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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
2
Local social notes list numerous supper visitors and weekend gatherings across Ada, Pickett, Kingston and surrounding areas. Recurring names include Clifford, Summers, Ownbey, Griffith, Hat cher, Hatcher, Summers, Miller, Walker and others. News mentions rain, a rodeo trip, and family visits from Lawton, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Sable Harden and children Martha Ruth Deanna and Sable Jr ate dinner Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat. They also visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Harden.
Mr and Mrs Charles Marsh report their son Charles Ray along with Nancy Linda and Tommy moving to Dennison Texas last week. George Brown son of A D Brown is on leave from Camp Polk Louisiana. The Browns also have another son Dotson at Camp Polk. Kennedy and Leon Brown return home after two weeks duty with the National Guard at Camp Chaffee.
Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Upton of Tishomingo and others including Mr. and Mrs. Odie Gilbert and Gala Lynne of Ardmore visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford.
Mrs Sonny Leader came back Thursday from Stillwater after attending the Farm Home Conference last week. Diana and Donna Kay Leader stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford during her absence.
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted a family dinner Sunday with Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada and the couple's parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks in attendance.
Jackie and Melinda Wofford from Pampa Texas visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford and their parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat for a family gathering.
Sonny Leader Dickie Clifford and Gene Joplin visited Wolf Sunday and will move there next weekend. They spent the day mowing the yard and doing general cleaning.
Mrs Corkey Brashier and children and Joyce Brown went to Ada Friday night to a movie. Mrs Knox Lee Sweat and Donna Maysville visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat.
Mrs. Marion Hunt was hostess for the Hart Home Demonstration Club last Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stanfield Morence, Ariz., arrived last Tuesday to spend their vacation in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Stanfield. They are also visiting with his grandmother, Mrs. J. E. Dunn, and other relatives.
Mrs. Ben Ownbey learned last Tuesday that her father Ance Good, in Arizona, was very ill though he improved somewhat by week’s end. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penrod sold their dairy cattle to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neff. Mrs. Neff approved milking cows with a cheerful remark. Mrs. Ben Ownbey joined Mrs. Ercy Ownbey visiting sister Mrs. Fussell.
Report notes Mrs. Johnson spent Tuesday night at Roff, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson who hosted the event.
Correction: the collision involved Dick Pipes and his family of Roff, not Ernest Pipes and family. Dick remained in hospital Saturday but was improving. Ernest visited his hospitalized brother.
Karen Penrod visited Mrs Grace Johnson and May on Friday morning. Becky and Susan Penrod and their cousin Jinks Penrod Pickett visited Sunday morning. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert. Sunday afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Sales Ada Mrs. Laura Johnson and her granddaughters Karen and Lisa Soutee.
Mrs Arno Griffith and Shirley accompanied Mrs Max Griffith to Oklahoma City for a medical check up Friday. Mrs Max Griffith recently underwent surgery.
Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey and their nephew Charles Ownbey traveled to Ada on Saturday. Mrs Ownbey visited Mrs Fussell while Charles visited his uncle and aunt.
Pontotoc County gains approval for drought relief feed grain purchase under the U S Department of Agriculture program announced by Senators Monroney Edmondson and Representative Steed. Several nearby counties also approved for the feed grain plan and for haying and grazing on soil bank land with details pending locally.
The Agriculture Department reports farmers receive about 23 cents of every consumer dollar for goods of domestic farm origin. Americans spend about $104 billion yearly on these products, up $14 billion since 1958, while farmers’ receipts total $24 billion. The report cites rising farm real estate values and low mortgage delinquencies, with cattle feeding declines in Arizona, California, and Colorado. It also notes cotton crop forecasts, feed grain production below needs, and a cautious outlook tied to Western soil moisture.
The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture released current local price quotes for cash wheat and eggs. Wheat traded around 1.37 to 1.43 per bushel across various towns, with Oklahoma City quotes near 1.40 to 1.43. Egg prices were steady by grade, with large eggs around 38 to 39 cents, mediums 29 to 30, and small 19 to 20. Fowl prices held at 5 to 13 cents depending on weight.
US cattle in light supply with 5 400 calves and 600 other cattle not enough to sustain trades. Feeder cattle and calves dominate receipts with mixed good and choice lots. Prices shown range from 16.00 to 23.70 for various weight classes, with feeder steers 19.70 to 23.40 and heifers 16.00 to 20.20. Hog receipts around 500 with barrows and gilts 16.00 to 17.25 and sows 12.50 to 14.50. Sheep 200 head with limited demand.
The Homer project plans 8600 feet of eight inch and 4500 feet of six inch water mains plus services east of Homer School. Funding will be private with FHA guarantee. Bidders include Hunt 79997 Reese Bro 81555 Rex Bentley 80247.50 Case Turner Moore 61528.50 Allstate 91743.60 Druvstein 77220.
NASA displays will fill the Oklahoma Science and Arts auditorium during the fair. A new exhibit center near Tinker Air Force Base and the Oklahoma City Air Material Command will also participate, with NASA’s space photo exhibit shown at the Oklahoma Art Center as part of the International Photographic Exhibition. The nine day event runs September 26 to October 4 in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield with guests Mr and Mrs Ken Stanfield and boys fished Saturday afternoon. They caught many small fish but no large ones. Doug Stanfield spoke with Charles Ownbey during the outing.
Mrs Alma Dunn visited Fitzhugh this week with Mr Earl Stewart and Mrs Stewart. Mrs Stewart brought her mother home Wednesday and visited the Stan fields.
Mr and Mrs Ken Stanfield and their boys visited the Alahoma City Zoo Sunday. Doug and Kevin enjoyed the trip very much.
Ada Cantwell Grace Johnson and May joined Mrs. Roy Cantwell visiting Mrs. John Ray on Saturday in a family gathering likely at her home.
A parish notices page lists gatherings and visits among Parish Chapel residents and relatives. Mrs Purley Oxley and family visited sister Mrs Jim Magar in Stratford and Ada. many neighbors traveled between Ada, Stratford, and Lawton. Several funerals, church events, and home visits are noted, including Rev. Leroy Baker stopping by.
Mr and Mrs Curt Wells and Billy Rebee and Mrs John Wells of Granite visited Mr and Mrs Pod Law Tuesday night. The children of Mrs Lillie Miller hosted a birthday dinner for her.
Mr and Mrs Max Law and Mr and Mrs J W Law with Gregg and Lynette spent Sunday afternoon at Wintersmith Park enjoying a family outing in the sunshine.
Miss Patsy Stiles has gone to Vallejo to spend time with her aunt and will be employed there. Johnie Stiles is now employed at the Galey service station. Mrs. Elma Law visited Thursday evening with Mrs. Henry Nessel and Mrs. Juanita Stiles. Residents enjoy the rain and cooler weather. A Juanita Stiles sister has spent two weeks visiting relatives. Mrs. Aleta Law and her granddaughter Robin visited Monday with Mrs. J. W. Law.
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cox of Glen visit Sunday evening with Shelia and Lynda Henson and their mother Mrs. Cliff Mears and Mr. Mears at Mrs. Etta Hightower’s home.
Marshall Cox Sr was Tuesday dinner guest of his daughter Mrs Albert Pinley and Mr Pinley at their home.
Shelia Herson and Denise Jones visited their grandmother Mrs Gracie Mears and Mr Mears in Oklahoma City. Denise and Gregg Jones spent Tuesday night with their aunt Mrs Tim Cox and family.
Mrs. Phylis Jones and Mrs. Ber lene Hudson visited Mrs. Pat Cox and family Wednesday morning. M. C. Cox Jr. came with his father Marshell Cox Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cox on Saturday morning. Calvin Laxton dropped by Friday night to see the Cox household.
Mrs. Ruby Dryden and Florence Isaacs visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington on Wednesday. Sondra Garrett spent Tuesday with her grandmother, Mrs. Floy Burk.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Abbott and their children Ada visited Willie and Florence Isaacs on Monday sharing news and hospitality during a local social call.
Mrs Janie Fulton of Headton spent most of last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch. She also took them to their doctor for their regular check up.
Mr and Mrs J A Patton and their children Johnna Kay and Gregg from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Florence Isaacs. The Pattons and Mrs Clareta Gray with Vickie were seen shopping in Ada Saturday. Florence Isaacs and the couple were noted in the outing.
Eleven club members from Pontotoc County and two agents traveled from Ada to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater for the Homemakers Conference. The event, the 47th annual, traced the council’s growth since 1910 from rural uplift efforts to 17 standing committees and OSU Extension involvement. Exhibits covered housing decor health fabrics storage safety and civil defense with mobile health units offering free tests.
Patton and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family, sharing a family gathering at their home.
Mike Ward, the grandson, visited Anna Mae Sutton along with Chris and Beverley on Friday.
Mrs. Ethel Steen of Muskogee and Mrs. Flora Blankenship of Shawnee spent Thursday and Friday with their sister Mrs. Opal Ward.
Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Virgie Pennington Tuesday in a social call noting friendship and daily life in the community.
Mrs. Carolyn Ward spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hulsey in Shawnee. Mr. Hulsey had surgery Tuesday morning.
Mrs Opal Ward and Florence Isaacs visited Sunday evening with Walter Gibson and Maude Bragg in Stratford. Walter Gibson and Mrs Bragg accompanied the guests during the informal social hour.
Maude Bragg of Stratford visited their cousin Mrs. Clora Wood on Monday.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Cathy and Londa Mrs Clareta Gray and Vickie attended singing near Wynnewood Saturday night.
Gary and Larry Gray Donnie Lamb Elton Farmer Tommy Willoughby Crol Willoughby Weldon Prince Paula Tucker Janice Chilcoat Sondra Garrett Dorothea Tucker Rodney Gray Mike Gray Janice Franks attend youth camp at Talequah this week representing the parish chapel.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter and their two sons spent Sunday in Oklahoma City with her parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker, sharing a family reunion moment.
Elma Law Irene Wood and Joan and Verneice Dryden were visitors in Florence Isaacs home this week confirming social ties and hospitality among local residents.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts Monday night. Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Myrtle Evans visited Saturday with Mrs Perl Roberts. Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts visited his brother Mr and Mrs Allie Roberts Saturday.
Mrs Pearl Roberts learned her sister Mrs Geraldine McCutcheon Bullard of Los Angeles California had entered a hospital there for surgery on Monday morning.
Rev and Mrs Clive Jared and family from Coweta are spending a few days with Mrs Jareds parents Rev and Mrs Bert Jones.
Mrs Jewell Jones visited Mrs Elva Lane on Sunday, sharing time and conversation in the neighborhood meeting.
Rev and Mrs Don Cooley and family of Ochelata recently visited her parents Rev and Mrs Bert Jones.
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