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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1963

Page

3

Byng News Sketches: FHA Party Pranks and Local Gossip

In Byng Oklahoma the Future Homemakers of America hold a girls only slumber party with initiation rites that involve teasing and unusual dares. The town also discusses a budding student council and a recent telephone mix up that caused widespread prankish confusion on a party line.

Byng Chapter The Future Homemakers of America FHA Byng Buford Myers Myers Milligan Edward Christian

Byng School Athletes Pass Physical Examinations

All athletes at Byng School underwent Friday health department exams to verify fitness for school sports. Tests included pulses and blood pressures with other standard checks. every athlete passed. One sneeze during a dental check caused embarrassment, but the doctor remained unfazed and used to unforeseen moments.

Byng School County Health Department

Marvin Stokes Buys and Renovates Local House

Marvin Stokes purchased Mrs. Etta Henrys house and is remodeling it with plans to sell or rent. This week Mrs. Bill Keller and Mrs. Omega Johnston repaper walls while exterior work continues.

Marvin Stokes Etta Henry Mr. Stokes Bill Keller Omega Johnston

Byng School Ends First Six Week Grading Period

The school completed a six week grading period last Friday and issued grades slips on Wednesday. The honor roll announcement will follow after averages are calculated and top students selected. Names of honor roll members will be published in the column next week.

Byng School

Tulsa convention enlightens beauty shop owners

Mrs. Clovis Balthrop attended a two day Tulsa convention for hair stylists and beauticians to learn about new products and methods for beautifying females. She called the session interesting and educational.

Clovis Balthrop Tulsa

Lightning Ridge Newsnotes with Ada and Oklahoma City visits

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Van Schuyver shopped in Ada on Monday and traveled to Oklahoma City Friday for his doctor appointment. Mrs. Thelma Perriman spent the prior week in Oklahoma City visiting her daughter and family. She called on Mrs. Casey Glasgow Tuesday afternoon and May Johnson joined them Wednesday.

Thelma Perriman Vernon van Schuyver Ada van Schuyver Oklahoma City Carl Coffey Perriman Casey Glasgow Miss May Johnson

Vandegriffs Host Visitors From Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs N S Vandegriff and Marie welcomed Mrs Vandegriffs sister Mrs Betty Dew and family in Lind say last Friday evening. The men went to a football game. Mr and Mrs K M Wall visited the Vandegriffs Tuesday night.

N. S. Vandegriff Marie Lindsay

Coffey Family Visit to Mrs. Perri Man

Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey along with Dan and Dennis Coffey visited Mrs Perri man Thursday afternoon in what appears to be a social call.

Ed Coffey Dan and Dennis

Ada visitors call on Fra zier matriarch Tuesday

Mrs. Everett Meeks and Mrs. Minnie Ray of Ada visited Mrs. W. R. Fra zier, the mother of Mrs. Meeks, on Tuesday.

Everett Meeks Minnie Ray Ada

Ada Homecoming Parade Noted by Dennis and Mrs Perriman

Dennis and Mrs Perriman attended the Ada homecoming parade on Saturday, sharing in the community celebration.

Ed Coffey Dan Dennis Mrs. Perriman Ada

Local extended family visits over weekend

Mr and Mrs John Ray of Marilyn and children visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree on Sunday. Also Mr and Mrs LaVern Voiles and child, Mr and Mrs L G Hoosier and Janice, Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard and children, and Mr and Mrs Leonard Kinies visited Ed Roundtree. Delane Stewart with Jeffry and Julie of Arlington Texas came Sunday afternoon to spend a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Louie Stewart.

Delane Stewart Jeffry Julie Arlington Tex Louie Stewart

Dinner Guests Highlight Vernon Wall Family Ties

Mrs Lila Wall of Vernon along with Everett and Darlene and Sherry were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs K M Wall. Norma Van Schuyver and Everett Wall visited Saturday with Mrs Frank Harbor and her children.

Lila Wall Vernon, Everett Darlene Sherry K. M. Wall Norma van Schuyver Everett Wall Frank Harbor

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs

Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Briggs and their boys, bringing a family gathering to the Briggs home.

Marvin Briggs Bill Briggs

Briggs Family Social Notes From Ada and Stratford

Mr and Mrs James Briggs and Gary visit with Mrs Dorothy Sliger Monday morning Mrs Marvin Briggs stops by briefly Mrs Otis Coffee visits Sunday with Mrs Lillie May Webster Stratford and Mrs Arden Coffey Ada

James Briggs Gary Marvin Briggs Dorothy Sliger Mrs. Otis Coffee Lillie May Webster Stratford Arden Coffey Ada

Family and friends visit Miles Kimmel and Kimmel relatives

A sequence of visits unfolds as Marie Vandegriff Wanda Wilson and Norman Vandegriff travel to Ada Stratford and Missouri to see Miles Kimmel and family. Guests include Pauline Van degriff Cora Cantwell Linda Webster and Claude Shadrack with multiple calls across weekends and weekdays in the community.

Marie Vandegriff Wanda Wilson Ada Norman Vandegriff N. S. Vandegriffs N. S. Vandegriff Marie Stratford Gene Stone Miles Kimmel Jim Sherry Woolly Pauline Vandegriff Enoch Kimmel

Townsleys Vacation in Maryland Report

Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley vacationing in Maryland for a week or two according to a brief society notice.

Mrs Frank Townsley Maryland

Community gatherings link Ada families across visits

Ada residents shared visits and reunion plans with relatives in Stratford and Oklahoma City. The Cantwells joined kin in Sulphur and Ada, while locals attended the Third Sunday Singing at Lightning Ridge and the Indian All night Singing at Corley. Various families from Ada and Moore visited Cantwell gatherings and homecomings, with groups meeting in Sulphur and at Fortner and Williams households.

Lightning Ridge Corley

Beller Family Ties Highlight Local Sunday Singing

Mrs Sanders, sister of Mrs Beller, and Mrs Smith, niece of the Bellers, are noted in a local social update. Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller attended singing at Spring Hill Free Will church Sunday after the Bellers visited the John Crabtrees earlier in the week.

Stewart Family Visits Spread Through Week

Mrs Verta Glover visited Mrs Margie Stewart on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart visited Monday evening and dined with Wendell Stewart and family. Clint Stewart and Margie Stewart visited Bill Nelson Sunday morning. Wendell Stewart and family visited his parents Clint and wife. Alton Skates visited Clint Stewart Sunday. Margie Stewart visited Mrs Carl Jackson Tuesday morning. Margie Stewart visited Mrs Frances Beller Friday evening.

Verta Glover Margie Stewart Clint Stewart Wendell Stewart Bill Nelson Alton Skates Carl Jackson Frances Beller

Sunday School Rooms Under Construction at Wilson Church

The Wilson church reports progress on new Sunday school rooms visible from the road. Workers continue framing and exterior work as the project advances toward completion.

Wilson Church

Jones Family Hosts Sunday Guests in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Jones of Oklahoma City hosted Mrs. Neta Thomlinson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. Marion Jones of Wynnewood, as they visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Jones, on Sunday.

Calvin Jones Oklahoma City Neta Thomlinson Norman Harmon Marion Jones Wynnewood E. 0. Jones

Union Hill Sunday School Attendance and Musical Notes

Union Hill reports 64 in Sunday school attendance. Don Newby preached both morning and evening services. Visitors include Jan Williams from Oklahoma City and local residents Mrs Larry Cunningham Mrs Steve Bray Penny Kenny and Debra Oil Center. Brenda Ebriie played Holy Bible. A quartet led by Horace Golden and Mrs Ethelene Golden performed Looking For A City with Barbara Newby as accompanist. Mary Lou Kellams played In the Garden.

Lavona Jones UnIon Hill Don Newby Jan Williams Oklahoma City Larry Cunningham Steve Bray Penny Kenny Ada Howard Cunningham Debra Oil Center Brenda Ebriie Horace Golden Ethelene Golden Laura Haines Barbara Newby Mary Lou Kellams

Union Hill Residents Attend East Central Homecoming Event

Several Union Hill residents attended the East Central homecoming parade and football game in Ada on Saturday.

Union Hill East Central Ada

Farm family visit spans Maxwell Ada Walnut Grove

Mr and Mrs W M Farmer of Maxwell and Mrs Marion Duggan of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Kirby Tilley at Walnut Grove on Sunday joining Mr and Mrs John Tilley for the afternoon event.

W. M. Farmer Maxwell Marion Duggan Ada John Tilley Kirby Tilley Walnut Grove

Local Visits Light Up Ada and Seminole Week

Mrs Wanda Coplen and Lula Keel and Basil visited Mr and Mrs Grover Keeling in Ada on Tuesday. Lula Wanda and the boys visited Mrs Callie East in Seminole on Monday.

Wanda Coplen Kevin Basil Lula Keeling Grover Keeling Ada Lula Wanda Boys Callie East Seminole

Union Hill School Hosts Ooe House Friday Night

Union Hill School will host ooe house Friday night at 7 30. A state school lunch supervisor visited the lunch room last week and highly complimented the cook for meals served and her services. Type A lunches are served daily consisting of milk fruit or vegetable meat hot rolls or cornbread and butter.

Union Hill Ooe

Visit Highlights Social Evening at Delozier Home

Mr and Mrs George Smith with William and Georgia Sue visit Mr and Mrs J R Delozier in Ada Sunday night and enjoy playing canasta. The Coplens join for coffee Sunday morning. Red Mackey and Vamposa visit the McAnallys who have added a new porch to their home.

George Smith William Georgia Sue J. R. Delozier Ada Charles Coplen Mrs. Smith Red Mackey Vamposa Alvin McAnally Mrs. McAnally

Haines Family Active in Ada Community Events

Harold Haines attended a teachers workshop at Ada Junior High School on Monday. Mrs. Laura Haines and Mrs. Ina Haines joined homemakers meetings at Oklahoma State Bank and Valley View Hospital. Kenneth Meeler and Barbara Newby visited the Haines family and Barbara’s daughter Kathy, with several social calls through the week. The Haines family planned a parade and football game with East Central on Saturday.

Harold Haines Ada Junior High School Haines Mike

Local visits and hospital plans in Oklahoma City area

Mack Hart visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haines on Sunday. Mrs. Alfred Kellams and Mary Lou accompanied Alfred Kellams to Oklahoma City University Hospital for major surgery scheduled Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby and Kathy of Walnut Grove visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gray, Russell and Ricky of Egypt on Saturday.

Gertie Summers Mack Hart J. W. Haines Alfred Kellams Mary Lou Oklahoma City University Hospital Kellams Don Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Bob Gray Russell Ricky Egypt Alfred Lee Teresa Johnnie Carla Marvin Lee Ada F. C. Jones Glenn Anthony Duckworth Ben Jones

Myers Family Mourns Death in Union Hill

Union Hill residents extend sympathy to Mrs. John Myers and family on the death of Mr. Myers Saturday night. Mr. Lonnie Cassady and Mr. F. O. Jones along with Mrs. Cassady and Mrs. Jones visited Mrs. Myers and Mr. Elbert Simpkins on Sunday.

Union Hill John Myers Myers Lonnie Cassady F. O. Jones Elbert Simpkins

Weekend Visits Report From Stonewall And Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Edwards of Stonewall along with Rev David Parker and Miss Delphia Jones visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Sunday. Cunningham family activities include visiting Maud Rucker Ada and other locals with multiple gatherings over the weekend.

Ray Kemp Pernell F. L. Cunningham Lake Texoma Cunningham Maud Rucker Ada J. W. Kirkes Anthony Mack Welch Howard Cunningham Debbie

Coplen Family Picnic After Boy Breaks Collar Bone

Little Kevin Coplen fell from a couch and broke his collar bone Friday night. He must take things easy this week. Charles Coplen was home Friday through Sunday with his family. The Coplens and family enjoyed a picnic to Sulphur on Sunday.

Kevin Coplen Kevin Charles Coplen Mrs. Coplen

Family reunion at Wintersmith Park with many locals

A Sunday gathering at Wintersmith Park brought together Mr. and Mrs. Haley Williams of Fairfield California and numerous relatives for visitation, photos, and a basket lunch. Dinner guests included Haley Williams and Glen Braden, Janet and Tony, and C. H. Braden on Monday.

Wintersmith Park Haley Williams Fairfield Calif Emmett Bottoms Frank Williams Janie Linsey Angie Williams Linsey Lee Keeling Glen Braden Janet Tony Roy Bottoms Grover Keeling Ada Beulah Deatherage Buford Thomas Konawa Glen Bottoms Harvey Pamela Roy Thurman C. H. Braden

Local social visits include multiple families hosting dinner guests

Mrs. Lois Rhynes Terrie and Monnie visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally with Sue Vicki and Lynn on Thursday and Friday. Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally hosted guests from previous visits by Mr and Mrs George Ebriie Ada Mrs Bullard Michigan Mr and Mrs Charles Williams Jan and Joe Oklahoma City. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebrite Pamela Rusty Brenda and Terrie.

Lois Rhynes Terrie Monnie Bill McAnally Sue Vicki Lynn George Ebriie Ada Bullard Michigan Charles Williams Jan Joe Oklahoma City Arthur Ebrite Pamela Rusty Brenda

Rhynes Family Visit Prominent in Weekend Gatherings

Phil and Junior Rhynes attended the East Central football game on Saturday. James Rhynes and family hosted visitors in Ada and Westview on Sunday. William Henson and family visited James Rhynes household, continuing weekend gatherings with the Rhynes family.

Phil Junior Rhynes East Central James Rhynes J. J. Rhynes Ada Duke Rhynes Westview William Henson Billy and Lynn la- Donna Rhynes

Local Visits Span Ada Walnut Grove and Nearby Towns

Families from Ada and Walnut Grove visited relatives including Ben Jones and Glenn, with gatherings noted at Jones and Duckworth households. A birth announcement reports Gary McAnally and spouse welcomed son Kevin Eugene on October 10, weighing seven pounds at birth.

Gary McAnally Kevin Eugene

Puppy’s Slide Mishap Ends in Head Landing

Kathy Dawn Newby attempted to teach her small puppy to slide down a slide last week. The pup, unable to stop, toppled head first and landed on its head.

Kathy Dawn Newby

Local residents visit Ada and Pueblo couples Saturday

Mrs Gene Sanders of Ada and Mr and Mrs Ray Smith of Pueblo Colorado visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller.

Gene Sanders Ada Ray Smith Pueblo Colo Garrett Beller

Puppy Changeover After Rabbit Escapes

Pam Ebrite hands the puppy to Kathy after Kathy’s rabbit escapes. Kathy believes the pup makes a better pet.

Pam Ebrite Kathy

Mrs Vernia Tatum Visits Henson Family and Billy

Mrs Vernia Lou Tatum and her children Mrs Josephine McAn ally Ann McAnally and Mr and Mrs James Rhynes visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy recently.

Vernia Lou Tatum Josephine McAnally Ann McAnally James Rhynes William Henson Billy

Local Social Highlights Include Golden Jones Rose Families

A Sunday social note lists Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden with Lynda and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones, Don Newby, and a Mrs. Earl Rose, marking a community gathering on Sunday.

Robert Golden Lynda Mike F. C. Jones Don Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Earl Rose Sunay

Janet Braden Visits Teresa and Carol Golden

Janet Braden visited Teresa Golden and Carol Golden on Monday, sharing a short social call and catching up during the afternoon.

Janet Braden Teresa Carol

Linda Haney and Asner visit McAn ally Sunday

Linda Haney and Asner visited Mr and Mrs Wayne McAn ally on Sunday to discuss community events and local concerns.

Linda Sue Haney Asner Mrs. Wayne McAnally

Bess Family Visit and Birthday Dinner in Ada

Mr and Mrs Jasper Bess of Fionia Texas and Mr and Mrs Clarence Bess of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Sandy Bess and their boys Recently Sandy Bess enjoyed a birthday dinner Sunday at his parents home Mr and Mrs Clarence Bess in Ada Other guests included Mr and Mrs Jasper Bess

Jasper Bess Fionia Tex Clarence Bess Ada Sandy Bess

Ada Visitors Share Weekend Outing and Family Visits

Mr. Murry, Tommy Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Millard Henry, Gayle and Glen of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker over Saturday and Sunday. Millard fished and provided fish for the family meal. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Parker, Vicki and Patti traveled to Dallas for a football game and also visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kite and children in Fort Worth.

Murry Tommy Myers Millard Henry Gayle Glen Ada Luther Parker Millard Oliver Parker Vicki Patti Dallas Sam Kite Fort Worth

McAnally Family News From Sunday Gatherings

Mrs Walter McAnally hosted and received visitors during the week including Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy Mr and Mrs Wayne McAnally Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and family Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and family Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family Westview and Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally Also Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally heard from Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allen and children that their trip went well Johnnie Allen works in Fontana California.

Walter McAnally William Henson Billy Wayne McAnally Bill McAnally Alvin McAnally J. T. Tatum Duke Rhynes Westview Gary McAnally Johnnie Allen Allen Fontana Calif

Families Visit for Weekend Fish

Mr and Mrs James Burns and Connie and Mr and Mrs George Graham visited Mr and Mrs Tom Agee in Tracy and Regina Saturday night and Sunday Agee and Burns fished with good luck catching fish weighing two pounds.

James Burns Connie Ada George Graham Tom Agee Tracy Regina Agee Burns

Visit to Ballards Convalescent Home Residents

Miss Delphia Jones and Mrs. Fred Jones visited Miss Alice Binion, Mrs. Ballard, and Mrs. Roberts at Ballards Convalescent Home seeking care and social contact.

Delphia Jones Fred Jones Alice Binion Ballard Mrs. Roberts Ballards Convalescent Home

Mrs Newby and guests hosted by McNutt family

Mrs Barbara Newby and Kath y Walnut Grove and Mrs Lavona Jones joined Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt Jr Eddie and Danny for a Saturday dinner at their home.

Barbara Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Lavona Jones Jack McNutt Jr Eddie Danny

Ada and Grandfield visitors call on Binions

Mrs Lena Cochran Terry Underwood and Mrs Mevis Little plus Miss Alice Binion of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion last week and Monday.

Lena Cochran Terry Underwood Grandfield Mevis Little Alice Binion Ada Dink Binion

Cochran Visit Ties Norman to Elmer Cochran Family

Mr and Mrs Allan Cochran of Norman visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran and Helen Sat…

Allan Cochran Norman Elmer Cochran Helen

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Several Households

Mrs. Daisy Binion visited the Cochrans during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wallis, Karen, Karen Rhynes, Ada, Pat McAnally, Susan, Vicki and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy, Bunny Brown, Kathy and Randy, Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes Saturday and Sunday. Phil Rhynes visited Gary Rhynes Sunday. Duke Rhynes and family from Westview spent Sunday afternoon. Lois Rhynes painted the den and installed a new storm door.

Glen Wallis Karen Karen Rhynes Ada Pat McAnally Susan Vicki Linda William Henson Billy Bunny Brown Kathy Randy James Rhynes Phil Rhynes Gary Rhynes Duke Rhynes Westview Lois R

Family Reunion Held at John Delozier Home

A family reunion took place Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Delozier. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Far rel Atwell and children of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Rube Delozier, Mrs. Patsy Reamy, Mrs. Bette Archer and Dale, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Golden and Tammie.

John Delozier Farrel Atwell Tulsa Rube Delozier Patsy Reamy Bettie Archer Dale Paul Golden Tammie

Family visits and a birthday gift in local gathering

Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden visited several Golden relatives and Tammie last week. Mr and Mrs Mack Welch with Sondra Mike and Mark visited Clyde Haskins and family for supper Sunday. The Welchs planned dinner at Harvey Grove but Groves were away, so they left a birthday gift for Mrs Grove and returned home.

Sonny Golden Murry Golden Paul Golden Tammie Mack Welch Sondra Mike Mark Clyde Haskins Mrs. Welch Wynnewood Harvey Grove Mrs. Grove

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