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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

9

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Meeting Planned

Frisco Home Demonstration Club sets a Sept. 5 gathering with members bringing fair material for a possible complete exhibit. Kuntry Kitchen at the Pontotoc County Fair will debut under HD Agent Martha Mote with Mrs. Simon Patton in charge and proceeds benefiting the County Council. Homemaderticles from club members will be offered for sale. Past presidents oversee activities while vendors, including Kuntry Store, prepare goods such as cakes jellies jams canned items aprons pillow cases dish towels and pot holders. Visitors include Glenn Mobley Vickie and Glenda of Garland and Bill Sill Leslie of Dallas visiting Robbins family.

Frisco Kuntry Pontotoc County Fair Martha Mote Simon Patton County Council HD Club

Anyone Lost a Panther

Late one evening last week Mr and Mrs Bud Blevins visited Mr and Mrs W R Robbins. Mrs Robbins heard a panther like scream on the south porch then heard it again after nightfall and again a few nights later. A baby cry was heard near the Blevins home and a large brown animal with a cat like head was described by Mrs Windell Price and Mrs McCarty.

Bud Blevins W. R. Robbins

Wolf Pack Disturbs Farmyard Hens at Dawn

Cager Hisaw Sr. reported two hens seized by wolves early last week. Mr and Mrs Simon Patton heard howling Sunday night likened to a large litter of pups.

Cager Hisaw Sr Simon Patton Mr. Patton

Birthday Party Honors Miss Dora Daniel At Frisco Club

Homemade ice cream and cake marked the Frisco Home Demonstration Club birthday celebration for Miss Dora Daniel. Attendees included Ada S Sgt, Lloyd W Daniel and Tracy, Kokomo Indiana, and multiple local couples with Daniel and Minor families.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Dora Daniel Boda Hisaw Ada. S Lloyd W. Daniel Tracy Kokomo Ind Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Alfred Baylis Vance Minor George Minor Simon Patton

Grace Marshall and relatives visit in Stonewall

Mrs Grace Marshall of Stonewall spent last week with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson. The Johnsons and Mrs Marshall visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Tom Henry of Stonewall. Mrs James Johnson and sons visited the Johnsons Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Bud Blevins and children visited the Johnsons Sunday night. Jim and Jerry Marshall visited the Johnsons Wednesday evening. Jim and Jerry left Thursday at 4 a.m. for Granada Colo where Jerry will teach again this year.

Grace Marshall Stonewall Virgil Johnson Granada Colo Jerry

Smiths Move Into Historic Biggs Place in Frisco

D L Smith and family are new owners of the Biggs place, moving in last week. Locals recall the property as once belonging to Dr Truax, a familiar name among longtime residents.

Frisco D. L. Smith and Family Smiths Biggs Place Dr. Truax

Weekend Visit Highlights From Oklahoma Families

Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty and Garry of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mrs McCarty's parents Mr and Mrs Wendell Price. Tonya McCarty had spent the last two weeks with her and parents. Jim Bullard of Stonewall spent last Thursday night with Orvillee Price. Garry Witherspoon spent Sunday night with Orvillee.

Vernon McCarty Garry Tulsa

Local Family Hosts Friday Fish Fry Gathering

S. Sgt. and Mrs. Lloyd Daniel and Tracy of Kokomo Indiana visited Friday afternoon and shared a fish fry with Sgt. Daniels grandfather and his wife.

Mrs Patton Receives Visitors Over Thursday and Friday

Mrs. Simon Patton hosted visitors including Sgt. Daniels parents Mr and Mrs Buck Daniels on Thursday and Friday nights. Tulsa visitors Mr Raymond Ingram and Mrs Ella Flanagan from Stonewall also stopped by Friday afternoon. Sam Adams and sons from Bakersfield California plus Leon visited the Pattons on Wednesday morning.

Simon Patton Sgt. Daniel Buck Daniel Raymond Ingram Tulsa Ella Flanagan Stonewall Pattons Sam Adams and Sons Boss Baksersfield Calif Leon

Vacation Bible School Helpers at Stonewall Church

Mrs Edith Price Mrs Emily Hisan and Mrs Bessie Baylis assisted in the First Baptist Church Stonewall vacation Bible school. Mrs Winona Minor Mrs Davie Byrd Mrs Simon Patton and Mrs Joe Daniel helped in the refreshment department.

Edith Price Emily Hisan Bessie Baylis First Baptist Church Stonewall Winona Minor Davie Byrd Simon Patton Joe Daniel

Mrs Allred Visits Family As Others Stay in Valley View Hospital

Mrs John Allred visits mother Mrs Carrie Sims in Ada while Mr Allred Hugh and Os burn visit John Clouse Scott Wilson and Sam Johnson in Valley View Hospital.

John Allred Carrie Sims Ada Allred Hugh and Osburn John Clouse Scott Wilson Sam Johnson Valley View Hospital

Baylis and Hisan Guests Visit Brooks in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Mr and Mrs Boda Hisan visited Saturday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks of Stonewall.

Alfred Baylis Boda Hisan Bud Brooks Stonewall

Social Weekend Visits Across Families in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Elmore and Jo Ann of Albuquerque and Mrs. Gertrude Sliger of Ada with Ray Sliger shared supper Saturday. Sunday the Alv in Minor and Anthony joined Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel and children for a Wewoka park picnic. Mrs. Bob Langley and Rae Nell of Vamposa dined Monday with Mrs. Langley’s parents and Anthony Minor stayed Monday night with his sister.

Joe Elmore Jo Ann Albuquerque N. M Gertrude Sliger Ada Ray Sliger Alvin Minor Anthony Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Wewoka Bud Minor Bob Langley Rae Nell Vamposa

Wiener roast shared by Meaders and Braddock families

Mr and Mrs Booker Meaders and nephew Mike Meaders Ada and Sid Marshall joined Mr and Mrs John Braddock David Wanda and Kenny for a wiener roast on the Braddock lawn Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor joined them later for a domino game.

Booker Meaders Mike Meaders Ada Sid Marshall John Braddock David Wanda Kenny Braddock Lawn Alvin Minor

Local visits across town during a busy week

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Shirley Ann traveled to Coalgate on Sunday to see Mrs Hisaw's mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Frank Burns. Visits continued with Rev and Mrs Bob Haskins and family stopping by Tuesday night. The Alfred Baylises and Bud Brookses visited Thursday night, and Mrs Boda Hisaw with Shirley Ann spent Tuesday afternoon with Dora Daniel in Ada.

Boda Hisaw Shirley Ann Coalgate Hisaw Frank Burns Bob Haskins Robbin Tressia Rusty Randy Alfred Baylises Bud Brookses Dora Daniel Ada

Local family gathers for weekend visit in Kokomo

S. Sgt. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Daniel and Tracy of Kokomo Indiana spent Saturday night with Sgt. Daniels aunts and uncle Mrs. Clara Kennedy Dora and Jack Daniel Ada.

Visitation at Colonial Rest Home in Ada

Peggy Scott visited Cathy Ganus Tuesday evening at the Colonial Rest Home. Mrs. Howard Ganus and Cathy and Peggy Scott visited Stonewall sick folks in Valley View Hospital Wednesday night. They were Mrs. Ada Crow, Mrs. P. H. Boddy and John Clouse, and Mrs. J. T. Alford.

Peggy Scott Cathy Ganus Howard Ganus Cathy Stonewall Valley View Hospital Ada Crow P. H. Boddy John Clouse J. T. Alford

Allen Family Visit Spreads Through Stonewall Family

Mr. and Mrs. George Allen and Henry of Forgan visit relatives in Stonewall. They stay with H. H. Allen and his wife, visit C. D. Stone and his wife, and meet Mr. Allen’s uncle Fred McKeel and his daughter Margaret during the trip.

George Allen Henry of Forgan Stonewall H. H. Allen C. D. Stone Mr. Allen Fred McKeel Margaret

Wise Family from Garland Visit Stonewall Relatives

Mr and Mrs Henry Wise and their Garland Texas family are visiting relatives in Stonewall.

Henry Wise Garland, Tex Stonewall

West sisters spend week visiting Sandlin grandparents

Debbie and Cathy West of Seminole spent the past week visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Sandlin.

Debbie Cathy West Walt Jack Sandiin

Mr and Mrs McNutt Visit Oke mah to See Jackie

Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt spent Wednesday evening in Okemah visiting Mr and Mrs J H McNutt to pick up their son Jackie who had been staying there. Mrs Jack McNutt spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her mother Mrs Betty Thornton at the Colonial Rest Home where Mrs Thornton had a sick spell but was somewhat improved.

Jack McNutt Okemah J.H. McNut Jackie Betty Thornton Colonial Rest Home Thornton

Kokomo Couple Visits Oklahoma Kin Before Air Force Move

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Daniel and Tracy of Kokomo Indiana have visited relatives in Oklahoma while her husband is stationed with the Air Force. They planned to travel home Saturday and stop in St Louis Missouri to see Mr and Mrs Hershel Newberry and Rob.

Lloyd Daniel Tracy Kokomo Ind Oklahoma Bud Murphy Rush Springs Jerry Scott Indiana Air Force Hershel Newberry Robin St Louis

Willingham Family Returns From Fort Worth Visit

Mr and Mrs Willingham return from Fort Worth Texas after a week with their son Lt Col Willingham and family.

Mrs. Willingham Fort Worth Tex Col. Willingham

Burns and Scott Visit Mrs Murphy in Sulphur Springs

Frank Burns and his son from Sulphur Springs arrived early Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Scott. He came especially for Mrs. Ruby Murphy, who then accompanied them back to Sulphur Springs for a visit.

Frank Burns Sulphur Springs Tex Jerry Scott Ruby Murphy

Mrs A W Mensay Visits Sulphur With Wood Family

Mrs A W Mensay spent three days at Sulphur with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wood. Mrs Wood had just returned home from the hospital.

A. W. Mensay Bob Wood Wood

Robertson Family Visits Kin Near Konowa and Pierson

Mrs. Juanita Robertson and her son Bobby of Konowa spend Saturday with sister family Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Mensay and Connie, and with daughter Mrs. Calvin Wagner of Pierson and Jelisa.

Juanita Robertson Bobby Konowa Calvin Wagner, Pierson Jelisa A. W. Mensay Connie

Frisco HD Club Members Ill This Week

Three Frisco HD Club members are on the sick list this week. Mrs. Coy Byrd Mrs. John Daniel and Mrs. Alvin Minor are all at home but under their doctors care.

Frisco HD Club Coy Byrd John Daniel Alvin Minor

Newell Family Visit Brings Relatives to Fort Recovery

Mr. and Mrs. Sedrick Newell and daughter Elizabeth visit Fort Recovery Ohio to see her mother Mrs W O Newell and his brother and family Mr and Mrs Gerald Newell. They also visit his sister and family Mr and Mrs Bencie Lillard and boys and her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Russell Hale.

Sedrick Newell Elizabeth Fort Recovery Ohio W. O. Newell Gerald Newell Bencie Lillard Russell Hale

Methodist Picnic Draws Members to Beggy Depot

Church members met on Sunday at the Methodist Church then traveled to Beggy Depot for a basket picnic. The Waldrups from Kan. and their children Larry Nancy and Allen were reported to have a nice time. Mrs Sharpe took daughters to Tulsa to visit her son and family Alfred France and two daughters Rebecca and Mary Elizabeth ten days old. Lizzie Williams is visiting Eldorado Ark with daughter and family Edd Rogers and children Billy and Marilyn.

Methodist Church Lizzie Williams Eldorado, Ark Edd Rogers Billy and Mariyn

Mrs Ora Sharpe Hosts Daughters and Families Visit

Mrs Ora Sharpe remodeled her Stonewall home and received visits from relatives including Mr and Mrs Charles Coy of Sacramento California Mr and Mrs W F O Connor and daughters Cathy and Melissa of Fulton Missouri Mr and Mrs Marshall Powell and children Gary Marsha and John of Kensington Maryland Mr and Mrs Roland Philips and sons Danny and Dickie of Emporia Kansas

Ora Sharpe Stonewall Charles Coy Sacramento Calif W. EF. O'Connor Cathy Melissa Fulton Marshall Powell Gary Marsha John Kensington Roland Philips Danny Dickie Emporia

News Want Ad Service Line

Sell it buy it rent it find it with a News want ad. FE 2 4433.

Epigrins and Folksy Wit From Ridge Corner Notes

A column of rural quips and sayings from Ridge Corner and surrounding locals, including Zed Peters on a hound, Tubby Tyler’s car plans, and reflections on money, manners, and life. Credits AP-Smith Service Rev Charley Grant. August 5, 1963.

Union Hill Baptist Sunday School Attendance Dips

Union Hill Baptist Church reports only 39 in Sunday School this week. Lavona Jones notes visitors Pamela and Carol Ware Rick Bacon Arlington Texas and Rev and Mrs Byrd Ada. A farewell social for Rick Bacon is planned Wednesday as he moves to Texas to enroll in school.

Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Pamela Carol Ware Rick Bacon Arlington Tex Byrd Ada Mary Lou Kellams Myra Nell Garrett Glen Jones Ralph Teel Mike Golden Patsy Billy Curtis Texas

Local Families Gather for Cookout and Visits

Mrs. Joe Daniel and children dined with Mrs. Homer Barnes and Sonny on Tuesday. The Langleys and relatives hosted a cookout on the Daniel lawn with multiple families from Union Valley and Vamposa, plus a business trip by Mr. and Mrs. William Shellenberger and Mr. Joe Daniel to Ardmore. A surprise party honored Mrs. W L Parrott, with relatives from Maysville in attendance. Mrs. Parrott learned her mother, Mrs. F A Smith, was hospitalized but improved the next day.

Joe Daniel Homer Barnes Sonny Vickie Valerie Mickey L. Daniel Bob Langley Vamposa Langleys Alvin Minor Anthony George Minor Stonewall Lee Langley Union Valley Daniel Lawn William Shellenberger Ardmore W. L. Parrott Guy Busby

Boddy Family Visit Amid Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs Howard Boddy of Durant visit his father P H Boddy as Mrs Boddy undergoes treatment at Valley View Hospital for a health issue.

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

Sherman Family Weekend Visit to Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Arnold Sherman and their three children from Sand Springs spent the weekend in Stonewall visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Leo Crane and her grandfather P H Boddy This social note records a family trip and family connections in a local community context.

Arnold Sherman Sand Springs Stonewall Leo Crane P. H. Boddy

Local visitors call on Rev Steve Lilley family

Mr and Mrs Allie Lilley and nephew Raymond Tharp of Homer visited Rev Steve Lilley and Mrs Lilley in Stonewall Tuesday night. Mrs Dena Yates and her daughter Mrs Dena Leader visited Mrs Yates father Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley. Mrs Syble Bloxton visited Mrs Myrtle Anderson Saturday evening as Mrs Anderson has not been feeling well lately.

Allie Lilley Raymond Tharp Homer Stonewall Steve Lilley Lilley Dena Yates Dena Leader Yates Syble Bloxton Myrtle Anderson Mrs. Anderson

Lilley Visit Highlights Social Call at Roemind Home

Reverend and Mrs Steve Lilley visited Mr and Mrs Dave Roemind Friday for a social call. The friendly gathering emphasized community ties and mutual acquaintance.

Steve Lilley Mrs Dave Roemind

Nazarenes Hold Sunday School Lesson August 25

The Nazarenes reported forty nine attendees in Sunday school on Sunday August 25, reflecting steady participation and church activity.

Nazarenes

Stonewall Visitor and Hospital Stay Include Local Residents

Mrs Wanda Murphy of Stonewall spent Monday with her mother Mrs J T Alford in Valley View Hospital where Mrs Alford underwent surgery. Ronnie King of Independence Mo visits his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Austin King in Stonewall and plans to stay through Labor Day.

Lucille Ganns Wanda Murphy Stonewall J. T. Alford Valley View Hospital Alford Ronnie King Independence Austin King

Family trip and medical trip noted in brief

Mrs Lollie Mann traveled with her daughter and husband to Fort Worth Texas on Thursday. Pete Anderson visited Oklahoma City on Monday morning for a checkup at the Veterans Hospital.

Lollie Mann Robert Gregory Fort Worth Tex Pete Anderson Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital

Hale Family Reunion At Preston Landing On Pottsboro Shore

Last weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hale and his sisters gathered at Preston Landing north of Pottsboro Texas for a family reunion. Also visiting was Mrs. Alice Day of Walsh Colorado, mother of Mrs. R L Hale Jr.

Russell Hale Sedrick Newell Ft. Recovery Ohio Stephen Baldwin Kermit, Tex Elizabeth Hale Big Springs Tex Preston Landing Pottsboro Hale Alice Day Walsh, Colo R. L. Hale Jr

Jennings Visit Pace Couple In Brief Social Note

Mr and Mrs Arvel Jennings visited Mr and Mrs C R Pace in a short social item noting family outreach and cordial greetings.

Arvel Jennings C. R. Pace

Knox Sweatt Family Visits Busbee Household Saturday

Mr and Mrs Knox Sweatt of Lindsay visited Mrs Busbee and her husband Mr Guy Busbee and their two daughters Saturday night extending family hospitality in Lindsay.

Knox Sweatt Lindsay Guy Busbee

Crossword ACROSS Clues Mixed with Varied Word Bits

A compact crossword style puzzle listing across clues with varied hints including drink make better soup period of time holding device Wild na and more. Entries include Native of India sea eagles perennially common words and odd spellings that hint at cross letter plays and synonyms.

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