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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
2
Tupelo High School baseball defeated Byng 6 to 0 on the road. The team then beat Stonewall 8 to 0 at Stonewall, with Tru man Frazier pitching and Bob Shuttee hitting a home run. Nearby visits included families in Velma, Ada, Stonewall, and Fort Towson.
Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin and Kelly and Marty Ada visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader. The Joplins also visited Saturday night.
Debbie Donnie and Ronnie Clifford visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Lewis, according to local social notes.
Mrs. Charley Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Williams attended funeral services Tuesday near Tulsa for Glenda Strom who was killed in a one car accident last weekend. Curtis Williams family visited, and the Curtis Williams household held services for Mrs Williams sister.
Mrs. Edgar Cross and Mr. Edgar Cross hosted a Thursday dinner in Centrahoma with Roger Massey Rosco Sweat Lee Cross and Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford. Other guests included Mrs Sonny Leader and Diana and Donna Kay.
Skip Davis spent the night Saturday with his cousin Jimmy Bullard in Stonewall, according to witnesses.
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda Ada shared a dinner Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Waiter Brooks in a family gathering.
Raymond Brady of Norman shared a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Williams, enjoying an evening in their home.
Mr and Mrs Corky Brashier attended funeral services for Ernest Miers Fricay at Stonewall. The brief obituary notes the family gathering and service location.
David Luke Fortner suffered a knee injury while playing baseball Tuesday night. He spent three days at Valley View Hospital and now uses crutches to move about.
Ada market trends show lower receipts of about 2,000 with cattle, hogs and calves all down. Slaughter cattle prices ranged from 5 to 19.50, stockers and cows in the teens, hogs at 15 to 16 for butchers, and feeder pigs 13 to 15, reflecting a broad downturn.
Oklahoma City AP reports state Board of Agriculture prices paid to local producers for cash wheat at 1.34 to 1.43 and listed prices across towns. Eggs and poultry values shown with graded large and medium eggs, butterfat prices steady with most in 52 to 56 cents.
USDA data show 8,800 cattle and 1,100 calves including feeder cattle and calves consigned for Thursday. Utility cows sold to 11.00-12.00, yearling steers 500-700 lb at 13.60-20.40, 700-800 lb at 19.00-19.60, 800-884 lb at 19.70-19.90, and 821-848 lb mostly 20.20-20.50. Heifers 450-730 lb at 17.50-18.00. mixed calf lots 20.00-23.20. small lots light-weight calves 24.40-24.75. Hog receipts 400 with barrows and gilts steady to 25 higher, sows steady, feeder pigs 13.00-15.00.
A University of Minnesota test reported cows milked every six hours, four times daily, produced nearly 8 percent more milk than cows milked twice daily, as reported by Grassland News.
The article notes that feed accounts for 55 to 70 percent of the cost of producing livestock and livestock products, highlighting feed efficiency as a key economic factor for producers.
The Ada News recalls T W Brydia known as Senator a trusted longtime editor and loyal worker. Family ties to government appear strong with relatives in Illinois and Oklahoma legislatures. Anecdotes recount his skill moving newsroom equipment and correcting a full page misfeed and his devotion delivering a Sunday edition on time.
If Sunday’s reunion proves successful it is hoped the gathering will become an annual event. All friends of the home and former residents are invited. For more information contact Mrs. Wanda Brown Morrow at 1627 Denison Drive Norman JE 6-0507 or Mrs. Marjorie Scifres at 5631 South Young Oklahoma City MU 35-0773.
Miss Jane Norton assistant home demonstration agent called on Paula Tucker Tuesday afternoon in a local visit.
Mrs. Myrtle Evans and Mrs. Frank Lewis visited Mrs. Pearl Roberts Tuesday morning. Carl Carr attended the home coming services and dinner at Chism Sunday. Mrs. Juanita Rowe and Mrs. Myrtle Evans visited Mrs. Frank Lewis Tuesday afternoon.
Clareta Gray and Helen Cox are enrolled in the summer semester at East Central State College. They join other students for courses and campus activities during the term.
Frank Roberts visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis on Wednesday morning. They then made a business trip to Ada on Wednesday. Mrs George Lewis was noted on Tuesday. He brought fresh vegetables.
Mrs Jewel Jones visited Mrs Frank Lewis on Wednesday afternoon. Ruth Sutton also visited. Sutton spent Wednesday at Valley View Hospital with Lorene Soward who underwent major surgery. Lorene is wished a speedy recovery. Lena Soward had a Wednesday checkup and X rays at the clinic and has not been feeling well.
Mr and Mrs George Cornell returned Tuesday afternoon after visiting relatives in Texas.
Mrs Opal Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees on Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Le Roy McDaniels. Orlan recently underwent minor surgery and is noted in the report.
Mrs. Jessie Ruth Mullins of Oklahoma City visits her mother to help with packing. Mrs. Ruth Sutton and Mrs. Minnie Lewis attend the Peoples Electric Cooperative Inc annual meeting Friday at Ada Ball Park.
Fifty six attended the church and Sunday school for Rev Arthur Smith's final pastoral service. The Smiths plan to move Monday to Ada, as Rev LeRoy Baker and wife from Bartlesville will assume charge as the new pastor.
Ruth Sutton and Minnie Lewis visited Lorene Seward in Valley View Hospital Friday. Several relatives gathered in Muskogee and Morenci for the funeral of their father and grandfather. Mrs. Tim Cox and Ruth Sutton visited Mrs. Cox Thursday and again Sunday with Lena Soward and Minnie Lewis.
Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman and Kay and Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton enjoyed homemade ice cream Saturday afternoon in the Gerald Sutton home.
Edd Jones died Sunday night at Valley View Hospital. He was the brother of Rev. Bert Jones and formerly lived near Oil Center.
Lena Soward visited on Sunday to renew her subscription to The Ada Weekly News. The writer thanks Mrs. Soward for allowing the write up of her subscription.
Willis Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Joe Isaac and family in Galey Sundiy to share greetings and discuss community matters. The call highlighted local ties and neighboring relations within the region.
Brandon and Randy Sutton visited Mrs. Hansel Burk Tuesday morning. Mrs. Nannie Cox returned home Sunday to spend a week with son Dewayne Cox in Oklahoma City. Albert Crow Eddie Hayes and Curt Wells with families visited Alvin Wells and others Sunday in Oklahoma City. Eddie Hayes stayed for an extended vacation. Clinnie Crow and Eddie Hayes met with Gean Leadman in Union Valley for about 25 members plus guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lesus White Bastaboga Ala Tony Bob Cook Fort Worth Tex and Danny Cowart Ada. George Carter ill in Valley View Hospital underwent facial nerve treatment and was accompanied to Oklahoma City by Murray Smith Roy White and others. next meeting Aug 3 with ice cream planned. Bob Robertson Ada visited Angie Wright Saturday evening. Angie asking if a lost Scotch collie female dog is found. one dog came last week and is weak with leg injury. The dog family grew to six last Friday. mother and four puppies look bulldog. owners asked to reclaim. Water trouble looms if rain does not come. stock ponds lowered all week. Ada residents were Monday night guests of Orlan Dees and Linda. homemade ice cream enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts traveled to Oklahoma City on Friday to visit Paul and Ter mal McCutcheon and their Los Angeles guests. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson visited Delbert Tucker in Valley View Hospital Saturday night where Delbert underwent surgery earlier in the week.
Mrs Aleta Ingram and family of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children of Norman spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce. The Pierces visited his mother Mrs Lina Beavers in Memphis Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Jess Hayes of Ponca City and Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell. Visitors last week included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Megee Mr and Mrs Jimmy Dougan and Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk. Betty Hayes and children visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk. Bert Jones and grandchildren drove to Oklahoma City to see Mr and Mrs O Dell Jones and Gaylon.
Mrs Lona Soward visited with Mrs Edith Maxwell Friday. Mrs J S Lane and grandsons spent Monday with Mrs Vannie Northam and Minnie Lewis. The Thacker family spent the weekend with the Lanes. Over three weeks guests included Gary Gene Moore and Sandy Beam from Oregon, Micky Iglehart from California, Jack Gray and sons from Arizona. Jack Gray returned home Monday as Stan ly and Michael plan summer with the Lanes.
Oakman hosts its regular monthly meeting at the club lake picnic grounds on July 6 with a potluck supper. Visitors include Mrs. Nora Hobbs of Casper Wyoming, Mrs. Jess Fulton of Kansas, and Mrs. Oralee Foxx of Ada, plus guests Mr. and Mrs. Lewion Roberts of Tallahassee Florida and Mr. L. D. Biard and family.
Mr and Mrs Don Evans of Ada are having a water well drilled on their property near the Sportsman Club Lake. The item notes the household project and location without additional details.
Mrs Verna Nance of Cedar Rapids Iowa visited relatives and assisted her parents Mr and Mrs B L Whitting move to Francis last Saturday. She hosted a housewarming Sunday evening with ice cream served to guests.
Bobby Ray Nance visited last Tuesday with Mrs. Jess Duvall and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith.
Visiting Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass were Mrs. Mamie Lancaster and Stephen from Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Marion Lancaster and granddaughter Thressa Jo.
Donald Norman of Odden Arkansas and Mrs Beatrice Reed of Francis visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman to buy a few ears of corn to grit for bread.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Lee Carolyn and Richard of Norman and Mr and Mrs Edward Berryman and Kay of Rebee spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman in a friendly social gathering.
Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Arlie Morrison included guests Mrs Raymond Bryant and her children Carl Charlie Wayne Steve Julia and Ada additional attendees were mentioned as visiting Morrison home contacts indicate a local social gathering with multiple family members.
Mrs Edith Wommack traveled to Oklahoma City last Wednesday with daughter Mrs Juanita Scroggins and David. They saw an eye specialist for David exercises. Their daughter Jon Ann and granddaughter Linda Scroggins aided Mr Wommack in the store while Mrs Wommack was gone.
Mr and Mrs Odath William son Francis spent Friday night with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack.
Scott Jones presided at the funeral of Tressa Miller six months old, held Sunday at Smith Funeral Home in Ada. The child was daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Miller Route 4 Ada. Betty Mounger spent Monday morning with Mrs Scott Jones and Scott Jones visited the hospital with several named local residents.
Mrs Ruby Jones and Mrs Vivian Hogue with Scotty and Ronnie spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Mintie Morrison in Ada.
Curtis Hogue and daughter Ca spent last week in a camp at Wilburton and returned Friday to the home of his wife's parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones.
The region enjoyed relief from a week of temperatures above 100 degrees with two days of pleasant weather. Oakman area received scant rain with only a few drops over two to three days, leaving gardens drying and pastures parching.
Marion Robertson visited with Claude Horsley and Mrs. Dale Melton Wednesday morning. A list of visitors staying in the Frank James home includes Vera Rambo Johnnie and Sherry Byars Charlotte Daniels and children Seminole Terry Jones and families Oklahoma City Donald Lee Jones and children Galey Harvey Mitchell Linda Glenda and Harvey Mitchell Jr Dewayne and Scott Archie Crumley Lynwood California Charles Melville Robin and Julie Garden Grove California Reba Darnell and children Joleeta Murray and children Pat McClure and Patsy Graden Teel and Otho Stephens all of Ada Floy Glass visited Mildred Melton and Cheryl Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade attended the revival at the Church of Christ in Stratford over several nights last week.
Mrs. Marie Hopper Pickett and Mrs. Christine Martin attended the Ada REA meeting Friday afternoon. Mrs. Christine Martin won an electric roaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Little and grandson Steve Albright of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Standridge and granddaughter Lou Anne Thomason of Ada were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel, Alvis and La Wanna and Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Phillips.
Mrs. Bobbye Garner of Duncan visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Saturday. Mildred and Cheryl Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford Saturday night. Mrs. Johnnie Griffith and Mrs. Barbara Griffith visited Mrs. Ethel Varnadore Monday.
Mr and Mrs Dale Andrews and children of Fort Worth Texas visit Mr and Mrs I A Bradley and Mrs Daphne Cruce and children. Mr Andrews also visits his mother Mrs Ellen Moore who is critically ill in an Ada hospital. Mr and Mrs J C Maddox and Miss Rita Jackson visit Mrs Francis Taylor and family in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy Ada and Mrs Ethel Wardore visit Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Verna McCurdy was a guest at the Vaness Home Demonstration Club meeting Wednesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs H L Waters of Ardmore were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Little.
Fort Worth residents Rev and Mrs Charles Cole visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin on Saturday in Fort Worth Texas.
Mr and Mrs Jake Taylor of Ada visit Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Saturday afternoon for a social call.
Marvin McCurdy traveled to Ada on Thursday for a medical checkup.
Mr and Mrs J C Martin were in Ada on Wednesday to have their eyes tested and to visit Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ronnie while in town.
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