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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1963

Page

2

Local Families Note Baseball Games and Visits

Ada residents Galley Wanting Mr and Mrs Cather Reed visit with the Johnston family. The Woffords attend a Friday baseball game in Ada as Leonard Wofford plays for the Stonewall Orioles who win. Dickie Clifford catcher for the Cubs spends weekend visits in Ada Latta and Lindsay are referenced with multiple households.

Jess Wofford Sandra Gloria Jean Ada Leonard Wofford Stonewall Orioles D. R. Clifford Donnie Ronnie Leonard Sharon Tupelo Stonewall Cubs Dickie Clifford Cubs

Harden Family Visits From Velma and Latta

Mr and Mrs Arthur Harden and son of Velma spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Harden. Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty Latta visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader.

Arthur Harden Velma John Harden Gene Joplin Kelly Marty Latta Sonny Leader

Uptons Attend Funeral After Supper With Clifford

Mr and Mrs Ishmael Upton of Tishomingo had supper with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford on Wednesday. The Uptons attended funeral services for Waldo Byrd at Stonewall on Wednesday.

Ishmael Upton Tishomingo D. R. Clifford Uptons Waldo Byrd Stonewall

Linga Brooks and Diane Ada Visit with Clifford Family

Linga and Diane Brooks of Ada joined Diana Leader for a Saturday night gathering with Debbie Donnie and Ronnie Clifford, sharing time at a local address.

Linga Diane Brooks Ada Diana Leader Debbie Donnie Ronnie Clifford

Ada guests dine with Brooks and Leaders on Sunday

Ada residents Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted a dinner Sunday with Linda Diane and Dwayne Brooks and Diana and Donna Kay Leader. Also attending were Mrs D R Clifford, Mr and Mrs Clifford and their children Dickie Debra Donnie Ronnie and Diana.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Diana Donna Kay D. R. Clifford Dickie Debra Donnie Ronnie

Ada Families Share Dinner With Brooks Kin

Sharon and Glenda McGuire of Ada spent last week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and son of Ada ate dinner Saturday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks.

Sharon and Glenda McGuire Ada Walter Brooks Donald Brooks

Myers Family Visits In Byng With Crosses

Mr and Mrs Corey Myers and children of Byng visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Polk Cross.

Mrs. Corey Myers Byng Mrs Polk Cross

Marines win both ends of McAlester doubleheader

Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin and Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader attended the softball game at the Naval Depot in McAlester Sunday evening. The United States Marine team defeated the Blue Bell team in both games of the doubleheader.

Gene Joplin Sonny Leader United States Marine Blue Bell Naval Depot McAlester

Larry Keith and Betsy Johnston Enrolled in Lessons

Larry Keith and Betsy Johnston are enrolled to take swimming lessons. They started Monday.

Larry Keith Betsy Johnston

Coffey Family Spend Fathers Day With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Carl Coffey and children Louise George Carla and Karen of Oklahoma City spent Fathers Day with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey. In the afternoon they visited Mrs Ed Coffey and her sons. Mrs Bettie Wells went home with the Carl Coffeys to visit a week or two.

Carl Coffey Linda Louise George Carla Karen Oklahoma City Arthur Coffey Ed Coffey Bettie Wells Carl Coffeys

Ada Social Visitors Reported in Local Notes

Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and Teresa Ada visited Tuesday evening with Mrs Lela Wall. Linda McNinch Ada spent several days visiting Darlene and Sherry Wall this week. Don Shumard spent Friday night and Saturday with Vernon and Everett Wail.

Mrs Dora Heaton Visits Lela Wall With Family

Mrs. Dora Heaton and her son Robert along with the Heaton family and Mrs. Earl Wall paid a social visit to Mrs. Lela Wall Saturday afternoon.

Dora Heaton Robert Earl Wall Lela Wall

Cattlemen assess factors in feeder calf program and orchard care

Article lists special considerations for cattle breeders including type and longevity, names local breeders weighing calves, and notes on mulching for better crop use. It also covers fruit tree care, pruning and thinning peaches and tips to improve yields and health.

Ned Biffle Harvey Price A. H Gus” Shi Jr Glen McDaniel Charles Abercrombie Guy Shipe J.R Rae”’ Thompson

Potatoes Planted Before Heat Destroys Storage

A fragmented note urges early digging of Irish potatoes before soil heats and storage spoils. The incomplete tip cautions action to prevent losses from overly warm conditions.

Marriages Noted for Four Couples in Oklahoma Territory

Marriage notices list Robert R. Stallworth age 23 of Okmulgee and Sylvia Weakley age 22 of Duncan. Timothy Goodwin age 20 of Ada to Judy Houchen age 16. Don Carter age 18 to Paine Balthrop age 16. classified ad offers buy sell trade and rental via News Classified Ads with contact FE 2-4433.

Robert R. Stallworth Okmulgee Sylvia Weakley Duncan Timothy Goodwin Aga Judy Houchen Ate Don Carter Paine Balthrop Dial

Colbert Oldtimers Reunion Set for Ada Park

An Old Timers Reunion for Colbert residents is planned for Sunday June 30 at Wintersmith Park Ada. Marion Muncrief Sr Sulphur is chairman inviting all who ever lived in Colbert or live there now to attend with own food and refreshments. The event is expected to run through the afternoon.

Colbert Wintersmith Park Ada Marion Muncrief Sr

Route grows to 100 papers carried by Sims family

Ahloso continues a paper route once run by Preston Sims now delivering 45 daily and 55 Sunday papers. The Sims family route at the “Y” will stay in place for a while as Ruth Ann, 13, waits for a chance to carry the NEWS.

Preston Sims Sims Ruth Ann

Sweden and Finland Dominate Europe Newsprint Supply

Sweden and Finland together supply about 40 percent of Europe’s newsprint output, underscoring their central role in the regional paper industry. The figure highlights the region's concentration of paper mills and export activity.

Sweden Finland Europe

Residents Visit in Ada from Van Schuyvers and Friends

Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver visited Mrs William Bragg and Mrs Jack Kirkland in Ada on Tuesday. Mrs Kirkland left to return to her California home that day. Mr and Mrs Frank Harbor visited Sunday evening with the Van Schuyvers.

Vernon van Schuyver William Bragg Jack Kirkland Ada Kirkland California Frank Harbor Mrs. van Schuyver

Builder E R Roundtree Reconstructs Home Additions This Weekend

E R Roundtree continues a home rebuilding project adding a bathroom a garage a new roof and a porch. His son Jim and sons in law L G Hoosier Vern Voyles Warren Shumard Leon ard Kimes and Charley Martin helped with the roof. A pleasant visit was enjoyed by all.

E. R. Roundtree Jim L. G. Hoosier Vern Voyles Warren Shumard Leonard Kimes Charley Martin Elyd

Ada visitors share Wednesday evening with families

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortner and Tammy of Ada visited last Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Young and children.

Kenneth Fortner Tammy Ada Simon Young

Social Tea At Mrs Young’s Hosts Several Ladies

Mrs Simon Young entertained a few ladies Thursday afternoon with guests including Mrs Garrett Beller Mrs Margie Stewart Mrs Cleo Griffith Miss May Johnson Mrs Lorene King and children and Mrs Perriman Cake and punch were served.

Simon Young Garrett Beller Margie Stewart Cleo Griffith May Johnson Lorene King Perriman

Coffey Family Helps McIlroy With Window Fan

Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey and Dennis visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy Thursday evening and installed a window fan. Mrs Louie Stewart spent a week in Arlington Texas with her son Delane and family as they met the new granddaughter. The Delano Stewart family has a son Jeffry aged two and a half.

Ed Coffey Danny Dennis Lloyd McIlroy Louie Stewart Arlington Tex Delane Delano Stewarts Jeffry

Mrs Perriman Visits Lawrence While Walker Attends Hospital

Mrs Thelma Perriman spent Friday in Lawrence with Mrs Walker s grandchildren while Mrs Walker was at the hospital with her daughter Mrs Dorothy Peak who had minor surgery on Friday.

Thelma Perriman Lawrence

Ada Visits Spur Weekend Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy visited Ada hosts Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley and guests from Lindsay Littlefield Farmington and Lindsay plus the Schwartzes. L L Richards of Stratford visited Thursday. The Townsleys and Raglands visited Oklahoma City then Nashoba for fishing and camping, returning via Clayton. Jesse Wilson and Debbie visited the Vandegriffs Sunday evening.

Lloyd McIlroy Frank Townsley Ada Herman Penn Lindsay Henry Loman Littlefield Tex Everett Dame Farmington N. M Mildred Schwartz Diane Schwartz McIlroy L. L. Richards Stratford McIlroys Leon Ragland Jim Joyce Gene Stone Peggy Brenda Jerry N. S. Vandegriff Marie Nashoba Clayton Jesse Wilson Debbie Vandegriffs

Kimmel Family Visited by Relatives Saturday and Sunday

Ed Roundtree, Enoch Kimmel and Enoch Jr. visited Miles Kimmel Saturday morning. A larger group including Miss Carol Ann Kim mel and Ken Henson visited grandparents on Sunday. Grandchildren and other relatives summer with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel and family hosted both days.

Ed Roundtree Miles Kimmel Enoch Kimmel Enoch Jr Midwest City Marrietta Quitn Fay Ellen Randal Kimmel Bristow Carol Ann Kimmel Oklahoma City Ken Henson Sioux City Iowa Kimmel B. F. Gurley Dude Fennel Mrs. Kimmel

Cantwell Family Gathered With Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell hosted all their children on Thursday with Lynnwood Maurice Elmore City Leroy Ada Mrs Bill Domby Moore and Mrs Bob Dennis Norman present They visited the Miles Kimmel and J E Woolly families Sunday Gertie Summers and Mack joined them Sunday night.

Roy Cantwell Lynnwood Cantwell Maurice Cantwell Elmore City Leroy Cantwell Ada Bill Domby Moore Bob Dennis Norman Cantwell Miles Kimmel J. E. Woolly Gertie Summers Mack Cantwells

Briggs Family Visit Describes Weekend at Ada Farm

Howard Briggs and friends swam in Ada on Saturday evening. Lloyd and Mary Ann of Oklahoma City visited Marvin and Cleo Briggs. The Briggs and relatives hosted guests from Latta and Ada over the weekend and Parson Marvin Briggs visited W. L. McKinley in Vaness.

Howard Briggs Ada Lloyd Mary Ann Oklahoma City Marvin Briggs James Briggs Gary Latta Bill Briggs W. L. McKinley Vaness Cleo Griffith Briggs

Ada County Notes on Local Families and Health

Dan Owens recently home on Army leave from Japan after 32 years en route to Arlington to receive orders then heli copter school in Dallas. J E Teagues enjoyed Hot Springs and Mount Ida Arkansas with hot weather noted. Mike recovering from a hospital blood clot and looks forward to full recovery after missing Little League games in Ada State College. Laura Ann McCauley sprained toe dropping a heavy oil can in grandfather’s store. Visitors to the McNindies included Mrs Love Mullins Linda and Mr and Mrs Miller Ada. Florence Brewington back from Lindsay Memorial Hospital now doing fine.

Owens Japan Dallas Tex Arlington, Va Laura Ann McCauley

Elm topples in Corpus Christi yard during vacation visit

Mr and Mrs Edward Christian and their children are visiting relatives in Corpus Christi Texas this week. They left early Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon a large elm blew down in their front yard. The writer notes the difficulty of moving the old tree upon their return.

Edward Christian Corpus Christi Tex

McKelroy Family Relocates from Haliburton to Pauls Valley

The Kenneth McKelroy family, longtime Haliburton residents and active community members, leave Tuesday for a transfer to Pauls Valley. Friends recall their warm hospitality, especially Mrs McKelroy who was famed for fresh fish meals at a local fish fry.

Kenneth McKelroy McKelroy Haliburton Pauls Valley George Milligan McKelroys

Byng High Opens 1963 64 Basketball Practices

Byng High School begins weekly Monday practices for the 1963 64 season. Some players are absent due to baseball, but turnout is strong and expectations are high for a solid year. A new Ada family moves in, the Hesters, bringing Darrel who has basketball experience.

Byng High Hester Ada Darrel Byng

Linda Godfrey Visits Relatives in Midwest City

Miss Linda Godfrey stayed with Mr and Mrs Marion Hopkins in Midwest City last week. Her older brother Steve says it’s nice to have the house to himself but jokes he’s ready for her to return as he’s been washing more dishes than usual.

Linda Godfrey Midwest City Marion Hopkins Linda Steve

Milligan Keller Family Ice Cream Party In Kanawa

Mr and Mrs George Milligan and sons and Mr and Mrs Bill Keller visited in Kanawa Saturday night with the Gene Dennie family. The three families held an old fashioned ice cream party with everyone taking a turn at the freezer. The younger ones swam before dinner and the adults shared a plain good time talking.

George Milligan Bill Keller Kanawa Gene Dennie

Pastor Easm Consideration at New Bethel Church

Rev. Robert Easm met with New Bethel Baptist deacons Sunday afternoon to discuss serving as pastor. The church called Easm last week and he promised to answer before next Sunday.

Dale Holcomb New Bethel Baptist Church Robert Easm New Bethel Easm

Miss Virginia Shaw Returns Home After Illness

Miss Virginia Shaw comes home from the hospital where she has been seriously ill. Doctors say she is not improving and would benefit from constant attention at home to aid recovery.

Virginia Shaw

Couple Moves to Ada Apartment After Deliberation

Mr and Mrs Larry Harper decide to relocate to an Ada apartment. Larry manages Harper's Grocery and Station at Byng. They believe living in Ada is more convenient than remaining at the store.

Larry Harper Ada Larry

Head pellet incident leaves brother bedridden at home

Two weeks of tension culminated when Jimmy Carol Teters accidentally shot his older brother Mike in the head with a pellet gun. Mike spent time in the hospital and is now home but confined to bed as the shell lodged near the temple.

Jimmy Carol Teters Mike Jimmy

Gentrys Visit Mrs. Elizabeth Allen in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs C A Gentry spent the weekend with Mrs Elizabeth Allen in Tulsa. Allen, mother of Bob Allen a Byng teacher and a close family friend, has been seriously ill and hospitalized for some time.

C. A. Gentry Elizabeth Allen Tulsa

Pannell Couple Wed June 1 in Simple Byng Ceremony

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs James Pannell on their June 1 wedding Mrs Pannell formerly Linda Holt a Byng graduate.

James Pannell Pannell Linda Holt Byng

Mark couple on vacation in hometown visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mark and Mrs. Mark’s prior name Alice Henry visited the community this week. The Marks, now residents of Colorado, are in town for a vacation.

Jim Mark Mark Alice Henry Marks Colorado

Rain brings relief to Oakman amid cooler spell

Oakman residents celebrate over an inch of rain on Wednesday and again on Sunday, easing the heat wave. Miss Jon Ann Wommack visits Stonewall for a meal with Web Scroggins and his parents, while Linda and David Scroggins of Ada stay with Ira and Jon Ann Wommack as their mother works at Camp Adaka in Ardmore.

Oakman Jon Ann Wommack Web Scroggins Linda Davi Stonewall Web Frank Scroggins David Scroggins Ada Ira Wommack Jon Ann Camp Adaka Ardmore Wommacks

Community notes on local illness and recovery

The column updates residents on health in the community. Norville Turners are improving though still ill. Mrs Gussie Lillard reports progress with healing arm. George Carter gains mobility. Mrs J R Pendergrass remains about the same. Myra Berryman suffers back pain after a vinegar purchase. Jess Duvall shows no improvement. Mrs Monroe Lee, of Fran cis, is very ill in Oakman. Hope for recovery is expressed.

Gussie Lillard George Carter J. R. Pendergrass Myra Berryman Jess Duvall Monroe Lee Francis Oakman

Currents Host Family and Friends in Oklahoma Visits

Mrs Mildred Current and Bruce Current's Ada mother Mrs Bruce Current spent Friday with Mr and Mrs W R Sharp Wanette. The Currents received visits from Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley and Maurice Current Lonnie Dale. Their daughter Georgia Mae Myers Linda Kaye Joe and Sidney Byng spent a week with the Currents while Myers was away on a trip to Colorado.

Mildred Current Maurice Bruce Current Ada W. R. Sharp Wanette Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Maurice Current Lonnie Dale The Currents Georgia Mae Myers Linda Kaye Joe Sidney Byng Myers Colorado

Ada visitors mark weekend with Cooley and Berryman families

Mrs. Dewey Cooley of Ada visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman. The Cooley family are former Oakman residents. Saturday morning guests included the Berryman granddaughter and husband Mr and Mrs Donald Norman and Gary Odden of Ark with Mrs Norman's mother Mildred Lee of Ada and Edward Berryman of Beebe.

Dewey Cooley Ada Jess Berryman Cooley Oakman Berrymans Donald Norman Gary Odden Ark Norman Mildred Lee Edward Berryman Bebee

Family gathering follows Father’s Day visit

William Carter returns to Stillwater to spend Fathers Day with his parents. He leaves Sunday afternoon for home. Visiting with the Carters were Alvin Summers of Tulsa and his mother Olive Summers and daughter Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bingham of Ada, Jimmy Ray Nickell of Stuart, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith.

William Carter Stillwater Carters Alvin Summers Tulsa Olive Summers Dorothy Jack Bingham Ada Jimmy Ray Nickell Stuart Murray Smith

Visiting Sunday Brings Duvall Guests from Japan and Enid

Mrs. Lois Ellis of Japan and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Quaid of Enid visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Duvall. Ellis, a teacher in Japan, is remembered by friends as former Miss Lois Welborn.

Jess Duvall Lois Ellis Japan J. D. Quaid Enid

Ada Visitors Share Thursday Night At Pendergrasses

Sam Sliger and Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass of Ada visited Thursday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. Those visiting Sunday with the Pendergrasses were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sliger Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and Norma Ila Pevehouse and Glenda West.

Sam Sliger John Pendergrass Ada J. R. Pendergrass Pendergrasses Charlie Sliger Buster Hobbs Norma Ila Pevehouse Glenda West

Nance Family Hosts Weekend Guests From Area

Weekend visitors to Oklahoma City include Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance and their son Haskell Nance with Loree. Guests Helen Beam of Seminole and Dave Watson with Cleva of Oklahoma City called on the Nances. Ada couple C. B. Sowards visited, while C. C. Cox of Holdenville spent the week with the Nances and sisters. The ladies attended a workshop at Central.

J. M. Nance Haskell Nance Loree Oklahoma City Helen Beam Seminole Dave Watson Cleva C. B. Sowards Ada C. C. Cox Holdenville

Mrs. Cullen Hampton Visits Ada Family This Summer

Mrs. Cullen Hampton spent last Sunday afternoon in Ada visiting Mr. Hampton's mother and sister, Mrs. Flora Hampton and Mrs. Wyvona McAdams. Hershell Hampton is spending the summer vacation at Wichita Falls, Texas, with his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gunter. Hershell has a job and will work all summer.

Cullen Hampton Ada Hampton Flora Hampton Wyvona McAdams Hershell Hampton Wichita Falls Tex Paul Gunter Hershell

Rutherford Family Visit From Ada and Greenville

Mr and Mrs A R Rutherford and son Teddy of Ada and granddaughter Andra Gail Jum per Greenville Tex visited the Rutherford home and called on Mr and Mrs D B Magar last Wednesday night Magar and his wife spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Ralph Stallworth of Francis

A. R. Rutherford Teddy Ada Andra Gail Jumper Greenville Tex Rutherfords D. B. Magar Magar Ralph Stallworth Francis

Whittington visiting Stonewall family gathers in McLish clan

Miss Carolyn Whittington of Stonewall visits with her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. W. B McLish and children Sharon Vicki and Phyllis. Sunday the McLishs and three daughters plus Miss Whittington spent the day at McAlester as guests of Mrs. McLishs grandmother Mrs J W Elma who is ill.

Carolyn Whittington Stonewall W. B McLish Sharon Vicki Phyllis Mrs. McLish Miss Whittington McAlester

Hogue Family Briefly Stricken at Home

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones learned last week their daughter Mrs Curtis Hogue of Henryetta had fallen and sprained both ankles and bruised her body. Curtis was troubled by asthma and Cathy lay sick fearing a deeper illness. Vivian fell while fetching eye drops and Scotty injured an eye. The Hogues and former Oakman residents are hoped to recover soon.

Scott Jones Curtis Hogue Henryetta Vivian Hogue Oakman

Ice Cream Supper Attended by Local Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clay and family attended an ice cream supper at the Cushman home in Asher Thursday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart and their daughters Kathy, Dianne, and Craelyn, along with Mrs. Venia Clay and Herbert Clay of Stratford.

Marvin Clay Jimmy Marcia Charles Clay Louie Cushman Asher Frank Stewart Kathy Dianne Craelyn Sacramento Calif Venia Clay Herbert Clay Stratford

Briggs Family Visit Across Lightning Ridge

Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs of Lightning Ridge visited their in laws Mr and Mrs W L McKinley. Mrs Briggs also visited her sister Mrs Glenn Cornell during a day last week.

Marvin Briggs Lightning Ridge W. L. McKinley Briggs Glenn Cornell

Social Visit Recap From Shawnee Ada And Ada Residents

Mr and Mrs A Wall of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs Lee Parrish with Tresa of Ada spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs C A Berger revealing a family gathering across three households.

A. Wall Shawnee Lee Parrish Tresa Ada C. A. Berger

Kinsey and Dunn Visit Millers in Tuesday Night Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kinsey and Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Dale Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Leo McNinch and daughter Gayle visited with the Millers Sunday night.

H. L. Kinsey John Dunn Clifford Miller Dale Leo McNinch Gayle The Millers

McGalliard Family Visits Robert Hisaw Household

Mr and Mrs Odus McGalliard and their family spent Sunday visiting the Robert Hisaw family and sharing time together.

Odus McGalliard Robert Hisaw

Local youths spend time visiting friends after school

Rodney Hall spent Monday night and Tuesday visiting with Sam my Gasaway. The boys both visited with Larry Hisaw Monday afternoon.

Rodney Hall Sammy Gasaway Larry Hisaw

MecNinch Couple and Gayle Enjoy Lake Texoma Day Trip

Mr and Mrs Leo MecNinch and Gayle visited Lake Texoma for a Sunday outing featuring swimming skiing boating and leisure activities.

Leo MecNinch Gayle Lake Texoma

Ada Girl at Lake Texoma Youth Camp This Week

Miss Lana Jo McNair daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill McNair 809 West Twelfth Ada and former resident of this community is spending this week at Lake Texoma at youth camp.

Lana Jo McNair Bill McNair West Twelfth Ada Lake Texoma

Ada man Gary Voyles visits multiple locals on Sunday

Gary Voyles of Ada visited several residents Sunday including Don Dunn Johnny Houser Tom my Jo Gasaway Jimmy and Charles Hisaw.

Gary Voyles Ada Don Dunn Johnny Houser Tommy Jo Gasaway Jimmy Charles Hisaw

Weekend Visit From Kellys Ties OKC to Miller Family

Mr and Mrs Ronald Kelly of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Kellys parents Mr and Mrs Lonnie Miller and Alfred.

Ronald Kelly Oklahoma City Lonnie Miller Alfred

Stratford Couple Visits Vernon Gasaway Family

Mr and Mrs Ed Hall with Joe and Linda from Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and family Tuesday night in a social gathering.

Ed Hall Joe Linda Stratford Vernon Gasaway

Weekend visit of the Thomas family in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thomas of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Miller and their son James.

Mike Thomas Oklahoma City Herman Miller James

Stratford couple visits relatives this Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. King and family of Stratford visited Mrs. King’s parents Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Mc Cauley and Mr. and Mrs. B. I. McCauley, Benton, along with Mack and Laura Ann, on Sunday.

J. B. King and

Davis Family Vacation Visit Near Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and their son Earl spent last week visiting Mrs Nettie Childers in this area on vacation from his work in Oklahoma City.

Clarence Davis Earl Nettie Childers Oklahoma City

Mrs Tate moves with family to Vaness near relatives

Mrs Minnie Etta Tate and her son and daughter move from Clarksburg Tennessee to Vaness to be near her parents Mr and Mrs Lum Abston.

Minnie Etta Tate Clarksburg, Tenn Vaness Lum Abston

Milton Family Visiting Deming Friends

Mr and Mrs Willis Milton and their son Roger of Deming New Mexico have been staying with Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale this past week for a family visit.

Willis Milton Roger, Deming N. M Clifford Miller Dale

Gas couple host visit with Jim Clay and Charles Hisan

Tommy and Jo Gas welcomed visitors Sunday, joined by Jim Clay and Charles Hisan for a social afternoon at their home.

Family trip to Six Flags Over Texas reported

Mr Geneva McCullar and Anita, Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and Earl traveled from Oklahoma City to Six Flags Over Texas on Tuesday.

Geneva McCullar Anita Clarence Davis Earl Oklahoma City Texas

Visitors Vetted at Gayle Home Names Muskogee and Newcastle Residents

Recent visitors to Gayle's home included Mrs. Dorothy Helmer and Martha Keevler from Muskogee and Mr and Mrs Don McNinch from Newcastle.

Leo MecNinch Gayle Dorothy Helmer Martha Keevler Muskogee Don McNinch Newcastle

Mrs Hisaw Travels to Sacramento with Wardrowe and Combes

Mrs Edna Hisaw left Thursday with Mr and Mrs Jack Wardrowe of Sacramento and Mrs Tommy Combes of Ada to spend a week there. Wayne Hisaw her son is in college there. His school ended June 19 and she and Mrs Combes will return home with him sometime next week.

Edna Hisaw Jack Wardrowe Sacramento Calif Tommy Combes Ada Wayne Hisaw Combes

Ada Couple Visits In-Law Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Cecil Aliston of Ada spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lum Aliston and sister Mrs Minnie Etta Taze and family, sharing time together.

Cecil Aliston Ada Lum Aliston Minnie Etta Taze

Clay Family Visiting Guests Across Counties

A series of visits described show the Clay family hosting and visiting relatives and friends across Oklahoma. Attendees include Marvin Clay and family with guests Eugene Clay Earl Norma Elaine from Massachusetts and Bessie Clay of Pauls Valley, plus arrivals from Oil Center Stratford Oklahoma City and Stratford.

Marvin Clay Jimmy Marcia Eugene Clay Earl Norma Elaine Massachusetts Bessie Clay Pauls Valley George Wyatt Stratford Lynn Brown Charles Clay

Dunn Family Visiting Relatives in Washington State

Mr and Mrs Jack Dunn and son and Miss Mary Dunn travel to Washington to visit the Dunn family. They are hosted by Mr and Mrs John Dunn and Don, continuing reunion with kin.

Jack Dunn Mary Dunn Washinton State John Dunn Don

Patton Family Visits Lloyd Patton Home

Mr and Mrs Laurin Patton and family of Ada visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Patton, sharing a family gathering in the community.

Laurin Patton Ada Lloyd Patton

Konawa Visit With Gasaway Family and Friends

Cyde Gasaway of Konawa visited with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and family Sunday Also visiting were Sam Abston and Mrs Minnie Etta Taze and family.

Cyde Gasaway Konawa Vernon Gasaway Sam Abston Minnie Etta Taze

Local swimmers hit Wintersmith Pool Sunday

Tommy, Jo and Sammy Gas away, Charles Hisan, Jimmy Clay, Shelia Pedersen and Mike Faulkenberry swam at the Wintersmith Pool on Sunday.

Tommy Sammy Gasaway Charles Hisan Jimmy Clay Shelia Pedersen Mike Faulkenberry Wintersmith

Blanchard Couple Welcome Son Clayborn

Mr and Mrs R N Hardage of Blanchard announce the birth of a son named Clayborn at 1245 Sunday morning The couple also have a daughter aged three Mrs Hardage is formerly Miss Donna Jill Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs Darwin Cummings in the community

R. N. Hardage Blanchard Clayborn

Vanessa Home Demonstration Club Monthly Session

The Vanessa Home Demonstration Club met for its monthly session led by president Mrs Ed Coffey. Mrs Marvin Briggs led songs and Miss Martha Mote outlined utensil usage after a Pots and Pans program. Mrs Leo McNinch won the door prize and refreshments were served to 17 members.

Vaness Home Demonstration Club Ed Coffey Marvin Briggs Leo McNinch A. H. Neel Martha Mote Gaylon Hooks

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Lula Lois Clifford Cather Reed Paul Johnston Edgar Cross Centrahoma Roger Dale Massey Ralph Wofford Clemon Stone Henry Dew Ida Jane Eugene Beth East Central Horace Mann Art Department Kenneth Campbell Campbell Bob Heaton Ada Park Ahloso Tim Milligan Dan Owens Dan Army J. E. Teague Hot Springs Mount Ida State College Mc Nindies Love Mullins Florence Brewington Lindsay Memorial Hospital By Ila Pevehouse Norville Turner Vanoss V. T. Galaway Jim Clay O.G Reddy Oklahoma Sxc Electric Company
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