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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
8
Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Verniece Dryden of Parish Chapel visited Mrs. Mildred Melton and Cheryl Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lynnia Horton visited Mrs. Inez Pennington Monday afternoon.
Mrs Bessie Bradley visited Mrs Verna McCurdy Monday after an afternoon stroll in the neighborhood. The two friends exchanged news and shared a brief tea in Mrs McCurdy’s parlor.
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Don Crisp in Ada on Thursday night.
Mrs Pat Law and Gregg Miss Rita Jackson and Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Melba Wood and children in Moore Tuesday. They were dinner guests of Mrs Frances Taylor and children also in Moore. Taylor children Everett Bryan Jr and Dickie Dee returned home with them to spend the rest of the week with the Maddoxs.
Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington Thursday night, sharing time at the Pennington home.
Mrs Mildred Melton and Cher yl visited Mrs W L Stafford in Ada on Tuesday.
Mrs Bessie Bradley visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Thursday.
Mrs Vera Rambo and her companions Johnny and Sherry Byars visited Mr and Mrs Frank James on Wednesday.
Marvin Hamblin called on the Dale Meltons Saturday afternoon driving a handsome Pontiac recently bought by him and Mrs. Hamblin.
Mrs Dora Crawley and Mrs John Welch of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Frank James Saturday night.
Mr J C Martin and Mrs Martin visited George Ward and Ronnie in Ada Saturday morning, sharing a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Horsley and J D of Oklahoma City visited Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Christine Martin on Wednesday in a social exchange noted by local residents. The call came amid informal gatherings shaping neighborhood ties.
Mr and Mrs Charles Landkow and Linda of San Diego Calif spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Hamblin The Hamblins took them to Oklahoma City where they flew home Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Taylor and their children Moore join Mr. and Mrs. Gene Maddox with their children Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maddox Wes and Jeannie for a Friday night supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gray and George Ann Nash were weekend guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gray in Stratford.
John Webb of Ada spent Thursday night with Ed and Mrs Varnadore. Ed and John drove to San Angelo for a three day family reunion and expect to return Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Standridge of Ada visited Henry and Mrs Little on Sunday. Cheryl Melton did business in Oklahoma City on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Donnie McDaniel and Darla 2nd David of Oklahoma City spent Thursday through Saturday with Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel Alvis and LaVanna and with Mr and Mrs Jerry Meek in Oklahoma City. George Ann Gray Nash spent Saturday night with grandparents Mr and Mrs J C James and aunt Mary James. Bessie Bowerman returned to Tucson Arizona after visiting daughter Mrs Juanita Meek and Mr Meek.
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Dorothy Skaggs in Stratford on Tuesday.
A fragment notes the Moore family spent from Friday until Monday with Mr and other relatives. Details on location and purpose are unclear due to truncated text.
Mr and Mrs J C James and Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore Sunday after church services and shared fellowship at her home.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Mc Daniel and Alvis were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Thursday night, sharing a social evening in the community.
Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade. Harrell and Sue left early Monday for a two day stay at Six Flags Over Texas near Dallas.
Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy with Ada and Mrs Ethel Varnadore spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Inez Pennington at her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy visited Mr. and Mrs. J C Martin on Wednesday in a brief social column item noting neighborhood greetings and companionship.
Mr and Mrs Andy Murray and Gayle visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen on Sunday afternoon, sharing a time with the James household.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins and Miss Mickey Gardner Lind say were Saturday guests of Fletcher and Wanda Snipes, sharing a social call and hospitality in the community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips of Oklahoma City spent Saturday through Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel in the Alvis LaWanna area.
Mrs. Lynnia Horton called on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little Sunday afternoon at their home. The visit noted as a friendly social call with no special events recorded.
Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton in Oil Center on Saturday night for an informal gathering with friends and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs L E Ballard along with Mark and Keith from Stratford spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs Ethel Varnadore, sharing time in her home.
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford on Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin of Sharon hosted Sunday afternoon guests Mr and Mrs J C Martin and family Miss Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso joined in the gathering along with Mr and Mrs Mike and Oma Janelle.
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington hosted Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington, and Karl Wade, with Pennington relatives from Stratford also in attendance.
Mrs Bobbye Gardner of Duncan spent Sunday with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes, sharing time and conversation in a friendly visit.
A brief note records a Sunday afternoon visit by a person to Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen, indicating a family social call.
Virgil Norton and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel along with Alvis and LaWanna in Marietta on Monday.
Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. George Scarbrough in Ada Saturday after attending a community event. The visit reflected local social ties and neighborhood hospitality.
M L Robertson visited J C Martin on Monday morning to discuss matters of mutual interest双方.
YL visited Mrs Betty West in Norman on Thursday according to local notes.
Coleman Pennington and Roy visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington Sunday night, sharing time and news with relatives. The quiet gathering occurred in the Pennington home and drew no other guests.
Mr and Mrs B D Melton of Mangum were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley.
Mr and Mrs W W Miller and Harris Ray of Ada visited Mr and LaWanna on Friday night in a brief social note shared in local society.
Mr and Mrs Bill Killian Gary and Kevin Lawton and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Saturday.
Miss Rita Jackson visited Miss LaWanna McDaniel Saturday afternoon.
Alvis McDaniel, Orlan Dees and Ardell Phillips attended the stock car races in Oklahoma City on Monday, according to the report.
Mrs. Vonda Dees and Linda spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel. The social visit highlighted family ties and local ties in the community.
Claude Horsley visited Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford on Saturday. The social call appears to be a routine family visit reflected in local news records.
Mrs. Jimmy Wyche and Miss Linda Tate were seen at events in Ada Friday night, sharing in the community gathering. The social program drew residents with friends and neighbors enjoying the evening.
A Houston party visited Mr. and Mrs. Otis Coffey and relatives. Mrs. Henline and Mrs. Coffey are cousins. Ed Coffey and children joined lunch with Otis Coffey. Dennis spent Labor Day weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Crafton King, Julie and Sherry in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Mrs Alfa Meeks visited her mother Mrs W R Frazier last Wednesday in a family gathering noted in the household records.
Attendance remained strong at Lightning Ridge Sunday School as the same teachers and officers were reappointed for another year. Garland Folger delivered the morning message, and a revival is set to begin September 15 led by evangelist Rev. L. M. Norwood. everyone is invited to participate.
Mrs Pat Young and Clay visited Mrs Perriman on Tuesday. Mrs Lela Wall and Mrs Perriman met Wednesday while Mrs Van Schuyver called Thursday afternoon. Mrs Geneva McCullar and Stephana called briefly Sunday with Mrs Perriman.
Mrs Van Schuyver and Everett visited in the Frank Harbor home Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Van Schuyver visited her mother in Ada Friday.
Mrs. Lela Wall Vernon Dar lene and Sherry attended the youth fellowship meeting at Non Saturday night.
A sighting reports Mrs Lela Wall driving a newly purchased car. The brief note notes the vehicle in motion and identifies Mrs Wall as the observer.
Mr and Mrs Delane Stewart and children Jeffry and Julie spent the weekend in Arlington visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Louie Stewart. Other visitors were Mrs Mattie Stewart Louies mother and Mr and Mrs Carl Stewart. The Stewarts visited NS Turner of Allen Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jack Beller and family from Oklahoma City visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller. They later called on Mr and Mrs Barney Hall to view their recently remodeled house. Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller attended church at Oil Center.
Howard Briggs and Billye Au ten attended the ice capades in Oklahoma City Saturday evening as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Briggs. They attended church Sunday morning then returned home to visit with Marvin Briggs and his parents.
Gerald Thurman from Oklahoma City spent the weekend at home. He and Mrs. Thurman and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson and Debbie visited Friday night with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff. N. S. Vandegriff and Tommy and Marie visited Gene Stone in Stratford Sunday evening. J. R. Vandegriff visited W. E. McCullar Saturday evening.
Thursday Mr and Mrs Dude Fennel Bobbie and Tracy visited Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel. The men went fishing while the ladies and children visited Mrs Pauline Vandegriff.
Tomlinson and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Jones over the weekend, spending time with the Jones family at their home. The gathering highlighted extended family ties in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ward visited Oklahoma City relatives Sunday afternoon. Additional Woolly family members E A Woolly, Charles, Eddie and Rita visited their son J E Woolly and his family, and they also visited another son Clyde Woolly and his family.
Mr and Mrs John E Ray of Maryland hosted Marylan Mary Beth and Brenda visiting Labor Day along with Mr and Mrs John Ray.
Mr and Mrs W C Calton of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell on Wednesday. Mrs Mary Penrod visited Monday with Mrs Cora Cantwell. Mary Lou Domby Clifford and Mrs Bob Dennis spent Thursday with the Cantwells and Joe Bob returned home with his mother Mrs Dennis. The Cantwells visited Bob Hatcher last Thursday evening and shopped in Ada Friday, visiting Leroy Cantwell and family. Leroy Cantwell and Mrs Roy Cantwell visited Saturday. Bill Domby and Clifford of Moore spent the past weekend with Roy and family. Sunday afternoon they visited Maggie Prather in Stratford. Buford Davis of Norman visited the Cantwells on Sunday.
Mrs Lorene Mellroy and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mellroy hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley and Joyce Ragland. Jimmy and Joyce joined at Townsleys. The groups toured Sulphur on a picnic Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hoosier and Janice spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Roundtree in a family visit.
Friday night Fort Worth residents Mr. and Mrs. Bartley Mills and girls and Aunt Lizzie Mills join relatives at Wintersmith Park in Ada for the Price reunion. Attendees include J. C. Price and family of Fort Worth and James Price with kin from Oklahoma City, Enid, Amarillo, and Ada, with several couples and children listed among the visitors.
Alfred Cash returned home on Sunday after a two week stay in Valley View Hospital. Weekend guest was daughter Lizzie Cash, who came with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Frazier and their children from Iowa Park Texas.
Jimmy Cash is back in To Hoka Texas as of Tuesday, resuming activities in the town.
Mrs. Troy Manuel returned to her home Friday from Dallas Texas where she visited with her sister Mrs. N W Baker before resuming her regular routine.
Mrs. Baker, the former Maxine Boyd, underwent surgery on Wednesday with details not disclosed.
Mr and Mrs Walter Brown plan to relocate from McAlester back to their home in Allen, resuming residence in their prior community.
Mr. and Mrs. Fenton McCain and Mrs. Doyle Duncan and daughter Dorris Atwood travel plans noted in Holdenville community bulletin.
Mrs. Carl Kile and her grandson Richard from Tulsa visited Tuesday in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mead and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Kraettli.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Briggs of Tulsa spent Tuesday with Mrs. Briggs' mother, Mrs. Eda Tillery, in a family visit noted by locals.
Mrs Armor Bryant Mrs Gladys Bryant and Sandra returned home Tuesday after a two week vacation in California with relatives.
Sunday visitors at Mr and Mrs Winfred Borders home were their daughter and her family, Mr and Mrs Don Hammonds, Don na Kay and Elaine Duncan.
Mrs. Tom Hughes marked her 71st birthday with wishes from her son Orville Green and his family from Medford Oregon. Later Thursday Mr. Hughes hosted guests Archie Hughes and family Jerry Bremia and Patsy from Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Grace Black came home Friday after visiting her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jared, in Oklahoma City.
Charlie Hoisington arrived at his Holdenville home Thursday following a stay at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital for observation. He is reported in stable condition and resting at home.
Mrs. Cora Williams accompanied her son Jessel to Oklahoma City Sunday. She will visit two daughters and their families in Tulsa before returning home.
Rev Earnest Harrison of McAlester leads a revival at Freewill Baptist Church in Allen with Pastor Berton Perry. The revival began Sunday and runs through September 17. Harrison is a former Allen church pastor.
The Allen Ministerial Alliance met to elect officers for 1963 64 Rev. Berton Perry was chosen president Rev. David Forester was elected vice president Rev. Marvin Francis became clerk treasurer Rev. Stanley Holliman is publicity chairman and Rev. Sam Kilpatrick serving as clerk treasurer.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Borders from Waco California arrived Thursday to visit Mrs. J. C. Borders and their sister Miss Eva Borders along with other relatives.
Tuesday guests of Mrs. Elsie Eubank were a niece Mrs. Glen Wilbanks Yukon. Sunday dinner guests were Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Francis Glenda and Lealon.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller included their son J. T. Miller and Paula Sue Duncan. Mrs. Pearl McCarn hosted her children Guy McCarn of Grand Prairie Texas Kenneth McCarn of Ada Robert McCarn and Sidney Long and families at the McAlester rodeo Friday night. Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. C F Marler featured three of their sons and their families.
Mrs Rebeca Brown died Tuesday in Duncan. Funeral services were held Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Duncan with Mr and Mrs George Brown and daughter Mrs G W Wilson in attendance. she was a sister of George Brown.
Houseguests of Mr and Mrs Ochis Mitchell are their sons and their families. Harold Mitchell and Robert and Terry from Corpus Christi Texas visit, while Kenneth Mitchell and Kathy Brenda Judy and Linda from Newark California stay with them.
Weekend guests of Mrs W A Cottrell were her son and his family Mr and Mrs Lillard Cottrell Jerry Paula and Beverly Amarillo Texas and Mrs Cottrells sister Mrs Roger Smith Tulsa Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Edward Wallace Jr of Burkburnett Texas were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Wallace.
Mrs. Alice Isaacs returned home after a visit with her son Lt. Col. Hoyt Isaacs in Waco Texas. Over the weekend she was joined by her daughter Mrs. Cleariece Hunt of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. John Isaacs of Skiatook.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Walker of Fort Worth Texas were weekend visitors to his mother Grace Walker.
Mrs L C Blankenship and Mr and Mrs Andrew Blankenship with Gerald Brenda and Joel visited Tulsa while weekend guests of Mrs Betty Bell were her daughters and their families from Oklahoma City Cinda Carla Lyn Sullivan and Bill Denton from Ada count among the visitors
Mrs Ray Murray, along with her son and his wife, Mr and Mrs Oral Murray, are mentioned in a brief obituary notice.
Ochis Vinson is listed as a niece of Mrs. Jimmy Pennypacker and her husband Duncan in the readable portion of the notice.
Mr and Mrs Don Olivo along with Terry and Marilyn visited the Kiamichi Mountains area for a Sunday and Monday trip, enjoying the rural scenery and outdoor leisure activities during their weekend excursion.
Mrs Lula Houston moves back to Allen and resides in Mr and Mrs Guy Peggs apartment with her daughter Mrs Charlie Sanders and family who had been staying in Snyder for several months
Mrs. Mary Jones has returned home in Allen after spending several months with her children, resuming her independent routines and family links.
Mr and Mrs Guy Pegg were guests of her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Harvey Jenkins in Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs James Marler and daughter Terry Crowder Mr and Mrs Howard Marler Ana darko and Mr and Mrs Harold Marler appear in a household listing with multiple generations and spouses.
Weekend guests of Mrs Doshia Nickell were her children Mr and Mrs Leonard Brandon and children in Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Coy Jones in Ada and Mr and Mrs Warren Hogue in Steedman.
Louise Coffey returned home Wednesday to enroll in Capitol Hill Junior High School Thursday morning. School began Sept. 3. Mrs Thelma Perriman and her granddaughter Louise Coffey visited in the Arthur Coffey home Wednesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell from Sharon along with Hershel and Kevin visited Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey with Danny and Dennis on Tuesday.
Mrs Kimmel and Sherry visited Mrs Libbie Jones on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel and Sherry visited Mr and Mrs Wylie Webster on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Kimmel visited Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell on Friday. Mr and Mrs B F Gurley and girls and Mr and Mrs Fennel spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kimmel.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Jones of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Marion Jones of Wynnewood appear in a social notes listing. Also named are Mrs Daisy Harmon and Mrs Meta with other local connections and gatherings.
Mrs. Jake Story of Oklahoma City guests her father Dave Richardson and sister Mrs. Lela Long for a weekend visit.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Muse returned home Saturday from Michigan. Sunday dinner guests were Mr Muse s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Lyle Brock Chicago Ill and Mr Muse s mother Nora Muse Keota.
Mrs. Luther Moss and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Mackey Johnson and their sons John ny and Mark of Houston Texas are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Priest and son Mark of Edmond and Mrs. Wanda Paul and son Billy in the provided social notice.
Mr and Mrs Walter Watson are on vacation and fishing at Butcher Pen, enjoying a quiet outing.
Mrs Kavalyn Butler comes home after a three month vacation in California and Oregon. She is joined by daughter in law Mrs Warren Earl Butler who notes that home is a wonderful place after the trip.
Mrs. Isabel Gilmore returns to Heavener on Monday to be with her sister Mrs. Myrtie Keener who is very ill. Her brother Randolph Oller is reported some better.
Mr and Mrs Grover Marr of Muskogee were weekend guests of Mrs Marrs parents, Mr and Mrs.
Mrs. Joe Hemingway and Mrs. Ray Sloan meet for the first time in half a century. Their recollections recall a Kiowa visit in a covered wagon with Mrs. Sloan’s parents, and note kin including Mr. and Mrs. James Hemingway Bren Jana Fayetteville Ark Helen Hemingway Holdenville Otto McDonald Ella Freeman Little Rock and others.
Mrs W A Spain and daughter with her family Mr and Mrs Jess Patrick and son Bob are in Conway Arkansas. The Spains attend with granddaughter Mrs Betty McKenzie of Tulsa.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Miller Sr. were weekend guests of their son and his family Mr. and Mrs. Grady Miller Jr. in Tulsa, enjoying time together and family hospitality.
Recent visitors were Rev. Tyrone Hartness and Mrs Hartness, pastor of the Church of God in Sulphur, joining Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Francis for a social visit.
Mrs. Joyce Tyree, patient at Valley View Hospital since last Tuesday, is undergoing numerous tests to determine the cause of her illness. Her sister Mrs. Neubern Kennedy Amber visited on Thursday and again on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Kennedy joined his wife for a second journey, accompanying her during travel.
Mrs Tulley Dial visited her brother Jack Fields and family in Wapanucka on Sunday and Monday.
Mr and Mrs T T Strong of Tulsa are visiting their son in law Beaucham Bunyard and his wife this week.
W. W. Price hosted Mr. and Mrs. Jim Webster and their children Millipas California as guests who departed for home on Wednesday.
Rev and Mrs Jerry Queen with Jackie and John returned Saturday from a vacation. They visited his mother Mrs Jack Queen in Tulsa and he preached during a three night youth revival at Wetumka.
Oklahoma City pastor Reverend J. T. Roberts will be a guest speaker at Ross Baptist Church on Wednesday night to discuss plans for the upcoming revival.
Mr and Mrs Leon Condrew and their children of Tuttle were guests of Mrs Clay Johnson her mother and Mr and Mrs Fred Clifton on Labor Day seeking family reunion and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Mardis and Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith spent the Labor Day weekend on a fishing trip at Lake Texoma.
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