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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

3

Latta Seniors Celebrate Senior Day at East Central College

Union Hill seniors Helen Cochran and Glenn Dale Jones joined classmates for senior day at East Central College on Thursday. Local visits included Mrs. Lena Cochran and Emma Jones with several other residents. A revival continues with evangelist James Evans of Maud and a Mothers Day program planned for Sunday morning.

Helen Cochran Glenn Dale Jones Latta East Central College F.L. Cunningham James Evans Maud Mike Golden The Greens Teresa Golden Reds

Kirkes and Cochran Visit Jones This Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkes and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones on Saturday and Sunday.

J. W. Kirkes Elmer Cochran J. B. Jones

Fishermen at Lake Texoma Reel Large Saturday

Audie Teel and F C Jones fished at Lake Texoma Saturday. The gathering included the Teels Wallis Jones Duckworth Newby and others from Ada Walnut Grove and nearby, with several families visiting and sharing a day of fishing.

Audie Teel F. C. Jones Lake Texoma Peg Teel Glen Wallis Karen Ada Emma Jones Anthony Duckworth Don Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Pag Peg F. C. Jones

Oil Center Couple Visits Don Newby Family

Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy on Friday night.

Melvin Newby Oil Center Don Newby Kathy

Local Names Gather for Weekly Social Buzz

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Romine and Fred, Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Briggs, Billy Roy and Bobby, Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. old Haines and Mike the past week.

Virgil Romine Fred Pickett Bill Briggs Billy Roy Bobby Ada J. W. Old Haines Mike

Golden Families Gather for Saturday Night Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul Golden and Tammy spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden in a family gathering described in local society notes.

Mrs Paul Golden Tammy Sonny Golden

Farrell Atweels Return to Union Hill Home

Mr and Mrs Farrell Atweel of McAlester move back to Union Hill into the Bill McAnaily home on highway 13. The note welcomes them to the community.

Farrell Atweel McAlester Union Hill Bill McAnaily Highway 13

Social Visit Notes From Oil Center Residents

Mrs. Daisy Golden visited Mrs. Harold Griffin in Oil Center Monday. Mrs. Ellen Griffin, Gayla, and the Horace Golden family visited Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Golden Friday in Oil Center.

Daisy Golden Harold Griffin Oil Center Ellen Griffin Gayla Horace Golden Sonny Golden

Sonny and Robert Golden Visit Murry Golds

Sonny Golden and Robert Golden visited Mr and Mrs Murry Gold on Friday and Saturday.

Sonny Golden Robert Golden Mrs Murry Golden

Cassady Visit Spends Sunday in Ada

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady of Egypt visited Mr and Mrs Hilburn and Mr and Mrs Holliday Myers in Ada on Sunday.

Lonnie Cassady Egypt Mrs. Hilburn Mrs. Holliday Myers Ada Sunday

Local Residents Host Visitors From Oil Center Monday

Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Warren and Mr and Mrs Howard Cunningham and Deborah in Oil Center on Monday.

F. L. Cunningham Warren Mrs Howard Cunningham Deborah Oil Center

Mrs Haines and Mike Visit Cassidy in Fittstown

Mrs Ina Haines, Mrs Laura Haines and Mike visited Mr and Mrs Albert Cassidy in Fittstown to call on them and share updates during a social call in the community.

Ina Haines Laura Haines Mike Albert Cassidy Fittstown

Ada social visitors list last week featured Ada residents

Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney included Otis Webb Albert Simpkins Sarrah Sweeney J W Kirkes Roberta Grizzle and Norma Sweeney all of Ada.

John Sweeney Keith Norma Otis Webb Albert Simpkins Sarrah Sweeney J.W. Kirkes Roberta Grizzle Ada

Ada Residents Visit Parker Family Last Week

Mr and Mrs Oliver Parker along with Vicki Patti Millard Henry Gale and Glenn Henry of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Luther Parker last week in a local social gathering.

Oliver Parker Vicki Patti Millard Henry Gale Glenn Ada Luther Parker

Social Visits Reported Among Ada Residents

Susan McAnally spent Sunday night with Deborah Allan and attended Union Hill School Monday. Mrs. Myrtle Newton of Ada spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Allan.

Susan McAnally Deborah Allan Union Hill Myrtle Newton of Ada Johnnie Allan

Neighbor Says He Couldn’t Tell Weeds From Garden Grime

A neighbor recalls confusion over distinguishing weeds from his garden as a local dispute or issue arises. The brief notes unclear context but points to gardening challenges and neighborhood friction.

Garden News Notes Effects of Cold Rains on Crops

The report highlights tender greens and near ready green beans, with cold rains turning corn, black-eyed peas, and okra yellow as they emerge from the soil.

Friendship in the daily paper by Mrs West

A short reflection on friendship as a daily token of kindness guiding how we all should live through simple, ordinary acts. The piece emphasizes reading as time well spent and the value of thoughtful conduct inspired by a neighborly spirit.

M. F. West

Newbys Host Supper Guests and Visitor

Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Larry Thursday night. Ron Newby visited his parents Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Friday.

Don Newby Kathy Melvin Newby Larry Ron Newby

Mothers Day Greeting for All Readers

A brief Mothers Day message wishing all mothers a joyful celebration. The note invites appreciation for maternal care and signals warm seasonal well wishes from the publication.

Couples Enjoy Quiet Tupe Lo Lake Fishing

Mr and Mrs Charlie Enhipe Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Mrs T F Holliday and Beulah Holliday Ada fished near Tupe lo Saturday. The fishing was not good.

Charlie Enhipe F. L. Cunningham T. F. Holliday Beulah Holliday Ada Tupelo

Little Deborah Cunningham Visits Ada Ministers Thursday

Little Deborah Cunningham visited Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Thursday while her mother shopped in Ada.

Deborah Cunningham F. L. Cunningham Ada

Visitors Admire Oklahoma City Rock Garden Roses

Mrs Bettie Cunningham Mrs Laura Haines and Mrs Lavona Jones toured neighbors and marveled at the Crow rock garden featuring diverse rocks including a sand rock rose. The rocks originate from a farm near Oklahoma City and Mrs Crow gave each visitor a rose rock.

Bettie Cunningham Laura Haines Lavona Jones Albert Crow

Sunday visitors span several Texas towns in family stops

Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sible Collins hosted Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs David Coots Sherry and Jimmy Moore Mrs Mattie Brumley and others. Goodson Henry of Odessa former Walnut Grove resident joined the gathering. Charles Caplan Debra Charlene Kevin Basil Dean Leonard Hobbs Seminole visited Lee Keeling and Lorene with Keeling improving after a doctor visit and returning to work at an Ada radiator shop.

Nora Roper Sible Collins David Coots Sherry Jimmy Moore Mattie Brumley Alley Phelps Stella Baldwin Ada Oliver Crane Goodson Henry Odessa Tex Eate Roper Collins Goodson Walnut Grove Charles Caplan Debra Charlene Kevin Basil Dean Leonard Hobbs Seminole Lee Keeling Lorene

Vaness Junior Senior Banquet Attendees Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines Robinette Teel and Myra Nell Garrett attended the Vaness junior senior banquet Saturday evening.

Harold Haines Robinette Teel Myra Nell Garrett Vaness

Weekend Visit Highlights by Patsy Stiles and Beulah Wood

Patsy Stiles and Beulah Wood spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Audie Teel Roy Robinette Reba and Ralph.

Patsy Stiles Beulah Wood Mrs. Audie Teel Robinette Reba Ralph

Ada Visitors Include Tilley Teel and Joneses

R. E. Tilley Ada Ralph Teel Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Glenn Roger Richardson and Mr and Mrs John Lee Latta visited Mr and Mrs Benny Jones in Ada during last week.

R. E. Tilley Ada Ralph Teel F. O. Jones Glenn Roger Richardson John Lee Latta Benny Jones

Mr and Mrs F C Jones Dine With Benny Family

Mr and Mrs F C Jones and Glenn Jones visited Sunday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Benny, continuing the weekend gathering.

Hospital stay aids weight gain after birth

The article notes a بیمار remain in the hospital for several days to gain to five pounds. Visitors to Sherry and her parents include Mrs. Roy Hayes and Mrs. David Shirley in Ada.

Sherry Roy Hayes David Shirley Ada

Oklahoma City Visits Highlight Archer Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer of Lindall and Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Powell in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Mrs Naomi Tumulson and Miss Betty Carol Archer of Oklahoma City visited the Archers and their sons recently. The Archers and their sons also visited Mr and Mrs Paul Ray and Debra Colbert on Sunday.

Leonard Archer Lindall and Lawrence Charlie Powell Oklahoma City Naomi Tumulson Betty Carol Archer Archer Archer and Sons Paul Ray Debra Colbert

Clyde Crane Visits Bobby J Adams Saturday Night

Clyde Crane of Oil Center spent Saturday night visiting Bobby J Adams.

Clyde Crane Oil Center Bobby J. Adams

Misses Attend Banquet and Church Service

Miss Beulah Woods and Patsy Stiles joined Miss Robinette Teel for the junior and senior banquet Saturday and worshiped at Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday morning. Mrs. Catherine Teel, Robinette, and Reba visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roddy in Ada Saturday.

Beulah Woods Patsy Stiles Robinette Teel Union Hill Baptist Church Catherine Teel Robinette Reba Frank Roddy Ada

Ada residents visit R E Tilley on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hatcher and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt, Ed Die and Danny, all of Ada, visited R. E. Tilley Sunday afternoon.

A. J. Hatcher Jack McNutt Eddie Danny Ada F. O. Jones R. E. Tilley

Haines Family Visits and Ada Church Event

Fred Pickett visited Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike. Mrs Haines attended the Jay cee Jaynes style show at the First Methodist Church in Ada. Harold Haines and family visited Mrs Gertie Summers and Mack Hart on Sunday afternoon.

Virgil Romine Fred, Pickett Harold Haines Mike

Tammy and Horton Visit Delazier Couple This Weekend

Tammy and Mr and Mrs E L Horton visited Mr and Mrs John Delazier during the weekend in a social gathering.

Paul Golden Tammy E. L. Horton John Delazier

Binion Visit With Ada Family Ties Highlight Sunday

Mr and Mrs Roy Binion visited Mr and Mrs Albert Gain and their children in Ada on Sunday. Mrs Gain greeted the visitors and extended warm hospitality during the afternoon gathering.

Roy Binion Albert Gain Ada Mrs Gain

Binion Visit Highlights Ada Nursing Home Scene

The text notes the former Juanita Danley of Walnut Grove and records Mr. and Mrs. Binion visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran and Miss Alice Binion at Ballards' Nursing Home in Ada on Sunday.

Juanita Danley Walnut Grove Binion Elmer Cochran Miss Alice Binion Ballards’ Nursing Home Ada Sunday

Tatum Family Visit Marred by Nose injury

Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and children visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally Friday night. Mike Tatum fell and cut his nose needing five stitches at Valley View Hospital. He is improving. Other visitors included the Henson Rhynes McAnally Allan Johnson McGee and Parker families.

J. T. Tatum Walter McAnally Mike Tatum Valley View Hospital McAnally William Henson Billy James Rhynes Duke Rhynes Alvin McAnally Gary McAnally Ahloso Johnnie Allan Tommy Johnson Gene McGee Luther Parker

Rhynes Family Visit Noted in Ada

Mr and Mrs Hartzell Rhynes and relatives from Norman Ada and Ada visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and children Saturday and Sunday. The gathering included Kenneth Rhynes William Henson Billy Lavelle Wallis Glenda Briggs Billy Roy and Bobby all of Ada.

Hartzell Rhynes Norman Kenneth Rhynes Ada William Henson Billy Lavelle Wallis Glenda Briggs Billy Roy Bobby James Rhynes

Byng Student Karen Wallis Vacationes at Six Flags Texas

Miss Karen Wallis a Byng student joined classmates for a trip to Six Flags Over Texas near Fort Worth on Saturday.

Karen Wallis Byng Six Flags Over Texas Fort Worth

Local Visits Mark Ada Area Social Scene

Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis of Ada hosted visitors including Kathy Larry Newby Oil Center and Benny Jones and Ada residents Mrs Laura Haines and R E Tilley. Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Haines visited Dovie West. Billy Joe Adams and children hosted Fern King Bill Houston Jessie Ward and Maggie Johnson in Konana. Nearby guests included Wilbur Poindexter Lawrence and Darline Kite Ola Fraley.

Glen Wallis Ada F. O. Jones Don Newby Kathy Larry Newby Oil Center Benny Jones Laura Haines R. E. Tilley Bettie Cunningham Bill Houston Jessie Ward Maggie Johnson Konana Adams Wilbur Poindexter Lawrence Darline Kite Ola Fraley

Catfish Fry Guests Gather in Adams Home

Tina, the Harrisons, the Bachairs, Pauls Valley attendees, and Henry Goodson of Odessa with Mrs Sible Collins and Nora Roper enjoyed a catfish fry at the Adams residence. Also present was Bobby Joe Adams.

Tina Harrison Land Bill Bachair Pauls Valley Adams Henry Goodson Odessa Tex Sible Collins Nora Roper Bobby Joe Adams

Local families host Sunday dinner and Texas visit

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Griffin and children of Oil Center were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Golden. Mr. and Mrs. Odell Wilfong vacationed in Texas visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kite and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kite in Fort Worth. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Louie Hazelwood in Glendale. Odus Wilfong stayed with his mother during the trip.

Harold Griffin Children of Oil Center Sonny Golden Odell Wilfong Texas Jack Kite Charles Kite Fort Worth Louie Hazelwood Glendale Tex Odus Wilfong

Visitors Gather at Golden Home in Stillwater

Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murry Golden included Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden and their children Sonny, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Micky Davis and children, Stillwater, Robert Golden, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Golden and Tammy.

Murry Golden Horace Golden Sonny Golden Leonard Tucker Micky Davis Stillwater Robert Golden Paul Golden Tammy

News Classified Ads Buy Sell Trade Rent Notice

Classified ad line invites readers to place buy sell trade and rental notices with the newspaper office at dial FE 2 4433. The brief prompt emphasizes advertisement service rather than a specific item or event.

Dial

Frisco Club Members Tour Oklahoma City and Visit Groups

Seven women from the Frisco Home Demonstration Club joined an educational tour to Oklahoma City last Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Daniel, Mrs. Alvin Minor, Mrs. Windell Price, Mrs. Alfred Baylis, Mrs. Boda Hisan, Mrs. Bud Brooks, and Miss Dora Daniel. Five participated in the Stonewall First Baptist Women’s Missionary Union visitation last Wednesday, dining at a cafe for coffee and to discuss their visits. Attendees were Mrs. Jerry Fielder, Mrs. A. B. King, Mrs. Hazel Winton, Mrs. Boda Hisaw, and Mrs. Alfred Baylis.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Oklahoma City Joe Daniel Alvin Minor Windell Price Alfred Baylis Boda Hisan Bud Brooks Dora Daniel Stonewall First Baptist Women’s Missionary Union Jerry Fielder A. B. King Hazel Winton Boda Hisaw Adult Training Union First Baptist Church Ray Killian Vance Minor Simon Patton

Social Roundup of Ada and Stonewall Families

Local society notes detail visits and gatherings across Ada Stonewall and surrounding towns. Families including Barnes Minor West George Vance Alvin Langley and Crowley share meals attend church and host dinners with extended kin from Ada Nowata and Oklahoma City with multiple households listed and small group events noted.

Ada Families Share Supper and Hospital Visits

Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor and Anthony dined with Mr and Mrs Bud Minor in Ada on Tuesday evening. They then visited Mrs Minor's uncle Andrew Sliger and Schley Stegall in the hospital.

Vance Minor Jack West George Minor Alvin Minor Anthony Bob Langley Vamoosa the Langleys Mrs Bud Minor Ada Mrs. Minor Andrew Sliger Schley Stegall Hospital

Weekend Visit By McCarty Family Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty Tonya and Garry from Okmulgee visited during the weekend with

Vernon McCarty Tonya Garry Okmulgee

Ada broiler show highlights red ribbon winners

Orvillee Price and Vickie Daniel won red ribbons at the broiler show in Ada on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw spent Thursday in Coalgate with Mrs. Hisaw's mother and stepdad, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns. Mrs. Burns has not been feeling well. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baylis and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brooks visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Hisaw.

Orvillee Price Vickie Daniel Broiler Ada Boda Hisaw Coalgate

Braddock Family Visits Extend Across Local Towns

Mr and Mrs John Braddock and children visited Sunday night with Johns parents in Fitzhugh. Mr and Mrs Booker Meaders Ada visited Braddocks Monday night. Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips Ada visited Friday night with Alfred Baylis. Baylis then visited Bud Brooks in Stonewall Saturday night.

John Braddock John L. M. Braddock Fitzhugh Booker Meaders Ada Burl Phillips Alfred Baylis Baylis Bud Brooks Stonewall

Patton Visit With Blackburn Sister-In-Law Notes

Mr and Mrs Simon Patton visited Thursday with Mrs Pattons sister Mrs Marlyn Blackburn in a family gathering recorded in society notes.

Mrs Simon Patton Mrs. Patton Marlyn Blackburn Ada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big Cat Holdenville Fish Hatchery Charles Collins Holdenville Mrs. Lavona Jones Ivaletta Blankenship Leah Kay Ronnie Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Tom Agee Jr Tracy Regina George Graham Mrs. Agee Osu Glenn Jones Benny Frisco Johnnie Daniel Johnna Dohnna Mittie Nance Mary Morgan Jack Barnes Hamilton Bulova Gem Jewelers Oklahoma W. Main Reddy Oklahoma Sno Electric Company Webya Zoa White Margie Coplin Byrd House Mr. Byrd Gladys Gouge J. C. Gouge G. B. Gouge Mary Frances Tommy Lee Byrd R. W. Byrd Ricky Nathan Byrd Wichita Falls Clifford Byrd McKinney Bob Byrd Todd and Marty Carl Crowley R. J. Crowley Blanch Sie Compton Atoka Douglas Kendrick Lillie Nelson Nowatha Shade Price Crowleys Byrds Jim Marshall Tom Henry Grace Marshall Jim Earl Henry Sid Marshall Henry Arthur Johnson Ted Scribner Marshall Home Pat Campbell V. A. Johnson Kitty Johnson B. M Mack” Welch Credit Reference Oklahoma State Christmas Club Alahoma State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation And Federal Reserve System
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