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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1963

Page

2

Frisco area home supper hosts list of neighbors and visits

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club supper drew neighbors for a social night at the community building. Read about the many visits and daily errands from the Price, Minor, Patton, Byrd, Vance Minor and Braddock families and others including hospital update on Dixon Lowther after hand surgery and thread allergy.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Wendell Price Orvillee Vance Minor Boda Hisaw Coy Byrd Simon Patton

Windmills and community life in Byng district described

Reading the weekly reveals Velma Henderson noting windmills are scarce yet common enough for water needs in Byng. Homes like J R Smith and George Milligan rely on windmills with reservoirs, while trust in the old wind source persists over electric pumps.

Tim Milligan Velma Henderson Byng J. R. Smith George Milligan Weil

Earl Norman former Ada resident dies in Houston

Earl Norman born October 17 1896 at DeWitt Arkansas and long time Ada resident died at his Houston home. He was a Rotary and Masonic member and First Christian lay leader. Survived by Nell wife two sons Earl Jr and Jon David a daughter Jane Reagan three brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Criswell Funeral Home.

Earl Norman Ada Houston Texas C. S. Norman Francis Mr. Norman DeWitt Arkansas Indian Territory East Central State College Normans Earl Rotary Club Masonic Lodge First Christian Church Skelly Norman Nell Earl Jr Edinburgh Jon David Los Angeles Calif Jane Reagan Atlanta Jim T. Norman S. W. Norman Oklahoma City S. C. Norman Davidson Saskatchewan Canada Charles Parisho Okmulgee Criswell Funeral Home

Reverend James F Hooper services set Friday

Rev James F Hooper Free Will Baptist Church minister died early Wednesday at his Stratford Route 1 home He was born November 24 1897 in Oklahoma He leaves a wife a daughter a son and several siblings Funeral arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home with interment at Mc Gee Cemetery in Stratford Oklahoma.

James F. Hooper Free Will Baptist Church Stratford Free Will Baptist Church Earl Haskins Carl Shivers Smith Funeral Home McGee Cemetery Hooper Route 1 Stratford Oklahoma John A Bell Brecheen Hooper Gertrude Hooper Norma Underhill Tupelo Jack Hooper Antioch Calif Jessie Glance Ada Claude Hooper Dee Hooper Carnegie Haskell Hooper Oakland Vester Hooper

Planners to Meet in Oklahoma City on Civil Defense

State officials will meet Saturday with a U S Atomic Energy Commission team from Albuquerque New Mexico to confer on civil defense planning in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Albuquerque N. M Oklahoma

Papyrus not true paper says ancient lamination method

A note explains papyrus is created by laminating reed strips rather than forming pulp into sheets. The process yields a distinct writing surface used in ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean.

Wheat vote shape of 1965 program foreseen in county tally

County leaders report 1 558 challenged ballots in a key wheat referendum with Burrus noting the 1964 program stays law until amended. Farmers choosing to stay within allotments receive about 1 22 a bushel in parity support while excess land triggers reduced allotments. Officials expect ballot issues to be resolved and say outcome won’t alter the plan.

Page One Democracy In Action Congress Burrus

Ocean floor hosts diverse life including potential giant squid

Scientists note the seabed sustains bacteria sea anemones mollusks and tiny crustaceans. They also suspect giant squid may inhabit the depth feeding on drifting food particles.

Syria Lies on Land Bridge Linking Continents

Short note emphasizes Syria’s geographic position as a land bridge between Asia Africa and Europe, highlighting its strategic location in continental connections.

Syria Asia Africa Europe

Ada Livestock Auction Receipts Include Cattle and Hog Prices

Receipts show 1,200 cattle and 60 hogs sold at Ada auction. Cattle ranged from 10 to 18.50 for cows and bulls, with stockers and feeders in the 17 to 28 range. Hogs sold mainly 14 to 15 for butchers and 11 to 12 for sows, with feeders at 12 to 14.

Ada

Oklahoma City feeder auction and packer trade report

Cattle receipts 4600 with 400 calves at an Oklahoma City Thursday feeder sale. Slaughter cattle and calves scarce, few utility cows and bulls steady to higher. Hogs active with barrows and gilts up 25 to 50, sows 50 higher, feeder pigs light. Sheep light on trade.

Oklahoma City USDA

Marriages Listed for Wewoka and Ada Residents

Marriage notices show Reuben Outland and Hester Leitka of Wewoka both 53, as well as Bob Stick 19 and Lena Mae Davis 23 of Ada. Don L. B. Thompson 26 and Joan C. Brannon 24 of Ada are named in the Ada area listings.

Reuben Outland Wewoka Hester R. Leitka Bob D. Stick Ada Lena Mae Davis Don L. B. Thompson Joan C. Brannon

Stonewall and Coalgate Visitors Share Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks and Mr and Mrs Jerry Fielder visited Friday night with Steve and Gregg of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis. Mr and Mrs Hisaw hosted Mr and Mrs Frank Burns of Coalgate visiting Mrs Burns son in law and daughter. Steve Fielder spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Hisaw.

Bud Brooks Jerry Fielder Steve and Gregg Stonewall Alfred Baylis Boda Hisaw Frank Burns Coalgate

Visit Ties Ada Couple to Stonewall Farewell Dinner

Mr and Mrs Vance Minor visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Jack West of Ada. The Wests Jo lene and Jackie Lynn came Sunday for services at the First Baptist Church in Stonewall and the farewell dinner for Rev and Mrs Jerry Fielder and sons. The Fielders have accepted the pastorate at Trinity Church in Enid.

Vance Minor Jack West Ada Jolene Jackie Lynn First Baptist Church Stonewall Jerry Fielder and Sons Fielders Trinity

Modesto and Union Valley Visitors Reunite After 30 Years

Mrs Everett Walker and children of Modesto California and Mrs Curley Madden and boys of Union Valley visited Monday with Mrs Arthur Johnson. Mrs Walker and Mrs Johnson are old friends who had not seen each other in 30 years. Mrs Walker and Mr Madden are sister and brother.

Everett Walker Modesto Calif Curley Madden Union Valley Arthur Johnson Walker Mrs. Johnson A Madden

Sunday Family Visit From Harden City and Vamposa

Mr and Mrs Harold Uhlich and children from Harden City visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel. Mr and Mrs Bob Langley of Vamposa joined them with Mrs Langley s sister and family as they gathered their three girls Gae Von LaVonda and Rae Nell who had been visiting relatives.

Bob Langley Gae von, LaVonda Rae Nell Vamposa Harold Uhlich Harden City Joe Daniel

Ada Visitors Share Weekend With Hisaws and Relatives

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hisaw spent Friday afternoon with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Cager Hisaw Sr. Mrs. Laura Snow of Fittstown visited Sunday night with the Hisaws family. Her daughter and family the Harlan Jacksons from Fittstown attended church in Stonewall. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Files of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Cager Hisaw Monday afternoon.

Robert Hisaw Ada Cager Hisaw Sr Laura Snow Fittstown the Hisaws Harlan Jacksons Stonewall Monroe Files Cager Hisaw

Ada Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Kinfolks

Mrs. Clara Kennedy and Dora Daniel of Ada visited Tuesday with their brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel. Jack Daniel of Ada and Joe and Mick Daniel visited the John Daniels Friday. Mrs. Homer Barnes of Stonewall and Dora Daniel came out Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. H R Brady and Barbara had dinner Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel. Jack Daniel had Sunday dinner. Mrs. Ruby Dailes of Rogue River Oregon is spending this week with her sister Mrs. Rena Brannon. Olen Brannon of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Rena Brannon and his sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Odus Wiles.

Coy Byrd Simon Pattons Myrtle Morris Granny Hoyle Stonewall Patton Simon Patton Virgie Timmons Ada Orvillee Price Platt Park Alecia Childers Sandra Price Wendell Price Joe Daniel John Braddock Dave Wanda Kenny John L. M. Braddock Fitzhugh John Braddocks Leon Booker Meaders Bud Minor Bud Alvin Minor Anthony Mr. Minor Wichita Falls Tex A.M. Patton Reba Daniel Mickey Lew Vance Minor Jack Vick Bill Jerry DeVeney Union Valley Bill Vick Ora Crowell Vick Mildred Johnson Kitty V. A. Johnson Vivian Jackson Kite Wilton Holland Denver Colo V. A A. R Jim Sid Marshall Grace Marshall Lorene Campbell Jimmy Ward Mike Shawnee Herman Ward Carolyn Ward Opal Ward Opal Jay Cooley Macomb Henry Steen Muskogee Jay Ardmore Elma Law Pod Law California Elma Pod Aleta Pat Law Gregg John Law Robin Toad Richardson Monte Dale Law Joan Ramsey Cheryl Gilbert Brandon Monte J. W. Laws Vaness J. W. Law Gregg Law Max Law Bryan Taylor J. C. Maddox R. L. Wood Moore Vineta Pennington Cathy Connie Clay Rita Jackson Bobby Jackson Ethel Keef Keef Valley View Hospital Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Inlaw John Daniel Jack Daniel Joe Mick Daniel John Daniels Homer Barnes H. R. Brady Barbara Ruby Dailes Rogue River, Ore Rena Brannon Olen Brannon Oklahoma City Odus Wiles

Ada Family Visits From Healdton And Stonewall

Mrs. Carrie Sims of Ada visited Saturday with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sabatine of Healdton and Mrs. Sims other daughter Mrs. John Allred and family. Mrs. Clifford Cottrell Brenda and Betty of Stonewall visited Mrs. Allred Friday night.

Carrie Sims Ada Gene Sabatine Healdton Sims John Allred Clifford Cottrell Brenda Betty Stonewall Allred

Grandson Larry Waldroup Graduates in Konawa

Mrs. C. J. Waldroupe attended the junior high graduation of her grandson Larry Waldroup in Konawa. Larry came home with his grandmother to spend the rest of the week.

C. J. Waldroupe Larry Waldroup Konawa Larry

Spanns Host Family Visitor Over Weekend

Margarett Spann of Washington spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Spann. Donald Ray Browning is the grandson of Mr and Mrs W L Par.

Margarett Spann Washington Mrs. J. M. Spann Donald Ray Browning Mrs W. L. Par

Niece Joins Sunday Visit With Mr and Mrs Myers

Mrs Myers hosts her niece Miss Joveta Schriever Fox for a Sunday visit at their home with Mr and Mrs Burford Myers present.

Mrs. Buford Myers Mrs. Myers Joveta Schriever Fox

Wilkinson Family Visit in Cromwell with Grandparents

Mrs. Joe Wilkinson and her children Tim Jolene and Todd visited Sunday in Cromwell with Mrs. Wilkinson's parents Mr. and Mrs. W Poage.

Joe Wilkinson Tim Jolene Todd Cromwell

Teel welcomes daughter Lisa LuAnn weighing seven pounds

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Teel announce the birth of daughter Lisa LuAnn born weighing seven pounds six and a half ounces. Mrs. Teel is Patsy Campbell former Byng High School graduate.

Raymond Teel Lisa LuAnn Teel Patsy Campbell Byng High School

Four Byng High Juniors Enjoy Overnight Fishing Trip

Four Byng High School juniors Buddy Lawson Luther Green Jerry Christian and Tim Milligan spent a night on Big Sandy Creek after school ended. They brought food bedding and trotlines. They fished slept little and returned with memories not fish planning another trip soon.

Byng High School Buddy Lawson Luther Green Jerry Christian Tim Milligan Big Sandy Creek

Family visit from Denton and Dallas noted

Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Christian and children last weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Christian, Jim, George, Martha and Bobby, Denton, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cooley, Dallas.

Edward Christian Carl Christian Jim George Martha Bobby Denton Tex Roy Cooley Dallas

Recital Highlights Byng Piano Student Lineup

Mrs Maude Prefontaine held a Sunday afternoon piano recital in Byng at 2 30. Students from Byng included Gary Smith Donna Balthrop Tis ha Sexton Mary Kay McKelroy Sherryn Denice Carol Mayberry Verna Hogue Rosie Engel Patricia Schornick Ronnie Jared Gela Sliger Barbara Engel Linda Vogt Debra Deaton Betty Myers Linda Hogue and Judy Engel. The recital took place at Horace.

Haliburton Company Transfers Staff to Pauls Valley

The Haliburton Company in Ada will transfer most employees to Pauls Valley next week. Kenneth McKelroy and family have chosen a new home in Wynnewood and are preparing to move. Ted Gardner will also transfer with his family. His wife Mary Lou teaches Spanish at Byng High School and hopes to continue teaching there if possible.

Byng High School Buddy Kessinger Byng Elmore City Lloyd Freeman Joyce Haliburton Company Ada Pauls Valley Kenneth McKelroy Wynnewood Ted Gardner Mary Lou

Byng School Superintendent Improves After Illness

J. E. Teague, superintendent at Byng School, shows great improvement after a several day hospitalization last month and conducted the weekly teachers meeting Monday.

J. E. Teague Byng School

Byng School Teachers Work On Summer Records

Teachers at Byng School extend summer duties for one to two weeks to organize records and prepare for the next school year. They continue work after students finish for summer.

Byng School Byng

Mrs. Grover Shaw Improves After Surgery

Mrs. Grover Shaw shows marked improvement at Valley View Hospital following surgery last week. She has been ill for some time but is recovering steadily under medical care.

Grover Shaw Valley View Hospital Shaw

Byng High School Pair Wed in Spring Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Delbert Sexton announce the marriage of their daughter Darlene to Jack Hamilton. The couple, graduates of the Byng High School class of 1963, receive best wishes from their schoolmates.

Delbert Sexton Darlene Jack Hamilton Byng High School

Mrs Henry Hospitalized After Surgery and Allergy

Mrs Woodrow Henry underwent surgery early Thursday. She is recovering with swollen face and slight rash from an allergy to some medication. Her sons Darrel and Jimmy with families from Houston and daughter Amelia Branscomb of Tecumseh visited. Tecumseh buzzed with reporters on Wednesday when Gordon Cooper completed his 22 orbit flight, her relatives nearby.

Woodrow Henry

Parish Chapel Visitors Attend Local Church Events

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden hosted and visited at Center and Glen with Ruby Dryden. Jackie Dryden from Pryor visited. Ann Magar and Royce Bonner wed in Stratford Saturday night. Frnk Dryden and Ruby attended singing at Free Will Baptist Campground Church. The Drydens and Ruby attended Stratford School commencement where Glen da Magar graduated.

Florence Isaacs Frank Dryden Center Jackie Dryden Pryor Glen Ruby Dryden Jim Magar Ann Magar Royce Bonner Stratford Free Will Baptist Campground

Roberts Family Visits Davis kin in Vaness

Mr and Mrs Dewayne Roberts and their children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Davis in Van ess on Saturday night.

Dewayne Roberts Homer Davis Vaness

Funeral and graduation notices for local residents

Mrs. Mary Cox attended funeral services for Lawrence Corbin Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox and Hellen, Mr. and Mrs. Senior Love and Machelle attended graduation exercises at Vaness Wednesday evening. Wadell Altom visited Marshall Cox III Sunday. Miss Linda Jacquess spent last Wednesday night with Miss Hellen Cox.

Mary Cox Lawrence Corbin M. C. Cox Hellen Love and Machelle Vaness Wadell Altom Marshall Cox III Linda Jacquess Hellen Cox

Weekend Social Visits Across Local Families

Mrs. Joy Tucker visited Mrs. Augustine Reeling Sunday evening. Mrs. Patsy Henson and her children shared Sunday supper with Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and daughters. Janice Franks and Dorothea and Cathy Tucker spent Friday night with Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Clara Wood. Dorothea Tucker spent Saturday night with Janice Franks.

Joy Tucker Augustine Patsy Henson M. R. Tucker Janice Franks Dorothea Cathy Tucker Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Dorothea Tucker

Oklahoma families spend Sunday with Pinley relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Mack McClure and Gary of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Van Vandegriff and sons of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Pinley and children of Pauls Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Norman, Mrs. Pat sy Goodwin and boys of Oklahoma City, visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinley and Troy on Sunday.

Mack McClure Gary Tulsa van Vandegriff Ada Dale Pinley Pauls Valley Preston Norman Patsy Goodwin Oklahoma City Frank Pinley Troy

Henson Visits Friends Across Ada and Valley View

Mrs Mary Lou Henson shopped in Ada Friday and visited Mrs Dorthy Matthews in Valley View Hospital where Dorthy is in traction again. Henson also dropped by to see Mrs Yvonne Shillings in Ada Friday.

Mary Lou Henson Ada Dorthy Matthews Valley View Hospital Dorthy Henson Yvonne Shillings

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Callers

Cathy Tucker spent Saturday night with Vickie Gray. Mrs. Irene Wood visited in the J. W. Law home Monday morn.

Cathy Tucker Vickie Gray Irene Wood J. W. Law

Henson Family Visits and Local Gatherings Reported

Rev and Mrs Tom Henson spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs P O Henson. They visited brother Claude Henson and Mrs Henson in Ardmore before Sunday school and church. Mrs Irene Wood and Joan and Judy Davis visited Mrs Elma Law. Mrs Saaslil Stiles and her mother visit Juanita's sister in Vallejo California and attend Vanoss High School events.

Tom Henson P. O. Henson Ardmore Claude Henson Irene Wood Joan Judy Davis Elma Law Saaslil Stiles McLish Juanita Vallejo Calif Vanoss High School

Hamblins Visit Ponotoc for Fishing Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Hamblin visited Ponotoc Saturday to see old friends and enjoy a fishing outing. They report a good catch and note Marlin and Ann are former residents who like to return for visits.

Marlin Hamblin Pontotoc Marlin Ann

Nessel Family Travels to Levelland Texas

Mr and Mrs Henry Nessel left Thursday morning for Levelland Texas to spend a week with their daughter and family. Mr and Mrs Nessel and Mrs Wednesday night were Mr and Mrs Troy Miller Mr and Mrs J W Law Ronnie Rowe Homer and Junior Farmer.

Henry Nessel Levelland Tex Nessel Troy Miller J. W. Law Ronnie Rowe Homer Junior Farmer

Mrs Lillie Miller Visits Brother and Wife

Mrs Lillie Miller spent Thursday with her brother Willie Pierce and his wife.

Lillie Miller Willie Pierce

Troy Miller Home Visit Reported Saturday Morning

A visit occurred at the Troy Miller residence Saturday morning, with no additional details provided on participants or purpose.

Isaacs Family Guests Share Weekend Visits

Mike Gray called on his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs Saturday morning. The Sweeneys and Simpkins family visited Monday. Steven Gray and Jimmy Haskins were Saturday and Sunday visitors. The group rode horses in the afternoon.

Mike Gray W. N. Isaacs John Sweeney Elbert Simpkins Berta Steven Gray W.N. Isaacs Jimmy Haskins

Ferguson Family Visits Father On Sunday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ferguson and their sons visited his father F. A. Ferguson Sunday evening, sharing a family moment and catching up.

Floyd Ferguson and Sons F. A. Ferguson

Pennington Family Receives Several Visitors This Week

Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Verniece Dryden visited Mrs. Virgie Pennington Monday morning. Mrs. Dixie Pennington and others called during the afternoon. The Pennington home hosted several visitors through Monday night and Tuesday evening. Willie Isaacs visited Stratford friends and Gibson household welcomed Conza Cowger.

Ruby Dryden Verniece Dryden Virgie Pennington Dixie Pennington Bobbi Anthony Donnie Pennington Orin Clay Wayland Pennington Pennington Home Rachel Horton Elma Law Willie Isaacs Chuck Kline Walter and Maude Gibson Stratford Gibson Mrs Conza Cowger

Village Families Attend Vaness Commencement

Mrs Mildred Clay and Stratford girls with Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children visited their parents and attended the Vaness commencement. Vineta is a 63 graduate. Relatives and friends from Norman Ada and Milo Pennington households visited, with farm chores and horseback riding noted.

Mildred Clay Stratford Calvin Pennington Norman Vaness Vineta Orin Clay Ruby Dryden Milo Penningtons Connie Cathy Della Debbie Pennington Milo Pennington Elma Law Pat Law Gregg Lillie Miller Manley Maddox Ada Wayne Pennington Bobby Jackson Miss Dryden Verniece Dryden Willie Florence Isaacs Mike Gray Jimmy Haskins Carolyn Roberts

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Frisco W. J. Barnes Jim Mar- Jim Mrs. Vance Minor Bertie Sherrell Allie Glenn B. M. Stevens Mr Byrd Austin King Velmar Sanders Davis Bob Byrd Marty Byrds Dea Lance Tecumseh Rott Maysville His Leon Browning Dixon Lowther Dixon Lloyd Godfrey Mrs. Godfrey Godfreys Shirley McKelroy Ga’s. GA Baptist Church Shirley Boy Scouts Martin Stiles Irene Woods Vaughn Potter Clareta Gray Vickie Ernie Schiffler Vaness School Ruth Magar Clara Magar Ahloso Essel Magar Ray Magar Jackie Larry Newby Cleve Stonecipher Levelland, Tex Mrs. Law Toad Space Everett Reeves George Gurley Miss Nell Robinson Karl Wayne Lee Karl Lee E. Beverly Mrs. Cleve Stonecipher
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