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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1965

Page

3

Around the County Social Visits Across Stratford and Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles visited Stratford Monday to see Mrs. Mary Ownbey. Alvie Griffith visited Mrs. Ercy Ownbey's home Sunday. Mrs. James F. Walker of Lodi California spent Christmas with Grace Johnson and May. Several visitors came through Ada including Farrell Sales Johnny Johnson Laura Johnson and Christine, plus Jack Griffith and Joe Thompson visits to Fort Worth, Roff. May Johnson associated visits with Mrs. Bob Hatcher and guests Mrs. Guy Lawson and baby.

Ben Ownbey Charles Stratford Mary Ownbey Alvie Griffith Ercy Ownbey James F. Walker Lodi Calif Grace Johnson May Farrell Sales Ada Johnny Johnson Levelland Tex Laura Johnson Johnson Christine Walker Jack Griffith Fort Worth Joe Thompson Aro Griffith Max Griffith Charles Griffith Ardmore Shirley Griffith Stillwater V. L. Newland Richard Soutee Roff Amo Griffith Mollie Summers Bob Hatcher Robert Guy Lawson Kenneth Rycroft Oklahoma City Loren Hughey Bill Dansby Lawrence Paul Summers Willie Dansby Paul Dansby Mack Sharpe Fitzhugh Leon Hughey Roy Cantwell Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Shelby Stanfield New Mexico Stanfield Reba Ken Earl Stewart Alma Dunn

Christmas Visit Highlights Across Families in Ada and Fort Worth

Christmas gatherings span multiple families from Ada and Pickett to Fort Worth and Stillwater. Gertie Summers Mack visit Albert Cassady. Griffiths host and expect daughter in law Mary. many relatives and grandchildren attend dinners and church. Several trips and visits planned among Summers Dansby Hatcher Lawson and Stanfield families across Oklahoma.

Gertie S Mack Nettie Hodges Phyllis Roberta Roff Gene Summers Pauls Valley Joe Summers Pickett Gertie Summers Galey Albert Cassady

Christmas Day Visits By Sulphur Residents

Mrs Clifford Williams and Regina Sulphur spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale. Mrs Alice Crawford also joined the Christmas gathering.

Clifford Williams Regina Ernest Pipes Roger Dale Alice Crawford

Local News Snippet of Hospital Stay and Family Visits

Mrs. Bill Thomason admitted to Valley View Hospital on December 20 for major surgery. Alice Crawford visits a daughter and family, while Mr. Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale join the Penrod family gathering in Pickett with Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Penrod and children. Opal Bouma in South Gate California calls Christmas morning to wish a merry Christmas and happy new year.

Bill Thomason Valley View Hospital Alice Crawford Ernest Pipes Roger Dale Robert Penrod Pickett Lowell Penrod Penrods Opal Bouma South Gate Calif

Christmas Visits Highlight Penrod Maddox Family Gatherings

Charley Maddox shared Christmas dinner with the Robert Penrod family and spent Christmas night with them. Visitors included Mrs. J. C. Maddox and others, while Manley Maddox visited his daughter’s family. The Penrods hosted Christmas Eve with Glen Files and children and others joined on Sunday in Gaar Corner.

Charley Maddox Robert Penrod Penrod J. C. Maddox Gaar Corner Francis Taylor Della Maddox Reta Jackson Manley Maddox Ada Glen Files Karen Susan Becky Deana Bea Jaquess

Stratford man Roy Cantwell dies after hospital stay

Roy Cantwell of Stratford died Monday night after being admitted to an Oklahoma City hospital following a move from Lightning Ridge on September 27. He underwent surgery on October 4 and did not recover.

Roy Cantwell Stratford Cantwell Lightning Ridge Oklahoma City

STONEWALL Treas Family Home Attended by Kin Across Areas

Mr and Mrs Jake Treas hosted a family gathering at their Stonewall home on Sunday with numerous relatives present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Archer Ada and their sons and wives Gene Ross Treas Sandra Brenda Paula and Gary Pryor and Mr and Mrs J C Treas Nancy Ahloso Mr and Mrs Dolph Treas Fort Towson Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and Mark Texarkana Texas and grandson Mr and Mrs Jackie Treas Lula and Mr and Mrs Fay Dean Estes Norman One son and wife Mr and Mrs Treas Fullerton could not attend.

Jake Treas Joe Archer Ada Gene Ross Treas Sandra Brenda Paula Gary Pryor J. C. Treas Nancy Ahloso Dolph Treas Fort Towson Okla Chester Treas Mark Texarkana Tex Jackie Treas Lula Fay Dean Estes Norman Treas Fullerton

Christmas Day Visits and Holiday Guests List

Christmas day visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKeel and Margaret included a niece Mrs. Sue McCraw and children Judith and David from Sand Springs Oklahoma and nephew Mr. and Mrs. F W McKeel and baby Houston Texas. Also spending Christmas with their parents were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sandlin and children in Tulsa plus Mr. and Mrs. J W Ward with Sharon Kay and Joyce of Bristow and Mr. and Mrs. Joe West with Debbie and Kathy of Seminole. Monday visitors of Mr and Mrs Sandlin were Mr and Mrs Everett Clawson and Delores from Woodson and Mark and Wesley Smith of Tulsa. Mr. Smith

Fred McKeel Margaret Sue McCraw Judith David Sand Springs Okla F. W. McKeel Houston Tex Jack Sandlin Tulsa J. W. Ward Sharon Kay Joyce Bristow Joe West Debbie Kathy Seminole Sandlin Everett Clawson Delores Woodson Mark Wesley Smith Smith

Family Christmas Gathering At Ada And Oklahoma City

A brother of Mrs. Sandlin visited for a week with the Sandlins. Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley spent Christmas with daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Ada. The Walkers and their three children from Oklahoma City, along with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Steele, joined. Mrs. Lilley’s son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Shannon from California attended, Shannon being a brother of Mrs. Walker.

Steve Lilley Jack Walker Ada Walkers Jerry Walker Oklahoma City Tommy Walker Jerry Steele R. D. May Freddie May Salinas Calif Pete May Tupelo R. J. Alexander R. E. Golightly Simon Patton Mr. Patton T. P. Daniel Pat Pattons Daniels Jeff Timmons Timmon Don Edward Condren Mark Grover Barnes Grover Dwaine Barnes Darel Stillwater Anthorene Scribner Sid Jim Marshall Tommy Thompson Scott City Kan Jerry Marshall Lillie Marshall Wayne Florence Miers Virgil Johnson Johnnie Daniel Johnna Dohnna Charles Pierce Ronnie Holman Howard Pharr H. R. Brody Bill Brody Stonewall

Christmas Guests at Barnes Home Include Family Members

Christmas day visitors at the Homer Barnes residence included his parents George and Mrs Barnes, Floye Ingram Norman, Buck Daniels and wife of Frisco, Dora Daniels, and Clora Kennedy of Ada.

Homer Barnes George Barnes Floye Ingram Norman Buck Daniels Frisco Dora Daniels Clora Kennedy Ada

Sermons Delivered at Nazarene Church Services

Rev. Abe Christian preached Sunday morning at the Nazarene church and Rev. Steve Lilley preached that night continuing the regular weekend services.

Abe Christian The Nazarene Church Steve Lilley

Christmas Visits From Area Families Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Leon Blaxton visited Mr and Mrs Pete Anderson over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Dave Romine hosted their children and grandchildren for Christmas. Gary and Gene Minor of Ama culo Texas spent the holidays with their parents and Mrs George Minor.

Leon Blaxton Pete Anderson Dave Romine Gary and Gene Minor Amaculo, Tex George Minor

Hall Family Christmas Visit in Longview Texas

Mr and Mrs James Hall spent Christmas weekend in Longview Texas with her daughter and family.

James Hall Longview, Tex

Visitors gather from many towns for Gibson Christmas weekend

A large gathering at the Gibson residence includes Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott Fitzhugh Sue Ep person Cheryl and Marty Holdenville along with Troy Gibson Cindy Oklahoma City John Elliott Johnny Elliott James Elliott Denver Ruth F L Gibson Ruth Jim Stone Marty Clay Pete Gibson Scotty all of Stonewall and W C Elliott Atoka and Moss Wimbish Dallas

C. L. Gibson Lee Elliott Fitzhugh Sue Epperson Cheryl Marty Holdenville Troy Gibson Cindy Oklahoma City John Elliott Johnny Tulsa James Elliott Denver Colo F. L. Gibson Ruth Jim Stone Clay Pete Gibson Scotty

Mrs Winnie Wright Visits Stonewall Family Group

Mrs. Winnie Wright from Woodbridge California arrived in Stonewall on Sunday to visit her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. P H Boddy and sister in law Mrs Ader Jennings. Also visiting was son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W D Jennings and family from Altus.

Winnie Wright Stonewall P. H. Boddy Ader Jennings

Granger Family Christmas Visit in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Bob Granger and baby of Oklahoma City spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and family Their son Bobby returned home with them after spending several weeks with his grandparents.

Bob Granger Oklahoma City Howard Ganns Bobby

Holidays Gatherings Reach Across State Lines

Mr and Mrs Hershel Newberry and Robin of St Louis Missouri visit relatives over Christmas. They spend time with Howard and Ganns family and Frank Newberry in Union Valley. Also guests include Molly Fowler Karen Ada Dave McCoy Floyd Ingram Margaret Barnes and Jim Williams from Stonewall Indiana group.

Hershel Newberry Robin St. Louis Howard Ganns Frank Newberry Union Valley John Clouse Molly Fowler Karen Ada Dave McCoy Floyd Ingram Norman Margaret Barnes Jim Williams Stonewall

Christmas visits fill homes across Oklahoma and beyond

Families spent the holidays with relatives in Oklahoma and nearby states. Gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Roan with children in Amarillo and Ada, and dozen-plus relatives visiting in Lovington Stonewall and Okemah areas. Travelers from Tulsa Hinton St Louis Anchorage Oklahoma City and Cleveland Tennessee joined kin over Christmas.

Jess Roan Lucian Roan Carolyn Will Amarillo Tex Paul Roan Chris Ada Mr. Roan Herbert Landrum Lamar Pat Taylor Tulsa Roan Roy Ellis Hinton Okla Bob Greenlee Bobby Lovington N. M Lee Crossley Stonewall

Holidays Bring Visits Across States and Cities

Visiting relatives over the holidays included Floria Thompson in Tulsa and R L Johnson in Great Bend Kansas. Christmas was spent in Duncan with son Charles Hale, while Rev James Kenny joined parents in Paris Arkansas with Mrs Kenny staying longer. Others included May family in Salinas California Tupelo Mississippi and Oklahoma City, and Bill Morris in Clayton Lake with son Billy in Houston.

Russell Hale Floria Thompson Tulsa Joe Bryan Beverly Jimmy Ada R.L. Johnson Great Bend Kan Duncan Charles Hale Mrs. James Kenny Paris Ark Ora Morris Clayton Lake Bill Morris Billy Houston Tex

Christmas Weekend Gatherings Across Frisco Area

Frisco area residents share Christmas with family across Oklahoma City Tuttle and Stonewall. The Pattons and Daniels celebrate weddings anniversaries with visits from Simon Patton and T. P. Daniel family groups. Alvin Minor family hosts Christmas tree with multiple relatives attending meals and supper.

Christmas Dinner With Wells Family and Guests

Mr and Mrs Houston Wells hosted a Christmas dinner joined by their children Chris and Stubby and Mrs Jennie Rutledge Ada the Wells mother in law. Others present were Mr.

John Lucas Ada T. T. Lowman Stonewall Leon McMinn W. J. Baugh Mrs. Houston Wells Chris Stubby Mrs. Well Jennie Rutledge

Christmas Visits Span Ada and Nearby Towns

The passage lists numerous Ada, Sapulpa, Stillwater, Latta, Stonewall, and nearby families visiting relatives over Christmas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes, the McDonalds, the Marshalls, the Daniels, the Brodys, the Prices, the Chappells, and many listed children, spanning Ada and Tulsa areas.

Holiday Visit Delights Extend Across Families in Oklahoma

Lisa Scribner and relatives from El Reno Norman and Stonewall gather with the Johnsons and others during the holidays. Theo Scribner joins Christmas dinner as Teddy Wayne and Rodger stay with grandparents, while visits reach to Stonewall Ada Las Cruces and Byng.

Lisa Theo Scribner el Reno Ronnie Scribner Norman Author Johnson Virgil Johnson Scribner Ted Scribner Mrs. Johnson Teddy Wayne Rodger Mr. Scribner Frank Henry Stonewall Tiny Welborn Las Cruses N. M

Christmas Reunion Brings Family Ties To Beaumont Area

Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd hosted all their children for the Christmas weekend in Beaumont Texas. Attendees included Mrs Wayne Byrd Scott Arlie Jennifer and Jeff plus Mrs Carl Crowley Lori Gregg and more. A basket lunch and Christmas dinner drew 29 relatives including the Jumper Crodduck and Sanders families. Mr and Mrs Hinkle Blevins of Richardson Texas joined the Bay family for the holiday weekend.

Coy Byrd Wayne Scott Arlie Jennifer Jeff Beaumont Tex Carl Crowley Lori Gregg Moore Bob Byrd Todd Marty Shelley Stonewall Homer Jumper Pleasant Hill Jim Crodduck Diana Mike Anson George Crodduck Harden City Lonnie Crodduck Winters Velmer Sanders Larry Garry Davis Mrs. Hinkle Blevins Richardson, Tex Alfred Bay

Social Callers Report Visits Across Ada and Stonewall

Lis and T. E. Hickson of Ada spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Baylis and Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Hickson Mrs Wayne Scott Arlie Jennifer and Jeff visited Mr Scott s parents Mr and Mrs Buck Scott in Stonewall

Lis T. E. Hickson Ada Mrs. Baylis Mrs. Hickson Wayne Scott Arlie Jennifer Jeff Mr. Scott Mrs Buck Scott Stonewall

Christmas Visits Across Families in Harden City and Surrounding Areas

A sequence of family visits and dinners chronicles Christmas and Sunday gatherings among Daniel, Brashear, Hisaw, Barn es, Phillips, and related households in Harden City Blanchard Ada Stonewall Tupelo and Coalgate areas. The notes show siblings visiting siblings and extended kin across several towns during the holiday.

Family skating party after Christmas in Ada

Mr and Mrs Ramon Guy with Dianna Elisabeth Stacia and Edward visited Mrs Guy’s parents Mr and Mrs H E Jones after church Sunday night. The Guys were among the young people and intermediates from First Baptist Church of Stonewall attending a skating party in Ada Monday night.

Ramon Guy Dianna Eliabeth Stacia Edward Blanchard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hart Mrs. Earl House North Broadway Federel Att Agree Takes Lucille Ganns Mrs. Sandlin Sandlins Mr. and Bernard Glover Kansas Richard Thomas Dick Hendryx Frank Newberry Jr Glen Hendryx Dennis Mullins Lonewall Jimmy Mullins Miami Sharon Mullins Jack McNutt Jackie Okemah J. H. McNutt the Weekly Judas Criswell Funeral Home Olen Brannon Mr. Brannon Reva Brannon Odus Wiles Dean Janis Mr. Timmons Frank Voyles Colonial Nursing Home Alvin Minor Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Bob Langley Gee von LaVonda Roe Nell Alvin Minor Jr Cromwell Lee Langley Gene Vance Minor Anthony Andy James Lucky Lindsay Alma Young Sapulpa Houston Wells Jack McDonald James Robbins Mr. Robbin W. R. Robbins Vernon McCarty Tonya Hartshorne McCarty Wendell Price Larry Jackson Kimberly Ray Long Harvey Price Dave Smith Bennie Smith Smiths James Chambers Donald Leonard Daniel Lawton John Daniel Sam Sanders Tonya McCarty Mrs. Vance Minor Elmo Mino Byng Zoa White Mrs. Crowell Mrs. White Margie Coplin W. A. Cannon Homer Jr Ingram Barnes Mr. Daniel Bud Daniel Charles Hisan Pat Daniel Jack Daniel Don Paul Brashears Dawna Mrs. Brashear Boda) Coger Hisaw Jr Mrs. Brashears Mr. Brashear Marvin Brashears Charles Hisaw Charles Edward Boda Hisaw Hisaw W. W. Phillips Coalgate Oklahoma Agency Southwestern Bell Iane Syster
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