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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1965

Page

8

Parish Chapel Visitors Listed for Week

Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar included Irene Klutts Doris Stratford Dorothy Levin Lou and Sue Pickett Ruth Magar da Jocie McIntyre Ruby Dryden Frank Dryden Ray Magar Center Owen Magar family and Owen Magar and family Ahloso through the week.

Jim Magar Irene Klutts Doris Stratford Dorothy Levin Lou Sue Pickett Ruth Magar Jocie McIntyre Ruby Dryden Frank Dryden Ray Magar Center Owen Magar Ahloso

Dryden Family Visits Relatives and Camp Meeting

Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden with Mary Sue and Ronnie Pryor visited Ray Drydens sister Miss Ruby Dryden and brothers Frank and Glen Dryden and Mrs Frank Dryden. They vacationed visiting G F Gideon of Oklahoma City and former community resident. Frank Dryden attended Pentecostal Holiness Camp Ground services in east Ada.

Ray Dryden Mary Sue Ronnie Pryor Ruby Dryden Frank Glen Dryden Frank Dryden Ray Drydens G. F. Gideon Oklahoma City East Ada Lou Sue Lovin Dorothy Lovin Ray E. C. Caviner H. R Cecil Stone Vanoss

Visits from Rowe Family and Guests Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Norvell Rowe hosted visitors over recent days including Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright of Belen New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Crane and two sons of Salt Lake City Utah, Mr. and Mrs. Leamon Crane and daughter of Ozona Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Hershell Long and three children of Morris, and Mrs. Doris Pickard and Mrs. Lottie Crane of Levelland Texas. Lottie Long is mother to Doyle Hershel Leamon and Hershell.

Norvell Rowe Grady Wright Belen N. M Doyle Crane Salt Lake City Utah Leamon Crane Ozona Tex Hershell Long Morris Doris Pickard Lottie Crane Levelland Rowe Wright Pickard

Pryor Women Keep Ada Weekly Subscription Paid

Mrs Lavern Dryden and sister Mrs Jewell Dean Burrows visit Florence Isaacs. They ensure their father G F Gideon’s Ada Weekly subscription remains paid up.

Lavern Dryden Ronnie Mary Sue Pryor Florence Isaacs Mrs. Dryden Jewell Dean Burrows G. F. Gideon Ada

Ada Weekly renewal subscription note

Mrs Ollie Tucker submits her Ada Weekly renewal subscription this week.

Ollie Tucker Ada

Isaacs and Janice Attend Vanoss Alumni Banquet

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Isaacs and Janice from Carlsbad New Mexico have been visiting friends here and attended the alumni banquet at Vanoss.

Jay Isaacs Janice Carlsbad N. M Vanoss

Local Family Visit Notes from Floy Burk Household

Gerald Sutton called on his aunt Mrs. Floy Burk Sunday night. Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley visited recently with her sister and brother in law Mrs Floy Burk and Willis Sutton. Willis Sutton visited Friday night with his sister Mrs Floy Burk and Mr Burk.

Gerald Sutton Mrs. Floy Burk Beulah Little Pauls Valley Floy Burk Willis Sutton Mr. Burk

Community members assist Florence Isaacs with corn prep

Mrs. Martha Franks, Mrs. Clareta Gray and Vickie and Mrs. Nova Gray spent Tuesday evening with Florence Isaacs and helped her prepare corn for the freezer. Steven and Mike Gray also called during the evening.

Martha Franks Clareta Gray Vickie Nova Gray Florence Isaacs Steven Mike Gray

Henson Family Visits Span Ada and Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited Mr and Mrs M D Edwards and Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas Sunday evening. They also called on Mrs Sallie Revels and Mrs Laura Dyer in Ada. Earl Revels of Oklahoma City visited Wednesday with his sister Mrs Perry Henson and Mr Henson. Sheila and Lyndia Henson stayed Monday with their grandparents, Mr and Mrs P O Henson.

P. O. Henson M. D. Edwards Bryan Thomas Sallie Revels Laura Dyer Earl Revels Oklahoma City Perry Henson Mr. Henson Shelia Lyndia Henson

Isaacs Family Weekend Visit At Ada Camp Meeting

Mr and Mrs Fred Willines of Rosedale called on Florence Isaacs in Ada. Doyne Isaacs and children visited his mother as the Isaacs family attended Pentecostal Holiness Camp Ground services. They traveled in a new 1965 car during the weekend visit and church attendance.

Fred Willines Rosedale Florence Isaacs Doyne Isaacs Damon and Latricia Wichita Kan J. A. Patton Johnna Kay Gregg Oklahoma City Vernon Gray Mike Vickie Steven Gray Pentecostal Holiness

Gray family enjoys July 4 camping trip in Sulphur

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray along with Mike and Vickie, Cathy Tucker, Gary Gray and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gray spent the Independence Day holidays camping in Sulphur, creating a family gathering over the long weekend.

Vernon Gray Mike and Vickie Cathy Tucker Gary Gray Steven Gray

Florence Isaacs Spends Night With Pattons Near Tishomingo Lake

Florence Isaacs was seen Sunday night at a cabin east of Tishomingo on the lake with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton and Johnna. Rev. and Mrs. Jimmy Riddle and Michael J. Carne were also mentioned in related notes.

Florence Isaacs J. A. Patton Johnna Tishomingo Jimmy Riddlespurger Michael J

Local Family News Shifts Between Visits and Illness

Gie spent Tuesday and Tuesday night with Florence Isaacs and attended camp meeting. Mrs. Louise Isaacs and family called on Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker Saturday evening. M. R. Tucker had pneumonia but now shows improvement. Londa Tucker stayed with grandmother Mrs. Ollie Tucker on Thursday night.

Gie Florence Isaacs Louise Isaacs Latricia Damon M. R. Tucker M.R Londa Tucker Ollie Tucker

Ayers Family Visit Spotted in Dallas and Stratford

Mrs. Jackie Ayers visits her brother in Dallas this week and attends church in Stratford with her mother Mrs. Virgie Pennington. Jackie spends the evening with them.

Jackie Ayers Stratford Virgie Pennington Jackie

Pennington Family Visits Spanning Oklahoma and California

Mr and Mrs Orin Clay and relatives visited Milo Pennington in Ada Oklahoma. Norman and Della Pennington families joined for short visits and a park picnic with the Stratford Church of Christ group.

Orin Clay Cathy Connie Oklahoma City Milo Pennington Alene Pennington Della Debbie Rosa Jane Bianca Shana Norman Bruce Little Arthur Owen Oroville Calif Nellie Massey Ada Lorraine Pennington Jackie Ayers Wayne Pennington Bobbi Anthony Pennington Connie Clay Connie Pennington Church of Christ of Stratford

Former Vanessa School Mates Reunite in Ada for Alumni Banquet

Mrs Willie Ford and her mother visited Mrs Alene Thompson in Ada on Friday. Also present were Mrs Sarah Roberts of Dallas and Mrs Ford of Houston. The group, longtime Vanessa alumni, gathered with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch’s family for lunch and conversation.

Willie (Whitaker) Ford Alene Thompson Tom Burch Sarah (Haggard) Roberts Dallas Willie Ford Houston Tex Ada Vaness Roberts Worstell Thompson Ford

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Socials

Mr. and Mrs. Togo Wood visited Mr. and Mrs. Austell Horton on Saturday evening. Mrs. Jane Fulton of Healdton spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch. Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Mc-

Togo Wood Mrs. Austell Horton Jane Fulton Healdton Tom Burch Emmitt Mc

Hurd Spends Time With Parents In Oklahoma City

Hurd of Oklahoma City spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom.

Hurd Oklahoma City Tom Burch

Family Visits Tie Texas Kin Through Pleasant Texas Trip

Mrs Deloris Van Landingham visits her parents Rev and Mrs Bert Jones in Perryton Texas with children Mike Ronnie and Freda. She and husband Floyd traveled to California while Dana Kay Dana Kay Jared arrives to visit her grandmother Mrs Tom Jared as Clive Jared and family spend time with Bert Jones family.

Deloris van Landingham Mike Ronnie Freda Perryton Tex Bert Jones van Landingham Floyd California Clive Jared Tom Jared Dana Kay Mrs. Floyd van Landingham Texas

Allen by Eunice Isaacs Liberty bells toll on Sunday

The article reflects on the speaker’s reaction to the toll of liberty bells at noon and expresses gratitude for American freedom. It attributes these sentiments to Eunice Isaacs performing or writing the piece titled Allen.

Eunice Isaacs U.S.A

Rooping crowd at Allen Round-Up Club Arena Saturday

A large crowd attended the roping event following a business meeting at the Allen Round-Up Club Arena Saturday night.

Allen

Holidays Attract Crowds For Fishery Getaways

Report describes heavy holiday traffic with numerous boats campers and related activity on highways as people travel for recreational fishing and seasonal outings. Strong local tone notes crowded conditions and festive atmosphere during peak travel period.

Vinson Family Returns Visit to Susie Vinson

Mr and Mrs R L Vinson arrived Tuesday from Van Nuys California and visit his mother Mrs Susie Vinson and sister and husband Mr and Mrs O E Davis Other guests include Mrs Vinson's son Charlie Vinson in Duncan

R. L. Vinson van Nuys Calif Susie Vinson O. E. Davis

Mrs J A Turner observes 91st birthday at son's home

Mrs J A Turner celebrated her 91st birthday Sunday at the home of her son Tom Turner and his wife. She was born in Huntsville Texas and moved to Oklahoma in 1909. She has two sons Tom and Claude Turner and two daughters Rosa Thompson and Oma Jones.

J. A. Turner Tom Turner Turner Huntsville Tex Oklahoma Claude Turner Carmi Ill Rosa Thompson Modesto Calif Oma Jones Seaside

Borders family to tour Arkansas and visit relatives

Mr and Mrs R C Borders and their daughter Karen with R C Borders mother Mrs J C Borders plan a Tuesday vacation to Arkansas to visit relatives. Mrs J C Borders hopes to return to her birthplace in Baxter County Arkansas.

R. C. Borders Karen R. C. Border J. C. Borders Eva Arkansas Baxter County

Mrs Myrtle Yoakum Travels With Family to Oklahoma City

Mrs Myrtle Yoakum accompanied her daughter and her family Mr Louis Frank to Oklahoma City for a social or family visit.

Myrtle Yoakum Mrs Louis Frank Oklahoma City

Pentecostal Camp Ground Service Attended by Visitors

Mrs Odis Mitchell and her sister Mrs Cora Parks visiting from McAlester attended church services at the Pentecostal camp ground near Ada on Friday night. Also present were Mrs Jack Tate and Mrs Cora Williams.

Odis Mitchell Cora Parks McAlester Jack Tate Cora Williams Pentecostal Camp Ada

Holiday guests visit area families across multiple towns

Holiday visitors include Mr and Mrs Jim Kytle and Bobbi from Sulphur Louisiana. James Vinson and family in Duncan. Janice and Charles Butler from Talaquah. Joyce Sliger in Ada. Rosco Curlee in Ada. Luther Moss returns with one hundred baby chickens. the Brown family hosts daughters and families Jimmy Johnson and Charles Tilley with Eddie and Debbie from Midwest City and Memphis Tennessee.

Bernice Kytle Jim Kytle Bobbi Ochis Vinson James Vinson Duncan Janice Charles Butler Talaquah Joyce Sliger Ada Rosco Curlee Walter Brown Jimmy Johnson Midwest City Charles Tilley Eddie Debbie Memphis Tenn

Allenites Attend Quarter Horse Show at Ken Lance Arena

Several Allen residents attended the July 4 quarter horse show at the Ken Lance Arena in Union Valley, enjoying the competitions and local event atmosphere.

Ken Lance Union Valley

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Eda Rinehart in Local School Auditorium

Mrs. Grace Walker returned from Tulsa visiting relatives including Bill and Kenneth Walker. Funeral services for Mrs. Eda Rinehart were held Sunday at 2 30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Out of town attendees came from Purcell Oklahoma City Del City Shawnee Ada Lookeba and Dallas Texas among others.

Eda Rinehart Ed Rinehart Davis Williams J. C. Rinehart Purcell Carl Russell Preston Cowens Dean Rinehart Jerry Milney Johnny Rinehart Oklahoma City Lesley Rinehart del City Billy Rinehart Shawnee Thurman Rinehart Ada Hazel Sutton W. D. Gill Lookeba

Weatherford Hosts Holiday Guests From Brown and Miller Families

Mr. and Mrs. Don Brown and daughters Karen Kay and Donita Rae of Weatherford were holiday guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Walker Miller and Mr. and Mrs. George Brown.

Selma Price O. T. Rushing Karen Kimbrelee A. L. Doverspike David Dallas Tex Don Brown Karen Kay Donita Rae Weatherford Walker Miller George Brown

Local Families Named in Notable Social Circles

Mrs. O. L. Tracy and Glen of Macon Missouri share social ties with Mrs. Betty Schmid and Billi and Kathy of Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Horn and Tommy Wayne and Pamelia of San Angelo Texas appear in the same circle as Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Price and Dian of Holdenville.

O. L. Tracy Glen Macon Betty Schmid Billi Kathy Oklahoma City Tommy Horn Tommy Wayne Pamelia San Angelo Tex Jerry Price Dian Holdenville

Family Reunion Report From Mc Alester

Mrs Jessie Compton and Mr and Mrs Fritz Johnson and Mr and Mrs Phillip Johnson attended a family reunion in Mc Alester during the past week.

Jessie Compton Fritz Johnson Phillip Johnson McAlester

Ada Women Visit Mrs Jessie Compton Sunday

Mrs W A Leonard Mrs Eura Snyder Mrs Myrtle Jones and Mrs Zana Wilbanks were Sunday guests of Mrs Jessie Compton in Ada.

W. A. Leonard Eura Snyder Myrtle Jones Zana Wilbanks Ada Jessie Compton

Francis Family Holiday Guests Include Tulsa Relative

Holiday guests of Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Francis were his brother and his family Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Francis of Tulsa.

Marvin Francis A. C. Francis Tulsa

Visitors Mentioned in Oklahoma Household Notes

Mrs Nora Weldon visits her sister and the Tiernan family in Tulsa. Friday night guest was Mrs Pearl Gault and her sister Mrs Cecil Madden in Stonewall. Mr and Mrs Fred Douglas host their son Ozell Douglas and his wife in Duncan and their grandson Eddie Douglas and his wife in Houston Texas.

Nora Weldon Tom Tiernan Tulsa Pearl Gault Cecil Madden Stonewall Fred Douglas Ozell Douglas Duncan Eddie Douglas Houston Tex

Ramsey Family Visit Pattern in Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs Virgle Ramsey and their daughter and family and Mr and Mrs Don Edwards and Donna visited Mr and Mrs Ira Ramsey and Mr and

Virgle Ramsey Don Edwards Donna Ira Ramsey

Dobbses Visit Moore and Celebrate Grandson’s Little League Win

Mrs T F Dobbs and Shaw, formerly Saturday, traveled to Moore to visit their son Coy Ramsey and his wife. They cheered their grandson Michael Ramsey as he starred in the little league game and helped his team secure a win.

T. F. Dobbs Shawnee Moore Coy Ramsey Michael Ramsey

Holiday guests visit Watson Stotts home in Virginia

Holiday guests at the home of Mrs. George Watson and Mr. and Mrs. T A Stotts included Mr. and Mrs. C D Thurnss and grandson Allen Whetsell, Benwood, Virginia.

George Watson T. A. Stotts C. D. Thurnss Allen Whetsell Benwood

Kraettli learns sister Lillie Geis seriously ill

H. C. Kraettli was informed Monday that his sister Mrs. Lillie Geis is seriously ill in a hospital in Oklahoma City.

H. C. Kraettli Lillie Geis Oklahoma City

Braxton Family Guests In Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lee Braxton and Glen visited Mrs Muse and her husband Mr E Y Muse in Oklahoma City weekend guests of her parents.

Lee Braxton Glen Oklahoma City Mrs E. Y. Muse

Kansas City Visitors Call on Craft Family in Ada

Mr and Mrs Garlin Jackson along with Jeanne Gary and Christie arrived Saturday from Kansas City Missouri to visit Mrs Jacksons parents Mr and Mrs A E Craft. Also visiting Ada residents were Brownie Kerr another daughter.

Garlin Jackson Jeanne Gary Christie Kansas City, Mo

Sunday Dinner Guests Listed for Mr and Mrs Turner

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Iker and Mike, Mr and Mrs Bob Brewer, Larry Martin, Jack Sheets and Fred Willias, For san Texas, and Mr and Mrs Howard Turner Sasakawa.

Tom Turner Ben Iker Mike Bob Brewer Oklahoma City Larry Martin Jack Sheets Fred Willias Forsan Tex Howard Turner Sasakawa

Families Visit From Russellville Arkansas

Grandchildren Judy Wayne and Lora Jamerson visited their family in Russellville Arkansas this past week, sharing time with relatives and catching up on news.

Judy Wayne Lora Jamerson Russellville, Ark

Hensler Family Hosts Sunday Dinner in Ada

Mr and Mrs Harry Hensler and Mrs Leafy Durham visited Sunday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Otho Hensler in Ada, the Hensler family’s home.

Harry Hensler Leafy Durham Hensler Otho Hensler Ada

Weekend visitors and helpers among Oklahoma and Kansas relatives

Mrs Tennie Kemp accompanied Mrs W R Overton to her home in Marlow to help move back to Ada. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Boyd and Jimmy Jo visited relatives in Tulsa. Wayne Mead hosted weekend guests including his daughter Mrs Melba Trimmer and Carl Budd from Coffeeville Kansas, and grandson Wayne Trimmer from Oklahoma City.

Jimmy Boyd Jimmy Jo Tulsa Wayne Mead Melba Trimmer Carl Budd Coffeeville Kan Wayne Trimmer Oklahoma City

Visitors view flood areas in Dodge City

Mrs West and her accompanying party Mr and Mrs Herman Roark Kathy and David West and West accom traveled to Wa Kenney Kansas Tuesday to view the flood stricken area at Dodge City They noted homes being washed out with a water hose The group returned Wednesday

Luther West Herman Roark Kathy David Wa Kenney Kan Dodge City

Huckebys Welcome Pfc Harvey Huckeby Home for Holidays

Mr and Mrs Cecil Huckeby hosted all their children for the holidays including Pfc Harvey Huckeby his wife and baby daughter Harvey arrived home for the festive gathering joining other siblings in the family reunion.

Cecil Huckeby Pfc Harvey Huckeby Harvey

Huckeby family members visit amid duty in Germany

Tuesday from a tour of duty in Germany. Others were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Huckeby of Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. George Huckeby Holdenville and Ed die of the home. Visiting also were Mr. Huckeby's brother and Charles Huckeby and his mother Mrs. Nettie Huckeby Dallas Tex.

Germany Dennis Huckeby Oklahoma City George Huckeby Holdenville Eddie Mr. Huckeby Charles Huckeby Nettie Huckeby Dallas Tex

Birthday celebration for Mrs. Riley Cozad اهل

Mrs. Riley Cozad marked a birthday on Sunday July 4 with relatives visiting from Cheyenne Wyoming Holdenville and Ardmore including her brother Charles Shreves sister Edna Thome and daughters families Mr and Mrs Paul Morris and children Mrs Norma Ansell and Mrs Noland Sanders attending

Riley Cozad Charles Shreves Cheyenne Wyo Edna Thome Holdenville Cozad Paul E. Morris Ardmore Norma Ansell Noland Sanders

Tin mining decline as Africa and Asia reveal rich surface deposits

Most Cornish tin mines closed after vast surface deposits were found in Africa and Asia, shifting production away from traditional local sites to new global sources. The discovery undermined Cornwall’s long mining era and reshaped regional industry and employment.

Africa Asia

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