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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1964
Page
7
Ada visitors Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston joined Mrs Lois Clifford and family. Lula girls defeated Stonewall 20 17 while the Lula boys fell 38 to 30 in Monday basketball action.
Skipper Davis missed Monday school due to a throat infection while other students attended classes as usual.
Mr Charles Leader and his wife went hunting Monday night. She carried the light while he climbed a tree to retrieve a coon and she backed into a briar patch, leaving scratches on her hand.
Mr and Mrs Harg Sweat of Tulsa spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat. The Laughlins hosted dinner Thursday with B B Laughlin in Homer. Lula grades played Tupelo Thursday at Lula. Lula girls won 26 14 while the boys fell 40 35 in overtime with Leon Brown refereeing.
Mrs Virgie Alberson Lisa and Mary Ada her son James Lee Leader who has been living in California and Mrs Son ny Leader Diana and Donna K visited Friday with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted relatives including Diane Linda and Dwayne from Ada, spending Saturday night with Walter and Mrs Brooks.
Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty Latta visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Charles Leader.
Mr and Mrs David Brooks and R D and I N Brooks Velma left last Monday for California to visit their sister Mrs Georgie Woolley who is seriously ill Mrs Woolley formerly lived in Lula
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner Tammy and Pamela Ada visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner.
Linda Marsh was on the sick list last week missing several days of school. Charles Hill of East Central Ada missed two days with the flu during the same period.
Mrs Charles Leader with Diana and Donna Kay visited Saturday with Mrs Virgie Alberson Ada and children and James Leader They visited Mrs Lillie Bryan Happyland and Rollen Duncan Allen
I E Upton of Tishomingo visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas and Nancy and Sharon Martin of Ah Joso visited Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Treas.
Debbie Clifford shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Les ter Davis and Skip. Nancy Fulsom and Sharon Martin visited the Davises Sunday afternoon in Ahloso.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Thompson Ada presented films from the Holy Land at Rocky Point Baptist Church on Sunday night. Attendees from Ada included Kenneth Fortner Tammy Pamela Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Fred Williams Karen Wofford Lat ta Raymond Brady Carla Susan Norman and Don Shutte Tupelo.
Miss May Johnson and her nephew Keith Walker of Lodi California visited Monday night with Mrs. Robert Penrod and her children.
Joe Thompson of Roff underwent surgery Monday. Jay Johnson and Keith Walker visited Tuesday. Joe was fairly well after the operation. Miss Johnson and her nephew Keith stopped at Mrs. Richard Soutee’s home with children on their way home from Roff.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gib son and children visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey at their home.
Mrs W F Crawford and Mrs Bill Thomason are listed among those reported ill in today’s local health update. No further conditions or durations are provided.
During the week, Ernest Pipes stayed in bed with flu on Saturday while Arno Griffith had contracted the flu recently.
Mrs. Ercy Ownbey visited Mrs. Marvin Hunt on Monday and stopped for a brief visit with Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith on her way home.
Miss Shirley Griffith attends college at Tishomingo and spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith.
Mrs Mollie Summers was on the sick list last week. Mrs Bob Hatcher visited her mother Saturday. Paul Summers and Paula Ada were also visitors there.
Mrs Alvis Griffith visited Mrs Grace Johnson and May Friday afternoon, sharing conversation and companionship.
Mrs Guy Lawson and Guy Lene visited Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert recently. They also visited Mrs Mollie Summers.
Mrs James F Walker visited Stratford Wednesday morning to have stitches removed from her leg. Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield visited Roy Cant and his wife one evening recently.
Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert visited and played games with Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and girls Saturday evening.
Mrs Laura Johnson and Miss May Johnson accompanied Mrs James F Walker and Keith to Ada Thursday afternoon to catch the bus home to Lodi California. Mrs Walker phoned Sunday to report they arrived home safely Saturday morning. James F noted a heavy frost Sunday morning. Mrs Grace Johnson visited Mrs Roy Cantwell Thursday afternoon.
Shelby Stanfield welcomed Saturday visitor Loren Hughey Lawrence for a social call. The informal meeting reflected friendly neighborhood connections and local social ties.
Charles Ownbey returned home with Mrs. Ercy Ownbey after Sunday school, accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Ownbey. The brief item notes a family outing linked to church activities.
Correspondent visited Ross briefly at the Joe Thompson home on Saturday. Mrs Thompson had just left the hospital where she visited her husband. Joe had a bad night Friday night and was not doing well Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and baby Pickett visited Mrs Gertie Summers in Pauls Valley with Mr and Mrs Gene Summers and baby. Mrs Nettie Hodges and girls from Roff celebrated her birthday with a dinner. Joe Houser Ada visited Robert Penrod. Paul Summers and Paula Jean Ada visited Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert. Paul also visited his mother Mollie Summers. Clyde Sales Minnie Sales and Carolyn Smith from Allen visited Grace Johnson and May.
Rev. and Mrs. Milton Balthrop and Mrs. Don Carter of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownby on Sunday.
Saturday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Summers and Anita Pickett visiting Mrs. Ger tie Summers at her residence.
Robert Hatcher and Deana Penrod were on the sick list Sunday as unnamed medical concerns kept them at home.
Mack Summers and J E Woolly traveled to Sulphur Sunday. Richard Soutee visited Mrs Johnson and May Sunday evening.
Melvin Johnson of Galt California phoned his mother and sister Mrs Grace Johnson and May on Sunday night seeking family contact and support following an unspecified event.
Residents report widespread water outages as temperatures plunged before Christmas. One homeowner notes their pipes froze except for the main supply cut off previously, leading to hot water available Sunday morning but no cold water for several homes.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson went to Ada on Thursday to do the laundry. They visited Mrs Sallie Ford and her daughter Mrs Carrie Ethridge. Mrs Ford is 92 and hardly able to be up. Vance Price visited Thursday morning with Fred Henson.
Pred slipped while caring for chickens and believes he broke a rib. He has endured side pain but was reported to be improving. He fell week before last and visited a doctor this week, who taped his side and prescribed medicine.
Mrs Jewel Smith helped care for Mrs Thelma J Garrett Tuesday morning. Also present were Mrs Floy Burk Thelma's mother and Rae Garrett. Mrs Garrett's mother accompanied her to a doctor's appointment that afternoon.
Odus McGalliard has been ill in recent weeks and entered Valley View Hospital Thursday. At last report he seemed better and was expected to be able to come home Sunday.
Mrs Jewel Smith visited Mrs Rae Garrett on Wednesday afternoon to discuss gardens and plans. Smith lent her their wheelbarrow to help with yard work, ensuring Mrs Garrett has no excuse when the weather allows.
Residents report frozen pipes and cars failing to start as a strong north and west wind drives 10 to 16 degree readings Sunday morning. Forecasters expect the wind to ease later, but the cold bites stock and pedestrians alike.
A collection of humorous to pointed maxims on character and society. The piece features sayings about danger, pride, resilience, and wit attributed to Uncle Leys and Rev Charley Grant, with credit to Al Smith Feature Service dated January 3 1964.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Horsley and Debbie Dallas were weekend guests of Claude Horsley and Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin were seen shopping and conducting transactions in Ada on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Horsley and J D of Oklahoma City visited Claude Horsley on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ronnie Ada and Mr and Mrs J N Driver Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Saturday night. The gathering honored Mrs Martin on her birthday.
Social notes record visits among residents of Ada Stratford and Paoli. Names include Jerry Robbins Lindsay Henry Dees Leroy Mc Daniel Ruthie Crisp Elinor Ansell Verna McCurdy Joan Ballard Ruthie Varnadore Inez Pennington Ed Varnadore Marvin McCurdy Christine Martin Marie Hopper and others. Wayne Bradley leaves for the Army this weekend.
Marvin McCurdy and Tony Martin visited Monday morning. Frank James called on Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore Monday. The McCurdys shopped in Ada Saturday. Couples Claude Roles of Elk City and Shortie Roles of Mountain View were weekend guests of Henry and wife.
Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and Mrs Rae Garrett were seen grocery shopping in Ada on Friday afternoon.
Sondra Garrett spent Saturday night with Doretha Tucker in a social gathering noted by local observers. The event highlighted community ties and featured informal conversation and hospitality.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett with Sondra and Hansel Burk visited Maud on Saturday and had photographs taken. Mr and Mrs Fred Smith heard his brother Grover Smith was ill with pleurisy and the doctor advised a home remedy.
Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett could not start her pickup and summoned her father for help. Mr. Burk accompanied her to Sunday school afterward.
The Gray family shared meals and visits across Thursday through Sunday. Oren and Mrs. Gray hosted with son Fred and family, while Thurman Gray dined with Oren and spouse. Bob Gray and Russel and Rickey joined as Bob assists with stock care due to his father's back and hip issues.
Mrs Rae Garrett attended church at Oil Center Sunday night with Mrs Thelma Garrett and Sondra. Thelma Garrett accompanied her mother Mrs Floy Burk and Mrs Minnie Lewis to Valley View Hospital Thursday to visit Mrs Myrtle Evans who had major surgery earlier in the week. The report is she is doing fine. We hope all the sick people are well soon.
Center Baptist Church conducted all day Sunday worship and served a noon meal in the school lunchroom.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington visited Mrs Inez Pennington during a Monday night hospital stay at Valley View Hospital.
Mrs Maxine Camron Lind visited Mrs Mildred Mel ton and Cheryl and Claude Hors ley Tuesday, meeting in a friendly social call as the week progresses.
Miss Cheryl Melton attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Anita Owen in Ada on Tuesday. Mrs. Clariece Pennington visited Mrs. Inez Pennington at View Hospital on Wednesday.
Mrs Nadine James Mrs Ethel Varnadore Mrs Bruce Little Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Alva Pennington visited Mrs Inez Pennington in Valley View Hospital Friday.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade went bowling in Pauls Valley Friday. The brief notice records their social activity with no further details.
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