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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1964

Page

2

Local families converge for visiting and funeral events

Numerous Ada area residents host relatives from Oklahoma and Texas for weekend visits. Attendees include the Etchieson and Morrison families, Floyd Cooper and Eula Davis guests, and a large Nessel extended family. Funeral attendance for Henry Nessel brings out siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins from Levelland Plains Lubbock and London.

Henry Nessel Nessel Mike Guetersloh Levelland Tex Chris Guetersloh Plains A. R. Guetersloh Bill Guetersloh Pep Mickey Herman Guetersloh Mr. Nessel Willie Velma Shambeck Elinor Campbell Lubbock Roy Titus Javinta Monte Roy Marty Lynn Titus Dorothy Nessel Walt London England

Mrs. Bill Gentry Visits Her Mother in Byng

Mrs. Bill Gentry of Byng visited her mother Mrs. Kate Davis, returning to her home after the family gathering.

Bill Gentry Byng Kate Davis

Latta Youth Revival Attended by Burlesons and Griffiths

Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson and Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith attended the Youth Revival in Latta Saturday night.

Ralph Burleson Herbert Griffith Latta

Ada Women Join Oklahoma City Mission Study Trip

Mrs Beulah Hathaway led Ada women leaving by car for Oklahoma City to attend a mission study conference at the First Baptist Church.

Beulah Hathaway Ada Oklahoma City First Baptist Church

Edified Adair mourners attend Roff funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Z Heath and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goodman of Ada attended the funeral of Mrs. J. J. Anderson in Roff on Wednesday.

Z. Heath Ray Goodman Ada Roff J. J. Anderson

Tupelo Tigers Sweep Doubleheader with Gerty Wins

Tupelo Tigers beat Gerty 6 to 0 in seven innings with Charles Hudson striking out 14 and walking four as the first game winner. Larry Wisenhunt pitched in the 6 to 4 second game. The Tigers then travel to Atwood and win 12 to 0 with Truman Frazier the winning pitcher and play Atwood again in Tupelo for 3 to 0 with Alfred Brown winning.

Tupelo Tigers Tupelo Gerty Charles Hudson Larry Wisenhunt Tigers Atwood Truman Frazier Alfred Brown

Tupelo residents share supper with local men

Bob Schutte and Larry Wisenhunt joined Tommy Jackson in Tupelo for supper Tuesday night while Ellis Fortner dined nearby, highlighting local social gathering in the community.

Bob Schutte Tupelo Larry Wisenhunt Tommy Jackson Ellis Fortner

Ada girl visits Chester Treas hosts this week

Renae Kimbler of Ada spent Monday through Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Chester Treas while her mother was in Chicago, staying at their home.

Renae Kimbler Ada Mrs Chester Treas Chicago

Dinner visits in Ada couples list

Mr and Mrs D R Clifford dined Monday with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada. Tuesday they dined with Mrs Sonny Leader and children Diana Donna Kay Wolf Linda Diane and Dwayne Brooks in Ada.

D. R. Clifford Donald Brooks Ada Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Wolf Linda Diane Dwayne Brooks

Fifth Sunday Meeting At Rocky Point Church

The fifth Sunday meeting occurred at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church with services beginning Friday night and attendance 114 for Saturday noon lunch. The young peoples meeting followed Sunday afternoon as Tupelo teachers and home room mothers traveled to Sulphur Friday after school for a swimming and skating party. Pupils from Lula Goin were listed along with bus driver Charley Williams.

Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church Young Peoples Tupelo High School Lula Sandra Brashier Virginia Brock Sue Cooper Joyce Brown Dickie Clifford Davey Johnston Patsy Henry Sharon Wofford Judy Brock Betty Fortner Beckey Williams Larry Wisenhunt Ellis Fortner Charley Williams

Visitation by Mrs Sonny Leader and daughters

Mrs Sonny Leader visited Saturday with her daughter Diana and Donna Kay, accompanying her parents Mr and Mrs. on the outing.

Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay D. R. Clifford

Granddaughter Diane Brooks Spends Evening with Clif ford Grandparents

Diane Brooks of Ada spent Saturday night with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford, at their home, sharing a quiet family visit.

Diane Brooks Ada Mrs D. R. Clifford

Rita Williams Spends Saturday Night With Cousin Ada Brooks

Rita Williams spent Saturday night with her cousin Linda Brooks in Ada. The brief social visit highlights family ties in the community.

Rita Williams Linda Brooks Ada

Dinner Guests Mention Several Local Families

A social note lists Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosting relatives and friends for Sunday dinner. The gathering includes Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada Mr and Mrs James Warren Linda Robert Lydia Texas Mr and Mrs Raymond Brady Karla and Susan Sulphur Debbie Clifford and Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks. The Donald Brooks dined with her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford.

Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada James Warren Robert Lydia Texas Raymond Brady Karla Susan Sulphur Debbie Clifford Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford

Hicks Family Visit to Johnston Kin in California

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hicks and their sons from California visit Mrs Hicks mother Mrs Ben Johnston and Dave. Mrs Hicks is the former Dora Lee Johnston. Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston with Tony and Carolyn Ada visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston.

Eugene Hicks California Ben Johnston Dave Hicks Dora Lee Johnston Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada

Mrs Simon Young Visits With Fortner Family

Mrs Simon Young with Elane and Clay of Lightning Ridge visited Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Short Fortner and attended the fifth Sunday meeting. Mr and Mrs David Fortner of Ada visited Sunday with his Fortner. David has been gone two weeks in the Army Reserves.

Simon Young Elane and Clay Lightning Ridge Short Fortner David Fortner Ada David

Weekend Social at Byng Ends After Dominoes

Carl Hill Tupelo Audie By ron Byng Aron Gray Byng and D R Clifford visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis. The men played dominoes.

Carl Hill Audie Byron Byng Aron Gray D. R. Clifford Lester Davis

Vanoss Residents Plan Texas Vacation Return Monday

Mr Baney Cantrell and Mrs Baney Cantrell travel with Karen and Cindy to Texas for a week and expect to return home Monday.

Johnsons Visit Vernon Gasaway Friday Night

Glenn Johnson and Charles Ada visited Vernon Gasaway Friday night. The Johnsons also called on Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Dale and Mrs. Lou Ann Johnson and Cynthia.

Glenn Johnson Charles Ada Vernon Gasaway Johnsons Clifford Miller Dale Lou Ann Johnson Cynthia

Army officer Hollis Harper visits old classmates

Hollis Harper on a two week leave from the United States Army is visiting former classmates Jim Clay Jerry Walker Jimmy Haskins LaDonna Welch and Jo Gasaway during his leave in town.

Hollis Harper United States Army Jim Clay Jerry Walker Jimmy Haskins LaDonna Welch Jo Gasaway

Ada hosts Miller family weekend visit from Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Miller and daughter from Oklahoma City spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Miller in Ada and with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Dale.

Dale Miller Oklahoma City W. E. Miller Ada Clifford Miller Dale

Ardmore Drag Races Draw Local Racing Figures

Charles Hisan Jim Hisan Don McGalliard Center Rodney Gray Larry Booth attended drag races at Ardmore on Sunday journaling the event with local figures present.

Stratford Social Visit Stirs Local Circles Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasa way visited Mr and Mrs J M Tilley and Mr and Mrs M E Hall, Joe and Linda in Stratford Sunday night.

Vernon Gasaway J.M. Tilley M. E. Hall Joe Linda Stratford

Ada social visit across families noted

Mrs. Lee Parrish and Teresa of Ada visited over the weekend with Mrs. Ida Berger and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berger, also of Ada.

Lee Parrish Teresa Ada Ida Berger C. A. Berger

Mrs L L Patton Vacationing in California

Mrs L L Patton is spending a vacation in California. She will visit several coastal towns and return in a few weeks.

Mrs. L. L. Patton California

Mrs Audie Hall and children return from Colorado

Mrs Audie Hall and her children came back Sunday night after a two week visit in Colorado.

Jo and Sam Gasaway Visit Mrs Gibson Thursday

Jo and Sam Gasaway visited Mrs Kenneth Gibson Shelly and Shane Thursday afternoon in a casual social call reflecting local community ties.

Sam Gasaway Kenneth Gibson Shelly Shane

Bridal shower honors Mrs. Freda Rivers in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Freda Rivers formerly Freda Miller was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Boney Cantrell in Oklahoma City. The couple’s families, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Miller, are noted in the community history. Larry Price and Charles Hisan with Jim Hisan toured the OSU campus Saturday.

Freda Rivers Oklahoma City Boney Cantrell Rivers Freda Miller Lonnie Miller Larry Price Clinton, Charles and Jim Hisan OSU

Visits by Local Residents Highlighted Over Weekend

Sammy Gasaway visited Ronnie Rivers Saturday. Rodney Hall and Ronnie Hall visited Sam Monday and Thursday.

Sammy Gasaway Ronnie Rivers Rodney Ronnie Hall Sam

Noted Visitors Include Vernon Gasaway and Tom

Harold Sturdivant and Clifford Miller visited Vernon Gasaway. Vernon Gasaway and Tom visited with L. L. Patton Sunday.

Harold Sturdivant Clifford Miller Vernon Gasaway Tom L. L. Patton

Kelley Family Visit Spotted in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ronald Kelley of Oklahoma City visited this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Lonnie Miller and with Alfred. the gathering included the Miller family and Kelley relatives as part of a local social visit.

Ronald Kelley Oklahoma City Lonnie Miller Alfred

Gasaway Visits Span Ada and Union Hill on Week

Jo Gasaway visited Mrs. Artie Collins Wednesday Mrs. Helen Delaney Friday and Gerry Myers Saturday in Ada and Myra Garrett and Letha Stice Union Hill Friday. Tom Gasaway was in Wilburton Saturday on business.

Jo Gasaway Artie Collins Helen Delaney Gerry Myers Ada Myra Garrett Letha Stice Union Hill Tom Gasaway Wilburton

Ada Women Visit Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw Family

Mrs. Tommie Combes and Mrs. Mandy McGarr of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hisaw and their family Sunday.

Tommie Combes Mandy McGarr Ada Robert Hisaw

Rivers Couple Visits Oklahoma City on Business

Mr and Mrs George Rivers traveled to Oklahoma City on Friday for a business matter, meeting local contacts and returning the same day.

George Rivers Oklahoma City

Visit with Mrs. Vernon Gasa Way and Family

A brief note states a visit occurred with Mrs. Vernon Gasa Way and family on Thursday afternoon. The fragment records a social call or friendly visit involving the named individuals.

Fox Family Visit Highlights Weekend Social

Mr and Mrs John Fox along with Judy and Linda from Roff visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw on Saturday night in a small social gathering.

John Fox Judy Linda Roff Robert Hisaw

Miller Johnson Gasaway family visit Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Mrs. Lou Ann Johnson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and family Sunday afternoon.

Clifford Miller Lou Ann Johnson Cynthis Vernon Gasaway

Miller Family Visits Highlight Ada Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Miller of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Dale, and with Mrs. Lou Ann Johnson and her daughter.

W. E. Miller Ada Clifford Miller Dale Lou Ann Johnson

Oklahoma social visit notes from Mary Griffiths

Mrs Mary Griffith and Dale of Oklahoma City visited Tuesday morning with Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert Hart.

May Johnson Mary Griffith Dale Oklahoma City Bob Hatcher Robert

Mrs Cantwell and kin visit Grace Johnson after hunt

Mrs Cantwell and grandson Clifford and Mrs Summers visited Mrs Grace Johnson and May Sunday night while the men went hunting.

Roy Cantwell Clifford Gertie Summers Grace Johnson

Penrods Take Trip to Holdenville on Monday Morning

Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and Deana traveled to Holdenville early Monday. Their other children Karen Susan and Becky visited Mrs Grace Johnson and May until the school bus arrived to take them to school.

Robert Penrod Deana Holdenville Karen Susan Becky Grace Johnson May

Mrs Guy Lawson Visits With Mollie Summers

Mrs Guy Lawson and her children called on Friday visiting her mother Mrs Mollie Summers, sharing time together and family conversation.

Guy Lawson Mollie Summers

Mrs Richard Soutee Visits Her Mother

Mrs Richard Soutee spent Sunday visiting her mother Mrs Laura Johnson.

Richard Soutee Laura Johnson

Ada hosts visit by Ownbeys and guest Good

Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles and their guest Mrs Ance Good from Arizona visited relatives in Ada on Sunday.

Ben Ownbey Charles Ance Good Arizona Ada

Burial Held for Ance Good in Rofs Services

Burial services were held Friday morning for Ance Good who died last Monday night in Tucson Arizona. Rev Milton Balthrop Ada pastor of the Baptist Church at Lightning Ridge conducted the grave side rites. Mr Good was the father of Mrs Ben Ownbey. Relatives have returned home except Mrs Good who plans to visit her daughter and family for a time.

Rofs Ance Good Tucson Ariz Milton Balthrop Ada The Baptist Church Lightning Ridge Mr. Good Ben Ownbey Mrs. Good

Funeral Held for Mrs. Gertie Fussell at Lightning Ridge

Mrs. Gertie Fussell of Roff died Thursday morning. Her funeral was attended by several from the community at Lightning Ridge on Saturday morning.

Gertie Fussell Ercy Ownbey Lightning Ridge

Mrs Guy Lawson and children Ada visit Friday morning

Mrs Guy Lawson and her child Ada spent Friday morning visiting Mr and Mrs Bob in a local social exchange.

Guy Lawson Ada Bob Hatcher Robert

Visitors from Plains and Fort Worth Drop In

Mrs Laura Johnson of Plains Texas and her brother Rex Ellis of Oklahoma City visited Tuesday night with Mrs John W Johnson. The Jack Griffith family from Fort Worth were also guests Tuesday night.

Laura Johnson John W. Johnson Plains Tex Rex Ellis Oklahoma City Jack Griffith Fort Worth

Mrs Griffith Visits Grace Johnson on Wednesday Morning

Mrs Jack Griffith paid a call on Mrs Grace Johnson during Wednesday morning. The visit appears cordial with no further details given.

Business trip to Ardmore noted for family travelers

A family group including children accompanied a business trip to Ardmore on Friday, indicating a brief outing paired with work obligations in the city.

Friday Evening Guests At Ownbey Home

Friday evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell of Lightning Ridge and Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hall of Roff calling on Mr. and Mrs. Erey Ownbey.

Erey Ownbey Roy Cantwell Lightning Ridge Barney Hall

Visitors list for Grace Johnson home Sunday

Visitors of Mrs Grace Johnson and May Friday afternoon were Mrs John W Johnson Rex Ellis and Mrs Laura Johnson.

Grace Johnson John W. Johnson Rex Ellis Laura Johnson

Visit at the Hatcher home with neighbors and family

The Penrod family and the correspondent and her mother visited Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert at their home. A cellar visit accompanied by a failed storm plan. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Burkhart Corley and Mrs. Grace Johnson and May.

Robert Penrod Bob Hatcher Robert Gilbert Burkhart Corley Grace Johnson May

Funeral Attendees Remember Ance Good at Roff

Mrs Gertie Summers accompanied by Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield attended the funeral for Ance Good in Roff Friday morning. Numerous relatives including the Griffith and Ownbey families and Florabelle Stockton who could not attend due to ill health were also mentioned.

Gertie Summers Shelby Stanfield Roff Ance Good Alvie Griffith Arno Griffith Shirley Ercy Ownbey Ben Ownbey Charles Mrs. Good Florabelle Stockton

Sutton Visit Highlights In Oil Center Community

Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Sutton and Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton along with Chris and Beverly on Saturday in the Oil Center area.

Ruth Sutton Sutton Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly

Megee Family Reports Good Crops After Rain in Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Jim Megee joined by Mrs Ivon Vaughn and children and Dewight Megee spent last week with the Crownover and Steve Megee families in Gassville Arkansas and Belle Messick in Mountain Home Arkansas. They say crops are very good there and there has been lots of rain. They also visited Mr and Mrs Ode Franks on Tuesday.

Jim Megee Ivon Vaughn Dewight Megee Jess Crownover Steve Megee Gassville Ark Belle Messick Mountain Home Ode Franks

Davis Family Visits In Lightning Ridge

Mr and Mrs Homer Davis and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Davis of Lightning Ridge spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dewayne Roberts.

Homer Davis Jimmy Davis Lightning Ridge Dewayne Roberts

Mr and Mrs James Roberts visit Frank and Mrs Roberts

Mr and Mrs James Roberts of Maysville visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts. The call on family ties and local kin is noted in this brief social notice.

James Roberts Maysville Frank Roberts

Pentecostal Holiness Church Holds Sunday Attendance

Eighty people attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church service on Sunday with Rev and Mrs John Talmadge in charge of the missionary program to South Africa.

John Talmadge South Africa

Ada hosts Lewises and Evans visitors on Sunday

Mrs. Ada Mrs. Walter Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis welcomed Myrtle Evans as a guest in the Lewis home on a Sunday afternoon.

Walter Lewis Ada Frank Lewis Myrtle Evans Lewis

Franks Family Dinner Noted in Local Social Scene

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks hosted a Sunday dinner with Janice Shellie and Mrs Lena Soward joining Mrs Ode Franks in a family gathering noted in the social column.

Earl Franks Janice Shellie Lena Soward Ode Franks

Local Family Visits Highlight Cox Household in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Dewayne Cox and children of Oklahoma City hosted supper with his mother Mrs Nannie Cox Sunday night. Mrs Pearl Roberts spent Thursday with Mrs Nannie Cox and planted Bermuda grass. Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Lena Soward visited Saturday night along with Mrs Hazel Newby.

Dewayne Cox Oklahoma City Nannie Cox Pearl Roberts Ruth Sutton Lena Soward Hazel Newby Cox

Mrs Garrett and Son Have Dinner with Burks Sunday

Mrs Thelma Garrett and her son da dined with Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk on Sunday. Willis Sutton visited the Burks in the afternoon.

Local Social Visits Weave Through Weekend Notice

Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk and Mr and Mrs Winford Burnett with Ronnie visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell Sunday night. Mrs Nola Crane and Mrs Long Soward visited Mrs Edith Maxwell Monday morning.

Floyd Burk Winford Burnett Ronnie Elmer Maxwell Nola Crane Long Soward Edith Maxwell

Maxwell Visit Highlights Stonewall Social

Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell visited Mr and Mrs Millard Maxwell in Stonewall for a day gathering. The event reflected local family ties and neighborhood social routines.

Elmer Maxwell Mrs Millard Maxwell Stonewall

Suttons Visit Dees Family After Car Wreck

Mr and Mrs A O Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Henry Dees. Henry was involved in a car wreck one day last week.

A. O. Sutton Orlan Dees Henry Dees Henry

Mrs Drucilla Thomas Visits Rev LeRoy Baker Family

Mrs Drucilla Thomas visited Rev LeRoy Baker and his wife and children Monday morning.

Drucilla Thomas LeRoy Baker

Mrs Opal Sutton Visits Friends and Takes Mr Franks to Doctor

Mrs Opal Sutton visited Mrs Frank Lewis and Mrs Mattie Black and Granny Norton. She stopped by Mr and Mrs Ode Franks on Wednesday and took Mr Franks to the doctor for a health check.

Opal Sutton Frank Lewis Mattie Black Granny Norton Ode Franks Mr. Franks

Franks and Tucker Visit Dorothea Tucker in Denison

Janice Franks spent a few days with Dorothea Tucker last week. They made a business trip to Denison, Tex., Friday.

Janice Franks Dorothea Tucker Denison Tex

Price Family Supper Guests and Local Student Update

Mr and Mrs Charles Price hosted a Friday night supper with Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and their children Chris and Beverly. Charlene Price is a senior student at Vanoss this year.

Charles Price Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Charlene Price Vanoss

Roberts Family Visits Lead to Fort Polk Guard Duty

Mr and Mrs Allie Roberts of Ada visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts on their way to church at Maxwell. Carl Lee Roberts visited Sunday. Carl Lee is with the National Guard and has been stationed at Fort Polk La.

Allie Roberts Ada Frank Roberts Maxwell Carl Lee Roberts Carl Lee National Guard Fort Polk

Linda Davis Stays With Sister While Employed by Blue Bell

Linda Davis is staying with her sister Mrs. Rita Roberts while employed by Blue Bell Company, outlining living arrangements during her work assignment.

Linda Davis Rita Roberts Blue Bell. Co

Mrs Jewel Jones Sought Mrs Frank Roberts Monday

Mrs Jewel Jones contacted Mrs Frank Roberts on Monday seeking a discussion or update about a family matter. The note records the outreach and suggests possible arrangements or follow up at a later date.

Jewel Jones Frank Roberts

Mrs Perl Roberts and Kinney Roberts Visit Mrs Frank Lewis

Mrs Perl Roberts and her grandson Kinney Roberts visited Mrs Frank Lewis on Monday afternoon.

Frank Roberts Frank Lewis Perl Roberts Kinney Roberts

Suttons Host Suttons Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton along with Chris and Beverly Sun day afternoon for a family gathering.

Willis Sutton Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly

Dinner gathering includes Booth Robertson family members

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth and Mrs. Ben Robertson shared a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson, Tammie, and Stacy.

Melvin Booth Ben Robertson Billy Jim Robertson Tammie Stacy

Pattons Visit Grays and Family Saturday

Mr and Mrs J H Patton visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family Saturday for an informal gathering.

Mrs. Clareta Gray Visits Local Friends Last Week

Mrs. Clareta Gray visited Mrs. Mildred Altom Mr. and Mrs. Ode Franks and Ruthie Jones during last week in a short social call noted by local society pages.

Clareta Gray Mildred Altom Ode Franks Ruthie Jones

Couples Fry on Lake Texoma at Cabin Get-Together

Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker Paula and Tonya joined Mr and Mrs Billy Robertson Tammie and Stacy Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith and Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland for a Thursday night fish fry with Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth at their lakeside cabin on Lake Texoma.

Paul Tucker Paula Tonya Billy Robertson Tammie and Stacy Arthur Smith Bruce Holland Melvin Booth Lake Texoma

Visit at Butcher Pen cabin on Lake Texoma

Vickie and Florence Isaac spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Patton at their cabin at Butcher Pen on Lake Texoma.

Vernon Gray Vickie Florence Isaac J. H. Patton Butcher Pen Lake Texoma

Revival to be held September ninth to eighteenth

A church announces a revival from September 9 to 18 with evangelist Rev. C. A. White. Services will start each evening at 7 30 and the public is invited to attend.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Rev C. A. White

Wells Share Weekend With Crow and Wells Families

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night and Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Mr and Mrs Burt Wells.

Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Albert Crow Burt Wells

Parish Chapel Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Mrs Wanda Lamb and Roger Lamb visited Sunday with Kathy Roberts. Kathy started school this year while Roger remains underage. Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and family were Friday supper guests of her sister Mrs Jake Chandler in Stratford. The Chandler family visited Sunday with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray and Dale in Seminole.

M. R. Tucker Ollie Tucker Clara Wood Earl Blevins Pauls Valley Johynne Qualls Wanda Lamb Roger Ode Franks Kathy Roberts Roger Lamb Kathy Fred Gray Jake Chandler Stratford Thurman Gray and Dale Seminole

Little Family Weekend Visit Mentioned in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Newell Little and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Little.

Newell Little and Oklahoma City Mrs Bruce Little

Local Families Share Visits and Funeral Outing

Mrs Irene Klutts Doris Stratford and Miss Ruth Magar Ada visit Jim Magar family in We tumka. Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden and Willie Isaacs attend Noah Auglin funeral. Numerous kin from Oklahoma City Ada Stratford Oakman and Ahloso visit and travel among Pennington Dryden and Magar households with several weekend gatherings.

Irene Klutts Doris Stratford Ruth Magar Ada Owen Magar Ahloso Buren Magar Oakman Patsy Wood Frank Dryden Jim Magar Verneice Dryden Mamie Tucker Elma Law Ruby Dryden Milo Penn Essel Magar Kathy Carl Lee Roberts Charlene Jones

Notable Visitations At Mrs Nessel And Walt

A list records visitors to Mrs Dorothy Nessel and Walt including Mr and Mrs Martin Burgness and Martin Jr Mrs Emma Farmer Mr and Mrs Oliver Stratford Mr and Mrs J W Law Mr and Mrs Gene Farmer Mr and Mrs Roy Miller Vernon Wayne Nunnelly Mr and Mrs Bill Miller Mrs Milo Pennington Florence Isaacs Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Verneice Dryden Mr and Mrs Henry Little and Mrs Bessie Pierce.

Roberts to Report to Fort Sam Houston for Training

Carl Lee Roberts who is home for a few days will report to Fort Sam Houston Texas for further training.

Carl Lee Roberts Fort Sam Houston Tex

social calls during weekend at Dryden home

Frank Dryden hosted Ver non Gray Saturday morning while Willie Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Sunday evening, detailing weekend social calls.

Frank Dryden Nick Fowler Vernon Gray Willie Isaacs

News Want Ads Dial FE 2 4433

Classified want ads offer quick results with a simple phone number to call for placing or responding to listings.

Market Ada Livestock Market Ada Livestock

Plain cattle and fat calves were down 50 cents at the Ada Livestock Auction Tuesday. Receipts were 2,000. Slaughter cattle cows 10 to 15 dollars with shelly canners to 8. bulls 16 to 17.50. calves 17 to 21. Stockers steers 16 to 21.50. heifers 14 to 19. steer calves 18 to 24. heifer calves 17 to 21.50. cows 10 to 16. cow and calf pairs 110 to 165. No hogs were received.

Ada

Fish Population to be Eliminated in Little River Survey

A preim poundment survey found predominance of rough fish including carpsucker carp shad and others with game fish scarce. In mid-September the river and tributaries will be treated with rotenone to remove the current population. Hatcheries will stock largemouth bass channel catfish white bass redcar white crappie threadfin shad and flathead catfish next spring.

Little River Roberts

First Oklahoma game rangers hired under new merit plan

Alfred T Walton, known as Terry, becomes the department's first merit system ranger after exams statewide. He will train across divisions before regular status. Walton is 38, from near Comanche. he served in WWII, worked in a refinery, and has a son. Daryl Mason and Glenn Scott also transfer to new ranger posts in Ellis and Jefferson counties.

Alfred T. Walton Comanche Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department Wendell Bever Walton Wildlife Department Bever Terry Cameron College California Polytech Air Force Daryl Mason Major County Ellis County Glenn Scott McCurtain County Deer Refuge Jefferson County

Freezing Meat Requires Moisture Proof Wrapping

Prepackaged self service meats can be frozen in their original store packaging for up to one or two weeks. Ensure packages have no breaks to prevent freezer burn. For longer storage wrap in moisture proof paper. A frozen roast can be cooked like fresh but needs 1/3 to 1/2 longer cooking time.

Woodward hosts cattlemen event with dinner and business sessions

The article notes an evening dinner-dance program and a second day of business sessions at Woodward's Civic Center. OCA Directors Bill Blanchard and John Dunn of Woodward assist the Woodward Chamber of Commerce in developing the program, with imports legislation to be explained during sessions.

Page One Woodward's Civic Center Woodward Chamber of Commerce OCA Bill Blanchard John Dunn Woodward

Bond plan for bridge over Clear Boggy Creek on SH 3 and 99

At a Friday meeting commissioners Mayhue Nieto and others discussed a bond for a bridge across Clear Boggy Creek on the new road before it joins SH 3 and 99. Ada Chamber officials J A Richardson Ted Savage and Don Thompson were present. Allen businessmen urged adding SH 48 to the project total.

Page One Tor Clear Boggy Creek Mayhue Nieto J. A. Richardson Ada Chamber of Commerce Ted Savage Ada Chamber Don Thompson Allen

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Alene Tucker

Mrs. Colene Robertson hosted a Thursday surprise party at the church dining hall honoring Mrs. Alene Tucker. Floy Burk baked a white cake with pink roses and green icing. guest list included Rev. and Mrs. LeRoy Baker, Wanda Lamb, Joy Tucker, Pearl Gravy, Ben Robertson, Thelma Garrett, Clareta Gray, Ruth Sutton, Lena Soward, Bryan Thomas, Vannie Northam, Minnie Lewis, Euvonne Franks and families, Arthur Smith, Hansel Burk, Tammy and Stacy, Mary Cox, Martha Love and Machelle.

Colene Robertson Alene Tucker Floy Burk Wanda Lamb Roger Joy Tucker Pearl Gravy Ben Robertson Thelma Garrett Clareta Gray Ruth Sutton Lena Soward Bryan Thomas Vannie Northam Minnie Lewis Euvonne Franks Janice and Shelly Arthur Smith Hansel Burk Tammy _ and Stacy Mary

Byng Home Demonstration Club Prepares For County Fair

The Byng Home Demonstration Club met at the club house with Mrs. Jim Owens presiding. Members shared shows and tells and planned entries for the Pontotoc County Free Fair with Miss Martha Mote assisting. Owens reported her Pillsbury Bake-Off winning applesauce cake and the accompanying recipe book from a trip to Stillwater and Oklahoma City where she appeared on TV.

Byng Home Demonstration Club Jim Owens Frances Sherrell Pontotoc County Stillwater Oklahoma City Tom Paxton Melvin Whitwell John Logsdon Dud Burns Sybil Deatheridge Les Bell Annie Johnson Maymee Miller Buford Myers Johnny Brassfield Jr R. J. Bruhin Tom Martin Lena Rogers Martha Mote

WMU History and Skits Highlight Roff Program

Mrs. Homer Hendrix hosted the Woman's Missionary Union event at her home in Roff with cohostess Mrs. Ivan Burleson. Session leaders Mrs. Raymond Laseman and Mrs. Beulah Hathaway presented the second lesson on the history of the WMU and a skit titled A Royal Service about the magazine's growth and circulation among Baptist women.

Homer Hendrix Woman's Missionary Union First Baptist Church of Roff Ivan Burleson Raymond Laseman Mission Study Beulah Hathaway Associational Mission Study Alma Hunt Herbert Griffith Grady Coston Hobart Hayes Lon Hatcher Hathaway WMU Training School Rosa Tinley Floyd Cooper W. W. Pot

Mrs Ina Chaney Returns From Colorado Summer Visit

Mrs Ina Chaney returns to 1116 East First Sulphur after a summer at Allen Park Colorado. Her guest Miss Clifford Parks of Dallas Texas had visited in Colorado and accompanied her home along with her grandson Gary from Ponca City.

Ina Chaney East First Allen Park Colorado Clifford Parks Dallas Texas Gary Ponca City

Big Pumpkin contest offered by MGCA for children under 16

The Men's Garden Clubs of America sponsor a Big Pumpkin contest with first prize a 23 dollar US Savings Bond. Four five dollar awards and year subscriptions to The Gardener go to winners. entries due by November 15 to George Spader Morrisville NY. Include pumpkin weight certified by an NGCA member and a grower photo. Old tips: cut stems with knife, trim leaves, plunge stems in water, and rose handling guidelines.

Men's Garden Clubs of America U.S MGCA George Spader Men’s Garden Clubs Morrisville N. Y NGCA

Roses: Fresh Morning Blooms Last Longer Indoors

A reader notes that roses cut in the morning tend to last longer indoors than those cut later, advising gardeners to choose blooms early in the day for extended vase life.

Potatoes Stuffed Frankfurters with Instant Mash

An envelope of instant mashed potatoes yields fluffy stuffing for eight frankfurters. Bake the stuffed franks in a moderate oven for about thirty minutes.

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