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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1964

Page

3

Stratford Social Notes Register Local Visits

Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox Wes and Jeannie Stratford spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs J C Maddox. Mr and Mrs L E Ballard Mark and Keith and Mrs Alla Ben Clark Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Tuesday afternoon. Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton in Oil Center Tuesday night.

Frank James Mrs. Lee Decker Stratford Joe Maddox Wes and Jeannie J. C. Maddox L. E. Ballard Mark and Keith Alla Ben Clark Ed Varnadore Cheryl Melton Maude Horsley Orlan Dees Linda Mrs A.O. Sutton Oil Center Dale Melton Cheryl

Visits and surgeries noted in Valley View Hospital

Mrs Verna McCurdy and Mrs Bessie Bradley visited Juanita Meek Mrs Ward Wood and Mrs Pete Moore in Valley View Hospital Monday. Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl Orlan Dees had surgery last Thursday. Those visiting him and his family Thursday night were Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips Ada Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy and Henry Dees.

Verna McCurdy Bessie Bradley Juanita Meek Ward Wood Pete Moore Valley View Hospital Orlan Dees Ardell Phillips Ada Marvin McCurdy Henry Dees

Visit Highlights Family Gathering in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Frank James and Mr and Mrs Ed Varna dore visited Frank s sister Mrs Millie Sherrill in the home of Mrs Ruth Sack in Oklahoma City Tuesday. They also dined with Mr and Mrs Lee Bell and children Lee Wayne and Gayle Ann and with Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and children.

Frank James Ed Varnadore Frank Millie Sherrill Ruth Sack Oklahoma City Lee Bell Lee Wayne Gayle Ann Harvey Mitchell

Mrs Alma Maddox Seeks Medical Checkup in Ada

Mrs Alma Maddox visited a doctor in Ada on Thursday for a routine medical checkup.

Alma Maddox Ada

Martin Family Hosts Oma Janelle Birthday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin welcomed Sharon Mike and Oma Janelle Ahleso as Saturday afternoon guests. The group helped Oma Janelle celebrate her sixth birthday at the J C Martin home.

Kenneth Martin Sharon Mike Oma Janelle Ahleso J. C. Martin

Pennington Family Attends Ada REA Meeting

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Mrs Clariece Pennington and Wade attended the REA meeting in Ada Friday afternoon.

Alva Pennington Clariece Pennington Wade REA Ada

Bridal Shower in Stratford for Miss Molly Shi

Mr and Mrs Dewey Eeds visited Mr and Mrs Tom Glass Thursday night. The ladies attended a bridal shower for Miss Molly Shi in Stratford.

Dewey Eeds Tom Glass Molly Shi Stratford

Local Social Visits Round Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and Bobbi ard Anthony visited Alva Pennington last Friday. J C Martin attended the Barnes Henry reunion at Wintersmith Park Sunday. Ethel Varnadore visited Alma Maddox Thursday morning. Floy Glass and Sue Eeds attended the REA meeting in Ada Friday afternoon. Henry Little visited Monday. Bessie Bradley visited Linda Friday night. Melvin McCurdy and family from Oklahoma City visited Marvin McCurdy Saturday. Melvin also kept a dental appointment in Ada. Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Monday. Mildred Cheryl Melton and Claude Horsley visited Paul Cameron and son Claude Lee in Lindsay Sunday afternoon.

Wayne Pennington Alva Pennington J. C. Martin Barnes-Henry Wintersmith Park Floy Glass Sue Eeds REA Ada Melvin McCurdy Oklahoma City Marvin McCurdy Melvin Mildred Cheryl Melton Claude Horsley Paul Cameron Claude Lee Lindsay

Crogal Stinnett Visits Pennington and Wade in Michigan

Mr and Mrs Crogal Stinnett and Cincy Kalamazoo Michigan visited Mrs Clariece Pennington and Wade Monday.

Crogal Stinnett Cincy Kalamazoo, Mich Clariece Pennington Wade

Ada Visit Highlights Rees McDaniel Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Orlan Rees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Le Roy McDaniel Alvis and La Wanna in Ada Saturday for a family gathering and reunion.

Orlan Rees Linda Leroy McDaniel Alvis and la Wanna Ada

Ballard Family Mentioned With Stratford Figures

Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ballard are listed alongside Mark and Keith in Stratford, highlighting local family connections in the community snippet.

Carters and J B Owens Headed for Las Cruces Visit

Mr and Mrs Bob Carter and J B Owens travel Monday afternoon to Las Cruces New Mexico to visit the Carters daughter and family Mr and Mrs Buster Legate Ollie Mae Jenece and Robbie The group will be away two weeks The Legates are former Stonewall residents Mrs Legate teaches in Las Cruces public schools.

Bob Carter J. B. Owens Las Cruces N. M Carters Buster Legate Ollie Mae Jenece Robbie J. B Legates Stonewall Legate

Mrs Ruth Crisp and Ada Visit Ed Varnadore Household

Mrs Ruth Crisp of Ada and her companion were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore in aLocal social gathering.

Ruth Crisp Ada Ed Varnadore

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Visit Martin Family

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Sunday afternoon in a family gathering noted in local society lines.

Penningtons Host Neville Pennington and Karl Wade

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade joined Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.

Neville Pennington Karl Wade Mrs Alva Pennington

Family Visit Reported After Sunday Meet

Dale Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and their children and Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and their children on Sunday. The account notes a social call following a prior event.

Dale Melton Lee Farmer Milo Pennington

Ada couple hosts Sunday dinner guests

Mr. and Mrs. Don Crisp of Ada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore with Mrs. Inez Pennington on Monday morning.

Don Crisp Ada Mrs Ed Varnadore

Ada REA Meeting Attendance Noted

A report shows dy attended the REA meeting in Ada on Friday, with no further details about topics or outcomes.

Stratford Visit Recalls Local Social Caller

Mildred Melton went to Stratford to visit Mr and Mrs Lee Decker Mrs Maude Horsley and Tony and Sybel Reed in late Monday.

Mldred Melton Lee Decker Maude Horsley Tony and Sybel Reed Stratford

Bobby Penrod Visits Marvin McCurdy on Sunday

Bobby Penrod from Lightning Ridge paid a visit to Marvin McCurdy on Sunday, sharing time together according to local notes.

Bobby Penrod Lightning Ridge Marvin McCurdy

Night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington

Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington hosted a private evening meal with friends joining in a cordial gathering at their home. Attendees enjoyed light fare and conversation in a relaxed social setting.

Dees Family Host Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Orlun Dees and Linda were Sunday night supper guests of Henry Dees.

Orlun Dees Linda Henry Dees

Local Families Visit Neighbors in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts Hobart and Rita Byng and Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald and Darrell visited Mr and Mrs Ne.

Amos Roberts Hobart Rita Byng Jack McDonald Darrell

Stinnett and Pennington Guests Dine in Byng

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stinnett of Pauls Valley joined Mr. and Mrs. Croyal Stinnett and Cindy of Kalamazoo Michigan as Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roberts of Hobart and Rita in Byng, Oklahoma, along with Karl Wade.

C. C. Stinnett Pauls Valley Croyal Stinnett Cindy Kalamazoo Mich Neville Pennington Karl Wade Amos Roberts Hobart Rita Byng

Neville Pennington Competes In Oklahoma City Bowling Tourney

Neville Pennington bowled in a weekend tournament in Oklahoma City on Saturday, part of a regional bowling event drawing local bowlers and competitors from nearby lanes.

Neville Pennington Oklahoma City

Neville Pennington Visited Homer Farmer Monday Afternoon

Neville Pennington visited Homer Farmer on Monday afternoon. The encounter appears in local notes as a brief social call.

Neville Pennington Homer Farmer

Stonewall Visit From Escalon Family

Mr and Mrs Edd Dixon and daughter of Escalon California are visiting his uncle and wife Mr and Mrs John Clouse in Stonewall along with his aunts and their families Mr and Mrs Dave McCoy and Mr and Mrs Jim Cobb in Ada.

Edd Dixon Escalon Calif John Clouse Stonewall Dave McCoy Jim Cobb Ada

McNutt Family Visit to Okemah

Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt and Jackie spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Okemah visiting Mr and Mrs J H McNutt.

Jack McNutt Jackie Okemah J. H. McNutt

Mrs Elsie Blankenship Visits Sisters in Muskogee

Mrs Elsie Blankenship is visiting her three sisters in Muskogee. One sister came to meet Mrs Blankenship.

Elsie Blankenship Muskogee Mrs. Blankenship

Mikschs Visit McMinns In Wichita Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bud Miksch and daughter Mary Lou of Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn.

Bud Miksch Mary Lou Wichita, Kan Leon McMinn

Gibson and family visit W C Elliott in Oklahoma City

Gibson and Mrs Jim Stone and Marty traveled to Oklahoma City on Friday to visit W C Pooch Elliott, who is a patient in an Oklahoma City hospital.

Gibson Jim Stone Marty Oklahoma City W. C

Stonewall Couples Visit Mr. and Mrs John Clouse

Mr. and Mrs J D Anders and Mr and Mrs Jim Williams of Stonewall join Mr and Mrs Ted Clouse and two children at Double Lakes to visit Mr and Mrs John Clouse.

J. D. Anders Jim Williams Stonewall Ted Clouse Double Lakes John Clouse

Visiting Hale Family Welcomes Many Relatives

The Hale household hosted extended family during the past week with visits from R L Hale and Vanette of Hayes Kan Alexia Ross Charese and Kyndall Duncan and Mrs Joe Stall of Tulsa Roxanne Celia Leslie and Douglas Also visiting were Mr and Mrs J S Newell and Elizabeth of Ft Recovery Ohio their son Wayne and Stephen of Marion Ohio plus W O Newell Gerald Newell and Bencie Lillard families from Stonewall.

Russell Hale R. L. Hale Vanette Hayes Kan Charles Hale Alexia Ross Charese Kyndall Duncan Joe Stall Roxanne Celia Leslie Douglas Tulsa Hales Mr. Hale J. S. Newell Elizabeth Ft. Recovery Ohio Wayne Newell Stevie Marion Newells W. O. Newell Gerald Newell Bencie Lillard Stonewall

Brown announce birth of son weighing five pounds fifteen ounces

Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown announce the birth of a son on July 11. He weighed five pounds thirteen ounces. Mrs Brown is the former Wanda Hoover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Hoover of Stonewall.

Gerald Brown Brown Wanda Hoover Dan Hoover Stonewall

Picnic supper and swimming party at Shipes Shady Springs Ranch

Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan of Ada hosted a picnic supper and swimming party Sunday evening at Shipes Shady Springs Ranch. Guests included Mrs Bryan and Mrs Russell Hale with their children, the Hales of Hayes Kansas, Mr and Mrs R L Hale and Vanette, and others from Tulsa Duncan Ft Recovery Marion and Ada.

Joe Bryan Ada Shipes Shady Springs Ranch Bryan Russell Hale Mr. Hale R. L. Hale Vanette Hayes Kan Charles Hale Duncan Joe Stall Tulsa J. S. Newell Elizabeth Ft. Recovery Ohio Wayne Newell Marion Billy Bryan Barbara

Flowers Visit Cimmaron on Vacation

Mr and Mrs Denman Flowers visited at Cimmaron Kansas last week during their vacation.

Mrs. Denman Flowers Cimmaron Kan

Local residents visit family and friends across the region

Oklahoma City couple Mr and Mrs Roy Robbins visit his mother and stepfather Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley. Ada residents Tom Walker and grandmother Mrs Lilley are mentioned. Various relatives and visitors from Seminole New Jersey Los Angeles Midwest City Maysville Sulphur and Ada are noted with church and hospital mentions.

Roy Robbins Oklahoma City Steve Lilley Tommy Walker Ada Mrs. Lilley Lilley N. E. Whitehead Robert Lilley Ballard Nursing Home Betty Shannon Seminole Shelby Warner Baby New Jersey Lilleys Turman McCutcheon Los Angeles Calif Paul McCutcheon Midwest City Turman McCutcheons Pearl Roberts Frank James Roberts Maysville Frank Roberts

Man Returns Home After Incident

He was able to return to his home Monday afternoon and his condition shows some improvement.

Riverside Women Travel After Mother's Death

Mrs Sammie Goodman and Becky of Riverside California left for home during the weekend because Mrs Goodman’s mother Mrs I P Willingham died. She stayed longer with her father and visited her sisters and brothers. Mr and Mrs Pete Gibson and Scotty spent a week at Western Missouri visiting Mrs Gibson’s relatives.

Sammie Goodman Becky Riverside Calif Pete Gibson Scotty Western, Mo Mrs. Gibson

Mrs Lee Elliott Visits Gibson Family

Mrs Lee Elliott Fitzhugh spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs C L Gibson. Mr and Mrs Jim Greenlee and sons Jamie and Kelly Joe and Mr and Mrs Phil Shoe make Phyliss and Sandra all of Tulsa visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs C L Gibson Sunday.

Lee Elliott, Fitzhugh C. L. Gibson Jim Greenlee Jamie and Kelly Joe Phil Shoemake Phyliss Sandra Tulsa

Mrs Jack Sandlin Remains Patient at Valley View Hospital

Mrs Jack Sandlin remains a patient at Valley View Hospital. The report notes ongoing treatment and current hospitalization status with no listed discharge date or additional details.

Jack Sandlin Valley View Hospital

Parish Notes from Ada Area Churches and Visits

Local churchgoers and families in Ada area share Sunday calls and visits across Shawnee, Elmore City, Wynnewood, and Oklahoma City. News covers kinship travel, subscriptions, and attendance at Pentecostal Holiness services plus funeral services for Grover.

Community Mourns Ed Jones of Parish Chapel Area

Ed Jones died Sunday night after growing up and living in the Parish Chapel Oil Center and Rebee communities. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved families. Additional notes mention extended family visiting and vacationing relatives in Perryton Texas.

Ed Jones Parish Chapel Oil Center Rebee

Burch Family Receives Multiple Visitors Over Weekend

Mrs Ruth McKnight of Oklahoma City spent Tuesday to Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch. Various relatives including Mrs Florence Strickland and Mr Emmitt McHurd visited. Austell Horton and family dined with John Wood and daughter Judy Thompson. Mrs Mozelle Rogers and Pat joined Monday dinner with the Woods.

Florence Isaacs Oklahoma City J. A. Patton Ruth McKnight Tom Burch Eunice Florence Strickland Ella Burch Burch Emmitt McHurd Mr. McHurd Mrs. Burch Old McGee Charles Wood John Wood Mozelle Rogers Pat H. R. Caviner Reba Lance

Holloway Saturday Pioneer Resident in Maxwell and Galey Areas

Mr Hollo way was an early resident of the Maxwell and Galey communities. Two of his daughters Wilda Spurlock and Margarette Covington still live in the area.

Garrett and Burk Families Share Sunday Dinner

Thelma Jean Garrett and her son drew Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk. Pleas Sutton and grandsons Brandon and Randy Ada visited Saturday with his sister Floy Burk.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk Pleas Sutton Brandon Randy Ada Floy Burk

Community kinship noted in Law family visits

The Law family and relatives across Hartshorne and nearby towns mingle through weekend visits and dinners. J. W. Law and Mrs. Law host and greet relatives, grandchildren Brenda and Linda Henson, Bruce Adkins, and cousins Lillian Edge and Ronnie Roberts, among others, while attending funeral services for Fred Richardson.

Weekend Visit Highlights by Miller Family

Miller and relatives including Mr Harrison Leroy and Troy Nunnelly visit to fetch Virginia and the babies for a weekend. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller travel to Tulsa to retrieve Clara Walker and two children Vernon Wayne Nunnelly and a niece to stay at the Miller home.

Harrison Leroy Troy Nunnelly Virginia Troy Miller Tulsa Clara Walker Vernon Wayne Nunnelly Miller

Long-separated figures reappear after decades apart

Residents recall seeing aging acquaintances after thirty years as a group reunion brings back memories and reconnects old ties. The gathering highlights enduring friendships and shared histories across generations.

Dryden Family News and Funeral Services

Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden left Tuesday for Pryor after visiting his brothers and sister Miss Ruby Dryden Glen and Frank Dryden and Mrs Frank Dryden Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden attended funeral services for Ernest Miers on Friday Orin Clay Cathy and Connie and Willie Isaacs visited Glen and Ruby Dryden and their niece Mary Sue Dryden on Saturday Mr and Mrs Ben Black Maryland visited their cousins Frank Glen and Ruby Dryden and Mrs Frank Dryden on Tuesday

Ray Dryden Pryor Ruby Dryden Glen Frank Dryden Ernest Miers Orin Clay Cathy Connie Willie Isaacs Mary Sue Dryden Ben Black Maryland Frank

Magars and Drydens Visit Jim Magar Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Buren Magar Oakman and various Magar family members visited Mr and Mrs Jim Magar Sunday. The Dryden family including Mrs Verniece Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden spent time at the Jim Magar home during the past week.

Buren Magar Oakman Owen Magar Ahleso Ruth Magar Ada Verniece Dryden Essel Magar Stratford Jim Magar Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Mary Sue Dryden

Visitation at Gray Home Highlights Florence Isaacs Guests

Florence Isaacs was a Sunday supper guest of her daughter Mrs. Vernon Gray. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gray and Mr. and Mrs. Thur man Gray.

Florence Isaacs Vernon Gray Steven Gray Thurman Gray

Ada Women Visit Local Contacts This Week

Mrs May Edwards shopped in Ada Saturday morning. Lilly Miller and Elma Law were in Ada on business Tuesday. They visited Mrs Ethel Keef in Ada as well.

May Edwards Ada Lilly Miller Elma Law Ethel Keef

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ethel Varnadore Mrs. Henry Little Fletcher Wanda Snipes Mark and Keith North Broadway Camp Sasakwa Don Cook Inez Pennington Ville Pennington Linda Tate Mrs. Maude Horsley Treshia Doshier By Lucille Ganus F. L. Gibson Ruth Oklahoma United States Brewers Association, Inc P.O Okla Nazarene Church Maggie Sawyers Lewis Robertson Veterans Hospital Sulphur Virgie Pennington Mildred Clay Jimmy Roundtree Dewayne Roberts C. E. Hulsey Shawnee Carolyn Ward Charles Copeland Jimmy Ward Winston Ward Asher Opal Ward Michael Ward Alva Farmer Patsy Morris Bonnie Farmer Wanda Lamb Karen Cantrell Vaness Pentecostal Holiness Church Old Center Weldon Prince Jerry McDaniel Arizona Earl McDaniel Luke Neely Homer Willie Ollie Tucker Blanche Hitcher Ada Weekly Ollie Bruce Little James Hale Euel Lance Newell Little Annie Brandon Ray Lamb M. R. Tucker Ruby Blevins Elmore City Wynnewood Mary Cox Helen Grover Holloway Galey M. C. Cox Jr Hellen Martha Love Machelle Grover Ronnie van Landingham Perryton Tex Bert Jones Bert Elva Jones B. M Mack” Welch Smith ‘Funeral Home Ess Gene Smith Ada, Oklahoma Earl Watts Pat Law J. W. Law Bill Barnhill Jewell Effie Hamblin Hartshorne Marlin Hamblin Pod Law Curt Wells Billy Max Law Rita Jackson Little Robin Law Evelyn Law Virginia Harrison Lawton Cindy Miller Alvie Miller Troy Brenda Linda Henson Dallas Henry Nessel Nessel Bruce Adkins Levelland Nessels Larry Nessel Lillian Edge McAlester Ronnie Roberts Altus Edge Law J. W. Laws Fred Richardson Mr. Richardson Laws Oklahoma State Oxiaxome State Bank Bea Fs Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation And Federal Reserve System
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