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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
2
Mrs. Kit Thomas reports visitors from McAlester and Bartlesville to rural churches including Ross Pentecostal Holiness and Morris Memorial Baptist. Attendees read Bible verses, sang hymns, and an Easter egg hunt was held for a first grader. 34 Bibles and 37 attendees noted.
Mrs Hazel Williams and Mr Roy Kindrick with Mrs Kindrick visit a local event, meeting attendees and noting community ties in a short social record.
The 1935 farm labor bargaining law remains unlikely to gain momentum this year after Secretary Orville Freeman floated it. A Senate bill would extend price-and-market agreements to all farm products, building on current crop provisions. In the House, a labor-bargaining bill for large farms passed the Education and Labor Committee, requiring recognition of a union chosen by a majority of workers.
A divorce proceeding concludes with Homer Frank Duty and Goldie Leona Duty ending their marriage. The case records the dissolution of the union and identifies the parties involved.
The United States grants more patents than any of the nearly 100 countries with patent systems, highlighting its dominant position in global intellectual property creation and protection efforts.
P O 2 C Fred Allen visited Mr. and Mrs. C H Allen over the weekend as he neared Florida after a recent return from Vietnam.
Mr and Mrs Gene Reeves and Mr and Mrs David Morrison of Big Springs Texas spent the weekend with Mrs Reeves parents Mr and Mrs C H Allen. They also visited his mother Mrs Pearl Reeves. Mrs Blanch Allen visited Mrs C H Allen Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Charles Floyd hosts and visits with multiple relatives including Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Gilstrap in Roff and Savanna. A cake decoration demonstration at the OSU Extension Center is noted, with several family members and friends attending across Thursday to Sunday.
Mrs Weda Shortes, Mrs Leah Shortes, Mrs B F Lancaster and Janie, Debbie Gray, Debbie Shortes and Dava Gray attended the ballgame at Stonewall Tuesday.
Londa McLaughlin Alva Shortes and Rhonda visited Mr and Mrs B F Lancaster Sun Mr and Mrs G A Henry visited Mr and Mrs B F Lancaster Saturday.
Mrs Cal Acord and Mrs Cal vin Grace visited Mrs Stan Frischetti in Ada on Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Jan George of Lubbock Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs W P George over the Easter holidays. The group attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sunday with extended family including Mr and Mrs Lee George and Roxanne.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor and Cindy of Cromwell visited Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley Sunday and attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr and Mrs Garvin Glover undertook a business trip to Oklahoma City on Monday.
Mrs. Belle Wilburn hosted over the weekend with guests including Mrs. Marie Wilburn from Wynnewood Mr and Mrs. Raymond Rains of Granite Mr and Mrs. Joe Allen Wilburn of Tulsa and Joey and Charley Wilburn Also Charles Craig Wilburn from Little Rock Ark spent the Easter holiday with his mother Mrs. Belle Wilburn.
Mrs May Cooper is listed as a patient at Valley View Hospital. No further details are provided about her condition or admission date.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stone, Mrs. Lela Wall, Darlene, Sherry, Marie, and Susie Roundtree visited Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs James Hayes Cony and Sherry and Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny visited Mr and Mrs John Lee.
At Union Hill Baptist Church in Corpus Christi Texas attendance reached 86 for Sunday services. Rev Don Newby led both services with the Primary Class studying Peter and the Junior Class presenting Easter readings. Electa Tex and Lynda Golden performed piano and youth choir pieces Christ Arose. Birthday songs honored Etta Garrett Kathy Newby and Nora Lancaster. Visitors listed include the Underwoods Richardson Teel Poindexters and others from Texas cities.
Kathy Newby led the Sunday night Bible drill while Billy Joe Adams read most of the scripture and Russell Gray recited the 23rd Psalm.
An accident report lists drivers Don Austin Neal Pamela Sue Matthews G M Bagby Robert Dale Pegg John David Wilson Everett C Huber and John Steven Howard with offenses such as driving left of center speeding in posted zones and improper speed. notes license status for several drivers.
Mr. and Mrs. F O Jones welcomed visitors R E Tilley and Lisa McNutt during a recent call at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose spent Easter Sunday with Mrs. Rose's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Crockett, in Stroud.
Mrs Lena Cochran and her grandson Terry Underwood of Moore visited Mrs Daisy Binion on Wednesday in a family gathering. Mrs Yvonne Gray also joined the visit, sharing news and hospitality.
The Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham hosted Easter Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Waren Cunningham at Oil Center. Also present were Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and family of Electra Texas and Tony Pannell of Ada.
Mrs Myrtle Archer spent several days visiting her three daughters in Fort Worth. She stayed with Mrs Gus Pisano and family, Mrs Lindsey McCoy and family, and Mrs Paul Gamill and family. Lindell brought his mother home. other relatives also visited Kingston and nearby families.
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney visited Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins in Ada accompanied by Keith and Norma. The short report highlights a family gathering in Ada with no additional details provided.
Mrs. Etta Garrett visited Mr and Mrs Lee Parker in Ada. Myra Nell Garrett visited Mrs. Craig Dunn in Pickett and Janie Farmer in Dallas visited Mrs. Garrett and Myra Nell. Janie Farmer and Myra Garrett visited Jo Ann Shackelford in Ada on Saturday.
Last week Mr. and Mrs Walter McAnally hosted a gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs William Henson and Billy, Mr. and Mrs James Rhynes and family, Mr. and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family, Mr. and Mrs J T Tatum and family, Mrs Lela Johnson, Mr. and Mrs Johnnie Allen and family, Mr. and Mrs Gary McAnally, Mr. and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy and Bill McAnally in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Rus sell and Ricky were Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O E Gray in Center.
Binghamham visited Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and their children Mike Mark and Sondra on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Underwood and Terry Moore visited the Cochrans. Several locals attended a Vanoss elementary operetta The Wedding of the Flowers with Union Hill children. A Murray Golden family reunion and Easter activities were enjoyed by many in the area.
The column lists a string of social events and visits including the New family at a Fitzhugh Baptist youth rally, Lynda Golden visiting the Holland family, an Easter egg hunt in Vaness, fishing at Arbuckle Lake, corrections on a hospital patient, and multiple visits among Oklahoma City, Anadarko, Stratford and surrounding residents to various households, religious gatherings, and weekend calls.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and others visited Rev and Mrs Don Newby Sunday to celebrate Kathy s seventh birthday. The party featured a white and pink birthday cake. Kathy and Stephen then visited Mr and Mrs Billie Joe Adams and family Sunday with Joni Rhonda and Pam involved.
Mrs Laura Haines along with Mike and Susan visited Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and Mark during a social gathering. The brief note records a family visit with named participants present.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and family were joined by the Rev and Mrs Doyle Newby and Jearl the Rev Don Newby and family Troy Ward Nora Roper Sybil Collins Mike Palmer Terry Crawley Barbara Horton and Vickie Andrews Vickie Andrews spent Thursday night with Rhonda and Joni Adams.
The audience at Vaness Thursday included Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and family Mike Susan Ina Haines the Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and family Mr and Mrs Smith and family Mr and Mrs Summers and family Verna Lou Tatum and children Mrs Billy Adams and children the Rev and Mrs Don Newby and children Mrs Lavona Jones Mrs Fern Long and children Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and children and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose.
Jear Newby Mike Palmer and Rhonda and Joni Adams played guitars and sang in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp hosted Easter at their family home with a large reunion including Mr. and Mrs. John Layne, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Williford, Chrystal and C. L. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Badgett, Susan and Shawn, Ms. A. B. Northam, Dennis and Matthew, V. C. Layne, Ada, and Roger Layne and Roger Jr. Pictures were taken and the children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt.
Mrs. Ralph Teel and others visited Fort Worth for a weekend with the Stringers. Mrs. Billy Adams and Mrs. Nora Lancaster hosted an Easter egg hunt for the church's primary and beginners classes with treats afterward.
Mrs. Bettie Cunningham kept Mark Welch Monday while his mother went to a doctor for a checkup. Sondra Welch visited Susan Haines Monday.
David Peters and Jack Woods visited Sunday while J W Kirkes came Thursday to see Mr and Mrs Clarence Karr. Mrs Karr visited Daisy Bin- and the note ends abruptly with incomplete information.
Mr and Mrs Robert Golden with Mike and Lynda visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Morgan in Byars on Sunday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs John Morgan and son Edmond Mr and Mrs George Morgan and children in Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Dale Cumbie and children in Elk City Mr and Mrs Bill Walters and family and Mrs Emma Skaggs and Junior Skaggs.
The Union Hill Church of God reported 58 worshippers Sunday morning and 37 at the Wednesday young people's meeting. An egg hunt at the schoolhouse produced prize eggs found by Robbie Wayne and William Lee Smith. The annual supper at the schoolhouse netted 70 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling hosted Easter family gathering including Charles Coplen and family George Smith and family Judy Lockard Asher Jean Smith and Wayne Newton. After lunch the children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt with Georgia Lee Smith locating the prize egg.
James Rhynes and family were joined by Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Rhynes and Michele, Vanessa, Mrs. Evelyn Rhynes and children Sandy and Debbie Allen, and Connie Long.
Mr and Mrs Tommie John son and children were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Jimmie Johnson in Emporia Kansas confirming a family visit.
Bill McAnally and Johnnie Allen couples visited William Henson with Tammy and Lela Johnson and others in a social gathering at the Henson home.
A Sulphur Easter Sunday gathering featured Mr. and Mrs. Merdis Summers and their children along with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Tatum and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tatum sharing a family picnic.
Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally visited Mr and Mrs Bill Mc Anally in Ada on Tuesday strengthening local social ties and family connections.
Johnnie Long and Barbara Kirby attended Sunday services at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada, reflecting a routine weekly worship gathering.
Mr and Mrs F O Jones visited Mrs Eula Kirkes who is a patient at Valley View Hospital during a recent period. The note records a familial visit and hospital care context.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden and Lawrence Archer traveled to Oklahoma City for a business trip, tying up meetings and establishing plans for upcoming ventures.
Mrs. Gus Pisano hosted a birthday dinner for her mother during a Fort Worth visit. The white orchid iced cake bore the inscription Happy Birthday Mother. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pisano with children, Mr. and Mrs. Mack McCoy and children, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gamill and children, Lindell Archer and the honoree Mrs. Myrtle Archer. Tom Hurley visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goodman and their family.
A brief report notes a visit to Mrs Eula Kirkes at Valley View Hospital this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Bethune and Kim and Tim Bethune of Huntsville Alabama spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Tilley. Mr. and Mrs. John Tilley and Mrs. Bethune and children attended the operetta at Vanoss Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Billy Delozier with Mickala and Jeff traveled to Oklahoma City on a business trip. The group identified opportunities and planned meetings with local firms during their visit.
Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny join Mr and Mrs Al fred Lee and family Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee and family and Mr and Mrs James Hayes and family for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs John Lee in Latta.
Mrs Annette Jones and Ken ny were dinner guests of the Rev and Mrs Don Newby, Kathy and Stephen Saturday.
The notice mentions Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jones on Monday with additional reference to Jean Payette and John Tilley. The fragment outlines social acknowledgments or announcements involving named individuals.
Mrs Jo Northcutt marked her birthday on April 5 with a surprise party at her daughter and son-in-law Charles Balthrop’s home. Guests included Samps McCown and Dewain McCown families and several nieces and nephews, with sons Haskell Bennie and Hobart Northcutt attending.
Mr and Mrs John Knighten hosted as guest Saturday his niece Mrs Chester Knighten Betty Myers a senior at Byng and daughter of Mr and Mrs Bufford Myers and David Kel ly Francis were married Friday at the New Bethel Baptist A wedding shower was held Monday night at the home of Mrs Drexel Sales for the bride
Miss Barbara Treat visited Mrs Charles Bundy on Saturday. The social call occurred in the local neighborhood with no further details.
Mrs Loyd Sanders visited her son and family Mr and Mrs John Balthrop and sons in Kona wa on Monday and Pearl Roberts in Ada on Tuesday.
Mrs Don Balthrop visited Dell Walker who is recovering from mumps as of Thursday.
The senior girl Miss Sharlet Shope wins the Miss Ada Contest. Mr. and Mrs. Doyal Bratton, Mark and Carla Chapman visit, and Mrs. G. W. Glass and son from Coalgate visit Sunday.
Mrs Lucille Service visited her brother and his wife, Mr and Mrs Bill Price, in a local household.
Nancy Pierce spent Saturday night with Marsha and Teresa Balthrop. They played skat together, sharing a casual social gathering in town.
Mr and Mrs Merdith Summers with Tammy and Sharon visited his mother Mrs I C Summers on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Babe Balthrop and her mother Mrs. Margie Muncrief visited Arkansas with relatives over the week.
The New Bethel Baptist Church reported a 75 person attendance on Easter Sunday morning reflecting community participation in the service.
Fernie Cass and Darryl Teel are honored as seniors of the week at Byng High School for their leadership and academic accomplishments.
Barbara Treat spent the weekend with Donna Balthrop, sharing time and activities during the period noted.
A Head Start and kindergarten class visited the plane PGA in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, observing the aircraft and learning about its features.
Mrs. Ted Ebriie visited Mr. and Mrs. H. D. McKinzie in Allen on Thursday.
J. R. Corvin has been re-elected as a member of the local school board, securing another term amid community discussions on district policy and education funding.
Twelve student teachers were assigned to teachers and classes. Gaye Baxley will be with Miss Clemons, Janie Birdwell Howell with Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Fowler, Susan Fabree with Mrs. Milligan and Mrs. Ford, Waymon Grimes with Mrs. Cook, Paul Lambert with Mr. Keller and Mr. Allen, Phillip Parks with Mr. Tilley and Mr. Stevens, Francis Williams with Mrs. Dellinger, Patricia Lovelace with Mrs. Fowler and Larry Jordan with Mrs. Cook.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Emil Sanders recently were their daughter Mrs Mike Stokes and a son James Sanders as a family update from the residence.
Brace Balthrop marked his 11th birthday on April 5 with a party. Guests included Mike Rich Bobby Service Eugene Pierce Gregg Atkinson his grandmother Mrs Loyd Sanders and mother Mrs Don Balthrop.
March 25 personnel of the First National Bank honored Byng athletes for winning the state championship. Trophies were presented to team members. Cheerleaders were also honored.
Sandra Lamb spent the week end with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Horn in Ada. Mrs Melba Horn visited in the home of her sister Mrs Thelma Lamb on Tuesday.
A brief line notes that forty seven pupils from the junior and senior high schools completed a draft project or form, reflecting modest enrollment activity.
Mrs. Roy Beal was released from the hospital Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Latham spent Easter Sunday with their Larry Latham and daughter Paoli. Others from Ada visiting were her folks Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Stokes and Mrs. Mike Stokes.
Mr. and Mrs. Luke McMillian hosted visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lewis of Broken Arrow and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Richardson and Betty.
Mrs Loyd Sanders, Jerry Balthrop, and Dee Ann meet in Oklahoma City Saturday to greet Terry Reed of Oakdale California who flew in for the funeral of his father Tillman Reed. Services were held Monday at 2 p m with Reed returning home.
Mrs Jim Henry Muncrief and Anna visited Mrs Loyd Sanders on Monday night. Muncrief, a niece of Sanders, came to attend services for Tillman Reed.
The Wilkersons hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Walker and their daughters Jim My Collins and Ronnie Barrett from Houston Texas. Rex Williams Jessie Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Biggs also called on Saturday.
Mrs. Lee Whitehead has returned home after an extended visit in California.
Mrs Mildred Clay of Oklahoma City traveled to visit her mother Mrs Annie Wilson and Duke.
The Midway Assembly of God Church reported 65 attendees in Sunday School this Sunday. An Easter luncheon was served after the services.
Mr and Mrs Vern Wilson and their son spent the weekend with Mrs Allen and her daughters in McAlester visiting the Allen family.
Mr and Mrs R L West and their children from Hartshorne visited Mrs Loyd Sanders in Francis for the Francis Alumni reunion on Saturday and called on his parents there.
Mrs James R Scott and her children visited Mrs Don Balthrop and her children Sunday in a neighborly call.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Roan and Carolyn of Amarillo spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kifer and family in Stonewall and with Mrs. Pauline Roan and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Jim Goss and Brad and Dianne of Topeka Kan spent Easter weekend with the Bullard and Goss families. Also joining Easter Sunday were Mrs Ronnie Rowe and children Debbie Kenny of Maud and Wayne Bullard and Susie Ellis.
Mrs. Alberta Harmon of Okmulgee is visiting her niece and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ganus and Cathy.
Raymond Ellis underwent ear surgery in Oklahoma City on Monday and has returned to his duties at work, resuming normal activities.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Fred McKeel and Margaret Sunday were John McKeel of Oklahoma City a niece Mrs Bill Upchurch and son David of McAlester and her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Ronnie Gan of Sand Springs A Saturday night supper guest was Mrs Arnold Melton of Oklahoma City a friend of Margaret
Visiting Mr and Mrs C A Acker Easter Sunday were their two grandsons and families Mr and Mrs Bernie Acker Stevie Leslie and Deanne and Mr and Mrs Charles Acker and Kim Greenville Tex.
Carl Burkhart son of Mr and Mrs Joe Burkhart Chandler and grandson of Mrs Rosa Burkhart Stonewall has finished his basic training in the Navy at San Diego Calif and is now home on leave.
Visiting over Easter were Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Wardlow of Oklahoma City. They were joined by their mother in law Mrs. Jerry Hurt of Corpus Cove Texas and their grandson and wife Mr. and Mrs. Les Wardlow of Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams also visited at the Wardlow home.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Jim Williams were their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Ray Griffin in Hobbs New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Ray Griffin also visited her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Herman Stokes in Roff.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cooper of Ada spent Wednesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Cooper.
Wilbur Harden of Mutual died March 28. He was a brother of Ruth Cooper of Stonewall and Paul Harden of Ada. Mr and Mrs Claud Cooper and grandson Doyle Cooper of Ardmore attended services at Mutual.
Mrs Wallie McKay of Ada visited Mrs Mattie Morris during the Easter weekend. (Continued on page three).
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