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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1960

Page

6

Ada 150-Per-Month Club aims to boost Central Airlines

Ada residents and local firms form the 150-Per-Month Club to guarantee at least 150 monthly boardings on Central Airlines as CAB recognition of local need. The plan, sponsored by the Ada Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee, seeks 300 members paying a pro rata share of 6.61 dollars for fare to Oklahoma City, with rotating billing and no ongoing programs.

Central Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board Aviation Committee Ada Chamber of Commerce Lewis Watson Oklahoma Aldridge Hotel Ada Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Central CAB Ardmore

Singing Convention Notes From Pickett Sunday Evening

Frank Dryden attended the singing convention at Pickett Sunday evening. Visiting Mr and Mrs Jim Magar for Father's Day were not fully listed in the readable text.

Frank Dryden Pickett Mrs Jim Magar

Family names listed of Center Ada Oakman and others

Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and family of Center Mrs Buren Magar of Oakman Mrs Irene Klutts Doris Sue Mrs Dorthy Loven and Sue and Carl Lee Roberts Miss Ruth Magar of Ada and Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden are named.

Ray Magar Family Center Buren Magar Oakman Irene Klutts Doris Sue Dorthy Loven Carl Lee Roberts Ruth Magar Ada Frank Dryden

Attendees Visit Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Family

Sunday visitors included Laurence Farmer and Debra of Ada, Doyle Burke and Linda of Stratford, Wayne Farmer and Rhonda of Ada, John Webster and Ronnie of Shawnee, and Loren Farmer and Randy.

Lee Farmer Laurence Farmer Debra Ada Doyle Burke Linda Stratford Wayne Farmer Rhonda John Webster Ronnie Shawnee Lauren Farmer Randy

Ada Convalescent Home Visit Ends Quietly

Mrs Emma Farmer and her party including Homer Janie Gene and Ronnie Cole visited her brother Laurence Reed at the Ada Convalescent Home on Saturday.

Emma Farmer Homer Janie Gene Ronnie Coleman Laurence Reed Ada Convalescent Home

Dinner guests share kinship across states

Mrs. Maude Meek of Richmond California and her daughter in law Mrs. Mary Meeks and Linda of Wichita Falls Texas visited Mrs. Lilly Mae Reed of Francis with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and family on Saturday. Mrs. Maude Meek and Mrs. Farmer are sisters, Mrs. Reed is their sister in law.

Maude Meek Richmond Calif Mary Meeks Linda Wichita Falls Tex Lilly Mae Reed Francis Lee Farmer Mrs. Farmer Reed

Mrs Mayrene Bittle and Lin da Help Mrs Lee Farmer

Mrs Mayrene Bittle and Lin da spent nearly all of last week helping Mrs Lee Farmer with canning beans.

Mrs Vernice Dryden Accompanies Mother to Doctor

Mrs Vernice Dryden accompanied by her mother Mrs Grace Magar visited their doctor on Wednesday.

Vernice Dryden Grace Magar

Mrs Martin Stiles Visits Mrs Vernice Dryden Thursday Evening

Mrs Martin Stiles visited Mrs Vernice Dryden for a short social call Thursday evening, sharing friendly conversation and time together.

Martin Stiles Vernice Dryden

Roberts weekend visit with Oakman relatives

Carl Lee Roberts spent the weekend helping in the hay with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Buren Magar of Oakman.

Carl Lee Roberts Mrs. Buren Magar Oakman

Community visits mark quiet Sunday gatherings

Mrs. Alene Anderson visited Mrs. Jim Magar Sunday evening. Mrs. Rachel Horton of Oklahoma City visited Miss Ruby Dryden Sunday morning.

Alene Anderson Jim Magar Rachel Horton Oklahoma City Ruby Dryden

Ice Cream Visit Among Adapting Families

Thursday evening visitors from Stratford Ada and local farms gathered at the Farm er home for homemade ice cream. Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle Linda Wayne Farmer Rhonda Lavern Farmer and Randy attended at the Lee Farmer residence sharing a casual social.

Doyle Bittle Linda Stratford Wayne Farmer Rhonda Ada Lavern Farmer Randy Mrs Lee Farmer

Miller Visit Highlights Farm Family Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer on Sunday evening for a family gathering.

Mrs Troy Miller Lee Farmer

Buzzy Farmer Visits Uncle Lee Farmers Monday Morning

Buzzy Farmer visited his uncle Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Monday morning. The brief note records a family visit without additional context or events.

Buzzy Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer

Meltons Visit Miller Family to Repair Milker

Mr and Mrs A L Melton and their boys visited Mr and Mrs Troy Miller Saturday night. A L Melton helped with a milker that had gone on the brink and they called a repair man from Oklahoma City in the early hours so they could milk their cows.

A. L. Melton Troy Miller A. L Troy Oklahoma City

Melton Family Visit Reported From Wilson

Boys were visiting his brother Mr and Mrs Arthur Melton and family of Wilson Sunday.

A. L. Melton Arthur Melton Wilson

Mrs Virgie Pennington and Mrs Jeffie Maddox Visit Miss Ruby Dryden

Mrs Pennington and Mrs Maddox called on Miss Ruby Dryden late Saturday evening in a social call.

Virgie Pennington Jeffie Maddox Ruby Dryden

Neighborly Garden Hopes Fade Over Tomato Ripening

A correspondent recounts the struggle to harvest ripe tomatoes as the growing season stalls. Neighborhood patience wears thin while vines flower without fruit and late summer sun sporadically warms the patch.

Pennington Captures First Win of the Season

Mrs. Virgie Pennington claimed her first win of the season, winning by one week according to local gardening notes. The piece notes the gardens in the area are in need of rain.

Virgie Pennington

Vanoss Saturday Night Candidate Speaking Draws Attention

Ruby and Glen Dryden attend a candidate speaking event in Vanoss Saturday night as locals gather to hear the campaign message and observe the gathering.

Ruby Glen Dryden Vanoss

Ada soirée with Miss Ruby Dryden and Miss Vineta Pennington

Miss Ruby Dryden and Miss Vineta Pennington were in Ada Thursday morning. Ruby ate dinner with Vineta when they returned home.

Ruby Dryden

Pepper plant blooms again at Pennington garden

Mrs Virgie Pennington owns a Giant pepper plant that once reached six feet in a Weekly feature. This spring she transplanted it to the garden and it is blooming again with new leaves.

Virgie Pennington

Maddox Visit With Stiles Family Noted

Vineta and Mrs. Jeffie Maddox visited Mrs. Juanita Stiles and her children and mother Friday, sharing time with the household.

Virgie Pennington Vineta Jeffie Maddox Juanita Stiles

Mrs Alma Maddox and family visit Pennington in Gaar Corner

Mrs Alma Maddox and her daughter Mrs Bryan Taylor with Everett and Junior of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta Pennington on Wednesday.

Alma Maddox Bryan Taylor, Everett and Junior Gaar Corner Milo Pennington Vineta

Mrs. Clareta Gray and Vickie Visit Florence Isaacs

Mrs. Clareta Gray and Vickie visited Florence Isaacs on Thursday, reporting a brief social call and catching up with family friend Isaacs.

Mrs. Clareta Gray Vickie Florence Isaacs

Bridge Crew Replaces Damaged Structure Near Hendersons

The county bridge crew laid a new span after heavy rain damaged the crossing near P.O. Henderson's area. Several other bridges were reported in poor condition following recent storms.

P.O. Henderson

Patsy Henson Visits Florence Isaacs Monday Morning

Mrs Patsy Henson visited Florence Isaacs on Monday morning. The brief social call reflects local community ties and sharing news among residents.

Patsy Henson Florence Isaacs

Walton Isaacs Family Visited Artesia En Route Home

Mr and Mrs Walton Isaacs and their Artesia New Mexico children visited the W N Isaacs home Thursday morning while passing through on their way home after visiting relatives in Arkansas.

Walton Isaacs Artesia N. M W. N. Isaacs Arkansas

Hen son couple seen at grade A dairy Saturday morning

Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson were spotted at the grade A dairy operated by Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray on Saturday morning. The sighting occurred as residents reported activity at the dairy.

Donald Ray Henson Vernon Gray

Gray Family Night Milking During Lake Fishing Trip

The Gray family including Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their children joined by Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray and families along with their parents Mr and Mrs Orin Gray for night milking at the Lake during a fishing trip.

Gray's Fred Gray Mrs. Thurman Gray Orin Gray

Mrs Alva Farmer Visits Oss Jones Family At Worstell

Mrs Alva Farmer joins Mr and Mrs Walton Isaacs and family for a day with their sister at the Oss Jones residence in Worstell.

Alva Farmer Walton Isaacs Oss Jones Worstell

Tucker Family Returns Home From California Visit

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters have finished a visiting stay in California and returned to their home on Thursday.

M. R. Tucker California

Mrs. Ollie Tucker Visits Tucker Family Friday

Mrs. Ollie Tucker visited Mr. and Mrs. M R Tucker Friday afternoon for a social call.

Ollie Tucker M. R. Tucker

Florence Isaacs Attends New Bethel Event Near Wewoka

Florence Isaacs joins Mrs. Cloreta Gray and Vickie for a Sunday event at New Bethel near Wewoka where Cloreta Gray led the service.

Florence Isaacs Cloreta Gray Vickie New Bethel Wewoka Cloreta

Gibsons and Wood Celebrate After Four Decades

Mr and Mrs C C Gibson of Yakima Washington Mr Walter Gibson of Pasadena Texas Mrs Clara Wood of Ada with Mr and Mrs Floyd Wood were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs It had been better than forty years since the C C Gibsons had seen each other.

C. C Sam) Gibson Yakima, Wash Walter Gibson Pasadena, Tex Clara Wood Ada Floyd Wood W. N. Isaacs C. C. Gibsons

Gibson Family Reunites With Wood Couple

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Gibson spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wood. The Gibsons and Floyd were raised together and enjoy being together again.

C. C. Gibson Floyd Wood Gibsons Floyd

Pasadena man and Ada woman visit Isaacs household

Walter Gibson of Pasadena Tex and Mrs Clara Wood of Ada spent Friday night with the W N Isaacs.

Walter Gibson Pasadena Tex Clara Wood Ada W. N. Isaacs

Isaacs Host Saturday Dinner Guests

Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Gibson, Walter Gibson, Mrs. Clara Wood and Floyd Wood.

Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Visit Mrs. Virgie Bragg

Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs called on Mrs. Virgie Bragg of Stratford Saturday. The visit was noted in local society circles.

Clara Wood Florence Isaacs Virgie Bragg Stratford

Dinner guests honor Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Si ve Rodney and Mike were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Willie Isaacs.

Vernon Gray Si Ve Rodney Mike Willie Isaacs

Mrs Pearl Gray and Carma Visit Sister in Stratford

Mrs Pearl Gray and Carma visited her sister Mrs Clara Chandler and boys of Stratford Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Fred Gray are starting their vacation this week with plans not yet announced.

Pearl Gray Carma Clara Chandler Stratford Fred Gray

Mrs Tandy Krebbs Visits Oklahoma Kin

Mrs Tandy Krebbs and her son from Salinas California visit her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Blevins in Pauls Valley. They are joined by two brothers and their spouses and families from Oklahoma City, Okla and Ada and McAlester gathering with Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley and Troy for a Sunday.

Tandy Krebbs Salinas Calif Earl Blevins Pauls Valley W. P Blevins Leroy Dalton Oklahoma City M. R. Tucker Dale Pinley McClure McAlester van Vandergriff Ada Preston Norman Patsy Goodwin Frank Pinley Troy

Oklahoma City Family Stays With Grandmother a Week

Miss Mary Thompson and her brothers Jerry and Terry of Oklahoma City visited their grandmother Mrs. Charley Thompson for a week and returned to Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Mary Thompson Jerry and Terry Oklahoma City Charley Thompson

Mercer Family Visit Spans Texas Oklahoma City Trip

Mr and Mrs M E Mercer and daughters Marcia and Sharon Lynne spent the past week with Mrs A H Mercer in Fort Worth. They left Sunday for Oklahoma City. Janet remains visiting relatives in Fort Worth while Mrs Nannie Stanfield of Ada visited J S Stanfield and wife through Wednesday morning.

M. E. Mercer Marcia Sharon Lynne A. H. Mercer Oklahoma City Janet Fort Worth Tex Nannie Stanfield Ada Mrs J. S. Stanfield A. H. Mercer Sr Mrs. Mercer Marcia and L. J. Fowler

Acampo Visitors Share Meeting At Roff Home

Mrs Grant Johnson and May and guests Mrs James Walker and Keith of Acampo visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson and family in Roff to socialize and catch up.

Local visitors share time with Roff area families

Mrs Virgil Haines and Mrs Harold Haines and Michael of Union Hill spent Wednesday with Mrs Everett Summers. Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson of Galt California visiting his mother Mrs Grant Johnson and other relatives went to Roff Wednesday evening to visit Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson and family. They attended church services at Roff. Houseguests Mrs James Walker and Keith and David Johnson of Galt Calif visited Wednesday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Loutee near Roff. Christine talked by long distance telephone to her husband.

Melvin Johnson Galt Calif Grant Johnson Roff Joe Thompson May James Walker Keith David Johnson Richard Loutee Christine

Ada Hosts Large Family Visit With Various Guests

Residents and guests from Oklahoma City Albuquerque Bray and California spend Thursday evening through Sunday visiting Ada area families including the Summers Escues Stanfields and Dunns. Encounters include children visiting grandparents and travel between Ada and nearby towns and states.

Social Visit Among District Families Over Weekend

Bob Davis and Betty Lawrence along with Virginia Dryden spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Davis and James Robin. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Briggs of Coyle who arrived Friday night to spend the weekend with Marvin Briggs and Alvie Griffith families.

Bob Davis Betty Lawrence Virginia Dryden John Davis James Robin Margie Elizabeth Lloyd D. Briggs Coyle Marvin Briggs Alvie L. Griffith

Ownbeys and relatives visit in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey and Mr and Mrs E B Ownbey spent Saturday in Oklahoma City. They visited their nephew Charles and his wife and met sister in law and husband Mr and Mrs Ivan Jackson. Also with them were Mr and Mrs C W Holstein Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield and Doug and Kevin Stanfield from Morenci Arizona visiting J S Stanfield and family.

E. V. Ownbey E. B. Ownbey Charles Oklahoma City Ivan Jackson C. W. Holstein Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Morenci, Ariz J. S. Stanfield

Sweeney Family Visit Noted in Oklahoma City Social

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sweeney of Oklahoma City visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sweeney on Saturday, marking a social call between two families.

Henry Sweeney Oklahoma City Dick Sweeney

Alva Johnson Birthday Dinner in Sulphur

Mrs Grant Johnson and May Mrs J F Walker and Keith Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson and David Mrs Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Janie Karen and Lisa attended a birthday dinner Sunday for Alva Johnson in Sulphur.

Grant Johnson May James T. Walker Keith Adampo Calif Melvin Johnson David Galt Alva Johnson Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Janie Karen Lisa Dick Sweeney Philo McConnell J. F. Walker Alva

Stanfields Host Morenci Guests for Sulphur Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield along with houseguests Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stanfield and Doug and Kevin of Morenci Arizona enjoyed a lunch and picnic in Platt National Park at Sulphur on Sunday.

J. E. Dunn J. S. Stanfield Kenneth _ Stanfield Doug Kevin Morenci Ariz Kenneth Stanfield Morenci, Ariz Platt National Park

Summers Couple Wed at Bray Church Amid Middleton Sun

Mrs. Everett Summers and Mack attended the Sunday wedding of Phyllis Miller and Eugene Summers in Bray Church. After a wedding trip they will reside west of Garr Corner.

Everett Summers Mack Phyllis Miller Eugene Summers Bray Garr Corner

Ardmore Couple Visits Relatives Ahead of Cancer Research Work

Mr and Mrs Bill Shivley and their son Mike and daughter Pat visited Ardmore Sunday with Mrs Alvie L Griffith and Mrs Griffith. Mrs Shivley is conducting cancer research with the Nobel Foundation in Ardmore.

Bill Shivley Mike Pat Ardmore Alvie L. Griffith Griffith Shivley Nobel Foundation

Mrs Grant Johnson Attends Roif Sunday Night Service

David and Mr Johnson’s mother Mrs Grant Johnson attended church in Roif Sunday night.

Melvin Johnson David Mr. Johnson Grant Johnson Roif

Summers Visit Sunday Evening Details

Roy Summers and Claude Smith visited awhile Sunday evening with Mack Summers and his mother Mrs. Everett Summers.

Roy Summers Claude Smith Mack Summers Mrs. Everett Summers

Father’s Day Visitors From Ada Area

Family gathering at Ada includes Kenneth Standridge and children from Ada Richard Sweeney Jr. from Dallas Henry Sweeny and Dick Sweeney Sr. brothers Earl Stewart and Earl Jr. from Fitzhugh and Charley Dunn and Ada visitors.

Dick Sweeney Sr Kenneth Standridge Ada Richard Sweeney Jr Dallas Tex Gene Smith Ricky Henry Sweeny Oklahoma City Henry Sweeney Earl Stewart Earl Jr Fitzhugh Charley Dunn

Penny discovers rare 1943 copper penny worth big money

Jack Ballard finds a 1943 copper penny in a bank sack worth up to tens of thousands. Collectors verify authenticity with tests, reveal a damaged 8 on the date, and potential buyers from Ford Foundation and Lincoln Life show interest. Ballard keeps the coin, sleeping with it and weighing loan to a college for display.

Jack Ballard South Maywood Ballard Mrs. B U.S. Mint Lee Henry North Hickory C. B. Moon South Stockton Victor D. Brenner Lincoln New York Ford Foundation Lincoln Life Insurance Company Henry

Californians Heading Home After Visit

David of Galt and Mrs. James Walker along with Keith of Acampo Calif depart Wednesday for California homes. Mrs Walker is remembered as daughter of Mrs Grant Johnson and the late Mr Johnson.

Melvin Johnson David Galt Calif James Walker Keith Acampo California Walker Grant Johnson Mr. Johnson

Norman youth led long spree stealing cars across state lines

Ronnie Albert Wright, 19, Norman, arrested in Tishomingo after a Panhandle run of car thefts. He allegedly stole and abandoned vehicles in Norman Purcell Ada and Tishomingo, using the alias Johnny Allbright, then wrecked an Ada car before arrest. One speeding case and no crashes noted.

Norman Lad Norman Tishomingo Ronnie Albert Wright W. W. Raper Boyd Epperson Ada Homer Gosnell Wright Purcell Raper Epperson Harvey Roy Crow

Texas men confess to Ada burglaries in April

Two Texas men admitted burglarizing three Ada businesses on April 29, beating a safe at Pontotoc Milling Company and stealing items including cash. Deputies questioned them in Sherman, with a third man suspected. They may face extradition to Oklahoma and possible links to other thefts in Coalgate and McAlester.

Texas Pontotoc County Trader Mills Big Chief Butane Company Pontotoc Milling Company Oren Phillips Pat Holman Sherman Oklahoma Coalgate McAlester Pontotoc West Ada Roff

Highwaymen Expand Plant Near Capitol in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City AP The Highway Department will take bids July 6 for a metal annex building near the Capitol Office Building. Estimated at 54,434 dollars, the 50 by 100 foot structure will mirror two nearby buildings and will store bulky items, blueprinting division, and stock and supplies now occupying space in the Capitol Office Building.

Oklahoma City Highway Department Lee B. Washbourne Capitol

Galey Community Plans Homecoming at School Grounds

Galey residents announce a homecoming event at the Galey school grounds on July 10. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a basket lunch and afternoon singing scheduled for attendees.

Galey Galey School

Classified Ads Offer Buy Sell And Trade Options

Local classifieds advertise opportunities to buy sell or trade household goods cars appliances and more. Listings include prices contact details and brief item descriptions for quick buyer seller matches.

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