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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1969
Page
10
In a stretched column from Frisco county, residents share a flurry of weekend visits and cross town connections. Dowe Smith and sister-in-law Greer Brooks from Stonewall trade quips about rumors while other households welcome relatives from Tupelo Todd Latta Davis Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty Tonya Russell and Gary Hartshorne visited Saturday with Mrs McCarty’s parents Mr and Mrs Wendell Price Tonya McCarty stayed to spend the week with her grandparents the Wendell Prices.
Mrs Homer Barnes visited Tuesday with Mrs Paul Slater and Paul Jr. In the following days they visited former neighbors Mrs Masaka Ramos Wanda Love Joan Ferland Dot Morehead Fay Tolson and Jan LaRosa now living in Lawton. The Slaters and Paul attended Bible school at Stonewall First Baptist Church this week. Charles Jeff and Gregg Slater stayed with grandmother Mrs Lois Boone while the others were away. Paul Charles and Jeff Slater helped at lunch with Mrs Lois Boone after church Sunday.
Grace Marshall of Stonewall visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson. Sid and Jim Marshall came Friday afternoon. On Saturday Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Will Holland and Grace Marshall. Antholene Scribner and children and Betty Slater and children visited Saturday night with the Johnsons. Slater brought a projector and showed Easter films of the Scribner and Slater children. Marvin Hanson and Wendy Price of Oklahoma City joined Jim and Sid Marshall for Saturday afternoon calls.
Mrs Grace Marshall and Mrs Lorene Campbell of Stonewall joined Jim and Sid Marshall for lunch Wednesday. Oklahoma City residents Mr and Mrs Marvin Hanson and Wendy Price spent Saturday with the Marshalls. The group fished and had a fish supper. Shadron Nebraska visitors Mr and Mrs Marvin Mitchell and grandson John Mitchell visited Saturday. Jim Marshall visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs L A Loss Henry of Ada. Pat Campbell of Stonewall enjoyed Sunday supper with new potatoes and green beans alongside Jim and Sid Marshall.
Mr and Mrs Jack West of Ada visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Vance Minor. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Vance Minor dined with his sister Clarence Crowell in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Ruel Robbins are joined by Ruel and Mrs W R Robbins in a family announcement noting the presence of Ruel’s parents Mr and Mrs W R Robbins.
Mrs. Clara Kennedy and Dora Daniel visited Wednesday with their brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barnes of Stonewall visited Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ulich and Brenda of Fittstown also called, with further guests.
Mr and Mrs Tom Beddow and Ken ny visited Mr and Mrs John Daniel Sunday night. Joe Daniel had lunch Monday with his brother John.
A schedule of Sunday visits and gatherings shows Mrs Johnnie Daniel and her daughters hosting and visiting relatives including Johnna and Janet Pharr Ada and Dana Pharr as well as a series of other relatives such as H R Brady Fry Townsend Townsend Townsend and Buck Daniel along with Memorial services at Rosedale Cemetery. The events took place across Smithville Fittstown Stonewall Wirt and Vickie Valerie and Mickey Lew areas with fishing by L D Brady Jack Daniel and Pat Daniel.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Price visited Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw Thursday night while Mr and Mrs Euel Blansett of Vacaville California recently visited with Mrs Blansett's sister and husband the Boda Hisaws. Several families including Phillips Spears Burns Brashears and Brashears gathered for supper with Dawna Brashears at the Burns home in Coalgate Friday. Don Brashears of Prague spent Saturday with his parents and Dawna who had stayed with her grandparents. Charles Hisaw and Charles Edward of Fittstown visited Monday night.
Alvin Minor shared a Sunday supper with his daughter and family, including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel and Vickie Valerie and Mickey Lew, enjoying a meal together.
Joe Daniel John Daniel and Jack Daniel of Ada visited their brother and wife Mr and Mrs T P Daniel on Wednesday.
Mrs Author Johnson and Mrs Anthorene Johnson with children Lisa Roger Wayne and Jeff visited Monday along with Johnsons mother and Mrs Scribners grandmother Mrs John Laxton Ada J and Mrs Paul Ellis Stonewall visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W J Barnes. Mr and Mrs John Daniel visited Mr and Mrs W J Barnes Monday.
Mrs. Simon Patton visited Sunday afternoon with her sister Mrs. Virgie Timmons and friend Mrs. Dena Golightly all of Ada. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw visited the Pattons in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Grace attended a Grace family reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Dunning in Seminole. Attendees included families from Enid Tulsa Sand Springs Kelleyville Wichita Kan.
Attendees listed include Jerry Mac Stegall of Phoenix and several Lovelace relatives from Clinton Sacramento Lubbock Fort Worth Memphis and Clinton. The Rev M L Stegall and Rev John Lovelace officiate. Carrie Deno visits Fort Worth. P H Allen visits Oklahoma City. Elvin Henslee visits Jan Frances Nursing Home.
Van Buren hosts a gathering during a visit while other locals, Carl Smith and Gilbert Stanfield, recently camped at Stanfield's Lake, indicating outdoor recreation activity in the area.
Mr and Mrs George Wer nette of Fort Smith Arkansas visited over the weekend with Mrs Bill Smith, sharing time and conversation during the stay.
Louise Emde of Tishomingo visited Mrs Bertie Knochs in January.
The report notes that Maude Beavers visited Fri with Mrs Emde in Tishomingo, and that Maude Beavers and Mrs Emde were together again on Saturday, highlighting the pattern of visits across the week.
Mrs Audie Faubus of Van Buren Arkansas visits with Mr and Mrs Bill Smith and Carl. Also Mr and Mrs John Stremlow and family Jamie Johnnie Bobby Denise and Richard of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Bill Smith Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Tommie Blackwell, Randy and Sherry visited Saturday for a local gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Short of Oklahoma City and Pfc James Smith stationed at Fort Hood Texas spent the weekend with Mrs Bill Smith and her guest Mrs Carrie Deno of Fort Worth Texas.
Randy, Sherry, Kit and Paul Thomas attended the stock car races in Ada Saturday night, watching from the stands as the event drew local fans and racers.
Mr and Mrs Bill Smith and Carl visited Mr and Mrs Lester Luton and Mrs Carrie Deno for a social call. The gathering centered on family talk and friendly exchange during the afternoon visit.
Mrs Belle Wilburn spent a few days at home this week, returning to her routine afterward. She was seen in the neighborhood and attended local errands with her family.
Bill Smith and Carl spent the weekend visiting in Arkansas and were joined by Mrs. Audie Faubus during the trip.
The Williamses are moving to Lubbock Texas. Mr and Mrs Thomas Stephens and boys visited Mr and Mrs Claude Arter. Arter visits Dollie Arter. Mamie McMaster and Dovie Kite visited Betty Kirby. Rhonda Turner family and others visited Oleta Bryant. Pauline Milton Euvonda Scott Pete Williams visited Julia Bryant. Jerry Campbell spent a night with Steven Bryant. They attended the rodeo at Pickett. Grace Milton visited Oleta Bryant. A group including Lancaster Ealey Gladstein and others fished in Winnipeg Canada. Georgia Gray and others went to McAlester to pick up Lancaster. Arbury Henry of Los Angeles visiting Lancaster family. Mrs Lancaster and Mables went to Oklahoma City to fetch Arbury Henry and visit Glen Wayne Fain.
Community entries detail visits and gatherings among the Hutchings, Pevehouse, McNeill, Lancaster, Elliott, Harber and Pendergrass families in Ada and surrounding areas. Notable events include kindergarten graduation at Ada Junior High, school cafeteria cook meeting in Pontotoc County, and multiple family visits across Sulphur, Latta, Stonewall, Roff, Vanoss, Sasakwa, and Byng.
Names of residents such as Mrs Ralph Pittman and children Mrs Pete Lawson and boys Ada Mrs Betty Hibbard and brother Floyd McNeill and Bart Mr Phillip Crawford Ada visited relatives in Ada and McKinney Texas over the weekend. Fragments mention Joe Don Tony Bevers Frank Crawford Homer and Bart McNeill with visits to Joe Don Bevers and Dora Borden family.
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