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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1964
Page
3
Mrs Don Thomas and children spent Friday visiting Mr and Mrs Casey Thomas with Mrs Bryan Thomas joining the gathering.
Mrs Thena Garrett and families from Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and children over Sunday. Rev Arthur Smith, J A Patton and families, Sharon and Beverly Martin, and Thurman Gray also visited.
Mrs Pearl Roberts and Mrs Rita Roberts Cathy and Kinney visited Mrs Nannie Cox Thursday. Mrs Pearl Roberts hung curtains for Mrs Cox and shared supper. Hazel Newby visited Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway Stratford spent Wednesday with Mrs Cox. Helen Cox visited Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Clinnie Crow and Eddie Hayes visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Monday afternoon for a social call.
Anna Mae Sutton and Chris and Beverly visited Mrs. Vance Price, Sutton’s mother, on Saturday.
George Lewis underwent eye surgery at Valley View Hospital on Friday and is improving at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and Tamara are receiving dental treatment. The notes indicate routine procedures during a family appointment at a local clinic.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their daughters visited Mr and Mrs Euvonne Franks and Janice Monday night for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Albert Crow traveled to Shaw for a business trip. The visit occurred on a Friday, with no further details on purpose or outcomes recorded.
Morning rain brings a cool, pleasant feel as vegetable gardens look healthy and residents enjoy the temperate weather improving mood and vitality.
Mrs Elva Lane visited Mrs Jewel Jones recently and delivered a thoughtful housewarming gift for her new home in a friendly social visit.
Mrs. Geraldine Haskins is home from Valley View Hospital and helping in the Oil Center store she operates.
Many people in and around Oil Center are taking vacations or planning trips soon as summer approaches, with families budgeting time off and employers approving leave.
The speaker recalls wartime California and awaits Oklahoma mail for letters and any news, stressing that even a little news is welcome today. A nostalgic comment on trasform of communication and value of newspapers.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Baker and four children moved into their Broadway home after arriving Monday from Salt Lake City Utah Dorthy Fracis Crumley is Mrs Baker The piece notes a cow death at Luther Moss farm and visits from Gene Reeves and family Lack of rain is the implicit local concern at the end Boyce Bain returns from 18 months US Army duty in Germany and meets his nearly one year old son in Dickinson Texas. Virgle Luke was a patient last week at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville.
Mrs Mae Williams returned to her home in Royce City Texas after visiting Mrs Grace Black Thursday. Thursday dinner guest was Mrs Sam Elliott from Broken Arrow. Gladston Kidwell of Lindsay visited with his mother Mrs TK Kidwell and other relatives the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dyson of Ada visited his sisters Mrs. Nora Weldon and Mrs. Minnie Short on Saturday.
Recent guests at the Hastings residence included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trivitt and grandchildren Rickey and Sherry from Bakersfield California and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fox from Hold.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Priest and their son Mike from Edmond visited over the weekend with Mrs Priest’s parents Mr and Mrs Luther Moss.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Borders and daughters Karen and Joan Walker came back Saturday from a sightseeing trip in New Orleans. They described the journey as very interesting and enjoyable.
Mrs Walter Melton is vacationing in Clinton Tennessee and visiting her daughter Mrs Lon Morris and Mr Morris.
Mrs. George Cosper is home for a few days from Valley View Hospital. Friends and family hope she will recuperate at home after several weeks of hospitalization.
Weekend guests included her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Sam Murphey and daughters Meladee and Sandra from Tulsa.
Mrs. Mary Gault of Norman spent a weekend with her son Tom Gault his wife and family and with her daughter Mrs. Bob Plunk and family in the same area.
C R Cook returning from Muskogee where he worked for the railroad became ill in Eufaula. He asked his wife to meet him at Wetumka. His in laws joined to drive the couple’s other car to Allen, and C R was taken to Physicians and Surgeons Clinic for checkup and hospitalization.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ezzell departed Tuesday for Mount Paramount California after visiting Mrs. Ezzell's sister Mrs. Cora Williams and her niece and family the R. L. Morrises. They also called on his brother and family Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ezzell in Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs Bud Votaw Mr and Mrs C E Votaw and Mrs Elmer Moore visited an uncle Ben Votaw a patient in Holdnville. The group also visited an aunt Mrs Nettie Votaw who is a patient in a Holdenville nursing home.
Weekend guests were her brother and sister in law Glen Conditt and his wife and their daughter and son in law Norman Gibbs and his wife from Wichita Kansas.
Rev. Frank Hughes of Broken Arrow spoke Friday night as state VLB secretary of the Church of God. An ice cream social followed the services.
Mr and Mrs James Pogue and their son Marcus arrived Sunday from Needles California for a visit with Mrs Vesta Stout and sister and family Mr and Mrs Harold Marler and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Braxton with Glen and Carter of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Flemming with Mike and Jerry of Wetumka are listed among related households.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Mead hosted a visit from Mr Mead sister Miss Mabelle Mead of Bartlesville during the past week. Mr and Mrs Paul C Jones of Weewoka were Thursday guests.
Mr and Mrs Lois Rinehart visited in Oklahoma City Sunday with their sons Dean and Lesley Rinehart and daughter in law Mrs Jerry Milney and families.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Huckeby visit with their son Dennis Huckeby and Nettie Huckeby in Oklahoma City over the weekend joining other relatives for a family gathering.
Mrs Edna Rinehart came home Saturday from Valley View Hospital after a spell of illness.
Mr and Mrs Ed Wilson and Mr and Mrs George Miller attended funeral services Sunday at the Methodist Church in Getty for Emil Robey. Burial followed in New Cemetery. Robey was a cousin of Mrs Miller.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J D Shires were Mrs Shires sister Mrs Tom Dooley and family and Mrs Shires niece Darlene Ritchie Fort Worth Texas Darlene remained for an extended visit.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Alford visited Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sawyers Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Royce Garrett and children and Mr and Mrs Jim McLain spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett and children. Mrs Callie Garrett attended Nazarene Church services Wednesday night and then stayed overnight with the Buck Garretts and their children.
Mrs. Elma Nix and daughters Jo Ann Lee and Janet Nix visited Mr. Frank King who has been ill for several weeks. Sunday a larger group including Mrs. Sandy, Janet Nix, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett, Coy Byrd and Earl Huff called on him.
Mrs. Van Harlin hosted her son Rodney Harlin and his children Kenny and Teddy from Oklahoma City.
Lula Mrs. Guy Busbee of Stonewall and Mr. Jess Glover with Mrs. Glover of Jenks visited Monday with Ed Smith. The social visit highlighted community ties and local residents meeting with neighbors.
Diane Woodall and Gerty recently visited their aunt Lucille Woodall during the previous week in a family gathering that highlighted kinship and hometown connections.
Mr and Mrs P J Lewis and Roger arrived Monday from Anaheim California for a visit with Mrs Lewis parents Mr and Mrs Frank Reeves and other relatives.
The Nazarene Church in Stonewall began a revival Sunday night with Pastor N. E. Whitehead delivering the message. Services are at 7 30 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.
Mrs Jency Weatherly hosted guests including her sister and husband Smokey and Ada Davis. Ada attended with Mr and Mrs Smokey Davis. Mr and Mrs Bill Harold from Hennepin visited the Weatherlys. Mr and Mrs Stacy Howell and their Oxnard California children joined Monday afternoon. Mrs Howell is the Weatherlys youngest daughter.
Mr and Mrs John Clifford and Sami Elane and Frankie Ada visited Tuesday night with Mrs D R Clifford. The group dined with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Ada along with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader and Sami Debbie Donnie Ronnie and Mrs D R Clifford. They also visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Geneva Bethuven Ada and Mr and Mrs John Clifford. The Cliffords left for Hereford Texas last Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Harden with Terry and Linda Velma visit the Harden parents. Mrs Sonny Leader with Diana and Donna Kay visit Ada with Mrs Virgie Alberson and Ada. Skippy Leader Ada Jane Judy Harkins Boise City and Dixie visit Friday with Sonny Leader and Diana and Donna Kay. They all swim at the Leaders lake on the farm.
James Treas, Larry and Barry Latta and a friend visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs.
Mrs Sonny Leader Diana and Donna Kay visited Saturday with Mrs Virgie Alberson Margaret and Clo Dean Ada. They went to Allen to eat dinner with Rollen Duncan. Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty Latta visited Saturday night with Mr and Donna Kay. They all went to visit Mr and Mrs Miles Lacy. They played dominoes.
Mrs J C Treas of Ahloso Mr and Mrs W B Evans of Kingston Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Donnie and Ronnie Mr and Mrs Luther Crum of Coal Gate and the Woods family of Clarita attended the Crum family reunion at McKinney Texas Sunday. About 60 people enjoyed a picnic lunch then pictures songs and visiting.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hill and Donald joined Mr and Mrs Jake Treas Mr and Mrs Chester Treas Joan Mark and Mrs Margie Brooks for a Sunday gathering at Wintersmith Park Ada reflecting a family reunion.
Dickie Clifford and Debbie Clifford had dinner and supper Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis and Skip. Larry Johnston visited Sunday afternoon.
Ed Smith went home with his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jess Glover of Beggs after a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston Betsy and Phillip visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Knox Sweat in Maysville.
Mr and Mrs Carl Watts and Patricia Kerr visited the Oren Kerr family over the weekend. Patricia, Stonewall High School graduate, works as secretary to the credit manager at John A Brown Store. The Treas family reunion drew 21 families, with Mrs Kerr’s nephew Denis Smith from Phoenix, Ariz, spending Sunday night.
Virginia Brock spent Monday night with Sandra Brashier. Other guests included Mrs. Sonny Leader Diana and Donna and Mrs. D R Clifford Debbie Donnie and Ronnie in the Brashier residence.
Sue Cooper and Brenda Cot trell ate dinner Sunday with Da ma Jo Dennis in Stonewall.
Sharon McGuire of Ada spent time last week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks. Mrs Brooks sewed Sharon several new dresses during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Wofford and their children Jackie and Melinda spent the weekend with the parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford and Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat in Pampa Texas.
Tupelo 14 and under beat Byng 9 to 2 while Tupelo High School won 2 to 1. Players Dickie Clifford Lula Elmer Bruner Frank Cochran Larry Whisenhunt Attendee Ellis Fortner helped the outings.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Brady Karla and Susan Norman and Mr and Mrs Fred Williams of Ada ate dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Williams.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Wofford and Darline of Latta visited Sun day with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford.
Mr. and Mrs. Orthur Reed of Ada visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnston, sharing a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs D R Clifford appear with Donnie and Ronnie and Mrs Birtie in a brief local notice. No further details accompany the names.
Okmulgee residents hosted relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Riley Cozad and Janice Butler. Ed die Boyd, 11, suffered a rattlesnake bite in the Boyd yard and was rushed to a doctor. The region also notes family visits from Duncan Fresno Enid and Conway Arkansas, with several relatives mentioned.
Mr and Mrs C B Vinson returned Monday to their Bakersfield California home after visiting Mr Vinson s mother Mrs Susie Vinson and his sister Mrs C B Davis and other relatives in the area
Saturday guests of Mrs. W A Cottrell were her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Rog er Smith Tulsa.
Evans and Mrs. Audrey Treas spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Irene Seedman in Denison Texas.
Lois Lillard spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Lester Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and Debbie Clifford visited Sunday with Mrs. Polk Cross and Tupe.
Diana and Donna Kay, Lula, Mrs. Virgie Alberson, Margar et te, Clo Dean, Skippy and James Leader, Ada, Mrs. Ann Harkins, Judy and Jane, Boise City, Rollen Duncan and Hazel Allen, and Mrs. Joan Teel, Glor ia Jean, Kathryn and Chester, Salina, enjoyed a day of outing at Platt National Park Sulphur on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs King and Ada, Mr and Mrs Ben Hooper and girls from Pontotoc, and Mr and Mrs Guy Griffin with Ruby from Fittstown stayed with Mr and Mrs Miles Lacy Saturday. They enjoyed a lively dominoes game as Jimmy Lacy returned home after a week with his uncle and aunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Lindell Smith and Terri and Mike from Altus visited last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann. Ross Wommack of Sulphur visited Ira Wommack Thursday. Jon Ann Wommack and Linda Scroggins of Ada stayed with Ira Wommack’s family and returned home Sunday afternoon. Linda Scroggins and son David from Ada joined the trip.
Mr and Mrs Albert Peve with granddaughter Glen da West spent the weekend in Bogota Texas as guests of his sister and family Mr and Mrs George Marshall Dianne Jim my Jerry and Buddy Returning home Sunday they stopped in Amiers to visit Albert cousins Mrs Ola Steel man and Evertt Isa bell who owns a station and garage in Antlers
Mrs. Alfa Isaacs Ada and daughters Delores Berry Kay and Keith Wichita Falls spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Berryman Sasakwa Mr and Mrs Marion Abbot Also Mrs Trudy Nance visited Monday morning They exchanged recipes and picked cucumbers to pickle one another's produce
Mrs. Roshie Sliger of Owl Creek and daughter Miss June Sliger of Ada spent time Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. Charlie Sliger of Ada visited last Thursday, and the group went fishing. Eugene Hobbs and babies also called on the Pendergrasses Thursday evening.
Mrs. Cullen Hampton spent Thursday with daughter Avanell Burnett and children in Ada. They visited Friday night with Jack Gibson and family. Sunday afternoon they visited again with Leota Vaughn Barnett and others in Ada and went fishing together.
Jimmy Ray Nickells Calvin was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter, sharing an informal social visit.
Mr and Mrs Coy Gibson and daughter Julie of Guymon spent days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C L Gibson of Stonewall and other relatives. The gathering included Troy Gibson Cindy Oklahoma City Mrs Lee Elliott Fitzhugh and family. Minda Phillips hosted cousin Paul Maddox and six children from Los Angeles plus Mae Maddox and Joyce Holland from Coalgate and Arvel Phillips east of Jesse. Minda attended the Old Settlers Reunion at Stonewall Lake and spoke with former residents she had not seen in years.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Griffin of Campbell California visited Stonewall and Ada last week due to the death of Mrs. Griffin's mother. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Romind. Their son Norby Romind of Eureka and his wife, and their son Dee Romind with his wife and children were also visiting Sunday.
Mrs F Stewart of Ada notes Grif fins visited his mother Mrs Ada Griffin Crow in Stonewall. Sybil Crow visiting Ada Crow for a few days. Sybil lives in Coalgate. Ladies visited Mr and Mrs George Barnes Friday night. Mrs Otha Morrison returns to Ada from Texas after spending last year with her daughter. She spent last week in Stonewall visiting sister Mrs Ada Crow and brother Arthur McCurdy and his wife.
Bill Morris and his son Billy of Houston Texas visit Stonewall with his mother Mrs Ora Morris during the stay they enjoy time with family and local acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Boner and their daughter Deanne with a friend Donna Herdes of Noble Illinois visit nephew Mr and Mrs Jack Mc Nutt and Jackie. They had lunch at home then drove to Lake Texoma Sunday afternoon to fish and enjoy the water.
Saturday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse included Mr. and Mrs. Dave McCoy and Ray mond Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Clouse and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Goodpasture, all of Double Lakes. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Shorty McCool and children Kathy and Gary, Atoka.
Mr and Mrs Larry Reed Phillips and baby traveled to Texas to visit the couple's parents Mr and Mrs H H Phillips this past weekend.
Mrs Beulah Owens Barnsdall is visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn in Barnsdall Oklahoma where they are staying as guests.
Mrs Inda McKeel and Margaret called on Mr and Mrs T T Lowman this past Sunday to see her brother and his wife.
The Nazarene Church of Stonewall announced last week's Sunday school attendance at 45 participants, reflecting steady community participation.
Mrs. Sally Rives and Mrs. Bertha Chism from Atoka visited Mrs. H. B. Burkhart on Sunday afternoon. they are cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burkhart of Chandler spent the day with Mrs. Burkhart to reunite their children Carl and Gail who had stayed with their grandmother all week.
Lt. Col. and Mrs. A. P. Willingham and Jamey of Fort Worth Texas spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Willingham.
Mrs Ethel Reeves of Madill visits her daughter and husband and her sister Mrs Elma Winn and brother Luther Gorrell in the home of Mr and Mrs B J Jennings during the stay.
Mrs. John Clouse welcomed her two sisters Mrs. Catherine Daniels of Hickman Tennessee and Mrs. Adeline Weaver of Sparta Tennessee on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weaver and Angela joined them at Stonewall. The trio had not been together for eight years.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Scott along with David and Steve are spending a few days of their vacation in Arkansas visiting local sights and enjoying leisure time together.
Mrs. R. L. Johnson and Alice visit her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. B L Hale in Great Bend Kansas. She also visits another sister Mrs Joe Bryan and her family in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Jack Sandlin spent the weekend in Bristow visiting their son in law and grandchildren Mr and Mrs J W Ward and daughters The brief family trip highlights a traditional weekend gathering in the community setting with extended relatives.
Dr. Bill Estep of Fort Worth spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Shellenberger and family. He led both morning and evening services at Stonewall Baptist Church during the pastor Robert Haskins absence. Estep is a professor at a Fort Worth college.
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