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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
2
Ada area residents hosted and visited over the weekend with friends and relatives. Travelers included Norman and Ada families visiting Oklahoma City and Miami, while local gatherings featured birthday dinners, Bible school notes, and a barbecue menu.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law visited Alva Pennington Sunday night. Claude Horsley was an Ada business visitor Tuesday. Mrs Nadine James and Mary shopped in Ada Monday. Mrs Lynnia Horton visited the Henry Littles and guest Mrs Joleeta Wallrath in Miami Friday. Mrs Joan Ballard and sons of Stratford stayed Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore. Inez Pennington returned home from Valley View Hospital Friday after a week long stay with many visitors.
Mrs Bessie Bradley visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes last Wednesday in a local social call.
Mrs Mildred Melton Cher yl and Claude Horsley visited Mr and Mrs John Horsley Tony and Wayne and Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford Tuesday. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Leroy Horsley Portland Ore Mr and Mrs Roscoe Horsley and Mrs Irene Garner Maysville.
Edgar Morrison a center will visit Ed Fletcher Snipes this Saturday to discuss possible collaboration and enhancements for their teams. The meeting aims to explore joint training and tactical ideas.
Mrs. Della James visited Mrs. Inez Pennington on Friday. The brief social call took place at Pennington’s home and reflects local community ties.
Carlen Woods Stratford and Claude Horsley joined the group at Pauls Valley on Friday for the local horse sale.
Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mr Milo Pennington and Vi neta Dryden with Miss Ruby Dryden in Parish Chapel on Wednesday.
Rev and Mrs F M Wood of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Tuesday night for an informal social gathering in their home. The event highlighted local community ties and friendly exchanges among neighbors.
Mrs. Vera Rambo and her children from Byars visited the Frank James family on Saturday, sharing time and conversation.
Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton in Oil Center on Saturday.
Rev and Mrs Carl Denham of Ada hosted Mrs Velma McDonald and her daughter from Center along with Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and Mrs Price Richardson. They visited Mr and Mrs I A Bradley and Mrs Daphna Cruce and children Friday afternoon.
Henry Little Jack McDonald and Ed Varnadore attended a Farmers' Union gathering in Ada on Thursday night and heard reports from local committees and officers.
Mrs Christine Martin visited Mrs Verna McCurdy Friday in a quiet social call. The two neighbors chatted and shared a light refreshment during the afternoon encounter.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and children Ada Gene Maddox Karen and Lowell Wayne visit Mrs Joe Maddox Wes and Jeannie Bob and Rita Jackson and Mr and Mrs Ray McDonald Homer and others on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Newt Jervis and Hivanna of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Mr and Mrs Nev ille Pennington with their children on Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Don Crisp in Ada Sunday afternoon Don had the flu and was taken to his doctor that afternoon confirming an illness during the weekend gathering in Ada.
Bryan Taylor Ada and Gene Maddox traveled to Woodward on business Monday morning for a routine work visit.
Mrs Alma Maddox visited with Mrs Ethel Varnadore Sunday. Linda visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and children Sunday.
Karl Pennington spent Saturday with his grandmother Mrs. Inez Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Roy Nunez and Mr and Mrs H H McCurdy and Charlene in Fittstown Sun.
Mrs. Lottie McClure and Patsy Ada Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nelson Mrs. Anne Hamblin and Karl Pennington were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington.
Mrs Lottie McClure and Pat sy Ada and Mr and Mrs J C James visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Foster hosted a visit at their new Stratford home on Tuesday night, with local residents noting the cordial reception and friendly discussions.
Paul Long and his son from Pauls Valley visited Claude Horsley on Saturday afternoon for a casual call at his home.
Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. LA Bradley and their children on Sunday, sharing time with the family and noting their household.
A note lists Mr I A Bradley and Mrs Bradley with their son Butch and Mrs Daphna, indicating a family gathering or acknowledgment in a social column.
The Oklahoma Methodist Conference formed a new Ada area district with Ada as headquarters. Rev. Joe E. Bowers moves from Enid to head the district while Rev. Rufus Walker becomes Ada’s new pastor. The reorganization also creates Altus and Oklahoma City South districts and merges Norman district into surrounding areas.
Clyde Alletag and his brothers George of San Pedro California and B F Ada. another brother Joe preceded him in death. one sister Vs Sam Farmer of Farmington New Mexico. five grandchildren survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Smith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harvey will be buried in the Kansas City area with final service arrangements pending. Criswell Funeral Home handles the arrangements. In later years she split time between Ada with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harvey Faust and in Kansas City with her son Ira J Harvey. Survivors include two sons Ira J of Raytown Missouri and Luther Jackson of San Bernardino California, and one daughter Mrs Faust.
Services are pending for J E Ebb Cantwell of Spiro formerly of Ada who died Wednesday in Fort Smith Arkansas. Surviving are brother Joe Cantwell a sister Mrs Clyde Hooper two nephews and a niece all of Ada.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nicholson, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Watts Funeral Home Chapel Konawa with Sterling Turner of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial follows in Holdenville. She died Wednesday night in an Ada hospital born September 27 1879 in Arkansas. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Frank Morrow Konawa Mrs. Luther Sawyer Holdenville and Mrs. Mason Hagen Richmond California a son Garland Dilton Texas 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The Ada Boys' Club announces a summer program from 8:30 am to 3 pm, Monday through Saturday, with swimming classes and meets under coaches Harry Ward and Gary Williams. Interested boys should meet director Tommy Daniels at 10 am Monday at the club. Practices are free 8:30 to 10 am at city pools, Monday through Friday, under AAU rules. Five age groups 8 and under through 15 to 17 compete in intra squad and inter town meets.
Market in Ada showed strength with 1,425 cattle and hogs. Cattle ranged from 13 to 24 dollars with feeders and stock cows noted, hogs sold 11 to 14 dollars for bulk butcher and feeder grades.
Ada report shows no new traffic accident additions for May 1963 while three cases were filed in Municipal Court. Fred Eugene Gilley, 15, cited for reckless driving and no tag. Jimmie Carl Platt, 14, charged with reckless driving. Harry Lewis Martin, 60, charged on three counts driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and transporting an open bottle. Hearings set for Friday after Memorial Day.
The early Mayas of southern Mexico valued cross eyed appearance as beautiful. Mothers tied beads or feathered balls to the front hair locks of their children hoping for the trait to develop.
A report highlights India's vast linguistic landscape with over 800 languages and dialects spoken nationwide. Experts note regional variations in daily speech, education, and media usage reflecting strong cultural diversity across states and communities.
Classified help wanted ad style note urging readers to use the News want ad service to sell, buy, rent, or find items and services via the newspaper. Includes contact line FE 2 4433 for submission or inquiries.
Cheryl was in Oklahoma City on Friday for a routine medical appointment with her doctor.
Orville Hall of Pauls Valley visited Claude Horsley on Tuesday for a local social call involving these two residents.
Ada Monday notes several social calls. Claude Horsley visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson in Shawnee Sunday. Alma Maddox visited Mrs Inez Pennington Monday. Linda visited Henry Dees Sunday night. Valley and Chuck Murray of Stratford visited Claude Horsley Sunday morning.
Mrs Vera Rambo and Sherry of Byars and Mrs Nettie Williams of Stratford visited Mrs Christine Martin on Wednesday. Claude Horsley attended a farm sale near Sulphur Saturday.
Mike Martin of Ahloso spent the weekend with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Martin and sister Janelle joined Sunday for dinner before taking Mike home.
Ish Mercer of Stratford and Claude Horsley transacted business in McAlester Monday. Alvis McDaniel and Orlan Dees were in Oklahoma City on business Sunday afternoon.
Miss Phnaughn McDaniel is visiting in Oklahoma City with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McDaniel, Darla and David. Miss Rita Jackson visited Miss LaVanna McDaniel Monday.
Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Mae McDaniel on Monday in a social call reflecting neighborly ties and community routine. The brief visit highlights close acquaintance between local residents.
Mr and Mrs Winston Ward and sons Asher visited Mr and Mrs Herman Ward Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ward and Mike Shawnee spent Sunday with his parents. Leonard Johnson and Mrs Edith Blythe and Earlene Macomb visited Monday. Mrs Blythe and Earlene had been to Ada where Earlene enrolled at East Central State College for the coming semester.
Mrs Nova Gray visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs in a social gathering noted in local society notices.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington with Bobbi and Anthony spent Sunday with Alfred John and Sue Henningan of Stratford. Dixie Pennington hosted Part of the Pennington family Saturday evening. Mrs Clara Magar and sons Ahloso visited Jim and Clara Magar Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Albert Buck of Farmersville California spent the weekend with her brother N W Rowe in town.
Mr and Mrs Dan Noe and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Kline visited Ada and Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington Saturday. One visited the Penningtons again Sunday evening. Virgie Pennington, Bobbi Wayland and Donnie attended.
Mr and Mrs M C Cox and Hellen attended Vaness eighth grade graduation on Wednesday night. Barbara Pinley visited Hellen Cox Wednesday evening. Wadell Altom visited Marshall Cox III Sunday evening. Mrs Martha Love and Machelle, Mrs Mary Cox and Hellen shopped in Ada Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their children were Saturday supper guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray in Center.
Mr and Mrs Dean Franks of Mountain Home Arkansas spent the week with his parents and Earl Franks. They visited Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and children Friday. Corene Willoughby learned her brother Allen Hightower was hospitalized in Clayton New Mexico with a heart attack and unable to help his father build a new house. Danny Hightower and Junior Willoughby will substitute vacations to assist. Loyd Burk attended Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church services Sunday night.
Mrs. Vannie Northam spent Sunday through Thursday in Ada with Rev. and Mrs. Walter Crow. Rev. Crow formerly preached at her church. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Norton and their children from Shawnee visited her mother Saturday evening.
Miss Annie Brandon stayed with Mrs. Kate Wood and daughter Mrs. May Majors as they recover. Many visits followed including relatives from Lovelady and Wichita Kansas. Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Wood noted, with sympathy extended to the family.
The report notes the Sutton and Williamson families visiting relatives in Ada. Thelma Garrett and Sondra stayed for supper and attended church at Oil Center. A trip to Ada airport to view the air show is mentioned. Gregg Law spent time with J W Law grandparents. Mike Gray and Jimmy Haskins visited Isaacs grandparents and rode horses. An incident at a farm pond ended with a horse lying down in the water with Mike aboard.
Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Emma Law called on Florence Isaacs Thursday. Mrs Juanita Rowe visited Tuesday in the Isaacs home. Mrs Clareta Gray and children spent Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Isaacs. Mr and Mrs Doyne Isaacs and son Mike and Rodney Gray and Jimmy Haskins were Saturday dinner guests of the W N Isaacs. Mrs Cloreta Gray and Vickie visited in the morning. Mike and Gary Gray were at the Isaacs home to ride horses. Mrs Clara Wood spent Saturday evening with Willie and Florence Isaacs. Joe Thompson and son and son in law from Roff called on Willie Isaacs Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Isaacs and their son from Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with W N Isaacs in Ada. They returned Thursday from Levelland Texas after a week with daughter Mrs Dougan Adkins and family. Larry Nessel has taken a job in Shawnee.
Mrs. Tressia Dozier and children Cindy and Terri stay with aunt Mrs. Elma Law and Mr. Law while Harold Dozier conducts research in Libya. Numerous Law family members visit J. W. Laws and others, with Virginia Harrison and her children from Lawton spending the week with Troy and Mrs. Miller as they go fishing.
Henry Nessel was seen driving a new red and white pickup while Mr and Mrs Nessel returned home.
Mrs Elma Law and Mrs Tressia Dier together with their daughters shopped in Aca on Monday, enjoying a casual outing and purchasing items.
Mr and Mrs Toad Richard son left Wednesday for their Levelland Texas home after visiting here with Mr and Mrs J W Law. Those who visited Tuesday night for a fish fry included Mr and Mrs Pod Law Mr and Mrs Max Law and the Richardsons. Mrs Richardson and Mrs Law called on Mrs Lillie Miller last Tuesday. Monte Law went to Ada last Thursday to spend the summer with his mother Mrs Joan Ramsey and Cheryl.
Carol Howell named among 10 best dressed at the 1963 Roundup of 4-H Club members held at Oklahoma State University Stillwater. The event drew 2 500 delegates with county contestants modeling self sewn garments and practicality plus style. Charles R. Taylor of Tishomingo was among tractor driving preliminaries winners.
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