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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1966

Page

7

Marshall Leaves For Gallup Civil Service Teaching

Jerry Marshall departed Monday for Gallup New Mexico to serve in civil service and teach for one year in one of four states. Mrs Odell Daniel and Dora Daniel of Ada visited Jim Marshall last Thursday. Mike Campbell of Stonewall visited Sunday with Sid and Jim Marshall and his cousin Jerry Marshall.

Simon Patton Jerry Marshall Gallup, N. M Odell Daniel Dora Daniel Ada Jim Marshall Mike Campbell Stonewall Sid

Vance Minor Hosts Weekend Gatherings with Mary West Pair

Saturday night visit by Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor with Mr. and Mrs. Jack West of Ada. Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Minor and Mrs. Zoa White of Stonewall.

Vance Minor Jack West Ada George Minor Zoa White Stonewall

Family Visits Highlight Barnes Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Jack Massey of Ada and Mr and Mrs Grover Barnes with Mark of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes. Grover is Jack Barnes son. Mr and Mrs George Barnes of Stonewall spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes. George and Jack are brothers.

Jack Massey Ada Grover Barnes Mark William Harrison Fittstown Jack Barnes Grover George Barnes Stonewall George Jack

Byrd Family Visits In Whitesboro Texas

Mrs. Bob Byrd and her relatives Todd Marty and Shelley from Whitesboro Texas visited Tuesday and Tuesday night with in laws Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd. Mr and Mrs Homer Jumper from Pleasant Hill visited Coy Byrd Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Byrd and Mrs Jumper are sisters.

Bob Byrd Todd Marty Shelley Whitesboro Tex Coy Byrd Homer Jumper Pleasant Hill Byrd Mrs Jumper

First Baptist Women Hold Meeting in Stonewall

The Martha and Faith Sunday School Classes met with Mrs. James Kinney wife of the First Baptist pastor in Stonewall on Monday night. Attending were Mrs. Bruce Scott Mrs. Bill Crow Mrs. Pete Thomas Mrs. Geneva Greggory Mrs. Johnnie Daniel and a visitor Mrs. Cecil Bullard.

Martha and Faith First Baptist James Kinney Stonewall Bruce Scott Bill Crow Pete Thomas Geneva Greggory Johnnie Daniel Cecil Bullard

Family Visit and Birthday Party Noted in Oklahoma City and Surrounding Areas

Mrs Hise and children from Oklahoma City visited with her brother Ramon Guy and family. Mrs Jones of Blanchard visited Jan 8 with her daughter and family. Elizabeth Guy celebrated her 13th birthday with a Jan 13 slumber party attended by friends. Alfred Baylis, Everett McPherson, and others hosted weekend gatherings in Stonewall and Stone. Sock James of Coalgate visited Evol Golightly. Sock is Bessie James’s son and Golightly’s nephew.

L. V. Hise Oklahoma City Betty Byrd Betty Blevins Lynn Henry Elizabeth Guy Sock James Coalgate Evol Golightly Sock Bessie James Mrs. Golightly

Burns and Hisaw Families Visit Blanchard Weekend

Mr and Mrs Frank Burns of Coalgate visited with Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Mr and Mrs Don Paul Brashears. Mrs Burns is Mrs Hisaw's mother. Mr and Mrs Charles Hisaw and Charles Edward of Blanchard spent the weekend with their relatives including Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Mr and Mrs WE Patton of Fittstown.

Frank Burns Coalgate Thurday Boda Hisaw Don Paul Brashears Burns Hisaw Charles Hisaw Charles Edward Blanchard Boda Isaw W. E. Patton Fittstown

Local residents share weekend visits and travels

Mr. and Mrs. Author Johnson were in Oklahoma City on Monday. Dowe Smith has returned from trips to Aztec New Mexico and Phoenix Arizona. Mrs. Dowe Smith visited last Saturday with her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Henry Odom of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Dowe Smith had supper Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Busby.

Author Johnson Oklahoma City Dowe Smith Aztec N. M Pheenix Ariz Henry Odom Ada Guy Busby

Old Scottish Castle Untouched for Six Hundred Years

Charley Grant reports jokes and light observations on social topics and marriage in a 1966 feature service piece. Notes on dating, humor, and gender roles appear amid quips about love and life.

Crossword Across Clues Summary

Crossword clues list common terms for directions ascending scales and measurements. Includes entries for following ascend plant life tour digraph part of tobe measure of weight note of scale over poetic form printing measure and bothersome people.

Fragmented Clues Point to Local Riddle Case

A garbled string of clues hints at a local puzzle or wordplay item. Names of relatives, weathered phrases, and objects mix with hints like musical note and compass point, suggesting a thematic riddle or crossword style feature.

Fragmented Puzzle Clues Prompt Hidden Word Solve

A damaged OCR style list presents numbered clues and partial phrases like Walking Mockery Toward Period of time Baking dish and Paths, seeking a hidden word solution across a cryptic style grid with many fragments.

Local Visits Tie Families Across Communities

Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Davis of Union Valley visited Mr. and Mrs. Smith Sunday. They drove to Lula Sunday afternoon to see his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Greer Brooks. They visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Chappell in Ada. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Chappel are sisters.

Orvil Davis Union Valley Smith Dowe Smith Lula Greer Brooks Oscar Chappell Ada Chappel

Family members attend funeral of Ellie Voyles in Tupelo

Jerry and Perry Felkins and Wynell Wiles from Tupelo visit Mr. and Mrs. Odus Wiles. Jerry from California and Perry from Arizona travel to attend the funeral of their grandfather Ellie Franklin Voyles.

Jerry Perry Felkins Wynell Wiles Tupelo Odus Wiles California Perry Arizona Ellie Franklin Voyles

Broddock Family and Friends Gather Across Town

Mr and Mrs John Broddock hosted John Broddock at Fitzhugh on Monday. Wanda and Kenny Broddock attended the youth event at Morris Memorial Baptist Church Saturday night. Leo Thomas of Oklahoma City visited the Broddock home Sunday night. Harry Edd Thompson called on Braddock on Saturday night.

John Broddock John L. M. Broddock Fitzhugh Wanda Kenny Broddock Morris Memorial Baptist Church Leo Thomas Oklahoma City Harry Edd Thompson Mrs. Braddock

Birthday celebration for Don Paul Brashears

Last Thursday Mrs. Don Paul Brashears prepared a supper and birthday cake for her husband and his 24th birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Brashears and Dwana plus Don's mother Mrs. Marvin Brashears, his sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Jess Lloyd, Lavonda and Jackie, of Tupelo, and Mrs. Brashears' parents Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw.

Don Paul Brashears

Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday School Attendance

Union Hill Baptist Church reported 49 in Sunday school with Rev. Don Newby preaching both services. Visitors included Mrs Lucy Boudreaux from California and Debbie Henderson in the Junior department. Junior class made get well cards for Mrs Corean Kellams and sang Standing On The Promises.

Lavonna Jones UnIon Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Lucy Boudreaux California Debbie Henderson Corean Kellams Ethelene Golden Union Hill Ada

Mr and Mrs Jones Visit Ada and Poteau Friends

Mr and Mrs J B Jones visited Mrs A Jones in Ada on Tuesday and then called on Mr and Mrs F L Hambrick in Poteau on Saturday and Sunday.

J. B. Jones

Cochran Family Visit From Oklahoma City and Latta

Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Jr and boys of Oklahoma City plus Mr and Mrs Dewayne Coffee of Latta visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Sr last week. Gary Cochran of Oklahoma City is spending the week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Sr.

Elmer Cochran Jr Oklahoma City Dewayne Latta George Cochran Daisy Binion Elmer Cochran Gary Cochran Elmer Cochran Sr

Local residents share visits across Ada and Baton Rouge

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rushing of Ada visited Mrs. Sible Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper on Sunday after returning from a vacation that included relatives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams and family on Saturday and Sunday night, with Mrs. Sible Collins visiting Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fraley on Friday.

Roy Rushing Ada Sible Collins Nora Roper Rushing Baton Rouge Billy Joe Adams Collins Roper Austin Fraley

Mrs Binion and Friends Visit Ada Resident

Miss Alice Binion and several women called on Mrs. Daisy Binion in Ada last week, visiting with neighbors Mrs. Geraldine McAnally Mrs. Lena Cochran and Mrs. Davie Weston.

Alice Binion Ada Geraldine McAnally Lena Cochran Davie Weston Daisy Binion

Funeral Services at Union Hill Baptist Church

Services were held Monday at Union Hill Baptist Church with Rev. F. L. Cunningham delivering the sermon. Burial followed at Maxwell Cemetery. Grandparents named are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinley.

Union Hill Baptist Church F. L. Cunningham Maxwell Cemetery Albert Pinley

Latta Social Visitors Doings and Funeral

Mr and Mrs Benny Jones visited Mr and Mrs John Lee in Latta Saturday. Mrs Fred Jones Miss Del phia Jones Mrs Emma Jones and Mrs Lavona Jones attended the funeral of Truitt Young Monday. Burial was at Lightning Ridge Cemetery.

Benny Jones John Lee Latta Fred Jones Delphia Jones Emma Jones Lavona Jones Truitt Young Lightning Ridge Cemetery

Ada Couples Renewals Acknowledge Weeklies Gratitude

Thanks to Rev and Mrs Don Newby and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cobb of Ada for their renewal to the weekly.

Don Newby Kenneth Cobb Ada

Visits Across Town Highlight Tilley Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Kirby Tilley Dian and Pamela visited Mr and Mrs Wes Farmer Galey last week. They also visited Mr and Mrs Johnny Tilley.

Kirby Tilley Dian Pamela Wes Farmer Galey Johnny Tilley

Newbys Host Dinner Guests From Local Family

Reverend and Mrs. Don Newby and family were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gray and boys Sunday. Mrs. Barbara Newby, Stephen and Kathy, Mrs. Lavona Jones, Cerral Newby and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Newby visited Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby and Ron in Oil Center Friday.

Don Newby Bob Gray Barbara Newby Stephen Kathy Lavona Jones Cerral Newby Larry Newby Melvin Newby Ron Oil Center

Local visits and fishing outings noted in Arlington

Jerry Bacon visited his grandparents Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham in Arlington on Monday. Howard Cunningham and Debbie visited the Cunninghams on Thursday. Rev and Mrs Cunningham visited their son and daughter in Oil Center last week. Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp went fishing at Lake Texoma Saturday and caught several nice fish.

Jerry Bacon Arlington Tex F. L. Cunningham Howard Cunningham Debbie Cunningham Warren Cunningham Oil Center Ray Kemp Lake Texoma

Local Families Visit Keeling Household Last Week

Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and family and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coplen and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling last week, sharing time with the household.

George Smith Charles Coplen Lee Keeling

Local Families Visit Leonard Archer Kin Nearby

The Norton, Jordan and Ray families from Ada Lindsay and Maysville visited Leonard Archer and family last week. Larry Archer and Dale met them. Laura Archer was seen at Ballard Nursing Home. Mrs Leonard Archer attended a Sunday luncheon and the Bebee School hoot enanny.

Jess Norton Lindsay Lonnie Norton Maysville Henry Norton Ada Dorman Jordan Paul Ray Debbie Leonard Archer Larry Archer Dale Nora Mosier Haskel Egypt Lindal Laura Archer Ballard Nursing Home Lawrence Archer Bebee School

Horton Family Hosts Visitor Group From Ada and Jennings

Mr and Mrs Ear Glen Horton and family along with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Jennings Ada and Mrs Edith Delazier visited Mr and Mrs E L Horton and family in a social gathering reported from the community.

Ear Glen Horton Jimmy Jennings Ada Edith Delazier E. L. Horton

Ada social visits recount church circle gatherings

Mrs. Dolores Agee and girls visited Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. George Graham and Mrs. Tishia Ross. Mr. Clyde Lloyd and Mrs. Lillian Agee visited Ada residents and Oil Center couple. Ray Kemp visited Mrs. Mary Cook and their daughter and family in Ada and Oil Center over two days.

Dolores Agee George Graham Ada Tishia Ross Clyde Lloyd Texas Lillian Agee Ray Kemp Mary Cook Wally Layne A. B. Northam Oil Center

Visits By Oklahoma City Guests At Mrs McCain Home

Mr and Mrs Elsworth Davis of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Herman McKen visited Mrs Pearl McCain as house guests, continuing social hospitality noted in the society column.

Pearl McCain Elsworth Davis Oklahoma City Herman McKen

Visits By McAnally and Rhynes Families

Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and family Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally and Kevin and Mr and Mrs Wayne McAnally.

William Henson Billy Walter McAnally James Rhynes Duke Rhynes J. T. Tatum Alvin McAnally Tammy Gary McAnally Kevin Wayne McAnally

Visits by local residents at Jan Frances Nursing Home

Rev. Don Newby and Mr. Bob Gray visited Mrs. Nancy Newby and Mrs. Corean Kellams at Jan Frances Nursing Home Sunday. Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell visited Mrs. Kellams Saturday. Mrs. Lavona Jones and Mrs. Barbara Newby visited Mrs. Kellams Friday.

Don Newby Bob Gray Nancy Newby Corean Kellams Jan Frances Nursing Home Etta Garrett Myra Nell Kellams Lavona Jones Barbara Newby

Local Couples Attend Vaness Friday Night Basketball Game

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines, Mr and Mrs Johnny Tilley, Mr and Mrs F O Jones, Mr and Mrs J B Jones, Rev Don Newby and Kathy, Mr James Rhynes and Phil and Judy and Jean Smith were present at the Vaness game Friday night.

Harold Haines Johnny Tilley F. O. Jones J. B. Jones Don Newby Kathy James Rhynes Phil Judy Jean Smith Vaness

Cosby Couple Visits Fraley Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Roger Cosby of Pickett visited Mr and Mrs Austin Fraley on Sunday in a local social call.

Roger Cosby Pickett Mrs Austin Fraley

Wedding Shower Held for Mr and Mrs Larry Newby

Mrs Barbara Newby and Stephen with Mrs Hazel Newby attended a wedding shower honoring Mr and Mrs Larry Newby. The event included family members and friends and celebrated the couple’s upcoming marriage.

Barbara Newby Stephen Hazel Newby Larry Newby

Richardson Family Visit Highlight Ada Gathering

Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson visited Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson in Ada on Sunday, accompanied by family members in a small, friendly gathering.

Matt Richardson Bill Richardson Ada

Rube Delozier Family Hosts Sunday Night Visit

Mr and Mrs Jerry Reamy Rube Delozier and Helen visited Mr and Mrs Don Delozier and family Sunday night in a local gathering.

Jerry Reamy Rube Delozier Helen Don Delozier

Keeling Family Visits and Social Callers

Mr and Mrs Coplen Lee Keeling visited and were hosted by relatives this week. Ada Seminole and Seminole appear as locations with multiple family names including Hobbs East and East.

Agee Family Visitors Across Ada and Sulphur

Texas residents Mr and Mrs Calvin Agee along with Pamela and Clifford visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee in Ada and Sulphur on Sunday. Clyde Lloyd, former Walnut Grove residents, also visited with Heston Estes and Cordie West in Ada on Saturday.

Clyde Lloyd Texas Calvin Agee Pamela Clifford Emma Bolin Ada Clara Agee F. O. Jones E. E. Agee Walnut Grove Heston Estes Cordie West

Mrs. Ethelene Golden and Family Visit Mrs. Harold Long

Mrs. Ethelene Golden and her family visited Mrs. Harold Long at her home, sharing time and conversation during an informal gathering. The visit highlighted community ties and friendly exchanges among neighbors.

Ethelene Golden Harold Long

Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Pinley Dies

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Pinley passed away on Sunday. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.

Pinley

Visiting Mrs Haines Draws Guests From California Family

Last week Mrs. Laura Haines hosted visitors Mrs. Lucy Boudreaux from California and Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Haines.

Laura Haines Lucy Boudreaux California J. V. Haines

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