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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1964
Page
7
In Union Hill Billey Curtis was knocked unconscious when cows, crowded at a water pump, pushed him during water chores. Parents found him without visible bruises. The cows are well treated as pets by the family.
Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and relatives Murry Sonny Golden F C Jones and Glenn and Ben ny Jones baled and hauled hay last week. The Robert Goldens have been on the interior of their time the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby and sons butchered a hog last week and provided the Don Newby family with fresh pork. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally included many relatives such as J. T. Tatum and James Rhynes families, and several McAnallys and Rhynes members.
Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally Annette Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Lavona Jones visited Mrs Corene Kellams and Mary Lou Wednesday. Harold Haines attended a Cub Scout meeting at Wintersmith Park Friday evening. A watermelon supper was enjoyed by the group. Haines and Mike visited Billy Bob Ashley Ada Saturday night. Haines and the Horace Golden family attended a Little League game Thursday night. Were supper guests of Mack Welch Thursday evening. They enjoyed homemade ice cream after supper. Mrs Welch said Mr Haines was a good match for eating ice cream.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Haskell Wilburns in Ada on Wednesday night and L L Crockett in Stroud on Sunday. Mrs Crockett is home from the hospital and improving. The Roses, L L Crockett, James Trivitt, Loie Trivitt, and Mrs Hazel Cameron of Stratford were in Stroud last week. Union Hill residents mourn the death of Mr J H Myers in Ada with funeral services Tuesday and burial at Egypt Cemetery. Mr Myers was a former Egypt resident.
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines and Mike visited Mrs. Gertie Summers and Mack Hart on Sunday.
Hazel Henson has been sick the past week. William Henson and Billy recently were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson and children Vern on Tex Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes and children visited the Hensons Sunday morning and took Billy Henson to church in Ada. Mrs. Johnny Allan visited Mrs. Henson Sunday. The Allan family is back home from Lawton where Mr. Allan was employed. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Summers and children and Mr. and Mrs. Duke Rhynes and children visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tatum and children Sunday.
Debbie and Charlene Coplen joined a swimming party for Craig Sweatt's birthday at Lea's Park on Saturday. The Coplens and children also attended a water show at Glenwood Park Friday morning where they had swimming lessons. Mr Charles Coplen visited Grover Keeling in Ada Monday. Janet Braden visited Debbie and Charlene Coplen Tuesday. Debbie visited Janet Thursday. The girls plan to start school in a few weeks.
Ada residents Frank Ginnis and family visited Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and their children along with Mr and Mrs George Smith and their kids. Nearby Vernon Texas, Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson and children visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally on Sunday.
Laura Haines visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Corvin and children in Ada Saturday afternoon. Randy Golden visited Mike Haines Thursday. Local families including Yollie Layne Northam Elva Jo Dennis Mo line and Mack Welch with relatives, plus Rev F L Cunningham, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp last week. Kemp visited Mrs. Mary Cook in Shawnee Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood and Terry of Grandfield Patti and Jimmy Cummings and Mr and Mrs George Cochran visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran and Helen Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jones joined Roger Richardson Mary Lou Kellams and Glenn Jones for a Sunday ski and swim outing at Lake Texoma.
Billy Roy Briggs wearing an eye patch was punched in the eye by Bobby Briggs with a stick during a family visit to Mr. and Mrs. F O Jones and Glenn Sunday. Doctors at Valley View Hospital treated the eye and will check bandage removal on Monday.
A family reunion gathered last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mc Anally. Attendees included Claude Sutterfield and family from Ada with several relatives from Ceres California Chicago Illinois Moore Oklahoma Wichita Falls Texas and Roland Sutterfield and others. It marked the Claude Sutterfield clan's first Ada visit in nine years.
Mrs Baylan Lee Latta Mrs Neva Hayes and Sherry Ada Barbara and Kathy Newby Walnut Grove and Mary Lou Kellams visited Annette Jones on Tuesday and Thursday of last week seeking support and sharing updates.
Mr and Mrs Ben Gilliam of Roff visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Bob Garner Steve and Jennifer visited the Jones household and enjoyed watermelon Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes visited the Jones family and Rev F L Cunningham Thursday.
Francis by Pathgoser Bob Medlin had a non fatal injury when a tailgate dropped from Ralph Stallworths pickup last week. He was left with scrapes and cuts but no broken bones and was taken to Valley View Hospital for examination.
The report notes Bob is much improved yet still confined to bed. He remains under care and hope is expressed for recovery and mobility soon.
A television program last Thursday featured about half of the Francis youngsters. The writer recalls taking many children to the station and lists participants including Bob and Tom Medlin Pam and Denise Buchannan Rusty and Billy Kirkes Debbie Billy and David Gibson Ladonna Fisher Cheryl Carol Bambi and Pete Hooser.
George Robert Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lee, tried to sit on a dog and was bitten on the right cheek and left ear. He received six stitches after a trampling bite and was rushed to a hospital. The dog will be watched for 10 days to two weeks.
Jackie Wesley and Leslie Gib son went to Falls Creek Friday night for the evening services and to visit with the Francis people.
Falls Creek encampment concludes with Wilburton youths and adults raising money for the trip. Participants include Kay and Linda Canida Linda Nickerson Pauletta Petty Cecyl Hooser Frieda Byers Vickie Stallworth Sharron Matthews Linda Robinson Kay Billings Ardmore Gwen Scott Sylvia Noley Pat Shero and Rev and Mrs Dalton Young Mr Petty accompanied the group for part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lindell Wilson visited Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson. They went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Byers where they all enjoyed homemade ice cream.
Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church members served lunch last Friday to men repairing the road by the church. Visiting Sunday included Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins and Helen Rogers from California, the former Helen Scroggins, plus Mrs Ann Cook Allen.
Henry Canada is back home after a hospital stay last week. He remains weak but is reported doing fine.
Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins return from a week long trip in Missouri. Rev Haskins preached at the church his mother attended for years. The note mentions a person over 100 years old.
Mrs. Ethel Baker hosted visitors last Friday night including Mr. and Mrs. Dud Rice Mr. and Mrs. Matt Cariker Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rice of Oklahoma City Other visitors during the week were Mr. and Mrs. George Dale Miss Othalene Rainbolt Mrs Geneva Crews and Mrs Edith Phillips
Mr and Mrs John Fox with Linda and Judy from Roff visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisan and children Friday night. Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar and daughters Stephanie and Anita returned home after a scenic vacation to Canada and 19 states.
Mayberry Tilley visited Ver non Gasaway Saturday morning. Dale Miller visited Jimmy Clay Friday evening. Jim Haskins of Oil Center visited Jim Tuesday evening.
Jo Gasaway returns from a three week vacation in California visiting D E Woods Mrs Will Collins and John Melton in San Francisco and Pacheco. The trip featured engagements for Martha Ann Woods and Doyle Greene. The group also visited Konawa Ada and Seminole with relatives and friends and noted several dinners visits and illnesses.
A feature note from Rev Charley Grant dated 7-02-64 discusses quips about learning, wit, honesty, and life. Quotes from N B Ed Shafer and Harry Smiley illustrate skepticism and humor. The piece mocks quick wit and moral failings while celebrating lively observation of everyday people.
Crossword style clues list with various terse hints including gentle hit washed baking pit knock Polynesian demon canvas shelter X S op throw rocks Russian coin woodwind instrument African tree sore feat land renown mineral rock indifferent eye Scottish doctor of divinity sea eagle auricle wheel advisor ingredient Ceylon trading vessel game on horseback ovum military police abbr either windstorm note of scale solution 7 8 4
Mr and Mrs George Dale and Mrs Ethel Baker attended the Wednesday performance of The King and I. Their daughter Mary Ann Mayhue played the female lead and the Dales reported they enjoyed the production.
Mr and Mrs Dud Rice hosted at lunch last Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Matt Cariker and Mrs Ethel Baker in a brief social item from the community page.
JO GASAWAY reports M. J. Tilley of Stratford spent several days in Wynnewood Memorial Hospital last week. Reno Nevada visitors greeted Mr and Mrs S B Brumley and Mr Vernon Gasaway during the weekend. Mr Kinsey, former Vanoss superintendent, and wife attend summer classes at East Central State College.
Mr and Mrs V T Gasaway and two boys Tom and Sammy visited Oklahoma City and Norman on Saturday for shopping.
Mrs Wanda Parrish and Teresa Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs C A Berger on Friday.
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