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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1963
Page
10
Mrs John Hale has been in Oklahoma City this week to undergo ear surgery after calcium buildup caused gradual hearing loss. She has worn a hearing aid for several years and previously regained some hearing in one ear after surgery last year. She hopes for further improvement to reduce reliance on the aid.
The E. C. Minors opened their cafe last week and already attract a hungry clientele. Hamburgers and malts are popular as Byng residents favor eating, signaling strong early business.
The cool spell and recent rain are praised after a stretch of hot days. The relief helps crops and people feel refreshed and hopeful about upcoming activities.
Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey Danny and Dennis traveled to Oklahoma City for a shopping trip Friday evening and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Ted Sickles and Jane visited Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey Sunday. Several Briggs relatives including Marvin and Ho mer attended events at Vaness and Vanoss with multiple visits to local homes and a schoolmasters dinner. Jim Briggs celebrated a birthday with family including W L McKinley and Roy Briggs among guests.
Mr and Mrs Henry Dew and Eu gene and Beth of Lindsay visit Mr and Mrs N S Vandef griff Monday night. Mrs N S Vandef griff took Mrs W R Frazier to see her doctor Monday and Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Bob Dennis and Joe Bob stayed with Mr and Mrs Cantwell over the weekend. They fished at Lake Texoma then visited Kingston and Perry Cantwell. Leroy Cantwell and family joined for supper. Lela Ray visited Harvey Lewelling in Stratford. Cantwell family and Gertie Summers attended the County Fair Friday night along with Simon Young and his children.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy visited Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley and guests Mr and Mrs Lee Townsley in Ada on Tuesday. Lee Townsley and party left for Oklahoma City to visit Leon Ragland Jim and Joyce. The group also fished with J R Vandriff and spent time with relatives in Lindsay.
Mr Ed Coffey and Mr Ted Sickles purchased a home in Del City and planted young maple trees in the yard at Mrs W L McKinley s residence assisting with the landscaping effort.
Mrs Lela Wall Vernon Everett Darlene and Sherry and Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyner attended youth fellowship at Free Will Baptist Ada on Saturday. Mr Van Schuyner went to Oklahoma City for a doctor checkup on Monday.
Mrs Margie Stewart visited Mrs Frances Beller Thursday afternoon. Mrs Monte Kirkland spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Beller. Mrs Garrett Beller helped at Roff with a bake sale for the church at Gaar Corner Saturday. Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller attended youth fellowship at Ada Free Will Baptist Church Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Beller attended the singing convention at Fitzhugh Baptist Church. Mrs Beller says she is happy neighbors Mr and Mrs Delbert Gerloff moved back to their old home.
Mr and Mrs Tom Price visit. Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart host as the two couples meet. The exchange reflects social greetings and a cordial afternoon visit.
Mr and Mrs Vance Price host a Sunday gathering at Union Hill. Beth and Kathy Stewart stay with grandparents Clint Stewarts after Friday night. Frances Beller and others visit Mrs Clinton Stewart as phone news arrives from Detroit. Margarete McDaniel checks into Valley View Hospital for a checkup and possible surgery.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCullar over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. James Hopkins and girls of Midwest City. They have moved back after Mr. Hopkins retirement from the service. Gene Breeting ton, Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Solomon joined Saturday. Auti McCullar and girls added visits Saturday night and again for Sunday dinner after church.
Mr and Mrs Bud Solomon visited relatives in Atoka Sunday to reconnect with family and share time together in the community gathering.
Mrs Minnie Johnson of Ada stayed with Mr and Mrs George Lucas over the weekend. Mrs Clay Johnson visited Ada Saturday to have hens dressed for her freezer. The hens weighed more than five pounds each and were grain fed, a quality likely rare in markets.
Mr and Mrs Charley Lewis living west of town bought a second deep freezer. They plan to store chickens raised on their farm for later use, considering it more profitable than selling at current market prices.
Mrs Margarete McDaniel hosts a church cleanup Monday after a Wednesday floor varnish. The Rofs Baptist Church reports new benches for the choir. Wednesday night features the men’s last week of prayer program. Royal Service missions meet Tuesday at 1 30 p m. Banner Association notes a Morris Memorial Church mission study led by Beulah Hathaway with Annie Armstrong biography and skits by Griffith Hayes and Potts.
Several residents were treated at Valley View Hospital in the past week. Mrs. Jeff Scott underwent surgery and remains hospitalized. Mrs. Amos Summers entered for tests and likely surgery. Mrs. Dunn will stay with Mrs. Summers’s family to help with children. Mrs. Hester King, longtime Roff resident, was treated for heart trouble and has returned home. Mrs. W. D. Dilbeck remains very ill at home. Mrs. Tulley Dial seeks tests in Oklahoma City through Monday. Mrs. Callie Simpson spent three days in Valley View and can perform chores at home.
Mr and Mrs Bud Graves and children moved to Ardmore where Bud works for the Federal Housing Administration. Graves taught vocational agriculture at Ross School for years and led an adult men’s class at the Baptist Church. Mrs Graves studied at East Central and sang at funerals.
The Roff Home Demonstration Club met to select fair displays. Exhibits ranged from clothing and quilts to canning and baked goods with several blue and red ribbons won, including embroidered articles, homemade bread, cookies, cakes, and decorative crafts.
Thirteen women entered 70 exhibits at the county fair with about 35 ribbons awarded. Mrs. Rucker and Mrs. Etchieson provided open class exhibits while many volunteers organized booths and assisted with transport and setup. The Country Store and Country Kitchen were staffed by several club members, under the county council project led by Mrs. Story.
The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 61 in Sunday school with several visitors. Pastor Rev. Earl Judd delivered both morning and evening messages. Construction has begun on two new Sunday school classrooms and is expected to be completed soon.
The Gilmores decided to spend the upcoming weekend elsewhere, choosing to stay away from home for the short break.
Mrs. Etta Hightower spent a Sunday dinner with her sister Mrs. Annie Duncan in Ada, sharing a family visit and meal in the local household.
Mr and Mrs Bill Choate with Ricky and Mike visited Pauls Valley during the weekend along with Mr and Mrs John Norton.
Mr and Mrs Henry Whitson and James Dean spent the weekend in Tulsa visiting Mr and Mrs Steve Whitson and their children.
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Choate and their daughter traveled to Lawton to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Choate, enjoying family time together.
Mr and Mrs T S Hood and their children from Wanette visited Monday night with Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Tilley of Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton at their home.
Mrs Lavoid Meek Stevie and Derrel joined Ada for Tuesday morning visit with Mrs Leo Scott.
Mr and Mrs Carl Tate of Tulsa spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Cleo Tate and Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson. Mrs Nelson visited Monday with Mrs Austell Horton Parish Chapel. Leo Nelsons visited Saturday night with Mrs A P Nelson and B V Nelson.
Those visiting last week with Mrs. Etta Hightower included Deryl Ada Mrs. Annie Duncan Ada Mrs. Vergil Meek Mrs. Max Hudson Shelly Rusty Mrs. Clinnie Crow and Mrs. Leo Scott.
Sherry Scott and Caro lyn Roberts are attending East Central State College this semester, continuing their studies at the regional institution.
Collins attended an Ada sale on Thursday night. Mrs. Roper and Mrs. Collins visited Friday with Mrs. Nola Crane of Oil Center.
Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston visited Ada Monday with Mr and Mrs Cather Reed. The Johnstons were in Ada Tuesday on business. Paul lost his glasses under a brush hog and had to replace them.
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford and Mrs. Sonny Leader, Diana and Donna Kay, ate dinner Tuesday with Mrs. Donald Brooks.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortner of Ada welcomed a daughter named Pamela Jean who arrived on Sept 12 at Valley View Hospital. The Fortners also have a daughter named Tammy. paternal grandparents are Short Fortner of Lula and the late Mrs. Addie Davis of Sulphur is the maternal grandmother. great grandparents include David Brooks of Lula and the Fortners of Allen.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones of Tulsa subscribe to The Ada Weekly News. Grover Thompson Raymond visited Woodward to see Mrs Thompson's brother Jim Gilmore and Mrs Gilmore. Benny Farmer family moved to Earlin Haskins place. Ada residents welcome them. Visitors to Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sybil Collins included Mr and Mrs David Coots Sherry and Jimmy Moore Mrs Ethel Bess and family plus several others from Porterville California.
Ronnie spent Friday and Saturday night in Ada with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks. Mrs Clifford was sick. D R Clifford entered Valley View Hospital Friday after he suffered a heart attack. Debbie Clifford and Linda Brooks spent Saturday night with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs J C Treas in Ahloso.
Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader and Donna Kay visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin along with Kelly Marty and Latta.
Dickie Clifford and Debbie Clifford Betsy Johnson Larry Kent Stone Pearl Wood Charles Wood Sue Cooper and Ginger Williams earned ribbons at the county fair. Dickie won seven ribbons Debbie six Betsy two Larry Kent two and Charles one.
Lula boys beat Tupelo 7 to 2 on Thursday. The game highlighted Lula's pitching and timely hits at the Tupelo field.
Lula Grade School closed for four weeks on Friday. Some students and their families will work in the fall crop harvest, joining local farm labor during the break.
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