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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1965

Page

2

Christmas Visits Span Ada And Surrounding Towns

Aunday of Christmas greetings crosses Ada and nearby towns as families unite for holiday meals and gift exchanges. Harold Stur and relatives travel from Hobbs to join JoAnn, Betty, James, and many others in festive visits with Mack, Miller, Briggs, Brumbelow, Walker, Hicks, and McCullar families and friends across Ada Coalgate Shawnee and Stratford.

James Miller Oxenhill Homer Mack Herman Miller Betty James

Christmas Holiday Visits Across Families and Cities

A long list of holiday gatherings shows Linda Carl Cindy and Larry in Oklahoma City hosting and visiting relatives from Ada Marietta Stratford and beyond. Many households from Ada Yale Norman and Stonewall share Christmas dinners and Sunday visits with grandparents and in laws across Texas California and Maryland.

Man Linda Carl Cindy Larry Oklahoma City Glen Cornell Boyd Ponde Cheryl Smith Janette Marietta Boyd Ponder

Holland Family Christmas Gatherings Report

Oklahoma City residents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Holland and family spent Christmas Eve with Ezra Holland and family. Tecumseh guests included Thurman Holland and Raymond Holland with additional Oklahoma City relatives. Ezra Holland becomes a new grandparent as baby boy born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Holland.

Lewis Holland Oklahoma City Ezra Holland Thurman Holland Raymond Holland Tecumseh Wayne Glen Holland

Christmas Dinner Hosts Named in Coalgate Family Note

Having Christmas dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Warren, her grandmother, Mrs. Irene Cope. Coalgate, her brother, Bill War-

Ren W. B. Parker Coalgate Tom McCurdy Ada Joe Walker Boney Cantrell Bill Warren Mike Terri Irene Cope Ronnie Roy Delvin Wesley Bert Warren Bill War

Outstanding Club Members Are Selected

The Rofs Homemakers Club held a Christmas party at the club house. Mrs. Margarete McDaniel and Mrs. Mabel Rucker were named the two outstanding members for 1965. A county cake decorating demonstration was attended in November with a local demonstration planned for 1966. The 1966 monthly programs were set by Kathy Baumert with Mrs. Harold Davis presenting January’s program Our Community. Officers were installed and photographed. The meeting included Christmas lessons, a gift exchange, and a toy and cookie drive for Okla noe Crippled Children's Hospital. Gifts were delivered Saturday by Mrs. Mildred Harper. attendees included Mrs. Harold Davis, Mrs. Kathy Baumert, Mrs. Margarete McDaniel, Mrs. Everett Bryant, Miss Lenora Johnson, Mrs. Leonard Etchieson, Mrs. Arthur Harber, Mrs. Mabel Rucker, Mrs. Raymond Laseman, with guests Mrs. Anna Hill and Mrs. Dick Stroud.

Rofs Homemakers Club Ruby Bryant Lenora Johnson Margarete McDaniel Mabel Rucker Harold Davis Kathy Baumert Jesus Davis Raymond McDonald Alden Oklanoe Crippled Children’s Hosital Mildred Harper Everett Bryant Leonard Etchieson Arthur Harber Raymond Laseman Anna Hill Dick Stroud

Oklahoma City cattle and hog sale report details

Cattle and calves consignments dominate a Thursday sale with feeder cattle and calves steady to strong. Yearling feeder steers 548 to 645 lb fetches 25.40 to 26.10, mixed 500 to 700 lb at 24.40 to 25.50, 745 to 815 lb at 23.50 to 24.80. Heifers 556 to 659 lb bring 22.30 to 23.20, other weights 21.00 to 22.10. Bulls and bull calves offered 22.75 to 24.50. Hogs small, barrows and gilts 25 lower to 26.00-29.00, sows 22.50-24.00. Sheep tests unavailable due to small offering.

Oklahoma City USDA

Airlines Lead Broad Market Gain in Early Trading

New York stocks rose sharply in active trading as airlines rebounded from midweek profit taking. Boeing United Aircraft General Dynamics and other defense and tech shares advanced while the Dow Jones and AP index gained, amid a higher than expected consumer price index.

New York U.S Wall General Dynamics Douglas Aircraft Zenith Radio Corp American Stock Exchange

Hopi Indian Answers Language Question on Job Form

A Hopi youth in Flagstaff Arizona blanks a work application question about foreign language ability. He then answers truthfully with English as his language. The brief incident highlights language identity in employment inquiries.

Flagstaff, Ariz

Belt Use Could Spare Innocent Traffic Victims

Hundreds of car passengers yearly fall victim to crashes through no fault of their own. Seat belts could have saved many and may save you if you become an innocent victim in a crash.

World’s longest tunnel bores under Italian Alps

The world's longest train tunnel carves 12.3 miles beneath the Lepontine Alps in Italy. Officials say the underpass will transform freight routes and cut transit times, linking northern regions with key markets. Construction advances include milestone boring segments and sustainability measures.

Italy Lepontine Alps

Colder Weather Expected Across Oklahoma This Weekend

The Associated Press reports warm conditions will continue through Friday in most of Oklahoma before a Pacific cold front moves into the Panhandle Friday morning. Arctic air is forecast to follow, bringing much colder temperatures by weekend. Highs 55 to 75, lows around 40 to 60. overnight 55 in Oklahoma ties the 1951 record. A 20 percent chance of showers is possible in northern Oklahoma Friday.

Associated Press Oklahoma Panhandle Guymon McAlester

Accidents in Ada Hold at Thirty Three This Week

Ada reports no accidents on Wednesday and December totals stay at 33. Municipal Court pleads guilty include Gary Sanders for DWI and restriction violations. William Harjo and H E Smith charged with drunkenness and speeding respectively. County Court sees Argo and Jackson plead innocent to multiple charges.

Gary Lee Sanders William Lee Harjo H. E. Smith Harvey G. Huckeby Barbara Ross Miles Genevieve E. Wallach Roy S. McKeown Richard Don Allen Wayne Samuel McKissack Delbert Lee Argo Jimmy Ray Jackson Ronald Joe Anglin Oscar Holmes Fite

Dead Man Found In Burning Durant House

In Durant Oklahoma an unidentified man about 65 was found shot in the abdomen inside a burning house three miles east of Durant. Ruby Cole 47 Oklahoma City had purchased the house and was held for questioning after witnesses Sonny Hart 19 and Butch Williams 20 found the body and the Cole woman spoke briefly before leaving.

Durant Here Highway Patrol Ruby Cole Oklahoma City Cole Sonny Hart Butch Williams Texoma Lodge

News Want Ads Quick Results Dial FE 2 4433

Classified brief invites readers to place want ads by dialing the listed telephone number for prompt responses. The item presents no other details or context.

Christmas Dinner Guests Across Towns and States

A long list of families and friends sharing Christmas meals and visits across Ada Oklahoma. gatherings include Jim Hisan and Buddy Campbell with the Cantrells. Flint and others with Miller, Houshin, Gasaway, Woods, Swigart, Smith, Starns, Collins, and various McNinch, Herre, and Miller relatives spanning Ada, Latta, Konawa, Seminole, Wellington, and beyond.

V. T. Gasaway Tom Sam D. E. Woods Mark David Vernal Utah Weldon Swigart Suzzanne Woodward Okla Glen Smith Lynda Glen Wayne Karen Seminole Frank Starns Mike Frank Jr Konawa Charles Jim Hisan Willie Collins JaNell Thompson Latta

Family visits mark holiday season across regions

Sgt. Jim Turner stationed on Okinawa surprised his wife Wanda and family by returning for Christmas Eve and staying through the first. Numerous relatives from Miami Texas Ada Louisville Ky Lawton San Luis Obispo Indianapolis Ardmore and other towns visited over the holidays including Mr. and Mrs. Brumley and their extended family.

Sgt Jim Turner Okinawa Wanda Jim Dave and Ann Turner Miami Tex Dave Turner Billy Joe McNair Ada Eulace Jones Stonewall Troy Shaw New Mexico Coy Jones Brumley Bern Watts Louisville D. H. Bolich San Luis Obispo Calif Charles Lytle Debra Michael Dwayne Pam Indianapolis Ind Henry Neel Waner Bunch Pat Ardmore Rick Johnston Pawnee

Christmas at Fran cis School and local gatherings

The report notes a successful Christmas play at Fran cis School with gift sacks and a Santa visit. It lists multiple family gatherings including Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor and Mr and Mrs Clarence Hidgon providing music, with fellowship among the Hooser and Johnston families. Stockton?

Francis School Santa Glen Taylor Clarence Hidgon Ernest Matthews Bob Hooser Jim Baker Byng Bob Joe Hooser Mike Toni Karla John Hooser John Jr Sam Hooser Stacey Sammy Ina Hooser California

Mrs Hooser Extends Happy New Year Wishes

Mrs Hooser wishes everyone a cheerful start to the year with warm greetings and best wishes for health and happiness in the new year.

Mrs. Hooser

Lightning Ridge and Family News Recap

Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver visited Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell in Stratford on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Karl Wall celebrated fifty years of marriage on December 22.

Vernon van Schuyver Roy Cantwell Stratford Karl Wall

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits Across Families

Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel hosted and received guests including Mr and Mrs Monroe Fennel and Mrs Ida Fennel and Marshall on Friday night. Mr and Mrs J E Woolly visited Miles Kimmel Wednesday evening, with further visits by the Kimmels and Dude Fennel.

Miles Kimmel Monroe Fennel Ida Fennel Marshal Dude Fennel J. E. Woolly Dude Fen

Local Social Visits and Christmas Guests List

Mrs Lillie Webster visits with Mrs Wylie Webster for a few days. Gene Stone and family call on N S Van degriff home Friday night. Christmas dinner guests at N S Vandegriff include Jesse Wilson Debbie Steve and Bryan. Gerald Thurman Norman Van degriff Karen join. Afternoon visitors include Dale Luton Albert Stephens Sue Henderson and Oral Stephens family. Sunday guests include Grady Teel Cliff Hammonds and Don Alexander.

Gene Stone N. S. Vandegriff Jesse Wilson Debbie Steve Bryan Gerald Thurman Norman Vandegriff Karen Dale Luton Albert Stephens Sue Henderson Oral Stephens Son Grady Teel Cliff Hammonds Don Alexander

Hart By May Johnson Hart

Mrs. Mary P Ownbey of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Erey Ownbey hosted Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles. Charles Ownbey was visited by Douglas and Kevin Stanfield of Morenci Arizona on Friday. Mrs Lara Miller of Ada and her grandson Mike Carroll of Norman visited Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey on Sunday. Visitors included nieces Mrs Chloe Pattillo and Mrs Opal Samuelson of Amarillo. Continued on page three.

Mary P. Ownbey Stratford Erey Ownbey Ben Ownbey Charles Arno Griffith Douglas Kevin Stanfield Morenci Ariz Charles Ownbey Lara Miller Ada Mike Carroll Norman Ercy Ownbey Chloe Pattillo Opal Samuelson Amarillo Tex

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ararma Tha County Vanoss By Casey Glasgow Harold Sturdivan Sandy JoAnn Hobbs N. M Nora Ryan Bill Briggs James Briggs Howard Marvin Briggs Roy Briggs Rebee McKinley Lloyd Briggs Stillwater Pat Brown Slayton Bob Neff Casey Glasgow Edna Hicks Robert Linda Hicks Texas A. C. Brumbelow Rex Brumbelow E. H. Brewington Cherri Midwest City James Hopkins Juanita Donna R. L. McCullar Shawnee Janet Woodward Ponca City W. E. McCullar Aun McCullar Stephenie Anita Easton Christian Midwest A. Wall Christian Berger Lee Parrish Teresa J. G. Hightower Galey Reagan Hightower C. W. Clay Marvin Clay Vena Clay Ralph Russell Marcia Mrs. J. G. Hightower Kenneth Childers C. E .Childers Auti McCullar Charles Floyd Nettie Childers Kari Hooks R. B. Tiffin Nina Tiffin Irma Thomason Valley View Hospital Bennie Monk Dallas Russ Mann Sunnyvale Mike Tiffin Florence Tiffin Marvin McCurdy Gaar Corner J. A. Woody Coleman George Pitt O. C. Brooks Houston Bud O'Neal Jack Hurt Edith Ryles Oxen Hill Jack Hart Pete Hargus Ana Cocoa Fla Homer Mack Jr David Holloway Safford, Ariz Homer Muck, Jr Ray Muck Center Homer Muck Jr J. H. Jones Jr Ada. James Betty Miller Bill Hoover Fresno Lonnie Barnes Bo’ Slaughter Dan Hoover Darlene Wall Darlene Shery Link Haws Altus Mrs Philip Stevens Mattalee Heimer van Schuyver Carl Wright Andy Kenneth Lawton Otis Coffey Ed Coffey Danny Dennis Ted Sickles Thelma Perriman Carl Coffey Louise George Carla Sue Herrin July Sherry Laurence Walker E. Douthit Edward Coffey Garrett Beller Arthur Lawson Roff Butch Creel Jerry Creel Wendel Stewart Beth Kathy Clint Stewart Creel Gerald Price Tulsa Ernest Crawley Tom Price Ines Bobby Tracy Bristow Junior Kimmel Enoch Kimmel Simon Young Short Fortner Ellis and Joy Dennis Fortner Baby David Fortner Elaine Clay Lula Brooks Grandpa Fortner Coy Young Martha Young Buddy Campbell Richard Flint Clallon Cantrell Tommy Turner Ed Hall Joe Roy Glasgow Marie Ronnie Platt Keith Beaumont, Tex Clifford Miller Dale Miller Doris Jean Beaumont Bob Hisaw Pete Hisaw Pauls Idaho Larry Hisaw Tandy Houshin Jim Hisaw Clarence Davis C. E. Childers Mike Thomas Moore Elbert Capps White Oaks Clint Corvin James and Oxon Hill Leo McNinch Gayle Linda McNinch Don Enid W. E. Miller Russell McNinch Lancaster Homer Sliger Maude Sliger, Ahloso Karen Sliger Patsy Stone Susie Stone Tina Fraley L. G. Houser Janice Johnny Muskogee Richard Lynn Nagle Sarasota, Fla W. L. McKinley Leonard Solo Linda Bennett Mrs. Brumley Casey Sue Arkie Glasgow Muriel Mustain Francis Pat Hooser Ola Mable Caperton Florida Edd Caperton Bob Steele Bobbie Brenda Carol Hooser Okmulgee Beggs George Bishop Harvey Steele Thelma Tcat Mrs. Lillie Webster Mrs. Wylie Webster Hart May Johnson First National Savings Accounts Mia. National Oatrust Company Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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