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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
2
The column records numerous social visits and weekend activities across Ada and surrounding towns including Miller, Hisaw, and Gasaway families. It notes 4-H events at Vaness, senior pictures orders, and local trip with visits to Sulphur and Turner Falls, ending with a humorous note about a growing alligator in a local home and the risk of feeding it.
An article outlines how wilted Johnson grass and other plants release prussic acid, especially after droughts. It notes that dried, wilted grass remains poisonous and discusses limited methods like dextrose to slow toxin release, plus the role of cattle hunger and water in affecting outcomes.
New England mills rise from a Derbyshire master mechanic's design. Royal decrees barred English machines, yet Samuel Slater memorized and smuggled the Arkwright spinning process, sparking the American textile revolution.
Mrs Dela Lena Johnson died October 12 in Elk City nursing home. Graveside services were held at 10 a m Tuesday in Wetumka. She leaves eight children, including Enos Johnson Elk City Odus Johnson Whittier Jack Johnson El Reno and W W Johnson Jr Amarillo and four daughters with 28 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. The Johnsons moved to Allen in 1907 living around Allen Steedman and Gerty until 1928.
Mr and Mrs J A Skeith spent Saturday in Denison Texas with Mrs Skeiths brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Claud Douglas They watched OU vs Texas on television Another sister Mrs Lola Marlowe Okmulgee was there She is helping Mrs Douglas recovering from surgery Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt Union Valley visited Monday Mrs Harold Uhlichs sister and family Mr and Mrs R H Barrett Hobart also visited her parents Mr and Mrs W L Dooley who accompanied them home for a visit
Last Sunday several families shared visits across towns. Mr and Mrs L B Alexander hosted relatives in Oklahoma City while Mr and Mrs O W Yarger joined their trip. The Ward family vacationed in California visiting Mrs Ward’s mother. Rev Sam Lambert spoke at Harden City and Rev Lin Jones attended a Chickasha high school banquet with 18 couples. Other gatherings occurred in Ada Fittstown Barnsdall and Stonewall with church services, football games, and family meals.
Rev and Mrs Joe Howry of Canton drove after church to pick up their sons Coy and Keith who had stayed the week with grandparents Mr and Mrs S E McNeill. They planned to go home Tuesday. Ralph McNeill returns home for good after two years in the service and a recent discharge.
Mrs. Justine Lewis and Sandra visited Connerville Sunday and stayed with Mrs. Lewis's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Duncan.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bennett of Pontotoc returned from a Texas trip visiting relatives in Cleburne Arlington Grand Prairie Cedar Hill Midlothian Irving Dallas Oak Cliff Five Point and Waxahachie. They reunited with cousins Edna Massey Hilley Massey and Georgia Wheatley and learned Midlothian planned an old settlers day on Oct 12. They left with a long homeward journey and a welcome reunion after 37 years.
Gary and Gene Minor of Amarillo Texas arrived in Stonewall as part of a local social event. Their visit was noted in society columns highlighting travel plans and local connections.
Mr and Mrs Bill Riley of Oklahoma City visited in Stone Wall on Saturday and spent the night with Mr and Mrs Bruce Scott.
Mr and Mrs Claude Cooper spent Sunday with their son and family Rev and Mrs Floyd Cooper and children at wood.
Mrs George Barnes received a letter from Mrs John Clouse Saturday. Mrs Clouse is staying in Oklahoma City with a niece and reports Mr Clouse is feeling better. He is receiving treatments at St Anthony Hospital and they expect to be home in about two weeks. His address is Room 210 St Anthony in Oklahoma City and he would be glad to hear from anyone who wishes to send him a card.
Mrs Myrtle Morris and Mrs Hoyle visited Mrs Belle Stegall Sunday evening. Also present were Jewell Calloway and her sister Mrs Ladd from Tupelo. Stegall's three brothers, E. A. Durbin of Muskogee, A. J. Durbin of Denison Texas, and M. H. Durbin staying with Mrs Stegall, spent last week with her and painted her house.
Mr and Mrs John Gibson and their children Pamela and Johnny from Yukon and Mr and Mrs W C Elliott of Atoka visited the Gibsons on Sunday. A L Hathaway of Roff attended a WMU Rally at First Baptist Church on Thursday. In Stonewall she saw an old friend Mrs W J Baugh. Vergil Shannon and his granddaughter from Seminole visited Vergils mother Mrs Bertie Lilley and Rev Lilley in Stonewall last Sunday.
Nazarenes had 60 in Sunday school on Sunday and Mrs. Bertie Lilley visited recently.
Rev. and Mrs. Udell Wolff Mrs. D. D. Duke Mrs. John Thompson Mrs. Bunny Rogers and Stanley Rogers attended leadership training school at Asbury Methodist Church in Ada from 2 to 5 Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Howard Boddy of Durant visited Stonewall to see his parents Mr and Mrs P H Boddy. The Boddy parents returned to Durant with their son and spent the weekend there before coming home Monday.
Mr and Mrs George Minor are thanked for subscribing to the WEEKLY newspaper with appreciation noted for their support and future engagement.
The Caton family in Byng hosts a baby alligator about 18 inches long with future potential to grow to 20 feet. The reptile bites when provoked, as freshman Dockey Caton learned after the animal nipped his index finger while attempting to handle it. The gator eats raw meat and displays swift, precise movements.
Mr and Mrs Henry Pace from this part of the state traveled to Dallas last Saturday to see the OU Texas football game. Tickets were scarce but Pace secured some. The Paces enjoyed the trip and the atmosphere but the Oklahoma team lost to Texas.
Mr and Mrs Jack McKelroy and children visited Friday night returning from Byng now living in Wynnewood. Miss Shirley McKelroy a Wynnewood sophomore picked the FHA party here over the homecoming at Wynnewood. Mrs Robert Eason won 25000 trading stamps in Ada contest and drew prizes in Norman including a hair dryer and electric razor.
Mr and Mrs Buel Rorie were seen visiting in the neighborhood Saturday afternoon with a continuation noted on page three.
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