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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
2
In Ada Oklahoma and Oil Center residents report sixty one at Pentecostal Holiness Church services. Various neighbors visited, hosted, and assisted families including trips to Ada and Grand Prairie and notes on local garden produce and home improvements.
Mr and Mrs Bert Jones have moved to a new residence south of Oil Center. Visiting them Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Ted Jones and their children.
Mrs. Clinnie Crow sponsors a rummage sale for the Box X Cemetery Fund. Watch for the place and date and call FE2-5852 for details.
Mrs. Sadie Watts departs Pauls Valley by train to her home near Fresno California after visiting her father, Marshall Cox Sr., this week.
Patsy Cox and Mrs Sadie Watts visited Mrs Nannie Cox on Saturday. Mrs Cox went home with Patsy and had dinner with her.
Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie visited Mr and Mrs.
The piece outlines county by county support in a heated race between Gary and Edmondson with Harris and Wilkinson in the background. It notes Gary carried 36 counties in southern and western Oklahoma while Edmondson won 31 including Oklahoma and Tulsa counties, and details regional strengths and cross endorsements.
The Panama Canal contributes about one third of the nation's income, drawing revenue from wages, trade, and canal fees.
In Mocha Yemen the closest cup of coffee is reported to be 150 miles away in Hodeida. The note frames a travel gap between Mocha and the port city and highlights the scarcity of nearby coffee venues.
Atoka teenager Herman Leon Henson 19 suffered the loss of his left arm after a pickup brushed a semitruck on Oklahoma 3 east of Atoka. Doctors amputated the arm below the shoulder. Henson remained in serious condition after surgery. Archie R. Brown 28 of Wapanucka described the crash. a high speed escort sped a physician from Oklahoma City to help.
Classified line lists offer speedy responses with a simple call to FE 2 4433. Readers can place or inquire about ads for jobs goods or services through the daily classified service.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton fished recently and brought in a three pound bass and a five pound bass destined for a fish fry.
Mrs Lena Soward attended a routine checkup with her doctor on Monday. She is visiting Mrs Agnes Rutledge for a few days. Mrs Euvonne Franks called on Mrs Agnes Rutledge Monday afternoon.
Mrs Pearl Roberts visited Thursday afternoon with her grandchildren Cathy and Kin ney.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bolin and Kenneth visited Mr and Mrs Albert Crow on Saturday. Donnie Kendall visited Kenneth Bolin Saturday.
Mrs. Opal Sutton spent Friday at Valley View Hospital with Linda Dees who had a tonsil lectomy. Linda is doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. Forester Pyles of Oklahoma City spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton. Mrs. Pyles and Mrs. Sutton are sisters. A. O. Sutton spent Tuesday afternoon with his sister Floy Burk.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk Sr and Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Albert Earl Pierce and their children of Choctaw had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce.
Mrs Lena Soward and Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton hosted Friday night with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton. Chris and Beverly Sutton attended the gathering according to a brief social note.
Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Roy Shoate Thursday night in a social call noted by local residents.
Mrs. Ollie Tucker visited Mrs. Alene Tucker Monday and placed flowers for her. Ollie enjoys tending the pretty yards and says she loves to work outdoors on her day off.
Mrs. Virgie Pierce visited Mrs. Betty Ragland and Mrs. Ivey Stonecipher on Saturday in Ada at the home of Mrs. Anna Lee.
The writer shares appreciation for iris blooms in full spring color. They celebrate diverse iris varieties and vivid petals, noting the season's beauty and personal enjoyment of garden color.
Anna Mae Sutton and Chris and Beverly visited Mr and Mrs Roy Coley and Mr and Mrs Cland Coley in Oklahoma City on Thursday with Mrs Opal Ward, Carolyn Ward, and Mike.
Ples Sutton and A. O. Sutton visited Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton on Monday.
Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton and the Rutherford family dined with Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price on Saturday evening. The gathering included Chris Beverly Ricky and Twyla Rutherford and was described as a social family occasion.
Mrs Opal Sutton reports on the C E youth rally held Tuesday night at Byars Pentecostal Holiness Church with participation from local youths and church members.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and their children shared a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Owen Gray, noting family fellowship in the local household.
Mrs Ben Robertson visited Mrs Bryan Thomas on Tuesday morning in a social call.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Tucker and children Fitzhugh hosted supper Tuesday night for Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and their children in a neighborhood social gathering.
The Maxwell precinct vote took place in the dining hall of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Election board members included Earlin Haskins Mrs Mildred Altom Clareta Gray Etta Garrett Pearl Norton and Mary Cox.
Mrs Colene Robertson Tama ra and Stacy spent Tuesday with Mrs Dorchie Booth and children Darla and Randy visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson.
Dewey Northam returned to his home Thursday after several days in the hospital for a heart condition.
Mr and Mrs Bob Page and relatives Lo retha and Reginia of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A O Sutton, sharing time and hospitality in a cordial family gathering.
Lula Grade School boys beat Clarita 3 to 0 on Tuesday. Lois Clifford reports the game details and the hometown victory result.
Mrs D R Clifford and granddaughter Donna Leader visited Monday with Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada while Mrs Charles Leader took Diana to the doctor for tonsillitis.
Mrs Lester Davis and Skip spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and Jimmy in Stonewall. The boys went to the circus.
Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston along with Tony and Carolyn Ada.
Diana Leader, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Leader, is reported to have measles.
Lula defeated Tupelo 13 to 8 in a two inning game as the Lula team played against Tupelo on Thursday.
Mrs. Lester Davis and three other women modeled dresses at the home demonstration dress revue held last Wednesday at Wintersmith Park Lodge in Ada. Attending members included Mrs. Hokett Stonecipher and Walter Brooks. Lula and McLish clubs provided the reception.
Bobby Joe Sweat of Latta visited Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Cope and Connie of Okemah spent Saturday night with Buford Whisenhunt. Connie Cope had lunch with Debbie Clifford. The girls rode horses in the afternoon. Mrs. Simon Young and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner. Lula fans traveled to Tupelo Friday and Saturday.
Mrs Corkey Brashier Donna and Larry visited Thursday with Mrs Estie Brashier Jesse in a family gathering noted by locals.
Mr. and Mrs. H B Herron joined Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wardlow of Roff for a three week visit to California. They visited daughters in Stockton Atwater and Porterville and a niece in Porterville. The Wardlows visited their daughter in Oroville. They have returned home and report a wonderful trip.
Visiting Rev and Mrs N E Whitehead during the last days were Mr and Mrs Jack Sewell and a friend Mrs Mabbs of Durand.
Mr and Mrs Leon Bloxham and Janna of Stonewall along with his sister Mrs Lorene Fisher of Cumbratella Texas visited their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Pete Anderson recently.
Mrs. Bertie Lilley visited Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Lowman and Mrs. W. J. Baugh this week, sharing greetings and social courtesy in a local visit.
Fred McKeel, recently treated at Valley View Hospital for a heart attack, was moved to his home east of Stonewall on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Haskins of Po teau visited their son Rev and Mrs Bob Haskins and their children over the weekend.
Mrs. John W. Davis returns home after a stay in Alabama. Her daughter and grandchildren accompany her on the trip back.
Mr and Mrs Jack Sandlin vacationing in California spent time in Temple Texas with daughter Mrs Joe West who had surgery there and is improving, according to local notes.
Mr and Mrs Jess Adams of Eunice New Mexico spend two weeks in Stonewall visiting relatives including Mrs Ruby Murphy mother of Mrs Adams Mr and Mrs Jerry Scott and children Mr and Mrs Shorty Murphy and Mr and Mrs Mick Scott.
Mrs. Mattie Morris Mrs. Dave Roberts Mrs. Wallie Mc Kay Ada and Mrs. Pearl Stinson of Chickasha spent several days at the Morris cabin at Clayton Lake. They toured eastern Oklahoma driving to Po teau Wister and surrounding towns and reported a wonderful time before returning home.
Mrs Wallie McKay of Ada visited Lahoma Glover Thursday evening. Mrs Glover took her back to her home in Ada.
Mrs. Della Billingsley Drake and her sister Mrs. Emma Phillips of Worland Wyoming spent several days with their aunt Mrs. Pete Anderson and Mr. Anderson. They visited friends in Stonewall and Jesse, attended First Baptist Church services, and left for other parts of Oklahoma before returning home next week.
Mr and Mrs W E Garrett and their children from Harden City visited Mrs Callie Garrett and Mrs W T Ready Sunday evening. Mrs Garrett is staying with Mrs Ready and caring for her.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns spent Monday in Oklahoma City visiting their daughter and family.
Oakman reports most pupils back in class following measles and chickenpox absences. Donna Hodges missed two days with an ear infection that began in April during the illness period.
Oakman boys softball team lost at Fitzhugh on Friday. Teachers and pupils are busy preparing the closing program for the end of school, to be presented Monday evening. Oakman will close school May 14 with songs plays and readings by the pupils due to no eighth graders.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent the weekend in Oklahoma City as guests of their son and family Mr and Mrs Haskell Nance and Loree They visited at St Anthonys Hospital with friend D L Whittington who is scheduled to undergo surgery soon Whittington is the father of Mrs Bobby Nance of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visited Sunday afternoon with her mother Mrs Mintie Morrison in Ada.
Sunday visitors gather at Gussie Lillard's with Hatton and Hampton families. Linvall Lillard helps clean, while arthritis pain limits Gussie. Lions Wylie and Hampton families tour Lincoln Park Zoo. Ada hosts Pontotoc County home demonstration style show at Wintersmith Park Lodge with Hat Full of Fashions theme.
Betty Mounger of Loveland attended the funeral of her sister in law Mrs Waite Davis who died suddenly Friday night at Ada. Services were held Monday at Oakman Church with burial in Oakman cemetery. Mrs Davis was well known in Oakman after living there many years.
Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill visited Sulphur with her niece and family the Ellis pair to meet their new baby granddaughter born about a month ago. Weekend guests included Billy Joe McNeill and sons Dale and Dean McLish. Ada residents Henry Norton Brenda Jordan visited the McNeills. Mrs Juanita McNeill sat with Carleton McDonald as Dewey McDonald campaigned for Aaron Gray for Pontotoc County sheriff. Bertha McNeill and Ada heart attack and illness notes.
Virgil Price of Ada spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass for a fishing excursion. Sunday visitors included Mrs. Mary Radcliffe and grandsons Troy and Buddy Cundiff and Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass. J R Pendergrass later visited his daughter Mrs Wilmorene Golden and family and mowed their lawn.
Mrs Myra Berryman and Mrs Mary Caton visit Byng last Monday afternoon. Jess Berryman attends the bi district baseball tournament at Byng where Byng defeats Kingston. Mr and Mrs Berryman dine with daughter and son in law Elmer Lee in Ada. The Lees also host Mrs Berryman's niece and family, Junior Lee and his wife from Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Lillian Wadlington of Evergreen, Colorado, departed Saturday after several weeks visiting her sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard.
Mr and Mrs J D Quaid from Enid spent Thursday to Saturday with sister in law Mrs Elvie Duvall. They attended the wedding Friday of his niece Miss Dadie Esther Myers. Groom Lowell Gosa of Seminole officiated at New Bethel Baptist Church.
The notice reports Mrs Norvelle Turner has spent much time in bed recently suffering from the mumps and we wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr and Mrs Bill Stringer and Rusty from Fort Worth Texas visited Mr and Mrs Audie Teel and Reba in Ada Saturday and Sunday. The Teel and Stringer families also visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy in Ada this weekend.
A large family gathering was hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson in Egypt with many relatives visiting and sharing dinner. Several households including the Hendersons, Carrolls, Goldens, and Haines community members from Ada and Union Hill attended and exchanged visits through the weekend.
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