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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1964

Page

7

Francis Baptist Church Team Edges Oak Avenue 43 to 40

Francis Baptist Church men’s basketball defeated Oak Avenue 43 to 40 in a tight Thursday night game. Oak Avenue had six starters to Francis nine and three players fouled out in the final quarter. Postgame refreshments were hosted at the Houser residence for several families and individuals.

Bob Hooser Francis Baptist Church Oak Avenue Bob Houser Dalton Young Gene Petty Glen Byers Don Buchannan Glenda Steele Cindy Brenda Bobbie Norma Lamb Ken Kris Kevin Carolyn Reynolds Rick Johnston Buddy West Richard Bailey Paul Marshall

Miss Carolyn Reynolds Moves to Fairfax for Teaching Career

Francis community says goodbye to pianist Carolyn Reynolds of Francis Baptist Church who moved last week to Fairfax to begin her teaching career. She had taught piano at the school for a time and will be missed, with hopes of visits from friends on weekends.

Francis Carolyn Reynolds Francis Baptist Church Fairfax

School Picture Day Highlights at Francis School

Thursday of last week brought a big day for school pictures with pre school children present. Cindy Steele and Lisa Byers rode the school bus to school and may share their memories for a long time. rumor suggests Mrs. Hood may have posed with two Francis school board employees. Mr and Mrs Dalton Young visited Tulsa to see his parents while Mr Young was away in Louisiana on business.

Cindy Steele Lisa Byers Cindy Lisa Dalton Young Tulsa D.L. Young Mr. Young Louisiana

Coon Hunters Miss Wallet After 20 Mile Round Trip

Carl West and Raymond Matthews walked about 10 miles to recover Carl’s missing billfold then another 10 miles back to home where Mrs West had kept the wallet all along. Miss Becky Petty was on the sick list last weekend with car trouble, and hopes for a quick recovery.

Carl West Raymond Matthews Carl Becky Petty

Quiet Week for Bob Houser Family Prompts Formula Offer

The Bob Houser family had a quiet week with Pat developing laryngitis. Bob Houser offered his formula to any men interested, name checking Bob Steele as someone likely to take him up on it.

Bob Houser Pat Bob Bob Steele

Four Local Visitors Share Weekend at Neighbor Homes

Visiting at Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthew's were Mr and Mrs Gail Parker from Muskogee. Glen Byers hosted Clovis Wilson and family from Oklahoma City. The four girls Linda Nickerson Pauletta Petty Sharlet Shoupe and Cecyl Houser held a slumber party at Cecyls. they talked late into Friday night.

Glen Byers Clovis Wilson and Oklahoma City Magnificent Four Linda Nickerson Pauletta Petty Sharlet Shoupe Cecyl Houser Cecyl

Fifth and sixth graders shine in two wins

Francis and Byng fifth and sixth grade girls played two games last Friday night and won both. After the game Mrs Ina Henson and Miss Ethel Matthews treated the players to hamburgers and Cokes in Ada. The young team shows strong performance this season.

Francis Byng Ina Henson Ethel Matthews Ada

Family visits include Carlos Harrison in Oklahoma City

Last weekend Carlos and his family came down from Oklahoma City to visit his mother Mrs. Florita Harrison. Also noted on the sick list last week was Brenda Steele who had the flu.

Oklahoma City Florita Harrison Carlos Brenda Steele Brenda

Dinner guests listed for Mr and Mrs Nick Wolfe

Mr and Mrs Nick Wolfe hosted last Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Dalton Young present.

Nick Wolfe Mrs Dalton Young

Mrs Scroggins Visited Family in Moore and Norman

Mrs. LaVern Scroggins spent last week visiting her children in Moore and her sister-in-law Mrs. Claude Summers in Norman. Mr. and Mrs. Orvel West and Lonnie brought her home.

LaVern Scroggins Moore Claude Summers Norman Orvel West Lonnie

Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church Builds New Classrooms

Members of Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church began work last week on three new classrooms to accommodate growing attendance. The expansion, the first addition since the 1922 building, awards the contract to Noley Holman for the project.

Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church Noley Holman

Gathering At The Scroggins Home Includes Norries And Nadeaus

Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins hosted last Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Jay Norris and Mr and Mrs Nadeau of Shawnee. Mr Nadeau is brother in law to Mrs Scroggins.

Baxter Scroggins Jay Norris Nadeau Shawnee Mr. Nadeau Scroggins

Fairfax visit with Mr and Mrs Isom Harris

Mrs Pearl Surgnier and family from Fairfax visited Mr and Mrs Isom Harris last week.

Pearl Surgnier Fairfax Isom Harris

Konawa Family Visits Chambers Amid Cousin Ties

Mr and Mrs Bill Raines and children from Konawa visited Mr and Mrs Harry Chambers last Sunday. Mrs Raines is a nephew to Mrs Chambers.

Bill Raines Konawa Harry Chambers Mrs. Raines Chambers

Harris Family Visit Among Oklahoma, Sasakwa Members

Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris hosted a weekend gathering with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Harris and children from Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Harris, of Sasakwa, plus Mr. and Mrs. Babe Harris and children from Francis.

Isom Harris Leroy Harris Oklahoma City Tom Harris Junior Harris Sasakwa Babe Harris Francis

Mrs Annie Scroggin Heads to Ventura for Extended Visit

Mrs Annie Scroggin flew by jet to Ventura California for an extended visit with her daughter and son.

Annie Scroggin Ventura Calif

Mrs LaVern Scroggins Celebrates Birthday

A local note wishes Mrs LaVern Scroggins a happy birthday from friends and family and hopes she has many more celebrations to come.

Village visit by local women draws Baker family together

Mrs. Maude Peck along with Wanda Gail and Deanna from Pauls Valley visited Mrs. Ethel Baker and Jim Baker last Sunday, sharing time with the Baker family.

Mrs Ethel Baker Buys New Television Set

Mrs. Ethel Baker is the proud owner of a new television set. Here’s hoping you spend many happy hours viewing it.

Ethel Baker

Grace Chambers and Versie Wilson Spent Weekend Visit

Mrs. Grace Chambers visited Mrs. Versie Wilson last Saturday night while Mr. Chambers went fishing.

Grace Chambers Versie Wilson Mr. Chambers

Howard Canada Hosts Kenney Cook Atwood As Guest

Howard Canada welcomed Kenney Cook Atwood as a guest last Saturday night, inviting community attendees to an informal gathering and conversation.

Howard Canada Kenney Cook Atwood

Canada family visit in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Canada and Larry of Oklahoma City visited for a while Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Canada.

Fred Canada Larry Oklahoma City H. O. Canada

Birthday dinner honors Havern Canda at home in Tulsa

A birthday dinner was hosted at the Canada home at 6 p.m. on January 25 to honor Havern Canda. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews and many relatives and friends from Tulsa. A good time was reported by all.

Havern Canda Canada Home Raymond Matthews Danny Ethel Mary Ann Glen Phillips Donna Darrell Fred Matthews Betty Matthews Curt Canada Frieda Lynn Nickerson Howard Ronnie Marty James Chandler Connie Cindy Tulsa

Allen Visit Includes Canada Kuykendalls and Thompsons

Mr and Mrs Curt Canada visited Sunday in Allen with Mr and Mrs Don Kuykendall and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Thompson.

Curt Canada Allen Don Kuykendall Lloyd Thompson

Old Friends Visit Steele Family in Denison

Mr and Mrs Bob Steele hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Bob Rice and Brenda Byron Beverly from Denison Texas, who had not been seen for several years.

Bob Steele Bob Rice Brenda Byron Beverly Denison Tex

Mr and Mrs Kymes Entertained Guests from Chicago

Mr and Mrs Lester Kymes hosted last week with visitors Mr and Mrs Jim Sparks from Chicago.

Lester Kymes Jim Sparks Chickasha

Mrs J M Chism Receives Care From Daughter in Arkansas

Mrs J M Chism has high blood pressure and is staying with her daughter Mrs Ocle Dame in Little Rock Arkansas until she recovers.

Nabors and Reeves Families Spent Saturday Together

Mr and Mrs Dave Nabors and Mr and Mrs Donald Nabors of Oklahoma City joined Mr and Mrs George Reeves Caron and Ronnie for a Saturday visit.

W. T. Galaway Dave Nabors Donald Nabors Oklahoma City George Reeves Caron Ronnie

Miller Family Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas and James Miller of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs La Don Miller of Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Herman Miller this past week.

Mike Thomas James Miller Oklahoma City la Don Miller Virginia Herman Miller

Ada Visit Returns for Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasa

JaNelle Thompson of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasa and family Friday night, sharing time and conversation with relatives.

Ada Women Visit I Hisaw Family Sunday

Mrs Tommie Combes and Mrs Mandy McGarr of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw and their children on Sunday.

Tommie Combes Mandy McGarr Ada Robert iHisaw

Cantrell Spends Weekend with Hall in Stratford

Karen Cantrell spent the weekend with Linda Hall in Stratford, sharing time at a private residence and enjoying local leisure activities.

Karen Cantrell Linda Hall Stratford

Mrs Par rish and Teresa Visit Berger Parents Saturday

Mrs Lee Parrish and Teresa visited Ada Berger and her husband C A Berger at their home Saturday.

Local visits across Ada Stratford and Maysville

Johnny Lane of Oil Center visited Tommy Gasaway on Friday night. Tommy and Jo Gasaway and JaNelle Thompson from Ada traveled to Wilburton Saturday to tour Eastern A&M. Jo spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J M Tilley in Stratford. They visited Mr and Mrs J B Lobaugh and their son Lynn in Maysville. Jo also visited Mr and Mrs Ed Hall and Joe and Linda in Stratford.

Johnny Lane Oil Center Tommy Gasaway Tommy Jo Gasaway JaNelle Thompson Ada Wilburton A&M’s J. M. Tilley Stratford J. B. Lobaugh Lynn Maysville Ed Hall Joe Linda Stracford

Vaness Girls Win Slim 43 to 40 Over Latta

Vaness girls basketball edged Latta 43 40 in a tight game. Joan Wood led with 24 points as Latta led early and late, with final margin decided in the closing minutes.

Latta Vaness Joan Wood The Wolves

Hollis Harper and Jimmy Haskins Visit Center

Hollis Harper a center visited Jim Clay Saturday. Jimmy Haskins of Oil Center visited him Sunday.

Yearbook Staff Prepares Press Run with Help from Clark

John Clark of Oklahoma City assisted with final yearbook details this Thursday and delivered nearly finished copies to the press. Senior class members handle sales inquiries and yearbooks cost three dollars each.

John Clark Oklahoma City

Vaness Seniors Plan Washington Trip Fund Drive

Vanessa seniors raise funds for a Washington trip with a boys cigarette cutting plan. Each smoker to save the cost in a jar and contribute to the fund. By Friday night the jar neared nine dollars. girls and sponsors join by reducing coffee spending to add to the pot.

Vaness Washington, D. C

4-H Safety Program Plans Radio Broadcast

Vaness 4-H Club members, led by Paula Tucker, prepare a safety program with a five minute radio broadcast on KADA Feb 4 at 9 25 p.m. Posters are distributed and cars are being checked by senior and junior club members including Janice Chilcoat Stephanie McCullar Charles Ownbey Judith Sliger Karen Sliger Jannet Laxton Rodney Hall and others.

Vaness Home Demonstration Club Purses Workshop Notes

The Vaness Home Demonstration Club held three purse making sessions at private homes. Participants included Mrs. Robert Neff Mrs. Clallon Cantrell Mrs. Edward Coffey and instructor Mrs. Glen Cornell along with Mrs. Joe Walker Mrs. Bert Warren Mrs. Gaylon Hooks Mrs. Thelma Perriman Mrs. Ed Hall and Mrs. A J McCullar.

Lula

Mrs. Edgar Cross and Mrs. John Johnston of Centrahoma visited Monday morning with Mrs. Chat Henry to see the new baby Roger Phillip. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford visited Monday with Mrs. Donald Brooks of Ada.

Lois Clifford Edgar Cross John Johnston Centrahoma Chat Henry Roger Phillip D. R. Clifford Donald Brooks Ada

Doyle McMeans family visits Woffords in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Doyle McMeans with Marla and Donna spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Jess Wofford in Oklahoma City.

Doyle McMeans Marla Donna Oklahoma City Jess Wofford

Lula teams beat Stonewall in Tuesday games

Lula girls won 39 to 30 and Lula boys triumphed 36 to 33 with Leon Brown as referee.

Lula Stonewall Lula Girls Lula Boys Leon Brown

Local Residents Visit Friends Monday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Joplin along with Kelly and Marty Latta visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leader and Diana and Donna Kay.

Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay Mrs. Charles Leader Debbie Clifford

Mrs. Lester Davis Meets Eula Davis in Stonewall Visit

Mrs. Lester Davis visited Monday with Mrs. Eula Davis in Stonewall. Mrs. Davis is ill.

Lester Davis Eula Davis Stonewall Davis

Crime Costs Every American One Hundred Twenty Dollars Each Year

A 1964 feature service column by REV. CHARLEY GRANT satirizes taxes and reform as it jabs at modern jails, rich religious hypocrisy, and social pretenses. The mock prose weaves quips about birds, coins, and everyday follies, ending with a wink at reformer and society.

Mrs. Eula Davis Visits Davis Household

Mrs. Eula Davis spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis and returned home on Wednesday.

Eula Davis Lester Davis

Marine John Boyce Clifford Discharged and Home

John Boyce Clifford, recently stationed at Quantico Virginia, was discharged January 21 and returned home Wednesday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs D R Clifford who visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard in Stonewall.

John Boyce Clifford Quantico, Va John D. R. Clifford Clifford Lewis Lillard Stonewall

Lula Teams Sweep Bromide In Thursday Games

Lula high school boys and girls defeated Bromide Thursday in a double header, with both squads securing wins on their home court.

Lula

Wednesday Social Notes From Lula Circle Visits

Wednesday night visits were exchanged among the Leaders Clifford Briggs Cross and Massey families. Cora Bell Smith of Lula died last Wednesday with funeral services held Friday. Edd Glover formerly of Lula died Tuesday. Lula residents attended his funeral in Stonewall Saturday morning.

Edd Glover Stonewall Lula

Local Visitors Share Meals And Hospital News

Mr and Mrs Lee Cross of Centrahoma visited Friday with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford. Ed Smith returned home with his son and daughter in law to spend a week. Tawana Lillard was a patient at Valley View Hospital last week. Mrs Jack Jackson of Stratford visited Thursday with her mother Mrs Bill Lillard. Randel Lafevers of Tupelo visited Saturday morning with John Clifford and extended family for dinner in Ada. Mr and Mrs Bob Davis of Stonewall and Debbie Clifford dined with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks Sunday.

Ed Smith Inlaw Ted Smith Hoffman Valley View Hospital Jack Jackson Stratford Bill Lillard Bob Davis Stonewall Debbie Clifford

Local visits noted in Ada area gatherings

And Mrs Lester Davis and Skip visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J C Treas in Ada. Ah loso and Mrs Joe Estes and Darline Ada visited Sunday with Jake Treas. Mr and Mrs Fred Williams Ada visited Sunday with Fred's parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Williams.

J. C. Treas Ahloso Joe Estes Darline Ada Jake Treas Fred Williams Fred Charlie Williams

Fortner Family Visit Highlights Weekend in Tupelo and Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fortner and Twala of Tupelo visited Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner in Tupelo. Kenneth Fortner Tammy and Pamela of Ada visited with Mrs. Simon Young Elane and Clay of Lightning Ridge.

Dennis Fortner Twala Tupelo Kenneth Fortner Tammy Pamela Ada Simon Young Elane Clay Lightning Ridge Short Fortner

Local Visitors Share Sunday Dinner in Maysville

Connie and Donna visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat in Maysville. Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston, Larry Betsy and Phillip joined for dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.

Connie Donna Maysville Mrs Buck Sweat Roy Johnston Larry Betsy Phillip Paul Johnston

Leif Ericson’s Vinland Located Across Cape Cod to Rhode Island

An Icelandic saga recounts Leif Ericson discovering Vineland around 1000. He named the land Vinland and modern scholars have placed Vinland at various coastal sites from Chesapeake Bay to Hudson Bay, with Cape Cod and Rhode Island favored for grape growth.

Leif Ericson Leif Chesapeake Bay Hudson Bay Cape Cod Rhode Island

Crossword Across and Down Clues Packaged as a Puzzle List

A compact crossword clue list featuring across and down entries with definitions and answers implied by common wordplay. Handles animals foods obelisks exclamations and classical terms with multiple linguistic roots and letter counts for quick solving.

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Ernest Matthew Gail Parker Muskogee Vanoss Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and George Rivers Paul Parker Philo McConnell Vernon Gasaway Mrs. Gasaway Artie Collins Noah Garrett Myra Nell Rebee Marie Cantrell Karen Edna Hisaw Art Beeman Margaret Culbertson Sierra Madre Hossface Hank Frank Thomas Sn Deme BeEey Sonny South By AL Sonders By AL Smith L Smuik BY Kern Pederson Pops By George Wolfe Deems BY Tom Oka Grampa By Brad Anderson Uncle Leys Episrins Dad Charley Grant al Smith James Briggs Cora Bell Smith Lee Cross Tawana Lillard Randel Lafevers John Clifford Diane Dwayne Raymond Brady Carla Beth Susan Willis Wofford Teresa Willis Craig Pollock Barbara Walter Brooks Skip Mr. and Mrs. Knox Lee Sweat Great Lake Ireland
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