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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1963

Page

2

Local Social Roundup From Oklahoma City Area

Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Monday night. Casey Thomas and son Jimmy of Shawnee dined with Bryan and family Wednesday. Pearl Roberts and grandchildren stopped by Wednesday afternoon. Bryan Thomas attended a wedding shower Tuesday at Summers Chapel Community Building. Joan and Jeanette Dean stayed with Paul Roberts in Oklahoma City. Lena Soward and Ruth Sutton visited Nannie Cox and Frank Lewis Thursday. Gerald Sutton and children Chris and Beverly had supper with Willis Suttons Saturday. Gerald and family are remodeling their home. Jack Perrine and Willie visited Frank Lewis and Donnie Allen. Allen family spent two weeks vacationing in California returning Sunday.

Casey Thomas Jimmy Shawnee Bryan Thomas Pearl Roberts Thomases Summers Chapel Lena Soward Ruth Sutton Nannie Cox Frank Lewis Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Willis Sutton Gerald Suttons Jack Perrine Willie Donnie Allen Fred Smith

Suttons Dine Together At Tuesday Supper

Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton hosted a meal Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and their children Chris and Beverly.

Visit to Mrs Nannie Cox and Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk

A brief note records that the visitor stopped by Thursday to see Mrs Nannie Cox and Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. The entry notes the social call as part of community correspondence.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Pentecostal Holiness Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church held its weekly meeting Tuesday. Mrs. Thelma Garrett led a business session and Mrs. Bryan Thomas was the invited speaker. Attendees included Mrs. Eugonne Franks Mrs. Wanda Lamb Rev Arthur Smith Mrs. Clareta Gray Vickie Mrs. Vannie Northam Mrs. Lona Sowerd Mrs. Mary Lou Henson Mrs. Minnie Lewis and Mrs. Bee Robertson.

The Pentecostal Holiness Church Thelma Garrett Bryan Thomas Eugonne Franks Wanda Lamb Arthur Smith Clareta Gray Vickie Vannie Northam Lona Sowerd Mary Lou Henson Minnie Lewis Bee Robertson

Mrs Thames Delivers Bread to Mrs Lewis in Friendly Visit

Mrs Marge Thames visited Mrs Minnie Lewis on Wednesday afternoon and brought a loaf of homemade bread. The simple gesture of neighborliness stands out in the current era.

Marge Thames Minnie Lewis

Pentecostal Holiness Church Holds Services

Seventy attendees gathered for Sunday morning and evening services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev Elmer Ellis led the morning service and Mr and Mrs Bobby Thompson led the evening. The Holy Land films were shown and enjoyed by all.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Elmer Ellis Bobby Thompson

Explorers Describe Invasion Type Cave on Canadian Banks

The piece explains how rainwater erodes a cave formed in soft sandstone and shale below hard limestone. T-shaped passages dominate, with wider upper sections and narrow hard rock corridors. Erosion may enlarge the blind alley, but a cave longer than a thousand feet remains unlikely.

Meramec River 25 Mile Canoe Race Debuts in Missouri

The first Meramec River 25 mile canoe race is set for August 24, 1963. It starts in Onondaga Cave in Leasburg and finishes at Meramec Caverns in Stanton, Missouri. The course remains entirely on water.

Meramec River Onondaga Cave Leasburg Meramec Caverns Stanton, Mo

Indonesia to Grow Its Own Clove Groves

Indonesia, a major buyer of two thirds of the world's cloves used to scent cigarettes, plans to establish its own clove groves to secure supply for its local cigarette industry.

Indonesia

Chess piece history links castle to elephant carry

The modern castle or rook in chess traces its origin to an Indian elephant carrying a turret shaped howdah, reflecting early military and ceremonial forms that influenced the piece’s design.

Mrs Mary Jewell Davis Rites Set In Nazarene Church

Mrs Mary Jewell Davis 70 of 730 West Twentieth dies in local hospital. Services at 2 p m Friday at First Nazarene Church with Rev Glen Jones and Rev W E Chandler officiating. Casketbearers include Hiram Collins Monroe Roper Claude Howard Leo Massey Bill Williams Basil Duyck. Interment in Rosedale Cemetery. Criswell's in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jewell Davis West Twentieth First Nazarene Church Glen Jones W. E. Chandler Hiram Collins Monroe Roper Claude Howard Leo Massey Bill Williams Basil Duyck Criswell's Rosedale Cemetery

Cooper's Ship Space Exhibit at Oklahoma State Fair

Senator Monroney and Governor Edmondson announce a statewide space program exhibit at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City from September 21 to 29. The display will feature the Faith 7 capsule piloted by Maj. L. Gordon Cooper Jr. on his 22 orbit flight and Cooper's space suit. The delegation seeks to keep the suit at the Oklahoma History Museum after a capitol tour.

Washington Oklahoma City Mike Monroney J. Howard Edmondson Oklahoma Maj. L. Gordon Cooper Jr Cooper Oklahoma Historical Society Monroney Edmondson

Justice of the Peace Hears Disorderly Conduct Case

JP Joe Beck heard a case today. J T Underwood was found guilty of disturbing the peace. He was fined 100 dollars and given 30 days in the county jail.

Justice of the Peace Joe Beck J. T. Underwood

4-H Livestock Entrants Prep For County Fair

The county 4-H show features young exhibitors led by Willie Soutee a 10 year old from Roff who aims to show a registered jersey heifer and a bull while edging for premiums. Edwina Fanny Dixie the registered holstein heifer carries the unusual name Fanny. Joe Kittrell 11 from Homer plans a registered angus heifer. Becky and Janie Soutee ages 9 and 7 also prepare animal displays.

Jack Edwina Fanny Dixie Willie Soutee Richard Soutee Roff Willie Rofs Becky Janie Soutee Janie Joe Kittrell Wayne Kittrell Homer Joe Oklahoma City 4-H

Scandinavian Nations and Regions Defined in Language Terms

The note explains that in language and custom the term Scandinavian includes Norway Sweden Denmark Iceland the Faeroe Islands and part of Finland, grouping these regions under a cultural linguistic umbrella.

Norway Sweden Denmark Iceland The Faeroe Islands Finland

Basutoland Becomes Refuge for South African Political Asylum

Basutoland, a British protectorate, sits at the center of political refugee movement from the Republic of South Africa as it rises in favor as a shelter.

Basutoland Republic of South Africa Republic

News Want Ad Listing Guide

Classified notice notes a general instruction to sell it buy it rent it or find it through News want ads with a contact number FE 2 4433. No other key facts provided.

Weekend Visit to Devil's Den Near Tishomingo

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City and Eddie Hayes spent the weekend at Devil's Den near Tishomingo. They had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Albert Crow before returning home.

Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Eddie Hayes Devil's den Tishomingo Albert Crow

Odessa Family Ends Visit With Bert Jones

Mrs Betty Smith and her children from Odessa Texas returned home Saturday after visiting Mr and Mrs Bert Jones.

Betty Smith Odessa Tex Bert Jones

Vivian Northam and Henson couples visit Thomas home

Mrs. Vivian Northam and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Henson visited Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas on Friday in a social call reflecting community ties and neighborly visits.

Vivian Northam Perry Henson Bryan Thomas

Evans Family Weekend Visit Spreads Across City

Mr and Mrs Doyle Evans and their sons Ricky and Mike and daughter Teresa of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alva Evans. Mrs Myrtle Evans returned home with them.

Doyle Evans Ricky Mike Teresa Oklahoma City Alva Evans Myrtle Evans

Visitors Gather for Lewis Event in Oklahoma

Guests attending Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis included Doyle Evans and children from Oklahoma City Harold Griffin and son Dee Willoughby Alva Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perrine and son Willie.

Frank Lewis Doyle Evans Oklahoma City Harold Griffin Dee Willoughby Alva Evans Jack Perrine Willie

Arkansas visitor Gene Standridge visits Suttons

Gene Standridge from Arkansas visited Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sut ton Saturday night. Gene is formerly from Oil Center. The town notes a brief cool spell now returning to heat.

Gene Standridge Arkansas Willis Sutton Gene Oil Center

Pentecostal group heads to youth camp in Tahlequah

From Oil Center the Pentecostal Holiness Church contingent including Larry Gray Sondra Garrett Paula Tucker Janice Franks Dorotha Tucker and sponsors Mr and Mrs M R Tucker left Sunday night for a ten day youth camp in Tahlequah and will return Wednesday after visiting in Arkansas.

Arthur Smith Tahlequah Pentecostal Holiness Church Oil Center Larry Gray Sondra Garrett Paula Tucker Janice Franks Dorotha Tucker M. R. Tucker Arkansas

Burk Couple Visits Littles in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk visited Mr and Mrs Lee Littles in Pauls Valley on Saturday. Mrs Burk said they met Rev B V Penchey at the grocery store. He has been very ill and was the former pastor of the Oil Center church.

Hansel Burk Lee Littles Pauls Valley

Visits Noted Between Local Residents on Weekend

Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk hosted visitors Saturday afternoon. Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Lena Soward visited Mrs Minnie Lew on Friday afternoon.

Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts Visit Mr and Mrs Bert Jones

Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Bert Jones at their home.

Frank Roberts Mrs Bert Jones

Local hunters report livestock loss and dog care

The Crow couple lost two Hereford heifers with two more blinded by paint from a bucket left at an oil well near their home. Mr Crow’s prized bird dog was taken to a veterinary clinic. Quail season looms as the sportsman reflects on the hunt.

Albert Crow

Maxwell couple Fishes At Byars Lake For Fry

Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell fished at Byars Lake Sunday afternoon and planned a fish fry Sunday night amid pleasant weather and relaxed mood.

Mrs. Elmer Maxwell Byars Lake

Vanlandingham Children Visit Perryton Grandparents

The three young Vanlandingham children from Perryton Texas are staying with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Bert Jones for a short visit while their mother recovers from illness.

Vanlandingham Perryton, Tex Mrs Bert Jones

Fortenberry Visit Mentioned in Latta People Notes

The brief item notes that Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fortenberry of Latta were visited on Friday by a local acquaintance.

Elmer Maxwell Gene Fortenberry Latta

Family visit in Bryan Thomas home after noon

Mr and Mrs Shawnee and their son Jimmy visited Bryan Thomas on Monday afternoon. They arrived in a new 63 Buick and Mrs Thomas said she enjoyed the air conditioning during the visit.

Casey Thomas Jimmy, Shawnee Bryan Thomas

Broken Arrow Families Visit Bert Jones Household

Mrs. Juan Cooley and children and Mrs. Ovella Jard and children from Broken Arrow spent part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones.

Juan Cooley Ovella Jard Broken Arrow Bert Jones

Maxwell Church Services Led by Rev Bert Jones

Reverend Bert Jones led morning and evening services at Maxwell Church. Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis visited Mr and Mrs George Lewis on Monday morning.

Bert Jones Maxwell Church Frank Lewis Mrs George Lewis

Ada Trip By Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis made a business trip to Ada Monday.

Bryan Thomas Frank Lewis Ada

Local visits mark Oklahoma City Sunday social scene

Mrs Thelma Ruth Hunter and Baby Betty Marie Tucker of Oklahoma City attended Sunday school at Oil Center. David Pennington of Norman visited also. Mr and Mrs Ray Frentz and son Vincent of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Bert Jones Sunday afternoon.

Thelma Ruth Hunter Betty Marie Tucker Oklahoma City Oil Center David Pennington Norman Ray Frentz Vincent Ada Bert Jones

Thomsa Couple New Subscribers to Week

Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomsa become new subscribers to the Week newspaper seeking local updates and community news for their household.

Bryan Thomsa

Around The County LY News Highlighted Visits

Thanks to Mr and Mrs Thomas. SEEN Mrs Jewel Willough by driving a blue Ford. Mr and Mrs Leman Holloway and children Stratford Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Tim Cox Mrs Cooley Oklahoma City Mrs Anna Mae Sutton Mrs Lena Sword and Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Nannie Cox last week. Mr and Mrs Albert Crow attended church Oil Center Sunday night and enjoyed the Holy Land picture. Present were Mr and Mrs George Minor Gary and Gene Minor Mike Ganns and the Dunlap family Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Jim Greenlee Jamie and Kelly Ada. Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Boney Cantrell Karen and Cindy in the old Midland community Monday night. Karen returned home to spend the night with Linda. Nadalore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday.

Leman Holloway Stratford Melvin Newby Tim Cox Cooley Oklahoma City Anna Mae Sutton Lena Swoward Ruth Sutton Nannie Cox Albert Crow Oil Center Orlan Dees Linda Boney Cantrell Karen Cindy Midland

Gray Family Enjoys Sulphur Camping Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and their children spent the weekend camping at Sulphur, enjoying outdoor leisure and family time in the pleasant environs.

Vernon Gray

Brother Reece Lewis of Kingston dies of heart attack

Frank and George Lewis learned Sunday night that their brother Reece Lewis of Kingston, Tennessee, died of a heart attack. He formerly lived near Oil Center. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce dined together Sunday and visited Colonel Pierce in Rasdale in the afternoon.

Frank George Lewis Reece Lewis Kingston, Tenn Oil Center

Franks and Suttons Host Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr Earl Franks and Mrs Franks and Janice visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton on Sunday afternoon in a small family gathering.

Earl Franks Janice Mrs Willis Sutton

Family greets Larry Ruthledge upon Tulsa arrival

Mr and Mrs Eddie Joe Rutledge and Mrs Agnes Ruthledge with their children met Larry Ruthledge at Tulsa airport on Sunday afternoon. He had flown in from New York City. Larry is with the U S Navy.

Eddie Joe Rutledge Agnes Ruthledge Larry Ruthledge Tulsa New York City Larry U. S. Navy

Norman Ladies Visit Family Across Another Weekend

Mrs Alene Pennington and girls visited her mother Mrs Virgie Pierce on Monday after Linda spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs A O Sutton. Mrs Virgie Pierce also visited Mrs Opal Sutton on Monday. Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Cleve Stone Saturday afternoon.

Alene Pennington Norman Virgie Peirce Orlan Dees Linda A. O. Sutton Virgie Pierce Opal Sutton Willie Pierce Cleve Stonecipher

Grays Attend Sulphur Church on Camping Trip

Mrs. Cloreta Gray and Mrs. Nova Gray visited church in Sulphur Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church led by Rev. Tignor. Cloreta notes she always finds a Sunday church place even while camping.

Cloreta Gray Nova Gray Sulphur Rev Tignor Pentecostal Holiness Church Grays Cloreta

Tucker and Gray families host weekend visits

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clareta Gray visited Mrs. Mary Lou Henson Wednesday, and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaac.

M. R. Tucker Vernon Gray Clareta Gray Mary Lou Henson W. N Isaac

Harris Family Outing in Oklahoma City Shopping

Mr and Mrs Jack Harris and their children Cheryle and Brad spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis in Oklahoma City and went shopping in the afternoon.

Jack Harris Cheryle Brad Oklahoma City Frank Lewis

Local Families Gather for Prayer Meeting

Mrs. Bryan Thomas and Mrs. Redmon with children attended a prayer meeting at Maxwell Wednesday night. The gathering included Mrs. Redmon and children and featured attendees Mrs. Myrtle Evans, Junior Northam, Mrs. Minnie Lewis, and Mrs. Geraldine Haskins.

Bryan Thomas Redmon Myrtle Evans Junior Northam Minnie Lewis Geraldine Haskins Maxwell

Local women assist in peach canning during bumper crop

Mrs Dorchie Booth Mrs Alene Tucker and girls spent Friday with Mrs Colene Robertson helping her can peaches. The community notes a large fruit crop this year with many people busy processing.

Dorchie Booth Alene Tucker Colene Robertson

Sally D Wyche and Jimmy E Wyche wed at Oil Center

Wedding bells rang again at Oil Center for Sally D Thomas and Jimmy E Wyche of Hickory who were married Aug 3. We wish Mr and Mrs Wyche a very happy life together.

Oil Center Sally D. Thomas Jimmy E. Wyche Hickory Mrs. Wyche

Stonewall Visitors And Local Hospital Notes

Those from Stonewall in Valley View Hospital include Mrs. Lewis Lillard Mrs. Ada Crow and Mrs. P H Boddy. Mrs Boddy was scheduled for surgery Tuesday morning. The Cranes from Coolidge Ariz Mr and Mrs Leo Crane and Paula arrived last Thursday to visit Boddy and Myrtle Crane. Barbara Sherman and Arnold Sherman family greeted them from Sand Springs. Mrs A W Mensay learned her mother Mrs Bob Wood of Sulphur was hospitalized there and the family went to Sulphur that evening and again Friday. She found her mother improving.

Stonewall Valley View Hospital Lewis Lillard Ada Crow P. H. Boddy Boddy Leo Crane Paula Coolidge Ariz Myrtle Crane Centrahoma Barbara Arnold Sherman Sand Springs A. W. Mensay Bob Wood

Going Away Party for Gary and Gene Minor

Mr and Mrs Merle Dunlap hosted a Friday night going away party at their home for Gary and Gene Minor who will teach in Amarillo Texas next school year. Guests enjoyed cake homemade ice cream and punch while Merle Ernie and Roger provided guitar music.

Merle Dunlap Roger Ernie Gary Gene Minor Amarillo Tex Merle

Thornton Family Visits in Stonewall and Ada

Mr and Mrs Louis Thornton and son Lynn of Sunray Texas visited Stonewall to see his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt and her sister and family Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lynch Jesse They also visited his mother Mrs Betty Thornton at the Colonial Rest Home in Ada Tuesday they took Mrs Thornton to visit her daughter Mrs McNutt for the day.

Louis Thornton Lynn Sunray Tex Stonewall Jack McNutt Lloyd Lynch Jesse Betty Thornton Colonial Rest Home Ada Mrs. Thornton Mrs. McNutt

Robertson and Crowell Enjoy Sulphur Picnic

Mr and Mrs Lewis Robertson and Mrs Ora Crowell spent last Thursday at Sulphur with a picnic lunch at the park and a visit with a friend of Mrs Robertson in the afternoon.

Lewis Robertson Ora Crowell

Clouse Family Draws Near in Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Leo Clouse of Double Lakes visited his brother and wife Mr and Mrs John Clouse Sunday afternoon in a family gathering marked by casual conversation and reunion.

Leo Clouse Double Lakes John Clouse

Mrs Sawyers and Wheat Family Visit in Marlow and Shawnee

Sunday visitors included Mrs Maggie Sawyers and her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Wheat of Marlow. They traveled to Shawnee Monday to see Mrs Sawyers brother in law Mr Hilton who was ill.

Maggie Sawyers Mrs. Wheat Marlow the Wheats Mrs. Sawyers Shawnee

Ada man Scott Wilson seriously ill in hospital

Ada resident Scott Wilson cousin of Mrs. Bertie Lilley is in an Ada hospital seriously ill. Lewis Robertson visited Rev and Mrs. Lilley Sunday evening.

Scott Wilson Ada Bertie Lilley Lewis Robertson

Mrs Alford Undergoes Major Surgery at Valley View

Mrs J. T. Alford underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital Monday morning. Her daughter Mrs L. L. Woods and three children from Ft. Hood, Texas, traveled to Stonewall to be with her mother.

J. T. Alford Valley View Hospital L. L. Woods Ft. Hood, Tex Stonewall

Roan Family Returns Home From California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Jess Roan and Will and Benny Roan returned home after a California vacation. They visited their brother Carl Roan and family at Rio Del California.

Jess Roan Will Benny Roan California Mrs Carl Roan Rio del, Calif

Holdenville Visitors Reach Lilley Household

Mr and Mrs Oleth Myrick of Holdenville visited her father and stepmother Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley on Wednesday Also visiting the Lilleys was Rev Lilleys son and wife Mr and Mrs Allie Lilley from Homer

Oleth Myrick Holdenville Steve Lilley Lilleys Rev. Lilley Allie Lilley Homer

Flowerses Welcome First Daughter in Amarillo

Mr and Mrs Darris Flowers of Amarillo Texas announce the birth of their daughter recently.

Darris Flowers Amarillo, Tex

Winona Families Share Saturday Supper

Mr and Mrs Charley Henley and children and Charles Jr and Shelly of Winona had supper with Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn and Mrs W J Baugh Saturday evening.

Charley Henley Charles Jr Shelly Winona Leon McMinn W. J. Baugh

Weekend Visit From Family In Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Duane Richard son and Robin of Oklahoma City spent the past weekend with her mother Mrs Ruth Bible and her grandmother Mrs Belle Stegall.

Duane Richardson Robin Oklahoma City Ruth Bible Belle Stegall

Mrs Will Taylor Visits Mrs John Clouse

Mrs Will Taylor visited Mrs John Clouse on Monday in a social call. The brief visit highlighted neighborly courtesy and community ties in the local area.

Will Taylor John Clouse

Boddy Visit with Durant Couple to Valley View Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Boddy of Durant visited his father P. H. Boddy and his wife at Valley View Hospital where Mrs. Boddy was a patient.

Howard Boddy Durant P. H. Boddy Boddy Valley View Hospital

Faith Class Dinner At Mrs Shellenberger Home

The Faith Class of First Baptist Church held a covered dish dinner at Mrs. W. L. Shellenberger’s home last Thursday night. Attendees included Lacrecia Loyer June Scott Eulane Haskins Alta King Willie McMinn Ann Harper and Mrs Shellenberger.

First Baptist Church W. L. Shellenberger Lacrecia Loyer June Scott Eulane Haskins Alta King Willie McMinn Ann Harper Shellenberger

Vacation Bible School Starts at First Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School began Monday morning at the First Baptist Church with about 54 children enrolled.

First Baptist Church

Ada Shoppers Include Mrs Mensay Connie and Friends

Mrs Alf Mensay and Connie, Freda Akin and Cathy Ganus shopped in Ada Monday.

Alf Mensay Connie Freda Akin Cathy Ganus Ada

Tulsa wedding ties families at Winnetka Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Arvel Jennings and Keith joined the Johnston reunion in Holdenville Sunday. The couple and relatives from Tupelo and Tishomingo attended the Tulsa wedding of Donnie Johnson and Judy Carleton at Winnetka Heights Baptist Church. The couple will teach in New Mexico this coming year.

Arvel Jennings Keith Johnston Holdenville Harley Johnson J. R. Linker Tupelo Lloyd Wayne Goss Ronald Tishomingo Floyd Johnson Donnie Johnson Tulsa Judy Carleton Winnetka Heights Baptist Church New Mexico

Oklahoma City Family Spends Weekend with Davis

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Yeager and their two sons from Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Harve Davis.

Jimmy Yeager Oklahoma City Harve Davis

Herron Family Visits As Air Force Moves

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Herron receive their daughter and son in law M. Sgt. and Mrs. Peter J. Dewar. Dewar transfers from Glasgow AFB Montana to Castle AFB California to secure a home. Mrs. Dewar stays for a longer visit with her parents and will join him later.

H. B. Herron Peter J. Dewar Glasgow Air Force Base Montana Castle Air Force Base California Dewar

Weekend Visit Highlights Gibson Family Guests

Visiting over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Elliott of Akota and Mr. and Mrs. Bertle Horn, son-in-law and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gibson.

C. L. Gibson W. C. Elliott Atoka Bertle Horn

Colonial Rest Home Visits Noted in Ada

Mrs McNutt and Mrs Ganns and Cathy visited Mrs Thornton at the Colonial Rest Home in Ada Saturday. Mr Cooper and Mrs Cooper visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Thornton and Mr and Mrs Pace, all from Stonewall.

Claud Cooper Colonial Rest Home Stonewall Thornton C. R. Pace

Alabama granddaughter visits Davis family

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davis recently was a granddaughter from Alabama. Mrs. Davis and her daughter and family arrived Monday for a visit.

J. W. Davis

Williams Visit Clouse Family Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Jim Williams visited Mr and Mrs John Clouse Sunday afternoon in a social gathering noted by the local brief.

Jim Williams John Clouse

Floy Glass Visits Mildred Melton Monday

Mrs Floy Glass visited Mrs Mildred Melton Monday after. details incomplete in clipping.

Dale Melton Floy Glass Mildred Melton

Dale Melton Visits Fletcher and Wanda Snipes

Dale Melton called on Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Tuesday afternoon to discuss a community project and share updates about local affairs.

Dale Melton Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Visitors and medical appointment travel in Stratford Oklahoma City

Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Ruby Burkhart in Stratford on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade traveled to Oklahoma City Tuesday where Mrs Alva Pennington kept a foot specialist appointment. Mrs Pennington was ordered to bed for two weeks.

Mildred Melton Sybel Reed Ruby Burkhart Stratford Alva Pennington Neville Pennington Karl Wade Oklahoma City

Law and Gregg Move Into Tin er House Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Max Law and Gregg moved into the George Tin er house on Tuesday. The brief item notes a family relocation and the address associated with the Tin er property.

Max Law Gregg George Tiner House

Martin Family Visit Recalls Wednesday Night Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Martin of Sharon with Mike and Oma Janelle of Ahloso visited Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Martin on Wednesday night for a family gathering.

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

Dryden Family Visits Mrs. Inez Pennington

Mrs Verniece Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden with several relatives visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Thursday at Stratford. Pennings list includes Harrell Gene Pennington Christine Martin Clariece Pennington Karl Wade and Mildred Melton.

Verniece Dryden Ruby Dryden Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford Christine Martin Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Mildred Melton Inez Pennington

Healdton Hosts Cox Kuykendall Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Doyle Cox of Healdton and Mr and Mrs Cliff Kuykendall were last weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ted Cox.

Doyle Cox Healdton Cliff Kuykendall Ted Cox

Local Visits Reported Across Ada Area

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCur dy shopped in Ada Wednesday J C Martin visited Charles Whitaker Tuesday Mrs Juanita Meeks visited Mrs Estell Cox Friday dy visited Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey Hart Thursday night Jack McDonald and Darrell visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Sunday

Mrs Marvin McCurdy Ada Juanita Meeks Estell Cox Ercy Ownbey Hart Jack McDonald Darrell Neville Pennington Karl Wade

Mr and Mrs McCurdy Visit Ansells Northwest of Stratford

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs S H Ansell northwest of Stratford on Friday, sharing a social call and catching up with neighbors in the countryside.

Marvin McCurdy S. H. Ansell Stratford

Family gathering honors Mrs Henry birthday in Holdenville

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin with Mr. and Mrs. George Ward and Ronnie Ada attended a family get-together at Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Henry's Holdenville home on Sunday. The event was also to honor Mrs Henry on his birthday with several relatives present.

J. C. Martin George Ward Ronnie Ada F. J. Henry Holdenville

Mrs Johnnie Griffiths Spends Thursday With Mrs Ethel Varna Dore

Mrs Johnnie Griffiths spent Thursday with Mrs Ethel Varna Dore. The visit occurred in a social circle and highlights community ties.

Johnnie Griffiths Ethel Varnadore

Robbyns Visit Snipes After Maine Vacation

Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbyns of Lindsay visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Sunday after returning from a three week vacation in Maine and other areas.

Jerry Robbyns Lindsay Fletcher Wanda Snipes the Robbyns Maine

Stratford couple visits Bill Richardson and family

Mr and Mrs J W Twyman of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson on Saturday.

J. W. Twyman Stratford Bill Richardson

Hap Turner and Family Visit Area From Miami

Hap Turner a Miami barber and his family visited relatives in the area and Van ess. They are regular readers of The Ada Weekly and enjoy bits of news about friends and kin in the paper.

Hap Turner Miami Tex Ada Weekly Turner

Phillip Bradley and Charlie Whitaker visit Marvin McCurdy

Phillip Bradley and Charlie Whitaker visited Marvin McCurdy on Sunday morning.

Phillip Bradley Charlie Whitaker Marvin McCurdy

Mr and Mrs Mac Munson Visit Texan Hosts

Mr and Mrs Mac Munson of Laredo Texas were recent guests of Mrs Johnnie Griffiths and Barbara.

Mac Munson Laredo, Tex Johnnie Griffiths Barbara

Ballards Visit Varnadore Family During Mrs Ballard’s Hospital Stay

L. E. Ballard with Mark and Keith stayed most of the week with Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore in Stratford while Joan Ballard underwent minor surgery at Valley View Hospital. They returned home in Stratford Saturday.

L. E. Ballard Mark Keith Stratford Ed Varnadore L. E Joan Valley View Hospital Varnadore

Moore Family Weekend Visit With Maddoxes

Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and their children Moore were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J C Maddox, visiting from an unspecified location.

Bryan Taylor Moore J. C. Maddox

Oklahoma City Guests Honor Mr and Mrs Jerry Meek

Mr and Mrs Jerry Meek of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Meek, sharing time with the Oklahoma City couple and their family.

Mrs Jerry Meek Oklahoma City Joe Meek

Ada Visit Leaves Little Detail

Mrs. Della James and Olen visited Mr. and Mrs. Pat McClure and Patsy in Ada on Friday after incomplete accounts.

Della James Olen Pat McClure Patsy Ada

Richardson Family Hosts Visit in Denison Tex

Mr and Mrs Hap Richardson and their children from Denison Texas were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson.

Hap Richardson Denison, Tex Bill Richardson

Mrs Christine Martin Visits Meek Relatives Thursday

Mrs Christine Martin called on Mrs Juanita Meek and Mrs Eilaine Meek Thursday after a prior engagement. The visit followed a brief chat about family matters and local news.

Christine Martin Juanita Meek Eilaine Meek

Mrs Bessie Bradley Visits Fletcher And Wanda Snipes

Mrs Bessie Bradley visits Fletcher Snipes and Wanda Snipes on Monday afternoon. The visit took place at their home and was described as a friendly social call.

Bessie Bradley Fletcher Wanda Snipes

Mrs Elma Law Visits Parish Chapel Hostess

Mrs Elma Law of Parish Chapel visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Thursday and shared news with her longtime friend.

Elma Law Inez Pennington

Linda visits McDaniel and Phillips families in Oklahoma City

Linda spends the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dennis McDaniel Darla and David and Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips in Oklahoma City visiting relatives and friends during the holiday period.

Orlan Dees Linda Dennis McDaniel Darla David Mrs Ardell Phillips Okahoma City

Ada couple hosts Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Don Crisp of Ada were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore, sharing an informal social visit.

Don Crisp Ada Ed Varnadore

Mrs Della Maddox Visits Inez Pennington Friday

Mrs Della Maddox along with Wes and Jeannie visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Friday. The group spent time together and shared a brief social call at Pennington's home.

Della Maddox Wes and Jeannie Inez Pennington

Mrs Price Richardson Visits Mrs Alma Maddox

Mrs Price Richardson visited Mrs Alma Maddox on Monday, sharing friendly conversation and updates on family events.

Price Richardson Alma Maddox

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Visit Bradley Couple

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Ann Bradley on Tuesday afternoon in a social call.

Ed Varnadore Mrs Ann Bradley

Stratford guests share Sunday with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Houston Ansell of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy. Sharon Mike Oma Janelle and Miss Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso were Sunday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin.

Houston Ansell Stratford Marvin McCurdy Kenneth Martin Sharon Mike Oma Janelle Nancy Fulsom Ahloso J. C. Martin

Mrs. Della James Visits Mrs. Inez Pennington Saturday

Mrs. Della James called on Mrs. Inez Pennington Saturday in a social visit noting friendly exchanges and family updates.

Social Calls Reported From Local Residents

Linda visited Mr and Mrs Le roy McDaniel Saturday night Henry Little visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Saturday Mrs Price Richardson visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore Monday

Henry Little Mrs Alva Pennington Price Richardson Ethel Varnadore

Mrs Pennington Hosts Visiting Friends

Mrs Lottie McClure and Pat sy Ada and Mrs Ethel Varno dore visited Mrs Inez Pennington on a Sunday afternoon.

Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Ethel Varnodore Inez Pennington

Daughter’s call traces trip to Sequoia Park and Ruidoso

A telephone call from our daughter Cheryl said they were leaving Los Angeles that day for Sequoia Park and then Ruidoso New Mexico, with an expected arrival home uncertain.

Cheryl Sturday Los Angeles Sequoia Park Ruidoso, N. M

Coleman Pennington Visits Ada Parents Sunday Night

Coleman Pennington from Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington Sunday night, sharing time with family.

Coleman Pennington Ada Mrs Alva Pennington

Stratford Visit Noted For Three Reed and Horsley Ladies

Mrs. Sybel Reed, Mrs. Maude Horsley and Mrs. Velma Horsley along with Tony were in Stratford on Friday. Linda visited Henry Dees on Sunday.

Mildred Melton Sybel Reed Maude Horsley Velma Horsley Tony Stratford

Mrs Lottie McClure and Relatives Named in Notice

A brief notice lists Mrs Lottie McClure and relatives Patsy Ada and Mrs Ethel Var as parties involved in a matter. The announcement notes their connection to a legal or ceremonial proceeding but provides no further detail.

Lottie McClure Patsy, Ada Ethel Var

Linda Visits Suttons After Sunday at Oil Center

Linda visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton in Oil Center on Sunday after an unspecified event. The fragment notes social visits but provides no further context or outcome.

Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Saturday Afternoon

Local note records Mrs Sybel Reed visiting Stratford for Saturday afternoon activities.

Family visits and recovery news from Ada area

Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers and her sister Mrs. Rae Garrett visited Ada from Tuesday to Thursday morning. Vera had car work done while there. Jack Vandever and family from Oklahoma City visited Rae Garrett and G. W. Vandever's family Saturday. Their son Joe had surgery Thursday but was recovering at home.

Vera Lanham Antlers Rae Garrett Ada Vera Jack Vandever Paula Kay Mary Paty Oklahoma City Joe

Mrs. Bertha Grove Admitted for Surgery at Valley View

Mrs. Bertha Grove entered Valley View Hospital last Thursday and underwent surgery Friday morning. She is reported doing fine and recovering.

Bertha Grove Valley View Hospital

Garrett and Family Spend Sunday Together

Mrs. Garrett and her children Mr and Mrs Jack Vandever and their girls were together Sunday and she also spent Sunday night.

Garretts and Sondra Attend Oil Center Church Events

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra attended Oil Center Pentecostal Church Sunday and dined with Hansel and Mrs Burk. Sondra and some girls joined Bro Arthur Smith and wife for a youth camp trip to Tahlequah and plan to return Friday.

Pug Garrett Sondra Oil Center Pentecostal Hansel Burk Sondra Garrett Oil Center Church Bro. Arthur Smith Tahlequah

Ada Shoppers Include Gray and Garrett couple

Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray and Mrs. Rae Garrett were seen shopping in Ada Monday afternoon, highlighting a trio of local shoppers out for afternoon errands.

Oren Gray Rae Garrett Ada

Dale Gray Mows Grandparents’ Lawn on Friday

Dale Gray mowed the lawn for his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray on Friday.

Dale Gray Mrs Oren Gray

Henson Family Social Visits Include Church Outing

Mr and Mrs Fred Henson attended services at Free Holiness Church on West Sixth Street and later joined Bro Grover Keeling and wife for dinner. Loyd Henson and wife of Wapanucka visited Tuesday, bought calves, and stayed overnight, returning home Wednesday after a pleasant visit. Mrs Wendell plans a trip. Mrs Henson mailed sewing to help prepare, noting Mrs Wendell’s health concerns.

Fred Henson Free Holiness Church West Sixth Street Grover Keeling Ester Bulloch Loyd Henson Wapanucka Loyd Fred Edd Wendell Wendell

Oklahoma family trip to Sulphur camp includes many Grays

Mr. and Mrs. Arlis Martin and children of Oklahoma City visited her parents and camped in Sulphur from Friday to Sunday. Other relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and children, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gray, Dale Gray, Bob Gray and sons Russell and Ricky joined the camp at night. Continued on Page 3.

Arlis Martin Oklahoma City Vernon Gray Fred Gray Steven Gray Dale Gray Bob Gray Russell and Rickey Kenneth Cole

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Joan and Jeanette Dean Paul Roberts Chris and Holy Land LY News Mrs. Thomas Jewel Willoughby George Minor Gary and Mike Ganns Dunlap Family Jim Greenlee Jamie and Kelly Nadore Frank James Lucille Howard Ganns Cathy Charles Whitaker Pod Law Leroy McDaniel Mrs. Orlan Dees Henry Dees Feeders Milling Co., Inc West of Rea B. Holbird
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