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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
2
Mrs Walter Goyne visited sister in law Eula Scott finding a tomato patch damaged by a tobacco worm. She borrowed the worm for bait, set her line, and early next day caught a five pound catfish, leaving the pond with fish steaks. Report by Mr and Mrs Olan Henderson.
Debbie and Olan Jr returned to Ada after a Corpus Christi trip with Gene’s family. Gary Golden scored 242 points at a Sulphur 4-H cattle judging contest, showing potential for future wins. Local alumni events, new fire chief welcome, medical notes, and numerous visits across Ada and nearby towns are noted with family names and places.
The Garner farm four miles northwest of Ada hosts Bob Garner and his wife Kathrine. He teaches sociology and geography at East Central and chairs a National Guard unit. He edits Oklahoma Geographic and advises the State Board of Education while pursuing a doctorate. The couple raises two children and attends Pickett Methodist Church.
John Edward Lee age 18 and Redena Joyce Scott age 16 from Roff wed. In a separate historical note, reports state at least two ships of the Spanish Armada were sunk near the Blasket Islands off the southwest Irish coast with a stash of 20,000 coins and 29 guns on one vessel, only one gun recovered.
A brief guide describes applying a thin coat of floor or furniture wax to leather briefcases to impart spot proofing. It emphasizes even coverage and a light finish for protective consistency.
When buying a crown roast ensure the butcher cracks the bone between each chop. This makes carving easier and serves as a practical prep tip for a better presentation and table service.
The notice lists several couples with ages and hometowns including Jasper Texas to Ada Oklahoma City Ada Sulphur and Byars. Names include James A Larsen Mary Joyce Pegram Charles Henderson Eddy Mamie Welborn Jon W Saint Betty L Dale James E Davidson Sandra Lee Weaver Edward Vance McNeal Terry Virginia Myers H Donald Estes and Sue Littlejohn.
The Stokes family links to local schools emerge with Stonewall ties. David Stokes will start eighth grade at Stonewall High School next fall while Anita, a preschooler, remains at home. Sisters Lottie Bevers and Grace Carr hold principal roles in area schools Pickett Grade School and Locust Grove respectively, with brothers Murl Virgil and another sibling in Oklahoma City.
At Ada auction Tuesday the market eased 50 cents to 1 dollar across classes. Receipts were 1 800 cattle and 40 hogs with cattle prices including slaughter cows 9 to 13 dollars bulls 14 to 17 dollars calves 17 to 20.50 dollars. StockersSteers 16 to 20 heifers 15 to 17 steer calves 19 to 23 dairy breeds 11 to 14 heifer calves 17 to 20 cows 12 to 14 cow and calf pairs 120 to 160 dollars. Hogs butcher barrows and gilts 15 to 16 dollars sows 12 to 13 dollars feeder pigs 13 to 15 dollars.
Gary Carol and Randy Gold en and Debra and Olan Ray Henderson Jr. spent Saturday night with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henderson. Teresa Golden stayed with her great grandmother Mrs. Mae Henderson in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Hershel McDaniel of Seminole and Mrs Mae Henderson of Ada visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson. The McDaniels are relatives of Paul and often drive to Bob s Barbecue in Ada for meals before visiting kin.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Hendersons son Chrystal James and Leslie Paul attended church services Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Henderson and Dusty. They visited with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henderson late in the evening.
Mrs. John Graham, formerly of Egypt, recently returned home after treatment for an infection in the hospital and is reported much better.
Tim Milligan would cover local happenings along the shared routes and nearby hamlet life. He would note neighbor perspectives, road conditions, small disputes, and updates from familiar faces in the community.
Mr and Mrs Earl Franks celebrate the arrival of a baby girl named Sherry Vowell born Friday morning weighing eight pounds 12 ounces. The Franks already have a daughter named Janice.
The observer notes a brown striped female and a royal blue male with red wing tips building in a mock orange bush. A second smaller female and four hungry hatchlings are being fed worms and grasshoppers as the pair tends nesting duties daily.
A local life notes column recounts multiple scorpion encounters at the Hendersons' home with Paul, the reporter, Don, and Jerry all reporting stings or escapes. It also lists visiting relatives and friends, church events, and minor medical updates from the community, including throat surgery and hospital stays.
Sunday gathering at the Edna Graham residence included Mrs. Trixie Lucy Mrs. Jo sie Hambleton and Suzanne Lucy with Edna and Steve. They later traveled to Camp Adaka near Ardmore to return Suzanne after a two week stay and attended services. Monday visitors were Mrs. John Striker Mrs. Lucy Suzanne Velma Henderson and others with watermelon served before departure. Mrs. Hensley previously toured the garden taking home plants.
Mr and Mrs Jess Roan and Benny left Saturday for Wichita Falls Texas where they visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Paul Roan for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hall left this week for a vacation visiting Dallas to meet her daughter. They planned to continue to Houston and Edna Louisiana.
Out of town relatives attended Luther Lowman’s funeral at the First Baptist Church. The visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Irl Lowman and children from Houma Louisiana, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis of Midwest City, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McKeel of Oklahoma City. The McKeels visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKeel and Margaret over the weekend.
Ralph Hall of Bay Town Texas will be home for the July 4 weekend to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Hall north of Stonewall.
Bill Morris of Houston Texas spends time with his mother in law Mrs Ora Morris. They are grandmother and enjoy fishing at Clayton Lake together.
Mrs. Howard Ganns and Mrs. Hershel Newberry and Robin spent Sunday afternoon at Nida visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Phillips.
Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and their children visited Mrs Maggie Johnson in Konawa last week, sharing time together according to local social notes.
Mrs Essie Winfield of Tracy California visited multiple Jones families in Ada Ko nawa and Nicoma Park along with relatives Mr and Mrs Don Newby Kathy and Miss Jones. The group traveled to see Tom Roddy and Ray Hicks during the week with varied stops.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee Carl i Johnnie and Teresa were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Benny Jones Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wayne Chronister and children Oklahoma City visited during the afternoon.
Mrs Bramlett Linda and David visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion in Tulsa. Mrs Bramlett attended the alumni banquet at Vaness Saturday night. Patti and Jimmy Cummings visited Mr and Mrs Bramlett last week.
Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby visited Mrs Nancy New by Saturday night.
Kathy visited the Gray family and Ricky and Russell Sun. The children swam at Glenwood Park Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gray also visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Little. Mrs. Little has been sick.
Visiting last week for dinner were the Cunningham and Millskie families with Harold Tex Tex. The dinner honored Keith Dean Sales on her eighth birthday.
The Roscoe Hamilton family from Ontario visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkes on Saturday and Sunday. The Kirkes had their house papered last week. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones included Mrs. Becky Jones Mrs. Opal Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Duke Winton Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coch. Also visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally were Ike and Lynda, along with Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes and children Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAnally Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tatum and Mr. and Mrs. John.
Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike visited relatives in Arlington Texas and took Frances Boudreaux to Six Flags. Frances visited relatives in Arlington the past week. Laura Haines and Frances Boudreaux visited Mrs Cy Hailey Ada Thursday. The Haine s family reunion was held at Wintersmith Park Sunday with multiple Haines relatives in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and Mr and Mrs Harold Haines visited Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch after the Vaness banquet Saturday night.
A group from Wichita and Ada including Mrs Edna Rhoades Mrs Sheila Crook Mrs Lillian Agee Mr and Mrs Don Newby Kathy Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham R E Tilley John Tilley Mr and Mrs D B Weston Linda Ayers J W Kirkes and Mr and Mrs Benny Jones visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Glenn last week.
Mr and Mrs F O Jones Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp attended the funeral of William R Overton Monday. The Overtons formerly lived in Oil Center. Their daughter Mrs June Wilfong attended high school at Vanoss. Union Hill residents extend sympathy to Mrs Overton and family.
Ham visited Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran and bought berries to can. The Cunninghams babysat Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cunningham so they could attend the Vanoss alumni banquet.
Mr and Mrs Murriel Horton of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Au die Teel and Reba on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Teel and Reba called on Mr and Mrs Frank Rod dy Saturday. Mr Rod dy s condition is about the same.
Mr and Mrs Robert Garner along with Jennifer and Steve attended the Ada Artists Association show held at East Central State College recently.
Mrs. Bill James and family of Wichita and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mr and Mrs W C Rose in Walnut Grove. The Roses also visited Mr and Mrs L L Crockett in Stroud on Sunday. Mrs Crockett was ill last week but improving Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and relatives Vicki and Linda join Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally visiting relatives in Borger Texas this week.
Ada pair Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley visited Karl Tilley and Carlton Rebee on Saturday afternoon. Carlton stayed overnight with the Tilleys so his parents could attend the Vanoss alumni ban.
Mr and Mrs William Herson and their son Billy visited Mr and Mrs Robert Vick in Ada on Wednesday inviting more family to join.
Lynn and La Donna Rhynes visited Mr and Mrs Johnny Allan and their children in Lawton this week.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp hosted visiting relatives from Oklahoma City Norman and Corpus Christi to celebrate their move into a new home last week. The guests include Mr and Mrs Norman Kirkpatrick Mr and Mrs J B Badgett and children and Mrs Helen Northam and children. The community church extended a warm welcome.
Mrs. Cora Williams could not find burlap for tomato plants and used two worn dusters instead. Her son Jessel flew in to visit Oklahoma City and, thinking his mother was in the garden, could not see her head. He reported the puzzling scene when he arrived.
Mrs Ed Chisum of Holdenville and Mrs Bill Chisum with children visited Wednesday as guests of Mr and Mrs George Bain. Richmond Calif. continued on page three.
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