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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1967

Page

8

Around The County: Regional Visits And Visits To Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Dobbs of Shawnee visited Virgle Ramsey and wife Thursday. The Ramsey and Dobbs groups fished at Lake Texoma Thursday night. Virgle Ramsey and others visited Haskel Ramsey in Stuart Friday. Ramsey visited Coy Ramsey in Moore and Knox Dodd. Visiting McAlester Tuesday were Mrs. Earl Dyson and Lee McCall. Thursday guests included Ellen Patterson Delia Welcher Jack Russell and Roy Evans Ada. R W Prichard Tupelo spent weekend with daughter and son in law R B Cox. James Weldon Michelle Bill Jennifer Oklahoma City recent guests of Nora Weldon.

Tommy Dobbs Shawnee Virgle Ramsey Ramseys the Dobbs Bert Dobbs Lake Texoma Haskel Ramsey Stuart Coy Ramsey Moore Mrs. Ramsey Mrs Knox Dodd Wallie Curtis Lena Smith Earl Dyson Lee McCall McAlester Ellen Patterson Delia Welcher Jack Russell Roy Evans Ada James E. Weldon Michelle Bill Jennifer Oklahoma City Nora Weldon

Local notices and social news from Ada area events

Mrs. Don Olivo and Marilyn Olivo along with Terry made a business trip to Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held for Lawrence Johnson in Arkansas City. Multiple visits and dinners at the Brown and Allen households are noted, plus graduations at Allen Junior High and various hospital and travel updates across Ada and surrounding towns.

Don Olivo Marilyn Terry Oklahoma City Lawrence Poncho) Johnson Arkansas City Kans Tims Boiling Springs Indian

Singing gathering in Oakman despite the rain

Several attended a Sunday afternoon singing in Oakman with visitors from Oklahoma City including Mrs. Clara Caton and families. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Wynn and Wendell hosted Mrs. Emily Wells, Miss Wanda Wells, and Bill and Bob Wells from Council Hill. A Tuesday supper at Woolley Flats joined Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Morrison and children.

Ila Pevehouse Oakman Clara Caton Jimmie Caton Finley Oklahoma City Barbara Allen Happyland Junior Wynn Wendell Emily Wells Wanda Wells Bill Bob Wells Council Hill James Stringer Woolley Flats Arlie Morrison Morrison Home

Local Couples Noted in Sa sakwa and Santa Clara Notices

Mr and Mrs Roy Coffee of Sa sakwa and Mr and Mrs Hildry Brown of Santa Clara California are mentioned in a local notice with Ott indicated formatting or affiliation.

Roy Coffee Sasakwa Hildry Brown Santa Clara Calif Ott

Local Visits Highlight Area Families

Son Mike visited Mrs. Lillie Morrison and children on Thursday. Ada Morrison hosted her son and family the Arlie Morrisons recently. Kelley and Roy Gentry from Pryor visited Roy Gentry and children Tuesday. Roy Gentry with Kim Tim and Loree visited Karl Lee and children Be bee on Friday. Gentry and children visited W A Lee in Ada on Saturday.

Mike Lillie Morrison Mintie Morrison Ada Arlie Morrisons Roy Gentry Kim Tim Loree Karl Lee Bebee Gentry W.A Lee

Banquet Attendance Ties Families to Southwestern Company

Mrs Mildred Current and her son Lonnie along with Miss Carol Myers attended a banquet at the East Central Terrace Room Friday hosted by the Southwestern Company where Lonnie is employed. Visitors Thursday included Maurice Current with daughter and family Jerry Balthrop Tracy and Dee Ann Byng. Maurice Current also visited their daughter Jimmy Myers and family in Byng on Sunday.

Mildred Current Lonnie Carol Myers East Central Terrace Room Southwestern Company Maurice Current Jerry Balthrop Tracy Dee Ann Byng Jimmy Myers

Local visits span families across towns

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visited their daughter and husband on Wednesday. Scott Jones and Elmer Chandler Byng visited Scott's uncle Harry Jones in Sasakwa on Saturday.

Mrs. B J Ainsworth Visits Kin in Oklahoma City

Mrs. B J Ainsworth of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman. Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman and guests Mr and Mrs Hildry Brown of Santa Clara California visited their son and family Mr and Mrs Edward Berryman in Rebee on Wednesday. Mrs Zora Lee also visited Jess Berryman Friday.

Ray Ada Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Berryman Hildry Brown Oklahoma City B. J. Ainsworth J. B. Berryman California Santa Clara Calif Edward Berryman Rebee Zora Lee

Deaton Hostess Leads Byng Fourth Graders WienER Roast

Mrs Odell Deaton hosted a Friday evening wiener roast at Wintersmith Park for Byng School fourth graders. Attendees included Lynn Current Glenda West Kent Lee Richard Hodges Mike Rich Jeffery Deaton Ronnie Snider Tracy Rye Rebecca Terry Donna Wimberley Darlene Kathy Teddy Tommy and Deniece Deaton plus the hostess and her assistant Mrs Volley Deaton.

Odell Deaton Byng School Wintersmith Park Lynn Current Glenda West Kent Lee Richard Hodges Mike Rich Jeffery Deaton Ronnie Snider Tracy Rye Rebecca Terry Donna Wimberley Darlene Kathy Teddy Tommy Deniece Deaton Deaton Volley Deaton

Boddy and Brown Visit Fort Smith Couple

Mrs. P. H. Boddy and her sister Mrs. Mary Brown of Centrahoma visited Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brown in Fort Smith Arkansas over the weekend.

Lucille Ganns P. H. Boddy Mary Brown Centrahoma Dale Brown Ft. Smith Ark

Mrs Belle Stegall and Mose Durbin Visit Durbin Family

Mrs Belle Stegall and her brother Mose Durbin recently visited their brother and wife Mr and Mrs Ernest Durbin in Muskogee, sharing time with family members and recounting ties to the kin.

Belle Stegall Mose Durbin Ernest Durbin Muskogee

Mrs Thompson Visits Daughter for Upcoming Surgery

Mrs John Thompson visits her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Gerald Bullard and children Casper and Wye. The daughter is scheduled for surgery.

John Thompson Gerald Bullard Casper, Wye

Ardmore Visit Led by Families From Ardmore and Chickasha

Visiting Ardmore were Albert Turner and the Porters with Ollie Turner, plus Rev. and Mrs Steve Lilley. Will Knight visited Dave Romine. Rosco Hall and the Romines also visited. Chickasha visitors included Mr and Mrs Banks Romine and their son with Rev Orval Romine and family.

Pete Anderson Albert Turner Porter Ollie Turner Ardmore Steve Lilley Andersons Will Knight Dave Romine Rosco Hall Banks Romine Chickasha Orval Romine

Treas and Ganus Extend Texas Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and Mack from Texarkana Texas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas in Stonewall. Mr and Mrs Mike Ganus from Ada also visited her grandparents the Jack Treas Sunday.

Chester Treas Mack Texarkana Tex Jake Treas Stonewall Mike Ganus Ada Jack Treas

Snow and Jennings Families Visit Houston Texas

Mr Olen Snow and Mrs Snow with Dale and Mr and Mrs Orvel Jennings and Keith are visiting Houston Texas this week for sightseeing and a pleasant stay.

Son This Week Highlighting Oklahoma City Family

A brief note mentions a son this week along with his wife in Oklahoma City, indicating a family focused update and local interest item.

Lorene Owens Discharged From Coalgate Hospital

Mrs. Lorene Owens was recently dismissed from the hospital in Coalgate. She left the facility after receiving treatment, with friends and family noting her satisfactory condition and plans to rest at home.

Lorene Owens Coalgate

Mr and Mrs Long Visit Finks and Phillips Monday

Mr and Mrs Orvil Long visited the Finks and the Phillips on Monday. Thanks to Mrs Long for her renewal to the WEEKLY.

Orvil Long the Finks The Phillips Mrs. Long

Hoover Family Visit Reported in Ada

Mr and Mrs Danny Hoover of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Hoover recently.

Danny Hoover Ada Dan Hoover

Smiths Visit Perry Family in Tupelo

Virgil Smith and his wife of California are visiting his nephew Willie Perry and his family in Tupelo, staying with the Perry household and children during the visit.

W. B. Hokett Virgil Smith California Willie Perry

Killions Visit Tupelo Family Before Moving West

Mr and Mrs Rufe Killion of Porterville California visit sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Bill Lowden in Tupelo Mississippi and other relatives. They recently bought a home west of Tupelo near Stonewall and plan to move back soon.

Rufe Killion Porterville Calif Bill Lowden Tupelo Stonewall

Hoketts Host Grandchildren Visitors in Orton Texas

Mr and Mrs W B Hokett share time with grandchildren Dana Jo and David Cagle from Orton Texas while their parents finish two weeks of school Jink Bolin from Stonewall visited Chester Harkins family Floy Trader called in the afternoon

W. B. Hokett Dana Jo David Cagle Orton Tex James Cagle Jink Bolin Stonewall Chester Harkins Floy Trader

Nancy Glover Visits Aunt and Family in Oklahoma City

Nancy Glover spends the week visiting her aunt Mr and Mrs Lynn Sullivan and their daughters in Oklahoma City. The trip highlights family time and local connections in the region.

Nancy Glover Mrs. Lynn Sullivan Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Rickner Visit Eva Waller in Portland

Mr and Mrs C K Rickner of Portland Indiana visited Mrs Eva Waller recently, sharing time and courtesy at her home during their trip.

C. K. Rickner Portland Ind Eva Waller

Local visitors and family visits across Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hoover of Denison Texas visited at Bob Fink's home on Thursday. Mrs Colene Reynolds spent Mother's Day with her mother in Shawnee. Mr and Mrs Worley Hokett and Dana and David visited Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweat on Wednesday.

Jack Hoover Denison, Tex Bob Fink Colene Reynolds Shawnee Mrs. Worley Hokett Dana and David Mrs Hugh Sweat

Vacation Bible School Closes At First Baptist Tupelo

The Vacation Bible School ended its five day session at First Baptist Church in Tupelo on Friday night. Ninety nine participants enrolled and 16 adult workers were present daily. The closing program featured songs verses and stories learned during the week. Crafts and workbooks were displayed in classrooms and refreshments followed the program.

First Baptist Church Tupelo

Mrs Cora Scott Visits Son Family in Mississippi

Mrs Cora Scott is visiting her son and his family in Mississippi. The note mentions visiting Mrs Annie William along with the trip.

Cora Scott Mississippi Annie William

Ada piano recital features Hokett family and Glenda Jo Smith

Mr and Mrs Hokett and Dana and David attended a piano recital in Ada on Sunday. Glenda Jo Smith, Har granddaughter, also performed in the recital.

Brashears Family Attends Kolache Festival in Prague

Mrs. Marvin Brashears returned home after visiting her son Wayne Brashers and family in Prague. She helped cook and sew for the Kolache Festival where Beverly and Becky Brashears won 2nd place for their costumes. The Brashears clan also hosted and visited, with relatives traveling for the event and stayed overnight.

Marvin Brashears Wayne Brashers Prague Mrs

Pat Ellis Family Visit Trio Document Weekend Plans

Mr and Mrs Herb Phillips visited Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis. Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis visited Mrs Tom Ingram in Stonewall. Jerry Lynn Ellis of Stonewall spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis.

Herb Phillips Pat Ellis Tom Ingram Stonewall Jerry Lynn Ellis

Hokett Family Attend Stonewall Junior High Promotion

Mr and Mrs W B Hokett attended the junior high promotion exercises in Stonewall High School Auditorium Thursday. Grandsons Grant Ellis and Steve Murphy were in the program and promoted to senior high. There were 37 students in the class.

W. B. Hokett Stonewall High School Grant Ellis Steve Murphy

Frank Smith and wife visit sister and husband in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Oklahoma City traveled to visit her sister and her husband, continuing a family gathering. The fragment notes a social visit without further details or outcomes.

Frank Smith Oklahoma City

Arnold Lafevers and Durant Visit to Brooks in Rocky Point

Arnold Lafevers visited Dan Lafevers in Durant on Tuesday and Wednesday they visited Mr and Mrs David Brooks in Rocky Point.

Arnold Lafevers Dan Lafevers Durant David Brooks Rocky Point

Fortner Family Residents in Texarkana Area

Luke Fortner works in Texarkana Arkansas and was home over the weekend. His wife Mrs Fortner and their son David reside at Tupelo with her employed in Stonewall.

Luke Fortner Texarkana, Ark Mrs. Fortner David Tupelo Stonewall

Mrs Nora Turner and Children in Ada Tuesday

Mrs Nora Turner and her children were in Ada on Tuesday.

Nora Turner Ada

Cagle Couple Visits Oketts in Texas This Week

Mr and Mrs James Cagle of Orton Texas are visiting Mr and Mrs Oket t this week. The brief note mentions the visitors and the hosting family in a rural Texas setting.

James Cagle Orton, Tex Oeents Mrs. Okett

Early European Cotton Industry Roots

The record notes cotton growing and weaving began in Europe in the early 8th century, marking the start of a long textile tradition. It highlights the spread of cotton cultivation and weaving practices across medieval European economies.

Europe

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