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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
8
A string of visits and dinners in Lindsay and nearby towns marked by birthday gifts for Mrs. J. C. Martin. Families including Pennington, Horsley, Dryden, Martin, and Pennington shared gatherings from Friday to Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ward travel to Dallas then visit the Wards' relatives in Ardmore and Bakersfield. The group boards include Mrs Opal Ward and Mr C M Fowler of Bakersfield. Several days feature visits with Mabel Ward, B J., Jim Blanken ship, and other Ward family members across Oklahoma and Texas.
Mrs. Lulu Jennings of Paoli was the dinner guest of Mrs. Elma Law on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Don Walker took his niece Sondra Jo Cheat who lives with them back to St Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City Friday She is to have surgery this Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller spent the weekend in Oklahoma City to be with their daughter in the hospital. They visited their children and families including Alvie Miller Virgle Ray Miller and Bob Crowder. Troy Miller accompanied Mrs Essie Walker and Vanessa to the hospital Monday evening for granddaughter Sondra Jo’s surgery.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson and children from Dallas visited Dorothy Nessel mother and mother in law over the weekend. Larry Nessel of Ada was seen driving a new pickup. Larry Nessel and his wife Ada spent Friday and Saturday with his mother Dorothy Nessel.
Mr and Mrs John Law of Ada visited Sunday evening with his parents Mr and Mrs Pod Law and with Mr and Mrs Max Law and their children.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and their children spent Sunday dinner with Cliffs mother Mrs Effie Lamb and then visited her parents Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer in the afternoon. Wanda Lamb and Roger visited Thursday with Wanda sister Mrs Gwendol Alexander.
Mrs Yvonne Wood of Ardmore visited Friday night with her husband's parents Mr and Mrs John Wood and then traveled to Connerville Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Cole.
Mr and Mrs Newell Little and family and Mr and Mrs Euel Lance and family of Oklahoma City spent the week in the area. The account notes their visit and family gathering with relatives in the region.
End note shows Mrs Estalene Farmer and Jeanette dining with Mrs Effie Lamb. The text mentions Mr and Mrs Bruce Little as relatives with parents noted in the social blurb.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown of Oklahoma City were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Kate Wood and Mrs Mae Majors.
Mr and Mrs M C Cox Jr visited his sister Mrs Albert Pinley Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs J A Patton Johnna Kay and Grezg Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her mother Florence Isaacs and with his parents Mr and Mrs Amon Patton Stratford. Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and Vickie and Mr and Mrs J A Patton and children were Saturday supper guests of their mother Mrs Florence Isaacs.
A list of visitors from Ahloso Stratford Ada and Carson Parker along with Mrs. Irene Kutts and Mrs. Dorothy Levin spent time at the Jim Magar home during the past week. Karl Wade Pennington and his mother Clarice Pennington hosted visiting relatives Friday evening. Karl Wade has been home from school with the chicken pox.
Mr and Mrs Chuck Bowen Mrs Hazel Thornton Mr and Mrs Loyd Bowen of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Glen and Ruby Dryden during the weekend.
Florence Isaacs visited Mrs. Maude Bragg Walter Gibson Stratford her mother Mrs. Clara Wood and a sister Mrs. Ollie Tucker in Ada Sunday. W J Horton Ada a former resident had surgery Saturday morning. Mrs Judy Thompson Sherry and Cathy Oklahoma City spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Austell Horton.
A brief note records visitors who stopped by the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch in recent days. It lists several names and highlights friendly conversations and warm hospitality extended during the informal call.
Week lineup lists Floyd Gray Stratford E C Caviner and couples Mr and Mrs Barkley Thompson Mr and Mrs Eunice McKnight Miss Ruby Dryden and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Flippin in Oklahoma City events with additional participants NAMES.
Mrs. Rachel Horton and Mrs. Ella Burch with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Megee and Mrs. Ivon Vaughn spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ode Franks. Mrs. Horton visited Ada Tuesday with her husband’s parents. Mr. Horton returned home from the hospital Tuesday morning.
Mrs Verneice Dryden spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs P O Henson at their home in a social gathering. The visit highlighted local social ties and hospitality within the community.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Crawford and family of Ada visited his sister Mr and Mrs P O Henson Monday night The Hensons were in Oklahoma City Sunday and attended church with their son Rev and Mrs Murrill Henson They spent Sunday night with Mrs Henson's sister Mrs Earl Revels and Mr Revels and attended church Sunday
Lester Blair Willis Sutton and M C Cox visited Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk on Saturday. Mrs Thelma Jean Reevall and Sondra joined for Sunday dinner with Thelma’s parents. Lee Little of Pauls Valley also appears in the local notes.
In the afternoon, visitors called on the Burk family. P. O. Henson Hank Burk and the Suttons were among those who stopped by the home of Mr and Mrs Ode Franks Monday.
Mansel Burk Thelma Garrett Sondra Rev Leroy Baker Pearl Gray Carma Larry Weldon Prince Janice Chilcoat M C Cox Martha Love Machelle Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly attended church Tuesday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawnee where Rev Richard Ham is the pastor.
Mrs. Ethel Varnadore visited Mrs. Lucy Whittington and Miss Lisa Jones in Valley View Hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Joan Ballard and Keith and Mrs. Della Brown of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varndore last week.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Eeds visited their daughter Mrs Carolyn Sawyer in Valley View Hospital Ada Tuesday. Carolyn underwent surgery early in the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mullins of Ponca City visited Claude Hors ley and Mrs. Mildred Melton and Cheryl last week continuing local social exchanges.
Mrs. Martin accompanied by Mrs. Estell Cox and Miss Angie Burns took her to Ada Monday morning where she boarded a bus for home with her son and daughter-in-law present.
Miss Jeannie Maddox of Stratford spent Thursday night and Friday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Maddox. Her mother Mrs Della Maddox came for her Friday. Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox Wes and Jeannie Stratford were Friday night supper guests of the couple.
Frank James hosted visitors including Roy Gray and George Ann from Yukon and Jerry McKinney from Oklahoma City. The group, joined by Johnnie Flowers, celebrated birthdays shared by George Ann Johnny McKinney and Mary Flowers. Ada attendees included Mrs. Lottie McClure Patsy and Mrs. Ethel Vardore visiting Frank James and Olen Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Mae McDaniel and Mrs LaVanna Cannon from Ada visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Sunday afternoon. Linda visited Mrs Dees mother Mrs Mae McDaniel in Ada Sunday night. Leroy Dees is in Woodward this week with son Alvis, while Marvin McCurdy visited Paul McCurdy in Roff and Ed Crawford in Davis Saturday. Rev Floyd Cooper led a Bible study class at Roff Baptist Church with a large list of attendees from Ada and local households.
Mrs Estell Cox and Mr and Mrs Doyle Cox visited in Healdton Sunday. Charles preached at the morning service there and again at Sulphur on the return trip, delivering the evening sermon.
Mrs Bobbye Gardner of Duncan spent Sunday with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes, sharing time and conversation at their home.
Mr and Mrs David Bradley and Kim visited Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley and Vane. Mrs Neema Bradley spends this week in Shawnee with Mr and Mrs Jerry Bradley and Michelle. Michelle is ill with the measles.
Mr and Mrs Les Wyatt of Stratford and Lester Sherman of Ada were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Little. Mr and Mrs Darby Smith of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips. Afternoon guests in the Phillips home included Mr and Mrs Carson Phillips and their nephew Glen Hyden of Ada. Carson Phillips, Ada, visited his parents Monday.
Refreshments were served at the social hour as Rev. Cooper displayed a new slide and film projector bought for the church. The pastor leads a study course titled Studies in Deuteronomy by Donald F. Ackland. Mid week prayer and Sunday services will present the series. Youth from the Baptist Church attended a rally at Morris Memorial Church. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper joined the Roff church group.
W A Evans, who recently had surgery at Valley View Hospital, returned home on Tuesday. His condition is reported to be good.
Mrs Margarete McDaniel is a patient at Valley View Hospital following a recent surgical procedure. The report notes she is recovering and received standard postoperative care.
Mrs Tulley Dial spent the past week visiting her sister Mrs Fred Powell and her brother in law in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Leon Condrew and their children visited Mrs Ruby Johnson and sisters Mrs Fred Clifton and Mrs Bill Williams and families on Sunday for a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Reese Scott acquire the Nora Etchieson property in South Roff marking a new ownership transfer. The deal secures the residence and establishes the Scotts as the new owners in the local registry.
Mr and Mrs Allen Hobbs resettle in Whitesboro Texas returning to their former home. Hobbs had been employed at the Davis Ranch west of town while living in the area.
Mr and Mrs Hobbs active in the Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson of El Paso Texas recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lyge Twyman and sisters Mrs Charles Tingle and Mrs Dick Pypes and families.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thomas of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller. Dennis McDonald of Oil Center visited Dale Miller, and Lynn Shackelford of Wilburton visited Tom Gasaway. The Houspins and Hall family hosted visitors in Stratford, with Charles and Larry Hisan visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway.
Mr and Mrs John Fox and Judy of Roff visited the Bob Hi san family. Mrs Tommie Comb es and Mandy McGarr visited Rodney Hall and his brother Ronnie and they all visited Ronnie Rivers Sunday afternoon.
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