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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1963

Page

7

Local visitors call on neighbors in Ada area

Mrs Ben Ownbey and Mrs Ercy Ownbey visited Monday with Mrs Alvie L Griffith and others. May visited Mrs J E Dunn and her houseguest Mrs Leslie Crawford. May also visited Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey. Mr and Mrs Manley Maddox and Junior McGuire of Ada were Wednesday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and girls.

Ben Ownbey Ercy Ownbey Alvie L. Griffith Grant Johnson May J. E. Dunn Leslie Crawford Manley Maddox Junior McGuire Ada Robert Penrod

Couple Returns from California Visit

Mrs. Arno Griffith and Shirley, who were visiting in California, returned home Monday night. Arno Griffith met them at Pauls Valley.

Arno Griffith Shirley California Arno Pauls Valley

Okmulgee Visitors Return After Ada and Corley Visit

Sunday evening last week a group of visitors including Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert. Mr and Mrs Paul Summers and girls of Ada. Mr and Mrs Bert Wright and grandchildren of Corley. Mr and Mrs Nicki Summers. Mr and Mrs Oscar Summers and Jackie of Okmulgee gathered for a visit. Paul and Leonard Summers, who had been visiting, returned home with their parents. The group visited Mrs Jack Summers on Monday before leaving.

Bob Hatcher Robert Paul Summers Ada Bert Wright Corley Nicki Summers Oscar Summers Jackie Okmulgee Paul Leonard Summers Jack Summers Debora of Albert Summers Robert Hatcher Doc

Family visitors travel between California and Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kelley of Long Beach California and Mrs. Alv Johnson visit Mrs. Grant Johnson and May Tuesday afternoon. The Johnsons and Kelleys later visit Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soutee and Mrs. Marjorie Soutee. The Kelleys depart Wednesday morning traveling via Plains Texas to visit Mrs. Kelley's brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. John W. Johnson.

Gene Kelley Long Beach Calif Alv2 Johnson Grant Johnson May Johnsons and Kelleys Richard Soutee Marjorie Soutee Plains Tex

Mrs Shelby Stanfield Visits With Family Trio

Mrs Shelby Stanfield called on Tuesday with her mother Mrs J E Dunn and sister Mrs Leslie Crawford, sharing time together.

Shelby Stanfield J. E. Dunn Leslie Crawford

Subscription renewals for weekly papers noted

Mrs. Robert Hatcher renewed her subscription for the weekly paper. Alvie Griffith renewed the weekly paper for his son Joe Tom Griffith. Joe Tom and family are overseas.

Robert Hatcher Alvie Griffith Joe Tom Griffith Joe Tom

Visitors call on Roy Cantwell home Tuesday evening

Mr and Mrs Shel by Stanfield visited the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell Tuesday evening.

Roy Cantwell Shelby Stanfield

Local visits span Ada Stratford and nearby towns

Mrs. Grant Johnson visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reed of Stratford were Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey. Mrs. Robert Penrod, Becky and Deana visited in Ada Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod.

Grant Johnson Bob Hatcher Robert Lewis Reed Stratford Ben Ownbey Robert Penrod Becky Deana Ada L. J. Penrod

Visitors share Monday moments at Hatcher home

Monday visitors included Mrs. Bob Hatcher's guests Mrs. Marvin Hunt and children and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell with grandson Joe Bob Dennis. Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lawson with Guylene joined Hatcher and Ownbey households along with Debora of Corley.

Bob Hatcher Marvin Hunt Roy Cantwell Joe Bob Dennis Guy Lawson Guylene Ada Hatcher Home

Cantwell and Ownbey Families Visit Ercy Ownbey

Friday evening Mr and Mrs Cantwell and Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles visited Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey for a social gathering.

Cantwell Ben Ownbey Charles Ercy Ownbey

Local Rainfall Snapshot From Friday Across Neighborhoods

Residents report varied rainfall amounts on Friday with 1.7 inches in one area, less in others. Mrs Alvis Griffith three miles west and half a mile south received 0.1 inch while Roy Cantwell a mile east saw 2 inches.

Alvis Griffith Roy Cantwells

Mrs Dilbeck Ill Visitor and 34rd Anniversary Soon

Miss May Johnson visited Mrs Mamie Dilbeck who is very ill Friday. Dilbeck said she has rested fairly well at night lately. She noted that the 15th of this month marks her and her husband’s 34th wedding anniversary.

Joe Thompson Family Visited Roff Friday

A brief note records that the Joe Thompson family was visited in Roff on Friday.

Ownbeys Welcome Texas Visitor and Update Family Illness

Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey hosted Mrs Ownbeys sister Mrs Pete Jones from Texas in Ada. Jones stayed overnight then left for Tucson Arizona to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ance Good and Mrs Flora Bell Stockton. Mr Good is improving after a serious illness and the note corrects a prior error about who was ill.

Ben Ownbey Ada Mrs. Ownbey Pete, Jones Texas

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Griffith visit from Stillwater and OKC

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Alvis Griffith included Charles Griffith and his fiancée Karen Munger from Stillwater. Also visiting were Charley and Terry Thompson of Oklahoma City.

Alvis Griffith Charles Griffith Karen Munger Stillwater Charley Terry Thompson Oklahoma City

Mrs Alva Johnson Visits Penrod Girls Thursday

Mrs Alva Johnson visited Mrs Robert Penrod and her girls on Thursday.

Alva Johnson Robert Penrod

Boyd Family and Leslie Crawford Visit Kans

Mr and Mrs J B Boyd and Jo Ann of Dallas visited with Mrs J B Dunn and houseguest Mrs Leslie Crawford. Crawford, Leslie’s aunt, is in South America and expects Leslie to join around the 15th. They will visit relatives including Mrs Bill Crawford before returning to Arizona to make their home.

J. B. Boyd Jo Ann Dallas J. B. Dunn Leslie Crawford South America

Visit at Lake Texoma Binds Griffith Families

Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith and Shirley spent the weekend at Lake Texoma. They joined by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Griffith and children of Fort Worth, Texas.

Arno Griffith Shirley Lake Texoma Jack Griffith Ft. Worth, Tex

Visitors gather at Ownbey home with local guests

Monday visitors to Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey included Tom Gasaway Vaness and Wylie Webster of Lightning Ridge Arno Griffith visited on Friday and Ben Ownbey came Thursday

Ben Ownbey Tom Gasaway Vaness Wylie Webster Lightning Ridge Arno Griffith Miss May Johnson

Mrs Stewart Hosts Kin Visit After Tuesday Call

Mrs Earl Stewart Fitzhugh hosted her mother Mrs J E Dunn and sister Mrs Les lie Crawford and visited with Mr and Mrs Stewart from Tuesday until Thursday.

Earl Stewart Fitzhugh J. E. Dunn Leslie Crawford Mrs. Stewart

Sunday Visitors Share Time with Local Families

Sunday visitors included Mrs. Grant Johnson and May, plus Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Sales of Colbert, and Alvie Griffith with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Massey of Mill Creek.

Grant Johnson May Farrell Sales Colbert Alvie Griffith Jack Massey Mill Creek

Sunday Visit To Hatcher Family Noted By Local Guests

The report lists visitors to the Hatcher family on Sunday including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Deathridge and Mr and Mrs Sam Adams of Wilson. Also visiting were John and Scott Summers of Asher.

Hatcher Kenneth Deathridge Sam Adams Wilson John and Scott Summers Asher

Ownbeys Attend Stratford Junior Rodeo With Son

Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey took their son Charles to the Stratford Junior Rodeo Saturday night for a family outing and rodeo action.

Ben Ownbey Charles Stratford

Scarberrys Visit Ownbeys on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry of Roff were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey. The social call highlighted neighborhood ties and family connections in the local community.

Virgil Scarberry Roff Ercy Ownbey

Bob Hatcher Visits L. A. Flowers at Oak Grove

Bob Hatcher visited L. A. Flowers at Oak Grove on Saturday evening. The meeting appears informal with local residents and neighbors in attendance.

Bob Hatcher L. A. Flowers Oak Grove

Prison rodeo attendance noted in McAlester event

Shelby Stanfield attended the prison rodeo at McAlester with friends on Saturday night. Mrs. J. E. Dunn and Mrs. Leslie Crawford spent the night with Mrs. Stanfield.

Shelby Stanfield McAlester J. E. Dunn Leslie Crawford

Family travels to visit relatives in Oklahoma

Boddy and his sister plus Mr and Mrs Leo Crane travel with Paula. The Cranes visit Tulsa to see a daughter and family including Mr and Mrs Arnold Sherman and three children. They will return to Stonewall then head to their home in Coolidge Arizona.

Boddy Leo Crane Paula Crane Tulsa Arnold Sherman Stonewall Coolidge Ariz

Buck Garrett Family Spends Sunday at Sulphur

Mr and Mrs Buck Garrett and their children spent Sunday at Sulphur, enjoying a family outing.

Buck Garrett

Sable Hardin Family Attends Nazarene Church Service

Mr and Mrs Sable Hardin of Duncan attended Sunday services at the Nazarene Church while visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Hardin in Lula.

Sable Hardin of Duncan The Nazarene Church John Hardin Lula

Penrods and Friends Vacation Sunday Visits

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod spent Sunday morning with Robert Penrod and daughters. Robert and family visited Ada later that day with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Files.

L. J. Penrod Ada Robert Penrod Robert Glen Files

Summers Family Celebration Tour Across Pauls Valley

Mrs. Ola Hodges Roberta and Phyllis Roff and Joe Summers and family met at Mrs. Gertie Summers and Mack then visited Mr. and Mrs. Gene Summers in Pauls Valley to celebrate their daughter day night.

Ola Hodges Roberta Phyllis Roff Joe Summers Pickett Gertie Summers Mack Gene Summers Pauls Valley

Visiting Families Call on Pipes Household Friday

Mr and Mrs Alvis Griffith visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale. Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs Bill Crawford were also visitors in the Pipes home Friday.

Alvis Griffith Ernest Pipes Roger Dale Bill Thomason Bill Crawford Pipes

Richard Soutee Visits Mother-in-law Sunday

Richard Soutee visited his mother-in-law Mrs. Alva Jonnson on Sunday.

Richard Soutee Alva Johnson

Hooser Family Visits Penrod Household Saturday

Mr and Mrs Joe Hooser and their children visited Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their daughters Saturday evening.

Household visit highlights Okmulgee families weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Earl House and their children from Okmulgee spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Er nest Pipes and Roger Dale, sharing time and hospitality in a local social gathering.

Summers Family Weekend Visits Span Three Towns

Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and Anita Pickett visited Mrs Evert Summers and Mack Saturday. Sunday guests included Mrs Ola Hodges and daughters of Roff Mr and Mrs Gene Summers and Gina of Pauls Valley and Miss Pat Miller of Marlow. Miss Miller is Mrs Gene Summers sister.

Joe Summers Anita, Pickett Evert Summers Mack Ola Hodges Roff Gene Summers Gina Pauls Valley Pat Miller Marlow Miss Miller Gene Summer

Cow Dies After Johnson Grass Poisoning

Local farm reports the death of a cow owned by Richard Soutee due to suspected Johnson grass poisoning. The incident underscores dangers of certain forage and prompts farm safety reminders for proper grazing practices.

Richard Soutee

Summers Visit Ada Residents with Sum mers Family

Mrs Mollie Summers and Albert were visitors in Ada Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Summers and girls.

Mollie Summers Albert Ada Paul Summers

Uncle LEYS Episrins Satirical Verse Note

A U.S.A. themed verse set contrasts small town life with six churches, jokes about wealth and politics, and references about red balance and space age satire. Notable lines mention Zed Peters car creditors Ted Bolton ankle and rye and corn. REY CHARLEY GRANT 9-1-63

Local visitors and family gatherings in Ada area

Mrs. Stella Craddock and Mrs. Nellie Anderson visited in Ada while Mrs. Bertie Lilley saw Mrs. George Barnes. Howard Ganns family spent Labor Day in Oklahoma City with Bob Granger and Bobby. A. B. King took his Sunday school class to Atoka Lake for skiing and swimming with several attendees. J H McNutt of Okemah visiting in Ada with Jack McNutt and Jackie.

Stella Craddock Ada Nellie Anderson Pete Anderson Howard Ganns Cathy Labor Day Oklahoma City Bob Granger Bobby A. B. King Atoka Lake Don Shellenberger Mike Ganus Roger Dunlap Gary Lafevers Gary Horton Billy Mason Charles Newell Leroy Ma

Family visits and reunions span Texas and California

A sequence of gatherings includes Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cryer visiting in Austin with relatives, Edgar and Cora Trow returning from Yuma and travels in California and New Mexico, and multiple relatives from Stratford Fort Worth and Sand Springs joining at homes, rest homes, and the Round Robin Ranch.

T. T. Lowman Fred McKeel Margaret Leonard McKeel Stratford Roland McCrow David Sand Springs Kathie Dunning Wapanucka Tony McKeel Johnette Fort Worth Tex McKeel

Man Returns Home After Week in Valley View Hospital

John Clouse came home Tuesday from Valley View Hospital after a week hospitalized. His brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Dave McCoy Ada brought him home. Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus and Cathy visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Joe Hale and their children at Paoli.

John Clouse Valley View Hospital Dave McCoy Ada Howard Ganus Cathy Joe Hale Paoli

Mrs. H B Burkhart Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. H B Burkhart comes home following a week with her son and family Mr and Mrs Joe Burkhart and their children in Chandler.

H. B. Burkhart Joe Burkhart Chandler

Boddy Family Visit Guests From Austin Arrive

Mr and Mrs Edd Boddy and Carolyn of Austin Texas arrived early Saturday morning to visit his parents Mr and Mrs P H Boddy in town for a brief family visit.

Edd Boddy Carolyn Austin, Tex P. H

McCoy family visit noted in El Paso Ada and Enid

Marion McCoy of El Paso Texas reports Curtis McCoy of Enid and Raymond McCoy of Ada joined in a family visit. The snippet notes the three relatives traveling to meet or greetings in the area.

Marion McCoy el Paso Tex Curtis McCoy Enid Raymond McCoy Ada

Grubbs and Boddy Families Visit Tupelo Grandparents

Mr and Mrs John Grubbs and Susan of Ajo Ariz are visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs P H Boddy and his grandmother in Tupelo.

John Grubbs Susan Ajo, Ariz P. H. Boddy Tupelo

Newells and Sears Visit Six Flags Over Texas

Nancy and Karen Newell with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Ted Sears traveled to Dallas for a weekend visit and spent time at Six Flags Over Texas.

Nancy and Karen Newell Ted Sears Ada Dallas Six Flags Texas

Crossword Across And Down Clues From A Historical Page

A compact puzzle item listing across and down clues with mixed letter and word hints. Includes caution That girl prison room region and more. Indicates typical newspaper crossword style with clues for various word lengths.

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