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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1966

Page

3

Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday School Attendance

Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday school attendance reached 102 with Rev. S. S. Walker delivering the sermon. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dicker and son Arlington Texas Mrs. Joyce Trivitt from New Mexico Kathy Hollman from Oklahoma City Lisa Johnson from Kansas Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hilburn and family from Byng and Letha Stice from Cushing. Happy birthday was sung to Kathy Newby Mrs. Etta Garrett and Mrs. Roxie Golden. A special song The Third Man was performed by Horace Golden.

Union Hill Baptist Church S. S. Walker Drumright Charles Dickerson Arlington Tex Joyce Trivitt New Mexico Kathy Hollman Oklahoma City Lisa Johnson Kansas Joe Hilburn Byng Letha Stice Cushing Kathy Newby Etta Garrett Roxie Golden Horace Golden

Weekend visits by Tilley and Farmer families

Mr and Mrs Kirby Tilley Dian and Pamela visited Mr and Mrs Wes Farmer Galey and Mr and Mrs Johnny Tilley over the weekend.

Kirby Tilley Dian Pamela Wes Farmer, Galey Johnny Tilley

Henderson Family Visits Horace Golden Sun Day

Mr and Mrs Olen Henderson and family and Mrs Velma Henderson of Egypt visited Mr and Mrs Horace Golden Sun day.

Olen Henderson Velma Henderson Egypt Horace Golden

Weekend Visits and Church News Across Ada Area

A series of social visits and family gatherings across Ada and nearby towns is reported. Families including Delozier, Archer, Reamy, Cochran, Keeling, Smith, Agee, Tilley, Law, and Pennington interact with relatives and friends across Ada, Valley View Hospital, and Stonewall, with Easter observances noted and church attendance at 56.

Weekend visits across multiple families in Oklahoma towns

A statewide roundup lists numerous visits among families in Ada, Pickett, Vit Hugh, Konawa, Healdton, Oil Center, Vaness, and Union Hill. Notables include Rev S S Walker, the Haines and Welchard families, and mourners Kenneth Little of Michigan attends Albert Little's funeral at Union Hill.

Kenneth Little Michigan Albert Little Union Hill

Kenneth visits Gray family and friends in Westview

Kenneth travels to see Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Rickey and Russell in Westview and to meet Jess Little on Friday.

Kenneth Bob Gray Rickey and Russell Westview Jess Little

Local families visit Horton and Delozier households

A weekend visit brought together Mr and Mrs Jimmy Jennings Mrs Roger Stone Mr and Mrs Earl Glen Horton and family Mr and Mrs Vernon McCurdy and family Mr and Mrs Shelton Curtis Patsy and Billy Ada and others with Mr and Mrs E L Horton. Additionally Mr and Mrs Paul Golden and family joined Mr and Mrs Horton at the home of Mr and Mrs John Delozier.

Jimmy Jennings Roger Stone Earl Glen Horton Vernon McCurdy Shelton Curtis Patsy Billy Ada E. L. Horton Paul Golden Horton John Delozier

Wichita Couple Visits Local Mrs. Karr Family

Mr and Mrs Forrest Drake and family from Wichita Kansas visit Mr and Mrs W C Karr, sharing a social call at their home.

Ada Guests Share Sunday Dinner at Jones Home

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Benny Jones included Mr and Mrs John Lee Latta Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee and family and Mr and Mrs James Hayes and Sherry all of Ada Also visiting over the weekend were Mr and Mrs Charles Dickerson Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks Nicoma Park Terry Newcomb Nicoma Park Mr and Mrs Fred Jones Ada and Delphia Jones Ada.

Benny Jones John Lee Latta Alfred Lee James Hayes Sherry Ada Charles Dickerson Ray Hicks Nocoma Park Terry Newcomb Nicoma Park Fred Jones Delphia Jones

Ada hosts social visit list in weekend gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Agee and family visited Mr. and Mrs. George Graham and Mrs. Tish ia Ross, all of Ada, Saturday.

Tom Agee George Graham Tishia Ross Ada

Egg Hunt Follows Noon Lunch

A noon meal was served and an egg hunt followed as part of the community event.

Annual Union Hill School Dinner Egg Hunt and Ball Game

Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and family attended the Sports mens Club Oakman Monday night. Union Hill School held its annual dinner egg hunt and ball game Friday marking 22 years of the event. Visitors included Mrs Christian and daughter in law Chickasha Mrs Patsy McAnal ly Linda and Vicky Ada and Rev S S Walker. Prizes went to Stephen Newby Helen Bean and Linda Miller.

Charles Coplen Sportsmens Club Oakman Lee Keeling Union Hill School Christian Chickasha Patsy McAnally Linda Vicky Ada S. S. Walker Stephen Newby Helen Bean Linda Miller

Dorothy Matthews Visits Parish Chapel In Wa Panucka

Miss Dorothy Matthews of Wa panucka visited Wednesday and Wednesday night with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson and attended Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. and Mrs. Henson were in Shawnee Thursday visiting Rev. and Mrs. Tom Henson. They then visited Brittion and Harrell Crawford in Tupelo and Gary Voyles in Ada with Elmer Crawford and family.

Florence Isaacs Dorothy Matthews Wapanucka P. O. Henson Oil Center

Gray family weekend visit sequence at local base

Rodney Gray at Sheppard Air Force Base spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray. Bill Worchester Ada and Raymond Thompson visited Saturday with Mike Gray. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Mike Vickie and Rodney at his parents Orin and wife.

Rodney Gray Sheppard Air Force Base Vernon Gray Mike Vickie Bill Worchester Ada Raymond Thompson Mike Gray Rodney Orin Gray

Hale family spends Easter with in laws in Oklahoma City

Rev and Mrs James Hale and family of Oklahoma City spent the Easter holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Little in the city.

James Galey Kelly Lawton David Galey James Hale Oklahoma City Bruce Little

Prince Family Visits Weldon Prince at Biloxi Base

Mr and Mrs Scott Prince and Randy and Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra spent the weekend at Keesler Air Force Base near Biloxi Mississippi visiting Weldon Prince.

Scott Prince Randy Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Miss Weldon Prince

Local Visits Include Magar Family Gatherings

Mrs Irene Klutts and Miss Ruth Magar visited Ada and Center residents Mrs Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Mary Magar of Stratford Saturday evening. The group also included Mr and Mrs Ray Magar Mr and Mrs Owen Magar Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Mamie Tucker who visited Mr and Mrs Jim Magar last week.

Irene Klutts Stratford Ruth Magar Ada Ray Magar Center Owen Magar Ahloso Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Mamie Tucker Jim Magar Verneice Dryden Mrs. Dryden Mary Magar

Nelson family visits extend a Thursday gathering

Mr and Mrs D V Nelson and family called Thursday night with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson. Mrs Jewell Boyd and Mrs Leo Nelson visited Mrs Dorothy Joe Shawnee and children Friday evening.

D. V. Nelson Leo Nelson Jewell Boyd Dorothy Joe Shawnee

Sunday Guests and Hospital Visit Highlights

Day guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington included Pug Garrett at Sunday dinner. Hansel Burk and Pug Garrett visited Ray Steven M P Hatchett and Mrs Myrtle Roberts in Valley View Hospital Sunday evening.

Ad Mrs Milo Pennington Pug Garrett Hansel Burk Ray Steven M. P. Hatchett Myrtle Roberts Valley View Hospital

Tucker Family Visits From Across Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tucker and daughter from Bartlesville joined relatives in Oklahoma City over the weekend. Also visiting were the Delbert Tucker and Charlie Hunter families with sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanders and son. Dorothea Cathy and Londa attended Monday supper with Mrs. Ollie Tucker.

Johnnie Tucker Bartlesville Delbert Tucker Charlie Hunter Oklahoma City Robert Sanders Ray Eppler Rance Tucker M. R. Tucker Dorothea Cathy Londa Ollie Tucker

Local visits span Ponape and Oklahoma City social rounds

Mr and Mrs Jim Blanken ship and daughter Dorothy Jo Shawnee visited Ponape. Mrs Opal Ward and Mrs Carolyn Ward with Florence Isaacs visited Sunday in Oklahoma City with Florence's daughter and family Mr and Mrs J A Patton Johnna Kay and Gregg. Florence Isaacs and Mr and Mrs Steven Gray were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray.

Jim Blankenship Dorothy Jo Shawnee Opal Ward Carolyn Ward Florence Isaacs Oklahoma City Florence J. A. Patton Johnna Kay Gregg Steven Gray Vernon Gray

Family Visits and Easter Gatherings Across Towns

Mr and Mrs C W Law and Mr and Mrs J W Law were in Shawnee on business. Mrs Aleta Law, patient at Valley View Hospital, may now receive visitors. Rita Jackson Gregg and Lynette Law with Euel Potter and son picnicked in Sulphur. Harold Dozier Tulsa visited in Max Law home with Oleta Barnes and Elma Law. Pat Law and J W Law visited Stratford. Norvin Nessel family hosted Larry Nessel Lamesa Bruce Adkins Levelland Dorothy Nessel J W Law. Easter visitors included Larry Nessel Bruce Adkins and Norvin Nessel family. Dorothy Nessel and Jewell Nessel with daughter and baby visited Elma Law.

J. W. Law Melvin Barnes Odessa Tex Harold Dozier Terri Cyndee Tulsa Max Law Gregg Lynette C. W. Law Rita Jackson Euel Potter and Son J. W Elma Law Shawnee Aleta Law Valley View Hospital Lynette Law Oleta Barnes Pat Law Stratford Norvin Nessel Larry Nessel Lamesa Bruce Adkins Levelland Dorothy Nessel Jewell Nessel

Holiday Visit Brightens Lawton and Va Ness Families

Mrs. Virginia Harrison and children from Lawton join Mrs. Clara Walker and children from Va ness to spend the Eastern holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller. The group attended Garr Corner church Sunday morning.

Virginia Harrison Lawton Clara Walker Vaness Troy Miller Garr Corner

Mr Odell Jones and Family Visit Saturday

Mr Odell Jones and his wife visited Saturday with his parents Rev Bert Jones and Mrs. Jones.

Odell Jones Rev Bert Jones

Francis Visit Highlights Local Families

Visiting Wednesday afternoon were Mrs. Bob Hooser and family with Rev. and Mrs. Noel Brandon plus David and Gary from Wewoka. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Benny Fisher with son Billy and wife Karen from Claremore. Others traveled to Pierce City Missouri to see B A Buchannan and Charles L Suttles families with Pauline Harwood and Kate Trendley. H L Kirkes family hosted relatives while Vernon Stokes Larry Latham and Michelle joined Sunday dinner with Nick Wolfe.

Pat Hooser Bob Hooser Bob Noel Brandon David Gary Wewoka Benny Fisher Billy Karen Claremore Don Buchannan Denice Pam Peggy Debbie Pierce City B. A. Buchannan Charles L. Suttles Pauline Harwood Tulsa Kate Trendley Vernon Stokes Mikes Larry Latham Michelle Nick Wolfe

Visiting Families Seen With Local Residents

The text notes Mr and Mrs Dude Rice visiting with Mr and Mrs Sid Kellogg and their son and family Mr and Mrs Burt Kellogg and Steve from Oklahoma City during a stay here last week.

Sid Kellogg Burt Kellogg Steve Oklahoma City

Weekend Visit Brings Wilson Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson hosted a full house over the weekend with visitors from Midland Texas including their son and his family Clenis Wilson Vickie and Buster and from Oklahoma City their daughter and family Jack Martin Diana Danny Mr and Mrs Glen Byers Frieda Debbie Buddy and Lisa staying with them for the gathering.

Bob Wilson Midland Tex Clenis Wilson Vickie Buster Oklahoma City Jack Martin Diana Danny Glen Byers Frieda Debbie Buddy Lisa

Easter Weekend Picnic With Harrison Family in Holdenville

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Harrison hosted weekend guests including Florita Hodges his mother and Joe Stuart with Norisa Delena and Wichita Kansas, along with Davis Harrison and Mary Ann Seminole. The group visited Holdenville Lake for a picnic fishing and an Easter egg hunt.

Carlos Harrison Florita Hodges Joe Stuart Norisa Delena Wichita Kan Davis Harrison Mary Ann Seminole Holdenville Lake

Visiting Norris Family Amid Weekend Gathering

Visiting Mr and Mrs Dolph Norris over the weekend were several family members including their son and family Douglas Norris with Butch and Nancy Sherman, two Norris sisters in Amarillo Texas, and Mrs Lessa Snider in Oklahoma City, with Mr and Mrs J R Reed and Rob in Dallas Texas.

Dolph Norris Douglas Norris Butch Nancy Sherman Norris R. N. McMahon Amarillo Tex Lessa Snider Oklahoma City J. R. Reed Rob Dallas

Birthday Celebration for Rusty Kirkes in Ada and Rus

Mrs. May Conner of Ada hosts a family gathering with relatives from Carlsbad New Mexico Wichita Kansas Chickasha and Rus ty to celebrate Rusty Kirkes 14th birthday with a large cake and ice cream.

Bill Kirkes Gay Kirk Dell and Ross Carlsbad N.M Max Kirkes Rusty Billy Wichita Kan Gus Linda

Weekend visitors at the John Stinson home

Weekend visitors at the John Stinson home included their son and family from Oklahoma City led by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stinson with Laurie and Jimmy Jr. The Counts family from Leon Oklahoma and Parker family from Muskogee joined, along with Mrs Stinsons sister and husband Gail Parker. Mrs Hattie Harris returned to Muskogee with her daughter Mrs Parker for a visit.

John Stinson Jimmy Stinson Laurie Jimmy Jr Oklahoma City Charles Counts Chad Chuck Leon Okla

Mr and Mrs Carl Christy Return to Francis Community

Mr and Mrs Carl Christy return to the Francis community after months living in Independence Missouri.

Carl Christy Francis Independence, Mo

Konawa and Shawnee residents visit Lake Texoma for picnic day

Visiting groups from Konawa and Shawnee spent Easter weekend at Lake Texoma enjoying fishing and picnicking. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bob Biggs and extended family plus several Konawa residents and friends from Tulsa.

Bob Biggs Bob Nolin Dobbs Santa Paula Calif

Day Visitors Mentioned for Konawa Couple

Mr and Mrs Jerry Collingsworth of Konawa were noted as day visitors in the local society listing. They were observed during a community gathering with several neighbors present and shared greetings with attendees.

Jerry Collingsworth Konawa

Weekend guests include Harrold Chaffin family

Mr and Mrs Harrold Chaffin hosted weekend visitors their children Charles McDaniel and family Charlotte Pam and Terry Norman.

Harrold Chaffin Charles McDaniel Charlotte Pam Terry Norman

Marine visits Francis with Petty family at Camp Pendleton

Pfc. Richard M. Johnston of the Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton California visited Francis last week with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Petty and family.

Richard M. Johnston Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Francis Gene Petty

Picnic at Holdenville Lake with Gold family group

Mr and Mrs Raymond Gold and their children Kay Judy Sandra Lloyd and Tina spent Sunday at Holdenville Lake for a family picnic and fishing outing.

Raymond Golden Kay Judy Sandra Lloyd Tina Holdenville Lake

Petty Family Visits in Ardmore Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Gene Petty Pauletta and Ronnie traveled to Ardmore Sunday to visit Van cilles parents Mr and Mrs Dee Billings and Kay Their daughter Becky spent the weekend with her grandparents in the same visit setting

Gene Petty Pauletta Ronnie Ardmore Vancille Dee Billings Kay Becky

Francis Baptist youth retreat at Falls Creek

Last weekend the Francis Baptist Church sent a group to a Falls Creek retreat. Sponsors preparing meals included Rev and Mrs Dudley Bristow Mr and Mrs Mann Wynn and Mr and Mrs Gene Petty. Attendees listed include Lonnie Current Darlene Estes Doris Corvin Judy Corvin Debbie Coolier Cathy Neely Eddie Linda Wayne Christian Terry Hood Kay Poorman Lan Vandiver Richard Bailey Sharon Wynn Judy Beach Ronnie Wiser Ronnie Petty Pauletta Petty Rodney Guinn Gary Wade Marilyn Wynn Pfc Richard Johnston Miss Carolyn Reynolds Earth Tex.

The Francis Baptist Church Falls Creek Dudley Bristow Mann Wynn Gene Petty Lonnie Current Darlene Estes Doris Judy Corvin Debbie Coolier Cathy Neely Eddie Linda Wayne Christian Terry Hood Kay Poorman Lan Vandiver Richard Bailey Sharon Wynn Judy Beach Ronnie Wiser Pauletta Ronnie Petty Rodney Guinn Gary Wade Hubert Marilyn Wynn Pfc Richard Johnston Carolyn Reynolds Earth Tex

Francis School Students Enjoy Picnic and Egg Hunt

The third through eighth grade children at Francis School enjoyed a Friday picnic lunch followed by an egg hunt, sharing a lively outdoor celebration.

The Francis School

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Mrs. Lavona Jones Don Delozier Larry Archer Dale Jerry Reamy Rube Delozier Helen Estell Johnson Emporia Lela Johnson J. W. McAnally Alvin McAnally Tammy Sunday Elmer Cochran Midwest City Dean Underwood Grandfield Dewayne Coffey George Cochran F.L. Cunningham George Smith Callie East Keeling Nancy Fox Raymond Stephens Velma Cox Glen Agee Travis and Gynn Emmett Agee Shelly Bryd Stonewall June Sexton McLish J. B. Jones Gene Steel Beverly Barbara Fairview Gerald Tilley Kyle Sharron Dickerson Arlington Tex R.E. Tilley Carline McNutt Barbara Newby Kathy Stephen Lavona Jones Karl Tilley Carlton Bebee Carlton Church of God Doyle Newby Basket Clifford Lamb Roger Wesley Farmer Ruby Fedrick Donna Kay Wanda Lamb Charles Wood Baby John Wood Kate Wood Mae Majors E. C. Caviner H. R John and Ruby Wood Orin Clay Connie Calvin Pennington Ed Dunkin Wynnewood Bobbi Anthony Pennington Donnie Pennington Jim Johnson Carl Hellman Myrtle Newton Tommy Johnson Hazel Henson Tommy Loretta Kite Healdton Vernon Scaff Joe Huckerby Okmulgee Standridge Roy Rushing Bill Collins Ally Phelps Tina Cosby Pickett Ola Fraley Carson Philip Poindexter Nora Roper Sybie Collins Bobby Collins Fraley Roger Cosby Billy Joe Adams Maggie Johnson Terry Robinson Robert Golden Lynda George Morgan Paul Fitzhugh Murry Golden Golden Mack Welchard J. W. Haines Harold Haines Susan Forrest Drake Wichita, Kan W. C. Karr H. L. Kirkes Mrs Dude Rice James Lee Effie Millican Geneva Joyce Afton Raymond Williams Raynell Margie Harms Robert Harms Rosie Lee B. J. Bottoms Jimmy Bottoms Southern Democrat Court OF Criminal Appeals Connie V Southern Kiatiome State Federal Deposit Southwestern Bell
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