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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
10
Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith notes visits from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Summers and their sons on Monday. Sgt. Paul Parker accompanied by J. S. Stanfield for Tuesday evening visit. L. L. Richards called Thursday morning at the home of Alvie L. Griffith.
Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell of Lightning Ridge visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey.
Mrs. Evert Summers visited Thursday with Mrs. Sampson Summers and Mrs. Ola Hodges along with Phyllis and Roberta at Roff. Hodges and Phyllis later took Gertle home and stayed for a while.
Mrs J E Dunn spent Sunday to Thursday afternoon with her daughter Mrs Earl Stewart and family at Fitzhugh. Mrs Stewart brought her mother home and they visited Mrs Alva Johnson on the way. Mrs John Dunn and Don were at the Dunn home for a visit that afternoon.
Teresa Royce Edith and Cheryl Griffith of Fort Worth Texas visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson with their parents for a weekend gathering.
Mrs. J. S. Stanfield and her mother, Mrs. J. E. Dunn, visited Thursday evening with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May.
Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell spent Friday evening with Mrs in a social gathering. The report notes a cordial visit highlighting neighborhood camaraderie and hospitality.
Evertt Cottrell and Merlyn Lee were Friday night visitors of Mack Summers, sharing an informal social visit and catching up on neighborhood events.
Mr and Mrs Herbert L Griffith and Gene spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith.
Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson visited until bedtime Friday with Mrs Grant Johnson and May. They spent Friday morning with Mrs Alva Johnson and her grandchildren Teresa Royce Edith and Cheryl.
Mr and Mrs Pete Jones along with Carolyn and Betty of Bells Texas visited Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles on Saturday Carolyn and Betty stayed overnight with the Ownbeys and Mr and Mrs Jones later went to Ada to spend the night with his parents
Royce Griffith visited Friday and Saturday with Charles Ownbey. Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles called on Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Bob Davis joined by Larry and Betty from Lawrence visited Friday afternoon with Mrs John Davis and James Robin.
Alvis Griffith was a luncheon guest Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith, sharing a social visit at their home.
Mr and Mrs Howard McKnight and Mrs Ottis McWhirter of Ft Worth Texas and Mrs J D Johnson of Ada were Saturday morning visitors of Mrs Grant Johnson and May.
An electrical storm Friday night damaged an REA line in front of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffiths home. The outage lasted from before midnight to about 7:30 a m Sunday as a bolt broke an insulator and caused a line short. Neighbors B B Ownbey and E V Ownbey also reported milking cows by hand with each cow yielding about a gallon more milk than usual.
Mrs E V Ownbey visited Sunday morning with Mrs Grant Johnson and May after Sunday school. May has missed the past three Sundays because of a cold.
Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield and Mrs Evert Summers attend the Fifth Sunday Singing Convention in Ada on Sunday afternoon with local church members and visitors in attendance.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ownhey and family included Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Majors and their daughter Peggy Carlton, Mark and Chris of Sapulpa, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jones, Carolyn and Betty of Bells, Texas.
Mr Charley Dunn and Mrs J S Stanfield visited Sunday evening plus Mrs J E Dunn hosted the gathering as part of a neighborly social.
Lt and Mrs Joe T Griffith of Del City visited his parents Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith from Sunday afternoon until Monday afternoon.
P. T. McConnell visited Alvie Griffith Sunday morning. Mrs. A. G. Gaar and Iris of Ada called Sunday afternoon, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie.
Mrs Lena Francis of Holdenville visited with Mr and Mrs L L Crockett. Their son J R Crockett also spent the summer here with his parents. He teaches in the Spaulding School system.
Mrs Alta Atteberry Mrs Pearl Surgnier Miss Florence Harold and Mr and Mrs E H Caperton motored to Mill Creek Friday night May 20 where they attended the Eastern Star initiation services.
Robert Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Don Robinson is a patient in Frisco Hospital St Louis Mo with a liver ailment. He is expected to stay about six weeks. His wife Virginia accompanied him to Oklahoma City last Sunday while his father traveled by train to join him. Don returned home Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Doug Norris of Sherman Texas won an upright deep freeze by registering at a store. They delivered the freezer to her parents Mr and Mrs O H Walker whose large garden now benefits from a perfect way to store vegetables.
A bouquet was delivered to the Methodist Church on Mother's Day in memory of Mrs. Mattie Wilcoxson, who died December 24, 1951. The arrangement came from Lillian Ola Wilcoxson of Oklahoma City. The Wilcoxsons were longtime pioneers of the community.
Mrs Vera Wilcoxson Mrs Marie West and Mrs Jim Norman attended the Eastern Star friends night at Stonewall on Monday night May 23.
Mrs. Ethel Hooser returned home last week after several days of convalescence at her daughter’s residence with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carson of Sapulpa. She was reportedly suffering from laryngitis and flu.
The W M A met last Thursday for the Royal Service with a covered dish luncheon at noon and quilting in the afternoon. Attendees included Mrs M E Lambert, Mrs Clara McCom as, Mrs Carl Wheeler, Mrs Mollie Ascue, Mrs Ethel Hooser, Mrs L L Crockett, and Mrs Mabel Cobern.
Residents note an unusually loud series of firecrackers in the days leading up to the Fourth of July. Some fear continued blasts may force people to block out the noise with ear protection.
Kelley and son David took turns plowing the garden with a horse of themselves after heavy rains made the ground hard. Kelley vows to buy a garden tractor or plant no garden next year, a plan David supports. The Ada WEEKLY subscription is now written for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lee, who recently moved from Francis to Enid.
A reader recalls Mrs. H. C. Canada planning her first mess of new potatoes for supper last week. The note reflects how early spring crops appear in household menus and thoughts of fresh produce.
Mr. Atteberry says a washed out bridge on the Katy line forces trains to run over the Frisco from Okmulgee to Denison Texas. Replacement is expected to take about two weeks.
Mr and Mrs J N Atteberry are joined by his sister Miss Della Atteberry of Kingston and Mr and Mrs Joe Atteberry and Darlene of Sulphur in a family gathering noted in this notice.
M. E. Harris is seen performing remodeling work at the residence of Bush Wright and Mrs. Pauline Harwood.
Mrs. R. C. Wilson and her children have returned home after a week in Logansport Louisiana visiting her mother Mrs. C. R. Baker and other relatives.
The Church of Christ expands with two new classrooms and now holds services every Wednesday at 7 30. Pastor Ira Wommack of Oakman leads the congregation.
Billy Ray Wilson of Ada visited here with his uncle and family Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilson along with Lona Glenda and David for a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Clellen Scroggins and son Larry of Francis visited with Mr and Mrs Leon Scroggins of near Ada, sharing a family gathering with relatives in the region.
Word reached last week that R G Duke suffered a stroke and is hospitalized in Oklahoma City. The couple, former Ada residents, taught at Francis school with him as superintendent and her in home economics. Hope for a quick recovery and return home.
A reader recalls two rattlesnake incidents nearby, noting a snake killed about a mile east of Francis and another in the railroad yards near the depot, comparing local numbers to Okeene and Waynoka.
Mrs. Monroe Lee and Mrs. Jessie Lee host visitors from Ada Oakman and Homer. The group includes Loyd Kay Dandra Judy Rosetta Ida Bell Hodges and others. Mrs. Lee reports a busy spell canning English peas as Mrs J O Nickerson and Mrs Thelma Lewis recently called on the Lees.
May our community extend sympathies to the family of Bill Coburn on the death of his father W. E. Coburn of Sapulpa. His mother is now with her son Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coburn. The Coburns went to Sapulpa last weekend and were there for Memorial Day.
Mrs. Ida Lee known as Aunt Ida visits with sister Mrs. Dora Hooser and brothers Mr and Mrs John Baker Mr and Mrs Alvin Baker and Jim Baker. Mrs. Hooser and Mrs. Lee spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs E W West.
Mr and Mrs Glen Pud Smith and Glenda of Tupelo spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Horten Smith.
Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and their sons Lonnie and Marion from near Ada visited here with his parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts traveled to Oklahoma City on a business trip last Sunday.
Lindel Wilson of Altus Air Force Base spent last weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Canada included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Canada and son Gary of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Canada of Rav ia, David Kelley and Jack Haley. The Cecil Canadas and Howard Canada later returned home with the Grover Canadas for the night.
Miss Bernice Chaddick has returned home after visiting here with her mother Mrs Rebecca Chaddick during the past week.
Sid Gaylor from Noble and his mother Mrs. Mollie Gaylor visited here last Sunday along with Mrs. Rebecca Chaddick who joined them during the day.
In recognition of two years of service, Rev. Mack Caffey and his family received a dinner from the First Baptist Church congregation. A large crowd attended as the sermon and fellowship were praised, reflecting wide city respect for his leadership.
The Rev. Richard Hedger delivered his last sermon at First Methodist Church Sunday morning before leaving for Dallas to continue his work with Perkins.
The Stillwater congregation formed on Easter plans a church on campus services at the Student Union Building while a ground and parsonage are prepared. Rev Hedger receives a parting gift from the congregation and Mrs Ed Sifford becomes the second Oklahoma woman elder.
Vacation Bible schools start next Monday June 6 at Free Will Baptist and First Methodist churches. All children in Stonewall and surroundings are invited to attend either school. More workers are urgently needed at both locations.
Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts visited Lindsay on Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Pete Holmes. The Hawkins and Roberts families joined in placing flowers at family graves and shared dinner at a nearby park. They later called on Mrs Floyd Rayborn, Mr Roberts sister, at Bradley.
Mrs. W. C. Montgomery of Weatherford Texas has stayed with her sister Mrs. Mary Hoyle and Mrs. Myrtle Morris for three weeks and intends to return home late in the week.
Mrs. Bertha Satterwhite, visiting relatives, has traveled to Odessa Texas to be with her daughter Mrs. Bob Killion. A foot injury sustained two weeks ago proved a more serious fracture after x rays, and her foot will be cast once swelling subsides.
Buck Garrett returns home after a siege in Valley View for back injury treatment. He is ordered to complete bed rest for three weeks, with a promise that the休 assignment will be the hardest work he has ever done.
Mr and Mrs Bob Greenlee and Bobby will arrive Friday to spend a week with Mrs Greenlees mother Mrs John Roan whose health is not good.
The notice details local residents visiting families in California and Oklahoma, with several out-of-town trips and a June 12 homecoming day in Stonewall. It mentions a splendid dinner and renewing old acquaintances, plus church activities and travel to Ada Shawnee and Dardeanelle Arkansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Anderson and family Mr. and Mrs. Troy Dame and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones all of Bartlesville plus their mother Mrs. Jewell Jones came to Stonewall for the holiday. Jewell Jones hosted the gathering at her Stonewall home after staying in Bartlesville.
Mothers of ten and under Little League players plan a bake sale at Craddock's store starting at 10 a m Saturday. Proceeds go to a fund for buying uniforms for the boys team. Donations of food and other gifts are welcomed. The organizers expect broad support.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. King drove to Rofs Sunday for their daughter who had stayed with her grandparents all week and attended Bible school while there.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Taylor and sons of Oklahoma City spent Sunday night and Monday with the A. B. Kings. They loaded the children picnic dinner and fishing gear for a trip to Tupelo. No fish were caught to tell a tale.
Mrs. H. H. Allen arrived at Valley View on Monday for a check up and observation accompanied by her daughter Mrs. C.
D Stone and granddaughter Mrs. Frank Bynum join Mr and Mrs Buck Murphy in Eunice New Mexico for a vacation spending time with the Bynums and relatives on summer break.
Mr and Mrs George Allen of Oklahoma City spend the day with his parents Mr and Mrs H H Allen highlighting enduring family ties in a quiet town visit.
Mr and Mrs Fred McKeel and daughter Margaret hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs Roland McGraw of Sand Springs joining first. The group decorated graves at Ross and enjoyed a Park picnic with relatives from Mineola Kan Stratford and Midwest City. Later Mary Weise of Mineola and her granddaughter Margaret Weise of Midwest City joined the visit.
Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Vernon Barrett Mr and Mrs Ronald Trower Mr and Mrs Leonard Wicks and son Dudley all of Midwest City Mr and Mrs Orval Meadows Mrs Eugene Lough of Aioka and Mr and Mrs Eeward Lance and a niece Barbara Williamson of Ada.
Mrs. Annie Williamson is home after a six week visit in Pueblo Colorado. She visited with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Rust Mr and Mrs Chester Uhlich and a granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs John Usso.
Mrs Myrtle Fuller of Sea graves Texas visits Mr and Mrs Ora Morris. Also in Sea graves are Mr and Mrs Clayton Harper and Mr and Mrs Buddy Harper splitting time between the Morrises and Mrs Minnie Harper. Others visiting include George Harper of Oklahoma City Frank and Macon Harper and Dr Lula Darnell of Tulsa. Sunday they all met at Sportsmen's Park for a picnic.
Mrs. Myrtle Fuller expects her brother George Harper of Oklahoma City and his wife to arrive for a visit at the end of the week. Afterward they will travel to Louisville Kentucky to visit in the Fuller's hometown.
Bob Markley attended Sapulpa on Sunday for the 25th reunion of his high school class, gathering with fellow graduates and reminiscing about old times.
Mrs. Mary E. Richard and her children Barbara and Gary visited Lawton over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Willingham. The Willinghams returned to Lawton with their daughter while Gary undergoes a tonsillectomy and convalesces.
Mrs Effie Morris and her daughter Mrs Robbie Keeney with son Don Van Buskirk visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Rae Garrett. They spent their vacation here with her mother and visited other relatives. Robbie and Don visited Tuesday with Don's Grandpa Bill Van Buskirk who lives on Highway 13. He formerly lived in Center until health issues led him to move nearer family and he sold his Center home to build near his daughter Mr and Mrs Kirk Wells.
Mr and Mrs Odell Keeney and Don Van Buskirk with Mrs Effie Morris and Mr and Mrs L C Riddle shared supper Thursday night. L C and Odell fished on Wednesday and Thursday. the catch was not learned. The Keeneys left for California Friday morning to reach their jobs on Monday.
Mrs. Roda Henry and Mrs. Tommie Henry visited Rae Garrett on Tuesday afternoon. They came from Ada to see Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henry Millard Henry and Jake Henry and their children and from Oakland California with five quilt tops cotton linings and thread for Rae Garrett. They plan to return home in a month.
Mrs Opel Sullivan and her daughter from Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and family and Mr and Mrs Luther Sullivan and Mr and Mrs Tom Murphy and a family during the week.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett report their son Johny Lee was bitten by a young tarantula in the cellar Saturday night. They say he appeared all right afterward though they fear possible ill effects from the encounter.
The note expresses concern for Mrs Johnie Grove who was ill Sunday morning and staying with the Grove grandparents before returning home. Friends wish her a quick recovery.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra and Karla Stalling joined Rae Garrett for a visit Saturday night. After deciding the cloud had passed, everyone went to bed. A thunderstorm delivered frequent lightning and rain with gardens and pastures looking well afterward.
Mr and Mrs Midge McDonald are nearing completion of their new house. The couple is praised for hard work and solid management while hoping they do not overwork and harm their health before the project is finished.
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday to visit their daughter and were joined by Mr and Mrs Arlis Martin and the girls. The girls returned with them for a few days as school is out. Mr and Mrs J T Johnson and
Darrel and Philip, two boys from Oklahoma City, traveled Saturday to Ada to spend time with their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Thompson and Mrs. Hill.
Sandra Burk and her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk had Sunday dinner together and visited a singing convention at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada in the afternoon.
Mrs. Tiss Vandever and daughters Paula Kay and Mary Pat and Mrs. Manell Foote of Oklahoma City visited Rae Garrett and family Monday. They planned a cemetery trip and later visited Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Vandever in Ada with Mrs. Foote.
A family get together at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett Escue May 29 and 30 included cemetery visits and grave decorating. Dinner guests from Tulsa included Clinton Dane Andrews W C Brown Ida Guess and others with strong family links noted.
Mrs June Henry and Tisa visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Everett Ecue and children Roberta Roger and Linda Sue.
Mrs. Roahda Henry of California, Mrs. Tommie Henry and Gail and Mrs. Dora Parker of Ada visited Friday with Mrs. Bridie Escue, Roberta, Roger and Linda Sue.
Jeannie Cooper named special delegate for outstanding 4-H work. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Son Cooper of Lula. Fred and Jeannie Williams are juniors at Tupelo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Williams of Lula.
Sharon Wofford joined Joan Treas and Matt Wade in visiting Tupelo school on Monday to observe classes and meet staff. They discussed programs and student progress with faculty.
Darrell Stonecioner, Dickie Clifford, Nancy Marsh, Joyce Brown and Jeannie Wade visited a Tupelo school Tuesday. The next day high school pupils traveled to Sulphur and Ballard's Park. Lula students joining included Shirley Williams, Charles Marsh, Alice Brown, Agnes Cochran, Francis Roger, Peggy Johnston, Jeannie Cooper, Linda Wisenhunt, John Clifford, David Fortner, Patsy Nickels and June Wofford.
Ishamel Upton of Tishomingo spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford.
S-Sgt Clovis Thompson of Sacramento, California, dined with the Brooks family and others in Ada. He is stationed at Mather Air Force Base, California, and was en route on a trip to Texas and Oklahoma, returning from Tinker Field in Oklahoma. Also noted are Ronnie Rowe, Billy McGuire, and Doyin Wofford joining local meals with John Clifford and Dickie Clifford.
Mr and Mrs Donald Brook and Linda and Diane of Ada hosted and visited. David Fortner dined Sunday with Mrs D R Clifford. Willis Wofford of Ada visited Sunday with Dickie Clifford.
Fred Williams and Jeannie Cooper were selected to represent Tupelo 4-H Club at the 39th state 4-H roundup May 31 to June 3 at Oklahoma State University Stillwater campus. Williams will present an original speech on Soil Improvement and Dairy Farming. Larry Brooks, son of Mr and Mrs Greer Brooks, has joined the Air Force and is stationed in San Antonio Texas after finishing Tupelo High School this year.
Mr and Mrs Donal Brooks Linda and Diane of Ada spent Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.
Mrs. Elmer Collier and Mr and Mrs Will Campbell of Henryetta join Otto Read of Norman and Mrs Alice Coffey of Ada with families including Johnny Crawford and Mrs Crawford of Tupelo in a local social note. Additional households in Ada and nearby areas appear in the incomplete list.
Tamer Johnston of Ada Judy Johnston of Stonewall Mrs Carl Murray of Pauls Valley Mrs Lois Clifford Debra Donnie and Ronnie attended the Lula Cemetery gathering on Sunday. The Lula Home Demonstration Club sponsored the move and invite donations for upkeep to Mrs Buck Sweat Allen Route One.
Billy Glen McGuire of Ada and Dickie Clifford spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks.
Willis Wofford visited last week and this week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brook. He helped plant their crops during the stay.
Lloyd Johnston of Stonewall assists his father Paul Johnston with continuing cotton planting. The work remains unfinished as they press on through the field.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and son of Stonewall and nephew Skipper Davis of Ahloso were at Mrs Lester Davis of Ahloso who is a patient at Valley View Hospital Lester Davis is part owner at Lula Grocery Store Mr and Mrs Jess Glover of Jinks are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith Mr and Mrs Burtis Smith visited last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith
Mr and Mrs James Hill and daughter of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Carl Hill. Also present were Mr and Mrs Waldo Byrd and Doyce of Stonewall for Monday dinner.
Mr and Mrs Gene Treas of Ahloso spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas in a family observance.
County health nurse Mrs Jack Eden visited on Wednesday to assess public health needs and discuss community outreach programs with local officials. The visit focused on assessing vaccination coverage and addressing health concerns in the county.
Burtis Williams shared a Wednesday dinner with Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda and Diane in Ada, showcasing a local social gathering.
Local classified ad note inviting readers to place notices for buying selling trading renting and related needs. Provides contact number FE 2 4433 for placing ads and inquiries.
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