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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Chuck Roberts of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts attended Sunday night services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Gratitude expressed to Lena Soward for renewal to the WEEKLY and to Junior Northam and his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox and Randy Delamar visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton, Chris and Beverly Monday night. Mrs. Drucilla Thomas returned home Tuesday after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Casey Thomas and Jimmy.
Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett were seen driving a new red pickup, a moment captured in local social pages. The couple was photographed leaving a dealership showroom with the vehicle noted for its color.
The article notes numerous visits among Mrs. Jewel Jones, Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton, Mrs. Frank Lewis, and other residents, with gatherings at Pentecostal Holiness and Galey churches. It mentions a $72 supper proceeds, a building program, and several hospital and family caregiving updates including James Harber's serious gasoline fire injury and care at an Oklahoma City hospital.
Mrs Pearl Roberts Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Lena Soward send birthday wishes as Frank Lewis receives a long distance call Sunday morning from his son Bobby in New York City.
Mrs. Cole Tidwell of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith on Tuesday. Mrs. Albert Cassady of Galey called on her sister Mrs. Gertie Summers. Mrs. Joe Summers and her sister Linda Esque visited Mrs. Summers and cared for children during Mrs. Garretts funeral. Gene Summers and family visited Mack Summers and J. E. Woolly in Sulphur and Pauls Valley.
Mrs. Grace Johnson was 81 years old on Saturday and celebrated with visiting friends Friday and family. May and Laura Johnson helped bake a cake and serve ice cream while Virgil of Paramount, California called to wish her well.
Mrs. Ben Ownbey Mrs. Ercy Ownbey visited Mary P. Ownbey Monday. They learned Erey Ownbey suffered a heart attack and was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Ada. J S Stanfield and Shelby Stanfield joined other relatives at the hospital and later Mrs. Stanfield visited Lula Brice after a singing convention.
Mrs Alma Dunn received visits from Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart Fitzhugh and from Mr and Mrs Charles Dunn of Ada who were at her home to see Alma Dunn's mother.
Mrs. Mary Griffith and Dale of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith. They attended Sunday school with Mrs. Griffith at Lightning Ridge.
Mr and Mrs Bill Domby and children Moore visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs J E Woolly and children. Robert Penrod and Becky visited Sunday in the J E Woolly home. J E Woolly's parents Elmer and Mrs Woolly of Nida Okla visited Monday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their children were seen together on Saturday attending an event and spending time with family in the community setting.
Supper guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Files in Ada included Mrs Penrods brother Charles Maddox who visited the Penrod home Sunday. Robert Penrod and daughters with Charles Maddox later visited Pickett with Lowell Penrod family. Manley Maddox and his daughter visited Ada with Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and family, with Charles Maddox also joining before returning home.
Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey received guests Thursday in their home with Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert. Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert visited Wednesday with Mrs Mollie Summers. Friday visitors to the Ownbey home included J E Woolly Mrs Robert Penrod and Karen. Bob Hatcher and Robert visited the Ownbey home Sunday. Monday visitors to the Hatcher home were Mrs Guy Lawson and Arthur Guy in Ada.
Mrs Gertie Summers visited at Pickett on Monday with Mrs Joe Sumers and their children.
Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod visited his parents Mr and Mrs L J Penrod in Ada Sunday evening touring family roots and sharing a quiet gathering with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Arvell Phillips and Jamie Ada visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda The Dees family were supper guests of Henry Dees Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Dees and Linda were Sunday dinner guests of Henry Dees. They also visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel Ada.
Mrs Verna McCurdy Mrs Mildred Melton and Mrs Chris tine Martin attended in Ada on Wednesday. Mildred and Verna hosted a luncheon honoring Christine on her birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kuykendall of Poteau visited last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Cox attended funeral services for Ellie Voyles in Ada on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cox of Healdton and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Murphy of Ada were Monday supper guests in the Cox home.
Henry Little visits his sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Roles, in Stratford.
Mrs Lois Bailey and Mrs Haynes visited Ada residents the Bradlye home on Wednesday. Mrs Pearl Walker and granddaughter Ada called on the Bradlye home Monday. Multiple families from Ada visited in the Flowers and Varnadore homes Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Max Law Gregg Lynnette Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Mr and Mrs Pod Law Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox Wes Jeannie and Mrs Alma Maddox attended a wedding shower honoring Mr and Mrs John Law at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Law Parish Chapel Saturday night.
A series of social visits centered on the Martin home includes Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and others from Sherron Ahloso Ada and Tulsa. Attendees share meals and two bowling outings while relatives and neighbors extend kinship across Stratford Vanoss and Pauls Valley.
Ada and Lawton area residents endured a busy weekend of visits among the Pennington family. Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade joined Henry Little in Ada and Stratford on business. Other Pennington households hosted and entertained including Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Neville Pennington with Karl Wade at the Pennington home.
Florence Isaacs reports a flurry of Sunday visits and weekend sojourns across Oak Man Ada and surrounding households. Families including the CRAWFORDS SHERMANs LAWs and Jenns share time with relatives and friends in Rücked community gatherings.
Charlie Hitcher and Paul Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L C Riddle visited Thursday. J W Law visited Thursday night. Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden attended the funeral of Mrs Stella Garrett in Ada on Thursday. Ruby Dryden visited Wednesday evening with Mrs Maud Bragg and Walter Gibson in Stratford.
Last week visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar included Miss Ruth Magar Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Buren Magar Oakman along with Ray Magar and Jack Center. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Mrs. Mamie Tucker and Miss Ruby Dryden.
John Wood visited his mother Mrs. Kate Wood and sister Mrs. Mae Majors in Ada. Effie Lamb and others visited Miss Annie Brandon in Talihina on Friday. Effie Lamb and Ruby Wood spent Saturday evening with Mrs. Estalene Farmer. Clifford Lamb Roger and John Wood accompanied by Mrs. Effie Lamb visited multiple households.
Mr. and Mrs. Euel Lance and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little, returning home after the visit.
ence Isaacs and the Thurman Gray couple of Seminole along with Weldon Prince visited Vernon Gray on Friday. Mr and Mrs Steven Gray called on Sunday evening at the home of her parents, John and Frances Stinson in Francis.
Mr and Mrs O V Turner of Latta visited Sunday with Ruby and Glen Dryden. Mr and Mrs Chuck Bowen of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Glen and Ruby Dryden.
Florence Isaacs visited friends in Maysville Rosedale and Stratford Sunday evening. She attended a Stratford housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Butch Bradley Friday night. Mrs. Florence Isaacs and Mrs. Ollie Tucker visited the Isaacs and Tuckers in Allen Mon Miss Dorothea Tucker stayed with her grandmother Mrs. Ollie Tucker Monday night. Weldon Prince visited the Garr etts home Monday.
The report notes the wedding of Cheryl Ramsey to John Law and visits among Pat Law Gregg Lynette Ott Newby J W Law Norvin Nessel Dorothy Nessel and Viola Olliver. Norvin Nessel returns to help redecorate and plans to move his family to a local farm soon after a brief stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Letterman and girls Norman spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stiles. Mrs. McLish mother of Mrs. Juanita Stiles is visiting her sister in Dallas Texas.
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