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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1964
Page
2
Galley reports several visits and gatherings across multiple towns. Attendees include Rev. David Forester and 26 First Baptist Allen members at a Trinity Ada workshop, plus numerous relatives visiting in Konawa, McAlester, Dickinson, Plain View, Lindsay, Pauls Valley, Yukon, and Madill.
Reed and families host a gathering with Mr and Mrs Tom Glass Mrs Herbert Sudik Mr and Mrs Leo Diebel Mr and Mrs Charley Alford Mr and Mrs Fred Diebel Mr and Mrs H P Galleys Mr and Mrs Archie Price Susan Mrs Naomi Hull Mrs Mildred Melton Cheryl Claude Horsley and Miss Susan Shi plus Helen Winn family. Harrell Pennington visited his mother Mrs Clariece Pennington Thursday. Mrs Snipes and Sue Elten were injured in a recent car accident but improving. Aun McCullar Anita of Vaness visited Ownbeys Wednesday. Mike and Johnny left Friday spending a week with Ben Johnston and visiting relatives in Oklahoma City. They will also visit Bob Johnston and Lee Dicketts in the area. Thomas Foster Gay visited in Allen with W A Fortner and Mary Brooks.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Hughes included their daughter and her family Mr and Mrs Lee Duddley and El issana Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Don Brown and their daughters Karen Kay and Donita Rae stayed with Mrs Walker Miller and Mr George Brown over the weekend in Weatherford visiting family and relatives.
Weekend guests of Mrs. Ora McPeerson included her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Darrel Duncan. The Joneses rose early Sunday for a sightseeing trip to Six Flags Over Texas.
Babe Isaacs returned to Irvin Texas Thursday after visiting his mother Mrs. Alice Isaacs. Weekend guests of Mrs. Cariece Hunt Oklahoma City and grandson Steven Perham Lawton.
Mrs Betty Bell accompanied her daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Lynn Sulivan to their home in Oklahoma City Monday.
Jerry Bob Brewer of Oklahoma City and Larry Martin of Camp Polk Louisiana visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Turner. Saturday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs J E Jones and Chris and Matt from Iowa Park Texas. Lee Brown and wife left for Denison Texas to attend funeral services for their grandson Johnny Lynn Brown son of Mr and Mrs Johnny Brown who attended school in Allen.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Virgle Ramsey included son Coy Ramsey with Mike Pat and Gay Moore. Mrs A E Craft hosted daughters Brownie Kerr Ada and Garland Jackson with Jeanne Gary and Christy in Kansas City Mo. Alfred Miller and Rev Marvin Francis visited Mrs Alfred Miller who had surgery Friday in an Oklahoma City hospital.
Mrs. Leona Prewit hosts Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Walter York of Ada and Mrs. Grace Black. The Jareds, now in Wynnewood teaching, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker in Ada. Lela Long hosted sisters from Oklahoma City and Duncan, while their father Dave Richardson suffered a stroke in an Ada nursing home.
Mrs H C Kraettle is described as the aunt and Rev James B Bailey and his wife conducted Sunday services at the Atwood Baptist Church. The Baileys also visited their uncle Mr and Mrs Fred Brown in Atwood.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Mead joined their daughter Melba Trimmer as she returned to her home in Coffeyville Kansas on Monday.
Mrs. Frank Reeves and her brothers Frank Reeves Wyom ing and Carl Reeves were mentioned alongside the Gillums’ return to Sun City Arizona where Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gillum headed home Thursday in Dallas.
Mrs Wayne Bain and Clifford appear in a small local notice referencing a family matter and kinship relations within the community context.
Mrs. Lois Rinehart and her sons and their wives are listed with Mr and Mrs Dean Rinehart of Del City and Mr and Mrs Thurman Rinehart of Ada in a family notice noting ties across two Oklahoma communities.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Sulivan Mr and Mrs Bill Denton Mr and Mrs Vernon Glover and Mrs Betty Bell enjoyed a picnic Sunday at Lake Texoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Patrick and son Bobby of Conway Arkansas were weekend guests of their daughter and son in law Mrs. Lindon Tate. They also visited Mrs Patrick's parents Mr and Mrs W A Spain.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lovelady of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wilson and family. Also present were the Wilsons' son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wilson from Gerty.
Houseguests of Mr and Mrs Joe Hemingway and Mrs Lucy Sanders are Mrs Maggie Smith of Bakersfield California and Mrs Lizzie Tillery of La Harba California. Smith and Tillery visit their brothers and families Mr and Mrs Jess Sanders and Mr and Mrs Royal Sanders.
Dale Melton visited Clyde Hobbs in Stratford Sunday morning. Verna McCurdy visited Christine Martin Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington and Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade transacted business in Ada Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Smith visited Mildred Melton and Cheryl Friday in Lind. The social call highlighted local ties and neighborly relations within the community.
Miss Rita Jackson resumes duties in Ada after a week off spent largely in Oklahoma City with her sister and Mr and Mrs Melba Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nuner in Harden City on Sunday.
Mrs. Helen Winn entertained neighbors with an outdoor dinner and lawn party Thursday night. After the meal guests shared visiting time with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Redman, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Parker, and Mr. and Mrs. Lou.
Three people were injured in a two car crash three and a half miles northwest of Stonewall on SH 3 Wednesday afternoon. Cami Phillips 63 of Stonewall Ola Mae Payne 54 of Dalhart and George Richard Payne 64 of Dalhart were admitted in fair condition to Valley View Hospital. Police say a blowout by Mrs. Phillips caused her car to cross the center line and strike the Payne vehicle head on. Sheriff’s highway patrolman Spike Mitchell investigated the scene.
In 1889 Gustave Eiffel led a group of officials up the 1900 step ascent to plant the French tricolor atop the newly completed tower, then the tallest man made structure, amid ceremonial pride and national achievement.
County page continues with listing of sponsors for the fair trophies including Mc Curley Bayless Drug Reeves Packing Company Eastern Oklahoma Quarterhorse Association Pontotoc County Free Fair Ada Veterinary Clinic Ada Livestock Auction Cad Patteson Feed and Pap Jeter Feed. Additional trophies awarded to junior exhibitors for grand champion stallion and grand champion mare by the Saddle Shop and Ada Quarterhorse sales.
Oklahoma City AP report says the attorney general's office filed suits to forfeit performance bonds of liquor dealers whose licenses were revoked. Bonds are $5,000 for retailers and $10,000 for wholesalers, securing compliance with state liquor laws and A B C board rules. Parham noted future AG policy may aid the board and urged tighter practices.
Classified notice promotes quick results for readers seeking ads by dialing a local exchange number. Contact to place or inquire about listings and services.
Mr. and Mrs. Newt Jervis and Hivanna of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington on Thursday night.
Miss Ruann Wigley of Stratford and Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Tessa Dashier in Ada on Monday afternoon for a social call.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
Mrs Sybel Reed visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton during the labor period. The small social call reflected neighborhood exchanges and cordial introductions in the community.
Kenneth and Mike Martin visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Monday and joined them in picking peas for the freezer.
Mrs. Charlotte Daniels Rob bie and Kimberly Stratford and Mrs. Mary Flowers visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen Tuesday afternoon.
Center player Bob Austell visited Ada on Tuesday with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes to accompany him into town for a business transaction.
Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs LeRoy McDaniels in Ada Sunday. Alvis McDaniel who is employed in Woodward was also home for the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maddox and their children Wes and Jeannie of Stratford spent the Labor Day weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox.
Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade visited Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Donnie Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs John Daniels along with Robbie and Kimberly moved into Stratford this past week after living with Kimberlys father Jack Jones for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell of Sharon Linda and Glenda from Oklahoma City were Labor Day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen They also visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore in the family home.
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs L E Ballard Mark and Keith in Stratford Friday afternoon. Claude Horsley visited his step mother Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington of Ada and Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington spent Labor Day visiting relatives in Lawton including Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and Mr and Mrs Bill Killian. Gary and Kevin also joined the trip.
Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and Mr and Mrs Ardell Phil lips of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Tuesday. Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker and Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Don Crisp Ada and Mr and Mrs L E Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford were guests of Mrs Ethel Varnadore Sunday.
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Linda Tate in Ada on Tuesday. The brief social call is recorded as a small local note in community calendars.
Mr and Mrs Frank James were dinner guests of Mrs Lucy Whittington and Mrs Leona Nee ly in Ada on Saturday. They shopped, Frank visited Mrs Lottie Stephens in Valley View Hospital, and also saw his granddaughter Mrs Joleeta Murray and family while in Ada.
Mrs Estalene Waters Ardmore Mr and Mrs W H Standridge and Robert and Richard Wallrath Ada were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Little.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Flowers were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J C James, sharing time at their residence and socializing during the weekend visit.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and their children of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs J C Maddox for Labor Day weekend. The children stayed with the Maddoxes while the Taylors spent Sunday night and Monday at the lake.
Mrs Crisp of Ada and Mrs Ballard of Mark and Keith spent Labor Day with Mrs Ethel Varnadore in a family gathering.
Keith and Mrs Daniel, Robbie and Kimberly Daniels of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore Thursday afternoon in a friendly social gathering at the Varnadore home.
Mr and Mrs J C Martin accompanied by Mr and Mrs Bill Hopper Pickett attended the prison rodeo in McAlester Saturday night.
Ed Varnadore left Saturday for Robert Lee San Angelo and Water Valley Texas to visit relatives and attend a family reunion on Labor Day, according to local notices.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins Lindsay and Mrs Dorothy Blair and Sharon Oklahoma City visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Saturday. Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Clarence In gram Morenci Ariz and their daughter Mrs Dorothy Richey Phoenix Ariz arrived Monday to visit Mr and Mrs Marvin Mc Curdy Clarence is Mrs Mc Curdy s brother.
Forrest Shackleford and Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Sun, spending time at the Pennington residence and meeting Sun during a social call.
Linda visits Henry Dees on Wednesday afternoon as he continues to recover from injuries sustained in a recent car accident. Henry remains in good spirits and shows steady improvement.
Mrs Lottie McClure and Pat sy Ada Mrs Aleeta Bell and Gayle Ann Oklahoma City and Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Olen Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Downey and family attended the Prison Rodeo in McAlester Sunday afternoon. Gene Maddox of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs J C Maddox in Cushing on Sunday. O F Snipes Jr with Charles and Rebecca visited Flet...
Cheryl Melton enrolled as a junior at East Central State College on Tuesday. She majors in home economics and business education.
Mr and Mrs Joe Henry Waters and family of Yukon were Monday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Little.
Sulphur residents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dawson and children hosted visitors including Mamie Solomon from Oklahoma City and the Shelby Stanfields. Friends from Douglas, Ada, Lightning Ridge, and Kansas joined in forty two games over Thursday to Saturday. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Clitus Kelley on the death of her father William Robert Pollock.
Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited Tuesday with Mrs Ben Ownbey and her mother Mrs Alice Good. May also visited Mrs Dunn and Mrs Stanfield Mr and Mrs Leslie Crawford. Leslie Crawford visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Ercy Own bey. Mrs Alice Crawford spent Monday through Friday with Mrs Alma Dunn and her guests Mr and Mrs Leslie Crawford.
Overnight guests Thursday at the Thomason Crawford and Crawford homes included Leslie Crawford Alma Dunn and Roger Pipes. Weekend visitors were Leroy Crawford Charles Crawford from Broken Arrow. Leslie Crawford left Saturday for Arizona. Monday visitors were Earl House and children of Ada visiting Ernest Pipes Roger and the Thomason family.
Monday visitors to Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey were Mr and Mrs Leslie Mills from Sheppard Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter of Lawton and Mrs. Velma Long of Wichita Falls Texas visited Mrs. Grace Johnson and May Monday.
A group gathered at Hart Cemetery on Monday to tend to graves. Mrs. Bob Hatcher visited and decorated her son's grave during the stop, joining the group at the site.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Johnson of Levelland Texas visited his mother Mrs. Laura Johnson Sunday along with Mrs. Grace Soutee and children. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and Mrs. Laura Johnson visited Mrs. Johnson and May Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Sales of Ada were Sunday dinner guests.
Mr Earl Stewart with Mrs Fitzhugh and Mr and Mrs Doug Belt and their daughters visited Mrs Alma Dunn on Sunday while Mrs Shelby Stanfield joined the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles and Margie's mother Mrs Ance Good visited in Sa pulpa Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Majors. Mrs Good stayed longer with her daughter and son-in-law.
Oscar Huffins of Sulphur visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith. Recent visitors to the Griffiths included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Gene and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burleson, all of Roff.
The Kenneth Rycroft family of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert visited Saturday with Mrs. Mollie Summers.
Lightning struck the antenna at Alma Dunn’s house on Friday. Her daughters Mamie Solomon of Oklahoma City and Leslie Crawford of Arizona were visiting. Dunn’s arm burned, she was briefly deaf, Mamie and Ellen were shocked, smoke filled the room, the window and screen were knocked out and all were thankful no one was hurt more seriously.
Mr and Mrs W E Miller of Ada visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Leo Mc Ninch and Gayle last week in a brief social note confirming family gathering and travel.
Mrs. Lois Clifford reports Mrs. Ben Johnston and Mrs. Eugene Hicks of LaGrande Calif visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. D. R. Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Hicks and Jackie were part of the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis with Mrs. Bess Byrd and Doyce and Ed Smith of Stonewall were in Lula Thursday for a social visit.
Mrs Henry Gessler of Salinia Kansas departed for home Sunday morning after spending several weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Lester Davis and Skip.
Mr and Mrs C D Whelchel Mrs Arthur Dennis and Mr and Mrs John Harden hosted a weiner roast and swimming party for Lula grade school. Mothers attending included Mrs Charley Williams and Mrs Corkey Brashier.
Mrs Chester Treas and her husband Joan and Mark have relocated to Stonewall in a brief local family notice noting the move.
Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks sell their farm to Mr and Mrs Lester Davis. The Brooks buy Mr and Mrs Jake Treas house. The Treas family plans to move to Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs John Clifford and Sami Ada Mrs Sonny Leader Diana and Donna Kay Welf dined Saturday with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Mrs Donald Brooks Linda and Diane Ada visited Saturday afternoon with the Cliffords Diana Leader stayed Saturday and Sunday night with Mr and Mrs D R Clifford Diane Brooks Ada stayed Saturday night with her grandparents the Cliffords Debbie Clifford spent Saturday night in Ada with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks Linda and Dwayne.
Mr and Mrs Gene Treas and children Sandra Brenda Gary and Paula spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas in Pryor.
Local note reports social gathering as Jimmy Lacy spent Saturday night in the company of Skip Davis, with no additional details.
Hubert Reed returns to California for a midweek visit with his mother Mrs. Lddie Reed and sister Mrs. Walter Brooks along with Mrs. John Harden. Dama Jo Dennis of Stonewall and Betsy Johnston spent Sunday with Sue Cooper.
Tupelo High School baseball team traveled to Atwood Thursday night and lost to Stuart 5 to 4 in a hard fought district matchup.
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted a Sunday dinner with Linda Diane and Dwayne Ada Diana Leader Wolf, and Mr and Mrs D R Clifford attending.
Sunday visits included Mrs Liddie Reed in Tupelo with Mr and Mrs Raymond Brady Karla and Susan in Sulphur. They shared dinner with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks and Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and joined his parents for supper.
Mr and Mrs David Fortner of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Short Fortner.
Mr and Mrs Fred Williams and Mr and Mrs Ronald Hill of Ada attended a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Charley Williams. Mrs Marcine Johnston is attending East Central State College this term. Darrel Stonecipher, a 1964 Tupelo graduate, will also attend East Central. Also present were Jeannie Cooper and Charles Ray Marsh.
Mr and Mrs Jonny Leader spent a Sunday night with her parents Diana and Donna Kay in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Daph Treas of Fr Towson visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Treas. Mr and Mrs Carmie Treas and Nancy Ahloso visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Joan Treas Stonewall. They ate dinner Sunday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake.
Bobby Joe Sweat visited Monday with Craig and Cindy in Latta to see his parents Mr. and Mrs. Buck Sweat.
Mrs. Eula Davis of Stonewall visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis. The trip included Mr and Mrs Bob Hamilton of Wichita Kan along with Shelly and Gregg, and Riverdale Calif residents Mr and Mrs Walker Ray Cathy and twin sons.
Mrs. Jace Estes of Ada and Mrs. J. C. Treas of Ahloso visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jake.
Mrs M L Thompson and Virginia have moved to Ahloso. Virginia started to school at Stonewall and is in the ninth grade.
Tupelo High School defeated Olney 10 to 0 in the district tournament opener at Tupelo. Charles Hudson earned the win for Tupelo.
Mrs Rae Garrett reports a two week vacation visiting family in Kansas and California. She stayed with son Leon Garrett and Penny in Ulysses Kansas and with son R T Garrett in Long Beach California along with Richard Jan Bobby Garett and grandchildren Glenna Debbie and others.
Miss Dorotha Tucker spent Sunday night with Sondra Garrett. Janice Chilcoat attended Oil Center Church with Sondra Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray hosted a Saturday gathering for the funeral of Mr Jones. Attendees included Thurman and Fred Gray and families, Vernon Gray and children, Zelma Martin and children, Lawerence Lane and children, Elsie Cole, and Bob Gray and his sons.
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