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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
3
Mrs. A W Mensay and Connie visited at Memorial Hospital where he has been receiving treatment. the Mother’s Day gathering took place with Mrs. Say Dosh present.
Mr and Mrs Bert Thurston Jr Mrs Harry F Granger of Wewoka and Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus of Stonewall are listed as grandparents.
Eight Stonewall residents are patients at Valley View Hospital including C. R. Pace Waldo Byrd Mrs T T Lowman Mrs Betty Thornton Mrs Hough Mrs Lloyd Goss and Sonny Barnes.
Mrs. Jack McNutt and her brother Charley Thornton of Atoka visited their mother Mrs. Betty Thornton who was a patient at Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon.
Mrs John Clouse spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs C R Pace. Two of Mrs Pace sisters arrived Sunday evening to be with her as Mr Pace is seriously ill in Valley View Hospital. His son Kenneth Pace, who has helped care for his father, is also in the hospital with a heart condition.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Ingram of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Homer Barnes planned a Lake Texoma weekend. Sonny Barnes, Homer Barnes son, fell ill and was rushed to a Madill doctor and brought to Valley View Hospital Saturday night. His condition has improved.
Holdenville residents Mr and Mrs Cleth Myricks and Homer couple Mr and Mrs Al Lilley visited their father Steve Lilley and Mrs Lilley Sunday. Red Oak church revival near Lula attended by several families led by Beecher Garrett. Ada trip included Rev James Edwards Mrs Lilley Minnie Ivey and Jim McClain visiting Waldo Byrd at Valley View Hospital with Claud Cooper.
Mrs Myrtle Anderson and her two nieces from Wyoming visited Pete Anderson in Oklahoma City on Sunday. They drove to the Veterans Hospital where Anderson has been a patient for some time and recently underwent eye surgery.
Mrs Vera Walker and her daughters Sandy Debbie Ada spent Sunday evening visiting relatives and relaxing at home.
The Lilley family joined the annual school picnic at Sulphur with Rev Steve Lilley and Mrs Bertie Lilley. Tenth graders visited Turner Falls while 11th and 12th graders toured Oklahoma City including Springlake Frontier City and Wedgewood Amusement Parks and Beverly's for dinner.
Miss Sara Horton Davenport joined her mother Mrs Lorene Horton and others for a Mother's Day gathering.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and their children Mike and Cathy visited the hospital Sunday afternoon to meet the couple’s new grandson born May 9.
Mrs Arvie Wheat and Mrs Treacy Dodson visited Mrs Betty Thornton in Valley View Hospital on Monday. Mr and Mrs L L Thornton and their son Lynn of Sunray Texas are in town to be with his mother and plan visits with Mrs Thornton’s sister Mrs Jack McNutt and family and Mrs Lloyd Lynch and family.
Scouts from Stonewall Troop 21 and nearby communities spent Friday night and Saturday at a camporee in Wintersmith Park with several boys in attendance.
Rev and Mrs Udall Wolfe traveled to Tulsa on Monday to visit Mrs Wolfe's parents and plan to return on Tuesday. The brief trip centers on family hospitality and a short stay in Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs K L Brown of Sem inole spent Sunday with their daughter Rev and Mrs Jerry Fielder and family. They attended church at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning.
Visiting their parents and grandparents, Mr and Mrs C L Gibson and their children Troy Cindy and Scotty plus Mr and Mrs W C Elliott of Atoka and Mr and Mrs F L Gibson with Mr and Mrs Pete Gibson and Scotty of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Jim Greenlee with Jamie and Kelly Joe of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Bullard and Ronnie Norman spent the weekend with Wayne’s parents the Cecil Bullards enjoying a family gathering and shared moments.
Mr and Mrs P H Boddy reported a long-distance telephone conversation with their daughter Mrs. noting a cheerful update. The item reflects family news and communication by telephone.
Mr and Mrs Jack Sandlin have moved into the Reeves property after transferring from Maysville. They previously lived in the Turpin property south of Stonewall and he is employed by Sunray DX Oil Company.
Mrs Gibson attended the funeral of an oldtime friend while in Tulsa over the weekend. Mrs Hale visited her daughter Mrs Stall and family during the same trip.
Mrs Lavona Jones reports Rev F L Cunningham attended a Masonic funeral Friday for Renzo Cooper. Mr Ray Kemp of Pernell and Rev James Evans of Maud were supper guests of Rev Cunningham. They attended another funeral at Coalgate for Mrs McMillian on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vick and Terrie and Monnie and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAnally visited Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Tom Agee and children Walnut Grove Mrs Mary Long and Tommy Ada Mrs Ethelene Golden and Mrs.
Mr and Mrs Paul Golden and Tammie and Mrs Ethelene Golden and Mrs Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs Farrel Atwell last Tuesday. The Atwells recently moved to Union Hill from McAlester and are the parents of Mrs Paul Golden.
Mr and Mrs William Henson and their son Billy escorted Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally to Fort Sill for a Saturday outing, sharing a family excursion with military show and local connections.
Mrs Barbara Newby and Kathy of Walnut Grove visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby along with Larry and Ron Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Albert Lowe and Wanda Jo of Oklahoma City joined Mrs Lillian Smith and granddaughters in Ada and Henry Goodson in Odessa with Austin Fraley Tina and the Cranes from Oil Center. Mrs Roper and Mrs Collins visited ties to Oil Center and Ada while attending a Davis funeral and meeting Mrs Della Baldwin.
Mrs Adams travels to Ardmore on Monday for a business errand. Mrs Collins leaves Pamela with babysitting aunt and reports friends and family are occupied during the day.
Mr and Mrs Vance Price and Charles Gerald Sutton Chris and Beverly drove to Oklahoma City Saturday.
Union Hill School announces a Monday program at 7 30 p m. The last day of school is May 21. Pupils, parents and teachers enjoyed a picnic and tour at Sulphur Tuesday featuring a mountains tour skating and a carnival.
Rev. James Evans Maud and Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harrold Haines and Mike, according to local social notes.
Glen Wallis of Ada with Mr and Mrs F C Jones and Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby visited Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy at Walnut Grove.
A brief notice lists Robinette Teel Charles Price and Lawrence Archer alongside Helen Cochran in a school Sunday context.
Mrs Hazel Henson and two others visited Mrs Merele Ware along with Mrs Bet tie Cunningham Mrs Laura Haines Mrs Ethelene Golden Mrs Lavona Jones and Mrs Tommy Johnson and daughter during Tuesday and Thursday of last week.
Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and children along with Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatum Mr and Mrs Larry Smith and Mr and Mrs Sonny Jones left Ada Monday to help in wheat harvest in western Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs J B Jones visited Mr and Mrs Willie Graham in Ada on Sunday.
Mahan and Saulty Farnham visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones Wednesday afternoon for a social call.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks of Nico ma Park visited Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones and Glenn Sunday morning. Later Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks joined Mr. and Mrs. Orval Ballard and children Sue Jerry and Anita Jo in Ada for Sunday dinner, along with Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby and Kathy and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Charles Williams Jan and Joe of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Warren Heap and children in Frederick. They also called on Mr and Mrs George Ebrite in Ada and visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebrite in Terrie Brenda Rusty and Pam Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Roy Watson of Ada visited Mrs Velma Standridge, sharing a social caller moment in the community.
Latta High School seniors Glenn Jones Helen Cochran and Carol Gray attended the junior senior banquet on May 10 at 7 o clock at Latta High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Connie Bacon and Rick of Arlington Texas were among dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. F L Cunningham Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs. Maude Rooker of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cunningham of Oil Center.
Mr. and Mrs. B M Mack Welch with Sandra Mark and Mike visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Grove in Wynnewood for Sunday dinner. They attended church in Wynnewood on Sunday morning.
Rev and Mrs F L Cunning ham Mr and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy Mrs Fletcher Reed Ahloso Rev and Mrs James Evans Jimmy and Ritta Maud Ralph Teel Mr and Mrs Benny Jones Ada Dewayne Tucker Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis Mrs Emma Jones and Saulty and Marian Farnham visited Mr and Mrs F Q Jones and Glenn recently.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mr and Mrs L L Crockett in Stroud Sunday. Others visiting were Mr and Mrs Ralph Trivitt, Gerald and Doris. James Crockett and Mrs Hazel Cameron Stratford Tex called long distance to wish their mother Mrs Crockett a happy Mothers Day.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Henderson of Arkansas visited Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes and Anthony last week.
Visiting relatives from Ada Oil Center Sharman and other areas joined Mr and Mrs Vance Price and Charles Price for the Vanoss High School baccalaureate service. Charles Price is a member of the Vanoss graduating class of 38 seniors.
Attendance reached six at Sunday services as Evangelist Rev James Evans Maud led the revival. Don Newby gave the morning message with songleader Mack Welch. Visitors included Jan Williams Oklahoma City Lois Henderson Arkansas Mary Nell Cummings Marty Jimmy Dan Patti Oklahoma City Connie Bacon Ricky Arlington Sue Ward Warren Cunningham Oil Center Maude Rooker Ada. Oldest and youngest mothers honored were Barbara Newby and Nora Roper. Mothers Day program by junior primary and intermediate classes. Baptizing for candidates planned May 19. Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran.
Mrs. Lillie Karr attended Elmer Lee Jones funeral at Bible Baptist Church Ada with burial in Rosedale Cemetery Friday. Mrs. Rosco Crump died Monday morning at home northwest of Ada near Behand and three children survive.
Mrs Laura Haines attended the Vaness FHA mother and daughter banquet held at the home of Mrs Pat Romine in Pickett.
Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady of Fittstown visited Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mike Tuesday. Mrs Daisy Binion Patti and Marty Cummings called on Miss Alice Binion and Mrs Juanita Gains in Ada Sunday.
Randy and Gary Jr. along with Helen visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran Saturday and Sunday. Christine Fanning of Shawnee and Jimmy Fanning of Midwest City visited the Cochran family Sunday.
The Good Neighbor Club visited Wintersmith Park on Monday for a covered dish picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Don Newby with Kathy, Mr and Mrs Horace Golden with Gary, Daisy Binion, Ina Haines, Laura Haines with Mike, Lavona Jones, Roxie Golden, Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham, Lena Cochran, and Lillie Karr.
Mrs. Chris Pedersen hosted a Friday evening gathering at her home with guests including Mrs. Roy Glasgow Mrs. Carol Neff and Linda Mrs. Benton McCauley and Laura Mrs. Susie Jones Mrs. Tom Martin and Mrs. Byrd. Visitors from Sulphur Wyndell Harbor called Monday. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pedersen Ada June Jean and Jay Presley and Ada Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pedersen Holly and Rickey Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. Don Watson and Mrs. Sally Fuhrman Oklahoma City. Sheila Pedersen attended Karen Cantrells birthday party Friday night. Sherry Pedersen spent the
The message extends sympathy to the Ralph Wall family after Ralph's passing last Tuesday and to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher on the death of their infant son.
Misses Cydney and Dixie Fhurman staying with Mrs. Chris Pedersen traveled to Longview Texas to visit an aunt. Their mother resides in Oklahoma City. Sonja and Laura Pedersen were honored with a birthday party last Thursday evening. Friends and relatives including Reba Teel Karen Faulkenberry Janie Davis Sharon Ott Sandy Walker Joni Rhonda Adams Marietta Hall Ronnie Hall Rodney Hall Arlis Martin Cydney Fhurman Dixie Fhurman and Steve Pedersen helped celebrate.
Mr and Mrs Philo McConnell visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Paul Teel Judy and Paul Jr in Ada Tuesday.
Sunday Richard Pedersen and Don Watson of Oklahoma City visited the McConnell residence, meeting with the homeowner and sharing conversation.
Mr and Mrs Wall of Shawnee spent Mothers Day with their daughter Mrs Wanda Parrish and her family including Teresa in the Berger home. The Bergers welcomed Wanda Parrish and Teresa as Sunday guests.
Mrs Chris Pedersen and Sherry attended the FHA banquet Friday night at the home of Mrs Romine the home economics teacher. The event featured a Hawaiian theme.
Mrs Philo McConnell was ill last week and had to see her doctor. We hope she is now feeling much better.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams and Pam visited Thursday evening in the Pedersen home. Laura stayed the night with Joni and Rhonda. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pedersen and family from Moore and Ada, plus Mrs. Sally Furman of Oklahoma City and Mr. Mike Pedersen and Mr. Tom Martin families.
Sherry and Sheila Pedersen attended the baccalaureate at Van ess and sang with the girls chorus Sunday evening. They accompanied Mr and Mrs Yam to Latta for the services.
Mrs Dora McGee visited Mrs Effie McConnell on Thursday to learn how she was feeling. On Monday she paid a call on your correspondent.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter and son and Miss Betty Marie Tucker Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Delbert Tucker and children Fitzhugh spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker Mr and Mrs Garland Pennington and Mark Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington Bobbi and Anthony spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Donnie and Wayland Continued on Page Four.
Ada Mrs Juanita Frantz Mike Sherry and Thella attended a dinner in Okemah with Mr and Mrs Russell Willoughby and extended Willoughby family including Dee Marion Junior and Henry. Afternoon visitors included Mrs Bonnie Lee Mrs Elsie Wilson and Sue Willoughby.
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