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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade on Wednesday. Frank James called on Claude Horsley Wednesday morning.
Wayne Bradley, who served several months with the army and was stationed in Louisiana, was discharged last week and is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bradley.
Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy and Donna of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy last weekend to attend the funeral of Mrs Melvin McCurdy s uncle.
Mrs Barbara Fox and Mrs Johnnie Griffith joined Mrs Belinda Coffin and Randy in Fort Hood Texas last weekend to escort Barbara's husband James Fox home for a two week leave from the army.
Mr and Mrs Carl Denham of Modesto California spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Ann Bradley and family. They came to attend the funeral services for Mrs Leola Denham Center the mother of Carl Denham.
Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen visited in Ada Thursday. Frank was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Otho Stephens. Mrs James and Olen were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Pat McClure.
Mrs Joan Ballard accompanied by Keith from Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Alma Maddox traveled to Ada to visit her doctor on Wednesday and then spent the remainder of the day with her sister, Mrs. Lillie Shook.
Frank James and family received word of the death of his sister Mrs. Millie Sherrill in Oklahoma City Sunday night. She passed away Monday morning. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson visited Mr and Mrs Silas Twyman in Stratford on Thursday afternoon. Twyman is Mrs Richardson's brother.
Mrs. Daphna Cruce is enrolled at East Central this semester. Claude Horsley visited Alva Pennington Thursday morning. Ed Varnadore is home after visiting relatives in Water Valley. Miss Ruann Wigley of Stratford visited Miss Cheryl Melton Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Sue Pennington of Stratford visited Mrs. Clariece Pennington Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Christine Martin, with her sisters Mrs. Marie Hopper of Pickett Mrs. Mary Ellen Ward of Ada and Mrs. Willie Mae Driver of Lawrence attended the funeral of Mrs. Leola Denham of Center in Ada Friday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Arvell Phillips and James Frederick of Ada attended the fair Friday night. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda on Wednesday night in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Ingram of Morenci Arizona and their daughter Mrs Dorothy Richey of Phoenix spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Clarence is Mrs McCurdys brother.
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore shopped in Ada attended the fair and stopped by their daughter Mrs Ruth Crisp in Ada Friday morning.
Mrs Alma Maddox spent Friday visiting her brother in Stratford where Joe Maddox is on vacation. The Maddoxes were weekend guests of his sister Mrs Francis Taylor in Oklahoma City with her husband and children.
Mrs Belinda Coffin Randolph and Mrs Johnnie Griffith called on Mrs Della James and Olen Jam es Saturday afternoon in a neighborly social.
Mrs Price Richardson visited Friday afternoon to call on Mrs Naomi Bradley.
Mrs and Mrs L E Ballard visited Mark and Keith in Stratford Saturday afternoon in a brief social note.
Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Le Roy McDaniel in Ada Thursday night. They attended a wedding shower for Mrs Dee's sister Mrs Charles Cannon, the former LaWanna McDaniel.
Kenneth Martin and family from Ahloso visit J. C. Martins and attend church with Mrs. J. C. Martin. Jean Beth Martin travels with her mother to Ada to join the Dudley Young family and mourns the death of Mrs. Dudley Young, Jean Beth's aunt, who died early Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J W Law of Parish Chapel visited Mr and Mrs Anna Pennington on Saturday afternoon in a short social call with family ties noted.
After school Friday the Anderson children played with Karl Wade Pennington, a local youth known to the family.
Mrs Bobbye Gardner of Duncan brought Fletcher and Wanda Snipes to Cushing to visit Mr and Mrs O F Snipes Jr and children. Mrs O F Snipes Jr and Sue Ellyn are recovering nicely from injuries in a recent car accident.
Mrs Paul Slammons and Mrs Addie Barnes of Ada visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin on Sunday.
Frank James visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker in Stratford on Wednesday morning.
Pennington and Stratford were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Thursday night.
Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Carl Denham and daughter Clara Mae of Modesto California visited Mr and Mrs Ann Bradley on Monday night.
Neville Pennington was present at the Friday night football game between Adam Norman in Norman, attending for the matchup on the site.
Linda traveled to Oil Center to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton, spending the day with the couple on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel Mr and Mrs Arvell Phillips and James Frederick Ada and Henry Dees visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J C Maddox visited Mr and Mrs A E McDonald near Homer Sunday in a brief social call.
Mrs Lottie McClure and Pat sy visited Ada residents Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen on Sunday, a cordial social call noted in local society.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Bradley and family with Michelle Shawnee hosted by Mr and Mrs Ann Bradley. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Leon Morris and family Stratford Rev Cliff Story Melody and Faith Cruce and Laura Pederson joining the gathering at the Bradley residence Sunset Sunday social at the Bradley home in a community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Nevill Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington at their home. The social visit highlighted local family connections and hospitality in the community.
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Vonda Dees Thursday afternoon in a social call. The two women chatted and shared updates during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Dei Crisp of Ada were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore.
Mrs Louis McClure and Pat sy visited friends at a Stratford rest home Sunday afternoon with Mrs Della James accompanying.
Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade attended the Ada fair on Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington, showcasing local social participation at the event.
A report notes Ford spent Saturday night with Ton and Karl Wade while her husband Harrell Gene was working in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Ann Bradley attended the baptizing services held at a farm pond Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Hack Mc Curdy in Fittstown on Sunday. The brief social call noted family ties and hometown connections among the McCurdy clan.
Tarleton State and East Central faced off in Ada on Saturday night. The game featured a competitive battle with both teams trading leads and key plays shaping the outcome.
Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore on Monday in a brief social call noting no other events.
Mrs Floy Glass visited Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Tuesday afternoon for a casual call and chat.
Karl Wade visited Ada on a Saturday night for bowling activity. The event highlights a local leisure pursuit with Wade as the notable participant.
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mr and Mrs Lee Decker in Stratford Tuesday afternoon.
Cheryl Melton visited Mrs. Maude Horsley in Stratford Sunday as part of social greetings noted in a local column about night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Roy Ada visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Monday night in an Ada household gathering.
Mrs Clariece Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Alve Pennington Tuesday afternoon for a social call highlighting family ties and neighborly fellowship in the community.
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Linda Tate in Ada on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Les Wyatt of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Short Roles of Mountain View were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Little.
Claude Horsley visited Bill Clear in Stratford Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Waters of Ardmore hosted Sunday guests Mrs. Marie Little and Mrs. Goforth from Ada, who visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.
Miss Susan Price visited Miss Cheryl Melton Monday amid social rounds in town. The event appears casual with no stated agenda or outcome.
After lunch Friday, Oakman teachers Billy Lee Trudy Nance bus driver Cullen Hampton and students visited Ada fair exhibits. Oakman 4H boys and girls won ribbons with items including Johnson grass toe racks aprons head scarf handkerchief cookies canned fruit and seeds.
Beverly Manuel and Le Ana Manuel each won second place for decorated bottles while Kay Poor man took third in the miscellaneous craft category.
Mrs. Jack Forey of Albany Texas arrived Sunday to stay this week with her sister and family Ira Wommack Jon Ann and with her parents John Williamson Francis and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lee with Sonja Kevin and Kent visited Mrs. Lee’s sister Mrs. Juanita Frantz and family at Oil Center. They were joined by siblings T. C. Nelson and Henry Strawn families from Tulsa Okemah. Monday they hosted Billy Lee’s parents W. A. Lee and Roy Gentry’s Ada group. Mildred Current visited Bonnie Lee Wednesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance visited Sunday in Holdenville with Mrs Mae Boyd and Mr and Mrs Burl Buckner. Their social gathering centered on family and community ties reflecting the town’s close knit circles.
Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass were dinner guests Sunday at the home of her brother Mr and Mrs Sam Sliger Along with the Sligers other visitors included Mr and Mrs Charlie Sliger Mrs Bonnie Williams and Mrs Maude Jared
Mr and Mrs Austin Merritt of Calif visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs D B Magar. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stallworth Francis spent Saturday night with the Magars.
Mrs. Cora Thomas of Ada visited Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Arlie Morrison and their children. Robert Wyrich and daughter Ann and Mr and Mrs Frank Morrison and children of Ada spent Sunday with the Arlie Morrison family.
Several residents from Oakman attended the Pontotoc County Fair held in Ada on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Baird. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Larry visited late Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman.
Mr and Mrs Billy Walling ton of Fort Worth visited Oakman recently along with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs L D Baird.
Mrs Norville Turner spent Friday with Mrs Elvie Duvall. Mr and Mrs Dorsey Myers Byng spent Sunday with Mrs Duvall.
Mr and Mrs Odus Beach of Konawa visited on Sunday to see Augie Wright. The gathering highlighted local social ties and neighborhood connections in the Konawa area.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee spent Wednesday night in Norman as guests of their son and his wife Mr and Mrs Calvin Lee and children.
Mrs Dorothy Mitchell of Ada spent Tuesday morning with Mrs Mildred Lee, sharing time and conversation in a friendly visit.
Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee were their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Lee and two children who spent the weekend here, and Mrs. Lee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman, Carl Lee and sons, Ada, spent Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop of Pauls Valley with their children spent their vacation with Mrs Currents brother and family Mr and Mrs Bill Guest in Cheyenne Wyoming.
The trip included Bear Tooth Path, Custer's Battlefield, and the Badlands of South Dakota as notable historic locations observed during the journey.
Mrs Alva Farmer visited her daughter Mrs Wanda Lamb Thursday. Mrs Wanda Lamb visited her sister Mrs Gwendol Alexandre Tuesday.
Mrs Estalene Farmer Elton and Jeanette Elaine Farmer Sherry Wright and Gerald Farmer visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler traveled to Stratford to join the Thursday night supper with Mrs Grays and their family.
Marshall Cox Sr. spent Sunday with his son Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox, sharing time and family moments.
Mr and Mrs Britton Crawford and family from Tupelo visited his sister Mr and Mrs P O Henson on Saturday. Other visitors included Mrs Pat Cox Donnie Glen Shelia and Lynda Henson.
Mrs. Mae Edwards hosts social visits with Mrs. P. O. Henson and Earl Blevins in Pauls Valley. Florence Isaacs and Elma Law are noted for hay fever, doctor visits, and family gatherings. Local residents including the Law and Pod Law families attend the Pontotoc County Fair and Sunday visits with J. W. Law and Hartshorne relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and family and Sherry Wright were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood. Mrs. Ruby Wood and Mrs. Effie Lamb attended the Ponto toc County Fair Friday and visited with Mrs. Lamb's sister, Miss Annie Brandon, while in town.
Mrs. Dessie Light remains a patient at Valley View Hospital. Friday evening visitors included Mrs. Ruby Wood and Mrs. Effie Lamb. Sunday family visits featured Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Wood with Mrs. Kate Wood and Mrs. Mae Majors. Bennie Farmer and Gary called on Florence Isaacs who was Sunday dinner guest of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray. Florence Isaacs also hosted Cal Barnett and Orin Gray.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and family Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and family attended a football game at East Central Saturday night. Bearden and Bearden area relatives Mr and Mrs Garland Pennington and Mark spent Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Steven Gray and grandson Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and boys were also mentioned in the notes.
Mrs Dorothy Nessel and Mrs Art Oliver of Stratford travel to Levelland Texas for a short visit with Nessel family members. Mr and Mrs Larry Nessel stay with Mrs Dorothy Nessel’s son and mother as she visits Texas.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller visited Mrs Dorothy Nessel on Thursday night in a brief local social note.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Mrs Pat Law with children visited Mr and Mrs J W Law on Saturday evening for a social call.
Mr and Mrs Martin Burgess and Reva Galey Rev and Mrs Paul Beulow and children Ada visited recently with Mrs Dorothy Nessel.
Vanoss reports the death of J M Tilley of Stratford following a prolonged illness. He resided with his wife Mrs Tilley who taught in the Vanoss School System for many years.
Mrs Harold Sturdivan and Mrs Audie Hall with their children Rod Ron Marietta Julie and Tim visited the Vernon Gasa family Thursday afternoon.
The Pickett Cub Scouts defeated Vanoss Cub Scouts 4 to 0 in a Sunday baseball game. Cub Master Harold Haines and Cub Mother Mrs. Haines lead the Vanoss area unit at Vanoss High School. Members listed include Andy Andrews James Davis Mark Barnes Terry Clark Eddie.
George Welch Davy Stone and Bobby Lance are identified as den chief and members in the youth group report detailing leadership and participation within the unit.
Mrs Arkie Glasgow of Law ton is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow indicating family hospitality and local social ties.
Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Pharoh and Mr. and Mrs. Earl McKinely visited Sunday with the Glen Cornell and Luther McKinley households. Mrs. Glen Cornell called on Mrs. Vernon Gasaway Monday night.
Mrs Armando McCauley and Laura Ann visited Mrs Robert Neff and Linda on Wednesday, sharing a social call and conversation.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and Earl of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs C E Childers and Nancy of Ada visited Mrs Nettie Childers over the weekend.
Mrs Wanda Parrish and Teresa Ada spent Saturday visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C A Berger.
Mr and Mrs Howard Asen doy and Judy Ada visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ed Hall and Joe and Linda Stratford visited Sunday night with the Gasaway family.
Mrs Glen Cornell visited Mr and Mrs Henry Neel on Monday in a local social call noting hospitality and friendly conversation at the Neels residence.
The school sponsored multiple class parties held in Sulphur on Friday to celebrate the end of the week and build student camaraderie.
Tom Gasaway left Friday for Eastern A and M at Wilburton where he will be a sophomore this fall. Audie Hall is home from Colorado over the weekend visiting with his family. He has been working in Colorado.
Charles and Wayne Hisan fished at Lake Texoma Monday while Tommie Comes and Mrs. Mandy McGarr of Ada visited Mr.
Mrs. Robert Hisaw and family attend Sunday services with relatives joining in the worship.
Rodney Hall spent Friday night with Sammy Gasaway and attended the class party at Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Solomon and family of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell.
Mr and Mrs Robert Neff and Linda and Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson and JaNell of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway Sunday.
Jimmy Daniels of the U S Navy stationed in New York spent this week in Ada on leave visiting his grandmother Mrs Maud Powell.
The writer recalls arriving with five hundred freshmen during a three day orientation clinic and enrollment Friday. He notes the intense rush and vivid memory of the moment.
Charles and Wayne Hisan left Sunday for Stillwater where they are both enrolled at Oklahoma State University.
Mrs Vernon Gasaway called on Mrs J M Tilley in Stratford Monday afternoon for a social visit.
Those spending Saturday night included Mr and Mrs Robert Golden Lynda and Mike, Mr and Mrs Harold Sprague and Dickie, Abiline Texas, Mr and Mrs Dale Cumbit Greenville Texas, and Bill Richard Morgan Dallas Texas. Those visiting Tuesday afternoon were Mrs Ray Smith and Carl Richmond California, Mrs Callie Morgan Fitz.
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