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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
3
Mrs. Clifford Lamb and family spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. LaDon Morris in Stratford. Patsy Morris and son visited her parents the Farmers, went to Ada for dental work, then stopped at Wanda Lambs. Mrs. May Majors visits children in Berkeley California.
Mrs. Kate Wood spent Sunday night with her son Loy Wood and Loy's wife and sons.
Miss Annie Brandon and several families visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood on Sunday. The Woods then visited a relative Friday night with their daughter-in-law Mrs. Charles Wood in Coalgate.
Mr and Mrs Newell Little and family and Mr and Mrs Ewell Lance and family from Oklahoma City visited their parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Little over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer and family visited Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb and Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer over the weekend. They moved from Ada to the Haskins home near Bebee and could not pay a deposit to start gas and electric service due to the holiday. Del Robinson Morris and their son joined Virgle Farmer for Sunday evening in the same social circle.
Florence Isaacs called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Friday night, sharing a social call with the Dryden household.
Mrs Virginia Ward of Asher spent Friday with her sister Mrs Opal Ward and her brother Buck Coley.
Mrs. Mozelle Rogers of Berkley California, daughter of E. C. Caviner, was hurt in a California car crash. She suffered a punctured liver and other injuries requiring surgery. She is improving but will remain in the hospital for at least two more weeks.
Mrs Opal Ward Mrs Carol Ward and Mr and Mrs Mike and Florence Isaacs were out for a drive late Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Dewayne Roberts and family with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Roundtree Mr and Mrs Billy Ray Davis and Mr and Mrs Homer Davis spent a week fishing and picnicking on Little River near Antlers. Dewayne said he saw more ticks than fish and admitted he could not fish for watching for ticks.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Blanken ship of Shawnee spent Saturday with Mrs. Opal Ward and Mr. Buck Coley. Opal and Buck and Mrs. Blankenship are siblings. Sunday visitors to Mrs. Opal Ward and Buck Coley included their brothers Jay Coley Ma Comb Troy Coley Shawnee Claude Coley and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coley from Oklahoma City and Mrs. Ward's son Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ward and Mike from Shawnee.
Florence Isaacs, who had been unemployed for four weeks, is now employed in a school cafeteria in Ada and begins work this week. She previously sought roles in nearby districts and will work under the district food services program.
Mrs. Clareta Gray called on her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs Tuesday, visiting in their home and sharing news.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Dorothea Londa and Cathy called on W N Isaacs Tuesday evening. Willie and Florence Isaacs visited her mother Mrs Clara Wood Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaacs Ada were Sunday dinner guests of his brother Willie and wife Florence Isaacs. Other visitors included grandson and his wife Mr and Mrs Steven Gray and Mrs Gray s sister Miss Janice Stinson.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Isaacs visited relatives Sunday in Maude. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carringer and Mr. and Mrs. Will Young and the Youngs' three daughters. Mrs. Young celebrated her 87th birthday.
Mr and Mrs J A Patton and Johnna Kay of Oklahoma City joined Mr and Mrs Steven Gray and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs as Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Wyche of Ada spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Junior Northam.
Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk welcomed Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Lee Little of Pauls Valley Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra to mark the couple's 35th wedding anniversary.
Willis Sutton called on his sister Mrs Hansel Burk and Mr Burk Monday. Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith visited Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk Monday night.
Miss Betty Marie Tucker and the Sanders and Hunter families from Oklahoma City visited their parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker and relatives in Fitzhugh over the past weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Potter visited Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Eldred. They were served some of Jimmy Eldred's birthday cake.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Mr and Mrs John Law with Robin and Monte Dale Law spent Sunday with Mrs Pod Law’s brother Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells in the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Curt Wells and Billy Rebee.
J W Law visited Ada for a routine checkup with his physician who released him to resume work immediately after the appointment.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller hosted a weekend gathering with relatives from Oklahoma City including Virgle Ray Miller Joe Bradley and Iva Mae Crowder. Attendees at the McAlester rodeo included Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce and Mr. and Mrs. John Law and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cox. The Miller family also hosted visits with the Nessel and J. W. Law households Monday evening.
Mrs. Dora Richardson returned to her Oklahoma City home Tuesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law. Alvin Wells, John Law, Monte Law and Pod Law spent Monday fishing at Round Robin Park.
Sunday visitors at the J. W. Law residence included families from Byars and Oklahoma City. Guests listed were Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hamblin, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law, Mr. and Mrs. John Law and Robin, Monte Dale Law, and Larry Nessel.
Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Dix ie Pennington along with Bobbie Wayland Anthony Wayland and Donnie Pennington visited the Milo Penn ington home on Monday. Togo Wood and several relatives called on Mr and Mrs Milo Penn ington Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Manley Maddox and Junior McGuire visited Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington Thursday night. Junior stayed until Saturday evening when his mother and sister Annie Maude and their Purcell children arrived. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law also visited in the Pennington home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs R L Wood and children Moore were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington. Wayland Pennington visited the Pennington home Saturday with guest Junior McGuire.
Mr and Mrs Willis Privitt of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Ted Rogers of Byars visited Mr and Mrs Orin Clay and their daughters on Saturday night.
Ton and family spent Sunday night and Monday with Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington. Mrs Virgie Pennington and Vineta, Mrs Mildred Clay and Cathy were in Ada on business Tuesday and visited Miss Vasto Pennington and Mrs Fronia Pennington.
Mrs. Barkley Thomp and her sister spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Austell Horton. Mrs Rachel Horton visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Ode Franks. Austell Horton called on Del Robinson Monday evening. Mrs Flippin, in Stratford Nursing Home, was not well but improving.
Mr and Mrs Owen Magar and boys and his mother Mrs Jim Magar visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Monday evening. Mrs Verneice Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Tuesday morning. Ray Magar Center visited with his sister Mrs Frank Dryden Saturday morning. Mrs Virgie Pennington and granddaughters Cathy and Connie Clay called on Mrs Verniece Dryden Friday evening. Mr and Mrs J W Law and Gregg visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended church at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Saturday night.
Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Anderson, Mrs. Mamie Tucker and Betty Marie, Miss Ruth Magar, Ada, Mrs. Irene Klutts, Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magar Center, and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar and boys, Ahloso.
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson on Tuesday, sharing time with the Henson family.
A brief item noting a visit to Mr and Mrs P O Henson on Monday night. The report preserves names and timing in a concise society notice style.
Dorothea, Cathy and Londa visited Tuesday as guests of Mrs. Ollie Tucker and Mrs. Clora Wood, spending time with family.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Walker of San Dimas California visit sisters and brothers, children of the late E B Crawford, meeting Monday at Elmer Crawford’s home near Oakman. Attendees include Elva Morgan Independence Kansas Britton Crawford Tupelo Harrell Crawford Ada Earl Revels Oklahoma City P O Henson Ila Crawford Elmer Crawford and Leonard Walker. The group fished a while but the big one got away.
Mrs. Ollie Tucker visited her sons Paul Tucker and families and M R Tucker and daughters Monday. She joined Ambrose Williams at Roy Wood's Stratford home Tuesday where Henry Williams and Ruff Tucker were also present. Maude Bragg and Walter Gibson accompanied, with further Stratford visits noted.
Mrs Verna Zumbo of Fort Worth Texas spent Thursday through Sunday with her daughter and her son in law Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts Sr during a family visit in Texas.
Dale Gray of Fort Worth Texas visited relatives for two weeks and returned home Sunday to enroll in school.
Mrs Bessie Roberts underwent surgery Tuesday and is a former community resident. Joy Roberts Sr notes their grandson marks the fifth Roberts generation, all boys: John Odus Joy Joy Jr and Gregory Roberts.
Mrs. W. T. Galaway reports Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parrish and daughter Tresa of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berger in Vanoss.
Charles Hisan and Jo Gasaway called on Mrs Ruth Rigsby in Stratford Wednesday evening to spend time and share news.
David Crawford of Wynnewood has spent the last weeks living with Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Miller and their son Dale, as part of a local hospitality arrangement.
The seniors and freshmen traveled to Sulphur for an evening of swimming skating and games on Thursday. Participants enjoyed the social gathering and the start of the new school term.
Mr Odus McGalliard and Mrs McGalliard with Jackie Sue and Butch visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisan and their children on Wednesday night.
Laurin Patton and family of Ada spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Patton. Laurin, who has worked at the Ada Veterinary Clinic this summer, will relocate to Stillwater to finish his final year of veterinary studies after graduating from Vanoss High School.
A Thursday night gathering at the school brought 4 H club members and parents together to learn about activities. Emerson Black associate county agent spoke to the group. Plans for a 4 H club basketball team and a project tour were discussed. Homemade cookies and punch were served to all attendees.
Tommie Combes and Mrs Mandy McGarr of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw and their children on Sunday, sharing time with the family in a neighbors gathering style.
Lloyd Patton and his two grandchildren visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway on Monday, spending time together and sharing greetings in a local social visit.
Dale Miller invited several friends to his house Sunday afternoon for a rodeo. Participants rode calves and some riders were thrown, but the event ended with a positive mood and good time for all.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Clay joined Jimmy and Marcia at a housewarming for Mr and Mrs J G Hightower and Johnny of Galey. Attendees from Oklahoma City include Junior Willoughby Carol Tommy and Larry Oil Center Mr and Mrs Jerry Lee and children Ada Mr and Mrs Bud Hightower Mr and Mrs Regan Hightower and children. Also Mr and Mrs George Abernathy of Carthage Tex attended.
Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts Jr announce the birth of a son born Sunday night at Valley View Hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. He is named Gregory Dean. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thur man Gray of Houston Texas and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts Sr of our community.
Mrs Ollie Tucker and granddaughter Londa Tucker share Aug 31 birthdays and went to Bob's Barbecue for a birthday dinner. Mr and Mrs M R Tucker visited Pauls Valley with Earl and (Mrs) Blevins on Sunday.
Janice Johns of Ada spent Sunday night and Monday with her sister Mrs Kenneth Gibson in Shelly and Shane. Jo Gasaway visited Anetta Gibson Shelly and Shane Thursday. Janice Johns visited Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Jo Monday.
Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting Herman Miller and James, with time noted in the article as part of their leisure trip.
Mr and Mrs Rudy Jones of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow Saturday evening.
Frank James from Gaar Corner visited Vernon Gasaway Saturday morning.
Willie Isaacs visited Glen and Ruby Dryden on Saturday night in a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Aut McCullar along with Stephanie and Anita visited Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd Jr on Sunday night in Latta. Attendees include Jan ice Kaye Randy and Yolanda.
Mrs. Roy Childers of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Keggy Burk of Philadelphia spent three days last week with Mrs. Nettie Childers. Visiting Mrs. Childers this weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis and Earl of Oklahoma City.
Karen Rivers of Oklahoma City spent several days this week with George Rivers and Ronnie, outlining a family visit and related activities.
Jim Clay visited Tommy and Jo Gasaway Monday night. Larry Hisan visited Sammy Gasaway Monday evening.
Vanoss faced Stratford at Stratford Friday night with Stratford winning 10 to 8. Coach Bill Ashley leads Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Solomon and Linda Carl Cindy Larry and Wesley Solomon all of Oklahoma City spent Labor Day weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell. They also visited other relatives in this community.
Chris and Beverly Sutton stay with their grandmother Price then with Mrs. Ruth Sutton while their mother works at Blue Bell. Bill Thomas and Allen visit the Robersons. Melvin Booth dines with Billy Jim Robertson family. Elmo Crow and Albert Crow of Union Valley share a visit.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells and Mr and Mrs Albert Crow visited Mr and Mrs Luther Parish of Sulphur on Sunday with Eddie Hayes joining the visit.
Mrs Clinnie Crow visited Mrs Ruby Bolin on Monday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City spent the Labor Day holidays with their parents Mr Hayes and Mr and Mrs Curt Wells and Billy.
Mrs Opal Sutton visited friends at Valley Vein Hospital Monday. Mr and Mrs Willie Pierces and others from Nicoma Park and Oklahoma City attended the rodeo in McAlester Saturday. Mrs Virgie Pierce visited Thursday and helped Mrs Stonecipher shell peas. The Penningtons and children from Norman spent the weekend with Willie Pierce. Troy Miller visited Tuesday and she visited her uncle Will Ross, patient at Valley View Hospital, Wednesday.
Buck Coley of Macomb is spending a few days with his sister Opal Ward helping at her grocery store and filling station.
Mrs Myrtle Evans spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Doyle Evans of Oklahoma City sharing time with the couple and their household.
Mrs Nova Gray spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray. There were 58 in attendance at church and Sunday school Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev Arthur Smith was in charge of the services. Rev Archie Bellar had charge of the evangelistic service Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Lee Littles of Pauls Valley attended church at Oil Center and shared dinner with Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk to mark the Burks 35th wedding anniversary.
Mrs Pearl Roberts and Mrs Hazel Newby spent Monday morning visiting Mrs Bryan Thomas, sharing greetings and friendly conversation in her home.
Mr and Mrs Paul Roberts of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis on Wednesday. The Lewises hosted them the rest of the week and the Roberts also called on Mr and Mrs Jack Harris and their children Sheila Cathy Chr y and Brad.
Mrs W D Tatum of New Iberia Louisiana is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk Sr.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton with children Chris and Beverly joined Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen and Mr and Mrs Joe King in Grand Prairie at a rodeo event held in McAlester Saturday night.
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk hosted a dinner attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Collins of Corona California W D Tatum of New Iberia Louisiana and several other local residents. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Luther Tate of Pauls Valley Mrs Joe Hart Mr and Mrs Harley Hayes and children William Ray and Jeanette Impson Anderson and Mr and Mrs Wilson Philips of Ada and Mrs Juanita Tatum of New
Iberia Louisiana hosts Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk Sr and Mrs Opal Sutton visiting Mrs Frank Lewis Monday morning. Forester Pyle and grandson of Oklahoma City stayed Wednesday with A O Sutton. Orlan Dees and Linda visited Sutton Saturday night. Joe King of Grand Prairie Texas spent the weekend with Dennis Allen and Francis Wood.
Mrs Joy Tucker Mrs Clareta Gray and Mrs Nova Gray visited Mrs Minnie Lewis on Tuesday and the group attended an auxiliary meeting at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the afternoon.
Mrs. Lona Soward and family gathered at Wintersmith Park Ada for a watermelon feast and wiener roast. Attendees included Willis Sutton Johnny Soward and children Donna and Mickey Earl Franks Janice Lena Soward Agnes Rutledge and Larry. Larry leaves Tulsa by plane for New York where he is stationed with the Air Force.
George Lewis suffered two heart attacks and well wishes for a speedy recovery come from neighbors and friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton on Monday while Janice Franks spent Tuesday with Mrs Ruth Sutton.
Valley reports a social evening Sunday night when residents shared a meal with Mr Willis Sutton and Mrs Sutton.
Mr and Mrs Bert Jones met Mr and Mrs Floyd Vanlanding ham at Cordell Sunday while the Vanlandingham children spent a few days with their grandparents. They reside in Perryton Texas.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas and Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts attended a baptizing Sunday at Maxwell. Mitchell Wood Milburn Bittlues and others were baptized.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and their daughters Paula and Tonya traveled to Oklahoma City on Saturday. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Fox and attended a gospel singing at the municipal auditorium.
Rev. Ladue Neese will lead a revival starting Wednesday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. The public is invited to attend the services.
Mr and Mrs O E Gray had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family. Mrs Clareta Gray visited Friday with Mrs Pearl Gray and Mrs Florence Isaacs.
Mrs Earl Franks and Jan ice, Donna Soward and Janice Franks spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Ode Franks. Rev Arthur Smith and Earl Franks were busy Monday putting up new screen doors and windows at the church dining hall. First Thursday night each month is supper night with all you can eat for 1.
Mr and Mrs Emmett DeLa mire and son Randy Mrs Shelby Merriott of Camden Ark and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson attended the rodeo in McAlester Friday night.
Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Lena Soward visited Mrs Frank Lewis Sunday afternoon as she was ill and unable to attend.
Mr and Mrs Alva Evans visit Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Sunday night Doyle Evans from Mrs Lewis Thursday
Rev. Smith attended the funeral of his uncle Jim Garner in Seminole at Aden Fulton’s Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon. He also visited friends at Valley View Hospital and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis.
Oakman began classes Monday August 2 with an average enrolment. Nine primary beginners enrolled: Richard Hodges Ricky Hatton Jerry Hatton George Vick J D Walker Ruth Jones Lynn Current Glenda West Kent Lee. New pupils Kirk Weaver Janice Walker joined second grade and Debra Weaver joined third grade after moving into the community.
Visiting Thursday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pamplin and son of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance hosted her brother and Mrs. Barney Ward with Johnny and James Edward of Duncan. They also spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawford.
The notice records Catherine Clark moving to California with plans to attend school there next term and living with her grandmother Mrs. Mary Clark. It also mentions Fred and Mrs. Clark visiting relatives in McAlester and longtime Oakman resident Catherine’s life nearby. Sympathies extend to Alvin Gilly after the death of wife Gwinnett Gilly in a Tishomingo area auto crash. Sunday school attendance rose with visitors Mrs. Carol Hodges and three children.
Mrs Velma Haley and her sons Joe and Kirby of Rhodesia Arizona visit relatives in Ada with the Murray Smith Carters families. Carter Williams Ada recently completed six months National Guard training. Scott Jones hosts L A Van Horn in Ada while Jones had visited Valley View Hospital with Abe Holloway Scott Wilson Idell Northcut and Nancy Fox.
Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford are connected with Mr and Mrs George Vance in a brief society notice. The item notes familial ties or hosting relations without further detail.
Mr and Mrs A E Pevehouse visited Monday at Valley View Hospital with friends of Albert whom he hadn t seen in 30 years. Mr and Mrs Earl Orr Lebannon were at the hospital visiting their daughter Mrs Shirley Davis of Sulphur who recently had surgery. Albert and Earl reminisced about childhood days. The Pevehouses were once residents and the two men attended school together.
Frisco attendees at last Wednesday night’s ice cream supper on the church lawn included Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis Mr and Mrs Vance Minor Mr and Mrs Wendell Price Sandra and Orvil Lee Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Mr and Mrs Simon Patton.
Mrs Minnie Lewis Mrs Mary Allen Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Francis Wood visited Mrs Virgie Pennington Tuesday morning and collected peppers for relish.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth and Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland visited friends and relatives in Shreveport Louisiana last week.
Mr and Mrs Steve Gray visited Mr and Mrs John Stinson in Francis on Sunday. The brief social call highlighted local families and shared greetings.
Doresha Tucker had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and their girls Paula and Tonya.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robert with their children Tamra and Stacy hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brendle and their son Jonathan, joined by Mrs. Bea Robertson.
Last week visitors to Mrs. Nannie Cox included Mrs. Neta Pearl Goodman Granny Waldon and Mrs. Opal Ward bringing social family connections to a small community gathering.
Mrs. Hazel Newby and Mrs. Nannie Cox visited Mrs. Ethel McCurdy on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Cox and their Oklahoma City children dined with Mrs. Nannie Cox on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Sheppard of Asher attended a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice, sharing conversation and hospitality in a small community gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Soward and their children Donna and Mickey entertained Mrs. Lena Soward at supper Tuesday night. Visiting guests included Mrs. Ruth Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Williams and their children, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton and children.
Albert and Ila Pevehouse and granddaughter Glenda West attended the Prison Rodeo at McAlester Saturday night, with many familiar faces from around town seen in the crowd.
Mrs Edith Price and Mrs Bessie Baylis attended a circle meeting last Wednesday at the First Baptist Church where parish members gathered for discussion and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack traveled to Clarita Saturday to attend the funeral of Fred O Neal. Miss Jon Ann Wommack spent Monday night with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Web Scroggins Linda and David Ada.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current hosted last week her sister and family Deb ra and David El wood Sanders in Wickenbury Arizona. The Currents with Lonnie East and Hubert Wynn spent the weekend fishing.
Mrs. Jess Berryman and Mrs. Edward Berryman hosted relatives including Rebee Ada and L. D. Stonecipher and daughter Kimberly. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Ada and David Scroggins Ada and Jon Ann Wommack.
Mrs. Richard Roundtree and her children left Wednesday for Montgomery Alabama after a monthlong stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim my Caton and other relatives. Mr Ball remains a patient at Valley View Hospital with a bone infection in his left hand and is slowly improving.
Fred Clark spent several days at Cowling Clinic. After returning to work his hand was caught between two heavy posts and injured. His hand is much better now and he is up and around again.
Mr and Mrs Jack West Jo lene and Jackie Lynn visited last Monday night with Mr and Mrs Vance Minor. Mr and Mrs Vance Minor visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs John Braddock. Mrs Zoa White of Stonewall spent Sunday with her children Mr and Mrs Vance Minor.
Jim Marshall arrived by bus in Granada Colorado Friday at noon and was met by Mrs Grace Marshall and Mrs Pat Campbell of Stonewall who drove him home. Mr and Mrs Dea Lance visited Jim and Sid Marshall Monday morning. The new Mrs Lance is house mother at a girls dorm in Durant.
Mr and Mrs Bill Robbins along with Carla and Franklin visited Bill's parents W R Robbins in Grand Prairie Texas over the weekend. James Robbins and children from Ada arrived after church Sunday. Jim Russell and Deanna Robbins of Ada stayed with grandparents Thursday night. The Hisaws visited Friday afternoon.
Mrs. June Pharr and baby along with Mrs. H R Brady visited the John and Johnnie Daniel families on Saturday. Mrs. Aline Brandon and Judy of Byng joined the Daniels for a Saturday afternoon visit. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Stewart and their boys from Stonewall also attended.
Hank Brady, Euel Chambers and a son from Oklahoma City visited the Daniels Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Brady called on Sunday afternoon. Thomas Pat Daniel arrived from Marien thal Kan Sunday. Pat breakfasted with his uncle and aunt, the John Daniels. Lewis and L. D. Brady had Monday lunch with their sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Daniel and girls. Joe Daniel and children visited the John Daniels Monday morning.
A Byrd family reunion gathered 74 members at Wintersmith Park on Sunday. Attendees traveled from Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma, with the annual event held the Sunday nearest Labor Day. The Byrd children renew ties each year and visits occurred at the Coy Byrd home and nearby residences.
Mr and Mrs Boda Hisan and Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks of Stonewall visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Jack Vick and Bill visited Mrs Ruby Dailey of Ada one day last week. Mr and Mrs Charlie Hall visited recently with Mr and Mrs Jack.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Block of Ridgecrest California vacation with Mrs Block's father Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes. Zelma Barnes, Mrs Grover Barnes and others from Stonewall join Sunday visit with the Barnes family including Mrs Myrtle Roberts.
Mrs. Alvin Minor has been in an Oklahoma City Hospital since last Saturday. Mr. Minor and Anthony visit with Mrs. Minor along with Mrs. Ora Crowell and Mrs. Joe Daniel. Mr. Minor says she is much better and may be home in a week or ten days.
Mr and Mrs Bud Minor hosted supper Friday with Buds sister and family the Joe Daniels Anthony Minor stayed Friday and Saturday with his sister Mrs Joe Daniel Their dad Alvin Minor joined Sunday dinner with the Joe Daniels Vickie Valerie and Mickey Daniel visited Monday afternoon with the W A Cannon children of Harden City
County trapper Jack McPhet ridge captured a wolf Sunday morning in a trap on the Simon Patton place. Boda Hisaw, who leased Patton pasture, helped recruit McPhetridge to set the snares.
Mr and Mrs Boda Hisan Charles and Shirley Ann Mike Campbell and Ann Brooks spent Labor Day at Six Flags Over Texas with a day of family fun and rides.
Mrs Evelyn Hawkins and children visited Mr and Mrs John Braddock Sunday afternoon. Hawkins and Braddock are old friends who had not seen each other in four years. The Braddock party included David Wanda Kenny Alvin Minor Anthony and Sid Marshall visiting Mr and Mrs Booker Meacers in Ada Monday night.
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