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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1966

Page

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Oklahoma faces drought squeeze on wheat crop outlook

Oklahoma may not reach an average harvest as drought and late rains threaten a bumper crop. Independent estimates place output around 80 to 90 million bushels, well below last year's 132.9 million and shy of government forecasts.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Associated Press Western Wheat Belt Independent and Farm Cooperative Grain U.S. Agriculture Department Gene Wheeler Wheeler Brothers Grain Co Watonga Kenneth Allen Perryton Equity Exchange Perryton Tex Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles Enid Chester Robins Union Equity Cooper Kansas Pittman

Galley Gossip Adds Townsfolk to Cards and Visits

Mary Laseman reports a flurry of visits across Cooper tion Roosevelt Hobart and Shawnee. Families like the Davises Stevens and Harrold along with many others travel to Blair Gainsville Ada and Stratford to visit relatives attend church and mark birthdays. The piece notes travel to Blair and a fourth birthday celebration and a hospital visit at Valley View with local families including the Law and Nelson clans.

Mary Laseman Harold Davis Thurman Stevens Harold Lee Cooperton Roosevelt Hobart Blair Neal Baumwart Joel Davis Cleo Davis Gainsville J. E. Pybas Betty

Oklahoma City ear operation for Roberta Hodges

Roberta Hodges underwent an ear operation in an Oklahoma City hospital on June 2. The Bill Chaney family from Colorado will reside in Ross for the summer. Weldon Hayes returned home after teaching in Kew City. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burleson visited a daughter Bonnie Coffer in Big Spring. W A Evans is a patient in Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Hobart Hayes and Weldon accompanied Mr. Hayes to Ada to board a bus to Oklahoma City. Mrs. Ethel Reed returned home after two weeks visiting her son Bob Owens and family in Roslon Louisiana.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Weldon Prince Hansel Burk Shawnee Floy Burk Ada Keesler Air Force Base Miss Wichita Kan Roberta Hodges Oklahoma City Bill Chaney Colorado Ross Ralph Burleson Big Spring Bonnie Coffer Ethel Reed Bob Owens Roslon

Adams visit extends weekend to Seminole and Glenwood Park

Patricia and Karmel Adams spent a weekend in Seminole visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slocter. A picnic at Glenwood Park on Monday included Mrs. Cecil Adams and children Rusty Pat Karmel Valrie and Neil Palmour from Pueblo Colorado. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Adams and Henryetta residents.

Geraldine Lee Patricia Karmel Adams Seminole Fred Slocter Glenwood Park Cecil Adams Rusty Pat Karmel Valrie Neil Palmour Pueblo Colo

Coates Birth Announced For Son John May Birth

Airman and Mrs. Winthrop Coates announce the birth of a son born May 30 named John. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ted Bailey and Mr and Mrs Winthrop Coates Sr of San Mateo California. Great grandfather is Hughie Horn of Allen and great grandmother is Mrs J W Coates of San Mateo.

Winthrop Coates John Ted Bailey Winthrop Coates Sr San Mateo Calif Hughie Horn Allen J. W. Coates

Annie Scroggins Fishes Washita River Last Week

Annie Scroggins fished at the Washita River last week. Visiting Mr and Mrs Bob Houser Saturday were Mr and Mrs Gene Stone, Stratford.

Annie Scroggins Washita River Bob Houser Mrs Gene Stone Stratford

Mrs H O Canada Visit Highlights In Kansas Trip

Mr and Mrs H O Canada returned last Thursday from Saline Kansas where they visited daughter Betty Whetstine and family and Mrs Geary Perkins and family In Abilene they called on Mr and Mrs Glen Perkins.

H. O. Canada Saline Kan Betty Whetstine Aster Geary Perkins Abilene Glen Perkins

Mrs Ralph Stallworth Visits Son Family in McAlester

Mrs Ralph Stallworth spent Sunday in McAlester visiting her son and family Mr and Mrs Robert Stallworth and Johnny.

Ralph Stallworth McAlester Robert Stallworth Johnny

Ada Visits and Picnic Highlights From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson visited her father R D Williams in Ada on Saturday. Guests Friday night in Ada included Mr and Mrs John Kelley and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts. Mr and Mrs H L Kelley and Mr and Mrs Hershel Kelley enjoyed a picnic lunch Sunday in Ada.

Bob Wilson R. D. Williams Ada H. L. Kelley John Kelley Kenneth Roberts Hershel Kelley

Monroe Lee and Whitney family visit Canton over weekend

Mr and Mrs Monroe Lee and Wilburn visited in Canton over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitney and family.

Monroe Lee Wilburn Canton Clarence Whitney

Mrs Henry Lancaster Returns Home From Valley

Mrs Henry Lancaster returned home Friday after visiting Valley. The brief item notes her safe return and brief travel details.

Bristow Family Visits Lubbock and Muleshoe Members

Visiting last week with Rev and Mrs Dudley Bristow and family were Mr and Mrs Harry Bell Brad and Kathy Lubbock Rev and Mrs Bristow and Mr and Mrs Clinton Bristow Muleshoe Tex

Dudley Bristow Harry Bell Brad Kathy Lubbock Tex Bristow Clinton Bristow Muleshoe

J N Atteberry Hospitalized in St Louis

J N Atteberry is in the hospital in St Louis Missouri with unspecified illness or injury awaiting further medical update.

J. N. Atteberry St. Louis, Mo

Couple’s Oklahoma City Visit With Mrs Stephens

Mr and Mrs Hugh Alexander spent Thursday and Friday in Oklahoma City visiting Mrs Rachelle Stephens and Kelley Jr The trip highlighted family connections and a chance for reunion in the capital city.

Hugh Alexander Oklahoma City Rachelle Stephens and Kelley Jr

Hill Family Moves to Francis from Ada

Mr and Mrs F R Hill and their children Jackie Rae Patty Lynn Sherry Elaine Freddy Ray Jr and Becky Jane relocated to Francis last week from Ada in a household move noted by local records.

Francis Ada F. R. Hill Jackie Rae Patty Lynn Sherry Elaine Freddy Ray Jr Becky Jane

Mrs. Estes Visits Mrs. Nemecek Monday Afternoon

Stratford resident Mrs. Charles Estes visited Mrs. Murel Nemecek Monday afternoon.

Kathleen Garner Charles Estes Stratford Murel Nemecek

Memorial Day Visit Among Sweat and Cross Families

Mr and Mrs Bob Sweat visited Mr and Mrs Polk Cross, Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross in Tupelo, Clyde Woford and Buck Sweat, Lula. Sunday they visited Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweat in Lula.

Bob Sweat Polk Cross Edgar Cross Tupelo Clyde Wofford Buck Sweat Lula Memorial Day Hugh Sweat

Hunleys Visit Martins and Attend Lindsay Girls All Star Game

Mr and Mrs K D Hunley visited Mr and Mrs Jerry Martin in Hughes on Saturday. They also attended the Girl s All Star basketball game in Lindsay.

K. D. Hunley Jerry Martin Hughes Lindsay

Jaquess to Teach at Tulsa School Next Year

Joanne Jaquess plans to teach at a Tulsa school next year while currently taking summer classes at East Central. A family gathering in Madill included Mr and Mrs Bud Jaquess, Mr and Mrs Elvin Jaquess and Joanne Jaquess with other relatives. The reunion in Lovington New Mexico drew 41 relatives including Lord Stowers.

Joanne Jaquess Tulsa East Central Frank Barnes Cheryl Jimmy Houston Delia Bartee Maaill L. H. Jaquess Bud Jaquess Elvin Jaquess Floyd Robbins Madill Lord Stowers Lovington N. M

Summers Visit With Casady and Floyd Family This Weekend

Mrs. Gertie Summers spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Summers. They visited Mrs. Cora Casady and later called on Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Floyd Sunday afternoon.

Gertie Summers Joe Summers Summers Cora Casady Valley View Hospital Mrs. Summers W. D. Floyd

Cope Family Visitors From Ada and Ignacio This Week

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cope of Ignacio Colorado are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hardin and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cope of Ada.

Wayne Cope Ignacio, Colo B. L. Hardin Bill Cope Ada

Local Social Visits Across Oklahoma Cities

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bobo visited Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Bobo in Pauls Valley on Sunday. Mrs. Juanita Booner and Debbie Kay visited Mrs. Odis Davis in Wichita Falls. Eve line Brashears and Merle of Oklahoma City are visiting Mrs. Davis this week.

Odis Davis Juanita Booner Debbie Kay Wichita Falls Davis Eveline Brashears Merle Oklahoma City

Rev and Mrs Jack Dison Visit Mr and Mrs Elvin Jaquess

Rev and Mrs Jack Dison visited Mr and Mrs Elvin Jaquess Sunday night. The casual call reflected friendly local social life in the community.

Jack Dison Floyd Robbins Elvin Jaquess

Parish Chapel Social Notes Highlight Tecumseh Visits

Mr and Mrs Jack Millsap of Tecumseh visit aunt Mrs Opal Ward on Monday. Mrs Carolyn Ward and Mike stay with her mother Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Lottie Hulsey is in McAlester.

Florence Isaacs Jack Millsap Tecumseh Opal Ward Carolyn Ward Mike Lottie Hulsey McAlester

Weekend Socials Tie Miller Family to Visitors Across Lawton

Mrs. Virginia Harrison of Carlotta and Leroy and Terry Lawton spent the weekend with her parents, the Troy Millers. Virgle Ray Miller of St. Joseph Missouri and family joined the gathering Saturday. Visits continued Monday with J. W. Law and the Troy Millers. Elma Law and Ruby Dryden did good deeds for ill Alpha McDonald, whose birthday was observed during a hospital stay for a car accident. Additional guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Cape of Union Hill.

Virginia Harrison Carlotta Leroy Terry Lawton Troy Miller Virgle Ray Miller St. Joseph J. W. Law Ray Elma Law Ruby Dryden Good Samaritans Alpha McDonald Alpha McDonald Valley View Hospital Elizabeth Cape Union Hill Aleta Law Pat Law Ann Hamblin

Visitation Pattern Across Stratford Ada and Muleshoe

Doris Klutts of Stratford visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar and then travels to Ada with Ruth Magar to visit Clyde and Dorothy Lovin. The weeklong visits include numerous Magar relatives from Oakman Ahloso and Pryor with extended stays and Sunday calls.

Doris Klutts Stratford Jim Magar Ada Ruth Magar Muleshoe Tex Clyde Lovin Sue Lou Lovin Dorothy Magar Frank Dryden Irene Klutts Doris Buren Magar Oakman Owen Magar Ahloso Ruby Dryden Mamie Tucker Ray Dryden Mary Sue Ronnie Theresia Halter Sherry Pryor Frank Dry

Tucker Family Visits Over Weekend

Londa and Tonya Tucker stayed Friday and Saturday with grandmother Mrs. Ollie Tucker. Dorothea Tucker and Janice Franks visited Monday. Londa visited Saturday with cousin Tonya. Norma Qualls and family from Maysville visited Mrs. Joy Tucker and girls Saturday. Dorothea spent Friday and Sunday with Jan Franks.

Londa Tonya Tucker Tucker Ollie Tucker Dorothea Tucker Janice Franks Londa Tucker Tonya Tucker Norma Qualls Maysville Joy Tucker Jan Franks

Isaacs and Gray Family Gatherings Across Ada and Wichita

Tammy Robertson and Vickie Andrews visited Florence Isaacs Thursday evening. The Isaacs family and relatives from Wichita Oklahoma City and Ada gathered over the weekend to celebrate Rodney Gray's birthday with cake and family companionship.

Wood family visit spans Ada and Connerville

Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Layton Wood from Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Loy Wood visited their mother Mrs. Kate Wood in an Ada nursing home Sunday evening. John Wood and wife spent Friday with their son Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood and baby in Connerville.

John Wood Layton Wood Stratford Loy Wood Kate Wood Ada Charles Wood Connerville

Mrs Effie Lamb Visits With Sister Annie Brandon

Mrs Effie Lamb visited last week with her sister Miss Annie Brandon, sharing time and conversation during the visit.

Effie Lamb Annie Brandon

Local Family Visits Caviner Household

Mr and Mrs Bruce Little and Mr and Mrs Edmond Caviner with their sons Ada visited E C Caviner and H R Sunday, sharing time at the Caviner home.

Bruce Little John Wood Edmond Caviner Ada E. C. Caviner H. R. Sunday

Family visits span Oklahoma City trip and Sunday meal

Mrs Estalene Farmer and Jeannette visited her mother Mrs Effie Lamb Sunday night. Mrs Effie Lamb was Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer and family. Mr and Mrs Bruce Little spent Wednesday through Saturday in Oklahoma City with their daughter and family Rev and Mrs James Hale.

Estalene Farmer Jeannette Effie Lamb Bennie Farmer Bruce Little Oklahoma City James Hale

Family visits span two states across relatives

Mrs. Pearl Roberts and her grandchildren Cathy and Kenny Roberts returned home Saturday after visiting her brother and sister in Del City, Oklahoma, with Paul McCutcheon and family. Cathy and Kenny also spent a week in Illinois visiting Johnnie Davis.

Pearl Roberts Cathy and Kenny Roberts del City Paul McCutcheon Dwayne Roberts Cathy Kenny Illinois Johnnie Davis

Local Families Visit Relatives Across Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs E M Hopper of McAlester Mr and Mrs El mer Robertson of Pauls Valley and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Isaacs of Tecumseh visited Mr and Mrs M C Cox Jr on Saturday. Cox Jr then hosted a visit with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Albert Pinely Sunday morning and the group spent time with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jess White. They also called on Bud McGuffee in Talihina.

E. M. Hopper McAlester Elmer Robertson Pauls Valley Jimmy Isaacs Tecumseh M. C. Cox Jr Albert Pinely Jess White Bud McGuffee Talihina

Weekend Visit Highlights From Galey and Pennington Families

Mr and Mrs David Galey spent the weekend with their son and family including Cant and Mrs James Galey and baby Lawton. Mr and Mrs Manley Maddox visited Tuesday night with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington. Monday night saw another visit to Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington. Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and Ronnie Pryor also visited Saturday. Other visitors included Mrs Dixie Pennington Mr and Mrs Howard Dorgan Mrs Gilbert Alfred Miss Ruby Dryden Bobbi Anthony and Donnie Pennington.

David Galey Cant James Galey Lawton Manley Maddox Milo Pennington Bruce Little Ray Dryden Ronnie, Pryor Dixie Pennington Howard Dorgan Gilbert Alfred Ruby Dryden Bobbi Anthony Donnie Pennington

Death of Rev Bill Dryden Noted in Oklahoma City

Word was received this week of the death of Rev. Bill Dryden, a pioneer resident of Oklahoma City.

Bill Dryden Oklahoma City

Stonewall Social Notes Highlight Local Family Visits

Mrs. Ora Sharpe remains at her Stonewall home after a year in Maryland with a daughter and family. Last week she hosted her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams of Los Angeles. Over the weekend, their niece and husband Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Yeager and their son Edmond visited.

Florence Harrold Vada Chittom LeLand Miss Jimmie Chittom Shawnee C. M. Bridwell and Son Bill Bridwell T.O. Bridwell Ora Sharpe Stonewall Maryland Harve Davis Hugh Williams Los Angeles Calif Jimmy Yeager Edmond

Jackie McNutt Visits Grandparents in Oke mah

Jackie McNutt traveled to Oke mah Saturday to stay several days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McNutt.

Jackie McNutt Okemah Mrs J. H. McNutt

USDA To Pay Some Amount For Storage

Washington AP The Agriculture Department said no change yet in storage rates for government grain and it will take more time to interpret a cost study. It also released 1966 price support loan and purchase rates for wheat barley and rye with national averages of 1.25 0.80 and 1.02 respectively. Major terminal wheat rate for grade one rises to 1.43 in Missouri river areas matching last year.

Washington Agriculture Department Missouri River Davidson Hougas Hammond Heights

Grandson and wife visit Barnes family in Shreve

Mr and Mrs George Barnes hosted a young visitor last week. Their grandson and wife, Mr and Mrs Barry Barnes, were in Shreveport for a family gathering at the Barnes home.

George Barnes Mrs Barry Barnes, Shreve

Ada Marine Recalls Viet War Wounds and Tactics

A Marine recounts combat experiences in Vietnam including bombing plans against Viet Cong supply routes and the jungle network of tunnels. He notes Viet Cong supply from Russia and China, discovery of US made gear, and the use of mules, horses, and elephants in the mountains. The veteran plans college after discharge and enjoys local fishing.

Northcutt Russia China

Blessing of Greek Sponge Divers in Tarpon Springs

On January 6 a Tarpon Springs ceremony blesses Greek sponge divers and casts a gold crucifix into the water to signify the baptism of Christ.

Tarpon Springs Fla Christ

Licensed Drivers Reach 98 Million Milestone in U S

The United States now has 98 million licensed drivers marking continued growth in road use. Officials note steady demand for driver education and transportation services amid rising vehicle ownership.

United States

Ada Council weighs continuous audit and bids for library cooling

Ada Oklahoma council debates adopting a continuous city audit led by Griffin and Horne with attestations of no wrongdoing. They also award the Ada Library air conditioning contract to Wheeler Supply Co amid bids from McNutt Brothers and Howard Sheet Metal while debating gas versus air cooled systems.

James Danley Haynes Bill Horne Horne CPA Council City of Ada Ada Public Works Authority Jack Fentem Griffin and Horne Fentem Ross Badgett Roy Sneed Danley Hougas Sneed Oklahoma City Wheeler Supply Co McNutt Brothers Howard Sheet Metal General Metals Central Fire Station Og&e Jack McNutt McNutt Igs Brockway Glass Co Metropolitan Area Planning and Zoning Commission Pontotoc County Insurance Board Joe Hensley Metropolitan Area Planning Zoning Commission Norman

County 4H trip participants listed with Vanoss support

A long list of 4H youths led by Sid Ewing and Jane Norton, with Geneva McCullar as leader, traveled on a Vanoss School bus driven by Jack Hurt.

Jesse Green William Soutee Terry Garrett Johnny Logsdon Dewey Craig Sweatt Danny Lee Reeves William Cannon Jr Michael Golden Robert McEachran Gary Golden Gregory Don Nanney Mel Lin Byrd Becky Soutee Sherry Lynn White Kay Kelly Roberta McEachran Rebecca Bardin Vickie Karen Shaw Patti Caruthers Kathy Morgan Debbie Gray Zeddra_ Strickland Carolyn Gregory Susan McSwain Sherry Logsdon Anita McCullar Toi Ann Townsend Janice Townsend Debra Pittman Marilyn Perkins Cindy Foster Karen Enis Janice LaCrone Melody Cruce Faith Cruce Judith Ann Miller Myria Cannon Gayla Hall Beth Crabtree Marzie Lynn Hunter Sid Ewing Jane Norton Geneva McCullar Vanoss Vanoss School Jack Hurt

Horsepower to Locomotive: Travel Pace Through History

The horse remained the fastest transport until the locomotive reshaped movement. Even Napoleon, eager to reach a battlefield, relied on horse travel as the swift option of his era.

Napoleon

News Classified Ads Buy Sell Trade Rent

Classified ad note for buying selling trading and renting items with contact FE 2 4433.

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