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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
2
Local notes detail Christmas gatherings across multiple families in Tupelo and Denison. Residents like Jim Guinn, Carl Rhynes, Chester Harkins, and Arnold La Fevers share meals and church visits with relatives from Ada, Shawnee, Pontotoc, Stonewall, and Waxahachie, Texas. Michael Lynn Redetzke is born to Roy and Betty Ann Redetzke.
Ada and nearby towns welcomed a wide circle of relatives and friends during Christmas week. Readers from Durant to Shawnee joined the Wiginton, Brashares, and Ray families for holiday gatherings in homes across Oklahoma, Texas, and beyond.
Mr and Mrs Charles Leader Diana and Donna Kay Wolf Mr and Mrs John Clifford and Davey Johnston hosted a Christmas dinner with Mrs Lois Clifford and visiting Laquna Henderson of Oklahoma City plus Mrs Mar cine Brooks Linda and Diane of Ada and other Clifford relatives.
The text notes a visit on Wednesday with Mr and Mrs J D Reed, and family members Angie and Jamie, describing a brief social call among relatives.
Mrs. Lois Clifford Deb bie and Davey Johnston visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fortner Kenny and Ginger and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Romines and children spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Debora Weller Jesse. Kenny and Ginger visited Christmas Eve with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fortner, and Gay Lula.
Tupelo High School seniors sponsored the Tupelo Alumni banquet Friday night. Dec. 27 event connected students with past graduates and a community gathering.
Shonnie Jo Davidson of Philadelphia Mississippi celebrated Christmas with her mother Mrs. Gladys Davidson. Other visitors included Mrs. Mary Williams, Donnie, Tommy and Lisa, Sgt Shorty Davidson and a friend Altus, Toby Davidson, Edmond, and Mr and Mrs Glen Davidson and children in Owasso.
Mr. and Mrs. David Martin with Sherry and Kenneth of Tecumseh spent Christmas with Mrs. Nora Turner and children. They visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin. They attended the funeral Tuesday of his grandfather John Shockey.
Mr and Mrs John Clifford spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Alex Sprouse and visited Tuesday morning with Mrs Lois Clifford.
Mrs Margie Kirby and Wanda had supper Friday with Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweat and Pattie. Mr and Mrs J O Ellis spent Saturday and Sunday night with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis.
Mr and Mrs W D Lowden Jr and children of Ardmore and Mr and Mrs Don Weller of Darla joined their parents Mr and Mrs Bill Lowden for Christmas dinner.
Eddie Rush of Salinas California and Roy James Harkins and family joined relatives across Oklahoma and Texas for Christmas. The gathering included Glen Dodson Grisgby L. M. Rush Patricia Perry J R Perry and Amy with Mrs Luther Rush Vernon and others in Tupelo Clarita Poteau Dallas and Salinas. Roy James also visited parents Roy Lee Harkins and Linda in California.
Mrs. Jerry Howard and Jerri Lynn of Ada share Christmas dinner with the Drennan and Sherman families. Gordon Parnell’s relatives in Dor thy and Vickie join Christmas supper with Earl Parnell and the Sanders family in Ada. Brenda visits her Wood family in Stonewall and sees her brother Kenny Wood, home on leave.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Justis and daughter of Tulsa visited his mother Mrs Lucille Woodall in Lula for Christmas. Arthur recently visited J D Reed. Mrs Lydia Reed and Flora spent Tuesday and Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs J E Reed, Angie and Jamie.
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Taylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Taylor and children, Pickett, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo James attended a dinner hosted by the Taylors.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hogue and family from Buena Vista Colorado traveled home after visiting relatives including Clarence Hogue Donald Mike and Jeff and Mrs Naomi Harkins and children in Pontotoc The group also stopped to visit Mr and Mrs Joe Miller Ann and Vincent and other relatives before returning.
Jackie Loyd and Mr and Mrs L A Williams and Doyle joined Jay Corvin Dennis Corvin and Tonya for a Christmas gathering in Lafayette Louisiana with friends and family in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Glen Smith and children Glenda and Mary of Sulphur joined Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murphy and children Steve and Ginger for Christmas Eve supper with their parents Mr and Mrs W B Hokett. Jacob Smith is listed as a patient at Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Howard and Jerri Lynn Ada visit Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Gordon Parnell Dorthy and Vickie and Mr and Mrs Sherman Drennan and Mrs Virginia Cummings and Larry Kent for Sunday visit.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Billingsley and Sue Lynn hosted and visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Ron Billingsley and David in Muskogee and Stillwell over Christmas. The gatherings continued Saturday night with Shelly and David present in Muskogee.
Robbie Wicker and his friend Ron Bryant, students at the University of Colorado, spent Christmas with his mother Lola Perkins and sisters.
Mr and Mrs Herman Bills hosted guests including Bobby Woods Tony Lola Perkins J C Claunch from Atoka and Robert Claunch from Alaska with their daughters Also Joe Woods hosted a trout supper on Thursday night Attendees included King and daughter Harvey Woods James Becky Jim Woods Otis Jennings and multiple Woods family members
Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer Jana and Robert David Mr and Mrs L C Palmer Mickey and Tammy and Mrs Lora Young Stonewall spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Johnny Palmer Fort Towson.
Mr and Mrs C M McCurdy left Sunday for a short visit with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Bob McCurdy. They also attended the OU-SMU football game Tuesday at the Astro dome.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ellis and Teresa Texas Mrs. Wendell Uhlich Ada Mrs Oletha Perry and children Mr and Mrs Melton Stevens and boys Still waiter and Mr and Mrs Don Johnston and Donetta had Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Ransy Johnson.
Mrs. Barbara Murphy and her sister Linda Kay Lawson from Ada visited Thursday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, sharing time and family stories.
Mr and Mrs Donnie Sweat and their relatives Hugh Don and Anita Kay from Quitman Texas spent Christmas with Burl Canida and his parents Mr and Mrs Knox Lee Sweat in Lula.
Mr and Mrs Mickey Cooper and family from Stillwater visited the Cooper grandparents in Lula along with Burl Canida and Benny Roan families in Stonewall. H B Canida stationed in Thailand called his mother. Multiple Canida relatives across McAlester Lawton Ada Miami and Stratford shared Christmas visits with Earl Canida and grandparents Tina Canida Lawton spent the weekend with her grandparents.
S. Sgt and Mrs Robert Loyd Reich are the parents of a boy born Dec 23 naming him Robert Loyd Jr They also have a son Dana Kendal and a daughter Donetta Kay Mrs Reich was Alyne Burris formerly Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Moss Burris Tupelo
Mrs Opal Helms and Ricky with Stonewall join Mr and Mrs Charles Palmer and Bobby and Mike for Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Arnold La Fevers, David and Patrick in Stockton.
Mr and Mrs Bill Saint Dana and Billy Claude Stonewall had Christmas dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Harkins The Rev Clarence Upton pastor of the Church of God had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Claude Harkins Miss Mable Saint Macon Mo visited Christmas afternoon with Mr and Mrs Claude
The Stonecipher family and relatives including Harland Stonecipher Jer ry Thompson Ada and Karen Harbin visited various relatives. A C Stonecipher and Doyin Stonecipher were noted hosting and visiting in Lula Savannah and Ada communities over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie West of Prague visited Christmas with Mrs Thompson and her family including Sally Shorty Billy and Mike.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Daniels and children of Lawton visited recently with Mr and Mrs Sam Sanders and their family in Kansas City Missouri joining the Sanders parents for the gathering.
Visiting Christmas in the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Sanders and children were Mr and Mrs G L Thompson and children Mr and Mrs Ronnie West Prague Winfred and Gail Wood Ada Mr and Mrs Jack Wood and children Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Herbert Sanders and Brenda.
Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson hosted nine of ten children and numerous relatives including Lloyd Wayne Ada Cheryl Robin Arville Keith Donnie De nease Denver Glenna Mark Edsel Debbie Gary Teresa Floyd Jill Phillip Ernest Kevin Susan Ray Gregg Danny Skaggs and others during Christmas week. Eight Johnson children attended Tupelo High alumni banquet Friday night and additional visitors included Marcia Harter H G Guffey Tupelo Johnny Jennings Ada Wendel Uhlich Tishomingo Dude Rowe Jimmie Clifford and Leslie Beal families.
Visiting Mrs. Ada Linker over Christmas were Mr and Mrs Robert Linker and Don Lawton Mr and Mrs J R Linker Cheryl and Robin Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown and Vanessa Durant and Mr and Mrs Jim Hibberon Durant
Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown and Vanessa, Durant share Christmas visits with Mr and Mrs Jim Hibdren and Minnie and Stella Brown in Durant during the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson along with Jill and Phillip visited Christmas week with her parents Mr and Mrs Dee Hyatt and Bobby in Holdenville.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Snow and Robert welcomed visitors to their home, sharing a cordial gathering with neighbors and friends.
Mrs. Helen Phares and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Phares of Coalgate shared Christmas dinner with Mrs. Lillian Welch. Mrs. Betty Dailey visited Monday with her grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Welch. Mrs. Abbie Jones and Harold Jones visited Mrs. Welch Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Lula with Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford and Darlene visited Donald Brooks and family. Mrs Lois Clifford Dickie Debbie and Davey Johnston joined for dinner Saturday in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Sable Harden and their children of Iowa spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs John Harden in Lula and with her father Buck Sweat in Lula.
A Holiday gathering brings together Mr and Mrs Bob Johnston and children from Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Lee Dicketts and Alan also from Oklahoma City Debbie Clifford Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston Tony and Carolyn from Ada and Mr and Mrs Donnie Reed from Ada joined Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Davey during the holidays.
Jenny Ellis of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Bud Sweat and Patti. Other Ellises from Ada and Stonewall joined Christmas dinner with Hugh Sweat and Patti. Buck Sweat of Lula dined with Hugh Sweat family and spoke by phone with his son in California. J C Ellis sold their Tupelo home after ten years and will move to Stevensville Texas. a California family plans to move onto the Ellis farm.
Patti Fowler visited Friday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis, sharing a day filled with family time and anecdotes.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith hosted a Christmas dinner with many relatives including Mr and Mrs J L Wilson and children. Numerous visitors gathered Christmas night including Mrs Millie Smith Mrs J L Wilson the Wilson children Ada and Phyllis Bonnie Phyllis and many others from local families.
Mrs. Sebena Burris and family visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Moss Burris and aunt Sebena Burris in Ada Connerville and Moore from Wednesday to Sunday. The Bur ris clan included Gabriel Burris Moore Woodrow Stick and Ruth Frazier with children and Billy Joe Carns family.
Seventy six people attended Sunday services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. Glen Eaves led the proceedings. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gray of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Sheppard of Asher, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hood of Okmulgee.
Those having Christmas dinner with Mrs Lena Soward were Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly, Mr and Mrs Johnny Soward, Dana and Micky and Mrs Agnes Rutledge. Mrs Martha Franks and Mrs Ruth Sutton visited in the afternoon.
Mrs Jo Guinn and her children from Byars visited Mrs Ruth Sutton on Saturday for a family gathering and friendly call.
Mr. and Mrs. Deryle Farmer visited the Rev. and Mrs. Bert Jones on Saturday along with several families from nearby towns. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Vanlandingham and children from Fargo, Mr. and Mrs. Don Cooley and children from Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pence and baby from Broken Arrow, the Rev. and Mrs. Clive Jared and children from Coweta, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frantz and children from Kingsville Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. O'Dell Jones and Gaylon from Midwest City.
The Rev. Glen Eaves visited Cal Barnett and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton recently. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lewis and Bobby were dinner guests of Mrs. Gertie Lewis Wednesday.
Mrs Nannie Cox and Mr and Mrs Bruce Griffin with Mr and Mrs Dennis McDonald spent time with Junior Mack and Larry in Ada. The Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and children visited Mr and Mrs Eaves in Atoka on Monday. The Rev and Mrs Eaves and family spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Hydie Lee in McAlester. Clark Gray, a patient at Valley View Hospital, was visited by the Rev and Mrs Eaves and family Monday.
A family get-together was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willoughby on Tuesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leon Horton of Ahloso and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Laxton.
Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Bret along with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Wyche and Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas and Ricky spent Christmas with Wayne Walker family Duncan. Dale Oyler and a son Texoma spent Friday with Bret. Ray Woodson spent a few days with Northams and Bret. Josie Northam and Sam Raines spent Christmas with Clyde Welch. Mike Gilliam was also dinner guest. Marie Welch and Josie Northam visited Wilburn in a nursing home Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker Paula and Tonya and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson Tamara and Stacy were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth recently. Mrs. Bea Robertson and Billy Jim Robertson were supper guests Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brendle and son. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker visited Mrs. Emma Booth Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie visit friends in Marlow including Mr and Mrs Bob Ford and family and Mr and Mrs Carl McCormick and Effie McCormick They also call on Mrs Mattie Ellis at Valley View Hospital and dine with Mrs Lorene Mullins on Christmas Day in addition to visiting Mr and Mrs Conzy Cowger in Asher on Tuesday
Bobby Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis, returned home Monday for the holidays. He is stationed with the U S Air Force in Fort Worth Texas.
Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton spent Tuesday night with the Rev and Mrs Garald Sutton and Chris and Beverly in Konawa. Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Lona Soward Sunday.
A surprise birthday party for OSU student Paula Tucker was held at the college dormitory. Paula received gifts and a large birthday cake as family members later visited Mrs. Ollie Tucker in a nursing home.
Mrs Minnie Lewis spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Nannie Cox. Mrs Cox attended church at Worsielle Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Keys and Mr and Mrs Jay Roberts of Oklahoma City spent the week with Mr and Mrs Jay Roberts Sr Mrs Keys remained for the week and shared time with relatives in the city.
Mr and Mrs Glen Norton and Mr and Mrs Ricky Norton of Shawnee spent Wednesday with Mrs Vannie Northam.
The Baptist Church reported 76 attendees at Sunday School. Ray Barker hosted a party for his Junior class boys on Christmas Eve with Brian Tulley Keith Thomas Mike Thomas Ronnie Hunt Gary Dean Ross Leslie and Mike Barker present. The Christian Church logged 33 in attendance.
During the holidays visiting Mr and Mrs Fortner were Mr and Mrs Simon Young and family Clay Elaine and David Pickett Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and children Ada Mr and Mrs Dennis Fortner and sons Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and family were present.
Mr and Mrs Joe Abbott spent Christmas with a son and family in Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Robert Abbott. Mr and Mrs Lewis Abbott of Kansas City Kan reported snow delay and could not return home. Jentry Hatton hosted all children for Christmas and daughter and husband Mr and Mrs David Engle planned a Georgia trip where he is stationed. Hatton half brother Winston Bennett died Tuesday.
Mrs Harrell was ill with the flu during the Christmas holidays. Her granddaughters Brenda and Peggy Sanders from Holdenville spent the weekend with her. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Leonard Weddle and Wayneth, Mr and Mrs Doyle Cheatham of Holdenville, Mr and Mrs Thurman Deene of Ada, Mr and Mrs John Gray and family of Texas. Beckie Sanders stayed Sunday night with her grandmother.
Mr and Mrs W B McKeel Ada visited Conrad Massey and wife. Nellie Massey Ada spent Christmas with her son Conrad Massey and wife. Mr and Mrs Gerald Brashier Mark and Melanie Harrah visited C H Massey and wife Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Ross Fulton and Diedra Texas visited over the holidays with their son Steve a student at East Central State College and her pro Mrs Donnie Robbins
Mrs Theda Massey visited Mrs Harry Anderson and Mrs Ted Anderson in a social call. Mario Satur Cyrus Herrin visited Bob Ross for an informal visit.
Mr and Mrs James Treas Barry Larry and Glenda Lat ta had supper with his parents Mr and Mrs J C Treas and Nancy Tuesday Mr and Mrs W J Treas and Mrs Bertie Evans Stone wall had Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs J C Treas Saturday night guests of the J C Treas family were Mr and Mrs W J Treas Stone wall Mr and Mrs Dolph Treas Fort Towson Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and Mark Texarkana Mr and Mrs Gene Treas Brenda Gary and Paula all and Lewis Lillard Stone
Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland of Louisiana spent two weeks recently in their home at Ahloso. The Stricklands visited Mr and Mrs J C Treas on Wednesday night.
Nancy Fulsom and Royce Chandler visited Sue Fry and spent Christmas with the Ed Fusom family in Fittstown.
Ada Turner of Holdenville and many Ross relatives from Lindsay and Debbi to Dav id plus Billy and Curtis Ross gathered for Christmas Eve and Day with their families in several Oklahoma towns. Mrs. Bob Ross and family hosted and visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Edward Cantrell in Ada. Nora Ross and Edward Cantrell also traveled to see kin.
Mr and Mrs Billy Bowers of Oklahoma City visited his parents Mr and Mrs Bill Bowers, a brief family outing noted in a local news item.
Mr and Mrs J C Treas shared a supper with her mother Mrs Bertie Evans in Stonewall on a Sunday evening.
David and Gary Ross spent Monday night with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Massey visited in the Curtis Ross home Monday night.
Albert Clayton of Fort Worth pursued his mother Mrs Myrtle Clayton and took her home, details of the incident remain unclear as reported by Mary Laseman.
Mr and Mrs Rube Murphy of Hennessey spent their vacation at their residence in Roff returning relaxed from the trip and noting the quiet stay.
Mrs. Rudean Clifton and her mother Mrs. Clay Johnson returned home Monday after a trip to Philadelphia Tennessee. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris and children. Mrs. Harris is the daughter of Mrs. Johnson and sister of Mrs. Clifton.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith shared Christmas Day with Mrs Nannie Stanfield and Mr and Mrs Virgil Stanfield.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson came back Friday after a Christmas vacation spent visiting relatives in Texas.
Mrs Nita Espy entertained as a weekend guest Mrs Margaret Fairchild of Holdenville, enjoying a brief visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fairchild spent Christmas Day with his sister. Mrs. Hazel Bullock, Dallas, Tex.
Ode Laseman visited his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs ge Mantooth in Stratford on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Tully Dial traveled to Childress during the holidays to visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman hear from son Paul Laseman that his family has the flu over Christmas. Paul recently named senior librarian at the county library in Norwalk California. The library moves to a modern new building in January with dedication in March. He also reports a five day visit in Sherman with brother Jack Hammock wife Cleo Berry and sister.
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