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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1964

Page

5

Swink Frey Wedding Ties Oklahoma City to Lafayette Plans

Mr and Mrs Richard Swink announce a Lafayette La residence as they wed in Oklahoma City The bride Jerrilyn Frey is daughter of Carl P Frey Jr and Mrs Frey Jr Oklahoma City Navy groom Richard Swink son of Mr and Mrs Richard Swink of Roff Okla The service at Exchange Avenue Baptist Church featured Dr Frank O Baugh as officiant and Mrs Ronnie Evans as vocalist The couple left for a Robbers Cave trip after a reception at the church fellowship hall The bride attended Central State College and Oklahoma City University The groom is a East Central State College alumnus and participant in campus organizations

Richard Wayne Swink Lafayette U. S. Navy Naval Auxiliary Air Station New Iberia Jerrilyn Diane Frey Carl P. Frey Jr Oklahoma City Frank O. Baugh Charles Sloan Ronnie Evans William H. Henderson Smut Smith Barbara Howery Midwest City Mitchy Langston Wynnewood Susan Henderson Trey Frey Steve Henderson Virgil Smith Marcia Greene Bo Akin Olivia Woodrow Jim Kennedy Norman Robbers Cave State Park Central State College Edmond Oklahoma City University Swink Ross High School East Central State College Wesley Foundation Circle K. Club East Central

Swinks Host Rehearsal Dinner in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Richard G Swink hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday December 20 at Dodsons Cafeteria in Oklahoma City.

Richard G. Swink Dodson’s Oklahoma City

Munger Griffith to Wed Feb 8 at Stillwater Church

Miss Karen Sue Munger and Charles Arno Griffith plan a February 8 wedding at 7 30 p m in the First Baptist Church Stillwater. Miss Munger, OSU English major, graduates January. fiancé Griffith, OSU agronomy graduate, will earn a master’s in 1964.

Karen Sue Munger Charles Arno Griffith Marvin Munger Stillwater Mr. Griffith Arno C. Griffith Roff First Baptist Church Miss Munger Oklahoma State University

Allen Eastern Star Installs 1964 Officers In Open Investiture

The Allen Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held an open investiture to install 1964 officers. Augusta Gibson was installed worthy matron with W. W. Gibson escorting her to the East. Officers listed include R. E. Gilmore, Anna Jordan, James Iker, Gladys Hamilton, Lucille Cox, Betty Chiles, Carrie Muse, Ola Chadd, Alice Palmer, Sylvia Gilmore, Beatrice Cook, Evelyn Butler, Faye Iker, Sue Milner, Iona Gilmore, warder, and Edgar Muse sentinel. A reception followed with Fostoria china pieces, coffee, punch, cake, and white linen decor. Guests included Maude Huskinson, Ruby Newman, Leda Forester, Bobbie Ford, Alma Brown, W. W. Gibson, Guy Milner, and Anna Westbrook.

Allen Order of Eastern Star Louise Roberts Dixie Gosnell Virginia J. Phillips Gladys Bowen Ada Chapter Augusta Gibson W. W. Gibson R. E. Gilmore Anna Jordan James Iker Gladys Hamilton Lucille Cox Betty Chiles Carrie Muse Ola Chadd Alice Palmer Ist Sylvia Gilmore Adah Beatrice Cook Ruth Evelyn Butler Esther Faye Iker Martha Sue Milner Electa Iona Gilmore Warder Edgar Muse Sentinel Sep Maude Huskinson Ruby Newman Leda Forester Bobbie Ford Alma Brown Guy Milner Anna Westbrook

Jeanie Neal and Gerald Stokes Wed in Oregon

Miss Jeanie Neal of Eugene Oregon became the bride of Gerald Stokes in a December 17 ceremony. The couple, with Mesquite Texas roots and families named Neal and Stokes, plan to reside in Oregon.

Jeanie Neal Gerald Stokes Eugene Ore Mesquite Tex A. D. Neal R. H. Stokes Roff Rofs High School Oregon

Skeiths Spend Christmas with Ada Family

Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Skeith of Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Skeith for Christmas.

Donnie Skeith Ada J. A. Skeith

Christmas Eve Visit From Foster and Howry Families

Mr and Mrs Bill Foster and Steve with Calvin and Mr and Mrs B V Howry visited Christmas Eve with Mr and Mrs Dale Howry and children.

Bill Foster Steve Calvin B. V. Howry Dale Howry

Howry Family Gathering At Christmas Eve Home

A Howry family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Howry and Clay Ada occurred Monday night before Christmas. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Joe Howry Coy and Keith Canon Mr and Mrs Theron Howry and Jerry Ada Mr and Mrs B V Howry and Mr and Mrs Dale Howry and children Fittstown.

Howry Jack Howry Clay Ada Joe Howry Coy Keith Canon Theron Howry Jerry B. V. Howry Dale Howry Fittstown

Howrys Visit Holdenville Kin Amid Illness

Mr and Mrs B V Howry visited in Holdenville Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jake Howry both of whom had been ill but are feeling much better at the present time.

B. V. Howry Holdenville Jake Howry

Hauk Couple Go to Kingsport for Christmas Visit

Rev and Mrs H B Hauk Jr depart Sunday for Kingsport Tennessee to spend Christmas with both sets of parents during the holiday season.

H. B. Hauk Jr Kingsport Tenn

Howry Family Spends Christmas at Rue Home

Mr. and Mrs. George Howry with Steve and Nita celebrated Christmas at the Rue residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Q. Rue. The children stayed through Monday before grandmother Mrs. Rue took them home.

George Howry Steve Nita R. Q. Rue Mrs. Rue

Mr and Mrs Leon Sherrell Visit His Mother

Mr Leon Sherrell and Mrs Sherrell spent Friday night with his mother Mrs Troy Sherrell in a family gathering noted in local society circles.

Leon Sherrell Troy Sherrell

Snyder Family Holiday Visits Span Three Texas Towns

Mr and Mrs W E Snyder visited their children over the holidays touring Healdton and Graham and Walters. They stopped at Paul McElroy's home in Healdton where they met Lowell Ross and John Lee. They then visited Jim Snyder in Walters and saw friends there.

W. E. Snyder Paul McElroy Healdton Lowell Ross John Lee Graham Tex Walters Mr. Snyder Jim Snyder

Family trips end in ruined gas refrigerator

Lawton and a family visited two daughters in succession and returned to discover the gas off and the refrigerator defrosted ruining everything inside. Mrs. Snyder described it as a mess. A prior visit last year also left their house plants frozen upon returning home.

Lawton Gene Doty Duncan

Holiday visitors gather from several towns

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harold Uhlich and children during the Christmas holidays were Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Barrett and children Hobart. Also visiting Thursday night were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ross and children Moore and Mrs. Elno ra Teel and Darrell Byng, Mr. and Mrs. Escoe Harris Robert and Sandra Pearland Tex spent the holidays with their parents Mrs. Bertie Harris Harden City and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stettler Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Harris Patti and Terry Pawhuska visited before Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Large and Mrs. Bertie Harris.

Harold Uhlich R. H. Barrett Hobart Uhlichs Kenneth Ross Moore Elnora Teel Darrell Byng Escoe Harris Robert Sandra Pearland Tex Bertie Harris Harden City Lloyd Stettler Ada Gene Harris Patti Terry Floyd Burk Sr Juanita Collins New Iberia Harley Hayes Joe Hart Floyd Burk Jr Portland Ore Kirk Duncan Shawnee Hayes Fittstown Loyd Burk Burks Mack Mitchell Arville Renshaw James Earl Wat Harris Kilgore

Fort Worth family visits Harden on Christmas Eve

Les Lee, Bobby and Sue from Fort Worth visited relatives in Harden on Christmas Eve, sharing time with family during the holiday season.

Les Lee Bobby Sue Fort Worth Harden City

Sunday School at Pentecostal Holiness Church Sees 82 Attendees

82 attended Sunday school and church at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Visitors included Mrs Mildred Bratcher and grandson Ted from Shawnee Rev Bob Maxwell from Ada and Mr and Mrs Edward Henson from Virginia Mrs Helen Eaton and daughter from Hayward California. Mrs Florence Isaacs received the gift for bringing the largest number to Sunday school in December.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Mildred Bratcher Ted Shawnee Bob Maxwell Ada Edward Henson Virginia Helen Eaton Hayward Calif Florence Isaacs

Mullinses Spend Christmas With Smiths In Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs C E Mullins of Oklahoma City spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs Mullins parents Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith in the city.

Families Share Holidays Across Oklahoma and Maryland

Mr and Mrs Floyd Vanlandingham and children of Perryton Texas Mr and Mrs Don Cooley and children of Ochelata Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Robert Frantz of Maryland Rev and Mrs Clive Jared and children of Broken Arrow Oklahoma spent the holidays with Rev and Mrs Bert Jones.

Floyd Vanlandingham Perryton Tex Don Cooley Ochelata Robert Frantz Maryland Clive Jared Broken Arrow Bert Jones

Evans Family Holiday Gathering Mentioned in California and Oklahoma

Donnie Evans of Sun Valley California spent holidays with Mr and Mrs Alva Evans and Mr and Mrs Doyle Lee Evans in Oklahoma City.

Donnie Evans Sun Valley Calif Alva Evans Doyle Lee Evans Oklahoma City Donnie

Oven blast burns Maud Maxwell in Sunday mishap

Mrs Maud Maxwell sustained a burned hand when her oven exploded Sunday morning. In other items, Mrs Nannie Cox hosted Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Tim Cox and Marshall Cox Sr, and Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis visited Frank Lewis and family on Sunday afternoon.

Nannie Cox Tim Cox Marshall Cox Sr Walter Lewis Mrs Frank Lewis

Eaton Family Spends Holidays in California

Mr and Mrs Roy Eaton and Marlo of Hayward California are spending the holidays with relatives and friends amid festive greetings and seasonal activities.

Mrs Roy Eaton Marlo Hayward, Calif

Pulliam Golden Anniversary Reception Highlights Fifty Years

Mr and Mrs Carter K Pulliam celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Christmas Eve reception hosted by Mrs Edward Becke of Washington DC at the Pulliam home 630 West Twelfth relatives and friends attended though none of the honorees could be present. The couple married in Green County Kentucky in 1913 and moved to Oklahoma in 1916. He worked for Hazel Atlas Glass Co from 1917 until retirement in 1957. Their children include Nora Lee Kelly and Don Pulliam La Mirada CA Joe Pulliam Westminster CA Bob Pulliam Princeton NJ and Florence Hill Laurel MO. The anniversary table featured a gold theme with yellow mums and spun sugar bells on the cake. Names and marriage date were embossed on napkins.

Edward Becke Washington, D.C Carter K. Pulliam West Twelfth Ada Becke Betty Pulliam B. Pulliam Green County Kentucky Oklahoma Hazel-Atlas Glass Company Nora Lee Kelly Don Pulliam la Mirada California Joe Pulliam Westminster Calif Bob Pulliam Princeton New Jersey Florence Hill Laurel

Thanksgiving Holiday Socials Fill Local Homes

A long list of Christmas visits and holiday meals recaps numerous families from Oklahoma City to Tulsa and beyond. Neighbors Lena Soward, Elmer Maxwell, Floyd Burk Sr., and many relatives share dinners, visits, and warm wishes during the holiday season.

Ward Family Holiday Visit Spreads Cheer in Ardmore

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ward and Mike and Mrs Opal Ward spent Christmas with relatives in Ardmore. Mrs Myrtle Evans and Mrs Minnie Lewis called on Mrs Pearl Roberts Saturday evening.

Jimmy Ward Mike Mrs Opal Ward Ardmore Myrtle Evans Minnie Lewis Pearl Roberts

Christmas Dinner Gatherings Reported by Families

Mrs Roy Eaton and Marlo along with Mrs Johnny Soward and Donna and Micky shared Christmas dinner with Mrs Agnes Rutledge and Mr and Mrs Eddie Joe Rutledge and their children. In the afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton and Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton with their children.

Gale Covington Bryan Claud Saver Riverton Wyo Lena Soward Roy Eaton Marlo Soward Tulsa Johnny Soward Donna Micky Agnes Rutledge Eddie Joe Rutledge Earl Franks Janice Willis Sutton Gerald Sutton

Billy Jim Robertson and Paul Tucker Visit Booths

The Billy Jim Robertsons and Paul Tuckers visited Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth Tuesday eve for an evening gathering.

Billy Jim Robertsons Paul Tuckers Mrs. Melvin Booth

Maxwell couples visit in Okmulgee with Rev Bob Maxwell

Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell and Mr and Mrs Henry Maxwell of Okmulgee spent Sunday with Rev and Mrs Bob Maxwell.

Elmer Maxwell Henry Maxwell Okmulgee Bob Maxwell

Opal Sutton Receives New White Car for Christmas

Opal Sutton is seen driving a new white car, described as a splendid Christmas gift. The scene highlights the vehicle as a festive present and returns attention to holiday generosity.

Opal Sutton

Vernon Gray Reported Ill During Week

Vernon Gray had been ill for a week, with the condition described in brief illness notice. The notice notes his health concerns and ongoing recovery, but provides no further clinical details.

Vernon Gray Ton

Penningtons and kin gather for holiday reunion in Hayward

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pennington and family spent the holiday with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce Mr. Milo Pennington and others. The gathering occurred Monday night at the home of Mrs. Lona Soward in Hayward California.

Calvin Pennington Norman Willie Pierce Milo Pennington

Franks Visit Father at Valley View Hospital

Earl Franks visited his father Ode Franks Monday night in Valley View Hospital where Ode is listed as a patient.

Ode Franks Valley View Hospital Mr. Franks Earl Franks Ode

Ada shoppers from Oil Center visit local stores

From the Oil Center Mrs Colene Robertson Mrs Alene Tucker and Minnie Lewis went shopping in Ada on Monday visiting several shops and browsing merchandise.

Ada Oil Center Colene Robertson Alene Tucker Myrtle Evans Minnie Lewis

Tonya Tucker Spent Monday Night With Tamra Robertson

Tonya Tucker spent Monday night with Tamra Robertson. Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts were mentioned in relation to the event.

Tonya Tucker Tamra Robertson

Reverend and Mrs Arthur Smith Visit the Tuckers

Reverend and Mrs Arthur Smith visited Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker Paula and Tonya Monday night in a social gathering at the Tucker home.

Arthur Smith Paul Tucker Paula Tonya

Visiting Mrs Cox Groundswell of Local Social Circle

Last week Mrs Nannie Cox welcomed a group of visitors including Mrs Arthur Smith Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Carolyn Ward Mr and Mrs L W Hall oway Stratford Mr and Mrs Dewayne Cox and family Oklahoma City Mrs Audie Pinley Mrs Lois Newby Pearson Mrs Martha Love and Machelle Mrs Mary Cox Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Hazel Newby to her home for a social gathering.

Nannie Cox Arthur Smith Ruth Sutton Carolyn Ward L. W. Halloway Stratford Dewayne Cox Oklahoma City Audie Pinley Lois Newby Pearson Martha Love and Machelle Mary Cox Minnie Lewis Hazel Newby

Christmas Dinner Gathered Two Families in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra with Mr and Mrs Lee Littles of Pauls Valley shared a Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk.

Pug Garrett Sondra Lee Littles Pauls Valley Hansel Burk

Social Visit In Midwest City Highlights Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Paul Roberts hosted a Wednesday supper in Midwest City. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Mr and Mrs Earnest Roberts and their daughters and Carl Carr.

Paul Roberts Midwest City Frank Lewis Earnest Roberts Carl Carr

Christmas visits with Norton Northam and Smiths

Mr and Mrs Glen Norton and Rickey spent Christmas with Mrs Vannie Northam. Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith visited Mrs Northam in the afternoon.

Glen Norton Rickey Vannie Northam Arthur Smith

Daughter leaves Hayward after visiting mother

The daughter departed Tuesday morning for her home in Hayward California after spending the holidays with her mother Mrs. Lona Soward.

Roy Eaton Hayward Calif Lona Soward

Mrs Opal Sutton Visits Dees and Black Family

Mrs Opal Sutton visited Mr Orlan Dees and Linda with Mrs Mattie Black Sunday afternoon in a social gathering.

Opal Sutton Orlan Dees Linda Mattie Black

Sutton Family Dinner Guests Reported

Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton hosted dinner Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton and their children Chris and Beverly, sharing an evening meal.

Mrs Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Willis Sutton

Mrs. Allen Dines With Suttons and Crow Visits Perrines

Mrs. Mary Allen dined with Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crow visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perrine.

Mary Allen A. O. Sutton Albert Crow Jack Perrine

Perrine Family Visit for Christmas Day in Marlow

Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie visited relatives in Marlow on Christmas Day and shared a dinner with Mrs Mullins and Bobbie Ada.

Jack Perrine Willie Marlow Mrs. Mullins Bobbie Ada

Oakman pupils resume classes after Christmas break

Oakman school pupils returned to regular classwork on Monday after a week off for Christmas. Each room held its annual Christmas party with a tree on December 20 and gifts were exchanged. Cathy Current celebrated her eighth birthday and a cake was shared with all students and teachers.

Oakman School Cathy Current Cathy Gerald Current

Hobbs Family Rejoins Normal Life After Oklahoma Visit

Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs spent much of last week visiting relatives across Oklahoma. They visited Ponto toc Seminole and Oklahoma City with siblings and children. The family returned to Norman Oakman and Byng schools as students resume classes and both work.

Buster Hobbs Oklahoma Pontotoc Elbert Timmons Seminole L. J. Timmons Hobbs Oklahoma City Luther Avent J. R. Pendergrass Norman Oakman Shirley Byng Buster East Central State College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard Swink Lafayette, la Harold Lee Swink Don Nobles Alan Larsh Arthur Jones Oklahoma Student Education Association The Baptist Student Union Oklahoma State College Agronomy Club Alpha Zeta Eastern Star Chapter Minnie Uewis Luther Parish Clinnie Crow Eddie Hayes Don McGalliard Alvin Wells Calvin Hayes MR. and Sillitis Billy Jim Robertson Tamra Stacy Ben Robertson Ralph Brendle Jonathan Bobby Cook Elmer Roberts Pete Choate Latta Bobby Lewis George Lewis Mickey Euvonne Franks Clovis M. R. Tucker Frank Roberts Ulva Evans By Ila Pevehouse J. M. Nance Bobby Nance Nancy Pamela Danny Cedar Rapids Iowa Haskell Nance Loree Haskell D. L. Whittington Phyllis Whittington Carolyn Dumas Marshall Lindmier Maquoketa Mission Joe Crawford Jess Berryman Angie Wright Trudy Nance L. D. Biard ADA Evening News
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