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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1964

Page

5

Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Noted Across County

Around the County items show Mrs. Ellis, Julian and Ricky Gill visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Malone hosted Mrs. Malone's sister and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Doyle of Lawton. Allie Teal returned to Lubbock after visiting her mother Mrs. Tom Hughes and Mr. Hughes.

Ellis Julian and Ricky and Loyd Gill A. E. Malone Mrs. Malone Mrs. C. R. Doyle Lawton Allie Teal Lubbock, Tex Tom Hughes Hughes

Thanksgiving Reflections and Local Family News

The note reflects on Thanksgiving 1964 and humility before God. It mentions a Oklahoma City birth case needing aid, 4 H program at People's Electric, Laura Pedersen on electricity use, and visits of Pedersen relatives, plus hospitalizations and illnesses in local families.

America Chris Pedersen Paul Steve Laura The People’s Electric Company

Allen by Eunice Isaacs sunny note on hospital dismissal

The report by Eunice Isaacs notes a period of sunshine after a cold stretch. Mrs. Harvey Bain was discharged from Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville on Wednesday.

Harvey Bain Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville

Local Visitors Mention Family Ties From California

J. A. Titsworth and daughter Mrs. Lem Wicket of Haywood California visited last week with J. A. Titsworth’s sister Mrs. Davie Isaacs and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cook. Clint Dollarhide was admitted by ambulance to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville on Wednesday.

J. A. Titsworth Lem Wicket Haywood Calif Titsworth Davie Isaacs C. R. Cook Clint Dollarhide Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville

Weekend Guests Visit Kraettli and Smith Homes

Mr and Mrs Wayne Hammonds of Duncan were weekend guests of Mrs and Mrs H C Kraettli. Also visiting were Mrs Kraettlis brother in law D W Emerson of Holdenville. Mr and Mrs Luther Moss joined Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Smith of Stonewall.

Wayne Hammonds Duncan H. C. Kraettli Kraettli

Carrol Boyd Discharged From Physicians and Surgeons Hospital

Carrol Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Boyd was dismissed Friday from Physicians and Surgeons Hospital.

Carrol Boyd Earl Boyd Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Charlie Hoisington

Church of God of Prophecy Holds Sacrament and Foot Washing

Members of the Church of God of Prophecy observed sacrament and foot washing on Wednesday at the Church of God.

Church of God of Prophecy Church of God

Mrs Gault Moves From Norman To Allen

Mrs Mary Gault relocates from Norman back to Allen on Thursday. J W Palmer shows slow recovery after surgery in Valley View hospital.

Mary Gault Norman Allen J. W. Palmer Valley View

Local Families Visit In Oklahoma Cities

Mrs. Walter Brown and her family from Midwest City visited relatives in Oklahoma City. T. A. Crumb recently returned from Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City. Major and Mrs. Jessel Williams of Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Mrs. Cora Williams. Mrs Williams joined them for lunch near Krebs close to McAlester.

T. A. Crumb Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City Major Jessel Williams Cora Williams

Weekend Guests At Mrs Isaacs Home Included Isaacs Family

Charlie Hoisington joined Mrs. Alice Isaacs for a weekend visit with her sons John Isaacs Skintook and Mr and Mrs Babe Isaacs of Irving Texas a daughter Mrs Clarice Hunt of Oklahoma City and a granddaughter and her family Captain Mrs Johnny Perham of Fort prior text ends abruptly leaving location incomplete.

C. H. Hastings Estalene Thomas Donna Jance Nancy Oklahoma City Alice Isaacs John Isaacs Skintook Babe Isaacs Irving, Tex Clarice Hunt Johnny Perham Fort

Mrs Ollie Hall to Visit Ventura for Holidays

Mrs Ollie Hall plans to travel to Ventura California to spend the holidays with her sons and their families Mr and Mrs R L Smith and Mr and Mrs James Hall during the festive season.

Ollie Hall Ventura Calif R. L. Smith James Hall

Wilkinson Family Connections Span Cities in Texas and Duncan

Mrs C D Wilkinson and daughter with husband Ray Mays of Fort Worth are joined by Butch Gill and son Johnny of Duncan, and Floyd Wellington with Greg and Tony of Union Valley, tracing a family link across multiple Texas communities.

C. D. Wilkinson Ray Mays Fort Worth Tex Butch Gill Johnny Duncan Floyd Wellington Greg Tony Union Valley

Mrs Carrie Blevins Suffers Broken Thumb After Church

Mrs. Carrie Blevins sustained a broken thumb on her right hand when she returned home from church and trapped her hand in a car door Sunday. At the Jones residence in Raymondville guests include Mrs. Joneses sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs Fred Oliver. Mr and Mrs Newell Reeves visited their son Paul Reeves in Denison for a weekend.

Carrie Blevins J. S. Jones Mrs. Joneses Fred Oliver Raymondville Tex Newell Reeves Paul Reeves Denison John Lee Roff Miles Kimmel Cora Cantwell Kimmel E. O. Jones Marion Jones Wynnewood

Funeral rites for Jessie Johnson held at Sasakawa

Rev. David Forester and Walter Watson attended funeral services for Jessie Johnson who died in a Friday car crash. Forester officiated at the service held on Tuesday and Monday at Sasakawa.

David Forester Walter Watson Sasakawa Jessie Johnson Forester

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Turner

Sunday visitors التق Mrs Susie Farlie and Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins attended the Turners in Konawa.

Tom Turner Susie Farlie Arlie Collins Konawa

Jim Grayson Dismissed From Hospital

Jim Grayson was discharged from the hospital on Monday, ending a medical stay. Details of diagnosis and treating doctors were not provided in the accessible text.

Jim Grayson Holdenville

Son Troy Edwards to Undergo California Surgery

Mrs. C R Cook learned her son Troy Lee Edwards would have back surgery Monday December 7 in Fullerton California after a truck accident. She plans to fly to California if his condition worsens.

Lee Family Visits Oklahoma City For Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lee with Sonja Kent and Kevin spent Friday night and Saturday in Oklahoma City on business and visiting relatives. They stayed with Preston Lee and children, then with Elmer Ragland family. Billy attended the teachers meeting. The group had Sunday dinner with M. R. Tucker in Oil Center.

ILA Pevehouse Billy Lee Sonja Kent Kevin Oklahoma City Preston Lee Billy Elmer Ragland Lee M. R. Tucker Oil Center

Visiting relatives rounds in Arizona and California

Mrs. John Clifford and Sami joined Ada Sun parents Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner in Lula. Mr. and Mrs. Young visited after church Sunday and attended Sunday school. Mrs. Bob Wall and children and Mr. and Mrs. Glynn King with their children called on the Simon Youngs Sunday evening.

John Clifford Sami Ada Sunday Short Fortner Lula

Gas outage disrupts Oakman school Monday morning

A gas outage interrupted classes at Oakman school Monday morning but teachers detected the issue early. The gas company was contacted and heat was restored, allowing the school to resume operations.

Oakman

Mrs Dadie Myers Visits Mrs Elvie Duvall

Mrs. Dadie Myers of Byng visited Sunday with Mrs. Elvie Duvall, sharing time and conversation.

Dadie Myers, Byng Elvie Duvall

Mrs Herman Nelson Visits Mother in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Herman Nelson of Oklahoma City was a guest Monday and Tuesday in the home of her mother, Mrs. Zora Lee.

Herman Nelson Oklahoma City Zora Lee

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones Visit Mr and Mrs Noble Holman

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Noble Holman in Wilson.

Mrs. Scott Jones Mrs Noble Holman Wilson

Mrs. Morrison and Lois Jean Visit Mrs. Poorman

Mrs. Lillie Mae Morrison and Lois Jean spent Wednesday in the company of Mrs. Norman Poorman, sharing time and conversation.

Mrs Stringer and John Nie Visit Morrison Family

Mrs. Mary Stringer and John nie of Stonewall were supper guests Saturday of her daughter Mrs. Arlie Morrison and family. Sunday visit by Mintie Morrison and Frank Morrison with Ada. Lillie Mae Morrison spent Friday with Mrs. Kit Thomas of Ada.

Mary Stringer Johnnie Stonewall Arlie Morrison Morrisons Mintie Morrison Frank Morrison Ada Lillie Mae Morrison Kit Thomas

Ill Sister of Murray Smith Responds to Stroke

Mrs. Myrtle Furgerson of Texarkana Texas is very ill after a recent stroke. She spent several months last summer visiting Mr and Mrs Smith. Current reports say she is a little better.

Murray Smith Myrtle Furgerson Texarkana Tex

Pendergrass Family Hosts and Guests Over Weekend

Guy Binkley spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. On Saturday Ada Sliger visited the Pendergrass home. Sam Sliger, Ada, joined the Pendergrasses on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Boyles and Janna from Cedar Grove.

Guy Binkley J. R. Pendergrass Pendergrasses Sam Sliger Ada J. R. Boyles Janna Cedar Grove

Local residents share meals and visits this week

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee hosted Monday evening guests Mr. and Mrs. Norville Turner. Thursday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gentry and Jim and Mrs. W. A. Lee, Ada. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman and Mr. and Mrs. George Carter.

Elmer Lee Norville Turner Roy Gentry Jim W. A. Lee Ada Jess Berryman George Carter

Wommack Hosts Chapman Family Visit at Fitts Town

Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack welcomed Mr and Mrs Eddie Chapman and their children Sunday in Fitts Town. The gathering reflected a cordial family visit with local ties.

Ira Wommack Jon Ann Eddie Chapman Fittstown

Ada Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Leona Price of Ada spent Tuesday with Angie Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Fox of Ada, formerly of Oakman, visited Tuesday with Angie. Mrs. Trudy Nance and Angie Wright spent Sunday with Mrs. Gussie Lillard.

Leona Price Ada Angie Wright

Thanksgiving Lunch Courtesy Noted by Mrs Lee

A Thanksgiving day meal prepared by Mrs El mer Lee for Mrs Gussie Lillard is acknowledged along with an apology for an error in a prior item. The note emphasizes appreciation for the lunch and regrets the mistake.

Elmer Lee Gussie Lillard

Langs Dine with Nances on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Loyd Lang were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs J M Nance in a social note from the community.

Loyd Lang J. M. Nance

Cold Snap Keeps Residents Shivering Across Region

Residents endure continued below freezing temperatures with lingering chill as frigid air persists citywide. Interstate forecasts warn of further frosts and hazardous road conditions overnight and into morning.

Stonewall Attends Services at Sulphur Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Fred McKee and Margaret attended Christian Deaf Services at the Methodist Church in Sulphur Sunday afternoon. Afterward they visited the administration building at the School for the Deaf.

Fred McKee Margaret Methodist Sulphur School For the Deaf

Mrs Flatt Visits Oklahoma City With Family

Mrs B F Flatt spent Thursday and Friday in Oklahoma City. Her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs C L Gallagher joined her. She visited an eye specialist and spent time with her daughter.

B. F. Flatt Oklahoma City C. L. Gallagher

Mrs Schmidt Visits Bixby Community Figures

Mrs. Ben Schmidt of Bixby spent Friday night and Saturday with Howard and Ganns, and visited Jack and Mrs McNutt Saturday afternoon. The couple has made several visits to Stonewall where he serves as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bixby.

Ben Schmidt Bixby Howard Ganns Jack McNutt Stonewall First Baptist Church

Boddy Family Visits Centrahoma and Coal Gate Social

Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Boddy spent Saturday night with Mrs. Grover Brown in Centrahoma. Sunday they visited Ruth Manor Nursing Home in Coalgate. Monday Mrs. James Hall and Mrs. Mattie Morris shopped in Coalgate with Mrs Boddy accompanying to Centrahoma.

P. H. Boddy Grover Brown Centrahoma

Visitation and Obituary Details for Luther Correll

Mrs. Ella Sawyers and local residents visited. Funeral services were Sunday at First Methodist Church for Luther Correll, who died Friday night at Valley View Hospital after a long illness. He lived with his sister Elma Winan and had two other sisters.

John Clouse B. F. Flatt Leon McKay Dane McCoy Ada Ella Sawyers Luther Correll First Methodist Church Valley View Hospital Correll Elma Winan

Reeves and Polk Families Visit Grandparents in Stonewall Area

Mrs. Ethel Reeves of Madill and Mrs. Pearl Polk of Coalgate attended a burial in Stonewall Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Walker with two children Ada and Jackie Walker Jr. visited their grandparents Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley Friday evening.

Ethel Reeves Madill Pearl Polk Coalgate Stonewall Cemetery Jerry Walker Ada Jackie Walker Jr Rev Steve Lilley

Rest home services led by visiting clergy

Sunday attendance at a rest home featured Mrs. Lollie Mann and Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley. Rev. and Mrs. Lin Jones of Fittstown conducted the service.

Lollie Mann Steve Lilley Lin Jones Fittstown

Lula visit by Mr and Mrs Clifford to Ada resident

Mr and Mrs D R Clifford visited Monday with Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada. The social call highlighted community ties and local visits in the Ada area.

Tupelo Junior High Debuts With Close Loss And Win

Residents report Tupelo junior high hosted its first game, with the Tupelo girls losing to Coalgate 29 to 30 and the Tupelo boys defeating Coalgate 36 to 26 at Tupelo Monday night.

Tupelo Tupelo Girls Coalgate Tupelo Boys Tupelo Junior High

Army-bound Randel Lafevers and Cubby Harkins visit Tupelo

Randel Lafevers and Cubby Harkins of Tupelo visited Monday night with John Clifford. Lafevers plans to leave for the army on December 2.

Randel Lafevers Cubby Harkins Tupelo John Clifford Randel Army

Tupelo Junior High Teams Play KiowaThursday Night

Tupelo junior high sent both boys and girls teams to Kiowa on Thursday. The Tupelo boys won the contest while the Tupelo girls fell short by four points.

Tupelo Kiowa

Visits and Hog Butchering Gather Ada Social Weekend

Mr and Mrs David Brooks and Mr and Mrs Short Fortner visited Friday with Ada residents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner. They butchered four hogs. Walter Brooks and Debbie Clifford spent Saturday night in Ada with Donald Brooks and family. They rendered lard and ground sausage and bought a hog from Kenneth Fortner. The Clifford family also visited Saturday with Donald Brooks.

David Brooks Short Fortner Kenneth Fortner Ada Walter Brooks Debbie Clifford Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne D. R. Clifford Dickie Donnie Ronnie

Johnston Family Gatherings Across Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston and guests Tony and Carolyn Ada shared supper Saturday with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston. Mr and Mrs Lee Dicketts and Alan from Oklahoma City stayed Saturday night with the Ben Johnstons. Mrs Troy Reed and Donald of Stonewall dined Sunday with the Johnstons. Mrs Doll Flowers of Stonewall visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Davey.

Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Ben Johnston Lee Dicketts Alan Oklahoma City Ben Johnstons Troy Reed Donald Stonewall Johnstons Doll Flowers Davey

Brooks Family Dinner Casts Wide Circle Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted Sunday dinner with Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford. The Brooks family joined Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks for supper. Mrs Greer Brooks returned home Saturday after a period away.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada D. R. Clifford the Brooks Walter Brooks Greer Brooks

Fortners Attend Rocky Point Missionary Church

Mr and Mrs Luke Fortner from Ada and Mrs Simon Young Light ning Ridge attended church Sunday at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church.

Luke Fortner Ada Simon Young Lightning Ridge Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church

Lightning Ridge Visitors Spend Day With Perriman Family

Mrs. Carl Coffey and relatives from Oklahoma City, including Linda Louise George Carle and Karen, visited Mrs. Perriman. Ed Coffey and boys joined after lunch. The Coffeys then went to Lawton to see Mrs. Carl Wright in hospital with Kenneth and Andy.

Carl Coffey Linda Louise George Carle Karen Oklahoma City

Homemakers council trip and community visits reported

Mrs Lorene King Mrs Simon Young Mrs Thelma Perriman and Mrs Ed Coffey attended a home demonstration club training meeting and tea with slides of Hawaii trip participants. Delegates wore Hawaiian costumes and the event was a success.

Lorene King Simon Young Thelma Perriman Ed Coffey Home Demonstration Club Hawaii National Homemakers Council

Latta Residents Visit VanSchuyvers Amid Week

Mrs. Mattalee Heimer of Latta visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. VanSchuyver Friday. Frank Harbor with Donna and Bonnie visited the VanSchuyvers Thursday evening.

Mattalee Heimer Latta Mrs. VanSchuyver Frank Harbor Donna Bonnie

Mrs Marva Nell Jackson Visit With Mrs Simon Young

Mrs Marva Nell Jackson of Stratford visited Mrs Simon Young on Monday afternoon for a social call in her hometown.

Marva Nell Jackson Stratford Simon Young

Hart by May Johnson

Visiting lists show Mrs Grace Johnson and May Sunday with Mrs Joe Thompson and others. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey include Alvie Griffith and several families. Mrs Simon Young and children visit with Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles. Mrs Ben Ownbey accompanied Mrs Aun McCullar to Mrs Bob Wall’s home Monday.

Grace Johnson Joe Thompson Dave and Leota Roff Laura Johnson Ercy Ownbey Alvie Griffith Aun McCullar Shelby Stanfield Simon Young Glyn King Ben Ownbey Charles Vaness Bob Wall

Local Socials and Death Note From Oklahoma Families

Friday night gatherings at Pickett with Gertie Summers and family are noted along with Tuesday visits by Gene Summers and Pauls Valley. Death announced of C. L. Balthrop of Byng, brother of Rev. Milton Balthrop. Various visits among the Summers, Hatcher, Penrod, McNinch, Miller, Warren, Cope, and Cornell families are recorded in surrounding towns.

Gertie Summers Pickett Joe Summers Gene Summers Gene Pauls Valley Mollie Summers Bob Hatcher Robert Loren Hughey Lawrence C. L. Balthrop Byng Milton Balthrop Lightning Ridge

Parish Chapel Thanksgiving Weekend News

Mrs Gwen Kragh and baby visited her parents the Rowes for Thanksgiving while her husband Jim Kragh and brother Ronnie spent the holiday in Chicago at the National Fair. Jim Kragh is a Representative for the Hampshire Association. The Kraghs later traveled via Wynoka to visit his parents in Roseville Illinois. Mrs Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Tom Burch Friday evening.

Gwen Kragh Baby Norvill Rowe Jim Ronnie Chicago Hampshire Association Kraghs Roseville Ill Wynoka Verneice Dryden Ruby Dryden Tom Burch

Mr and Mrs J W Law Visit Frank Dryden Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs J W Law visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Saturday night. This brief social item notes a cordial gathering between two local families at a private residence.

J. W. Law Frank Dryden

Mrs Mamie Tucker Hears California Visitor

Mrs. Mamie Tucker was the Monday dinner guest of Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Clara Wood and their houseguest Mrs. Nina Jeter of California. Nina Jeter spent Monday through Thursday with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Rane Tucker.

Mamie Tucker Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Nina Jeter California Rane Tucker

Pennington and Manpin Visit Highlight Monday Call

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and Donnie visited Mr and Mrs John Manpin Monday as reported in local society notes.

Alfred Pennington Donnie John Manpin

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Midland Paul Pedersen Los Angles Pedersen Richard Pedersen Moore Brenda Wail Mike Pedersen Sammie Dale Gentry David Cecil Glazier Corine Pedersen Chandler Cecil Huckeby Mr. Huckeby Nettie Huckeby J. T. Reid Eunice Isaacs Walter Brown Jim Johnson Midwest City Arizona Robert L. Kaebnick East Central Auditorium Lucille Ganns Lois Clifford D. R Ifford Monument Works North Broadway Rolk Ages Lorene McIlroy Frank Townsley Maggie Townsley Marvin Briggs Roy Briggs Beebee Howard Briggs Joe Winton Bill Briggs N. S. Vandegriff Mrs. Norman Vandegriff Gerald Thurman Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff Family Elaine Clay Young Alma Dunn Spillman Marman Tatum la Rena Lathan Dallas Arno Griffith Stanfields Charlie Dunn Earl Stewart Fitzhugh Dunn Hart By May Johnson Stanley Sayers Church of Christ Robert Penrod Leo McNinch Gayle Don McNinch Stillwater McNinch Lloyd Miller and Mr. Baker and Sons Ahloso Bert Warren Irene Cope Glenn Cornell Joe Walker Florence Isaacs Washington, d Wichita Houston Southwestern Bell ADA Evening News
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