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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1963

Page

9

Dooley and Howry Families Visit In Byng Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs W L Dooley visited last week in the homes of Mrs Bertha Lowman and Mrs W A Teel in Byng. Steve and Nita Howry spent the summer with grandparents in Dover Oklahoma and returned home Sunday with their grandmother Mrs Rue who planned a short visit with the Howrys. On Monday night Mr and Mrs B V Howry hosted Theron Howry Dell and Jerry Ada and Mr and Mrs Dale Howry Pam and Ken for a gathering.

W. L. Dooley Bertha Lowman W. A. Teel Byng Steve Nita Howry R. Q. Rue Dover Okla Rue Howrys B. V. Howry Theron Howry Dell and Jerry Ada Dale Howry Pam Ken

Boydstons Return From Clovis Vacation

Mr and Mrs E T Boydston came back Wednesday from a trip to Clovis New Mexico where they visited their son Elzie Boydston and his family.

E. T. Boydston Clovis, N. M Elzie Boydston

Brown Family Hosts Visiting Relatives From Putnam

Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown welcomed Mr and Mrs Alvin Brown and their son from Putnam as guests Wednesday and Thursday, sharing a brief family visit with local hosts.

Mrs Calvin Brown Alvin Brown Son Putnam

Garretts Featured on KTEN Bar-10 Roundup

Terry and Sherry Garrett appeared as guests on KTEN's Bar-10 Roundup Friday afternoon. Patricia Garrett spent Friday night in Ada visiting Miss Jean Pittman.

Terry Sherry Garrett KTEN Patricia Garrett Ada Jean Pittman

Lewis Family Visits Duncons Parents in Connerville

Mr and Mrs W B Lewis and their children visited Sunday with Mrs Lewis parents Mr and Mrs Dan Duncan at Connerville.

W. B. Lewis

Picnic at Winter Smith Park with Nazarene youths in Ada

The Church of the Nazarene youths held a Monday night picnic at Winter Smith Park in Ada. Attending were Rev. James Edwards and Danny Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Royce Garrett, Patricia Garrett, Vivian Erwin, Lois Thomas visiting Ada for the summer, and Jean Pittman. Visitors at the Snyder home included Keith Liner and Mark of Bakersfield California, old friends whom Mr. Liner recalls from 1940–41.

Church of the Nazarene Stonewall Wintersmith Park Ada James Edwards Danny Edwards Royce Garrett Patricia Garrett Vivian Erwin Lois Thomas Jean Pittman W. E. Snyder Keith Liner Mark Bakersfield Calif Snyders Liner

Family Names in Holdenville Area

Dale Howry Pam and Ken Sunday were Mrs. Howry's parents Mr and Mrs Bill Foster and Steve Calvin and Mrs Howrys uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs HF Holliman and Gene Holdenville.

Dale Howry Pam Ken Sunday Mrs. Howry Bill Foster Steve Calvin H. F. Holliman Gene Holdenville

Family visit from Fanning and Simmons clans in Pauls Valley

Granddaughters Sheila and Sherry Fanning with Pauls Valley relatives Johnny and Mrs Fanning Bobby and Billy Doile Simmons Tracy visited Mr and Mrs Bill Simmons. They came after the girls Sunday and shared a dinner at the Simmons home in Pauls Valley.

Bill Simmons Sheila Sherry Fanning Pauls Valley Johnny Fanning Bobby Billy Doile Simmons Tracy the Simmons

Davis Family Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Tommy Davis and Mark from Oklahoma City visited here this weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Davis Doris and Charlene and her parents Mr and Mrs T G Cook June and Charles.

Tommy Davis Mark Oklahoma City Charley Davis Doris Charlene T. G. Cook June Charles

Ada visitors spend Friday night with Howrys

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Howry and Clay, Ada, visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Howry.

Jack Howry Clay Ada B. V. Howry

Hart News: Thursday Visitors Visit Ownbeys and McCurdys

Thursday visitors were Mr and Mrs Erey Ownbey and Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy of Gaar Corner.

May Johnson Erey Ownbey Marvin McCurdy Gaar Corner

Mrs Luther Dawson Family Visits Oklahoma City

Mrs Luther Dawson and her children took Mrs Dawson's grandmother and aunt Mrs J E Dunn and Mrs Leslie Crawford to Oklahoma City Monday for a short visit with Mrs Mamie Solomon.

Luther Dawson Dawson J. E. Dunn Leslie Crawford Oklahoma City Mamie Solomon

May Johnson Visits Ill Mamie Dilbeck on Thursday

Miss May Johnson visited Thursday with Mrs. Mamie Dilbeck who is ill and bedfast but able to talk briefly. She had slept during prior visits.

Bass Catch Dominates Ada Fishing Trip

Mrs. Shelby Stanfield and Mrs. Ken Stanfield shopped in Ada on Thursday while Shelby Ken and the boys went fishing. They reported catching a 342 pound bass during the outing.

Shelby Stanfield Ken Stanfield Ada Shelby Ken Boys

Briggs Visit Local Family During Week in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Briggs of Oklahoma City visited during the week with Mary Anns parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith.

Lloyd Briggs Oklahoma City Mary Ann Alvie Griffith

Stanfields Enjoy Picnic and Fishing at Ryan Ranch

Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield with their son and family Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield Doug and Kevin visited Morenci Arizona to fish and have a picnic at the Big Boy Ryan ranch on Friday.

Shelby Stanfield Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Morenci Ariz Big Boy Ryan Ranch

Mrs Johnson and May Visit Soutee Family

Mrs Johnson and May visited Mrs Richard Soutee and children and Mrs Marjorie Soutee on Wednesday.

Johnson May Richard Soutee Marjorie Soutee

Crawford Returns From Okmulgee Visit

Mrs. Bill Crawford stayed several days at Okmulgee with her grandson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl House and baby. Jana House visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pipes and Roger. The Houses took Mrs. Crawford home Tuesday and they plan two weeks with the Pipes family.

Bill Crawford Okmulgee

Family Visit To Fort Worth Opens Vacation Notes

Mrs Jack Griffith and her children from Fort Worth Texas arrived Thursday to stay a week with Mrs Alva Johnson The Griffiths joined the family Saturday night but Jack returned to work Sunday Others at Mrs Alva Johnsons home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee and children Roff Mrs Grant Johnson and May Mrs Bert Wright and Ricky and Debora Corley and Mr and Mrs Gene Kelley of Long Beach California The Kelleys came Sunday afternoon to visit Veltas mother Mrs Alva Johnson and Gene s parents in Tulsa

Jack Griffith Ft. Worth Tex Alva Johnson Richard Soutee Roff Grant Johnson May Bert Wright Ricky Debora Corley Gene Kelley Long Beach Calif Kelleys Velta Gene Tulsa

Stanfields Attend Sunday School Then Depart Morenci

Mrs. Kenneth Stanfield and her boys attended Sunday school at Lightning Ridge and left for home in Morenci Arizona Sunday afternoon.

Kenneth Stanfield Lightning Ridge Kenneth Stanfields Morenci Ariz

Local visits and medical update in Colbert and Ada

Mrs Grant Johnson and May visited Mr and Mrs Farrell Sales of Colbert on Friday. May visited Mrs Minnie Johnson in Ada while May went to the doctor for an eye checkup after an eye injury from two weeks ago. The eye shows a broken blood vein and a dark shadow but is improving with a return visit planned Friday. Visitors to the Shelby Stanfield home on Saturday included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield Doug and Kevin and Mrs Jack Griffith and children.

Grant Johnson May Farrell Sales Colbert Mrs. Johnson Minnie Johnson Ada Shelby Stanfield Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Jack Griffith

City Enjoys Weekend with Daughter and Son in Law

City spent Saturday night and Sunday with his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Arvis Griffith.

City Arvis Griffith

Visiting Sunday with Ada group and Oklahoma City guests

A visiting party from Ada and Oklahoma City spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and their son Robert. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Summers Abert Homer Mrs. Guy Lawson Guylene and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Summers and their daughters Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rycroft and children Oscar Summers and others.

Jack Summers Abert Homer Guy Lawson Guylene Paul Summers Ada Bob Hatcher Robert Oscar Summers Okmulgee Kenneth Rycroft Oklahoma City

Family conversation highlights Long Beach call

Ray Johnson of Long Beach California spoke by phone with his mother and sister Mrs Grant Johnson and May Sunday evening in a family gathering noted by the paper.

Ray Johnson Long Beach Calif Grant Johnson May

Family Visit and New Baby in Floyd Family

Mr and Mrs Joe Summers Anita visited Saturday at Mrs Evert Summers and Mack. Mrs Summers spent the night. They visited Mrs W D Floyd and new baby boy born Saturday morning. The Floyds live at Gaar Corner with daughter Cindy.

Joe Summers Anita

Visiting Couple Spends Sunday in Sulphur

Mrs Leslie Crawford and her husband from Arizona visited Sunday afternoon with the Luther Dawsons in Sulphur.

Shelby Stanfield Leslie Crawford Arizona Luther Dawson’s

Sundays Social at Union Hill Highlighted by Summers and Haines

Mrs Evert Summers and Mack visited Union Hill on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines. The day included guests Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their family plus numerous relatives including L J Penrod Lowell Penrod and Paul, Manley Maddox Junior McGuire L C Jacques and children Cletus Grissom Jack Smith and James Knight. Royce Griffith spent Sunday night with Bert Wright and grandchildren of Corley.

Robert Penrod L. J. Penrod Lowell Penrod Paul Manley Maddox Junior McGuire L. C. Jacques Cletus Grissom Jack Smith Cecil James Knight Royce Griffith Bert Wright Corley

Sulphur Families Share Dinners Across Weekend

Mr and Mrs Clifford Williams and Regina of Sulphur were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes and Roger. The Ernest Pipes family visited Saturday night with the Clifford Williams family in Sulphur.

Clifford Williams Regina Ernest Pipes Roger

Ada Weekly News Subscriber Visit Report

Mrs. Robert Neff and Linda visited Mrs. Grant Johnson and May on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Neff is a new subscriber to the Ada Weekly News.

Robert Neff Linda Grant Johnson Ada Weekly News

Local social visits noted for Griffith and Penrod families

Mrs. Ercy Ownbey visited Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith. Saturday the Rob ert Penrods hosted Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod of Ada.

Ercy Ownbey Alvie Griffith

Corley visitors spend Thursday evening with Johnson family

Mrs Bert Wright of Corley Debora and Ricky visited Mrs Alva Johnson and houseguest Mrs Jack Griffith and children Thursday evening.

Bert Wright Corley Debora Ricky Alva Johnson Jack Griffith

Woollys Visiting Mrs Summers and Mack Saturday Evening

The J. E. Woollys were Saturday evening guests of Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack.

J. E. Woollys

Local Family News Highlights Oklahoma Trips and Visits

The column lists Mrs. Tully Dial traveling to Oklahoma City for a medical checkup and Bonnie Walls visiting Fort Worth with relatives. It mentions Eddie and Clydie Etchieson visiting from Dallas, Minnie Doyle receiving hospital treatment, Mabel Morgan returning from Odessa, and the Lasemans and Johnsons visiting Sulphur and Kansas respectively. Nora Etchieson returns home after a Tulsa visit.

Stewart Family Visits Elderly Parents in Arkansas City

Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Stewart of Arkansas City Kansas are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart.

Dwain Stewart Arkansas City, Kan Mrs Carl Stewart

Mrs Opal Scroggins Travels to Oklahoma City for Treatment

Mrs Opal Scroggins went to Oklahoma City on Monday where she is undergoing treatment.

Local visitors and relatives span Oklahoma towns

Mr and Mrs Roy Could hosted visitors from Madill on Saturday while Loys Cloud visits relatives in Oklahoma City this week making a small cluster of regional travel and family connections in the area.

Roy Madill Loys Cloud Oklahoma City

Witty Observations on Life from Charley Grant

The piece collects humorous quips about marriage money aging and society. It features Rev Charley Grant and credits AP Smith Service with release in 84-63. The tone mimics a beat era skit or column of light satire.

Doc Coffee and family visit in Pam pa Texas

Mr and Mrs Doc Coffee of Pam pa Texas visited his mother Mrs John Hudson on Saturday. Mrs Ester Strother left Tuesday with her son Melvin of Tulsa for a two week visit with his family.

Doc Coffee Pampa, Tex John Hudson Ester Strother Melvin Tulsa

Three Women Visit Ill Mrs Mamie Du Beck

Mrs. Lowell Laseman Mrs. Ethel Schelider and Mrs. May Dennis visited Mrs. Mamie Du Beck who is quite ill at her home north of Roff.

Lowell Laseman Ethel Schelider May Dennis Mamie Dubeck Roff

Frisco H D Club Postpones Ice Cream Supper

Frisco H D Club Women postpone the ice cream supper honoring Dora Daniel to Saturday night August 24 due to Bible school commencement. Several club members work at Bible school. The item also notes social visits among local families and a move by Bud Minor Jr to Wewoka to begin a teaching career.

Mrs Simon Patton Frisco H. D. Club Dora Daniel Bible School

Mr and Mrs Penrod Buy Fifteen Cows Last Week

Mr and Mrs Penrod purchased fifteen cows during the prior week, expanding their livestock holdings. The move reflects a larger farming operation and potential herd growth for the household.

Robert Penrod

Powell daughter sails to first teaching post in Sharron

Lynda Powell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvie Powell, left last Monday for Sharron Oklahoma to accept her first teaching job in the Sharron school system where she will teach business and history. Her address will be Woodward.

Lynda Powell Alvie Powell Sharron, Okla Sharron Lynda Woodward

Mrs Hodges Visits Mrs Ernest In Roff

Mrs Nettie Hodges of Roff spent Thursday with Mrs Ernest, visiting and sharing time together in the community.

Nettie Hodges Roff Ernest Pipes

Griffith Family Visits Spread From Texas To California

Mrs. Arno Griffith and daughter Shirley travel to California to visit her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Barney Brice. Royce Griffith of Fort Worth Texas spent Thursday night with uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Arvis Griffith and stayed Friday night with grandpa Arno Griffith.

Arno Griffith Shirley California

Mrs Alva Johnson and Mrs Jack Griffith Visit Grant Johnson Family

Mrs Alva Johnson and Mrs Jack Griffith with their children called on Mrs Grant Johnson and May Friday evening, sharing a social visit and friendly conversation.

Friday visitors frequent Mrs Penrod household

Friday visitors included Mrs Robert Penrod and children. Mrs Roy Cantwell and Mrs J E Woolly then called on Mrs Alvie Griffith.

Robert Penrod Roy Cantwell J. E. Woolly

Burlesons Return After Arkansas Mississippi Trip Detour

Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson came home Wednesday after a trip to Mississippi. On the first day in Arkansas a car ahead turned without signaling causing a wreck. Their car was damaged and the air conditioner failed requiring lengthy repairs before they resumed their journey with the Holmes.

Ralph Burleson Mississippi Arkansas Burlesons the Holmes

Gene Griffith Absent From Work After Illness

Gene Griffith was absent from work for several days last week due to illness, extending a period of sick leave. He did not report a specific diagnosis publicly and is expected to return once recovered.

Gene Griffith

Family reunion trip leads to health update

Ben Ownbey and Charles traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday to greet Ben's wife Margie arriving from Tucson, Arizona, where she had been for two days, while Mr. Good remains seriously ill.

Ben Ownbey Charles Oklahoma City Ben Margie Tucson Ariz Mr. Good

Mrs Leslie Crawford Visits From Arizona With J E Dunn

Mrs Leslie Crawford and Mrs J E Dunn with her daughter in law Mrs Leslie Crawford visited Saturday and Sunday, joining Mrs Bill Crawford for weekend gatherings in Arizona guest.

Bill Crawford J. E. Dunn Leslie Crawford Arizona

Bunyard Family Updates From Home Sickness Visit

Bill Bunyard of Corsicana and Manuel Merritt of Holdenville visited Lee Bunyard who has been confined at home with illness for a week. Bill is Lee Bunyard's son and former Roff Post Master and is married to Alyne Merritt.

Bill Bunyard Corsicana Manuel Merritt Holdenville Lee Bunyard Bill Roff Alyne Merritt

Revival draws Burleson, Griffith guests at Hickory Baptist

Visitors at the Hickory Baptist Church revival include Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson and Velma Griffith during Sunday night services.

Hickory Baptist Church Ralph Burleson Velma Griffith

Revival at Lightning Ridge Begins September 15

A revival is set to start at Lightning Ridge on September 15. Saturday night visitors at the Stanfield home enjoyed homemade ice cream with Mrs. J. E. Dunn Mrs. Leslie Crawford Mrs. Bill Crawford Mr. and Kevin Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Belt and girls and the Stanfields.

Shelby Stanfield J. E. Dunn Leslie Crawford Bill Crawford Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Earl Stewart Douglas Belt Stanfield

Social Visit At Thomas Home Reported

Saturday visitors called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bar with children and Mrs. Jack Griffith and children.

Sunday visitors of the Ownbeys host guests from nearby towns

Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Ercy Ownbey included Virgil Scarberry and John Reed of Roff, along with Howard Goodknight and Doris of Frederick. The group joined other locals for afternoon calls and conversation.

Ercy Ownbey Virgil Scarberry John Reed Roff Howard Goodknight Doris Frederick

Larry Cherry Returns Home After Kidney Surgery

Larry Cherry son of Mr and Mrs Homer Cherry has returned home after a hospital stay in Wynnewood for kidney surgery. He previously injured his kidney after a fall during a high school basketball game. He expects to enter school when it opens.

Larry Cherry Homer Cherry Wynnewood Hospital Larry

Beulah Hathaway Hosts Visitors From Tampa Family

Mrs. Beulah Hathaway welcomed her daughter Mrs. Bill Chaney and family who returned from Tampa Florida where Chaney studied. Chaney accepted a Kingston school position and the family plans to move. Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson sold their local filling station and moved to Ruidoso to set a new home.

Beulah Hathaway Bill Chaney Tampa Florida Chaney Kingston School Leo Johnson Ruidoso

Mrs Annie Sheffield Hosts Guest From Oklahoma

Mrs. Annie Sheffield had as guests the past week a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Lunsford, from Oklahoma, visiting and staying briefly at her home.

Annie Sheffield Ralph Lunsford Okla

Crossword Clues Pack Half

A crossword style clue set lists Across items like Ovum and Cooking utensil and Down words such as Cripples Texas shrine and Windy. The puzzle asks for a God of war as a final solution.

Texas Shrine

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