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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
3
Pamela Ebriie and others attend Kissin Cousins movie while multiple families visit Ada and Byars homes. A Baylis party plans Libya assignment, and a rabies clinic at Stonewall School draws attendees. Puppy Dog, a mixed breed, saves a farmer by killing a water moccasin under roofing tin amid a storm fear. Next Saturday a musical gathering at Jimmy Stinson’s home is planned.
Union Hill residents thank candidates and out of town guests for a pie supper run by the Vaness senior class. Proceeds fund sending the seniors to Washington on their year end class trip. Delphia Jones spent two weeks visiting Nicoma Park households including the Hicks Roddy Ballard and Jones families.
Nine handbags were made at night classes in the Stonewall School home economics room last week. Instructors were Mrs. R. L. Hale and Mrs. Simon Patton. Makers included Mrs. Udell Wolff, Mrs. Oren Kerr, Mrs. Harve Davis, Mrs. Herman Scott, Mrs. Robert Pickins, Mrs. Gerald Newell, Mrs. D. D. Duke and Mrs. Joe Johnson who made two. Mrs. Edgar Biggs visited and observed the work.
Four Stonewall area clubs Frisco Lula Midway and Union Valley met Monday at 9 am to clean and decorate Gibson Building windows for a handmade product display. The event during State Home Demonstration Week showcases home demonstration work led by Martha Mote with assistant Jane Norton.
Mrs Clara Kennedy and Jack and Dora Daniel Ada led a family supper with their brother and kin. Joe Daniels and Langley families joined Mrs Langley to attend a Stone Friday school play. Alvin Minor and Anthony had Sunday dinner with their daughter and family including Joe Daniel and grandchildren Vickie Valerie and Mickey Lew.
Mrs Homer Jumper returned home from the hospital Friday. Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd visited Friday night with Mrs Byrd's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Homer Jumper. The Byrds visited Mrs Byrd's sister Mrs Bertie Sherrell Thursday night. The Byrds visited Mr Byrd's brother and wife Mr and Mrs Lee Byrd Ada Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd Todd and Marty visited The Coy Byrds Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Price and Orvillee visited Mrs J R Berryhill in Midwest City on Sunday. Mrs Price gave her mother a handmade purse as a Mother's Day gift.
Mr and Mrs Frank Burns of Coalgate spent Sunday with Mrs Burns daughter and family Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw at Charles and Shirley Ann Hisaw and Rev and Mrs Robert Haskins of Robbin Patricia Rusty and Randy Stonewall also visited the Hisaws Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Sandra returned home from Laurel Mississippi where they spent a week with their daughter.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and Kitty spent the weekend in southwestern Oklahoma on the Texas plains viewing grain ahead of harvest. They stayed with Mrs Johns ons sister and family, the Archers, Hollis, and were joined by the James Johnsons and boys Sunday evening. Kitty contracted measles but attended school Monday to preserve her perfect attendance record.
Jim and Sid Marshall visited Sunday afternoon with their sister and Mrs. Virgil Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack West of Ada hosted Tuesday night visits with Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor. Thursday night sees Vance Minor pair with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Minor. Friday night the Vance Minors visited the Wests. Sunday dinner united Mr. and Mrs. George Minor and Mrs. Zoa White with the Minors.
Saturday visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Minor included their children Mrs. Bob Langley Gae Won La Vonda Rae Nell Va mosa and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Minor from Wewoka for a family gathering in Oklahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hitt of Oklahoma City visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pharr and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Daniel.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Uhlich and children of Harden City visited Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel on Wednesday night. Dora Daniel of Ada had lunch with her brother John Daniel and his wife. Mrs. John Daniel and Mrs. Johnnie Daniel with several girls visited W. J. Barnes and H. R. Brady on Sunday. Mrs. John Daniel and others visited Dora Daniel and Ada on Monday and went shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. George Barnes of Stonewall hosted Thursday afternoon guests Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes. Later Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morgan of Stonewall visited the Jack Barnes Thursday night. Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stevens of Ada with their son Bill Stevens of Yukon called on the Barneses. Clarence Cousins of Stonewall arrived Friday evening.
Mrs. Wendell Price visited Mrs. Simon Patton Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Neal from Muskogee visited Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morin of Parsons Kansas called Monday afternoon with Mr. Morin's uncle, Simon Patton.
Mr and Mrs Jack Vickers of Tulsa visited Friday night at the home of their nephew and family Mr and Mrs Odus Wiles. Mrs Dora Cline and Mr and Mrs Marvin Cline and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with the Wiles. Olen Brannon of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with his mother Mrs Rena Brannon.
Mr and Mrs Gene Sabatine hosted a supper with Mr and Mrs John Allred. Mrs Sabatine is sister to Mrs Allred and Mrs Sims is Allred's mother. Later Virgil Romine and Ada visited for Sunday dinner with the Allreds. Romine is the new preacher at Stonewall Church of Christ.
Mrs. W. L. Parrott returns from Waldron Arkansas where she visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Smith with sisters Mrs. Zella Essman and Mrs. Nona Adaire. Bill Parrott and family from Maysville spent the weekend with Guy Busby in Stonewall and W. L. Parrott in Waldron.
Mr and Mrs Sam Head hosted guests for a fish dinner last Saturday with Rev and Mrs Dalton Young and Mr and Mrs Bob Hooser and children. It doubled as a birthday celebration for Carol Ann who turned eight the next day.
The Francis vaccination clinic last Monday drew a large turnout as residents lined up to protect their pets and the town’s children. Local organizers praised the smooth operation and community turnout.
After a three day measles outbreak Cheryl and Bambi Houser were kept home from school for two days last week.
Francis hosted the Fitzhugh boys last Tuesday afternoon and won the game. Francis showcased strong pitching and timely hitting to secure the victory over Fitzhugh.
Mrs. Bob Hooser called on Mr. and Mrs. Sam Head Tuesday morning for a social call.
Mrs West visited on Tuesday and spent time with Mrs Steele. The pair shared conversation and held light social exchanges during the afternoon.
Francis girls softball team played at Homer last Wednesday. Francis won 29 to 27. Those gathering Saturday night to make music included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harris and Mr. and Mrs. John Hooser.
Mr and Mrs Buster Sutton and Jimmy visited Mrs Suttons parents Mr and Mrs J A Dickerson in Milburn. They also called on Mrs Suttons cousin Mr and Mrs Jack Shepard in Coalgate.
Visit over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Orville West and children and Mr. and Mrs. Lois Scroggins and children staying with Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins.
Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church drew a large crowd last Sunday with 62 attendees joining services and fellowship at the temple.
Cedar Grove H D Club gathered at Mrs. Andrew Bryant's home with a devotional by Mrs. Bryant. Eth el Baker presented a program on hems collars and zippers. Refreshments followed for a list of members. Proceeds from a recent candidate event supported the Cedar Grove church project fund.
Mrs. Jay Norri and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins spent Saturday in Ada shopping for new summer attire.
Mrs Buster Sutton and Mrs Dud Rice joined mourners at the funeral for Mrs Waite Bell Davis, widow of the late Mr Davis, who died after a brief illness at her home Saturday. The service was held last Monday afternoon.
Last Sunday’s notices list Mr and Mrs W L Boyles of Ada with family Mike and Cathy, and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bailey with Dell City relation. Also named are Mr and Mrs Jack Wright and children Judy Jimmy Johnny and Jackie from Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs Jessie Lee George Robert Mrs Carols Harrison Karen and Alisa fished by Stonewall last Thursday and returned with a nice mess for supper.
Leon Scroggins and Tim Scroggins hauled a large catch at the lake last Saturday. The pair appeared to enjoy the outing as they reeled in a big mess of fish.
Carlos Scroggins attended a gathering last Sunday with his brother Sam Tillery and family in Atwood.
Seymour Scroggins is back home after a six month hitch in the National Guard. He returned to his family and community, resuming civilian life and duties.
Mrs Wheeler and sister Mrs Bernelle Kidwell Allen joined Dr Paul Miller and Mrs Mary Hanson Oklahoma City plus F C Jones ill in Harrison Arkansas for a Saturday visit. Sunday the group traveled to Mena Arkansas with the Millers parents and grandchildren Randel and Venson Miller for a picnic and photos.
On Tuesday they traveled to Arkansas to bring him home. Mrs. Benton Potts and another sister accompanied them back. Mr. Jones is improving but must still see his doctor. Also mentioned were the Wheelers’ daughter, the Krafels family, Ricky, Ronnie, and Rodney, the Hayes couple, and Randy and Bradford Eoff.
Mrs. Don Buchannan hosted a weekend gathering with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Suttles and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Suttles, all of Pierce City Missouri, joining the visit.
Visiting with Mrs Pauline Harwood in her new Tulsa home are her sister Mrs Kate Trindell. Harwood rented a trailer from Mr and Mrs J N Atteberry and moved in last week. Dinner guests of the Raymond Lambs included Rev and Mrs Dalton Young. In Oklahoma City, Charles Matthews and children visited with Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and family. Sunday night guest of Ronnie Canada was Tommy Thompson Allen.
Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kirkes over the weekend were their children Warren Farmer and Donna, Duncan, Bill Kirkes, Gus and Linda, Gary Farmer and Miss Alice Hill Norman, all in school. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Benny Fisher visited with the Kirkes.
The piece notes Friday night showers may cool the air for the upcoming election and that by this time next week results will show who leads.
Janice Morris on a paper route west of Luther Moss’s place faced brake failure and crashed into a bridge, escaping the overturned vehicle. A Gerty driver east near Jack Chiles’ place lost a tire and hit a telephone pole but no injuries were reported. Sunday visitors hosted by Mrs. Connie Russell and Rev. Marvin Francis included several families from Quitman and Wink, Texas and Kansas City.
They attended a decoration ceremony where Mrs Miller’s relatives were buried and met cousins unseen in 40 years. The group visited Wilhelmina State Park, climbed Rich Mountain, and enjoyed a wonderful day before returning home very tired.
Mrs. Tom Turner was accompanied home Sunday evening from Oklahoma City by her grandson Bob Brewer. She had been a weekend guest of her daughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Harvill and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Iker.
Mrs Bill Moore was Thursday guest of Mrs Alcie Goodman in Norman, reflecting a small town social exchange and hospitality among local residents.
Tom Hughes and Harry Hensler fished at Lake Atoka Thursday but reported no luck. Mr and Mrs Walter Ussery arrived Thursday from El Paso Texas and are here to be near Mrs Ussery's mother Mrs H C Kraettli who is a patient at Valley View Hospital in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Bob Gilmore and Mrs Edgar Muse were weekend guests of their daughters and families. Gilmore visited Mr and Mrs Thomas James while Muse visited Mr and Mrs Lee Braxton in Oklahoma City.
Karen Ussery contracted measles during the previous week and is described as having had a bout with the illness.
Tom Turner and Bill Evett visited Pete Evett Thursday in Talihina hospital. Pete is still improving.
Abner Gilmore suffered a light heart attack Saturday and was taken by car to a doctor in Ada. He was then transferred to Veterans Hospital in Sulphur accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Delphia Jones and Mrs. Ethel McCormick.
Mrs Josie Clemmons of Calvin was discharged Tuesday from Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville and is resting at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Harrison.
Mrs Clemmons travels to Fort Worth to spend time with her daughter visiting from out of town. The arrangement focuses on family reunion plans and local hospitality during the visit.
Mrs. Elsie Eubank returned home Friday from Duncan where she visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Claude Thompson and a grandson and his wife Mr and Mrs Harold Thompson She also visited in the Paul Dodson home in Comanche
Mrs Myrtle Yoakum visited in Oklahoma City last week as guest of her daughter Mrs Louis Frank and family.
Mrs. George Casper was moved by ambulance to St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City on Thursday for surgery on a neck blood clot. By Sunday she was reported improving and could be released in a few days to return to P S Hospital in Holdenville for continued care. Mr and Mrs Ray Finch of St Louis Mo visited Mrs Caspers family. he returned home Sunday while Mrs Finch stayed to assist during her mother in law's hospitalization.
Mrs. Grace Walker and Mrs. Joe Sever attended graveside services Thursday in Pauls Valley for Mrs. Allie Perry who died Monday in a Holdenville hospital. Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Walker were cousins. Weekend guests of Mrs. Walker included her son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walker and daughter Yolanda of Tulsa and her brother Herbert Kaiser of Ada.
Henryetta residents Rev. and Mrs. Preston Cook visited the United Pentecostal Church on Sunday with Rev. Cook presiding at the services.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Legg included his brother and his family Mr and Mrs Trellis Legg and son Ronnie Duncan. Mrs Jack Chiles visited her parents Mr and Mrs Elmo Morris and Mr and Mrs Lynn Harbin in Ada Sunday.
Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs N M Short were his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Will Short and their son and his.
Mr and Mrs Odis Short of Amarillo Texas announce a family event with extended relatives.
Mrs. T. C. Collins along with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rinehart and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Rinehart of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Rinehart of Del City appear in a regional wedding notice.
Mrs. Grace Black returned home Friday from Wynnewood where she visited her sister Mrs. Susan Johnson and son Ralph. She also visited her sister-in-law Mrs. Ella Andrews and daughters.
Mrs Wayne Mead, their daughter Mrs Melba Trimmer of Coffeeville Kansas and a friend Carl Budd of Sedan Kansas are named in the readable portion of the notice.
Mrs Roscoe Curlee died Saturday evening at Allen Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Mrs. Esther Stafford came home Saturday from Valley View Hospital after a brief stay for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Luther Moss and Mr and Mrs O S Levin visited Sunday in Frisco with Mrs Mosss nephew and his family Mr and Mrs Delbert Smith.
Mrs. Lela Long comes home Saturday from Valley View Hospital where she had been for three weeks.
Mr and Mrs Luther West and Mackie West with his three sons visited Sunday in Oklahoma City as guests of Mr and Mrs Herman Roark.
Harry Hensler spent the past week fishing and returned with a seven pound bass and a three pound crappie.
Mr and Mrs Virgle Ramsey visited Mrs Ramsey s parents Mr and Mrs Knox Dodd Saturday night at Okmulgee.
Mrs. Faye Wallace is back home Thursday after treatment at Valley View Hospital in Ada. Her recovery or condition is not detailed in the fragment.
Mrs Wallace hosted relatives from Wichita Kansas including her son Edward Wallace his wife and child and another daughter with her husband Chester Nix in a gathering noted in local notices.
Mrs Ralph Courtney visited Saturday with her sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Walter Loftis.
Stan Bonham and Dan How ell known as Stan and Dan gospel artists with Warner Brothers were special guests with their wives at the Church of God Sunday night. They entertained with gospel songs. Also present was Bill Anderson from KVYL radio in Holdenville.
Monday morning TJ contacted Mrs. Leroy Mullins who said the family was living openly after four weeks in a home with four children named Lynette Mark Bradley and Glenda.
Mrs. Tom Hughes has been quite ill the past week with health concerns limiting daily activities. No further medical details are provided in the brief note.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Long visited Sunday in Comanche with Mrs Longs brother Paul Dodson who was dismissed Saturday from a Wichita Falls Texas hospital.
Over the past week guests visiting the home of Mr and Mrs John Smallfield were their daughters Mrs Grover Marr of Muskogee and Mrs Benton Walker of Konawa visiting from their towns.
Bob Gilmore and Mrs. Edgar Muse visited their brother Abner Gilmore Sunday in a veterans hospital in Sulphur.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Bryant and children depart Monday for Pampa Texas where Morris will work in the oil field. They plan visits with his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs Bill Caldwell during the trip.
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