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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1963

Page

10

Local Families Share Monday Night Visit

Mr and Mrs Jack West Jolene and Jackie of Ada and Rev and Mrs Bob Haskins Robbin Trecia Rusty and Randy visited Mr and Mrs Vance Minor Monday night. The Vance Minors visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs George Minor.

Jack West Jolene Jackie Ada Bob Haskins Robbin Trecia Rusty Randy Vance Minor Vance Minors George Minor

Chancys Arrive in Tampa Family Heads to Kingston

Mr and Mrs Bill Chancy and children of Tampa arrived Tuesday. Jer ry and Jim Marshall joined them for a Kingston house hunting trip Tuesday afternoon. The Chancys plan to teach there this year.

Bill Chancy Tampa Fla Jerry Jim Marshall Kingston House Lee Cross Centrahoma Jim Sid Marshall Mike Campbell Shirley Hisan Bill Chaneys David Wanda Kenny Braddock Catfish Bay Lake Texoma Pat Campbell Dale Snow

Accidental Fall Injures Woman Wrists and Hip

Mildred moved from the divan to a swivel rocker by a single window. The chair tipped as she stepped onto it causing a sprained wrist and a badly bruised hip.

Mildred

McCarty Family Moves to Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty Tonya and Garry have just moved to Tulsa from an unspecified prior location. The note identifies the family and their relocation context.

Vernon McCarty Tonya Garry Tulsa Mr. McCarty

Vacation Bible School Parade and Park Picnic Noted in Stonewall

The report lists Orvillee Price, Tonya McCarty, Mrs. Boda Hisaw, Shirley Hisaw and Mrs. Bessie Baylis participating in a Stonewall parade of the vacation Bible school and later attending a picnic lunch at Wintersmith Park after the event. Local Boy Scout Troop 21 also spent Saturday at Wintersmith Park swimming.

Boy Scout Wintersmith Park Orvillee Price Tonya McCarty Boda Hisaw Shirley Hisaw Bessie Baylis Stonewall

Robbins Family Home Gets New Cement Porch Floor

Mr and Mrs W R Robbins completed a new cement porch floor with help from Glenn Mobley and family of Garland Texas who stayed several days. Visitors included Mrs Robert Gillan Thorn town Indiana and her niece Maria Brown Grand Prairie Texas who weekended with the Robbins. Gillan left for England to join her husband an exchange teacher. Mack McClanahan and Marion Robbins former. and James Robbins with children from Ada visited. Jim Sid and Jerry Marshall also called on the Robbins family Saturday.

W. R. Robbins Glenn Mobley Vickie Glenda Garland Tex Robbins Robert Gillan Thorntown Ind Marcia Brown Grand Prairie Gillan England

Students visit during Friday evening with the Marshalls

A fragment notes Thursday marks the start of Ted’s senior year in college. Jim Sid and Jerry Marshall visited Friday evening with their group, but details remain sparse.

Ted Jim Sid Jerry Marshall

Mrs Sue Henry Visits Ada With Virgil Johnsons

Mrs Sue Henry of Stonewall dined with her sister and brother in law the Virgil Johnsons. They took Mrs Henry to Ada on business in the afternoon accompanying the Johnsons.

Virgil Johnsons Sue Henry Stonewall the Johnsons Johnsons Henry Ada

Local Visits Highlight Week in Pontotoc County

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott of Cleburne Texas visited the Coy Byrd family with Arlie and Jennifer. James Cradduck and Deann from Anason Texas stopped by, as did Homer Jumper of Pleasant Hill and Bertie Sherrell with Allie Glenn of Fittstown. Dora Daniel attended a Stillwater homemakers conference representing the Frisco H.D. Club with twelve Pontotoc County ladies.

Bill Scott Arlie Jennifer Cleburne Tex Scott Coy Byrd James Cradduck Deann Anason The Byrds Bertie Sherrell Allie Glenn Fittstown Dora Daniel Stillwater Dora Frisco H.D Pontotoc County

Local visitors call on Ada residents and town pair

Mr. and Mrs. Don Marshall of Hollis Texas and Hugh Hunter of Stratford visited Thursday afternoon with Dora Daniel and Clara Kennedy of Ada.

Don Marshall Hollis, Tex Hugh Hunter Stratford Dora Daniel Clara Kennedy Ada

Mrs Daniel Illness Update From Local Doctor

Mrs John Daniel is on the sick list this week. Her doctor warned if the medicine given Monday does not clear her trouble she may need hospital care.

John Daniel

Mrs Bea Morgan and Jean Visit Barnes Sunday

Mrs Bea Morgan and Jean called on Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes during a Sunday visit.

Bea Morgan Jean Jack Barnes

Voyles and Hisaws Host Family Visits Across States

E F Voyles of Ada and Les lie Voyles of Texas visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ca ger Hisaw. Robert Hisaw and sons of Ada visited Wednesday with the Hisaws.

E. F. Voyles Ada Leslie Voyles Texas Cager Hisaw Robert Hisaw

Minor Family Visits and Birthday at Daniel Home

Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor and Anthony with Mr and Mrs Vance Minor dined with Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel for Mrs Daniels birthday. Buck Daniel visited. Joe Daniels family hosted relatives including Floyd Ingram at a zoo picnic. Harold Uhlich and children from Harden City visited Monday.

Alvin Minor Anthony Vance Minor Joe Daniel Mrs. Daniel Buck Daniel Mr. Daniel Floyd Ingram Moore Zoo Harold Uhlich Harden City

Braddock Family Stranded En Route to Lake Texoma

Mrs Frances Braddock and her children were en route to Lake Texoma for a picnic when their car slowed and would not pull. A man from Ada was called to tow the vehicle as their blue Chevy returned from the shop.

Frances Braddock Lake Texoma

Parrott Family Returns From Arkansas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parrott and granddaughter Brenda Parrott have returned from Arkansas where they visited Mrs. Parrott's parents Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Smith and sister Mrs. Aud Starr and family. Brenda will spend the week with her grandparents.

Family reunion gathers relatives across several states

Mrs. John Allred and Bill Sims of Montgomery arrive with Bertie Williams of Odessa and Gene Sabatine and Carrie Sims of Ada. They join Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lauderdale at Bennington for a family reunion. Lee Reel of Nashville Arkansas also attends. William Campbell of Latta dines with the Allreds.

John Allred Bill Sims Montgomery Ala Bertie Williams Odessa Tex Gene Sabatine Healdton Carrie Sims Ada Bennington Leon Lauderdale Lee Reel Nashville, Ark William Campbell Latta the Allreds

Myers family returns from Northwest trip with Canada and Colorado sights

Mr. and Mrs. Buford Myers and family wrap up a three week vacation visiting Borger Colorado Canada and several provinces. They toured the Colorado National Monument Little Swissland Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and saw a glass plant in Medicine Hat. Mrs. Milligan Sr. drives solo from Pittsburgh to visit relatives then heads to New Orleans. The Milligan family tours Rainbow Temple in McAlester and views the dam project near Eufaula, shut for viewing.

Buford Myers United States Borger Tex Durango Colo Colorado Colorado National Monument Swissland Yellowstone Glacier Mountain National Paks Myers Canada Fort McCloud Alberta Saskatchewan Mr. Myers Medicine Hat Hazel-Atlas Glass Ada George Milligan Sr George Milligan Jr Milligan Pittsburgh New Orleans McAlester Rainbow Temple

Myers Family Tour Highlights Can ada Trip

The Myers traveled through the Dakotas visiting Mount Rushmore and stopped in Nebraska and Kansas before returning home tired but happy. Mrs Myers hoped for rest before any future trips while the family used motels and a camping tent when needed.

Canada Myers Dakotas Mount Rushmore Nebraska Kansas Mrs. Myers

Balthrops Visit Pauls Valley Family

Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop of Pauls Valley visited here Sunday with Jerry s parents Mr and Mrs Clovis Balthrop Clovis had been ill for months but improved enough to take a ride with his son John He had been bedfast several months and was glad to be outside for a change.

Jerry Balthrop Pauls Valley Jerry Clovis Balthrop John

Mrs Teague Returns Home After Hospital Tests

Mrs J E Teague comes home from the hospital where she underwent a series of tests. She will remain in bed for a week before resuming normal activities.

J. E. Teague

Dennie Family Attends New Bethel Service in Konawa Visit

Mr and Mrs Gene Dennie and their children visited Sunday evening and attended services at New Bethel Baptist Church They lived in the community briefly and are frequent visitors now the family resides in Konawa Oklahoma.

Gene Dennie New Bethel Baptist Church Dennies Konawa

Freeman Family Return Visit From Denison Market

Mr and Mrs Jasper Freeman and family visited the community for a while Tuesday afternoon. Freeman is the former proprietor of the local grocery store at Byng and now operates a used car business in Denison Texas.

Jasper Freeman Mr. Freeman Byng Denison Tex

Sexton Twins Return From Holdenville Visit

Ronnie and Johnnie Sexton twin sons of Mr and Mrs J D Sexton returned Tuesday from a week with their grandmother in Holdenville. They are junior high students at Byng.

Ronnie Johnnie Sexton Holdenville J. D. Sexton Byng

Tim Wilkinson Visits Seminole With Friends and Gentry Family

Tim Wilkinson spent time in Seminole last week with friends. Rev and Mrs Bill Gentry with their sons Scott and I visited here this week with Mr and Mrs Charles Gentry. Rev Gentry, formerly assistant principal at Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, resigned last year and will enroll next month as a student at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He spoke at the cottage prayer meeting Thursday evening at the Gentry home.

Bill Gentry Scott and Charles Gentry Gentry Will Rogers High School Tulsa Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth

Homemakers Conference Attendees Return From Stillwater

Mrs Frances Sherrell and Mrs R J Bruhin returned from Stillwater after attending the 46th Homemakers Conference. Byng delegates took courses in fabric selection and floor covering and heard speakers including Mrs Henry Bellman wife of the governor. She impressed them as down to earth and gracious.

Frances Sherrell R. J. Bruhin Stillwater Byng Henry Bellman

Community surprise at New Bethel Baptist Church cottage social

Friday evening the New Bethel Baptist Church gathered at Rev. Bob Eason and Mrs. Eason home for a final cottage prayer meeting and social. The crowd arrived with gifts of food and staples. Guests included Dadie Myers Janet Meeks Jolene Wilkinson Drucilla Vaile Dean Newman Mines Joe Wilkinson J D Richardson Lorene McMillan Mildred Myers George Milligan Jr. Drexel Sales C E Porter Charles Gentry and grandson Scott D E Meek Tim Wilkinson Tim Paul and Ralph Milligan Mrs George Milligan Sr Pittsburgh was also present.

New Bethel Baptist Church Bob Eason Janet Meeks Jolene Wilkinson Drucilla Vaile Dean Newman Mines Joe Wilkinson J. D. Richardson Lorene McMillan Mildred Myers George Milligan Jr Drexel Sales C. E. Porter Charles Gentry Scott D. E. Meek Tim Wilkinson Tim Paul Ralph Milligan George Milligan Sr Pittsburgh

Clyde Meeks Family Hosts Picnic in Wintersmith

The Clyde Meeks family gathered all their children at home for a Sunday picnic in Wintersmith, enjoying a day of family fellowship and outdoor meals.

Clyde Meeks Wintersmith

Family Portraits From Across the States

A photo spread follows a family visit with Johnsons in Oklahoma City and Dunsmores in Tulsa. The Meeks across multiple cities in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico join for a group portrait including children Karen Cynthia Sandra Curtis Jimmy Diane Kevin Leslie Leandra Janet.

Myers Family Hosts Large Round of House Guests

Mr and Mrs Ervin Myers hosted relatives and friends from Oklahoma California and Arkansas including Coffy Hill Madewell McCabe York and Barnett among others. Visitors joined a midweek outing at Wintersmith Park before a planned Arkansan trip was canceled due to illness in the family.

Ervin Myers W. J. Coffy Harold Alice Elmer Hill Johnny Patsy Bakersfield Calif Delbert Madewell Dallas Ernest Combs Bartlesville Paul Combs Lexington Esther McCabe Gary Lynda Wilburton Wester York Enid Bill Garner Oklahoma City Myers George Barnett Hubert Myers Roland Satterfield Jeannie Phyllis Coffy Madewell McCabe York Herbert Myers Paul Barnett Barbara Myers Wintersmith Park Arkansas Danny Ervin Jr

Illnesses and Homecomings Across Byng

Several weeks of sickness sweep Byng with Mr and Mrs Edward Christian among those ill from flu. Mrs Christian rested but joined the bustle again despite dizziness while Mr Christian missed work four days. Buford Myers returns to Hazel Atlas Glass Plant after illness from heat and illness.

Byng Edward Christian

Timepiece brightens Kodiak homecoming wait

Mrs. John Hallmark awaits her husband from Alaska as he works for Lockheed Missiles in Kodiak. He is expected home around Jan 1. The story notes another Byngite, Stanley Lillard, in Waska Alaska with the state highway department living in a tent while earning high wages.

John Hallmark Alaska Hallmark Lockheed Missiles Kodiak Byngite Stanley Lillard Waska State Highway Department

Lula Grade School Dismissed for Rural Teachers Meeting

Lula Grade School was dismissed Thursday for the rural teachers meeting held at Ahloso. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Walker and family visited Ada relatives over the weekend, returning to the Brooks home Monday. Mrs. Clyde Wofford and children from Pampa Tex visited her parents and in laws in the area.

Lois Clifford Lula Ahloso Clyde Wofford Jackie and Melinda Pampa Tex Buck Sweat Mrs Fred Wofford

Williamses Welcome Son Charles Derick in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Williams of Oklahoma City welcomed a son born August 13 at 11 a.m. weighing eight pounds. The couple also has a daughter named Chriseta, age three. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams with great grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks and Mrs. Williams of Yukon.

Curtis Williams Oklahoma City Charles Derick Williamses Chriseta Charlie Williams David Brooks Williams Yukon

Stewart family visit includes Ada and Lil lard gathering

Mr and Mrs George Stewart and Greg Ada visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Bill Lillard and her mother Mrs Allie Glover in a small local gathering.

George Stewart Greg Ada Bill Lillard Allie Glover

Johnston Family Visits Polk Cross and Clifford

Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Polk Cross in Tupelo. Mr and Mrs Polk Cross visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.

Roy Johnston Larry Betsy Phillip Polk Cross Tupelo Mrs. Polk Cross D. R. Clifford

Johnston Family Trip Returns Home via New Mexico Visit

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston and grandson Keith Johnston left Saturday for New Mexico to take Keith home after a summer with them They are visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnston during the trip.

Jake Johnston Keith Johnston New Mexico Keith Jake Johnstons Arthur Johnston

Johnston Family Visits and Cotton Leaf Worm Spraying

Carolyn Johnston of Ada visited with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnston last week. Mr. and Mrs. Polk Cross and Mrs. Lois Clifford with Dickie Debbie Donnie and Ronnie visited Friday night. Ben Paul and Jake Johnston sprayed their cotton Thursday and Friday for leaf worms.

Carolyn Johnston Ada Ben Johnston Polk Cross Tupelo Lois Clifford Dickie Debbie Donnie Ronnie Ben Paul Jake Johnston

Diana Leader Visits D R Cliffords Wednesday Night

Diana Leader spent Wednesday night with the D. R. Cliffords. Rickey and Dennis Wofford of Ada and Roy Wofford visited the school Wednesday. The boys were visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wofford.

Diana Leader D. R. Cliffords Rickey Dennis Wofford Ada Roy Wofford Allen Fred Wofford

D R Clifford Visits Oklahoma City with Polk Cross

D R Clifford traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday with Polk Cross. Polk had dispatched several eleves to observe the sales.

D. R. Clifford Oklahoma City Polk Cross Polk

Marines Corporal Visits Home Before Return

Cpl. Michael D. Don Shaw arrives for a leave with parents Mr. and Mrs. Al Shaw. He serves with the U S Marines stationed at Oceanside California and has recently returned from a yearlong tour.

Michael D Don) Shaw al Shaw Cpl Shaw U. S. Marines Oceanside Calif

Ada visitor Carol Harbin at local school

Carol Harbin of Ada visited a local school on Friday to see her grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Harbin who reside nearby.

Carol Harbin Ada Carol Mrs Paul Harbin

Mrs Clifford Ed Night With Brashiers Detailing

Debbie Clifford spent the night at the Brashier home following an evening with Mrs D R Clifford Dickie and Mr and Mrs Corkey Brashier.

Local visitors share a Thursday night gathering

Mr Wayne Gene Joplin and Mrs Kelly Joplin along with Marty Latta visited last Thursday night with Mr Sonny Leader and Mrs Diana Leader and Donna Kay.

Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay

Brashier Visit Leads to Saddle Break Incident

Sandra Brashier and companions Debbie Donnie and Ronnie Clifford rode horses on Thursday. Sandra’s saddle strap broke causing both rider and saddle to slip, but she was not injured. She returned to the Cliffords to fetch Dickie for saddle repair before finishing home.

Sandra Debbie Brashier Debbie Donnie Ronnie Clifford Cliffords Dickie

Pryor Social Evening Among Treas Families

Mr and Mrs Chester Treas plus Joan and Mark and Mr and Mrs Jake Treas spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Gene Treas in Pryor.

Chester Treas Joan Mark Jake Treas Gene Treas Pryor

Wheat family visits Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wheat and their son visited the Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, sharing a church outing with the congregation.

T. B. Wheat and Son Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church

Williams clan visits with new son Charles Derick

Mr and Mrs Charlie Williams and Mr and Mrs Fred Williams visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Curtis Williams, Chriseta and their new son, Charles Derick.

Charlie Williams Fred Williams Curtis Williams Chriseta Charles Derick

Fortner Family Visit With Ada and Roff Kin

Mrs. Simon Young and Elane and Clay from Roff along with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy from Ada visited Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner.

Simon Young Elane Clay Roff Kenneth Fortner Tammy Ada Short Fortner

Brooks Family Visit Highlights Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Brooks and children Coleman visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Greer Brooks in a family gathering.

Jimmy Brooks Coleman Greer Brooks

Dinner with Clifford parents names listed in notice

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada ate dinner Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.

Mrs. Donald Rooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Mrs D. R. Clifford

Brookses Dine With Parents

The Brookses shared supper with his parents Mr. and Mrs Walter Brooks in a family gathering.

the Brookses Mrs Walter Brooks

Walker couple Return Home After Arizona Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Walker of Tolison Arizona left for home Friday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks.

Jimmy Walker Tolison, Ariz Walter Brooks David Brooks

Davey Johnston Spends Thursday Night With Kelly Wilson

Davey Johnston spent Thursday night with Kelly Wilson in an event noted by local observers. The gathering drew attention from community members familiar with both individuals.

Davey Johnston Kelly Wilson

Visitors Share Saturday Night in Stonewall

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis and Skip visited Saturday night with Mrs. Eula Davis in Stonewall. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis in Stonewall.

Lester Davis Skip Eula Davis Stonewall Ed Smith Bob Davis

Johnston Family Visits From Oklahoma City and Ada

Mr and Mrs Bob Johnston and children from Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston with Tony and Carolyn from Ada visited Saturday and Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston Another daughter Vera and her husband were visiting also Mr and Mrs Denman Flowers of Stonewall visited the Johnstons Sunday

Bob Johnston Oklahoma City Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Ben Johnston Daugher Vera Denman Flowers Stonewall Johnstons

Mrs Leader and others visit Ada residents Monday

Mrs Sonny Leader, Diana and Donna Kay and Mrs D R Clif ford visited Monday with Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay D. R. Clifford Donald Brooks Ada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frisco Alfred Baylis Bud Brooks Boda Hisan Alfred Baylises Vincent Dailey Jack Vick Billie David Lynn Dailey Tim Milligan Korea Altus Steve Godfrey Perkey Jim Perkey S. Cherry U. S. Air Force R. H. Pinney Ada Community Theatre Seminole Ned Ty and Dignity Criswell Funeral Home Lula Corkey Brashier Brashiers B. M Mack” Welch Oklahoma State Great College East Central State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation And Federal Reserve System
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