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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1963

Page

7

Wedding Guests Fill Ross Baptist Church Saturday

Mary Lalemans Around The County notes Eddie Etchieson wed Nancy Goree at Ross Baptist Church Saturday. Guests included Jim Barrow family, Jim Etchieson family from Tulsa, George McFarland family from Davis, and barbecue host Mr. Walter Morrison with Travis Goree and three sons from Plainview.

Mary Lalemanson Jim Barrow Bethany Jim Etchieson Tulsa George McFarland Davis Eddie Etchieson Nancy Goree Ross Baptist Church Walter Morrison Travis Goree Plainview, Tex Goree Goree-Etchieson

Mrs Laura Shaw Dies in Holdenville Funeral Monday

Mrs. Laura Shaw of Holdenville died last Thursday. Her funeral is set for Monday at 2 p.m. in the Wetumka Church of Christ with Joe Robnett and Adam Ralston attending. Mrs. Paul Heuatt also made a business trip to Oklahoma City Saturday.

Robert I. Pollock Laura Shaw Holdenville Wetumka Church of Christ Joe Robnett Adam Ralston Shaw Paul Heuatt Oklahoma City

California visit with son Jim and family described

The text notes a trip to California to see her son Jim and his family and mentions a sister-in-law, Miss Annie Davis, among the readable details.

California Jim Annie Davis

Cartwrights Hold Auction Sale of Household Goods

Mr and Mrs Don Cartwright conducted an auction sale of their household property. The event showcased a range of furniture and personal items open for bidding to the public.

Don Cartwright

Harvey Jinks Visits Lase Man on Horseshoe Ranch

Harvey Jinks of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Lase man Thursday on Horseshoe Ranch.

Harvey Jinks Stratford Raymond Laseman Harvey Mrs Horseshoe Ranch

Mrs Hobart Hays Returns Home From Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs. Hobart Hays has returned to her home after spending several days in Oklahoma City with a son's family. Her daughter in law was a patient in an Oklahoma City hospital.

Hobart Hays Oklahoma City

Evans Returns Home After Flu Recovery

W. A. Evans is back at home from Valley View Hospital and is slowly recovering from the flu.

W. A. Evans Valley View Hospital

Demonstration Club Meets at First Baptist Church

Mrs Vernice Davis and Mrs Margarete McDaniel lead the Pon totoc County H D Council meeting at the First Baptist Church Friday. Davis presented the safety chairman report in place of Mrs Leonard Etchieson.

Vernice Davis Margarete McDaniel L. W Pontotoc County H.D First Baptist Church Davis County Safety Leonard Etchieson

Fire call for Roff department on cold midnight shift

The Roff Fire Department was dispatched to a fire east of Roff late at night about midnight last week, responding to a cold night incident.

Roff

Goree Etchieson wedding draws Ada guests

Mrs. Glenn Smith and her daughter of Ada attended the Goree Etchieson wedding and reception Saturday evening.

Glenn Smith Ada Goree- Etchieson

Washingtons Visit Relatives in Ada after Alaska Trip

Sgt. and Mrs. George Washington arrived this weekend from Alaska to visit his mother Mrs. Mollie Johnston and sister Miss Lenora Johnston. They traveled via California making several stops to see friends and relatives. They will visit Mr. and Mrs. Ross Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shaw, Ada, and Mrs. Alta Bend, Sulphur.

George Washington Alaska Mollie Johnston Lenora Johnston Washingtons California Ross Montgomery Russell Shaw Ada Alta Bend

Ada Woman's Missionary Union Plans County Aux Box Supper

Mrs Beulah Hathaway attended an association al Woman's Missionary Union board meeting in Ada Thursday. Plans were made for a countywide girls auxiliary box supper to be held soon in Ada. Mrs L W Laseman is our latest subscriber to The Ada Weekly News.

Beulah Hathaway Ada Woman’s Missionary Union Board L. W. Laseman Ada Weekly News

Union Hill Sunday School Sees Fifty Two In Attendance

Union Hill Baptist Church reported 52 in Sunday school. Visitors included Wynema Brooks Hank Lauderville Steve Bray Ada Anthony Duckworth Enid. Local families shared visits with grandparents and relatives across several towns including Tulsa Midwest City Norman Ada and more.

UnIon Hill Baptist Church Wynema Brooks Hank Lauderville Steve Bray Ada Anthony Duckworth Enid

Visitors Gather at F. C. Jones Home

Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Cunningham Anthony Duckworth Mrs. Juanita Rowe Center Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby and Kathy Ralph Teel Ada J. B. Jones Judson Kirby Latta Benny Jones dined with Mr. and Mrs. John Lee and Annette Latta He attended church at Ada Sunday evening.

F. C. Jones W. C. Karr F. L. Cunningham Anthony Duckworth Juanita Rowe Center Don Newby Kathy Ralph Teel Ada J. B. Jones Judson Kirby Latta Benny Jones John Lee Annette

Golden family makes Coalgate trip for music and games

Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden and Mr and Mrs Paul Golden visited Coalgate Saturday. Guests included Leonard Tucker Reggie Regina Farrel Atwell McAlester Horace Golden Gary Olen Henderson Ada William Wood Stratford and others. Sonny Paul and Horace played guitars for entertainment while dominoes were enjoyed by the men and boys.

Sonny Golden Paul Golden Coalgate Leonard Tucker Reggie Regina Farrel Atwell McAlester Horace Golden Gary Olen Henderson Ada William Wood Stratford Horace Sonny Paul

Parker Family Visit and Weather Delays Pony Ride

Mr and Mrs Luther Parker visited their children Mr and Mrs Millard Henry Gale and Glen and Mr and Mrs Oliver Parker Patti and Vicki Ada Saturday Patti Parker had a toothache Saturday night She felt better Sunday Millard Henry and Gale visited Mr and Mrs Parker last week to help with the stock Gale helps feed her horse The weather forecast suggests Gale may not ride her pony for another week

Luther Parker Millard Henry Gale Glen Oliver Parker Patti Vicki Ada Patti Parker

Ada Family Visits Highlight Jones Knock

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Jones and family from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones Sunday. J. B. Jones and family visited his mother Mrs. Becky Jones in Ada on Thursday. Mrs. Jones has been ill but is improving.

Hiram Jones Ada J. B. Jones Becky Jones Jones

Golden and Mor gan families visit Oklahoma City and Stillwater

Mr and Mrs Murry Golden visited Mr and Mrs James Morgan and family in Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Mickey Davis and family in Stillwater on Sunday.

Murry Golden James Morgan Oklahoma City Mickey Davis Stillwater

Local Visitors Call On Mr and Mrs Kirkes

Mr and Mrs W C Karr of Walnut Grove Mr and Mrs J B Jones and Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes Saturday.

W. C. Karr Walnut Grove J .B. Jones F. L. Cunningham J. W. Kirkes

Ada and nearby residents visit Mrs Garrett and Myra Nell

Mr and Mrs Lee Parker of Ada and Mrs Emma Jones visited Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell last week in a local social note highlighting community ties and family connections.

Lee Parker Ada Emma Jones Etta Garrett Myra Nell

Local Quilters Gather at Oil Center for Charity Work

Mrs Ellen Griffin, Marsha and Gayla visited Mrs Daisy Golden in Oil Center on Thursday. Mrs Edith Delozier, Mrs Joyce Golden and Mrs Daisy Golden have been busy the past week quilting for Mrs Golden.

Ellen Griffin Marsha and Gayla Oil Center Daisy Golden Edith Delozier Joyce Golden

Johnsons Move Into New Borger Family Home

Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson and family relocate from Borger Texas to a new home this week. Gary McAnally travels from Borger to Ada to bring a car for the Johnsons and local residents greet the family as they settle in.

Tommy Johnson Borger Tex Gary McAnally Ada Johnson William Henson J. T. Tatum Duke Rhynes Union Hill Johnsons Johnnie Allan

McAnally and McAnallys Supper Guests of Tatum Family

Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally and Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally were supper guests of Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and their children Saturday.

Walter McAnally Gary McAnally J. T. Tatum

Oakman Ada and Graham families visit Mrs Long

Mr and Mrs Junior Long and family of Oakman visit Mrs Mary Long and Tommy with Mr and Mrs Harold Long and family of Ada and Mr and Mrs George Graham on Sunday.

Junior Long Oakman Harold Long Ada George Graham Mary Long Tommy Sunday

Local families visit over the weekend

Mr and Mrs William Henson visited Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and the girls Friday. Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Red Macky, Vamposa. Leonard and Lindall Archer and George Graham visited Tommy Long Saturday. The men.

William Henson Bill McAnally Mrs Alvin McAnally Red Macky, Vamposa Leonard and Lindall Archer George Graham Tommy Long

Ada Weekly News Notes Soldier Son in Africa

Mrs Leonard Archer subscribes the Ada Weekly News for her son Lewis serving in Africa. Lewis writes of weather there and his family in Ada visits Mr and Mrs Archer. The paper hopes Lewis enjoys the Ada Weekly News.

Leonard Archer Ada Weekly News Lewis Africa Ada Mrs. Archer

Union Hill Neighbors Share Morning News Items

Residents of Union Hill collect and drop off news at the mailbox, with visits from Mrs. Daisy Golden and Mrs. Hazel Henson on a Monday morning. Early commuters contribute local updates as they go to work.

Union Hill Daisy Golden Hazel Henson

Haines Family Attends Sulphur Invitational Tourney

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike visited Mr and Mrs Gene Summers in Gina Pauls Valley Sunday. The Haines couple attended an invitational basketball tournament in Sulphur where Vaness High School played Saturday night.

Harold Haines Mike Gene Summers Gina Pauls Valley Haines Sulphur Vaness High School

Illness Update for Mrs Sible Collins and Visitors List

Mrs Sible Collins has been ill for a week but was improving Monday. Visitors to the Collins and Roper home included Mr and Mrs Roy Wshing and Ada plus Mr and Mrs Oliver Crane and grandsons Johnnie and Clyde Crane from Oil Center. Mr and Mrs Austin Fraley and Tina. Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and Gregg Fraley from Frederick.

Sible Collins Collins and Roper Roy ‘Wshing Ada Oliver Crane Johnnie and Clyde Crane Oil Center Austin Fraley Tina Billy Joe Adams Gregg Fraley Frederick

Rhynes Family Faces Frozen Pipes Across Homes

Mrs Evylene Rhynes Linda Ladonna and Lena Westview and Darlene Johnson Borger Tex visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family. James Rhynes visited his father J J Rhynes Sunday. Lois Rhynes reports frozen pipes and one burst last week and the family drew water. Mrs Roper also reports frozen pipes.

Evylene Rhynes Linda Ladonna Lena Westview Darlene Johnson Borger Tex James Rhynes

Fraley Couple Replaces Damaged Deep Freezer

Mr and Mrs Austin Fraley faced a damaging freezer failure when their outdoor appliance froze and ruined the motor. They bought a new unit and moved it inside the kitchen to replace the old one.

Austin Fraley

Student Anthony Duckworth Enrolls At East Central This Semester

Anthony Duckworth visited his sister Mrs. Ron Salvage in Enid last week. He returned home to enroll for the second semester at East Central. He is staying with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkes while attending school.

Anthony Duckworth Ron Salvage Enid East Central J. W. Kirkes

Local visits highlight family ties in Fitzhugh

Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mrs George Morgan and children Fitzhugh last week.

F. L. Cunningham Earl Rose George Morgan Fitzhugh

Obra Youngs Visit Rose Family In Walnut Grove

Mr and Mrs Obra Young of Fitzhugh visited her parents Mr and Mrs W C Rose in Walnut Grove last week.

Obra Young Fitzhugh W. C. Rose Walnut Grove

Allen sisters return to Union Hill school

Deborah and Sandra Allen, former students now back at Union Hill School, recently moved to Texas for a short time and have returned to enrollment.

Deborah Sandra Allen Union Hill Texas

Grove and Benson visit Welch family en route to Wynnewood

Ronnie Grove and Miss Ann Benson visited Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and family Thursday night while traveling from Conway Arkansas to Wynnewood. Ronnie is Mrs Welch’s brother.

Ronnie Grove Ann Benson Mack Welch Wynnewood Conway, Ark Baptist University Ronnie Mrs. Welch

Mr and Mrs Kirkes Visit Joneses After Hog Butchering

Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones the past week. Mr and Mrs Jones butchered a hog last week.

J. W. Kirkes J. B. Jones Mrs. Jones

Ham Has Lunch With Mr and Mrs Earl Rose

Ham shared a Sunday meal with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose, according to a social note in a local column.

Local Visit and Basketball Practice on Sunny Afternoon

Mrs Barbara Newby and Kathy visited Mrs Lela Richardson and family and Mrs Carline McNutt with Eddie and Danny Sunday afternoon. Roger Cerral Terry and Danny practiced basketball and enjoyed the sunshine.

Barbara Newby Kathy Lela Richardson Carline McNutt Eddie Danny Roger Cerral Terry

WyneeWood visitors join Welch family for birthday dinner

Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy and Mr and Mrs Harvey Grove and Mr and Mrs J H Grove of Wynnewood visited Mr and Mrs B M Welch and family. Harvey Grove celebrated a birthday the past week with a birthday dinner at the Welch home Sunday.

Don Newby Kathy Harvey Grove J. H. Grove Wynnewood B. M. Welch Welch Welch Home

Visitors to E. E. Agee home host list grows

Last week Mrs. Wilma Boyd ston Kevin and Keith Dallas Mrs. Charlene Davis and Mark Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rhoades Wichita Kan Mr. and Mrs. Homer Danley and Mr. and Mrs. William Myers Ada Miss Clara Agee and Mr. and Mrs. W C Rose Walnut Grove visit. Mr. Agee improving from recent surgery. Sandra and Pam Allen were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes family Sunday.

E. E. Agee Wilma Boydston Kevin Keith Dallas Charlene Davis Mark Oklahoma City Lee Rhoades Wichita Kan Homer Danley William Myers Ada Clara Agee W. C. Rose Walnut Grove Agee Alvin McAnally Sandra Pam Allen James Rhynes Family

Mr and Mrs Karr Visit at Wintersmith Park

Mr and Mrs P S Karr of Wintersmith Park visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr Sunday. Mrs Mable Jones and Miss Delphia Jones visited Grandma.

P. S. Karr Wintersmith Park W. C. Karr

Convalescent Home Visit and Ada Shopping Highlight

The report notes Rob erts in a convalescent home Sunday and simultaneous shopping activity in Ada. The brief details indicate a community leisure scene with a focus on daily routines.

Local visits brighten Monday afternoon social rounds

The report notes visits by thy and your correspondent to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wallis and Karen on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Glenda Briggs along with Bobby and Billy Roy visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallis, on Monday as well.

Barbara Newby Kathy Glen Wallis Karen Glenda Briggs Bobby Billy Roy Mrs. Wallis

Latta Teams Edge Byng In Close Friday Games

Latta residents packed the gym as Latta boys topped Byng 48 to 47 and Latta girls won 55 to 50. Helen Cochran led Latta with 48 points in the night’s high scoring. The close games drew an enthusiastic crowd.

Latta-Byng Helen Cochran Latta

Union Hill Residents Extend Sympathy to Golden Family

Union Hill residents wish to extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden and family in the time of loss. Local friends and neighbors share condolences and offer support during the family’s bereavement.

Union Hill Robert Golden

Death of George Morgan Funeral Services Held

George Morgan dies with funeral services Friday and burial in Memorial Park. He is father of Mrs. Roxie Golden, Fitzhugh. Union Hill and Oak Avenue Baptist Churches hosted dinner at the Morgan home Thursday. Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Cunningham visited the family Thursday.

George Morgan Memorial Park Morgan Roxie Golden Fitzhugh Union Hill Oak Avenue F. L. Cunningham

Community Guests Visit Area Families in One Weekend

Local residents and relatives from Pawnee Konawa Tupelo Ada and Oklahoma City spent time with family members across the area over the weekend. Church of Christ members held a farewell party for Wendell Wiles as he prepares to join the Army.

Church of Christ Wendell Wiles Wendell

Herron Family Visits From Atoka and Fittstown

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Thornton of Atoka visited his mother Mrs. Betty Thornton Sunday afternoon. Their daughter‑in‑law Mrs. Dixie Herron and two daughters from Fittstown accompanied them.

Charley Thornton Atoka Betty Thornton

Youth rally attendance and local visits at Wewoka

Arene Church attended a youth rally in Wewoka Friday evening. Austin King visited Mr and Mrs Pete Anderson Sunday evening. Also visiting the Andersons were Sue Lea and Mr and Mrs Leon Bloxton.

Arene Church Wewoka Austin King Pete Anderson Anderson Home Sue Lea Leon Bloxton

No clear event headline to summarize from text

fragmented proverbs and digressions on morality and character, with no identifiable people places organizations or concrete events mentioned

Haines Visit Cassa dy Family in Fittstown Sunday

Mr and Mrs J W Haines visited Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady in Fittstown on Sunday reflecting a social call among local families.

J. W. Haines Albert Cassady Fittstown

Across clue puzzle with scattered word list

A crossword style list presents multiple clues and partial answers across and down with numbers, themes, and scattered terms like Molten rock and Public vehicle, then Amened by a mix of definitions and word fragments for fill in.

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