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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

7

Goodneighbor Club meets at Lela Rose home

The Goodneighbor Club gathered at Mrs. Lela Rose’s home on June 8 with prayer by Mrs. Betty Cunningham and a Bible study on Matthew chapters 9 and 10. Attendees admired a new ceiling folded ladder and pheasant pens, and enjoyed refreshments.

Goodneighbor Club Lela Rose Betty Cunningham Rose Iona Crockett Riddle Oregon L. L. Crockett Francis Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Roxie Golden Mike and Linda Oma Enloe Ina Hanes Laura Hanes Mike Dorothy Ebriie Brenda Terry Pam Rusty

Community members visit Bud Jones and family last week

A long list of names from various towns including Jones Chapel Riddle Oregon Hous ton Ada Francis Westview Oklahoma City and others visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and family last week. The note records visitors such as Mrs Annie Myers Mrs Lavelle Wallis Karen Rev Frank Cunningham and Mr and Mrs L L Crockett among others.

Don Newby Annie Myers Jones Chapel Lavelle Wallis Karen Glenda Briggs Cecil Crockett Oren David Mike Riddle Oregon Grady Lloyd Houston Tex Prince Ada Frank Cunningham L. L. Crockett Francis Matt Richardson Boys Westview R. E. Tilley Oklahoma City Karl Tilley Gerad Bud Jones

Ada Visitors Help Agee Family After Injury

Mrs Baylan Rhodes and Doren from Wichita Kansas visited Mr and Mrs Emmit Agee last week. Mrs Agee fell in their basement and broke her arm. Mrs Rhodes came to Ada to help with house work for a few days.

Baylan Rhodes Doren Wichita Kan Cordy West Emmit Agee

Mrs Warren Cunningham Visits Harold Texas Family

Mrs Warren Cunningham traveled to Harold Texas to visit Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and their family. Keitha Dean recovered from measles more slowly than siblings with lingering head symptoms for several days.

Warren Cunningham Harold Tex Keith Sales Keitha Dean

Jones Family Visit Study in Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs J B Jones entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Don Newby Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Mr and Mrs Cecil Crockett and boys from Riddle Ore and Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and boys on Saturday in a community social gathering.

J. B. Jones F. O. Jones Don Newby Frank Cunningham Cecil Crockett Riddle, Ore Matt Richardson

Rhynes Family Updates Across Oklahoma Visits

Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes moved to Watonga Oklahoma where he is employed. J T Tatum and family visited the Rhynes this weekend. James Rhynes and family visited J J Rhynes in Ada. Mrs Rhynes continues to improve. The Dorthey Peters Elane party visited W C Karr in Walnut Grove. Gregg Cook and family visited Boydston and son in Oklahoma City.

Duke Rhynes Watonga Okla Rhynes J. T. Tatum Dorthey Peters Elane Farmington, N. M W. C. Karr Walnut Grove Gregg Cook Charlene June Charles Mrs. Boydston and Son Oklahoma City

Local Family Visits and Tulsa Hospital Update

Miss Clara Agee and Charlene and June Cook visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee this weekend. Danny McNutt underwent major surgery in St John’s Hospital Tulsa and will return for a check up next. The McNutt family and others traveled to Tulsa for several days with well wishes for Danny’s speedy recovery.

Clara Agee Charlene June Cook Mrs E. E. Agee Jack McNutt Eddie Danny Tulsa St. John’s Hospital Mrs. McNutt

Norman family visits Bud Jones and family Wednesday

Albert Burch and family from Norman visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Wednesday night.

Albert Burch Norman Bud Jones

Agee and Ada Residents Tie Wedding Plans

From Wichita Kansas Mr and Mrs Emmet Agee from Ada Mr Whitey Wilburn Ron Newby Mr. This clipping lists attendees and relations for a local wedding notice.

Baylan Rhodes Doren Wichita, Kan Emmet Agee Ada Whitey Wilburn Ron Newby

Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes Visit relatives. Smiths travel to Kansas

Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes visited last week. Mr and Mrs George Smith and Georgia Sue went to St John Kansas on business.

Lee Keeling George Smith Georgia Sue Charles Coplan Debbie Charlene Judy Jean Lorene St. John, Kan Smith

Tulsa Visit For McNutt and Woodruff Family

Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt with sons Edd and Danny visited Mr and Mrs George Woodruff and their Tulsa family last week.

Jack McNutt Edd Danny George Woodruff Tulsa

Local Visits Spread Among Ada Families

Mr and Mrs Bud Jones visited Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard and family of Ada and also called on Mr W J Jones and Delphia Satur day night.

Bud Jones Orval Ballard Ada W. J. Jones Delphia

Weekend Visit to Seminole Family Update

Mrs. Lula Keeling and Lorene visited Seminole to see Mr. and Mrs. O. C. East for the week. Mr. East’s condition remains about the same. Mr. Keeling started a garden in Seminole and canned vegetables while Lula cared for her father.

Lula Keeling Lorene Seminole O. C. East East Mr. Keeling

Benny designs and builds hot rod cart at the Jones

The narrator notes Benny designed the cart and did the welding and motor installation on the frame. Several boys tried it before Little Mike Crockett wrecked into an elm tree but suffered no injuries.

Jones Benny Mike Crockett

Ebrite Family Takes Boat Trip to Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebrite with their family traveled by boat to Lake Texoma this weekend. Dorthey remains determined to perform the skits but last week returned home bruised on arms and legs. We wish Dorthey good luck this week.

Arthur Ebrite Lake Texoma Dorthey

Ada Night Attended By Local Families

Mr James Rhynes and Phil along with Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their boys and Mr and Mrs Fred Jones attended the all games event in Ada Saturday night.

James Rhynes Phil Matt Richardson Fred Jones Ada

Prince and Roberts Tie The Knot At Cunningham Home

Mr. Leon Prince and Mrs. Marie Roberts wed June 7 in a ceremony at Rev. Frank Cunninghams residence with guests Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lloyd and Mrs. Betty Cunningham in attendance.

Frank Cunningham Leon Prince Marie Roberts Grady Lloyd Betty Cunningham

Cunningham visit and fishing trip at Rock Creek

Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs W Cunningham of Oil Center Friday. The Cunninghams went fishing at Rock Creek Friday with no luck.

Frank Cunningham W. Cunningham Oil Center Cunninghams Rock Creek

Parkgoers Enjoy Afternoon at Wintersmith Park

Harold Haines and his wife with their son Mike join Robert Golden and family Linda Mike, Reverend Frank Cunningham, Louis Dunlap, Glen Smith, Dewayne Tucker and Richard Southerland for a leisure afternoon at Wintersmith Park.

Wintersmith Park Harold Haines Mike Robert Golden Linda Frank Cunningham Louis Dunlap Glen Smith Dewayne Tucker Richard Southerland

Crockett Family Visit In Oregon En Route

Mr and Mrs Cecil Crockett visited Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and their boys in Oren Oregon on Thursday along with Oren David and Mike from Riddle Oregon.

Cecil Crockett Oren David and Mike Riddle, Ore Matt Richardson

Norman and Ada residents visit Rev. H G Burch

Mr and Mrs Albert Burch and family from Norman visited Rev H G Burch of Ada Friday. Mrs Lavona Jones and Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham went to Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp's to pick beans. Kemp's have many beans and give extras to neighbors who will pick them. Mrs Kemp is still improving.

Albert Burch Norman H. G. Burch Ada Lavona Jones Frank Cunningham Ray Kemp Kemp

Visitors to Ada and Enloe households noted

Ham visited Mrs. Maud Roaker of Ada and Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe. Also visiting the Enloes last week were Mrs Judy Daniel and Penny from Chickasha.

Frank Cunningham Maud Roaker Ada Charlie Enloe Enloes Judy Daniel Penny Chickasha

Golden Family Visit Highlights Home Addition

Mike and Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan of Fitzhugh on Sunday. Roxie noted they have spent the past week painting and were glad it’s finished. The Morgans now boast a beautiful addition to their home.

Robert Golden Mike Linda George Morgan Fitzhugh Roxie

Family Reunion Highlights Crockett Birthday Dinner

A family reunion was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett on Sunday to celebrate birthdays for Mrs. L. L. Crockett and Mr. W. C. Rose. The cake was white with roses supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Crockett as guests including Loie Trivitt Doris Jean and Gerald of Stroud and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rose attended.

L. L. Crockett W. C. Rose Cecil Crockett Loie Trivitt Doris Jean Gerald Stroud W. C

Crockett Family Members Named in Obituary Snippet

A fragment lists Rose of Walnut Grove and several Crockett family members including Mr and Mrs Earl Rose Mr and Mrs Cecil Crockett Oren Mike and David Mr James Crockett and Mr and Mrs L L Crockett in an obituary context with no dates or positions.

Rose of Walnut Grove Earl Rose Cecil Crockett Oren Mike and David James Crockett L. L. Crockett

Visitors and locals drop by Sweeney home last week

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney and family last week were Mr. Bud Jones, Roger Darren and Terry Richardson from Westview, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Simkins, Roberta and Buddy from Egypt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simkins, Mrs. Sarah Sweeney of Ada, Tony Braden, Henry Whit son and Mr. and Mrs. Hudell Bolin.

John Sweeney Bud Jones Roger Darren Terry Richardson Westview Elbert Simkins Roberta Buddy Egypt Albert Simkins Sarah Sweeney Ada Tony Braden Henry Whitson Hudell Bolin

Picnic Visit to Sulphur Ends With Cold Water Report

Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simkins and Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Simkins Tony Braden and Henry Whitson enjoyed a picnic and swimming trip to Sulphur They found the water very cold and reported the experience.

John Sweeney Albert Simkins Elbert Simkins Tony Braden Henry Whitson

Bobby Jo Adams Returns From Oklahoma City Visit

Bobby Jo Adams traveled from Oklahoma City to visit his mother and spend time at home. Details of dates or duration are not provided.

Bobby Jo Adams Oklahoma City

Local residents named in Ada area social list

George Collins, Bobby and Mrs. Roper, Mrs. Bay lan Cozad of Ada, Mrs. Bill Phelps of Ada, Larry Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams, Joni and Rondi are listed as attendees in a community notice from last week.

George Collins Bobby Roper Baylan Cozad Ada Bill Phelps Larry Booth Billy Joe Adams Joni Rondi

Adams Family Visit to Konawa Mirth

Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams with Jomi and Rondi visited Mrs Maggie Johnson and Terry Robinson of Konawa last week.

Billy Joe Adams Jomi Rondi Maggie Johnson Terry Robinson Konawa

Newby Visit Leads to Car Break-In Case

Larry Newby of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and their sons this weekend. Larry and Darral were involved in a car break-in case linked to Darrals car over the weekend.

Larry Newby Oil Center Doyle Newby Larry Darral Derral

Local Social Visits Reported From Harrah and Ada

Mr and Mrs Doyle Drewery visit Harrah hosts Mr and Mrs John Sweeney. Ada guests include Clyde Morgan Betty Smith and Carl Smith visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family. Betty Smith assists Roxie with drapes for the living room.

Doyle Drewery Harrah John Sweeney Robert Golden Mike Linda Clyde Morgan Ada Betty Smith Carl Smith Mrs. Smith Roxie

Allen Family Visiting In Paramount To See Dora Morrison

Mr and Mrs W C Ezzell of Paramount California are visiting Mrs Dora Morrison and her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Joe Williams to visit the family and see relatives during a stay in town.

W. C. Ezzell Paramount Calif Ezzell Dora Morrison Joe Williams

Mrs Clayton Tate Returns Home From Guy Ark Visit

Mrs Clayton Tate came home Monday from Guy Arkansas where she was called by the illness of her aunt Mrs E P Lieblong. She had lived with the Lieblongs as a child and visits extended to Duncan relatives including Sharon Kay and Donella Ray Brown visiting Mrs Brown's parents and Mr and Mrs George Brown. The girls attended Vacation Bible School at the Church of God.

Donald Brown Sharon Kay Donella Ray Duncan Brown Walker Miller Mr. Brown George Brown Church of God Eda Tillery The

El Paso Couple Visit Peggs and Tuskhoma Guest

Mr. and Mrs. George Adams of El Paso Texas visit his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pegg. Mrs. Truda Martin of Tuska homa and Mrs. Eula Bishop were Wednesday guests of Mrs. Vada Shatswell.

Truda Martin Tuskahoma Eula Bishop Vada Shatswell

Rebman Family Returns Home From Corsicana Visit

Mr and Mrs Ben Rebman return to their home in Allen after visiting Mr Rebman’s sister and Willard Wright in Corsicana Texas They are accompanied home by Mrs Ethel Alexander.

Ben Rebman Corsicana Tex Rebman Willard Wright Rebmans Allen Ethel Alexander

Allen guests join Ada O. E. S. Friend's Night

Mrs. Bernard Hayes Mrs. Lucille Cox and Mrs. Jewel Thomas attended Friend's Night at Ada Thursday as special friends of the O. E. S. event.

Allen Ada Bernard Hayes Lucille Cox Jewel Thomas

Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Wilkerson Gather in Ada

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C D Wilkerson were their children and families including Ray Mayes family from Ft Worth Texas plus Gerald Moore Rhonnie Phillis from Jenks Jim Ashlock Judy from Seminole Joe Wilkerson Timothy Jolene Ted Elis Julian Karen Charlott Ricky Floyd Wellington Ada Richard Russell Oklahoma City Wayne Moore Thedra Garry Brad from Richmond California.

C. D. Wilkerson Ray Mayes Jimmy Dian Janet Gene Mayes Nelda Ann Jones Ft. Worth Tex Gerald Moore Rhonnie Phillis Jenks Jim Ashlock Judy Seminole Joe Wilkerson Timothy Jolene Ted Elis Julian Karen Charlott Ricky Floyd Wellington Greg Tony Ada Richard Russell Oklahoma City Wayne Moore Thedra Garry Brad Richmond Calif

Mrs Joyce Dooley Recovers After Major Surgery

Mrs Joyce Dooley underwent major surgery Monday in a New Orleans hospital and the family said she was recuperating wonderfully.

Joyce Dooley New Orleans

Bakersfield men visit relatives in Arkansas before returning home

Gib Smith and Tom Shatswell of Bakersfield California arrived Thursday to visit relatives and friends. They plan stops in Harrison and Jasper Arkansas before returning home.

Gib Smith Tom Shatswell Bakersfield Calif Harrison and Jasper Ark

Evett and Welch Families Plan California Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Evett and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Welch with children Jo Donna and James Douglas depart Sunday for a vacation in Oakland and Antioch California. They will visit a son and his family in Oakland and tour Yellowstone Park during the trip.

W. D. Evett J. D. Welch Jo Donna James Douglas Oakland Antioch Calif Evetts J. T. Evett Yellowstone Park

Tight drivers kin do more harm than loose brakes

Tod Bolton says all that he has for breakfast is coffee and arguements.

Tod Bolton

Local residents undertake varied regional trips

Mr. and Mrs. Riley Cozad and Mrs. Edna Thone made a business trip to Oklahoma City Monday. Mrs. Betty Jones and children visit her mother in Colorado City. O. H. Fanning visits his son and family in Detroit. Harvey Butler couple depart for a vacation tour through Tucson, Oakland, Medford, and Salt Lake City visiting relatives. Virgle Tillery of Moore visits his mother.

Riley Cozad Edna Thone Oklahoma City Betty Jones Mrs. Jones Mother-Inlaw Colorado City H. Fanning Mrs Carl Fanning Detroit, Mich Harvey Butler Tucson Ariz Oakland California Medford Oregon Salt Lake City Utah

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma

The piece lists numerous visits and family gatherings across Oklahoma towns. It notes visitors from Holdenville, Ada, Duncan, Nicoma Park, El Paso, and Oklahoma City, with mentions of sickness and recoveries among relatives, and a hospital surgery for Clarence Nunnelly.

End Guests of Mrs. Brewer Include Pierson Family

End guests of Mrs. Brewer were her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ace Pierson and a grandmother Mrs. Susie Pierson.

Brewer Ace Pierson Susie Pierson

Oklahoma City man visits with Crumleys and kin

Joe Shatswell of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with his sister Mrs. D. A. Crumley and other relatives.

Joe Shatswell Oklahoma City D. A. Crumley

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Virgil Ramsey

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Virgil Ramsey were their son and his family, Mr and Mrs Caylynn Ramsey and sons Pat and Mike of Oklahoma City.

Virgil Ramsey Caylynn Ramsey Pat and Mike Oklahoma City

Duncan Family Visits Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs C D Taylor and son David of Duncan visited Mrs Taylor s mother and other relatives Saturday.

C. D. Taylor David of Duncan Mrs. Taylor

Family reunion highlights at Coalgate event

Mr and Mrs Willie Lee and daughter Shannon attended a family reunion at Coalgate Sunday. Mrs Mary Adams was admitted to Valley View Hospital Friday. She has been a bed patient since September but remains in wonderful spirits and greets friends with a smile.

Willie Lee Shannon Coalgate Mary Adams Valley View Hospital Adams

Ill child Riley Waldrop and Poole family expect visitors

Riley Waldrop remains very ill for two years. Mr and Mrs W C Poole anticipate their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Elmer Julian visiting this weekend. The Poole family resides in Richmond Washington.

Riley Waldrop Riley W. C. Poole Mrs. Elmer Julian Richmond, Wash

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Hill Tommy Lowe Margaret Georgia Sue Smith J. J. Rhynes Pat Tilley Lela Richardson Bob Caplan Center J. W. Kirkes Eunice Isaacs George Adams el Paso, Tex Mr. Adams H. H. Pegg Simmay Leys Jr Hinch Charley Grant Shecks, Nancy Frank Thomas Sonny South Sonny Will BY AL Sonders BY AL Smith Bill Smith Service Demarest N. J BY Kern Pederson Joe Dennett Gus Deems BY Tom Oka By Brad Anderson Virgle Tillery of Moore Clauda Murphy Mrs. Murphy Stenson Orr Luther West Herman Roark Jimmy Reynolds Mauda Morris Karen Ussery el Paso H. C. Kraettle Donna Ward Nicoma Park Lella Ward Joe Hemmingway Miss Helen Hemmingway Brent and Jan Holdenville Clarence Nunnelly P & S Hospital Leroy Hancock Lois Knighten Ruth Davis Sue Vinson J. B. Bolen Mrs. Bolen Mrs Davis Vinson Susie Vinson James Vinson J. C. Brewer Nita and Laura Ann Wyoming Colorado Art Beeman By Arnold
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