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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
5
Mrs. W. T. Galaway reports Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and son Dale visited Norman last Sunday with Ronald Platt and Cynthia. Pete Hisaw from Idaho visited his brother Robert Hisaw and family Sunday.
Jim Clay, a Vanoss senior, fell during basketball Thursday, knee casted after being rushed to the hospital. He returned Sunday for surgery planned Monday morning and is walking on crutches as he recovers.
Wayne Benton Charles Hisan C H Holland and Cleamon Stone arrived in Oklahoma City Friday afternoon to erect the Vaness FFA booth at the state fair.
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Sammy visited the state fair in Oklahoma City on Monday.
Gary Miller a Blytheville Arkansas freshman at East Central State College spent Friday night with Dale Miller in Ada Oklahoma confirming a social visit between two young adults in the local area.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Jinks of Stratford spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Bob Hisan and their family, visiting in their home.
Mrs. Willie Brewington of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Florence Brewington on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Childers of Oklahoma City announce the birth of their son Steven Gene born Monday. He weighed six pounds ten ounces. He has two siblings Becky and Valerie. Mrs Childers visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and Earl returning home with her for a brief visit and to meet her new grandson Steven Gene Childers.
The note records a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Estil Oliver in Mason on Sunday, detailing a family or social call and the location involved.
Allen G. Nichols, a state senator representing Pontotoc and Seminole counties, called on Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and their family last Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs B I McCauley and Laura Ann visited the correspondent last Monday. She said the WEEKLY paper had run out last week and she subscribed at once.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hisan visited Mr and Mrs John Fox in Roff Tuesday night for a social call.
Larry Hisan visited Sam Gas away Sunday and Leo McNinch visited Vernon Gasaway Friday night in a brief society note noting gatherings and social calls.
There were 51 in attendance for Sunday school at Oakman Free Will Baptist Church. Out-of-town visitors Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Nance and daughter Loree from Oklahoma City joined the revival led by evangelist John Morgan of Wichita, Kansas. Pastor L. D. Stonecipher invites all to attend.
Mrs. Bertha McNeill and Ada relatives hosted a weekend gathering at the McNeill home in McKinney Texas. Attendees included Sgt. Ray Hibbard and family recently from the Philippines, and several Harber relatives from Roff Sulphur and Kingfisher Oklahoma. Mrs. McNeill and Bart and nephews Steve and Cliff Hibbard later appeared on the K-TEN Roundup program hosted by Cactus Jack.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Stevenson and their four children from Oklahoma City visited the Carters. William Carter, NWST College faculty member at Alva, also stopped by. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan of Wichita, Kan, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Birmingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Carey Davis of Ada.
Mr and Mrs George Carter spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Caton and family in Byng.
Mr and Mrs Herman Crawford from Livingston California are visiting friends and relatives, according to local society notes.
Mrs Myrtle Furgerson of Rhome Texas spent Saturday with her brother Murray Smith and his wife Myrtle. Mrs Zora Lee stayed Thursday through Saturday at Okemah as a guest of her brother in law and his wife Mr and Mrs Tom Lee.
Oakman residents extend sympathies to the family of Scott Wilson who died last Thursday night in a local hospital after a long illness. Scott Jones and Delbert Akins conducted the funeral Saturday afternoon at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada with a large gathering from Oakman attending.
Scott Jones visited Valley View Hospital recently with Mrs. Rose Hudson, Mrs. Vivian North am, Chuck Clifford, Abe Hollo way and Ira Wommack.
Ira Wommack recovering from surgery may be home this week. Murray filled in at church Sunday and Leslie McFarland preached Sunday evening. Lindell Smith and Altus visited Wommacks’ Ada parents. Barbara helped during the hospital stay and Barbara with sister Juanita Scroggins ran Womack’s Grocery as the Smith family returned home.
John Logsdon and Charlie Sliger visited Ada resident on Sunday at the J. R. Pender grass home.
Mrs. Leona Price and Ada visited Friday with Angie Wright. Mr. and Mrs. L D Biard spent Friday with Angie. Mrs. Effie Tharpe visited Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith joined Sunday. Mrs. Elva Duvall visited Thursday with Angie Wright.
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited their son J B and family in Oklahoma City on Thursday. J B was injured while removing a heavy iron bar above his garage door and his hand was crushed. H B spent days in hospital but is at home now and doctors expect to save his hand.
Mr and Mrs John Morgan of Wichita Kansas visited Sunday as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jess L Derryman in an informal social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Lewin Robert traveled to their Tallahassee Florida home after spending several days in town with his sister Mrs Elva Duvall. A niece Mrs Joy Hemphill of Oklahoma City visited Friday with Mrs Duvall.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard hosted their nephew Billy Wadlington of Leveland Texas and former Oakman resident Mrs. Nora Hobbs of Casper Wyoming. Mrs. Hobbs spent two weeks in the Ada area with friends and relatives and planned a stop in Kansas to visit a sister on her way home.
Mrs Norville Turner has shown improvement after a period of illness. Relatives and friends hope she will be able to be up and around again soon.
Glenda West missed school last Monday and Tuesday for a throat infection and medical visit. Richard Hodges also saw a doctor last week after injuring his arm but did not miss any school.
The weathermen say fall started Monday but no rain appears and temperatures stay warm for the season. Moisture remains well below normal this year, with spring unusually wetness lacking. if fall rains arrive they may not compensate for the year’s dryness.
The small white caterpillars called Mexican asps have been seen around Oakman and on the J. R. Pender grass place though no stings have been reported yet.
Mr and Mrs Roger Lancaster and Stephen of Oklahoma City with Marion Lancaster and relatives attended the funeral for Jim Lancaster who died Friday after a short illness. The Lancaster family had visited henna here about a month ago with Uncle Jim.
The note expresses condolences to the family and relatives, sharing sympathies during their period of sorrow.
Mrs Shaw and Mrs Langston from Byng spent Monday afternoon with Ila Peve at her residence.
Driving south from the Oakman store at night gives a townlike feel within a half mile as four new vapor lights point to Oakman store Murray Smiths Mrs Zora Lees and the John Strassfield place Leo Moore and the Clapps also installed lights with the Moores a mile north and the Clapps two miles north.
A recently brought in gas well on the Ira Henderson place blew oil and gas over a large pasture area belonging to Mr. Henderson and caused damage to pecan trees on Mr. Fisher’s land.
Services at Lightning Ridge church closed Sunday with a good response. Rev. L. M. Norwood delivered strong messages and was welcomed by the congregation.
Mrs W E McCullar and Mrs Marvin Briggs visited Thursday with several neighbors in Vaness and Healdton. A Briggs family outing Sunday included wild plums and pecans in the pasture and Edd Coffey dropping by Briggs home. Howard Briggs and Billye Auten attended the Black Hills Passion Play at East Central Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Simon Young with Elane and Clay attended a wedding shower at Lula for Mrs Youngs brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Dennis Fortner. The group visited Norris Lillard Dorcey Ada and Coy Young and Martha Young in Allen. Sherry visited Mrs Young Saturday evening. The Youngs and Clay joined the H D County Council meeting at First Baptist Ada on Friday with Pat Coffey and Thelma Perriman among other attendees.
Mr and Mrs Ples Ferguson and Bobby traveled from El Dorado Arkansas for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mellroy. The group spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mellroy.
The report notes residents attending church at Lightning Ridge Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Pres Ferguson visited Oklahoma City Monday to see Mr and Mrs Leon Ragland and Jim and Joyce Ragland. Harley Saylors from Lindsay visited Monday night to aid Lloyd McIlroy in preparing land for winter pasture.
Mr. and Mrs. N S Vandegriff with Tommy and Marie attended the state fair on Sunday. Mrs. N S Vandegriff stayed midweek with her daughter Wanda Wilson as Wanda and Debbie had a virus. Mr. Gene Stone and family joined Vandegriffs Friday night. They visited Albert Stephens at Portland Park Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Roy Cantwell took her son Leroy and his family to the state fair Sunday. They returned with Norman and Joe Bob Dennis for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Cantwell visited Mrs W R Frazier Thursday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver visited Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Van Schuyver Vernon and Everett Wall visited the Frank Harbor family late Saturday evening until bedtime. Mrs Lela Wall and children were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Van Schuyver.
Mrs Nora Wall visited Mrs Dollye after Monday afternoon. The brief social call occurred in the community and included conversation and updates on family matters.
Elmer Ray and his mother Minnie Ray visited Mrs. W. R. Frazier on Sunday, spending time together and calling on the household.
Mrs Margie Stewart Mrs Frances Beller and Mrs Thelma Perriman attended the funeral service for Mrs Mayme Dilbeck held Wednesday afternoon at Lightning Ridge.
Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and others visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Monday afternoon. Other attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Ellis Mrs Pearl Roberts and families visiting Bryan and Bill Thomas and Allen Thomas.
Mrs Clareta Gray visited Mrs Minnie Lewis Thursday afternoon in a social call.
Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington of Lawton spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ulva Evans, sharing a quiet social visit at their home.
Mrs Myrtle Evans and Mrs Minnie Lewis visited Mrs Clin nie Crow on Thursday afternoon. The Good Samaritan hosted them giving plaques flowers and guppy fish. They tour her remodeled home and rock garden noting many unusual items and expressing enjoyment.
Mrs Pearl Roberts and her grandchildren visited Mrs Bryan Thomas on Friday. Also present were Frank Roberts Alvin Evans and Larry Newby visiting Frank Lewis on Friday.
A reader celebrates the county fair and the participation of local boys and girls. The note praises the event and the energy of youth showcasing talents at the exhibition.
Paragraph about youth at a judging ring emphasizes training tomorrow's farmers and homemakers. The event reinforces value of agricultural education and practical skills among students showcased in a community setting.
Mrs Sutton and Mrs Mary Allen made a business trip to Ada on Friday. Sutton says she is making her third quilt and it's time to begin fall quilting.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas install a mercury light in their front yard. Oil Center now has three such lights adding to the neighborhood appeal. Other residents plan to install them later.
Mrs Neta Pearl Goodman of Worstell visited Mrs Frank Lewis Thursday afternoon for an informal call and chat.
Mrs. Pearl Gray was chosen as delegate for the ladies auxiliary to be convened at the Stratford Pentecostal Holiness Church on September 27.
Harry Boyd Jr. of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis on Saturday. He was raised in Oil Center and attended school at Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Sheppard of Asher visited with Mrs Thelma Garrett on Tuesday afternoon before heading to the church dining hall for a hat sale event.
Mrs Betty Wideman of Roff sang special songs Tuesday for the ladies auxiliary and was welcomed back to services.
Mrs Agnes Brown of Anadarko spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis. Mrs Louis Wallgreen and her son from Pearson and Guy Brown also joined. Mrs Brown and Mrs Lewis are cousins.
Reverend Arthur Smith traveled to Rogers Arkansas after Sunday services to conduct funeral services for Dan Evans a former superintendent of the Oklahoma Pentecostal Holiness Conference.
Mr and Mrs Alva Evans and Mrs Minnie Lewis visited Doyle Evans and family and Jerry Evans and family. Mrs Lewis spent Sunday night with Jack Harris and children. They attended the state fair and saw the Faith 7 capsule Gordon Cooper used. It was very interesting. Mr and Mrs Bobby Cook and family from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Elmer Maxwell and family.
Mrs Clareta Gray was chosen as delegate to the Pentecostal Holiness Church conference at Stratford P H Church on Friday. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller visited Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry Mr and Mrs Winford Burnett and Mr and Mrs Grindstaff visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce and Mr and Mrs Cleve Stonecipher are listed in a brief social notice about a gathering or event, with attendees named for the occasion.
In Rosedale a Sunday open house and birthday party honored Col onel Pierce the uncle of Mr. Pierce who turned 100 years old Staff and neighbors wished him many more happy birthdays confirming the centenarian’s long life and community regard.
Last week visitors to Mr. and Mrs. El mer Maxwell included Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Stonecipher Edd Moore of Oklahoma City Mrs. Ole ta Burk and Mrs. Roma Weight man.
Mr. and Mrs Cleve Stonecipher spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs Willie Pierce in a social gathering.
Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Frank Lewis on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton and children Chris and Beverly and Donna Soward attended the fair in Oklahoma City Sunday.
Mrs. Pearl Roddy and her son O Dell Roddy and the Roddy children visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Maxwell in Fort Supply on Sunday.
Mrs. Clareta Gray and Mrs. Joy Tucker attended the County H D Council meeting Friday at the Baptist Church in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray attended the housewarming for Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Friday evening. They also visited Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Mrs Lena Soward. Mr and Mrs Steve Gray and Rodney Gray spent the weekend at Lake Texoma. Mr and Mrs Steve Gray left Monday for Rockaway Beach in Missouri. Steve is on his vacation.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis report finding poison caterpillars in their berry patch. The note adds it is not berry picking time or the insects would have it all to themselves. Thelma Garrett visited Eleanor Haskins and others in Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Florence Isaacs and her grandchildren Mike and Vickie Gray spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dewade Patton in.
Mrs. Clareta Gray and Vickie attended the Oklahoma City fair on Saturday. They later had dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Owen Gray.
Mr and Mrs Edward Lance attended the state fair in Oklahoma City on Sunday and called on Mr and Mrs Doyle Lee Evans and their children during the event.
Mrs Pearl Gray and her children visited Mrs Cloreta Gray on Sunday in a quiet family gathering.
Charles Thomas is employed as a welder at Ada Iron and Metal Company. He is staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas, for the time being.
Mrs. Kay Tucker and her children visited Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson and children Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bea Robertson joined for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson and their children.
Hansel Burk was seen calling on Lew ises Sunday morning before church services, with local parishioners noting the brief visit and greetings.
Mrs. Margret Covenington and Mrs. Nannie Cox visited Mrs. Jack Spurlock on Friday. Last week visitors included Mrs. Pearl Roberts and Cathy, Mrs. Wanda Lamb and Roger, Mrs. Hazel Newby, Mrs. Ruth Sutton, and Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton.
Mrs Lena Soward spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton and is doing nicely after major surgery.
Mrs Leo Nelson and Mrs Emmett Light visited Monday morning with Mrs Lela Corvin in the Colonial Estates Rest Home in Ada. Corvin has been ill but is much improved. Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson visited Friday night with Mrs A P Nelson and B V Nelson Summers Chapel.
Grover Thompson fished Saturday night and Sunday at Lake Texoma reporting active bites and steady progress from the shore and boat. Local anglers noted good catch potential despite variable winds.
Cecil Frazer visited Oklahoma City over the weekend accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley, joining local residents for informal calls and social activities.
Mr Leo Scott and Mrs Scott visited Tuesday night with Mr Tom Walls and Mrs Walls confirming the social gathering at their home location.
Mrs Sybil Collins, Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs N M McDonald visited Sunday with Mrs Oliver Crane and Mrs Emita Crane. Oliver Crane stays with her grandson Clyde Crane, a patient in an Oklahoma City hospital. Clyde was injured in a car accident weeks ago with improving condition but facing imminent surgery.
Carson Poindexter spent Friday night with Bobby Joe Adams in an informal gathering described by local sources as a casual social event.
Mrs Edith Maxwell called on Mrs Ruth Sutton Saturday. Mrs Sutton visited Mrs Eu vonne Franks Sunny afternoon and met Mrs Vance Price Monday for neighborly calls.
J. S. Lane called on Bryan Thomas Tuesday morning in an apparent social or business visit. The brief note records a routine meeting between the two individuals without further details.
Mrs. Tom Walls and Mrs. Pat Phillips of Shawnee along with Mrs. Lavon Buckmaster of Tecumseh visited Saturday evening with Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry.
Mrs. Bill Choate along with Ricky and Mike visited Pauls Valley during the weekend and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John Norton.
The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 51 in Sunday school. Reverend Earl served as pastor.
Larry Barry and Max Bess visited the state fair in Oklahoma City on Tuesday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Bess of Ada.
Visitors this past week accompanied Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. Sybil Collins. Also present were Mrs. Louise Underwood Ada Mrs. Minnie Haggard and Mr. and Mrs. Don Gil.
Mrs Nita Good wins as Mr and Mrs Austin Fraley plus Tina appear in gatherings. Mrs Sybil Collins and the Fraleys visit Sun Hirm Fraley in Stratford.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton and Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Freddy attended the state fair in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs T S Hood and children of Wanette visited Friday night with Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins.
Mrs Pat Phillips of Shawnee and Miss Lavon Buckmaster of Tecumseh spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Sherry visited Monday night with Mrs Etta Hightower for a social call.
Mrs Ola Fraley Roper along with Bobby Joe Adams Jerry Sellers Rhonda and Jon Adams attended the state fair in Oklahoma City on Wednesday highlighting family turnout and event participation.
Mr and Mrs Bob Steele hosted his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Steele Beggs as guests last Sunday in a family visit.
Mrs Maude Matthews traveled to Tulsa this week and spent time at the home of her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Williams.
Pat Hooser Mary West and Lo la Sutton visited the home of Mrs Clita Matthews. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Ruth Kellogg is convalescing at her home after undergoing surgery at Valley View Hospital.
Mr Lynn Lee and his wife Mrs Malynda have relocated to Tulsa where he is employed. The notice appears as a brief social update in the local column.
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