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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
5
ROFF Mrs Albert Johnson of Pinetop Arizona visited her father W W Price and her mother in law Mrs Clay Johnson the past week before coming to Roff She also visited brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Eddie Tingle Grand Prairie Texas
Miss Wanda Grinstead and her parents visited Ada Saturday and Sunday. Ada shoppers included Mr and Mrs Arthur Holcomb Mr and Mrs Joe Robinett Mrs Dale Fairchild and Mr and Mrs R O Laseman. R O Laseman family made a business trip to Sulphur Saturday. Mrs Virgil Williams was admitted to Valley View Hospital for flu treatment. A slow rain Monday morning brought needed moisture to the area.
Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Carlton Corbin Stoneybroke Ranch Fittstown last week included their daughter Mrs Lee Flowers and granddaughter Marie Hobbs New Mexico aged 14 months The Corbins enjoyed time playing with Marie during the visit.
Mrs Vancil Garroutte and her parents and grandfather visited over the weekend. Garroutte, pastor at Fittstown, traveled from Dallas with the Seminary Singers Choir of Southern Methodist University for a 900 mile tour. They performed in Bryan, Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Waco. Guest speaker Sunday night was Bill Hudson of Coalgate, presenting for the Gideon organization.
Mr and Mrs Junior Steven son Betty Mary Ellen and Butch visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Floyd and Cindy Stratford Sunday afternoon.
Visiting in Horatio Arkansas were Sam Barrick and Leonard Barrick and Chuck Foreman with Mrs. Leonard Barrick and Mr. and Mrs. Don Barrick. They traveled to Maud to see Minnie Liard and Bob Liard. The group gathered at Mrs. Liard's home for dinner marking the first family reunion in 25 years and everyone enjoyed the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Robert Cravens of Konawa visited in the home of Mr and Mrs C C Blevins Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Dale Howry Pam ela and Ken visited in Ada Saturday night with Mr and Mrs The ron Howry and family.
Mrs. Frank Patton with Frank Jr and Lisa visited Mrs. Patton's sister Mrs. Audrey Pierce along with Mr. Pierce and Yvonna in Oil Center on Saturday. Also joining were Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Pierce's mother Mrs. E. H. Gross and Rev. Gross of Stuart.
Those from Fittstown in Valley View Hospital this week include J. C. Ross J. A. Skeith and B. B. Ryan. Mrs. Skeith recently left the hospital after the flu and her husband was admitted the day prior.
Mrs. Jewel Hisan mourns the death of her brother Floyd Elmore who died in a Monday fire that destroyed the trailer he lived in alone. The family extends sympathy.
Several members of the First Baptist Church Fittstown attended the Sunday school rally at Stonewall Baptist Church Monday night. Participants included Rev and Mrs Lin Jones and their children Mr and Mrs B V Howry Mrs Bill Akin and their children.
Mr and Mrs L B Alexander are noted in a brief society item with a courtesy acknowledgment for their longstanding community involvement.
The article notes rising attendance at McLish School as flu and chicken pox spread lessen in the area. The writer anticipates warmer, spring weather improving health and outdoor activity, remarking on last week’s brief taste of spring.
The church notes the week of prayer with ongoing work nights by the men to build nursery and primary department furniture. The nursery area is refreshed with chairs and new toys from other departments, and work continues on new equipment for the primary department.
At the McLish School meeting three new members joined the 4-H club. Miss Jane Norton inspected the fabric for the garment styles in the fashion revue. Mike Enis and Marvin Mitchell presented a team demonstration.
Feb 21 the talented Tex as Tommy presented his Alas kan Huskies in a National Assembly program at McLish School. He trained dogs to sit and shake, then featured Mike and Temple performing tricks on parallel bars, riding a scooter and bicycle, and Mike giving first graders rides on a motor bike with sidecar.
The coach Mr. Goodrich says basketball is finished for the term and practice for baseball may start in two to three weeks. Girls begin volleyball during activity period as spring sports momentum builds.
Miss Dorothy Matthews Frances and Mrs Patsy Henson and children joined Mr and Mrs P O Henson for Tuesday dinner as he marked a birthday with a good dinner prepared by Mary Lou Henson. Leslie Crawford of Hayward California was Sunday supper guest of his sister Mrs Mary Lou Henson and Mr Henson. The Hensons visited Arch Neighbors at Valley View Hospital Sunday evening.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Hank Burk. Mrs Burk visited her daughter Monday morning. The two ladies shopped in Ada during the day.
Elbert McElroy remains in a hospital with influenza symptoms prompting medical observation. Family reports he is stable and receiving care as doctors monitor his condition.
Mrs Ollie Tucker called on Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and girls and on Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam and Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and girls Mon.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Peeve of Hayward California and Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden sent in their renewal subscriptions to The Ada Weekly News this week.
Mrs. Euvonne Franks visited with Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Clora Wood Tuesday night. Earl and Janice attended a ball game at Byng where Janice goes to school. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and girls were Tuesday supper guests of Ollie Tucker and Clora Wood.
Willie and Florence Isaacs, Alfred Pennington and Johnna Kay Patton visited Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington one night recently.
Glen and Ruby Dryden visited the Pennington and Clay households. Mildred Clay returned to work Monday after a week with the flu. Bobbi Pennington called on Connie and Cathy Clay Saturday evening.
Miss Ruby Dryden Monte Dale Law and Johnnie Stiles called on Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Tuesday at their home in a social visit noted by local society watchers.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden and Willie Isaacs were among locals who attended the funeral of Ben Magar in Stratford Tuesday. He was a brother to Jim Magar who lives here.
Floyd Wood has been hospitalized for a week with the flu and complications while his wife Carrie is at home sick in bed with the flu.
Mrs. Henry Nessel spent Friday evening with Mrs. Elma Law. Monte Dale Law was sick and missed two days of school last week. Vaness school was dismiss ed Friday due to so many cases of flu and other illness. Mrs. Pat Law and Gregg, Miss Rita Jackson and Willie Isaacs visited in the J. W. Law home Thursday night. Friday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law were Bob Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Max Law and Gregg. Mrs. Alene Anderson visited Mrs. Elma Law Wednesday morn ing. Wayland Pennington visited with Monte Dalo Law Saturday night. The boys spent the time playing basketball and other games. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nessel and Larry shopped in Ada Friday morning.
Mrs Patsy Henson Glen and Lyndia and Mrs Mary Lou Henson visited Mrs Phylis Jones Tuesday evening. Patsy Henson Donnie Sheila Glen Lyndia visited Mrs Etta Hightower Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Jackie Moseley and Mike visited Mrs Henson and children Sunday night. Mrs Henson and family visited.
Mrs Gracie Mears and Mr Mears hosted Patsy Henson and children in Ada Friday night. Patsy’s sister Mrs Homer Mercer and family from Fort Worth also visited the Mears home. Patsy and children later visited Mr and Mrs Virgle Meeks.
Mr and Mrs J W Law cared for Gregg Friday and Saturday while his mother Patricia worked at Potters Grocery in Gaar Corner. They visited Ada with Joe Beck and hosted several relatives including Max Law Troy Miller Harold Dossier and Robin. They later visited Pod Law and John Law families and attended a Homer ball game Monday night.
Mrs Lilly Miller spent Friday with her sister Mrs Iva Stone cipher and Mr Stonecipher in Ada confirming family ties and local social activity.
E. C. Caviner visited Stratford and joined Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb on Monday. He correctly guessed the closest number of beans in a jar during Potters Grocery grand opening Friday and Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. James Hale and family of Stroud visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little on Thursday and Friday. The Littles left Saturday for Oklahoma City to visit another daughter Mrs. Reba Lance and her husband Mr. Lance and their children for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haskins Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden Florence Isaacs Mrs. Floy Burk and Mrs. Ollie Tucker were among those who visited Mrs. Mamie Tucker during the week.
Hank Burk called on Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Tuesday evening. The brief note records a social visit between local residents and gives no additional context.
Mrs Thelma Ruth Hunter of Oklahoma City spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs Mamie Tucker in Valley View Hospital. Delbert Tucker and family visited Rance Tucker relatives over the weekend. A number of Oklahoma City residents visited the Tucker families and stopping by the Rance Tucker and Willie Isaacs households last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington hosted their son Garland Pennington and wife plus Mark and Ada along with Wayne Pennington and family for a Sunday dinner. The Penningtons reported illness with flu affecting several members.
Mrs Milo Pennington and Vineta and Connie and Cathy Clay visited during the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lester Elmore hosts in Stratford Friday and Saturday night. Mr Elmore has been ill. Jerry Pennington spent Saturday evening with Jerry Bennett in Center.
Sympathy is offered to the families of Truman Flatt and Ben Magar. Stratford died last weekend. Mr Magar was the uncle of Mrs Verniece Dryden and brother to Jim Magar. Mr Flatt lived north of the community many years before moving to Ada and left many relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson attended church at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Mrs. Clareta Gray and Vickie visited Mr. and Mrs. Amon Patton Janell and Lou in Stratford. J. A. Patton and Lester Sanders of Oklahoma City visited the Isaacs and Vernon Gray homes Thursday night to see Johnna Kay who had spent the past week with her grandparents. Florence Isaacs spent the remainder of the week with relatives.
Weekend in Oklahoma City with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton and Johnna Kay. Their guest Dayne Isaacs from Wichita Kansas joined the Patton family visit. Mr. and Mrs. Isaacs had dinner with Mrs. Maude Bragg and Walter Gibson in Stratford. Florence called on Mrs. Hazel Patton earlier.
Mrs. Ollie Tucker hosted a Saturday evening supper honoring Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks for their wedding anniversary and celebrating birthdays of P. O. Henson and M. R. Tucker. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and Vickie, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker, Paula and Tonya, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker, Dorothea, Cathy, Londa, and Florence Isaacs.
Ila Pevehouse reports March began with pleasant conditions in Oakman but cautions that the month may bring a mix of weather. A Monday forecast warns Oklahoma could see hail snow and rain in various areas with strong winds likely as the month progresses.
Several residents report flu or throat ailments. Flora Carter has flu and bronchial trouble while Myrtle Smith also battles flu. Trudy Nance suffers a sore throat with Loree visiting from Oklahoma City. Haskell Nance and Loree attend church at the Francis Church of Christ. Mrs Nance visits Homer with Mr and Mrs Oren Phillips and their daughter Jewell.
Oakman basketball teams were scheduled to play Francis on Wednesday afternoon at Francis. The Oakman teams were deleted.
Mrs. Georgia Mae Myers and her three Byng children visited Oakman church services along with Mrs. Poorman and her children who recently moved to Oakman.
Mr and Mrs T J Stokes sold their local home and bought a new one in Stratford. Harry Hill Ada helped move items Friday night and Saturday. Truman Ramar Ada brought a pickup to haul two loads. Mrs Mildred Lancaster Chuck and Thressa visited with the Stokes Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster and Thressa spent Wednesday night with Albert and Ila Pevehouse. Mrs Karleen West and Cherissa Konawa spent Sunday with the Pevehouses.
Mr Albert Pevehouse and Mrs Pevehouse visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs George Carter. The social call unfolded in a friendly, familiar gathering at their home.
Vernon Pevehouse spent Sunday through Wednesday visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pevehouse in Greenwood and aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hamm in Booneville, along with other relatives and friends.
Two benefit games were held Monday night at Oakman gym to aid the Red Cross fund. Oakman women played Ada women with the Oakman team appearing the likely winner. A men's game followed the women's contest.
Patricia Hampton spent Saturday night and Sunday with Sharon McLish then joined Mr. and Mrs. McLish and their children on a trip to Stonewall to visit Mrs. McLishs parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whittington, and their children.
Mrs. Hampton said her brother in law Jewell Nickels of Ada is seriously ill with a heart ailment. Nickels suffered a heart attack months ago and had seemed to recover until a recent recurrence noted by the family.
Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill visited Friday at Ross with her father Frank Harber and family and with her brother Arthur Harber and family. They spent Sunday with his mother and his brother and family Bertha McNeill and Avery McNeill. Floyds mother returned home with them to spend a few days. Visiting Sunday evening were Mr and Mrs Henry Norton of Ada.
Mrs Bertha Grove had minor surgery at Valley View Hospital and was released Saturday. Center residents report many illnesses due to flu. The Gray family, Oren and Joe, visited, farm sowing, planting oats, and preparing gardens with potatoes and onions. Neighbors plan to share fresh produce from gardens and onion sets already out.
Fie Dollahan and Mrs Susan Grove plus other relatives and friends attended a weekend gathering in Cen ter, according to local notes.
Joe Henry visited Saturday with Everett Wilmeth and they went hunting. They asked Mrs Rae Garrett to use the telephone to call Joe's mother and tell her of their hunting plans. The boys are very close friends who like to hunt and have pets such as squirrels.
There were few attendees at Sunday school due to misty rain and widespread illness. The note expresses hope for higher turnout next Sunday.
An unidentified party visited Mr and Mrs Odus McGalliard and their children this Sunday, with additional relatives joining the gathering.
Sondra attended Oil Center Sunday school and church with her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Garrett, then shopped in Ada with Mrs Burk on Friday. She stayed overnight with her grandmother. Saturday night she joined a revival at First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada with Grandpa Burk and Arthur Smith.
Mrs. Joe Gray and son Carl along with Mrs. Terri Gray and Mrs. Rae Garrett were seen grocery shopping in Ada on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Mittie Barnes has had the flu and been pretty sick but she is better she thinks. She is still weak and not gaining her strength as fast as she would like. She hasn't wanted any thing to eat so far. Until she can eat something she won't gain strength. She thinks she will be alright in a few days. We are hoping all the neighbors will soon be well.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson and Mrs Sallie Keeling visited Mrs J H Bullock and Mrs Graham in Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon Mrs Henson visited Mrs Hazel Price Saturday afternoon She visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J W Kirkes
A note suggests heading to the Grays for a substantial meal near dinner time.
Mr and Mrs L C Riddle visited Sunday afternoon with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs N C Garrett. The Riddles recently visited neighbor Mrs Moore in Centrahoma with Bill Morgan. Mr and Mrs Dee Burdine visited Thursday night with the Riddles.
Joan Wood fell ill after school on Tuesday and missed the rest of last week. Vaness school remained closed Thursday to allow pupils to return safely. Ninety five students were absent that day. Parents ask whether classes would resume today Monday.
Cattle about 6 000 head with 600 calves, feeder cattle dominate, few private deals. Cows and slaughter calves steady, bulls weak to 50 lower. utilities 14.00-16.50. bulls 17.00-18.50. good slaughter calves 22.00-24.00. standard 20.00-22.00. Hogs 400 head, barrows and gilts 14.25-15.25, sows 11.50-13.50. pigs moderately active with a 25 point drop. Sheep 200 head, no trade test.
Oklahoma City report shows cash wheat around 2.10 to 2.18 per bushel with varying bids at Alva Clinton Enid El Reno Kingfisher Medford and others. Broilers steady with liveweights at farms about 15 cents and dressed fryers 26.55 to 27.05 cents. Eggs steady with A large 32-33 cents, A medium 30-31, A small 21-22. Butterfat steady at 50-60 cents, mostly 52-56.
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