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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
2
Monday activities include 4 H helpers aiding first and second year girls in Vanoss with dish towels and pin cushions. Vanoss Cub Scouts held a den meeting making miniature race cars and a birthday cake was served for James Davis on his ninth birthday.
Mrs. Twila Hunt and her children were guests in the Pedersen home Monday evening, sharing hospitality and conversation in a neighborly visit.
Mrs Clariece Pennington attended a layette shower for Mrs Don Walker and visited her son Harrell Gene Pennington in Stratford. Clariece and Inez Pennington went to a housewarming for Mrs Florence Isaacs in Oil Center. Various Pennington families and relatives gathered with Alva Pennington and others in Ada and Oil Center over the weekend.
Mrs. Dessie Allen and Carson Phillips visit with the Phillips family in Ada as do several other relatives including Glen Hyden and Lisa Jones. Alma Maddox, Vera Rambo, Frank James and multiple James family members are noted guests and visitors in Ada, Stratford, Center and Valley View Hospital during the week.
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and Mrs Della James visited Mrs Joan Ballard and Keith in Stratford Wednesday after the Varnadore party were at Valley View Hospital Saturday visiting Lisa Jones a patient there and also Lisa s mother Mrs Betty Jones who had surgery Saturday morning Ronald Jones Betty and Donald Jones other child had been a patient in the hospital from Tuesday until Friday The Varnadores also visited Mrs Lucy Whittington and Mrs Leona Neely in Ada Mr and Mrs Don Crisp Ada and Mr and Mrs L E Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford were Sunday guests of the Varnadores Joan Ballard and Keith Stratford visited the Varnadores Monday and accompanied them to Ada
Mrs. Bessie Mullins of Ponca City spent Thursday and Friday with Claude Horsley and Mr and Mrs Dale Meiton and Cheryl. Cheryl visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford on Wednesday. Mildred Metlton and Cheryl visited Mrs Maud Horsley in Stratford Sunday afternoon. Mrs Sybel Reed visited Mildred and Cheryl Monday. Cheryl Melton visited Linda Tate in Ada on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins Lindsay visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Saturday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and family Ahloso were supper guests of Mr and Mrs J C.
Funeral services for Royce Alton Gardner, who died Friday in a Houston hospital, were held Sunday in the Allen High School auditorium. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Olen Click of Pampa and many others from Oklahoma and Texas towns.
Mr and Mrs H C Kraettle and Mrs George Miller attended funeral services Saturday at Capital Heights Baptist Church Holdenville for Earl Lung. Rev David Forester left Monday for a Baptist State evangelistic conference at Enid. Mrs Maggie Moore sold her Allen area house to Buddy and wife J W Palmer and daughter Sandra of Fort Worth Texas.
Sunday guests of Mrs Eula Pence included her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Manos Jackson from Muskogee. Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore included Mr and Mrs J E Jones and Matt and Chris from Iowa Park Texas.
Weekend guests of Mrs. Ora McPhearson included her son-in-law Jay Jones and grandson Darel Jones, Duncan. Weekend guests of Ms Minnie Crofford included her daughter and husband Hayden Collier, Ada, plus a grandson and his family Wayne Crofford Sr and Wayne Jr, Lawton.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Nickell included their sons and wives Arville Nickell Mar low Estel Nickell Duncan Leon Wade Jolene Nickell Mary Wade Monroe Guinn Carolyn Melton Jyda Gail Rhonda Haywood.
Mrs. Joe Russell and her daughter and family including Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Allen are noted in a short local item. The fragment hints at a gathering or social notice with named individuals.
Word spread of the death of W. O. Bill Herring who died in a Duncan hospital Saturday at 73. Graveside services were held Monday at Calvin Cemetery. Herring was a former Allen resident.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fitzgerald and Mary were weekend guests of Mrs. Marvin Biles and attended funeral services Monday in Maud for Mrs. Charlie Lawrence who died in Pauls Valley.
Rolan V. Decker of Ada has been hired as a chemistry instructor at Southwestern State College starting February 1 for the second semester. He is the son of Dr. Willis I. Decker, head of the chemistry department at East Central State College, and his mother is a guidance counsellor at Ada High School. Decker is an Ada High School alumnus with a BS in biochemistry from Oklahoma State University and is pursuing a PhD at Purdue University.
Senators weigh a bill to fence open range alongside highways to reduce traffic hazards. Supporters say fencing could cut fatalities, while opponents warn of lost grazing land and local control. The measure faces public hearings where stockmen and supporters will testify.
The sale featured the highest priced sons of TR Zate Heir 5480000, reflecting strong demand at the Hereford Angus event. Buyers include Coal County Breeders Association as the consignor for the sale catalogue.
A county fair features a new igator and a sponsor Mrs. Robert Garner suggests a wildlife project study. A lighthearted quip notes birthday practices for men and women, reflecting local humor.
Mrs. Leroy Owens and her children from Oklahoma City visited Friday night with Mrs. Owens mother, Mrs. Dela Boyd, and with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Raney.
Mr and Mrs Riley Cozad spent a week in Ardmore with grandchildren while Mr and Mrs Paul Morris enjoyed a paid jet vacation by Eastern Air Lines to Mexico City. Mrs Delphia Jones Edgar Muse Mrs Ethel McCormick and Mrs Lucill Watson visited sister Mrs C D Taylor in Duncan Sunday and met brother in law Mr Odom and sister in law H G Odom. The Taylors Farmer ville La and the Odoms joined the sisters in Allen for a brief visit.
Sandra Chiles visited Ada over the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmo Morris and Mrs Crable Chiles and Mrs Cecil Huckeby and Mrs C H Hast Tuesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Sever were Mr and Mrs Ray Martin Ada Mr and Mrs Charlie Wilkin
Zebulon Keahey McKoy a longtime Ada Stonewall area pioneer died Saturday after a brief illness at 86. Services were set for Monday at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church with Criswell Funeral Home directing. He was born Sept 15 1878 in Forrest Mississippi. He moved with his family to Rockwall Texas where he studied and taught a year before moving to Ada in 1902. He married Addie Brown in Garland Texas Oct 14 1903. He helped run Ada National Bank and later built McKay Hardware in Stonewall while expanding farming and oil leasing. He served on the County Excise Board in the 1930s and worked with Blue and Boggy Soil Conservation districts. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Melba McKay Churchill Thomas Ada and Zebalene Ramsey Oklahoma City a sister Mrs E H McKendree Ada and a grandson.
Stonewall High School announces honors for the first semester with straight A students across grades. Seniors Susan Braun Shirley Hisan Paula Mathis and others lead a long list of junior and sophomore scholars including David Campbell Gail Dennis Donna Wylie Bob Glover Regina Weller Sue Chilcoat and many more. Junior high students Donna Bowers Opal Ejidson Susan Rogers David Stokes Deborah Story Bobby Younts Steve Murphy also made the honor roll along with freshmen Dama Jo Dennis Barry Anderson Sherron Martin and others.
Classified notice lists options to buy sell trade or rent items or services with contact FE 2-4433 for inquiries and listings.
County Assessor Frank Jared reiterates that homestead exemption and property assessment forms were mailed only to Ada city property owners. Rural residents must visit the assessor in person. March 15 is the deadline. Upcoming stops include Lula January 25, Fitzhugh January 26, Francis January 27 28, Stonewall February 1 4, Vaness February 8, Gaar Corner February 8, and Allen February 15 19.
The Kashmiri houseboat industry, dormant after India’s independence and the British departure, shows signs of revival. Local craftsmen and boat owners seek to restore traditional crafts and attract visitors amid renewed interest in the region.
Thursday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nevell Reeves were their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reeves, Micki Jo and Donna, Denison, Texas. Friday night guests were Mrs. Reeves' sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bodken, Wewoka.
Mr and Mrs J C Patterson Ada were Sunday guests of his father Mr and Mrs Luther Patterson.
Dimmett Texas residents Mr and Mrs Elmer Youts are visiting Mrs Bell Harwell, the ailing mother of Mrs Youts, who is a patient at Allen nursing home.
U S and Canada clash over foreign wheat pricing with prices cut by six to 12 cents a bushel. Argentina and Australia also reduced prices, but Canada remains a bigger threat to U S markets. The subsidy program at the Department of Agriculture rose to offset world price levels as both nations accuse each other of price cutting.
The annual 4-H Share-The-Fun talent show crowned winners in senior and junior divisions. Roff Senior Club won first with The Alley Cats. Latta Senior Club took second with Prairie Romance. Judges included Gordon Melson, Martha Tarpey, Tom Boatright, and Mary Tucker. First place in Junior division went to Roff 4H with The Only Man. First alternates were Ada Junior High Folk Singers and Pickett Grand Old Flag. First place blue awards were awarded to Allen Junior Accordion Solo, Byng Junior Folk Singers, and Latta The Mexicans. First place act earns a Pennant.
Miss Linda Kay Whisenhunt and Eldon Sawyers were honored with a wedding shower Thursday night at Lula School. Hostesses included Mrs. Roy Johnston and others. A long list of attendees and gift senders from Ada Tupelo Clarita Stonewall Roff and surrounding areas attended or sent gifts.
The Vanoss 4 H Club held its senior meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Vanoss lunch room. Miss Jan Norton spoke on embroidery and weaving while presenting bulletins for the next month. Emerson Black addressed the group on demonstrations and presentation. A thank you note from Mrs. Geneva McCullar for a Christmas present was read, and a safety committee was selected.
The policy effective last year set about 250 applicants for exams at sites including Oklahoma City Capitol Wildlife Torium Tulsa Borden's Brook Plaza Cafeteria and Wilburton Eastern Oklahoma A and M College. Top 15 percent may qualify for vacancies as game ranger foreman and fisheries technician. Applicants must be 21 to 54 in good health bonafide Oklahoma residents with age discharge and high school diploma proofs. Reapplications urged for last year's test takers for February exams.
A report describes heavy packed objects that fell and buried into the earth, packing the ground beneath. The hunks are estimated to be about 50 years old.
The statement notes Bill Tilden won the United States singles tennis championship six years in a row from 1920 to 1925, marking a historic era in American tennis.
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