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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
3
Mrs. Ophelia Nickells and sons Lee Huey Francis spent time Friday with Mr. and Mrs. George Carter. The Nickells family formerly lived in this community.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Russell learned from their daughter Mrs J T Autrey in California that her husband J T Autrey underwent surgery Friday and was in recovery for 13 hours. He had been on the critical list but was thought to be improved. The Autreys are former Allen residents and J T is the son of Mr and Mrs Pete Autrey.
Mrs Ethel Alexandra returned home last week from McBride Bone and Joint Clinic in Oklahoma City after a medical evaluation and treatment.
Mrs. Joe Russell returned home Wednesday from Oklahoma City where she visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bobby Allen. Mr Allen underwent surgery during her stay.
Mrs. Bill Daugherty and Mrs. A B Kidwell went fishing last week and each caught a bass, showcasing a lighthearted weekend outing.
Weekend visitors included her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Walker from Tulsa and her brother Herbert Kaiser from Ada.
Mr and Mrs R C Isaacs visited Eugean Jones Friday at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville. Eugean is improving from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Russell were their grandson Airman 2.C. Charles Russell Forbes Air Force Base and Miss Phillis Moore Jenks.
Mr and Mrs Luther West and Mr and Mrs Chuck Morris enjoyed a tour in Arkansas Sunday. The outing featured shared sightseeing and companionship as the group explored local landmarks.
Wednesday guest of Mrs Va da Shatswell was Mrs Mabel Jacobs of Ada. Thursday visitors included Mr and Mrs Willard Wright of McAlester who plan to move near Durant. Also visiting were Mrs Priscilla Anderson and Mrs Viola Catceino of Eufaula.
Friday guests were their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Benton Walker of Konawa visiting Mr and Mrs John Smallfield.
Mr and Mrs Fayte Hawkins of Red Oak were Friday night guests of Mrs Pearl Gault, the sister of Mrs Hawkins.
Mrs. Frank Tillery joined her son-in-law and daughter at their Homer Sunny home. Mrs. Joe Sever visited relatives in Pauls Valley Sunday. J. S. Jones returned Friday from Valley View Hospital after a light heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Case did business in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Mrs. L. S. Moss left Wednesday for Edmond to be with daughter Wanda Paul in hospital. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Inman and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Wyette visited relatives in Wister Sunday. Mrs. Crable Chiles Sr. was admitted to Valley View Hospital for observation. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Moore included Gerald Moore and Phillis Jenks, J. E. Jones and sons Chris and Matt, Wichita Falls, Jerry Moore, Duncan, and A. M. Alexander Sea Graves. Sunday guests of Mrs. Susie Vinson were her son and his ...
Mrs. Charlie Vinson announces the marriage of her son Duncan to his wife. The brief notice lists Mr and Mrs Charlie Vinson in connection with the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs J D Cobb and children Dian Karen Tresa and Jimmy of Sulphur were Sunday dinner guests of Cobb’s mother Mrs Connie Russell.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C H Hastings were their daughter Mrs Estalene Thomases and her daughters Janice and Nancy and Kathy Jackson and Hurley Jordan of Oklahoma City.
Mrs. C. R. Cook was accompanied by her nephew Julius Webster and Elbert Crabtree in Oklahoma City for a family gathering reporting in local society notes.
Mrs Grady Miller Sr and her son Grady Miller Jr with his wife Susan Kathleen and Sarah from Tulsa share family bonds with the Millers daughter Mrs Dee Allen Wint of Ardmore. Mrs Wint has just returned from Caracas Venezuela where she visited her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs James Patrick Miller.
Mrs Lonnie Raney and Mr Royce Owens are linked in an Oklahoma City context with Mrs Raney and Mr Owens noted together in a brief local item. The report references their names and location without additional details.
Mrs. Thurman Triplett and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Triplett, are referenced in a Moore area notice. This brief item hints at a local family connection within an obituary or community notice.
Sunday visitors included son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W S Kelley and Mrs Charles Brown McAlester, as guests of Mr and Mrs W E Brown.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Long and Mrs Sarah Dodson visited Paul Dodson in a Duncan hospital Sunday Paul Dodson is recuperating from pneumonia Mrs Dodson remained in Duncan with her son
Sunday houseguests included Clint Wallace and Jerome Wallace from Hominy and Mrs Chester Nix plus Patricia Watson from Gerty visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Wallace.
Roy Saffarrans went back to his residence Saturday after treatment at Valley View Hospital.
Mrs A E Malone was his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs George Turner of Oklahoma City, and Mrs Alice Malone of Stratford.
Mrs. Guy Pegg's family connections include her brother and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jenkins of Tulsa and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lee of Sulphur, outlining regional relatives and marriages.
Mr and Mrs Don Brown and daughters Karen Kay and Donita Rae from Stroud were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs George Brown and Mr and Mrs Walker Miller.
Mrs. R. B. Cox, Mrs. Anna Jordan, Mrs. Evalyn Butler, Bob Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Ed gar Muse, Mrs. Virgle Guy, Mrs. Jack Chiles and Mrs. W. W. Gibson attended an Eastern Star meeting in Calvin last Thursday night.
Mrs W W Gibson and Mrs Horace Hamilton attended a Ada meeting Friday. Several couples and individuals hosted and attended purse making workshop sessions in home settings. City and surrounding residents gathered for social visits and weekend plans after Tuesday and Saturday engagements.
Ashlock Judy Beckie Davis and Floyd Wellington are listed alongside Greg Tony Union Valley and Ellis Julian Karen Charlotte and Rickey in a regional community notice. The fragment mentions Mr and Mrs names and multiple households.
Saturday guests of Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Francis were Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Pence of Ada.
Miss Earlean Phares of Ada spent the weekend as a guest of her aunt Mrs. Denmon Eubank.
Mrs. R. L. Morris was the mother of Mrs. Maudia Morris and a sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Reynolds, and a daughter and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hancock, all of Oklahoma City.
Sunday guests of Mrs. Lois Hancock were her sons and their families Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Hancock Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hancock and children Oklahoma City.
Music lovers enjoyed a Thursday night gathering at the Steedman home of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Phillips. Attending were Snow Dilbeck, Jess Phillips, Harley Lowry, Jane Dooley, Pearl Pipkin, Alan Moreland, and Pearl Mc Carn.
Mr and Mrs Bob Gilmore and Mr and Mrs E Y Muse visited their children in Oklahoma City Sunday and Monday.
Mrs Mamie Lackey has returned after a month long vacation in California spent with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Earl Legg visit Mrs Ida Cain in Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville Sunday with family.
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Bonnie Hammonds were her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hammonds, Duncan, and a grandson and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hammonds, Elkhart, Tex. The Bob Hammonds also visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hayse.
Weekend guests were Mrs. Julia Malone and Mrs. Juno Boren in WeWoka.
Mr and Mrs Tom Turner visited in Konawa Sunday at the home of Mrs Susie Farley and Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins and Mrs Hattie Smith.
Bob Brewer of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Turner.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver visited Ada Monday morning to shop. Mrs Pauline Vandegriff visited her daughter Mrs Jesse Wilson along with Debbie and Steve.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and their children visited Mr and Mrs Young, Elaine and Clay, on Monday night.
Mrs Perriman visited Mrs Simon Young and Clay on Tuesday morning. The informal call appears to be social in nature with no public matters reported.
Wednesday night Mrs. Glen Cornell Mrs. Marie Cantwell Mrs. Wana Walker Mrs. Hall Mrs. Geneva McCullar Mrs. Robert Neff and about six children met at Mrs. Ed Coffey's to finish the purses they were making.
Mrs. Margie Stewart visited Garrett Beller on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Beller visited her brother Barney Hall and family Saturday night. The Bellers visited Ada Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J T French. Howard Beller Norman visited his brother Garrett and Mrs Beller recently.
Mrs Louise Woolly and Mrs Cora Cantwell visited Mrs Miles Kimmel Monday night. Mrs John Lee visited Thursday night. Miss May Johnson and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver came Thursday afternoon. Mrs Fanny Coffey and Mrs Lillie May Webster visited Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Kimmel own a twin calf pair described as very pretty.
Mrs. Etta Shadrick died Monday. Sympathy extended to Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel and families. Attendees at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel and Mrs. Barbara Gurley among others. The group stopped for supper in Bristow with Mr. Miles Kimmel Jr.
Mrs J E Woolly and children visited Mrs Roy Cantwell Tuesday night. Sherry Woolly stayed Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Bill Calton were supper guests Wednesday. Frances Cantwell and children visited Friday evening. Bob Dennis and Joe Bob plus Leroy Cantwell family visited Saturday. Bill Domby and son Moore spent Sunday. Other visitors included Mrs Woolly Grace Johnson and May. Lela Ray visited Friday afternoon.
Mrs Webster visits her son Wylie and family and attends services at Lightning Ridge with them. Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs W L Walker visit Mrs Thelma Perriman. Mrs Perriman and Mrs Ed Coffey attend the HD County Council meeting at Winter smith Lodge on Friday.
Wylie and Jackie Shumard visited Howard Briggs on Thursday evening bringing musical instruments and playing together. Mrs. Marvin Briggs visited several Briggs households Tuesday, then Mrs. Glenda Briggs and boys. Sunday gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs with Gary Donna and Dianna Woods for dinner, followed by visits to the Cornells McKinleys Solomons and Tommy Jo Phillips in Oklahoma.
The Ada community records multiple visits among McIlroy Saylors Townsley Ferguson and others with hay hauling and family time. Also noted is the funeral of Charley Garrett with survivors listed and a state evangelistic conference attended by Rev. Eason. A Sandblom investment scandal impacts local residents, with bail, gifts, and questions about funds.
Schuyver visited Mr and Mrs Harm Hensley and children and Mrs Gladys Van Schuyver near Pauls Valley Sunday.
Primary class from New Be thel Baptist Sunday school visited K T E N television to appear on the Bar Ten Ranch program with Cactus Jack. Mrs Bertha Myers filmed the event while teacher Mrs Joe Wilkinson coordinated the outing.
Mr and Mrs George Milligan visited Sunday in Oklahoma City to check on Mrs Darrell Simpson who had the flu last week. They found the Simpsons away and continued home via Sulphur after supper with Mrs W O Brown, the Milligans accompanying a springlike outing.
Mrs. J. Beasley comes home from hospitalization after a heart ailment. The Beasleys, newly moved from Wapanucka, have five children enrolled in Byng schools.
A playful scene contrasts old fashioned romance with 20th century science as a young man adores a star while a practical partner explains the sun’s reflection on aluminum. The imagined moonlet, made by Kaiser Aluminum, foils his hopeful sigh with a cheeky line about refrozen leftovers.
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