hsp Field APO New York N.Y Doy Chambers Terry and Geary Seiling Okla Venchil Chambers Robert Kebra Argentina South America Bernard Louis Rickey Lawson Wesley Burnell Carolyn Smith Richard Tommy Fin Walker Colorado Springs Cole Bill Agrella Pat Alfred Oakland Ways Sharon Linda Jack Hooten Bruce Donna Jackie Bobby Sedalia, Mo J. R. Jenkins Jr Vickie Ata Travis Wheelock Travis TJ Dean and Terry Tulsa Fittstown Training Union Lanny Sliger Linda Griffin Mike Nickell Carl Cackett Sandra Lewis Beatrice Tackett Jerry Reeves Betty Stephens Es Linda Large Charlene Davis Mike Enis Hardy Harden Miss Lackay Mr. Ward Mr. and i Mrs. Pelton FHA Sulphur Park Pennington Jim Hunsucker Hunsuckers Jim Thei Place Florence Isaacs A. &. Melton Sherry Frants Mrs Bill Wilks Lennie Melton Gaar Corner John Cook Lester Cook Ola Fuller Dallas Johnnie Robinson Clinton Neal McDonald McDonald Robinson Fuller Wayne Pennington Bobbi Lovelady Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington Shirley Meccer Milared Clay Orin Clay Orin Vernon Gray Johnna Key M. RR. Tucker Dorothea Cathy Ond Londa Steven Gray Ollie Tucker Jaiora Wood Willie Ploresee Isaacs Cl. Wood W. N Isaacs Ranee Tucker Willie Isaacs Hank Burk Sondra Garrett Galveston Robert Sanders Valley Burks Lee Suntle Rance Tucker Johnnie Sanders Pug Garrett Waller Baucom Atwood Margaret Cagle McAlister Troy Duncan Fred Gray J. R. Blankenship Arran Lewis Herman Ward Blankenship Ward Jimmy Ward Seminole Clifford Law and Family Charles Wood Ray Lamb E. C. Caviner H. Ry Bruce Little B.C. Caviner H.R John Wood Yvonne May Majors Heber Springs Hot Springs May Majors Alice Ray Robinson Wayne McKinzie Dannie ‘Lamb Alil” Mears Betty Mercer Donald Ray Henson Henson Mears P. O. Henson Ss En Westview Lena Atkinson Percy Richardson Seaside Mr. Richardson Cruse Nelens Jack Brundidge Ttute Myers Ronnie Myers Baby Lora Lynn Tommy Ann Jeanna Sue Bratcher Alan Shhollenberger Santa Fe The Bee Chicago Texas California Great Southwest
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