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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Grover Keeling hosted Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and Lorene for dinner Sunday. Kevin Basil Charlene and Debra Coplan stayed overnight with the Lees while Mrs Coplan took Charles to Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. George Smith with William Lee Georgia See and the Delaziers picnicked and swam near Connerville Sunday. George Smith and Lee Keeling renewed subscriptions to The Ada Weekly News this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Dad Lamar of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mc Anally on Sunday. Former Union Hill residents joined Estelle McGee Amarillo Tex Myrtle Newton Ada Tommy Johnson and many others visiting the Mc Anallys and their children.
Guests included Mr and Mrs L L Crockett, James Crockett, Stroud. Mr and Mrs W C Rose, Walnut Grove. Mrs Ralph Trivitt, Doris and Jerald. and Bob Snider, Stroud.
A brief item reports that someone took a WEEKLY News subscription for her niece Sue McAnally, highlighting a family recipient of the service.
William Henson Glen Smith and Alvin McAnally have been employed near Wilburton this week.
Gary and Karen Rhynes Ada and Mr and Mrs William Hen son and Billy were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs James Rhynes Sunday.
J. T. Tatum Johnnie Allan Bill McAnally and De wayne McAnally fished Byars Lake this week and brought home 14 channel catfish Saturday night in Union Hill area reports.
Mrs. Geraldine McAnally and Mrs. ine McAnally visited Mr. and Mrs. Red Mackey in Vamoosa on Friday. Pattie Tatum accompanied the visit, sharing time with the Mackeys.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Mr and Mrs F C Jones visited Don Newby and Kathy Friday. Ben Jones visited Mrs Barbara Newby and Kathy Saturday. Don Newby purchased a new...
Mrs Sible Collins and Mrs Nora Roper visited Clyde Crane at Valley View Hospital Saturday. Collins stayed at the hospital Wednesday night. Clyde is improving after a recent car accident.
Mrs. Delores Agee and her daughters Regina and Tracy spent last week visiting Mrs. Tishia Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Prater and children in Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Melton Koch and Cheryl and Carrol Clinton visited Mrs. Agee and the girls Friday. Tom Agee has been at camp this past week. Mrs. Agee and the girls visited Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Bobby last week. Mrs. Ross of Ada is spending this week with Mr. Agee and children.
Mrs. Virginia Tilley of East Central State College reports a college tour group stayed at Marion Motor Lodge in St. Angus and did not enjoy their Nassau visit.
Rev and Mrs Cunningham and Rick Bacon of Arlington Texas visited Mr and Mrs Howard Leedy in Duncan Tuesday. Mrs J W Kirkes visited Thursday. Another gathering included Rev and Mrs Cunningham Rick Bacon Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and children and Mr and Mrs Larry Cunningham of Harold Texas dining with Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham in Oil Center. Cunningham plans move to Ada this week so Larry can enroll at East Central State College.
Mr and Mrs Charles Coplan and their children,dined Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Boyd Coplan and their children in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Hebert Belt with Carol Cheryl and Wayne Madill visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Kellams and Mary Lou on Sunday in a social gathering.
Karen, Mr and Mrs James Hayes, Mrs John Lee, Mrs Glen da Briggs, Bobby and Billy Roy of Ada and others visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Glenn Saturday.
Mr and Mrs J B Jones hosted guests including Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes on Saturday. The group from Roff and Egypt visited again with Ben Gilliam s Robert Garner Jennifer Steven Elbert Simpkins Roberta and baby.
Mr and Mrs Vance Price visited Mrs Bertie Escue and others at Center. They also saw Mr and Mrs Karl Henry and Gerald. Mrs Price and Mrs Anna Mae Sutton plus Chris and Beverly visited Mr and Mrs John Price in Ada. The Lippincotts called from Kansas City to Florida for a vacation. Fréd Henson also visited, and Duke’s acreage work continued with fence repair, mowing, and postholes.
Mrs. Ruby Simpkins was moved home from Valley View Hospital last week after sustaining minor rib injuries from a fall from a horse.
Mr and Mrs Robert Golden hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and Sandra Mike and Mark for a casual gathering Saturday night and enjoying homemade ice cream together.
E E Agee and family hosted a weekend gathering with Darrell Rhoades and Doran from Wichita along with Calvin Agee and children from Konawa visiting. They enjoyed homemade ice cream and E E Agee discussed a two week vacation visiting Clyde Loyd in Carlsbad Texas and relatives in Dallas Lubbock Lamesa and Ropesville. Glen Agee and baby daughter were en route to Ada to visit his parents.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Rebee visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Glenn on Monday Mrs Tilley expressed pride at returning home from her recent Nassau trip
Mr and Mrs Randy Delozier visited Mr and Mrs George Smith and their children Thursday night and enjoyed playing Monopoly together.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Veach and son from Chrisman Illinois visited Rev. and Mrs. F L Cunningham on Tuesday. Mrs. Warren Cunningham and Mrs. Howard Cunningham visited the Cunninghams on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Cunningham and daughters from Bible Grove Illinois along with Mr. and Mrs. H L Boyds Ada Illinois Mr. and Mrs. J W Kirkes Mr. and Mrs. W W Cunningham Oil Center and George Leedy Fairfield Illinois visited the Cunninghams recently.
A sequence of visits is reported among the Binion and related families. Roy and Mrs Binion of Tulsa visit Dink Binion in McAlester. Clarence McCauley and Sandra Ada Patti and Jimmy host and travel between Oklahoma City and McAlester. Daisy Binion visits Elmer Cochran and family on Monday while Patti and Jimmy Cummings of Oklahoma City visit Clarence McCauley Sunday night and Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gray and their sons from Egypt visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Little on Sunday. Their sons Ricky and Russell spent the prior week with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cole and their children in Connerville.
Mrs. Edna Golden and others visited patients at a convalescent home in Ada. Ballard and Archer are improving while Nolan remains unchanged. Leonard Archer and family, plus Pete Ray and Debbie Colbert, also visited Ada.
Mia Tumulson of Chickasha visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Archer Saturday and Sunday, sharing time in their home and enjoying a weekend gathering.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Parker and family from Ada visited Luther Parker on Sunday. Patti Vicki and Gale rode horses in the pastures. Mrs Luther Parker visited Mrs Renzo Cooper at Latta on Tuesday.
Those at Sulphur last week for a picnic lunch swimming and sightseeing included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones and Wayne Ada Miss Delphia Jones Mr. and Mrs. James Kirby and children Maplewood La Mrs Loretta Kite Rusty and Danny Healdton Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crow Healdton Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Garrett and Obiton Calif Rayford Blankenship Healdton Juanita Cook Healdton Mrs. Sue Turner Mrs. Eula Kirby Judson Kirby Barbara and Brenda all of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Glen Wilfong and Dewayne Wayne visited Mrs Leora Wilfong in Ada. Mrs Wilfong has a carpenter remodeling her home for two weeks adding a new bathroom.
The author describes hot dry weather and reflects on temper. While driving toward Holdenville near Atwood, two black Holstein cows were killed by a vehicle, a costly loss for the owner. Earlier a truck struck another cow on Highway 12 near the Y on the town's east side.
Mr and Mrs Ray Cummings with their sons David Johnny and Kenneth left Friday for Midwest City. A moving van collected their furniture as Mr Cummings begins work for a trucking firm after resigning from Allen Motor Co where he had worked for several years. Kenneth, employed in the city, visits his parents on weekends.
Mr and Mrs Travis McDaniels Texas and Miss Lizzie Cash Iowa Park Tex were called home by the illness of Mrs McDaniels step father and Miss Cash's father Alfred Cash who has been on the critical list at Valley View Hospital A son and his family Mr and Mrs William Cash and daughter arrived Thursday from Bagdad Ariz also Mrs Alfred Cash's brother and family Mr and Mrs Glen Conditt arrived Thursday from Kansas
Mr and Mrs Jerry Priest and son Mike of Edmond were weekend guests of Mrs Priest’s parents Mr and Mrs L S Moss. They were joined by her sister Mrs Wanda Paul and son Billy. Mrs Paul will return home Monday by bus.
Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Lovin spent the weekend as guests of his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Lovin, at Talihina.
Recent guests at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Palmer included Mrs. Rena Ward, Mrs. Palmer's sister, and Arlie Cochran of Tulsa, a nephew and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. Victor York and daughter Gale of San Pablo California.
Mr and Mrs John Isaacs from Skintook visited Mrs Dora Jared last week. On returning Friday from Holdenville a cache of nice fish was found in her ice box, and the couple were blamed though the fish were appreciated.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Tillery of Victoria Texas were Thursday guests of Cecil s aunt Mrs Eda Tillery.
Mrs. Cora Williams Mrs. Paul Miller and Mrs. Adele Tate visited Alfred Cash Roy Evans and Mrs. Garner Jarrett in Valley View Hospital Thursday.
Mrs. Garner Jarrett and her son Stacey returned home Saturday from Valley View Hospital. Stacey was born August 21 weighing 10 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jared of Holdenville, Mrs. Mary Jarrett of Allen, and Bob Jarrett of Comanche.
Mr and Mrs George Kidwell Bill and Mike Mr and Mrs Austin Kidwell and daughter Tommie came home Thursday after spending several days visiting at Robbers Cave in Wilburton.
Mrs. Cook welcomes her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ken Eardman to Fargo North Dakota visiting Mr and Mrs Oliver Cook.
Jim Rinehart returned home Friday from Valley View Hospital. The brief item notes his discharge and home recovery after treatment at the facility.
Mrs. Vada Shatswell returned home from Ada where she stayed with her daughter Mrs. Barry Bishop for a week. A phone call sent them back to Ada as Mrs. Bishop was admitted to Valley View Hospital prompting Mrs. Shatswell and her other daughter Mrs. Carrol Case to depart at once.
Rev. Marvin Francis and his son Lealon attended an ice cream social at the Ada Church of God on Saturday night.
The Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church met Thursday at 7 30 p m with ten members present. Virgle Guy, vice president, presided. After a brief business session ice cold watermelon was served before the group went to the park to determine high scores in horseshoe pitching and shuffleboard.
A group from Allen First Baptist Church attended Monday night services at Trinity Baptist Church in Ada. The event centered on a back to school with Christ theme.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Wilkin and their granddaughter and her family visit Mr and Mrs Wayne Moore in Pablo Montana. Mr Moore recently suffered a heart attack.
Mr and Mrs Arville Brown and children Charles and Freddie arrived Sunday in Tucson Arizona from a visit with Mrs Leona Pre wit the grandmother of Mrs Brown.
Mr and Mrs Brooks McCall and their three children left Wednesday for Vacaville California after visiting his aunts Mrs J A Thompson Mrs Etta Cox and Mrs Cora Case.
Mr and Mrs Otis Vinson returned home Tuesday from Dunnings Neb. They were accompanied by their granddaughter Janis Butler and grandson Harvey Dean. Mr and Mrs H A Butler will remain in Dunnings for a short while.
A list of Allen residents who attended the all night singing at Johnsons Chapel on Saturday night includes Fred Douglas and many couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Luther West, Howard Tate and Adele Tate, Dale and Dan Cook, R. B. Cox, Loyd Canada, Wilson McInroy, Luther Moss, Wanda Paul with son, Verbie Black, Sidney Long, Sarah Dodson, and Otis Vinson with spouses.
Mrs Ora McPhearson traveled to Konawa on Thursday due to her mother Mrs Margaret Hudson illness. She returned Sunday reporting improvement. Sunday visitors included her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Guy Jones Phillip and Darrel Duncan. Her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Wesley Hudson of Oklahoma City visited for the past week.
Sunday guest of Mrs Grace Walker was her brother Herbert Kaiser of Ada. Mrs Walker is having rooms sheetrocked and is doing some redecorating.
Mrs. T. A. Stotts came home Saturday after visiting her husband, who is employed in Farmington, New Mexico.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Walker Kay and Joar returned home Monday from Odessa Texas where they visited the Walkers son and his wife Mr and Mrs Richard Walker.
Weekend guests of Mrs Ona Buchannan were her son and his family Mr Versal Buchannan Loyd Wayne and Virginia from Killeen Texas visiting for the weekend.
Sunday night guests at Mr and Mrs Pete Evett included Mrs Evett's cousin and her husband Mr and Mrs Floyd Emerson along with Mike and Terry from Corpus Christi Texas.
Friday visitors included Mrs Carrie Blevins and her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Frank Fortner from Poteau. They visited their brother in law Rev Roy Evans hospitalized at Valley View Hospital.
Mrs Connie Russell came home Friday from Sulphur where she visited her sons Doyle Cobb and Truman Cobb and their wives.
Mr and Mrs Herman Roark hosted weekend guests Kathey Sue and Davey from Midwest City visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Luther West and Mr and Mrs Jim Roark.
Mrs. Ruby Ashlock of Seminole and Mrs. Doris Hobgood of South Carolina visited Allen on Saturday. Hobgood is formerly Doris Ashlock.
A local park hosts a week long tournament from Monday to Friday evenings. Games begin at dusk with multiple teams competing across senior and junior divisions. Spectators are advised to arrive early and follow park rules.
Participants will warm up as a community event includes nis shuffle board and horseshoe pitching, offering a casual schedule for players to prepare before competition begins.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs T A Smith were their son Carl Watts and his wife from Oklahoma City, two daughters Mrs Jim Nunley and her children, and Mrs Herman Nunley from Seminole.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Turner and their grandson Jerry Bob joined Mr. Turner’s sister Mrs. Oma Jones in Oklahoma City on Saturday to board a plane home to San Francisco. Mrs. Jones had stayed two weeks and the Turners also visited their daughter Mrs. Ben Iker during the city visit.
Mr and Mrs Speck intend to relocate to Ada on Tuesday. The move involves packing and arranging transportation and marks a new start for the pair in the town.
Mrs Gwindle Miller visits her mother in law Mrs Simon Miller in Stratford with her son Robert.
Weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Eddie Clark was Mrs Clark s mother Mrs Ethel Alexander McAlester.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs George Bain were their son and his family Mr and Mrs Le Roy Bain Mike B B and Kathy Altaloma Texas also a cousin of Mrs Bain Mrs Gladys Cook McAlester visited the Bains last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bain and daughter Genia were weekend guests of Mrs. Bain's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Murphey, in Madill.
Hugh Brinson kin from Tahoka Texas visit Oklahoma City with Luther Brinson Holdenville and Chester Brinson from Oklahoma City. Also guest were Jack Bryant family Larned Kansas Owen Stephens family Muskogee Oklahoma with Airman J. C. Whitehead and wife in Plattsburg New York. Fred Whitehead to be stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in November. Granddaughter Sudean Thornton from Houston Texas also visited.
Recent visitors to the homes of the Hatchers Summers and Summers families include Nicki Summers of Okmulgee and Gere Kelley of Long Beach California. Ercy Ownbey reports improvement after a medical checkup in Ada. Jo Ann in California tells of her grandmother Ance Good in Tucson ill but better. A chaise lounge and lawn chair were gifted to Mrs. Alva Johnson for her birthday. Horses and cattle losses noted for Shelby Stanfield household.
Residents and relatives including Mrs Alva Johnson Mrs Gene Kelley and Mrs Jack Griffith visited with families in Ada and nearby towns. Homes were remodeled and guests from Ada May and Okmulgee spent time with local families.
A fragment indicates someone will be staying at the Charlie Dunn residence for the coming days. The text provides no other names, dates, or actions.
Leonard Summers of Okmulgee spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert. Paul Summers of Okmulgee visited in the Hatcher home Friday night.
Mrs Alva Johnson Mrs Grant Johnson and May joined Mr and Mrs Gene Kelley in Long Beach California. Also present were Mrs Jack Griffith and children from Fort Worth and Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee and children. They traveled to Sulphur for a picnic.
Robert and Leonard Summers visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ercy Ownbey and called on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penrod, Karen, Susan, Becky and Deana Friday evening.
Wednesday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. Arvis Griffiths included Mrs. Jack Griffith Teresa Royce Edith and Cheryl from Fort Worth Texas.
A new carport was added to the residence of Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason. The project enhances curb appeal and provides shelter for vehicles.
Mr and Mrs Gene Kelley from Long Beach California who were visiting Mrs Alva Johnsons home traveled to Tulsa on Wednesday to see his parents and siblings Lawrence Kelley Larry Bob and Mary in the Kelley family circle
Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Alva Johnson hosted visitors who left for their home in Fort Worth Texas after a cordial visit.
Mrs Bert Wright and her grandchildren from Corley visited with Mrs Alva Johnson Thursday afternoon.
Karen Penrod visited Mrs Grant Johnson and May Fri for an informal social gathering. The event appeared casual with conversation and hospitality noted by attendees.
Robert Penrod visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell Friday afternoon.
Miss May Johnson visited with Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert, sharing greetings and conversation during a social call at the Hatcher home.
A visit occurred at the home of Mrs. Jack Summers with Albert and Hamer on Thursday. The social gathering centered on informal chats and neighborhood news.
Mrs Grant Johnson and May visited Ada on Friday along with Mrs Minnie Johnson. They were joined by Mrs John Ray of Lightning Ridge. May visited the doctor for an eye checkup and her eye is improving she will not return for two weeks.
The Joe Walker family has returned from a recent trip to California, marking the end of their travel among the West Coast states.
Mrs. Shelby Stanfield Mrs. Les lie Crawford and Mrs. J. E. Dunn spent Wednesday at Fitzhugh visiting Mrs. Earl Stewart.
Mrs J E Dunn visited Ada with Mr and Mrs Charlie Dunn. Mrs J E Dunn and Mrs Leslie Crawford also visited in Mr and Mrs Artur Coffey and Mrs Betty Wells home. Andy Coffey welcomed Cleo Coffey of Pampa Texas as a long awaited reunion.
Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles attended a show in Ada Saturday night.
Sunday school visitors at Lightning Ridge were Mrs James Hopkins of California and Louise Coffey of Oklahoma City visiting relatives in the area. Mrs Hopkins visits her parents Mr and Mrs W E McCullar and Louise visits her grandmother Mrs Thelma Penrod. Mrs Robert Penrod received a phone call from her mother Mrs Connie Bouma of South Gate California Sunday afternoon. Miss May Johnson received a
The adult class reported a proud turnout with a large number of members present and visitors always welcomed.
Mr and Mrs Don McNinch of Norman spent the weekend with Don s parents and sister Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle
Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield. The social call reflected a cordial local neighborhood exchange and featured casual conversation and hospitality.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hatcher and children of Oklahoma City hosted Saturday evening visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Deathridge and children of Wilson and Leonard Summers of Okmulgee.
Mrs J E Dunn and Mrs Leslie Crawford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield.
Paul Hatcher and family from Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cordell of Sulphur and Sam Tinkle were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hatcher and Robert Penrod and his daughters Karen Susan Becky and Deana visited Robert's brother Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Penrod and children of Pickett.
Bob Hatcher and his son Robert and Leonard Summers of Okmulgee visited Mrs. Jack Summers on Sunday. Paul Summers of Okmulgee, visiting, came home with the Hatchers for a visit.
A letter from Mrs. Chris tine Walker of Acampo California shows Keith May’s seven year old nephew sent a dollar to help Aunt May pay her doctor bill. He later decided the money should go to both his grandmother and Aunt May.
A revival begins at Lightning Ridge on September 15 with Rev. Tom Norwood from Ada as evangelist. Organizers promise uplifting singing and strong gospel messages.
Mr and Mrs Loren Hughey of Lawrence were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Shel.
Mrs Alva Johnson visited briefly Sunday with Mrs Grant Johnson and May.
Sam Gasaway of Vaness spent Sunday afternoon visiting Charles Ownbey, sharing time at his home.
In preparation for the new theatrical season several Broadway playhouses have undergone refurbishing with the Booth and Plymouth completed and the Shubert Golden and Royale slated for renovation next.
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