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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1966

Page

2

Easter Reunion Of Cogburn Family At Wintersmith Lodge

The forty seventh annual Easter Reunion was held Easter Sunday at Wintersmith Lodge with seventy attendees including ten of Mrs Maggie Cogburn and the late Arch Cogburn’s twelve children. Tables featured white linen and centerpieces of candles, dogwood blooms, and lilies. younger children played in the park and rode the park train amid music and visiting after a noon buffet.

Cogburn Wintersmith Lodge Maggie Cogburn Arch Cogburn

Francis Alumni Reelects Officers After Ada Reunion

The Francis Alumni Banquet in Ada named Fred Miller president J J Wilcox son vice president and Mrs Charlie Roseberry secretary for the coming year. Norman Mitchell spoke as attendees from Ada Oklahoma City Ennis and other towns joined the egg hunt and social hour.

Francis Ada Aldridge Hotel Ina Henson Judy Smith Leonard Henson Glen Smith Charles Roseberry Fred Miller J. J. Wilcoxson Charlie Roseberry Norman Mitchell Helen Woodruff Lanier Young Oklahoma City Ray Whittington Carolyn Ennis Tex J. A. Kennamon Roy Sherman Ralph Cordell Tulsa W. N. Phillips Midwest City Letha Martin Gene Crews Sherman Gail Reasoner

Good Neighbors Meet In Home Of Mrs. Cunningham

Union Hill Good Neighbor Club gathered at Mrs. Betty Cunningham’s home. Members planned a dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gray’s home and shared readings. Easter centerpiece displays and motif inspired refreshments. Participants listed include Mrs. Daisy Binion, Mrs. Laura Haines, Susan, and several others. next meeting set for April 20 at Mrs. Haines’s home.

Union Hill Good Neighbor Club Betty Cunningham Bob Gray Wanda Welch Elva Kemp Laura Haines Daisy Binion Susan Lillie Karr Ina Haines Mark Sondra Mike Emma Jones Lena Cochran Terry Underwood Lavona Jones Kathy Newby Haines

County 4 Hers Complete Survey

Pontotoc County 4 H club members work on the immunization survey this week. Folders due at the County Agent's office April 5. Ada has 540 surveys and rural areas 340. Extension homemakers assist. State Health Dept will tabulate data. Health clinics to be planned by the County Health Department where needed.

Pontotoc County 4-H Club Ada State Department of Health County Health Department

Marriages of Trahan Campbell and Hicks Scott

Two marriage notices reported: Joseph D. Trahan of New Orleans, La and Lana Kay Campbell of Lake Charles, La wed. Ronnie Lee Hicks of Fitzhugh to Carolyn Sue Scott of Ada. The text adds a note about a giant Pacific clam four feet across and meat serving twenty.

Joseph D. Trahan New Orleans Lana Kay Campbell Lake Charles Ronnie Lee Hicks Fitzhugh Carolyn Sue Scott Ada Pacific

Kathy Dawn Newby Celebrates 5th Birthday Sunday

Kathy Dawn Newby celebrated her fifth birthday Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones and Glenn in Union Hill. A white cake with pink roses and the inscription Happy Birthday To Kathy accompanied dinner and afternoon guests from Ada, Arlington, Nicoma Park, and Lisa.

Kathy Dawn Newby F. O. Jones Glenn Union Hill Kathy Charles Dickerson Arlington Tex Ray Hicks Nicoma Park Fred Jones Ada Jack McNutt Jr Lisa Eddie Danny Don Newby Stephen R. E. Tilley Terry Newcomb Delphia Jones

Late May Wedding Day Set By Nancy Wood And Albert Pike

Miss Nancy Wood and Albert Bud Pike set May 27 for their wedding at the home of the bride’s parents in Stratford. The ceremony will be performed by Cole Tidwell of the Stratford Church of Christ. Miss Wood is a Stratford High School senior. Mr Pike works at J D Masters Grocery. A Stratford home is planned.

Nancy Wood Albert Pike Albert Bud” Pike Lowell Wood Stratford Mr. Pike Willie Pike Cole Tidwell Miss Wood Stratford High School J. D. Masters Grocery

Past Matrons Review on All of the Women of the Bible

Ruth Alletag reviewed All of the Women of the Bible by Edith Dean for the Past Matrons Club District 37 meeting in the Oklahoma State Bank Club Room Tuesday evening. The author highlighted women from Miriam to Mary and their roles in a male dominated era. Guests and many members attended as a salad course and coffee were served.

Ruth Alletag Edith Dean Oklahoma State Bank Miriam Moses Mary Jesus Marie Vincent Mable Chandler Ruth Upton Fausta Watson Louise Robertson Olive Summers Marie Bailey Evelyn Roff Ruth Chaddick Bye Dale Zulvne Delaplain Wilma Frey Lula Grant Edna Gurley Alton Hale Aurora Harris Ollie Huckleberry Anna Merrick Eunice Neal Helen Robnett Emma Russell Blanche Skeith Mary Lee Robinson Ruth Wheelock Louise Wilson Effie Dee Hubbard

News Classified Ads Buy Sell Trade Rent

Classified ads offer buying selling and renting options with contact number FE 2-4433. This brief notice suggests a local listings section for miscellaneous items services and opportunities.

Maxwell Oklahoma Remembered Centered on Fleming Store

Sadie Fleming recalls Maxwell as a booming agricultural center. Her son in law bought a dog for 50 cents. The Flemings ran a store until 1944. Mack Fleming died in 1955. The oak store still stands as a local landmark though neglected.

Sadie

Byng 4 H Club Highlights Speaker and Activities

The Byng 4 H group features guest speaker Richard Bailey, a standout Oklahoma 4 H. There will be recreation led by Miss Gregory of Holdenville and refreshments. Nearby family visits include Mr. and Mrs. Junior Wynn and Wendell in Council Hill and Boynton with relatives.

Richard Bailey Oklahoma Gregory Holdenville Junior Wynn Wendell Council Hill Boynton J. C. Kelly Ted Kelly Onapah Melford Wynn Jake Lunsford Ella Wynn Coalgate J. R. Wynn

Easter visit and club meeting date update

Mr and Mrs Billy Lee and family joined R W Willoughby in Ada for dinner Sunday and met relatives at Marion Willoughby in Maxwell for an Easter egg hunt. Judy and David Wilson stayed with Billy Lee family. Sportsmen's Club changed from first Monday to first Tuesday with next meeting set for May 3.

Billy Lee Sonja Kent Kevin R. W. Willoughby Ada Marion Willoughby Maxwell Herman Edge Kiowa Herman Wilson Judy David Seminole David Wilson

Gospel Singing Planned at Oakman on April Seventeenth

The note lists a gospel singing at Oakman on April 17. It mentions hospital surgery for Arlie Morrison, visits by family including Albert and Ila Pevehouse, the Morrison home visitors, and several local residents. It also notes a gospel concert at McLish school featuring Jake Hess and the Imperial Quartet and the Cooley Brothers Trio.

Oakman George Carter Albert Pevehouse Glenda West Jake Hess Imperial Quartet Nashville, Tenn Cooley Brothers McLish School

Mrs Callie East Hosts Lonnie Easts in Seminole Visit

Mr and Mrs Lonnie East spent Sunday in Seminole as guests of Mrs Callie East during a social visit.

Mrs Lonnie East Seminole Callie East

Ada Guests Dine With Ira Wommach Family

Mr and Mrs Ira Wommach hosted a Sunday dinner with guests from Ada including Mr and Mrs Web Scroggins Linda and David Mr and Mrs Dale LaBass Vicki and Bonnie Ronnie Cooley and Mike Dickerson all from Ada.

Ira Wommach Web Scroggins Linda David Dale LaBass Vicki Bonnie Ronnie Cooley Mike Dickerson Ada

Local Aides Visit Valley View Hospital Family News

Mrs. Veda Magar stayed Thursday night at Valley View Hospital with her aunt Mrs. Myrtle Roberts who had surgery. Visiting Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. D B Magar were Mrs. Alma Slatsworth and Vicki Francis.

Veda Magar Valley View Hospital Myrtle Roberts D. B. Magar Alma Slatsworth Vicki Francis

Hampton and Barnett Families Visit Relatives in Nearby States

Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Hampton and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett with Paula Sue and Larry Ada spent Saturday night together. The group traveled to eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas visiting relatives including the Wylies in Eagletown and in Kingspur with Aunt Dollie Wylie.

Cullen Hampton Clarence Barnett Paula Sue Larry Ada Hamptons Jewell Nickell Oklahoma Arkansas Harvey Wylie Eagletown Kingspur Ark Melvin Wylie Dollie Wylie

Ada Visitors Share Weekend at Local Home

Jack Perrine Ada and Jess Berryman visited Thursday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass. Saturday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sliger Ada and Mrs. Vada Lillard. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergrass and Gary Ada.

Jack Perrine Ada Jess Berryman Pendergrass Charlie Sliger Vada Lillard John Pendergrass Gary

Local Residents Share Thursday and Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee hosted Thursday supper guests Mrs Irene Smith and Helen and Mrs Karla Rivadol Williams Arizona. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs Donald Norman Bary and Gary Oden Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Edward Berry Man Rebee spent Sunday afternoon with them.

Elmer Lee Irene Smith Helen Karla Rivadol Williams, Ariz Donald Norman Bary and Gary Oden Ark Edward Berryman Rebee

Sunday Visits Across Ross and Nearby Towns

Families from Ross affiliate with the McNeills Nortons and Berrymans visiting relatives Sunday. Donald Norman and children called on the Berrymans Saturday afternoon. Ed Berryman Loyd Lang Travis and Randy joined the Ber ry mans Sunday in Okmulgee. Scott Jones also stopped by Saturday.

Floyd McNeill Bart Richard Norton Ross Frank Harber Donald Norman Jess Berryman Berrymans Ed Berryman Loyd Lang Travis Randy Okmulgee

Oakman Day Honors Byng Class Seniors

Oakman Day Sunday honors Miss Shirley Hobbs senior and valedictorian of the Byng class. Shirley, raised in Oakman, is noted for church and community work and top school achievements. Gloster Caton and Sharon Wynn, Oakman residents, will graduate with the Byng class.

Shirley Hobbs Byng Shirley Oakman Gloster Caton Sharon Wynn

Regulations and safety tips on pesticide use

The article outlines the latest regulations and precautions for safe pesticide use. It notes that single copies of the OSU Extension Facts mentioned are available at the local county extension office.

OSU

Starling Flock Forces Peregrine to Alter Attack

A dense flock of starlings disrupts a peregrine falcon’s high speed dive. The falcon may veer away to avoid a collision when birds cluster in midflight.

Geese and Swans Form Line and Wedge Flight

A descriptive note explains that numerous geese and swans migrate in orderly lines or wedge shapes. The formation behavior aids streamlined flying and group coordination during long flights.

Ada Livestock Market Report Tuesday Run

The Ada market sold 900 cattle with prices steady to 50 cents lower than last week. Slaughter cows 13 to 19.50, bulls 14 to 23.50, calves 24 to 26, stock steers 24 to 28, stock heifers 21 to 24, dairy 20 to 24, stock steer calves 25 to 32, stock heifer calves 23 to 26.50, stock cows 16 to 19, and cow and calf pairs 140 to 200.

Oklahoma City Cattle Auction Mixed Results Ahead of Thursday Sale

USDA Cattle 4600 head calves 400 in an auction and terminal sale dominated by feeder cattle and calves. Utility and commercial cows steady. feeder steers and heifers mostly steady with selective drops. Yearling feeder steers 27.00 to 27.95. 500 to 700 lb cattle 26.00 to 28.10. small lots 363 lb steer calves 31.90. stock cows with calves at side 189 per pair. hogs slow with bars and gilts down 25. sows down 25. feeder pigs 21 to 22. Sheep dull with no test.

Oklahoma City USDA

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