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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1965

Page

8

Around The County: New Year Visits At Oren Gray Estate

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gray and Carl of Connerville visited Oren Gray family Thursday night and Saturday afternoon. Vernon Gray and family called Sunday. Bob Russel Rickey dined with Oren Gray. David Gray of Ada spent New Year’s Day with grandparents. H C Patton of Kieffer joined New Year’s weekend, with Mrs Smyth and Mrs Patton celebrating early January birthdays.

Joe Gray Carl Connerville Oren Gray Joe Vernon Gray Bob Gray Russel and Rickey David Gray Ada H. C. Patton, Kieffer Fred Smyth Mrs. Smyth Mrs. Patton

FITTSTOWN VISITOR NOTES HOLIDAY GAMILIES

Visiting over the holidays were Mrs. Lee Gross and family from Barnsdall Linda Rob and Julie Ann. Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder with Johnna from Waco Texas. The John Snyders visited Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Young in Lawrence. W. E. Snyder and wife spent time in Graham with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ross and John Lee.

Sue Howry W. E. Snyder Lee Gross Linda Rob Julie Ann Barnsdall John Snyder Johnna Waco Tex John Snyders R. E. Young Lawrence Graham Lowell Ross John Lee

Family visitors share weekend at Holdenville and Ada

Mr and Mrs Bob Blevins and Linda Ada visited his mother Mrs Cora Blevins Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs B V Howry Mrs Cora Blevins Mr and Mrs Dale Howry Pam and Ken visited in Holdenville Sunday with Mr and Mrs W B Howry. Also visiting was Mr and Mrs Bud Hall Ada.

Bob Blevins Linda Ada Cora Blevins B. V. Howry Dale Howry Pam Ken Holdenville W. B. Howry Bud Hall Sharon Brady Lance Dusty Susan Jesse

Ada Weekly News Subscriptions and Holiday Visits

Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt of Stonewall spent Friday night with Mrs Nan Foresee and thanked for their Ada Weekly News subscriptions. Several groups and families visited relatives during the holidays including Pvt Robert Hornsby on leave from Ft Polk LA, and numerous others from Pauls Valley Durant Ravia Shawnee and Rush Springs.

Henry Clampitt Stonewall Nan Foresee Clampitt Mrs. Foresee Ada Weekly News Robert Hornsby Ft. Polk Joe Akins H. C. Bennett Arlan Williams Pauls Valley Fred Huff Madill Doc Bennett Yuba Nina Qualls Durant Billy Bennett Ravia

Visiting relatives over New Year in California and South Carolina

Spending New Years Eve and day with Mr and Mrs El Bowstun was her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Jeff Osborn and Geneva Fireball Calif Visiting the Boydstuns all last week were their son and family Mr and Mrs John Boydstun and Stacey Sumter S C

el. Bowstun Jeff Osborn Geneva Fireball Calif Boydstuns John Boydstun Stacey Sumter S. C

Union Hill Visitors Spread Across Towns

Mrs Lavona Jones reports visits by neighbors and relatives including Mr and Mrs Herbert Belt of Madill to Mrs Corean Kellams and Mary Lou Friday. Other guests last week include Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Helen Cochran Barbara Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Lavona Jones Letha Stice Cushing Alvin McAnally Tammy George Cochran Bebee.

Lavona Jones Herbert Belt Madill Corean Kellams Mary Lou F. L. Cunningham Helen Cochran Barbara Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Letha Stice Cushing Alvin McAnally Tammy George Cochran Bebee

Visits of Dallas Couple Highlight Cold Run Weekend

Mr and Mrs Benny Jones visited Mr and Mrs Charles Williams in Dallas Texas over a weekend. Union Hill residents faced lights off and water shortage Sunday morning as the RFA power was off during low hours.

Benny Jones Charles Williams Dallas Tex Union Hill RFA

Families Attend Church Services Across States

Sunday visitors from Missouri California Ada and Norman Oklahoma joined Rev. and Mrs. Don Newby and Kathy for New Year visits at the Cochran and Jones homes. Others, including Alberta Francis and David Burch and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bailes, traveled to Ada Westview and Grandfield for the day.

Albert Burch Alberta Francis David Missouri Leroy Bailes California Floy Burch Ada R. E. Tilley Don Newby Kathy Matt Richardson

Newby and Kathy Visit Grays Friday Night

Rev and Mrs Don Newby Kathy visited Mr Mrs Bob Gray Ricky and Russell Friday night for a social call in town.

Don Newby Kathy Bob Gray Ricky Russell

Floods Near Riddle Oregon Noted By Residents

Mr and Mrs Cecil Crockett of Riddle Oregon wrote a letter describing floods within ten miles of their home They visited the nearby town of Myrtle Creek and saw many places under water.

Cecil Crockett Riddle, Ore Myrtle Creek

Garretts Receive Long Distance Calls From California

Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell received long distance telephone calls from Mr. and Mrs. Reece Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Garrett, California.

Etta Garrett Myra Nell Reece Garrett Hamp Garrett California

Visits Highlight Valley View Hospital Patient

Mr and Mrs F O Jones Mrs Aleene Tucker Joy Tucker Gywin Tilley Karl Tilley and Carl ton visited Mrs Virginia Tilley a patient at Valley View Hospital last week Tilley underwent surgery and was moved home Sunday Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy last week

F. O. Jones Aleene Tucker Oil Center Joy Tucker Gywin Tilley Karl Tilley Carlton Virginia Tilley Valley View Hospital Tilley Alvin McAnally Tammy William Henson Billy

Goldens Host Holiday Visitors Across States

The article lists multiple visits by the Robert Golden family and relatives during the holidays. Visitors include Dale Cum bie and family in Greenville Texas, Brenda and Pamela Ebbie in Florida, Jan Williams in Oklahoma City, Dian Heap in Frederick, and numerous Goldens from Murry and Horace Golden households in Carroll and surrounding areas. The gatherings center on Mr and Mrs Robert Golden hosting relatives including Clarence Morgan in Asher and Mrs George Morgan and Paul Fitzhug to Friday.

Robert Golden Lynda Mike Dale Cumbie Sue Debbie Danny Greenville Tex Brenda Terry Pamela Ebbie Florida Jan Williams Oklahoma City Dian Heap Frederick Clarence Morgan Asher Goldens George Morgan Paul Fitzhugh Murry Golden Murry Goldens Sonny Golden Paul Golden Horace Golden Carroll Randy Gary Teresa

Christmas Day Dinner Guests Around Wynnewood Family

Mr and Mrs J H Grove and family of Wynnewood were dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Mack Welch on Christmas Day. Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham visited the Welchs Friday. Glendale Hatton Ada visited Thursday night. Earl Rose and family visited L L Crockett and Loie Trivitt in Stroud. Enloe Ada visited Earl Rose Wednesday. Rose visited J W Kirkes Tuesday night.

J. H. Grove Wynnewood Mack Welch Mike Mark Sandra F. L. Cunningham Glendale Hatton Ada Welch

Roses and Relatives Gather in Holiday Visits

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rose Friday included Warren Rose and family of Midwest City, Orbra Young, A. P. Young of Fitzhugh, and Earl Rose. Shelton Curtis with Patsy and Billy visited J. W. Ramsey in Atwood during the holidays.

W. C. Rose Warren Rose Midwest City Orbra Young A.P. Young Fitzhugh Earl Rose Shelton Curtis Patsy Billy J. W. Ramsey Atwood

Dinner guests visit Mr and Mrs Roy Kemp

Ham were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs Roy Kemp Sunday.

F. L. Cunningham Roy Kemp

Social visits and holiday travels noted in Ada area

The column lists numerous residents and families visiting relatives across Ada Oklahoma and nearby towns. Guests include J B Jones, Gene Steele family, Tishi Ross, George Graham, Johnny Tilley, Leroy Baoes, R E Tilley, Earl Duckworth, Mary Lou Kellams, the Cunninghams, Warren Cunningham, Charlie Enloe, Hubert Simpkins, Otis Webb, Albert Simpkins, and Rusell Ebbie, with destinations in Arlington California Tulsa Florida Keith and Norma.

Hubert Simpkins Colorado Otis Webb Ada Albert Simpkins Russell Ebbie Florida John Sweeney Keith Norma

Union Hill Residents Report Start Of New Year Activities

Union Hill residents describe a busy start to the year with many planned activities and several households engaging in plowing and other winter chores as the community enters January.

Union Hill

Residents prepare soil for spring planting and enjoy holidays

Local residents work the soil for spring gardens and pick up pecans from tall trees. Rev and Mrs Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp fish to pass dull days. Several families report black eyed peas with ham for New Year’s dinner as good luck charm.

F. L. Cunningham Ray Kemp

Visit Notes From Oklahoma City to California and Coalgate

Mrs Gene Wolf from Oklahoma City and Mrs Georgia Graham from Richmond California visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr last week.They were dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Richard Smith in Coalgate Also visiting from Coalgate were Mr and Mrs John Lacy Mr and Mrs W C Karr visited Mr and Mrs P S Karr Wintersmith Park on Sunday and they went sightseeing near Bro mide Sunday afternoon.

Gene Wolf Oklahoma City Georgia Graham Richmond Calif Lena Cochran Helen Karr W. C. Karr Richard Smith Coalgate John Lacy P. S. Karr Wintersmith Park Bromide

Oklahoma City Visitors Share Holidays with Local Families

Mrs. Jackie Drake and Kenneth of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fraley and Tina over Sunday and Monday. Also on New Year’s Day Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams, Pamela, Joni, and Rhondi called on Mrs. Nors Roper, Mrs. Sible Collins, and Bobby Joe.

Jackie Drake Kenneth Oklahoma City Austin Fraley Tina Billy Joe Adams Pamela Joni Rhondi Nors Roper Sible Collins Bobby Joe

Keeling Family Hosts and Visitors Over New Year

Mrs. Lee Keeling and Lorene hosted Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coplen and family for New Year dinner. Mrs. Callie East and Mrs. Lou Little from Seminole visited Keelings and Lorene Monday night. Lula Keeling and Lorene visited Mrs. Callie East Sunday afternoon. Georgia Sue, William Lee Smith, Wanda Coplen, Debbie, Charlene, Basil Dean and Kevin visited the Keelings Wednesday and Thursday.

Lee Keeling Lorene Charles Coplen Callie East Lou Little Seminole Lula Keeling Georgia Sue William Lee Smith Wanda Coplen Debbie Charlene Basil Dean Kevin

Jones Visit Ballards and Relatives Gather

Mr and Mrs F O Jones visited Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard in Anita with Sue and Jerry Saturday night. Others visiting the Ballards were Mr and Mrs James Ballard.

F. O. Jones Orval Ballard Anita, Sue and Jerry Ballards Mrs James Ballard

Mrs Velma Henderson and others visit D B Lane

Mrs Velma Henderson and Mrs Ethelene Golden with Gary, Teresa, Carol and Randy visit D B Lane in Seminole.

Velma Henderson Ethelene Golden Gary Teresa Carol Randy D. B. Lane Seminole

Golden Family Vacation Tour from Illinois to Missouri

Mrs Murry Golden and Mr and Mrs Horace Golden with Gary Teresa Carroll and Randy spent the holidays visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Davis and family in Dellville Illinois. The party toured Mermac Caverns in St Louis Missouri and enjoyed watching the show boat on the Mississippi River. They were seen driving a new car during the past week.

Murry Golden Horace Golden Gary Teresa Carrol Randy Harold Davis Dellville Ill Mrs. Golden Mermac Caverns St. Louis Mississippi River

Ada Family Visits Smiths for Canasta

Mr and Mrs Pete York and family of Ada visited Mr and Mrs George Smith and family Sunday night. They enjoyed playing canasta with the Smiths. The ladies won several games this week. The Smiths are driving a new vehicle.

Pete York Ada George Smith

Family Visitation Highlights Week in Local News

Mr and Mrs Tommy John and family including Monnie Terry Phil and Junior Rhynes visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and their son Billy along with Mrs Pearl McAnally and Mr and Mrs Johnny Allen and family last week.

Tommy Johnson Monnie Terry Phil Junior Rhynes Pearl McAnally Johnny Allen William Henson Billy

Oklahoma City Couple Visits Friends Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Hanny of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McAnally on Saturday and Sunday.

Kenny Hanny Oklahoma City Mrs Wayne McAnally

Mrs. Tatum and Family Visit Walnut Grove Friends

Mrs Vernia Sue Tatum and her children visited Mr and Mrs Sonny Jones and Melvin Lee in Walnut Grove on Sunday.

Vernia Sue Tatum Sonny Jones Melvin Lee Walnut Grove

Rhynes Family Hosts Visitors Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs James Rhynes welcomed guests Morrie Terry Phil and Junior for dinner. The Rhynes now host a farm near Lexington owned by Hartzell Rhynes. Glen Wallis and Karen Ada visited Saturday, and Billy visited Sunday.

James Rhynes Morrie Terry Phil Junior Hartzell Rhynes Lexington Glen Wallis Karen Ada William Henson Billy Rhynes

McAnally Family Holiday Gathering Near Antlers

Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally and Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally visited sightseeing near Antlers on Sunday. They enjoyed having all their children home for the holidays including Bill and Ada McAnally Rhynes Henson Duke Rhynes Alvin Tammy Kevin and Wayne.

Walter McAnally Gary McAnally Antlers McAnally Bill McAnally Ada James Rhynes William Henson Billy Duke Rhynes Rebee Alvin McAnally Tammy Kevin Wayne McAnally

Bogota Holiday Visit By California Family

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike and Miss Francis Boudreaux from California visited relatives in Bogota Texas during the holidays.

Harold Haines Mike Francis Boudreaux California Bogota Tex

New Year Gatherings at Ada and Ahloso Residents

Mrs. Laura Haines and Miss Francis Boudreaux visited Mrs. Mary Couch in Ahloso on New Year Eve. They attended a New Year party at Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crouthers in Ada with other Vaness faculty members. Francis Boudreaux visited Mr. and Mrs. Champ Looney in Ahlo so on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Boudreaux started home New Year’s Eve. Francis teaches school in California.

Laura Haines Francis Boudreaux Mary Couch Ahloso Harold Haines Jim Crouthers Ada Vaness Champ Looney Miss Boudreaux Francis California

Mrs Haines and Helleland Visit J V Haines Saturday

Mrs Belle Haines and Mrs Ruth Helleland visited Mr and Mrs J V Haines at Jones Chapel Saturday night.

Belle Haines Ruth Helleland Jones Chapel J. V. Haines

Ada Hosts Visits Across Families This Week

Mr and Mrs O D Hall of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion Patti and Jimmy Cummings on Wednesday. Rusty Cummings visited Gaylan Richardson Westview Patti visited Janet Braden on Wednesday. Patti visited Lynda Golden Sunday.

O. D. Hall Ada

Garner Family Holiday Visit Noted in California

Mr and Mrs Robert Garner and their family spent the holidays visiting relatives in California. It mentions the Garner family and their Sunday activities during the visit.

Robert Garner California J. B. Jones Mrs. Garner

Kirby Family Visits Friends in Lakeside Louisiana

Mr and Mrs James Kirby and family of Lakeside Louisiana visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne on Friday.

James Kirby Lakeside, la Fred Jones Wayne

Hart visits and Sunday guests in Gaar Corner area

May Johnson reports visiting and Sunday guest lists from the Gaar Corner area. Names include Summers, Mrs. Mollie Summers, Ada, Oklahoma City, Roff, Ada, Chares Ownbey and others, with multiple families noted as visiting throughout the weekend.

Ardmore Visitors Share Weekend at Alvie Griffith Home

Arno Griffith and Mr and Mrs Charles Griffith of Ardmore visited the Alvie Griffith home Saturday night. Sunday visitors included Jon Underwood of Hickory May John son and her nephew Keith Walker of Lodi California.

Arno Griffith Charles Griffith Ardmore Alvie Griffith Alvie L. Grifith Jon Underwood Hickory May Johnson Keith Walker Lodi Calif

Stanfields Spent Christmas in Morenci Visit Arizona Kin

Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield spent Christmas in Morenci Arizona visiting their son Kenneth Stanfield and family and other relatives. They returned home The Shelby Stanfields visited Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart at Fitzhugh Sunday night.

Shelby Stanfield Morenci Ariz Kenneth Stanfield Shelby Stanfields Earl Stewart Fitzhugh

Visiting Mrs Laura Johnson Sunday

Mrs Richard Soutee and children visited Mrs Laura Johnson on Sunday, joined by Mrs James F Walker and Keith from Lodi California.

Laura Johnson Richard Soutee James F. Walker Keith Lodi Calif

Family Visit Notes and Local Gatherings

Mrs Grace Johnson and May hosted and visited Friday and Saturday with guests Mrs James Walker and Keith. Mrs Walker stayed Thursday night with Mrs Laura Johnson. May Johnson and her nephew Keith Walker visited Monday evening where Leroy and Mrs Crawford were at work on their new house. Saturday visitors to Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher included Mrs Lon Hatcher Lightning Ridge and Rae Ann Oklahoma City. Sunday guests were Bill Marquard and children Stratford and Kenneth Rycroft and children Oklahoma City.

Grace Johnson May Laura Johnson James F. Walker Keith Bob Hatcher Robert Lon Hatcher Lightning Ridge Clifford Hatcher Rae Ann Oklahoma City Bill Marquard Stratford Kenneth Rycroft

Penrods Host Social Weekend Guests From Ada

Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert Were joined Friday night by the Penrod family for supper. Saturday guests were Glen Files family and Ada residents Ada and the Penrods hosted Sunday with several visitors from Ada. Mrs Bert Warren spent Saturday night in Coalgate with her mother Mrs Irene Cope.

Bob Hatcher Robert Robert Penrod Glen Files Ada Bert Warren Coalgate Irene Cope

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fittstown Bill Barrick Harold Lawrence Shawnee Mr. Barrick W. E. Patton M. T. Bumpas Roff Frank Patton Frank Jr Lisa Rush Springs Westview Carlton Bebee Carline McNutt Eddie Glenn Dean Underwood Grandfield Elmer Cochran Jr Allan Cochran Norman Mrs. Elmer Cochran Helen Christmas Ron Newby F. C. Jones Haines Gene Steele Barbara Jean Beverly Spearman Becky Jones Tom Agee Regina Tracy Tishi Ross George Graham Kirby Tilley Dian Johnny Tilley Leroy Baoes Arlington Earl Duckworth Tulsa Mary Lou Kellams J. W. Kirkes Anthony Kirkes Cunningham Kemp Cunninghams Warren Cunningham Charlie Enloe Hamilton Bulova Elgi Longines Wittnauer Gem Jewelers Oklahoma W. Main ‘Fe Cadillac Mrs. Smith Hart By May Johnson Gertie Summers Mack Joe Summers Anita Jo Audrey Jane Pickett Albert Cassady Galey W. M. Duncan Cora Jean Albuquerque N. M W. D. Floyd Cindy Steven Ercy Ownbey Lara Miller Ethel Reed Marvin McCurdy Gaar Corner Remmel Tiffin Cleamon Stone Dean Wilson Ben Ownbey Charles Howard Vandergriff Ben Ralph Lawson B. M Mack” Welch Oklahoma State Richard Ely Sunrise Drive Mannie Rhynes Kevin Wood South Johnston Vicki Andrews Doll Blair Tate East Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Eck
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