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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1966

Page

8

Around The County Moves and Visits In Ada Area

Local residents share weekend visits and overnight stays in Ada and surrounding areas. Names include Phyllis Mack Sandy Stur divan Geneva McCullar Anita McCullar Tricia Jones Sherri Burns Terri Gaar Corner Boyce Jones E M Murray Cindy Longview Jack Hurt and Wes Landrum. Arthur Davis admitted to Stratford Nursing Home. Homer Hicks family visits Ada area.

Tricia Jones L. H. Alford Ada Sherri Burns Terri Gaar Boyce Jones

McNinch Family Attends Vanessa Alumni Banquet

Mr and Mrs Don McNinch and Terri Dawn of Enid spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle. They attended the Vanessa Alumni Banquet Saturday night. Gayle McNinch returned to Enid with the McNinch couple for a visit.

Don McNinch Terri Dawn Enid Leo MecNinch Gayle Vaness Gayle McNinch

Overnight guests report at the Muck home

Jerry Dale Cook of Wichita and Johnnie Jones of Ada stayed overnight at the Junior Muck home on separate days. Janis Hooser also spent Monday night in the Muck residence.

Jerry Dale Cook Wichita Kan Larry Muck Johnnie Jones Ada Janis Hooser

Local Visitors Share Meals and Visits Across Towns

Mrs Wana Walker and Burt Warren hosted Irene Cope in Coalgate then saw the Ward family. Across the area Lilliard Treets Holland Auten Briggs visit, dine, and host in Ada Stonewall Midwest City Houston Tulsa.

Wana Walker Burt Warren Irene Cope Coalgate Jack Ward Louis Lilliard Stonewall Nola Treets Hugo

Visit To The McCullars Saturday Afternoon

Ada along with Stephenie and Anita McCullar visited Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCullar Saturday afternoon.

Ada Stephenie Anita McCullar Mrs. W. E. McCullar

Wedding of Carol Willoughby and Donnie Oldham

Mrs. Marvin Clay attended the wedding of her niece Carol Willoughby and Donnie Oldham Friday night at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church with Jim and Marcia in attendance.

Marvin Clay Jim Marcia Carol Willoughby Donnie Oldham Oil Center Pentecostal

Barnes Family Visits Stonewall Friends Sunday

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Barnes and family visited Mr and Mrs George Barnes and Mr and Mrs Dan Hoover in Stonewall Sunday afternoon.

Lonnie Barnes George Barnes Stonewall Dan Hoover

Free Will Baptist Church Hosts Hayride and Warm Roa st

The C T S of the Free Will Baptist Church at Gaar Corner held a warm fire and hayride Thursday night with twenty seven people in attendance. The event was sponsored by Mr and Mrs Bob Slaughter.

C.T.S Free Will Baptist Church Gaar Corner Bob Slaughter

Rosters and Visits Share Weekend News Across Oklahoma

George Bunyard of Oklahoma City visited Harry Bunyard and attended Baptist Church services. A list details visitors for Mrs. Clay Johnson including Edgar Dixon and family in Tulsa, Mrs. Nola Collins in Ada, and the Hurleys in Ada. The Laseman family plans a two week fishing trip to the Uarsh cabin in Durango and visits relatives in La Mirada and Ardmore.

Mary Laseman George Bunyard Oklahoma City Harry Bunyard The Baptist Church Clay Johnson Edgar Dixon Tulsa Nola Collins Ada Paul Hurley Floyd Charles Hurley Sac K. P. Larsh K. P. Junior Lowell Laseman Fred Clifton Virgil Johnson Durango Paul Laseman Rachel Mary la Mirada Calif Raymond Laseman Connie Young Ardmore Butcher Pen R. C. Laseman

Families Visit Mr and Mrs C W Lewis in Sacramento

In Sacramento California the latter families are visiting Mr and Mrs C W Lewis during a social gathering.

Ramento, Calif C. W. Lewis

Mrs Tully Dial Returns Home From Shreveport Trip

Mrs Tully Dial came home Friday from a visit to Shreveport. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs James Lamb from San Fernando.

Tully Dial Shreveport James Lamb San Fernando

Local Couple Embarks on West Coast Vacation

Mr and Mrs Stanley of Roff left last week for a month long trip in the West. They will visit their son Stanley Ray and family in Yakima Washington.

Stanley Roff West Stanley Ray Yakima, Wash

Butler Family Spends Weekend in Roff Oklahoma

The W D Butler family from Houston Texas spent the weekend at their home in Roff.

W.D. Butler Houston, Tex Roff

Visitors Hyphenate Past Tensions with Local Friends

Jim Young and the group visited Mr and Mrs Paul Tidwell then traveled to Sherman where they called on Mrs Cleo Berry and Mr and Mrs Jack Hammock in Sherman.

Jim Young Paul Tidwell Sherman Cleo Berry Jack Hammock

Thanks to Mrs. Fred Clifton for Her WEEKLY Subscription

A brief reader acknowledgment noting Mrs. Fred Clifton’s subscription to the weekly edition and expressing appreciation for her support.

Fred Clifton the Weekly

Local Readers Entertain Recovery and Summer Programs

Mrs. Nettie Hodges is expected to return home soon after surgery at Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Sue Heuatt has returned home following surgery. Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Baird attend the summer seminar at O.B.U. Shawnee for preachers and laymen June 21 to July 2. Dale and David will attend the R. A. Camp at Camp Hudgens.

Nettie Hodges Valley View Hospital Sue Heuatt M. C. Baird O.B.U Shawnee Dale David R. A. Camp Camp Hudgens

Weekend visitors for the Etchies

Mr and Mrs Leonard Etchie welcomed weekend visitors their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Eddie Etchieson from Dallas.

Leonard Etchieson Eddie Etchieson Dallas

Local residents visit Rae Garrett in Ada

Center by Mrs Rae Garrett notes visits by Mrs Kittie Hansard of Oklahoma City and Mrs Leona Rice of Ada on Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Oren Gray and Rae Garrett were in Ada Friday. Rae Garrett and Mrs Thelma Garrett and Sondra have been attending campground meetings.

Rae Garrett Kittie Hansard Oklahoma City Leona Rice Ada Oren Gray Thelma Garrett Sondra

Local Notes On Hospitalization and Family Visits

Mrs Lillian Morris admitted to Valley View Hospital on Wednesday and was scheduled for surgery earlier this week. Mr and Mrs Leroy Grove and family visited in Oakman on Saturday, with Leroy and the children returning Sunday to join his sister May McCracken in California. Mrs Barbar Harper brought her aunt May McCracken from Oklahoma City to stay with Mr and Mrs Bill Reed and Grandma Grove.

Lillian Morris Valley View Hospital Leroy Grove Oakman Leroy May McCracken California Barbar Harper Oklahoma City Bill Reed Grandma Grove

Weekly renewals thanked to Gray and Riddle

Thanks are extended to O. E. Gray and Mrs. Lillie Riddle for their renewals to the weekly publication. The note credits their continued support and attendance as readers.

O. E. Gray

Picketts Host Visitors Highlight Local Social Scene

Visiting Mr and Mrs J B Stallings this week are Mrs Billie Lokey and Richard Fresno California. Visiting last week were Mrs Opal Nielson and Mr and Mrs Bud Neilson Enid. Mr and Mrs Jess Norvill visited Mrs Cora Victia and Mr and Mrs Adams Brown Bradley Sunday afternoon.

Kathleen Garner J. B. Stallings Billie Lokey Richard Fresno Calif Opal Nielson Bud Neilson Enid Jess Norvill Cora Victiia Adams Brown Bradley Norvills Ruod Briggs C. F. Billings

Billings Week Guests Include Fowler and Hughey Pair

Guests of the C. F. Billings during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fowler of Andrews Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hughey of Maysville.

C. F. Billings Tom Fowler Andrews Tex Roger Hughey Maysville

Cookout Guests At Robbins Home Include Jaquess Family

Enjoying a cookout at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins were Mr and Mrs Buddy Sowers and children Ma dill Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and Mr and Mrs Bud Friday a pset of his Robbins were Mr and Mrs Ol an Robbins and Diane Anadar ko and Mr and Mrs Clyde Casady and Mike Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Loyd Jaquess Mr and Mrs Elvin Jaquess Bud Jaquess and Granville Roberts

Floyd Robbins Buddy Sowers Madill Royce Jaquess Bud Robbins Olan Robbins Diane Anadarko Clyde Casady Mike Loyd Jaquess Elvin Jaquess Bud Jaquess Granville Roberts

MWF Girls Clean Paint Church Interior on Wednesday

The MWF girls spent Wednesday cleaning and painting at the church, completing a cooperative service project. Their work refreshed hallways and rooms, aiding church activities and community outreach.

MWF

Visit at the Garners Includes Family from Anaheim

Mr and Mrs Don Cook Jessica and Macy visited the Bob Garners Thursday night. Also visiting were Mrs Garner sister and family Mr and Mrs Taylor Ree and Kathleen from Anaheim California.

Don Cook Jessica Macy Bob Garners Garners Mrs. Garner Taylor Ree Kathleen Anaheim Alif

Local Families Visit with Friends Across Ada Area

A sweep of weekend and weekday visits links Byng, Lindsay, Duncan, Stratford, Moore, Ada, and surrounding areas. Bob Green and Wanda Fletcher Snipes share time with Cox and Whitaker households as kin and friends gather for reunions and meals.

Roberson Surgical Patient at Pauls Valley Hospital

Mrs Robertson is listed as a surgical patient at Pauls Valley Hospital, with the report focusing on her current medical status and admission.

the Pauls Valley Hospital

Bradley Family Sunday Dinner Guests

Gary and Crystal Maddox of Clinton visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. I A Bradley. Sunday dinner guests in the Bradley home included Mr. and Mrs. Butch Bradley and Butchie of Stratford.

Gary Crystal Maddox Clinton I. A. Bradley Butch Bradley Butchie Stratford Bradley Home

Wintersmith Park Church Fellowship Attended by Nelsons

Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson and Violet attended a church fellowship at Wintersmith Park Friday night.

Charlie Nelson Violet Wintersmith Park

Ardmore visitors recall Henry Little kinship links

Mrs Estalline Waters of Ardmore visited her father Henry Little on Thursday. Lester Sherman of Ada visited Mr Little on Saturday night.

Visitation Notes From the Varnadore Home

A sequence of social visits is recorded at the Varnadore home. Guests include Mrs. Mary Miller Mrs. Na dine James Mrs. Mary Flowers Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford Mr. and Mrs. Don Crisp and Tony Ada Mrs. Lottie McClure Patsy Ada Frank James Olen Neema Maddox and grandchildren Gary Crystal Maddox and Hope Cruce Robin Judy Stratford California arrived Monday to visit relatives.

Mary Miller Nadine James Mary Flowers Ed Varnadore Ruth Crisp Tony Ada Frank James Scotty Anderson Varnadore Varnadores L. E. Ballard Mark Keth Stratford Don Crisp Lottie McClure Patsy Olen Neema Maddox Gary Crystal Maddox Hope Cruce Charles Melville Robin Judy Garden Grove Calif Joan Ballard Keith

Pennington Family Visit Mentioned in Ada Scene

Ada residents Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington from Lawton on a Wednesday night gathering.

Coleman Pennington Roy Ada Alva Pennington Avery Pennington Lawton

Pennington Family Home Details and Involved Names

Coleman Pennington and Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade are associated with the Pennington home. The readable fragments indicate family members and a tied residence context involving multiple Pennington relatives.

Coleman Pennington Roy Ada Neville Pennington Karl Wade Pennington

Social Visits Span Several California and Oklahoma Towns

Mr and Mrs Gordon Tyler of Porterville California visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda on Monday night. Dees and Linda then saw Mr and Mrs W W Miller of Ada Oklahoma on Wednesday night. A J Deaton of Bakersfield California also joined. The Dees family visited Henry Dees Friday night and Leroy McDaniel of Ada Saturday night. They visited L G Jordan of Norman on Sunday.

Gordon Tyler Porterville Calif Orlan Dees Linda

Mr and Mrs Bradley Host Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs David Bradley and Kim Ada were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Phillip.

David Bradley Kim Ada Phillip Bradley

Picnic Outing To Sulphur With Several Women and a Few Men

Mrs Inez Pennington Mrs Christine Martin Mrs Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Pen nington Miss Ruby Dryden and others travel to Sulphur for a picnic. Also listed are Mrs Verna McCurdy Mrs Eli nor Ansell Mrs Marie Hopper Jodie Tidwell Mrs Mildred Melton and Miss Cheryl Melton.

Inez Pennington Christine Martin Clariece Pennington Karl Wade Pennington Ruby Dryden Verna McCurdy Elinor Ansell Marie Hopper Jodie Tidwell Mirs Mildred Melton Cheryl Melton

McCurdy and Bradley Help Decorate Alumni Banquet

Mrs. Marvin McCurdy and Mrs. Phillip Bradley helped decorate for the Vaness Alumni Banquet Friday night. They attended the banquet Saturday. Mrs. McCurdy accompanied by Mrs. Elinor Ansell Stratford attended the Haines family reunion at Wintersmith Park Sunday. Mrs. McCurdy and Mrs. Bessie Bradley attended church services Sunday night.

Marvin McCurdy Phillip Bradley Vaness McCurdy Elinor Ansell Stratford Haines Wintersmith Park Bessie Bradley

Martins and visitors gather at Martin home

Mrs Hopper Pickett visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin on Wednesday. Mrs Neff and Linda Vaness visited Mrs Martin Kenneth Martin Ahloso visited the Martins Saturday after Dr Don Williams Donna and Laurie Ada visited the Martins Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and family Ahloso were Sunday guests in the Martin home.

Marie Hopper Pickett J. C. Martin Carol Neff Linda Vaness Martin Kenneth Martin Ahloso Don Williams Donna Laurie Ada

Birthday Gift Planned for Ada Nursing Home Resident

Mrs Lucy Whittington of Colonial Estates Nursing Home Ada will receive the weekly birthday gift.

Lucy Whittington Colonial Estates Nursing Home Ada

Ed Little Attends Vaness Alumni Banquet Saturday

Ed Little attended the Vaness Alumni Banquet on Saturday night, joining former classmates and local residents for the university alumni event.

Ed Little Vaness

Littles Visit Garner and Allbright Families in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Little visited Mr and Mrs Cecil Garner and family and Mr and Mrs Keith Allbright and family in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Stevie Allbright joined the Littles to spend the week at their home.

Mrs. Little Cecil Garner Keith Allbright Oklahoma City Stevie Allbright Littles

Family and friends visit Frank James across towns

Saturday visits included Mrs. W. L. Standridge at Stratford Nursing Home and Claude Horsley with Mildred and Cheryl Melton. Sunday guests at the James home were Lottie McClure and Patsy, Ada, Mrs. John Daniel, Robin and Kim Purcell, Graden Teel, and Andy Anderson. Monday visitors to Frank and Olen included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Melville, Robin and Judy, Garden Grove, and Mrs. Joan Ballard and Keith, Stratford.

Frank James W. L. Standridge Stratford Nursing Home Claude Horsley Mildred Cheryl Melton Marjorie Anderson Scotty Henry Little Olen James Home Lottie McClure Patsy Ada John Daniel Robin Kim Purcell Graden Teel Andy Anderson Charles Melville Judy Garden Grove Calif Joan Ballard Keith Stratford Frank and

Stratford Area Social Notes With Local Visits

Mildred and Cheryl Melton visited Mrs. Maude Horsley and Miss Nora White in Stratford on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Karen Droms of Ada visited Cheryl on Thursday. Mildred and Cheryl then visited Mrs. Lee Decker in Stratford Thursday afternoon. Olney and Earl Marcum of Stratford visited Claude Horsley Sunday morning. Mr. Horsley visited Mrs. Maude Horsley in Stratford Sunday.

Mildred Cheryl Melton Maude Horsley Nora White Stratford Karen Droms Ada Cheryl Lee Decker Olney Earl Marcum Claude Horsley Mr. Horsley

State Vehicles Set New Mark in Oklahoma 1965

Oklahoma reports 1.4 million motor vehicles registered in 1965, up 4.2 percent from 1964. Automobiles total 1,047,327 with 5,691 buses and 385,351 trucks, marking a boom alongside a national total of 90.3 million registrations, led by California and New York totals.

Oklahoma State California New York

National Park Service 50th Anniversary Year

The Nation marks the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service this year with commemorations highlighting park preservation, public lands, and the agency’s legacy in protecting scenic sites and historic places across the United States.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phyllis Mack Sandy Sturdivan Nora Ryan Geneva McCullar Anita Nettie Childers Jeff Bailey Aun McCullar E. M. Murray Cindy Longview Lela Hurt Jack Lonnie Miller Mattie Miller Deana Rivers Jack Hurt A. Davis Wes Landrum Henry Hicks Carl Bradley Arthur Davis Homer Hicks Chandler Lewis Holland Ezra Holland Howard Briggs Billie Ruth Auten Marvin Briggs Howard Ruth Brooks Kathy Houston Jess Ross Bill McCullar Bessie Rushing Oakland James Hopkins Midwest City Sie Jeff Bailey Sr Jeff Bailey Jr Fanny Coffey Lightning Ridge W. E. McCullar North Broadway Fiderel Maskrey B. M Mack” Welch Washington Adams Madison Franklin, Jay Jefferson, Hamilton Criswell Funeral Home L. H. Jaquess Sam Lynne Littlefield L. H. Jaquesses Clive Roberts Allen Biggs Loyd Henson Tishomingo Betty Newton Hazel Biggs Jack Dison Pickett Parsonage Bob Green Byng Ted Cox Fletcher Snipes Wanda Charlie Whitaker Melvin Kneisel Robert Joanna San Pablo Harrell Gene Pennington Rodney Lynn Penningtons Pauls Valley M. L. Robertson Richard Anderson Mrs Gene Maddox Karen Moore J. C. Maddox Francis Taylor Everett Bryan Jr Dickie Dee Neva Jo Maddox Pat Law Lynnette Wes Maddox Bob Penrod First National Bank Iat National Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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