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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
3
Mrs Elsie Blankenship and Mrs Lurene Herion spent Easter with their children Mr and Mrs Maurice Herion and family in Konawa Oklahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hall tour Texas visiting relatives. Cora Hall of Overton is hospitalized. Billie Robinson and daughter Brenda of White Oak, and Jimmy Hall with two daughters of Longview are also visiting.
Mrs Ruth McNutt visited her son and family Jack McNutt and Jackie, in Velma she had earlier visited Ross McNutt and family, and she was en route home to Okemah.
Mrs Myrtle Fuller of Seagraves Texas spent the Easter weekend with her niece Mrs Mattie Morris.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Barnes with Rodney and Rachel visited Clyde s parents Mr and Mrs George Barnes in Ada on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Harper and their son spent Easter with his mother, Mrs. Minnie Harper, sharing family time and holiday greetings.
Mr and Mrs Bill Hensley of Woodward and their family spent the Easter weekend with Mrs H L Davis and her husband in an extended family gathering hosted by the Davises.
Mr and Mrs Bob Granger and their children Bobby and Leslie visited Mrs Grangers parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus and Cathy in Oklahoma City during Easter.
Mr and Mrs W C Elliott of Atoka Mr and Mrs John Gibson Johnny and Pam of Yukon Mr and Mrs Jim Stone and boys Mr and Mrs F L Gibson Mr and Mrs Pete Gibson and Scotty and Mrs CL Gibson enjoyed a picnic dinner at Gibson Lake Easter Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Caldwell spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs H H Phillips in a social gathering reported in local society notes.
Mrs Izola McKeel and Margaret visited her brother and wife Mr and Mrs T T Lowman on Saturday in a brief social item noting family hospitality and a weekend visit.
Mr and Mrs Troy Lilley Mrs Emma Bandy and Mrs Willie Myrick visited their father and stepmother the Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley Tuesday. The Lilleys returned to Ada with them and spent the night with Mr and Mrs Oleth Myrick. Troy Lilley who is here from California visited his brother Jesse Lilley Holdenville recently.
The Free Will Baptist Church held a homecoming Sunday. Lucian Roan and his wife and daughter Carolyn from Amarillo Texas returned home Monday and his mother Pauline Roan joined them for a visit.
A reader gratitude note thanks Mr James Born and Mrs Born for subscribing to the weekly edition. The brief appreciation highlights the couple's support and loyalty to the paper.
CENTER By MRS. RAE GARRETT Mr. and Mrs. Leon Garrett of Ulysses Kansas visited their daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Pat Andrews in Oklahoma City from Sunday through Tuesday. They also called on his sister and baby Mrs. Tip Vanderer and Rebecca. Paula and Patty were in school and Jack was at work. They also visited his uncle and wife Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Austell. Ulysses Kansas arrived at Rae Garrett's home Tuesday afternoon and they stayed until Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra visit his mother and guests nightly during a two week vacation. Leon Garrett and Rae Garrett visit McAlester to see son Buddy Garrett and Joleta. Luther Moss hosts Sunday night guests Mackey Johnson and Mark Houston recently returned from Viet Nam and stationed at Altus Air Force Base. Mrs Hall visited California with sons and their families including R L Smith James Hall Gib Smith Mollie Crumley and Lee Woodward on recent travels.
Lynn Slader from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and son. They attended Oil Center church on Sunday and dined with her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. Pug worked Sunday but joined church Sunday night.
Midge McDonald visited his brother Mark McDonald on Sunday afternoon, spending time together at an unspecified location.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray hosted relatives for Easter dinner and an egg hunt. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray with children, Zelma Martin, Beverly and Richard Martin of Oklahoma City, Lawrence Lane with children of Del City, Kenith Cole and family from Connerville, Linda Roberts and boys, Steve Gray and Clark, Vernon Gray, and Clara Chandler with two daughters. The children enjoyed the egg hunts.
In her 90s Grandma Grove is ill and hospitalized. Mrs. Johnnie Grove of Shawnee arrived Friday afternoon and stayed with her Friday night, as several of her children keep vigil with her.
Mr and Mrs Van Ray Reed and their baby visited and had lunch with his father Bill Reed on Sunday. His mother stayed at the hospital with Grandma Grove. Cecil Morris was also a lunch guest.
Mrs Effie Dollahan of California visits her children Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and family and Mr and Mrs Leroy Grove and family in Shawnee. She formerly lived at Center a few years ago and guests hope to see her while she is in town.
Saturday guests of Mrs Carrie Blevins were Mrs Carrol Stewart McAlester and Mrs Thomas Fortner and Gay Lula.
Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Glen Boyd of Ft Worth Texas and Mr and Mrs Joe Bennett with their children Calvin stayed as guests during the weekend hosted by the Boyd family.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Spain and H. C. Long were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Dooley in Wynnewood.
Luke Vick was dismissed from Valley View Hospital on Saturday in what officials described as a routine discharge. No further details were provided regarding the reasons or next steps.
Monday night visitors were Mr and Mrs R I Smith from San Antonio Texas joining Mr and Mrs Bill Jestes for an evening gathering.
Joe Jones was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Friday. The brief incident notes the patient’s arrival for medical care and observation at the facility.
A weekend guest was their daughter Mrs Leon Simpson Crescent visiting the Hemingway household.
Mrs Elsie Eubank was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Friday for unspecified treatment.
Mrs. Alice Goodman of Norman returned home Thursday after visiting her cousin Mrs. Maggie Moore and Mrs. Lela Long.
Mrs Cornia Powell was admitted to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital on Wednesday for unspecified medical treatment.
Mrs Nora Weldon is a holiday guest of her sister Mrs Tommy Tiernan in Tulsa, staying for a festive visit.
Mrs Selma Price and Johnny returned home Thursday from Oklahoma City after attending funeral services for her daughter Mrs Betty Schmid who died Monday following an extended illness.
Mrs Newell Reeves flew to Los Angeles California on Saturday to visit her mother Mrs Ella Emerson and other relatives.
Mrs Ollive Hall visited her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Chuck Watson and their grandson Eugene Watson.
Mrs Ora McPhearson returned home Thursday from Duncan where she visited her daughters and families Mr Guy Jones Mrs Wallace Smith and Mr Shelly Jones.
Royal Isaacs, rather than bringing East er eggs, came home Sunday with mushrooms. He was hiking along the river when the mix up occurred.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore were accompanied home Thursday from Tulsa by Gerald Moore Elmer Moore had surgery in a Tulsa hospital Visiting Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore Sunday was J E Jones Iowa Park Tex
Sunday visitors to Mrs. John Smallfield included her daughters Mrs. Edna Williams of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Grover Marr, and Mr. Marr from Muskogee.
Mrs J W Palmer Mrs Alice Palmer and Brooks attended funeral services Wednesday in Tulsa for Mrs Rena Ward.
Sunday night visitors called on Mrs Ollie Hall at her home in Duncan. The report notes social call details with no further information on identities or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs O D Spitler have purchased the J I Jones Dry Goods Store and plan remodeling while continuing utilities collection. Mr and Mrs Jones previously ran the Peggs Department Store for 30 years. Jewel Thomas sold the Uncle Dudley Store stock and moved it out of Allen.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Ramsey were weekend guests of Coy Ramsey Moore. The note mentions a dry goods store relocation across the street in the Uncle Dudley building and visits by local residents.
Visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clyde Nickell were Roy Holiday Erick The Nickells and the Holidays were neighbors in 1919.
Mrs Charlie Walker, Mrs Ronnie Jarred, Wynne Wood, and Melissa Spann are identified in Ada area records. The snippet lists these individuals with no further context or actions indicated.
Mr. and Mrs. Grez Call of Campbell California are visiting Mrs. Tennie Kemp and Mrs. Axie Call.
Mrs Nora Douglas came home Saturday after a three month visit with relatives in California. Visiting Sunday at the Douglas home were Mrs Loma Douglas and her daughter Mrs Tommy Cooper Duncan.
Sunday visitors to Mrs T K Kidwell included Mr and Mrs Car rol Taylor of Denton Texas Austin Kidwell Ada Mary Ann Kidwell and Deloris Hooper of Dallas Texas and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Erdman of McAlester The Erdman family were weekend guests of her mother Mrs M O Cook and Mr Cook
Visiting Sunday with Mrs Betty Bell and Mr and Mrs H D Yoakum were Mr and Mrs Bill Denton and Jan and Mr and Mrs Morris Bryant Phillip and Greg Ada Mr and Mrs Barnard Glover and Michelle Stonewall and Mrs Denton Mauldin Calvin. Mr and Mrs Guy Pegg were Saturday guests of Mrs Ruby Fender Seminole.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Russell of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Short, according to society notes.
Mr and Mrs Royal Sanders hosted a Sunday birthday party at their home honoring family members. April birthdays include Greg Sanders Randy Hayes Roland Hayes Noel Arnold and Mrs J W Sanders and Mrs R A Sanders. Also present were Jess Sanders Mrs Noel Sanders Mrs Roland Hayes Mr and Mrs Eugene Sanders and Mark Cannady. Ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. W H Little and Linda and Jeff are listed in Hominy in a short social or personal notices item. The brief entry names a family and location, typical of a society column.
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wilkinson were their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilkinson Jolene and Todd Moore Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Moore Tulsa Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wellington Greg and Tony Union Valley and Rickey Julian Ada.
Mrs. Murphy hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bain and their children Gina Brent and Lorne for a weekend at the Murphy residence in Madill, Oklahoma.
Weekend guests of Mrs. Walter Melton Sr included her son Ray Melton and his wife Marilyn with their son Jimmy in Oklahoma City.
Weekend guests of Mrs. Lois Hancock included Vanner Cook of Amity Arkansas and the Hancock family from Corpus Christi Texas Seminole and Midwest City. Leon Hancock broke his arm Sunday while visiting his mother.
Mrs Nettie Cook visits home in Amity Arkansas with her daughter Vanner Cook on a sunny Sunday reaching a family gathering and reunion in the Arkansas community.
Weekend guests include her daughter and family from Grand Prairie Texas plus Ray Melton and daughter from Oklahoma City and Johnny Lang from Coalgate. Also visiting were Robert McCarn Holdenville Kenneth McCarn Ada Guy McCarn Steve Fenton McCarn and children and David McCarn from Atwood.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Vinson Sunday were Mr and Mrs Charlie Vinson Larry and Steve Duncan Mr and Mrs Roy Craft Seminole Mrs Betty Bol en Ada and Ruth Bolen LaHabra Calif Visiting Mr and Mrs Lois Rinehart Sunday were their daughter Mrs Jerry Milney and children Mr and Mrs J D Collins Del City Mr and Mrs Thurman Rinehart Ada and Mr and Mrs Willie Wood all Gerty
There were 155 persons present at the Pentecostal Holiness Church on Sunday. The Rev. Glen Eaves conducted the morning service.
The Oil Center Church acknowledged wedding anniversary gifts to Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves and presented Bibles to Hanse Burk and Florence Isaacs for top Sunday school attendance. Out-of-town visitors included Lonnie Smith Ada Janice Chilcoat Tulsa and others. The Holy Communion was held Sunday night led by Rev Eaves Junior Willoughby and Clifford Lamb. The Lifeliners had 31 members Wednesday with Alene Tucker as president.
The Rev. Gerald Sutton conducted evangelistic services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Henryetta on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker of Tonya and Paula. Paula spent the weekend with her parents.
Mrs Barbara Littles is discharged and returns home after a stay at Valley View Hospital. Family notes her condition as improving and thanks staff for care.
The Rev. Glen Eaves and others visited Mrs Bea Robertson at Valley View Hospital recently. Mrs Colene Robertson has been staying with Mrs Robertson in the hospital.
Mr and Mrs Harve Megee and Mr and Mrs Eldon Megee of Wichita Kansas along with Steve Megee and Mrs Belle Messick and Mrs Nellie Crownover and son from Gassville Arkansas attended the funeral of Kenneth Megee on Tuesday.
Mrs Lizzie Powell and Janice Spurlock spent Sunday with Mrs Nannie Cox in a friendly call that afternoon and evening.
Mrs Allen and Mrs Nannie Cox spent Wednesday visiting relatives and friends in Oakman.
A brief note thanks Mrs Josie McIntyre for subscribing to the Weekly publication.
Mrs Vannie Northam Mrs Marie Welch and Mrs Josie Northam with A B Northam attended the funeral of Mrs Ida Hightower in Chickasha on Monday.
Mrs. Junior Northam and Britt received Mrs. Josephine Elliott of Houston sister to Vivian Northam. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sutterfield and Johnny Norman at a Saturday dinner, plus Dale Oyler Rod Griggs and others from Duncan Granite Moore and nearby towns. Britt stayed Sunday night with aunt Marie Welch.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel of Ada and Mrs. Lee Littles of Pauls Valley with Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton Sunday. Mrs. Opal Ward and others, including Mike and Keith Sutton, were in Ardmore Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Bob Lewis and Cynthia Wisconsin spent the Easter holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Mrs Frank Lewis visited Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis Saturday
Mr and Mrs Hudie Lee of Mc Alester visited Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves recently. Jan Eaves staying with the Eaves attended beauty college and spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Eaves of Atoka. Rev Glen Eaves and Rev Rayford Bullard made a business trip to Caney Monday. Mrs Anna Mae Sutton and Beverly and Mike Ward visited Earl Franks Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Casey Thomas and children Jimmy and Drucilla Thomas visited Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and their child in Houston Texas during the holiday period.
Mrs Martha Franks Mrs Lena Soward and Mrs Janice Abbott were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly.
Mrs Betty Andrews Mrs Van nie Northam Mrs Minnie Lew is Joy Roberts C A Allen and Mr Griffin attended a business meeting Monday night in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Lawson Watts of Bakersfield California and Mr and Mrs Sonny Cox of Albuquerque New Mexico visited Mrs Nannie Cox.
A funeral service for Marshall drew a large crowd with mourners from local families and friends paying respects at the community church. Attendees described Marshall as devoted to service and community, leaving a lasting impact on neighbors and colleagues.
Cynthia and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis enjoyed a Thursday picnic in Sulphur. They also visited Ardmore and fished at Lake Murray.
Mrs Lena Soward Mrs Juanita Rowe and Mrs Hazel Newby visited Mrs Nannie Cox recently in social gathering reflecting community ties and friendships.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Roberts visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis on Wednesday.
The Golden Brothers visited the Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves and their family in Oklahoma City recently.
Joyce Sliger spent Sunday night with Ann Eaves in a social gathering reported by local observers. The event highlighted community ties and mutual acquaintances in the neighborhood.
Tammy Robertson Stacy Robertson Nina Eaves Tonya Tucker Joyce Sliger and Paula Tucker enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at Mrs Colonel Robertson's home Sunday. Mrs Dorchie Booth and Mrs Alene Tucker visited Mrs Bea Robertson in Valley View Hospital Sunday.
A Saturday guest of Paula Tucker was Linda Reinschmidt. Tommy Willoughby and Linda Milner Ada attended church at Oil Center Sunday night. Edd Carr and Carl Carr attended the Easter Pageant in Lawton Sunday. Mrs. Dessie Light is visiting Mrs. Clemmie Summers, Houston, Tex.
A rodeo event took place Sunday at the Loyd Burk Rodeo Arena located in Oil Center, featuring participants in local competition and crowd attendance.
Mrs Josie McIntyre was a recent dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Grant Isaac in Asher. The social call highlights the ongoing community hospitality and connections among local residents.
Mrs. Alene Tucker visited Mrs. Enola Chilco on Monday. The Woman's Auxiliary held a dinner on Thursday that raised 158 dollars and will fund adding Sunday school rooms to the church.
Mrs Betty Eaves and Nina Sue visited Mrs Minnie Lewis during an afternoon call. The friendly visit focused on family updates and neighborhood happenings.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Hower ton and boys Mrs Joan Pick ens Mrs Marion Duggan Mr and Mrs Johnny Bottoms Santa Anna California and Devona Rutledge Shawnee attended the funeral of Kenneth Megee.
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