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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
4
Rates show delivery by carrier within Ada Oklahoma and by mail. The ad lists yearly costs for Ada residents and for mail outside Oklahoma.
Historical note shows Ada Oklahoma weekly newspaper lineage and publishing details. Mentions Ada Weekly Democrat and consolidations with Ada Times Democrat Pontotoc Star Democrat. Indicates mailing and postal classifications in Ada and Pontotoc County region.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Steel with children visited relatives in Sapulpa last week. Maude Matthews visits with son Jim Williams of Ada. J. O. Nickerson hosts Nickerson children from Oxnard California and Borger Texas along with Calvin Nickerson and others from Fayetteville Arkansas. J. O. Nickerson recovering from a heart attack three weeks ago and shows improvement. well wishes for a full recovery are extended.
Mrs Leona Edwards is not feeling well and cannot cook. Her neighbor Mrs Crockett cooked and carried all her meals last Sunday. The two families live across the street from each other and are highly appreciated by many in the area.
Kip Steel of Fort Worth visits with cousins Buddy and Jerry West before returning home, highlighting family connections during a regional visit.
The column lists social visits and gatherings among the Humphers, Miller, Whittington, Weller, and related families. It notes church services, Sunday visits, dinners in Ada and Marietta, a baptism at Canyon Creek, and vacation plans with details on who stayed overnight and who attended events.
An editor's reminiscence recalls sunlit days roaming open countryside in search of berries and walnuts. Readers share memories of sorghum mills, old dogs, and Arkansas river country near Spiro, Poteau, Fort Smith, and Sequoyah County, with notes on place landmarks and rural life lingering in nostalgia.
An Oklahoma style meditation on July edging June from the calendar as runoff elections approach. The piece, in plain voice, sketches July as a stoic challenger, the political season near, and invites readers to greet the month and participate in the upcoming run off while reflecting on June’s endings and beginnings through memory and weather.
The notice lists refreshment helpers Mrs. Gladys Jones and Mrs. O. H. Walker at a local gathering attended by twelve youths. It reports the Baker family moving to Oklahoma City with best wishes. Ada Smithers of Madill visits Aunt and Uncle J. N. Atterberry. Joe Atterberry and Darlene of Sulphur visit the Atterberry home.
Mr and Mrs Don Robinson and their children visited with their daughter, and joined Mr and Mrs Kermit Ward of Altus for the visit. Donna and
Linda Robinson remained with the Wards for a few days. An Eastern Star initiation service was held in the Lodge Hall Wednesday night. Ralph Stallworth was initiated. Visitors from Ada Sulphur Maddil Millcreek and Konawa attended this service.
Mrs Pearl Surgnies and Mrs Alta Atterberry recently attended an Eastern Star gathering in Ada noting community participation and fraternal activity.
Mrs Crowle of Tennessee has returned home after visiting here with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs E R Bridges.
Mr and Mrs Cleatus Summers announce the birth of a girl named Clara Lorine born June 16 in a Fort Worth hospital weighing eight pounds seven and a half ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Clara Summers of Francis and Mr and Mrs Hudgins of Fort Worth. Mrs West and Mrs Clara Summers visited Fort Worth to meet the infant.
Visitors at Mrs. A Doner include her twins Betty Alt er and Dottie Caldwell with four children each from Willard New Mexico and Pine Bluff Arkansas. Betty and Dottie aged three years twins share June 17 birthday with their mother. S. A. Head returns home after fishing trips in New Mexico. Billy Coburn and wife from Tulsa welcome first child James Edward seven pounds four ounces born Thursday June 23 in a Tulsa hospital.
The parental grandparents are Mr and Mrs W F E Coburn and the maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dewies of Florida.
News note reports Fred Poe underwent an emergency surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Well wishes are extended for a speedy recovery.
The W M A met Thursday for a royal service program. A covered dish luncheon followed at noon and quilting took place in the afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Mollie Ascue Mrs. Ethel Hooser Clara McComes Mrs. Carl Wheeler Mrs. M. E. Lambert Mrs. H. L. Kirkes and Mrs. Mable Coburn.
Mrs. H L Kirkes has been able to leave home for short periods following a recent major operation. Family members report her condition improving and she is resting at home as she continues recovery.
Mrs. Noley Holman has returned home after visiting relatives in Holdenville.
Mrs. C. E. Donegan of Healdton visited with her granddaughter and the Kelleys Gary and Keith. The Kelleys took her home last Saturday where they visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson and her brother Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Atkinson, all of Healdton.
The Cedar Grove Baptist Church faced low attendance last Sunday with about twenty people. Pastor Rev. Earlin Haskins is on vacation visiting California, leaving the pulpit empty. Attendance is expected to rise upon his return.
Mrs Lela Rose of Union Hill visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs L L Crockett and a brother Jams on Thursday of last week.
Mr and Mrs Isom Harris were among attendees from here at the singing event in Oakman on June 19.
Jackie and James Harris, children of Mrs. Francis Harris of Ada, spent last week here with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris. They also visited an uncle Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Harris and their children during the visit.
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Harris and children Lonnie Marion and Cathey visited here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris for Saturday night.
Mrs L L Crockett visited Mrs M E Lambert last Friday. Mr and Mrs L L Crockett and their son James traveled to Atwood to see the bridge being built over the river. Mrs Crockett says she will stay on her side or take the long route rather than cross the bridge now.
A reader thanks everyone who provides news items, expressing appreciation for every readable item received and shared. The note acknowledges the value of daily news.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Dale and their grandson Charles Mayhue are traveling for sightseeing in New Mexico and California.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winters and children Donna Leon and Leeann of Baldwin Park California visit here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leon Scroggins her grandparents Mrs Mollie Gaylon Mr and Mrs Scroggins and other relatives and friends. Mrs Winters is the former Betty Scroggins and is Mrs B C Matthews great granddaughter.
The writer notes cool weather and showers as they pen the weekly, hoping a general rain arrives before a hot spell returns, forecasting a possible summer surge by the time the edition is read.
Belle last weekend featured Mrs Mildred Lee and Mr and Mrs Bob Lee of Tulsa along with Mrs Effie Lynn and James of Healdton. The action centered on a family gathering with notable attendees from Oklahoma communities.
Miss Shirley Rowland of Oklahoma City and Bill Henson of Francis wed at the Muskogee home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walker with Church of Christ minister Mr. Walker officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Gillmore. The couple resides at 911 East Sixth in Ada during East Central term before moving to Doyle where Mr. Henson will be high school principal and Mrs. Henson will teach English.
Mrs Stella Tigner returns home after an extended visit with her daughter and son in Ft Worth. She is the mother of Mrs Ina Henson and makes her home with them.
Mr and Mrs E O Simmons vacationing visit Mrs Simmons parents Mr and Mrs Fred Rodgers. Last week Grover Sawyers and family from Kickapoo Boy Scout Ranch near Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers and Eldon. Sunday Jeff Schrieber and children from Alma visited the First Baptist Church in Stonewall and dined with Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers.
Mr and Mrs Jim McClain report their son Frank is still in the hospital and not faring well.
Last Wednesday Mrs. E. 0. Humphers visited Mrs. S. J. Markley at Valley View hospital. Mrs. Markley had major surgery on Monday morning and was doing as well as could be expected. Also visiting were Mrs. Hagen Underhill’s brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beauford and Debbie from San Francisco.
Mr and Mrs Vel Dean Chambers and their sons spent their vacation visiting their parents Mr and Mrs H R Brady and family H R Brady and family Jesse and Mrs Georgia Chambers of
Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Johnny Daniels Ada Mr and Mrs Donald Brady Ada and Mr and Mrs George Reed Ada. Last Thursday Mrs Brady and L D went fishing. Mrs Brady caught a four pound seven ounce catfish.
Mr and Mrs Leon Adams departed Jesse for their Oil Center New Mexico home after visiting the homes of their parents Mr and Mrs Bill Whittington and Mr and Mrs Adams.
Mr and Mrs Bill Harrell and children from Hennepin spent Tue through Sun with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Weatherly. Mrs Leon Reynolds and two sons of Ada and Mr and Mrs Junior Weatherly and sons of Byng also visited W E Weatherly. Friday Mrs Weatherly and Mrs Bill Harrell visited Mrs Weatherly's sister and husband Mr and Mrs W D Maddox.
Sunday marked Mrs. B. B. Ryans birthday with family from Fittstown Willits and Ft. Leonard Wood bringing cake and gifts. The home of Mrs. Rachell Holland hosted a flurry of visitors including Barrett Brashier Phillips and Holland families from Delano Redondo Beach and Fort Worth with plans for travels and weddings.
The piece traces the shifting dynamics of the Democratic field with Kennedy Stevenson Symington and Truman’s move affecting momentum. It notes Kennedy’s potential to gain on the second ballot and the risk of extended convention drama while Republicans coalesce around Nixon amid intra party criticism and Rockefeller’s criticisms.
A collage of witticisms on life and love, plus a discussion of political polls and voter behavior. The piece includes a jest about a visiting niece, a quip on economy, and a humorous take on marriage and jealousy within conversational scraps.
Jesse Mr and Mrs Jack Stell of Santa Maria California visited friends in Stonewall and Jesse for several days. They toured and stayed with niece and her family including Dwight A Roberts and Steve. Spent evenings with Floy Miller Randy, N W Thomas, Tresa and Gail of Frisco.
John Gilbert Miller of Quincie Point Rhode Island, a brother of Mrs. Roberts and son of Mr and Mrs Floy Miller of Stonewall, arrived last week for a visit with them.
Mr and Mrs T E Ryan and Butch of Wayne were Saturday night supper guests of his brother and wife. Mr and Mrs B B Ryan and their grandchildren.
Monday night Mr and Mrs W E Winton hosted supper with their son and family Wiley Winton and Tony of Ada and Mr and Mrs Joe Winton of Sulphur. They plan to visit Mrs Gene Johnston in Oklahoma City later this week at St Anthony's Hospital.
Don Kerr and his children visited Ada relatives Mr. and Mrs. Oran Kerr and Patricia. Accompanying them were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kerr and their children. They spent time together and made ice cream.
Ruth Humphers spends the day with Barbara Brady while Richard Humphers meets Larry Miller. Randy Humphers spends the day with Larry and Dale Cox.
Sunday and Monday the Weller family group toured Sulphur for sight-seeing and picnicking then traveled to Oklahoma City visiting Frontier City and Lincoln Zoo. They continued area sightseeing with Dean and Linda Weller and Fred Weller among the travelers.
Sunday visit by Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr and Pat to Mr and Mrs Edd Robinson in Tupelo.
Frank and Agnes Crabtree spent the day visiting Rich, sharing time together and enjoying each other’s company.
The city police mailed a dozen full face portraits of the wanted man to the local constable. Within 24 hours he boasted that eleven were captured and he would have the last one before morning.
The dialogue shows Zim recounting a dog shooting today and Dim questioning the anger. Ruthie asks if Bill will love her after marriage while Gladys suggests Bill has long valued married women.
A playful tale shows two Texas farmers arguing over crops. A planned watermelon cutting with Mr Jones’s crosscut saw is halted as Mrs Jones is busy harvesting cucumbers. The joking parents remark on bearing and boarding. A final quip labels the elephant as a color change joke for different groups.
Short sentence based on long experience by Proverb notes the value of experience. Cervantes remarks that new super highways bring wider traffic jams, while Hugh Burr mentions a Dallas antique car club of Cadillacs over a year old. Terence Rattigan quips about staying young by living honestly and modest self-views.
A devotional on tomorrow and prophecy. It explains that prophets spoke for God, not as fortune tellers, and contrasts prophets with priests. It cites Jeremiah and the idea of revelation and inspiration guiding true messages from God.
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