20 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
1
ALI Jieant profiles Grandpa and Grandma Sorrels of Byng as examples of longevity theories. William Thomas Sorrels, 87, has spent his life fishing and embodies a sturdy constitution. The piece hints at continuing the story on page two.
The Stonewall area’s Sportsman’s Club works to clear moss and brush from 30 acres of lake near Stonewall. They drill a drainage siphon across the dam to lower water, anticipating moss death and easier fishing. The plan shows progress as the water level drops and a strong water pull begins.
Mrs. H L Kelley 47 Francis a correspondent for the Ada Weekly News for several years died in Valley View Hospital Sunday at 3 45 am after nine days of illness Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Mt Baptist Church Francis Rev S G Pherigo and Scott Jones officiating Bearers were Bill Nickerson Mitt Moor Jewell Scates Henry Roberts Tollie Chisam and Duel Chisam Criswell Funeral Home in charge Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery Mrs Kelley a member of Free Will Baptist Church contributed to Francis news to the Ada Weekly Her items also appeared in the IL Seems columns She was born March 27 1913 in Springfield Arkansas She married Herley L Kelley October 14 1925 in Jerusalem Arkansas They moved to Francis from Orlando Oklahoma in August 1933 She leaves her husband two daughters Mrs Ollie Robert Ada four sons Robert L Kelley Ada Hershel David and Donny Kelley all at home a sister Mrs Edith Scroggins and a brother Sid Gaylor Norman two grandchildren Gary Lynn and Robert Keith Kelley
The Ada Beef Breeders Association schedules a major cattle sale at Ada Livestock Auction Barn on Friday October 28 at 1 30 p m. consignments include 42 horned and polled Hereford bulls 23 Hereford cows and heifers 10 Angus bulls and 6 Angus females. Accredited veterinarians certify TB and Bangs tests with vaccination certificates for Bangs disease. Officiating is auctioneer Guy Shull. Directors and officers from Ada and surrounding areas accompany consignors from Ada Wynnewood Konawa and nearby towns.
The Rebee Home Demonstrating Club presents the Negro minstrel Coon Holler School at Center School on Monday night October 24. Everyone is invited to attend.
The column reports visits by Rae Garrett and family to Oklahoma City for a teachers meeting and social visits with relatives including Jack Vandever, Vera Lanham, and Miss Vera Lanham of Antlers. Center Community Church singing night drew a large crowd with Bro. Self, Ada attendees, and local musicians. Mrs. Pearl Gray and family attended, and preparations for winter are evident with hay and barn activity at Garrett and Johnson farms.
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