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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

3

Pentecostal Holiness Service Draws 77 in Oil Center

Seventy seven attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday with Rev. Glen Eaves leading the morning and evening services. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Sluder of Oklahoma City. Sondra Sluder and Janice Chilcoat performed songs including It Am Going to Climb the Highest Hill and Give Up Let Jesus Take Over.

Minnie Lewis Glen Eaves Lynn Sluder Oklahoma City Sondra Sluder Janice Chilcoat Jesus

Revival at Pentecostal Holiness Church in Konawa

Mrs Thelma Garrett conducts a revival at the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Konawa where Rev Gerald Sutton serves as pastor.

Thelma Garrett Pentecostal Holiness Church of Konawa Gerald Sutton

Newby Family Visit In Colorado From Newbys

Mr and Mrs Larry Newby and their children of Colorado are visiting Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and Mr and Mrs Ronnie Newby along with other relatives.

Larry Newby Colorado Melvin Newby Ronnie Newby

Franks and Rutledge families dine with Soward on Sunday

Mrs. Lona Soward hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Shelly, Mrs. Agnes Rutledge, and Mrs. Martha Franks.

Earl Franks Shelly Agnes Rutledge Martha Franks Lona Soward

Youth camp attendees return home from Ada Holiness Campgrounds

Tonya Tucker Russell Eaves and Londa Tucker returned home Saturday after attending a youth camp at the Holiness Campgrounds in Ada.

Tonya Tucker Russell Eaves Londa Tucker Holiness Ada

Visit Highlights Local Family Gathering

The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. Delton Sutton and family in Pickett recently.

Glen Eaves Mrs. Delton Sutton Pickett

Suttons and kin gather for church and visits

Chris and Beverly Sutton of Konawa spent Monday and Tuesday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton. Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Minnie Lewis Sunday. They attended church at Oil Center later. Emmett Delamar visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Thursday.

Chris Beverly Sutton Konawa Willis Sutton Ruth Sutton Minnie Lewis Oil Center Emmett Delamar Mrs

Willoughby Family Visits Span Weekend

Calvin Laxton visited Leroy Willoughby on Friday. Mrs. Glenda Lane of Lawton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Marion Willoughby and Mr and Mrs J S Lane recently. Mr and Mrs Leon Willoughby visited Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby and their children Saturday.

Calvin Laxton Leroy Willoughby Glenda Lane Lawton Marion Willoughby J. S. Lane Leon Willoughby

Mrs Sherry Capes Visits Mother Over Weekend

Mrs Sherry Capes spent a weekend with her mother Mrs Juanita Frantz, sharing time and family moments together.

Sherry Capes Juanita Frantz

Sund ay visits and family dinners noted in local notices

Emmett Delamar was a Sun day supper guest of Mr. and ar Leroy Willoughby and family. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Willoughby and Fleeta visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willoughby. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Braddock and Sherry, Fittstown, visited Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam and Britt Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam and Matthew enjoyed home made ice cream Wednesday.

Emmett Delamar Ar Leroy Willoughby Marion Willoughby Fleeta Leroy Willoughby Fred Braddock Sherry Fittstown Junior Northam Britt A. B. Northam Matthew

Family Visits and Gift Shower Highlight Week

Mrs. Sally Wyche and Ricky Thomas visited the Northams and Britt over the weekend. Mrs. Mamie McMasters stayed with Mrs. Josie Northam from Tuesday to Thursday. A box of pink and blue gifts was sent from Oil Center church to Mrs. Donnie Lamb in Oklahoma City. she could not attend the gift shower.

Junior Northam Britt Sally Wyche Jimmy Clayton Ricky Thomas Vivian Northam Mamie McMasters Josie Northam Donnie Lamb Oklahoma City Oil Center Vernon Garrett Compton Calif Nora Roper Sybil Collins Roy Foster West Virginia Billy Joe Adams Bristow Phillip Poindexter Valley View Hospital Phillip Shawn Poindexter Kathy Roberts Holdenville Leona Poindexter Wanda Coplen Latta

Visits of Mrs Northam and Mrs Welch Among Friends

Mrs Josie Northam and Mrs Marie Welch visited Mrs Helen Northam on Monday. Mrs Josie Northam visited Mrs Belle Wilburn on Thursday.

Josie Northam Marie Welch Helen Northam Belle Wilburn

Golden family reunion at Wintersmith Lodge

Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker Tonya and Paula and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and children attended the Golden family reunion at Wintersmith Lodge Sunday.

Paul Tucker Tonya Paula Billy Jim Robertson Golden Family Wintersmith Lodge

Ricky Norton Dines with Grandmother in Shawnee

Ricky Norton of Shawnee was a Sunday dinner guest of his grandmother Mrs. Vannie Northam. the visit highlighted family connection and local hospitality.

Ricky Norton Shawnee Vannie Northam

Visitors frequent Mrs. Tucker’s home this week

Mrs. Alene Tucker hosted and hosted guests this week with visits from Emma Booth on Saturday and Stacy Robertson on Wednesday. Linda Reinschmidt dropped by Friday afternoon with Paula Tucker.

Alene Tucker Emma Booth Linda Reinschmidt Paula Tucker Stacy Robertson

Esther Fowler Visits Drucilla Thomas Monday

Mrs. Esther Fowler spent Monday with Drucilla Thomas for a social visit and conversation.

Esther Fowler Drucilla Thomas

Eaves and family attend Kona Wa church event

Hansel Burk and Mrs Ruth Sutton Beverly and the Eaves family attended a Kona Wa church gathering Monday night.

Glen Eaves Hansel Burk Ruth Sutton Beverly Konawa

Funeral in Ada for George Lewis Attended by Lewis Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis and the Rev Bert Jones attended the Ada funeral of George Lewis on Monday.

Glen Eaves Frank Lewis Bert Jones George Lewis Ada

Perrines and Lewises Share Sunday Visit Pattern

Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis on Sunday. They also visited Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis.

Jack Perrine Frank Lewis Walter Lewis

Mrs Nannie Cox Hospitalized After Hip Break

Mrs Nannie Cox fell and broke her hip and is a patient at Valley View Hospital. The Rev. Glen Eaves visited friends in Valley View Hospital Saturday.

Nannie Cox Valley View Hospital Glen Eaves

Mrs Myrtle Evans and Mary Terrile Visit Frank Lewis

Mrs Myrtle Evans and Mrs Mary Terrile visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Thursday in Oklahoma City accompanied by Kathy Debbie Kevin and Russell.

Myrtle Evans Mary Terrile Kathy Debbie Kevin Russell Oklahoma City Frank Lewis

Mrs Shackelford and family visit San Antonio pair

Mrs. Donna Shackelford and her son visited Mr. and Mrs. Roland Fowler in San Antonio Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday accompanied by Mrs. Leota Roberts.

Donna Shackelford Leota Roberts Roland Fowler San Antonio Tex

Sutton Soward attend George Lewis funeral

Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton and Mrs Lena Soward attended the George Lewis funeral Monday in a local ceremony.

Willis Sutton Lena Soward George Lewis

Mrs Redman and Dru Thomas Visit Wichita Falls Friends

Mrs Charles Redman and Drucilla Thomas spent the week in Wichita Falls Texas visiting Mr and Mrs Doyle White. Casey Thomas Shawnee and Mrs Hazel Newby visited Dru cilla Thomas Saturday.

Charles Redman Drucilla Thomas Wichita Falls Tex Doyle White Casey Thomas Shawnee Hazel Newby

Oklahoma City Visitors Spend Weekend in Oil Center

Mrs Bettie Eaves visited Mrs Minnie Lewis Friday. Mr and Mrs Tommy Keyes and children and Mr and Mrs Jay Roberts Jr all of Oklahoma City visited friends and relatives in Oil Center over the weekend.

Bettie Eaves Minnie Lewis Tommy Keyes Jay Roberts Jr Oklahoma City Oil Center

Weekend Travels Mentioned For Local Residents

Earl Franks took Mrs. Janice Abbott to Los Angeles California on Friday and returned by plane on Sunday. Mrs Lena Soward spent the weekend with Mrs Eugonne Franks and Shelly.

Earl Franks Janice Abbott Los Angeles Calif Lena Soward Eugonne Franks Shelly

Sutton Family Visits Spread Across Weekend

Ruth Sutton and Beverly Sutton visited Opal Sutton. Ruth Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Pres Sutton Saturday. Willis Sutton Chris Sutton and Carl Carr visited Frank Lewis Tuesday.

Ruth Sutton Beverly Sutton Opal Sutton Pres Sutton Willis Sutton Chris Sutton Carl Carr Frank Lewis

Couple visits in Central Valley and Marlow

Mr and Mrs Loyd Countryman of Central Valley California visited Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie Monday Effie McCormick of Marlow spent the weekend with the Perrines.

Loyd Countryman Central Valley Calif Jack Perrine Willie Effie McCormick Marlow

Fortenberrys and Church Members Visit Ada Couple

Mr and Mrs John Fortenberry of Moreland California Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry of Ada the Rev Hamm pastor of the Pentecostal Holiness Church Ada Mrs Myrtle Archer and Mrs Mary Long and Tommy visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally recently

Lynda Golden John Fortenberry Moreland Calif Gene Fortenberry Ada Hamm Pentecostal Holiness Church Myrtle Archer Mary Long Tommy Walter McAnally

Oklahoma City Family Visits Johnsons Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Carl Holman and their children from Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson and family.

Carl Holman Oklahoma City Tommy Johnson

Weekend guests visit Waldron Arkansas couple

Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy and Mrs Dear Mackey spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Gene Cossey in Waldron Arkansas.

Alvin McAnally Tammy Mrs Dear Mackey Gene Cossey Waldron, Ark

Local residents and families thanked in public notices

Names listed include Rocky Sasakwa Pearl Newby Sandy Pam Allen Mr and Mrs Terry Robertson Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sy bil Collins reflecting community acknowledgment in the period’s notices.

Rocky, Sasakwa Pearl Newby Sandy Pam Allen Terry Robertson Nora Roper Sybil Collins

Kemp Family Hosts Couples for Supper Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp entertained Monday evening with supper guests Mr. and Mrs. Valley Layne. Friday guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam Dennis and Matthew visiting the Kemps.

Ray Kemp Valley Layne A. B. Northam Dennis Matthew

Mrs Sprague and Shannon Visit Great Grandmother in Oklahoma

Mrs Harold Sprague and Dickie of Abilene Texas visit Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and children Monday. Also Mrs David Sprague and Shannon of Dallas join. Shannon makes her first trip to Oklahoma to see her great grandmother Mrs Callie Morgan of Fitzhugh.

Harold Sprague Dickie Abilene Tex David Sprague Shannon Dallas Callie Morgan Fitzhugh Robert Golden Little Shannon Oklahoma

Attendance at Union Hill Baptist Service. Birthday Sing

Attendance at Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday was 68. The Rev. Don Newey preached the morning and evening services. The birthday song was sung for Mike Welch and Mrs. Lavona Jones.

Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newey Mike Welch Lavona Jones

Welch Family Birthday and Visit Include Ice Cream

Thursday night Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and children visited Mr and Mrs O L Welch of Stratford and enjoyed homemade ice cream. Mike Welch celebrated his 11th birthday on Saturday. His aunt Mrs Geraldine Haskins was mentioned in connection with the celebration.

Mack Welch O. L. Welch Stratford Mike Welch Geraldine Haskins

Birthday cake and yard notes in Pontotoc area

A local page features a white sheet cake inscribed Happy Birthday Mike. Community notes include visits among the Gar retts Collinses Coplens and Poindexters, a yellowjacket sting in a hedge, horse training group meetings, family visits, births at Valley View Hospital, and school and neighbor activities in Pontotoc and nearby towns.

Mike

Weekend Visitors List for Adams Residence

Visiting over the weekend were Freddie Duncan and Mike, Roger and Vickie Palmer, George Welch, Berry Bess, Jessie Ward along with Mr and Mrs Billie Joe Adams Joni Rhonda and Pam.

Billie Joe Adams Joni Rhonda Pam Freddie Duncan Mike Roger Vickie Palmer George Welch Berry Bess Jessie Ward

Local families host weekend gatherings and junior party

Monday night notices detail visits among the Canadas Goldens McAnally Rhynes Tatum and other area families over the weekend. A junior class party at the home of F O Jones featured games prizes and refreshments for attendees including Harold Haines Susan Mike Couch Roxie Golden Lynda Debbie and more.

Harold Haines Mike Susan Mary Couch Vanoss Stratford Lela Johnson Geraldine McAnally Tammy James Rhynes Texas Daisy Binion Marty Cummings Florida Roxie Golden Lynda Debbie Junior Henderson Ann Elton Janie Lancaster Don Newby Kathy Stephen Sharron Tammy Summers Teresa Randy Fern Long Jeff Steve Melvin Newby Brad Wil

Mrs Earl Rose Visits Stroud Family Gatherings

Mrs Earl Rose returned to Stroud Monday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J J Crockett, Mrs Horace Golden and children, Mr and Mrs Olan Henderson and family, Mr and Mrs Don Henderson and family, Mrs Mae Henderson and Mrs Opal Hixson, visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson and family.

J. C. Carroll Linda Lisa Lori Moore Paul Henderson Velma Henderson Don Henderson Ada Earl Rose Stroud Mrs J. J. Crockett Horace Golden Olan Henderson Mae Henderson Opal Hixson

Cochran Visit Reported Between Cochran Families

Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran visited Mr and Mrs George Cochran Saturday night in a family social note.

Elmer Cochran George Cochran

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brenda Gertie Lewis Floy Burk Lewis Union Hill Keith Sweeney Pontotoc Fairgrounds Arena Lee Keeling Charles Coplen Opal Tees Ann Bottoms Els Frogs Coplen Oo Lee Keeling Lena Cochran Ivaleita Blankenship W. L. Hall Dink Binion Lillie Karr Lee Rhoades Wichita Kan Rhoades Edna Agee Vaness High School Inez Agee Clifford Rhynes E. E. Agee Phil Rhynes Junior Rhynes Michelle Og&ek Electric Senvide Eleg Dalliog Terry Canada Leslie McAlester William Henson Billy Bill McAnally Evelyn Rhynes J. T. Tatum Johnnie Allen Jess Norton, Lindsay Myrtle Arch Er and Lindell Mrs. Henry Norton Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Bank Ervice Velome State Bank Federal Deposit
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