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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1962

Page

2

Colonial Estates Planned for Ada City

A new rest home named Colonial Estates is in early construction in Ada on Industrial Road north of the Army Reserve Armory. Builder J. Heldenbrand of Oklahoma City owns the project, planning two 55 bed units totaling 110 beds at about 280000 dollars. The Ada home will be leased to George and Earline Machtolif, with preliminary site grading already completed and work to start pending favorable weather.

Ada Colonial Estates Industrial Road Army Reserve Armory J. ©. Heldenbrand Oklahoma City Heldenbrand Alco Construction Co George Earline Machtolif Heidenbrand

Weather warms slowly as south faces deep freeze

Adans see slight warming with readings around 23 degrees at 7 am and a forecasted thaw across the state while a big football title game nears in Skelly Stadium Tulsa. Nationally the cold wave causes millions in Florida crop damage with temperatures plunging to record lows and eleven fatalities reported in fires across Georgia and nearby states.

Adans Skelly Stadium Tulsa Ada Cougars Oklahoma City John Marshall Florida South Gulf States Creasyville Tennessee Georgia Alabama Dalton Gainesville

One Car Smashup Sends Ada Men to Hospital

A two Ada men were hospitalized after a single vehicle crash on North Mississippi near Sixth Street. Driver James J. Lewis, 47, faces charges of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and transporting an open bottle. Passenger Bary H. Daggs, 49, was treated for lacerations and released. Daggs cited for public drunkenness. Two other Municipal Court cases were filed Wednesday: Robert L. Williams, 41, fined 20 for drunkenness and Dude Gordon, 36, pleaded guilty to creating a disturbance.

Mississippi Ada James J. Lewis West Third Sixth Street Lewis Bary H. Daggs West Sixth Valley View Hospital Dages Robert L. Williams Dude Gordon

Gasoline Explosion Blows Out Doors Injures Service Station Owner

Don Mason operator of a Sinclair Service Station at 421 North Mississippi suffered burns to his head and hands after a gasoline spill near a gas stove ignited. He fled through a plate glass door as the blast shattered front windows and damaged office furnishings.

Don Mason Sinclair North Mississippi Jeff Mastin

Granddaughter of Konawa Couple Dies in Dallas Fire

Debra Diane Gibson nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Glenn Gibson of Best Dallas Texas, suffocated in an East Dallas home blaze discovered about 1 4 20 am Wednesday. Mrs Gibson and Billie Marie Lurber, granddaughter of Konawa, were found in the bathroom trying to escape smoke. Fire damages estimated at 8500 dollars. Gibson a geologist with Atlantic Oil, was away on business. both families traveled to Dallas. Debbie spent summers with grandparents in Konawa and was in fourth grade in Dallas. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Konawa Debra Diane Gibson William Glenn Gibson Dallas Texas Gibson Billie Marie Lurber Roy Garber South Broadway East Dallas Atlantic Oil Company Roy Lurber Pat Pignery Midwest City Redmore High School East Central State College Hast Central Time Debbie Billie Marie Jerry Fernee, Stewart Fern Elizabeth Stewart Ada Sheyaa Aeet Maxwell East Prairie View J. D. ‘Stewart Stewart Trinity, Baptist Church Mes Warnell Kam Ventura Calif Oberon Manning Juanita Norman Norwalk Marvine Portwood San Mario John’ D_ Stewart Edward Dale Wynnewood Cruce Nalen Tollie’ Fowler Bill ‘Corvin Samps “McKeown Enoch Chapmian Ben“ White W.L. Smith Bill, Dickey Olan Vail Tom ‘Talbot Frank’ Dillardi Walter Choate Bety Sui ‘Uneral

Ada Area Social Notes and Obituary Highlights

Long roster of visits and gatherings across Ada area with numerous families such as Henson, Jones, Isaacs, Pennington and Dryden sharing activities from shopping in Ada to church and funeral services. Also reports the death of Mrs Stella Hayes of Ada and notices about memorials and visitors linking Stratford and Oklahoma City through the week.

P. O. Dettson Don Henson Elmer Crawford Ada Rey Luther Wilgon Siloam Springs Park and Clift Mears Johnnie Sheppard P. C. Henson Mary Henson Ruther Sheppard Clareta Gray J Leroy Ward Lons Phylis Jones Chil

Lawrence pie bids invite tenders for home baked pies

Lawrence area notices invite tenders for luscious home baked pies prepared by Nancy Gibbens to satisfy a sweet tooth. Phone 2651 to place bids. Also reports community visits and local incidents including George Howry’s oil burn at the Hennessey gasoline plant and various family visits around Dover Fitzhugh Me and Duncan areas.

Nancy Gibbens George Howry Hennessey Howrys Carolyn Greenwood Dover Fonda Sissie Gipson Jack.Davis

Ada Post Office Girds For Rush

Ada post office braces for a rush as the postmaster and staff prepare for a surge in rural delivery adjustments. unclear text references December dates and potential changes to service status.

Ada Post Office Ada Hicks Pale Post Dee Evi

Local social notes and visits across McLish and Durant

Weekend guests drop in at Snyder and Grose households as relatives gather for Christmas events. McLish High sophomores stage a car wash fundraiser for their king and queen bid. The Howry family, Estes clan, and others enjoy shopping trips, visits, and ham shoots amid holiday bustle.

McLish High School Simpson's Filling Station

Parish Chapel Guests Visit Local Residents

Parish Chapel and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Edith Jackson on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Betty Magarin Valley View Hospital Monday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs P O Hensam and Mrs Dryden visited Sunday evening.

Aron Gray Verniece Dryden Willie Isaacs Wayland Pennington Milo Ruby Dryden Edith Jackson Frank Dryden Ruby” Dryden Betty Magarin Valley“View Hospital Aid Drydge Hensam Dryden ' Cail

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Andrew Bain Stratford PHOTQ Adan Gunmicet Watts Funeral Home Envonne Franks Patsy Henson Marvin McCurdy Chuck Murray Albert Jones Claude Horsley Olney Marcum Mildred ‘Mellon Sysal Reed Christine Waters Orlan, Dees Linda Leroy McDaniels Alma Maddox Rita Alma Frank James Lucy Whittington Leona Neely Melba Wood Monge Mrs B. B. Jackson Christine “Martin Don’Crisp Marie Hopper Pickett Bryan Taylor E., Ada J. C. Maddox Anne Hamblin Lynn Horton Coleman Pennington Neldt Roy Neville Pennington Hartel Karl Alva Pen Nington J.C. Maddox Alva Pennington Neville Penty Adn Aiington Harrell Johnnie Tucker Bartlesville Rance Tucker Mary Pinley Land Jim Magar Dean Thompsox Ray Magar Mamie ‘Tucker Jim'Magars Essel Magar Owen Megar Ahloso Owen Magar Hill Abloso Ruth Magar Verniece Dryden iStratford Dale Melton Lee Helen Cox Glen Mildred Melton Wayne Alfred Willoughby Lindsay East Central Maxine Cameron Vonda Dees Ethel Varnadore Mae McDaniel LaWanna W L. Standridge Dena Pendergrass Son Ed Varnadore den Crisp Henry ‘Little Marvin’ Hamblin W. B. Bers Cindy Cathy Pauls Valley Henry Dees Orlan Dees Stella Illian Hayes Stella Ilian Hayes Ronute Bonham Aday Areabyterian Church Henry, Smith Dallas Mayberry Jack Jones Farmers Union B. B. Jacks Lynnia Hatton James Cape Oil Center Harrell Cape Navy Henry ‘Little and Jack. McDonald Farmers Union Meeting Oklahoma City Monays Don Crisp Ethel’ Varnadore LaVanna Phnaughn McDaniels Drlan Dees Linda Monday Ssie Martin Nolan Martin del City J. C. Martin Pir Johnnie Law Bessie Bradley David Fletcher and Warlda Snipes Mr. and L. E. Ballard Mark and Keith En Varnadore Sybel Reed Mildred Malon Henry Little Frank James Sunday W. R. Dees Bob Nall Jerry Robbyns Lindsey Fletcher Snipes Wanda Homer Farmer Mrs. Neville Pentington Grlan Deos W.W Miller and Harris Karl Pennington Kenneth Martin Mike and Oma Janelle, Abloso Robert Cation Tucker Dorothea Landa M. R. Tucker Earl Blevins Patsy Morris Virgle’ Farmer Clifford Lemb Farmer Sundsy Harvey Mitchell Mae McDaniels Daught Ter Phnaughn Frank Jamies Olen Ed Vaturday Nadore J.C. James Mary Guthrie Elaine Farmer Phyllis, Lamb Linda Jacquess Senior Love Machelle M. C. Cox Mrs. Cox Love Helen Glenda Willoughby Caviner Pew Clare Wood W. N. Isaacs Mike Gray W. N Isaacs Bennie Farmer A Jones Sidney | Isaacs Joe Thompson Dave Bennie Isaacs Irene Wood Joan Florence Verniece. Dryden Virgie Pennington Orin -Clay Ed Dunkin Leo Clay Raymond Gentry Orin Clay Mrs. Calinton Debbie and Della Ington Lawrence Diss Markin Davis Mary Jo Sheckley Reydon Virginia Fisher Ade Carolyn Walker Leon Cox Springer Bryan Taylor Bobbye Gardner Duncan Raymond Fletcher Snipes Bond Jan Nall Cristline Martin Lynnia Horton Muriel Mrs. J. C. Mastincae A.D. Neal Fittstown W. E. Snyder Frank Patton Frank Jr Lisa. Ann E. H. Grose Bruce Cindy “Miller Bruce ‘Turner Dean Miller Spiro Ard Durant McAlester Mrr Keith Whitney David Baxter Leonard Wood Baxter Mrs. Whitney Ralph, Taylor MeoAlester Cecil Campbell Lilien Ritter Fort Worth W. E. Snyders Steve McNeill Joe Howry Cay Keith Canton Rev Howry The Baptist Church Mildred Estes H. W. Estes Booth Downs Stonewall Eldon Flinn J. D. Bnis Charley Davis George Penick W. L. Dooley Loman Billy County Line North Broadway Iain Aca 7-Up Bottling Company W. Main Southwestern
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