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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
2
Galley-Wanting Frisco Home Demonstration Club celebrated Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel on Sept 19 with a Hen and Little Chickens themed cake by Mrs. Vance Minor, four freezers of homemade ice cream, and bottled drinks. Attendees included the Daniels and numerous relatives and friends. the honorees were absent.
The club shifts its meeting from the regular second Thursday to the second Friday in October due to WMU Associational Rally at First Baptist Church Stonewall where most women will attend. Oct 11 at 1 30 p m at the club house. Mrs H B Herion will lead the Egg Cookery program.
Dora Daniel Ada and Mrs Simon Patton reported Friday at the County Council meeting held at First Baptist Church Ada. Mrs Patton described Kuntry Kitchen at the county fair with proceeds benefiting Pontotoc County Council. Appreciation was given to supporters including business establishments and club women for their cooperation.
Mrs Pauline Humphers Ruth and Mrs Eldon Humphers visited Mr and Mrs Simon Patton Sunday afternoon. Lance Cpl Eldon Humphers is stationed in Okinawa. Mrs Humphers expects him home in the near future.
Mr and Mrs Jack West with Jo lene and Jackie Lynn Ada visited the Vance Minors Monday night. The Vance Minors returned the visit Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Minor of Stonewall visited the Vance Minors Saturday. Mr and Mrs Vance Minor and Mrs Zoa White had Sunday dinner with the George Minors.
Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty Tonya and Garry visited Mrs McCarty s parents Mr and Mrs Wendell Price in Tulsa over the weekend. The grandkids are spending this week with the Prices.
John Braddock arrives with an off white pickup while Mike Phillips Ada David Kenny Wanda Braddock Anthony Minor Dick and Bud Smith enjoy a Saturday evening skate in Ada. Mrs Smith serves as chaperone for the group.
Mrs. Ora Crowell of Stonewall shared a Friday lunch with her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Minor Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie and Mickey Lew and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Langley Gae.
W. J. Barnes digs sweet potatoes with Grover Barnes and Mrs. John Daniel assisting. Barnes notes a short crop but good quality. Mrs. Anna Park remains ill and is staying with her daughter Mrs. Grover Barnes in Ada for recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Byrd and Mrs. Gladys Gouge of Ada were supper guests of their brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd Monday night. The Byrds visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jumper at Pleasant Hill. Carl Crowley of Moore and Bob Byrd with family spent Sunday with the Coy Byrds in Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Bo Da Hisaw visited with Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Baylis attended to business in Ada Tuesday afternoon. They visited Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips as well.
Mr and Mrs Jack Vick visited Saturday night with Mrs Ruby Dailey Ada. Bill Vick and friends attended football games in Pauls Valley Friday night and East Central Saturday night. The Jack Vicks visited Mr and Mrs Donald Dailey Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Glenn Mobley were also present.
Mrs. Ellen Wellborn of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Grace Marshall of Stonewall spent Tuesday through Thursday with their brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson. Jim Marshall visited his sister Mrs. Virgil Johnson on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Daniel and family moved Friday into their new house after living temporarily with Johns parents. They spent Friday night in Shawnee with Mrs Daniels sister and brother in law. Visiting relatives included the Pharr Brady Holman and family members.
Mr and Mrs Joan Daniel visited with Mr and Mrs Bill Dause Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harold Uhlich and children visited John Daniels Wednesday night. Mrs H R Brady and Mrs June Pharr had dinner with the John Daniels Wednesday. Thomas Jock and Joe Daniel had coffee and dinner Sunday with their brother John. Dora Daniel Ada visited her brother John and wife Tuesday.
Mrs Ada Jean Barnes and Rachel of Shreveport visited Saturday morning with Mrs Boda Hisan and Shirley Ann. Mr and Mrs Frank Burns of Coalgate visited Monday morning with their daughter and son in law.
Plans for federal water system loans could serve Homer Byng and Pickett areas with expandable lines to double current population. Estimated initial connections total 120 in Byng, 75 in Homer, and 75 in Pickett segment one plus 70 in segment two. Repayments via small monthly surcharges of 6 to 9.8 dollars and interest not over five percent, with broad community support and future expansion provisions.
Local readers are invited to place want ads in the News to sell, buy, rent, or locate items and services. The classified service connects buyers and sellers quickly and conveniently through the newspaper. Contact the FE 2 4433 line to place your notice.
The article notes a Saturday night event with many top cowboys and lists top finishers by class in the band contest. Class A finished Norman, Southeast, Stillwater. Class BB Moore, Choctaw, Star Spencer. Class B Lindsay, Perry, Pauls Valley. Class C Weatherford, Maysville, Walters. Class DD Tipton, Shidler, Marietta. Class D Allen, Deer Creek, Thomas. Class E Roosevelt, Jefferson, Jarman.
The second small tract is the north 152 feet of a ten acre plot the college has held for some time. This area runs east and west for 660 feet and lies along the north side of the street if Tenth Street is extended to the east.
The Amazon River drains about 3 900 miles from the Andean highlands of Bolivia Peru Ecuador and Colombia to the Atlantic Ocean. It is exceeded in length only by the Nile at roughly 4 145 miles.
The United Pentecostal Holiness Church of Allen held a church-wide fellowship meeting Monday evening. Rev. Leon Lane presided as pastor with Rev. Preston Cook of Henryetta in charge. Special songs featured the program as visiting ministers from Pauls Valley Okemah Holdenville Checotah Paoli participated.
The Byng report notes caterpillar stings caused convulsions and at least one death. Health officials say fatalities are linked to poor health or sensitivity to the insect toxin. Children are especially vulnerable to stings.
Local classified ad listing prompts readers to contact News Classified Ads by dialing FE 2 4433 for buying selling trading renting opportunities.
Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw hosted visits from Mr and Mrs Wendell Price and Thomas Daniel with Charles Hisaw. The group joined a teachers preparation week at First Baptist Church in Stonewall and later hosted Mrs Mattie James of San Diego. Weekend visitors included Mrs Joe Ellen Snipes and children from Duncan. A Sunday drive with Chrystal Henderson and others toured Robbers Cave and Fort Smith Arkansas.
Mrs. Rose Burkhart of Stonewall hosted a Sunday dinner with her guest Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Allred.
A Saturday night birthday gathering honored Bill Parrott and his father W L Parrott at the W L Parrott residence. Attendees included the Parrotts and guests Bren da Parrott Eddie Parrott of Maysville, and Mr. and Mrs Guy Busby of Stonewall. The group shared cake and ice cream then played canasta. Mrs W L Parrott had recently returned from a week and a half in Waldron Arkansas to be with her seriously ill mother Mrs F A Smith.
Mrs John Dudley of Perryton Texas is visiting this week with her cousin and wife Mr and Mrs Alva Lowther. Mrs Lowther visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Walter Griffin.
Mrs Clariece Pennington visited Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington in Stratford on Wednesday.
Mrs. Mildred Melton visited Mrs. Sybel Reed in Stratford last Wednesday reflecting a social call between neighbors.
Mrs Nadine James and Mary conducted business in Oklahoma City on Wednesday and visited Mrs Opal Mitchell during the trip.
Tony Martin of Oil Center brought his mother Mrs Susie Martin of Del City to spend Thursday with Mr and Mrs J C Martin.
Mrs. Inez Pennington and Mrs. Clariece Pennington attended Ada on Tuesday afternoon for Karl Wade's examination for first graders at the local school.
Mrs Alma Maddox Mrs Eth el Varnadore Mrs Della Maddox and Mrs Clariece Pennington attended a pink and blue shower Friday afternoon honoring Mrs Pat Law.
Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington of Lawton spent Thursday until Sunday with Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington.
Mrs. Naomi Bradley reports a Fifth Sunday meeting at the Missionary Baptist Church. The event runs Saturday night through Sunday with lunch served on Sunday.
Miss George Ann Nash Gray spent a Saturday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and her aunt Mary James.
Mr and Mrs C T Ingram of Maricopa Arizona were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel and Henry Dees were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda Friday night. Bob Austell Center visited with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes last Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Davis and family Fort Worth spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.
Mrs. Floy Glass visited Mrs. Mildred Melton Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Mrs. Alma Maddox visited Mrs. Naomi Bradley Thursday afternoon. Elmer McDonald from California stayed with his sister Mrs. Lynnia Horton and other relatives for several days. Mrs. Alice Robertson visited relatives in Abilene Texas last week.
Mr and Mrs Roy Gray and George Anne Nash visited Mr and Mrs J C James and Mary during the weekend.
Mrs Edna Faye Pennington of Ada and Mrs Sylvia Pennington visited Mrs Clariece Pennington Friday afternoon. Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Mildred Melton transacted business in Ada Friday. Hugh Cooper Ada Neville Pennington and Alvis McDaniel attended the Ada Chickasha football game in Chickasha Friday night.
Three women named Millie Sherrell Julia Westfall and Ray Farm are referenced in a brief social note. The fragment lists names likely for a church or club event notices. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Mr and Mrs Bill Killian Kev in and Gary Lawton spent Friday and Saturday with Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington in a family visit as noted in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore on Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and Oma Janelle of Ahloso visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin last week in a family gathering. The reunion emphasized kinship and shared memories among relatives.
Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs S H Ansell in Stratford.
Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel and Alvis Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin and their guest Mrs. Susie Martin of Del City were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Martin and Oma Janelle in Ahloso.
Ton, Lawton, and Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Pennington and Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright in Ada on Thursday.
Mr Neville Pennington and Mrs Pennington teamed with Karl Wade for a bowling night in Pauls Valley on Saturday.
Mrs Daphna Cruce announces a parents and teachers get together at Vanessa on September 30 at 7 30 p m. School children will present the program. All are urged to attend.
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Vonda Dees Thursday afternoon for a social call and conversation.
Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ronnie Ada and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin Sharon Mike and Oma Janelle Ahloso were Saturday afternoon and night guests of Mr and Mrs J C Martin.
Linda joined Mr and Mrs George Scarbrough Ada Miss Sue Grace Vaness Mrs Velma Crow Miami and Jerry Crow Duncan for a lake shore outing Sunday at Lake Murray.
Alvis visited Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McDaniel, Darla and David, Miss LaVanna McDaniel and Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Phillips in Oklahoma City, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr and Mrs C A Whitaker visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Bobbye Gardner of Dun can visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Sunday.
Mrs Johnnie Griffith and Barbara Mrs Alma Maddox Mrs Francis Taylor Frank James and Mr and Mrs Don Crisp visited Mr and Mrs Ed Varna dore Sunday morning.
Odus Wilfong Ada and Dale Melton attended the Ada South western football game in Ada Saturday night with Ada in attendance and visiting teams noted.
Mr and Mrs Red Coffin and Randy spent most of last week with Mrs Johnnie Griffiths and Barbara.
Mr and Mrs Frank James visited Mrs Lucy Whittington and Mrs Leona Neely in Ada on Friday. The encounter spurred local chatter about follow up meetings and neighborly ties.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and family of Moore were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs J C Maddox.
Elmer McDonald paid a morning call on Mr. and Mrs. Frank James Monday, delivering greetings and sharing a brief visit with the couple.
Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade visited Mr and Mrs Henry Nessel Sunday afternoon continuing social ties in the community.
Mrs Helen Winn visited Mrs Mildred Melton Monday morning for a social call. The brief visit highlighted neighborly ties in the community.
Sunday dinner guests included Ton Lawton, Mr and Mrs Cole man Pennington, Nelda Sue and Roy Ada, Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade, visiting with Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Baz McDonald of Homer Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and children Moore Gene Maddox Karen and Lowell Ada and Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox Wes and Jeannie spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J C Madfull.
Mr and Mrs L E Ballard with Mark and Keith from Stratford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore.
Richard Walrath of Ada and Mr and Mrs Jackie Davis with their children visited Fort Worth for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Henry Little yesterday.
Mrs Vonda Dees reports plans to expand her home with a new bathroom and utility room. Construction starts this week.
Mrs. Jean Beth Martin and Mrs. Christine Martin from Ahloso, along with Oma Janelle, visited Verna McCurdy on Wednesday afternoon in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington welcomed Sunday night supper guests including Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade to their home.
Earl Horsley of Ponca City visited Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Melton on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs J C Martin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ron nie Ada Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stevie Phillips and family of Stratford were Saturday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little.
Frank James and Mrs Ethel Varnadore were business visitors in Stratford on Monday, joining local officials and businessmen for meetings at the downtown offices.
Velma Henderson visited Seminole relatives including Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane on Rt. 3 as Mr. Lane and his wife marked their 53rd wedding anniversary on September 8. Lane, who is blind, joked about needing a step ladder as a house painting gift, and the Lanes recalled their time as Egypt residents.
A new white pickup was seen under the carport at the D. O. Ellises residence this past day. No other details were provided.
Mrs. Walter Goyne called on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henderson. The Goynes were seen entering Ada on Wednesday after unclear events.
Mrs Susie Martin of Del City is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs J C Martin.
Sunday at the Oklahoma City state fair Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington attended events. Later Mrs Lottie McClure Pat sy Ada and Mrs Ethel Varna dore visited Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen Sunday afternoon.
Harrell Pennington of Stratford visited his mother Mrs. Clariece Pennington on Monday and assisted with yard work during the visit.
Miss Roanne Wigley of Stratford and Miss Ceryl Melton attended the first meeting of the East Central Home Economics Club in Ada Thursday night.
Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Linda on Monday. Linda visited Mr and Mrs Le Roy McDaniel and Alvis on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs J C James and Mary visited Joyce Tyree in Roff Sunday night. Mrs Tyree is hospitalized.
As of Sept 23 at 1 21 p m summer officially ends in Pon totoc County with daytime highs in the high 80s and night lows in the low 60s. Residents report colds and general misery due to the seasonal change.
Moisture spurts greened up grass and alfalfa then drought halts growth leaving cattlemen feeding herds into next year. Fly problem worsens on Henderson and Golden cattle, roundup at Hendersons in progress. Families help, youngsters stand at corrals, and elders supervise chores. Poorer cattle suffer weight loss ahead of winter.
Paul Henderson visited D R Chock Clifford in Lula who is a patient at Valley View Hospital after suffering a heart attack several weeks ago.
Bill Alston and Dustin visited his sister Mrs Mae Henderson on Saturday. He makes his home with his sister here before taking up work at Dustin on a ranch nearby.
The visiting correspondent recalls Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Westrope of Ada 1123 East Fourth. Mr. Westrope 91, a retired teacher and Spanish American War veteran, jokes about rising costs while Mrs. Westrope 80 recounts 30 years delivering 599 babies and aiding birth certificates. Their long marriage, 63 years, began with mutual admiration and shared roles in church and classroom.
Mrs. Josie Hambleton hosted Sunday dinner at Ada with Mrs. Trixie Lucy and her daughter Suzanne, joined by Phil and Steve Graham.
Mrs Edna Graham, her husband Harold, and mother in law Mrs E E Graham traveled to Tulsa Saturday to catch a train to Portland Oregon for an indefinite visit with Mrs E E Graham's sister in law. Edna returned to Ada Sunday. Mrs Hambleton and Mrs Lucy attended the Passion Play at East Central Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Horace Golden and Gary spent Saturday sowing their oats. Ethelene and Gary did the tractor work.
Mr and Mrs Horace Golden with Gary Teresa Carol and Randy visit the state fair in Oklahoma City Sunday. They praise the space ship exhibit run by astronaut Gordon Cooper as the fair’s highlight.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Henderson Mrs Glenda Jones and James Nessle attended the state fair together, joining a group for a day of exhibits and activities.
Mrs Sue Henderson brought her mother Mrs Opal Stephens home last Thursday for rest and quiet. Sue and her children Debbie and Junior visited Seminole on Sunday with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Leroy Shirley and Stevie.
A brief note says the speaker has limited time this week and hopes to contact more Egyptians in the future, suggesting this attempt may be improved upon later.
Union Hill Baptist Church reported 70 in Sunday school. Don Newby preached both morning and evening. A junior choir of 16 sang The Lily of the Valley. Visitors included Barbara Horton Eddie Collins Danny Collins Arnold Delozier Alvin Cunningham Casey Illinois Mrs Don Delozier and five children E F Cunningham Texarkana Texas. A social at Wintersmith Park followed Monday night with games and refreshments by the junior class and parents.
Mr and Mrs Jess Little have spent the last two weeks on vacation visiting their son Kenneth Little in Detroit Michigan with family.
Cindy Sweat visited Charlene and Debbie on Monday as Charlene enjoyed time with the Copenhildren. Lula Keeling and Wanda Coplen converted a small chicken house into a play house for the girls, adding sheetrock and paint. Remaining details note visits and babysitting as families attended to daily tasks in Ada.
Mrs. Laura Haines and others hosted supper with guests including Ada visitors Mrs. Grant Johnson and Mas Lightning Ridge and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Escue. Several gatherings occurred this week as Ingrams, Summers, and Haines families plus friends visited in Hart Pattie Pickett Gaar Corner and Las Vegas New Mexico and Arizona sightseeing were shown via color slides.
Mr and Mrs George Cochran and Mrs Etta Garrett visited Mr and Mrs Wesley Willyerd in Allen Friday morning. Elmer Cochran Jr Randy and Gary from Del City visited Sunday afternoon. Glenn Jones visited Monday as the Cochran family gave him a collie dog to use around the F C Jones home and cattle.
Several residents of Union Hill joined the Oklahoma City fair on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby Glenn Jones Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jones Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden Teresa Randy Carol and Gary.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne and Miss Delphia Jones visited Mr and Mrs Tom Roddy and Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks in Nicoma Park on Saturday and attended the fair at Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Howard Cunningham visited Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham on Tuesday evening Alvin Cunningham of Casey Illinois and Lyle Cunningham of Indianapolis visited Wednesday Alvin stayed with the F L Cunninghams while Lyle went to Bryan Texas E F Cunningham of Texarkana Texas visited last week Those dining with Rev F L Cunningham on Friday included Mr and Mrs Larry Cunningham Ada Oklahoma E F Cunningham Mr and Mrs Howard Cunningham Debra of Oil Center and Alvin Cunningham Casey Illinois
Ricky Gray spent Thursday visiting Mrs. Barbara Newby and Kathy while his mother worked. His father Bob Gary went to Oklahoma City for a checkup and later suffered a broken arm in a car accident. Mrs. Newby, Kathy, and Mrs. Lavona Jones took Ricky home that evening. The family learned Mr. Gray could start work again after several weeks off.
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