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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1966

Page

2

Galley-Wanting Around The County

Tupelo Head Start program closes after a countywide run led by Mrs. Callie McCarter and Mrs. Marvella Lloyd. The group toured Coalgate High School Auditorium, where graduates hosted a program for children. Local families and visitors from Stonewall, Oklahoma City, Ada, and surrounding towns were noted in the day’s community wrap.

W. B. Horrett Tupelo Callie McCarter Marvella Lloyd Ann Miller Wandi Kerby Margaret Blevins Norma Hayes Peggy Key Robin Linker Wayne Harkins Alien Caton Royce Johnson Elizabeth Blevins Nancy Mason Coalgate Coalgate Highschool McCarter Lloyd

Oil Center Visit Records Hospital Patients

Mrs Jewel Jones and Mrs Minnie Lewis visited Mrs Florence Roberts and Mrs Albert Pierce Wednesday afternoon. Both are patients in Valley View Hospital. Others visiting were Mrs Pearl Gray and Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Pinley ongoing social notes.

Pearl Roberts Nannie Cox Jim Megee Sadie Fleming Minie Lewis Albert Roberts Oklahoma City Florence Roberts Carl Carr Frank Lewis Walter Lewis Valley View Hospital Earl Franks Martha Franks Vivian Northam Brett Sally Wyone Mike Thomas Moore Jimmy Wyche A. B. Northam Junior Northam Minnie Lewis Jewel Jones Albert Pierce Pearl Gray Hansel Burk

Ada Council Okays Largest Budget and Zoning Steps

The Ada city council approved a budget exceeding $700,000 and moved to enact zoning standards for fraternity and sorority houses at East Central State College. Ordinances would require 23 multi family zoning, 25 foot setbacks, minimum 21,000 square feet lots, and one parking space per resident, with East Central President Dr. Charles F. Spencer to be consulted.

East Central State College Charles F. Spencer East Central

Youth Charged In Burglary Of Dutch's Store

David Balmain, 19, a former Dutch’s Shopping Mart employee, was charged with grand larceny in Blaine Gilbreath court for stealing $2,000 from the grocery after hiding in the store at closing. Detective Lt. Doyle Crawford recovered $1,770.85. The case moved to District Court.

David Balmain Dutch Shopping Mart Blaine Gilbreath Grand Jarvény Balmain Doyle Crawford Ronnie Henley Rogan Brown Jimmie Lee Howard Terry Lantz Ray

Marriages Listed Across Several Oklahoma Towns

A series of marriage notices from Ada and nearby towns lists couples including Joe Allen Sanders of Ada weds Peggy JoAnn Moore, Ronnie S. West of Ada weds Patsy J. Thompson, Edgar J. Bray weds Lora Lee Wornick both of Ada, Ladis C. Mott Jr. of Tulsa weds LaDema Glee Phillips of Tulsa, Bobby D. Wood of Ada weds Frances L. Mackey, Gene Minor of Stonewall weds Joyce Jones of Ada, Calvin Dean Kelley of Rosl to Dorothy Gail Greer, Robert Dean Brown of Ada weds Carol A. Dearman of Rickory.

Joe Allen Sanders Ada Peggy JoAnn Moore Mountain Grove Ronnie S. West Patsy J. Thompson Edgar J. Bray Lora Lee Wornick Ladis C. Mott Jr Tulsa LaDema Glee Phillips Bobby D. Wood Frances L. Mackey Gene Minor Stonewall Joyce Jones Calvin Dean Kelley Rosl Dorothy Gail Greer Fitznugh Robert Dean Brown Carol A. Dearman Rickory

OG&E Plans Konawa Plant Expansion Details

OG&E President outlines Konawa plant project conditions labor mix and cost. Initial unit requires about 1.23 million man hours, equivalent to 100 workers for a year. Location chosen for proximity to Southern and Shawnee divisions with demand around 270 MW rising toward 1973. OG&E serves 240 cities with 2,700 employees and 19,000 stockholders.

Kennedy Southern Shaw Division Og&e Southwest Arkansas

Man installs mast to boost TV reception

Chester Hamulsk attached a rotor to a 15 foot mast on his home seeking prime color TV reception. After completion reception remained poor. Neighbor Herbert Satterfield reported clear pictures reaching Cincinnati from his location.

Washington Court House Qhia Chester Hamulsk Herbert Satterfield Cincinnati

Moore Accused of Switch On Electing Judges

Oklahoma City AP report says State Republican Chair Bud Stewart accuses Democrat Preston Moore of plans to shift on appointive judges after Moore sent 5700 attorney survey questionnaires July 25. Moore's team denies a policy change, noting 1000 responses received but not tabulated.

Moore Oklahoma City Bud Stewart Preston Moore Stewart Charles Cooper Cooper

Youngerie Owner’s Car Mileage Report

The youngerie owner has an average annual car mileage of 11 080 miles while drivers over S years of age accumulate about 0.300 miles annually.

Vanoss Seniors Celebrated for Double Birthday Milestones

Ronald Keily of Oklahoma City left last week for basic training at Camp Polk Louisiana. A double birthday celebration honored two senior citizens Mrs W L McKinley 84 and Mr W L McKinley 89 with a cake. Numerous neighbors and relatives attended and the notice lists attendees and visitors from Ada Coffeyville Lubbock Tex Memphis Tenn Littlerock Ark Stonewall and other places. Continued on Page 6

Vanoss Casey Glasgow Ronald Keily Oklahoma City Camp Polk Bill Warren L. D. Sneed Lubbock Tex Burt Warren Carl Smith Memphis Teen Lonnie Barnes Lee Minnick Lite Rock Ark Homer Barnes Stonewall Ola Hoover Guthrie Donald Wayne Hoover Bob Slaughter Judy Kay Texas Arkansas Billy Jo McNair Ada Jimmy Turner

Parties Honor Miss Treas Bride-To-Be

Miss Joan Treas will become the bride of Michael Ganus August 12 at the First Baptist Church in Stonewall. A bridal shower in Stonewall July 29 featured gifts and a green and white decor scheme with white wedding bells on cakes. The Lula School party hosted by Women’s Missionary Union members had mint green details and many gifts.

Joan Treas Will Michael Ganus First Baptist Church Stonewall Lula School Woman's Missionary Union of the Church Alfred Bayliss Ray Killian Pegey Scott Cathy Ganns Ruth Gibson Bruce Scott William Shellenberger Tom Jackson F. L. Gibson

U S Steel Leads Stock Market Rise Amid Price Increases

New York markets surge as U S Steel boosts price optimism and major indices climb. Dow Jones gains 10.74 to 852.44 while AP averages rise, with gains across industrials, rails, and utilities. Oil, motors, and electronics sectors also advance amid active trading and higher cattle market receipts noted. An odd owl fact concludes the page with noise-muffling wing fringes.

New York U.S. Steel Inland Armco Jones & Laughlin National Pittsburgh Steel Wall Street Associated Press Republic Steel Bethlehem IBM Polaroid Xerox Boeing

Frantz to Wed Maine Woman from Freeport High Roots

Miss Janice Blaine Allen of Freeport High School has announced her engagement to Navy Lieutenant Harold W. Frantz of East Central State College. Lieutenant Frantz, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond H Frantz, is stationed in Saigon, Vietnam.

Albion G. Allen Allen Freeport Maine Lor University of Maine Janice Blaine Allen Orono Navy Harold W Frantz

Treas Ganus Set Aug wedding with attendants named

Miss Joan Treas and Michael Dike Ganus have set their wedding for August 13 at 8 pm at the First Baptist Church of Stonewall. Rev Burlis Williams will officiate with Ada Treas assisted by Rev James Kenny. Attendants include Cathy Ganns maid of honor and several bridesmaids, along with Herschel Newberry best man and multiple groomsmen and ushers.

Joan Treas Michael "Dike Ganus First Baptist Church of Stonewall Burlis Williams Ada James Kenny Treas Cathy Ganns LaVonda Layd Tupelo Marilyn Rowe de Schulte Hooks Tax Jackie Treas Jula Ganus Herschel Newberry St. Louis Robert Granger Oklahoma City Dennis Murray Jerry Moshier George Brown Botl C. E. Treas Texarxana Tex Howard M. Ganus

Experts Speak At Annual Homemakers Conference

Women from Oklahoma gather at Oklahoma State University Stillwater for the 49th Annual Homemakers Conference running Aug 1 to Aug 2. Notable speakers include Dr Waldo E Stephens on Forces Threatening the Home, Miss Lawanna Jean Walker on textiles, Mrs Katherine Bailey on home equipment and time energy management, with delegates welcomed by Dr Robert B Kamin and OEHG president Mrs A A Holder. Dr Kam m discusses Here to Dream and Joan Gillmore speaks on Women’s News.

Oklahoma Oklahoma State University Stillwater Waldo E. Stephens Oklahoma City Columbia University Europe Asia Russia South America Ghana Nigeria The Congo Basutoland Mozambique Federation of Rhodesias Zanzibar Nyasaland Tanganyika Kenya Ethiodia Egypt Use Hall of Fame Lawanna Jean Walker University of Tennessee National Colon Council Miracle of State Council Robert B. Kamm Joan. Gillmore Daily Oklahoman and Times

Family Reunion Marks 64th Wedding Date

A Sunday gathering at Wintersmith Park celebrated the 64th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Treas of Stonewall. Attendees included many Treas families from Ada Fort Towson Texarkana Pryor Norman and nearby areas, with visitors from Ada. Activities featured eating visiting and photos with swimming and park facilities enjoyed by youth and tots.

Wintersmith Park W. W Treas Stonewall W. J. Treas Dolph Treas Fort Towson J. C. Treas Nancy Ada Ralph Treas Martha Fullerton Calif Chester Treas Mark Texarkana Tex Gene Treas Sandra Brenda Gary Paula Pryor Joy Archer Billy Joe Homer Gene Darlene Estes James Treas Glenna Larry Barry Lloyd Treas Sherri Randy Oklahoma City Roy Estes Tony Jeanette Russell Richard Norman Butch Estes Joan Treas Mike Ganus R. C Beller Naomi Smith Opal Scott Sheila Brown Terry Winters

Outwitting Weather and Household Cleanup Tips

Outdoor living cuts indoor chores as oversized trash basket and small coaster wagon with sink dots streamline meals. A larger four wheeled wagon could add wash rinse and drying racks for sanitizer on the spot. The term witches derives from Anglo-Saxon wita meaning wise ones.

Norton Family Reunion At Wintersmith Park

The Norton family gathered at Wintersmith Park for a reunion. Attendees included Paul Faulkenberry and Ada Norton, numerous Norton relatives, and extended family members such as Mosier, Archer, Gammill, and Tordan families with many children.

Norton Wintersmith Park Paul Faulkenberry Ada Norton John Norton Ricky Dickie Norton Richard Shirley Sherry Norton W. L. Fisher Vernon Fawkenberry Lester Faulkenberry Nora Mosier William Mosier Haskell Mosier Henry . Norton J. D. Cudd Loyd Bowers Jess Norton Lindsey McCoy Leonard Archer Paul Gammill Dorman Tordan Paul Ray Jimmy Tatum Bill Faulkenberry Law

Dinner Honors Rev. Francis And Family

Allen Church of God of Prophecy members and friends honored Rev and Mrs Marvin Francis Glenda and Leland with a farewell dinner on the church lawn. Francis served as pastor since 1961 after appointment at a Broken Arrow state convention to lead the Sapulpa church. The Francis family moved to Sapulpa July 26 and returned to Allen for the weekend. The honorees received monetary and personal gifts with many local attendees listed.

Allen Church of God of Prophecy Marvin Francis Glenda Leland Francis Allen Church Broken Arrow Church of God Sapulpa jAllen Lela Long Iona Gilmore Essie Eubank Paul Miller Cora Williams G. W. Smith Ochis Vinson A. Bryant Bill Rose Fred Douglas Leslie Scott Jack Tate A. W. Fredrick Kathryn Richard Carlos A. W. Wilcox Roscoe Curlee Les Bohannon Vick Luke Vesta Stout Selma Price Jonnie Price Wallie Poplin Grace Black A. EB. Craft Frank Tillery J. T. Miller Paula Sue Jack Shrader Virgil Guy Billy Bruce Ginger Dale McDonald Frank Cissna Tulsa Ken Pitt Oklahoma City Janice Butler H. A. Butler Charles Butler Ed Wilson R. C. Isaacs Bob Gadberry Ennis Tex

Nickell Family Reunion Held at Duncan Home

The Nickell clan gathered Sunday at Clyde Nickell’s Duncan home to celebrate a first get together in 20 years. Paul Nickell and daughters from Oakville California attended with many relatives from Oklahoma and Kansas. Luncheon was served cafeteria style and guests included J D Prewett Toe Finley Leon Wade and others from Duncan Oklahoma City and Pauls Valley. Nearby friends visited in the afternoon as ginseng products note a February 24433 want ad reference.

Clyde Nickell Allen Paul Nickell Oakville Calif Orville Nickell Ethel Sharon Dale Michael Marlow James Nickell Moore Alton Bass Oklahoma City Tony Priest Estill Nickell Harry Jolene Nickell J. D. Prewett Duncan Toe Finley Wichita Falls Tex Leon Wade Pauls Valley Frank Palmer Antioch Charles, Lee Sublett Kan Monroe Guinn Haywood Okla L. D. Nickell Johnson Dean Bates Arlington Jess

Will Marry Jimmy Altom in Milburn Aug 12 at First Baptist

Plans completed for the wedding of Miss Nancy LaFevers and Jimmy Altom. The ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m. August 12 in Milburn First Baptist Church, with Rev. H L Mason officiating. Attendants include Elaine LaFevers as maid of honor and Wadell Altom as best man. The reception will follow in the church dining hall.

Nancy LaFevers Jimmy Altom First Baptist Church of Milburn H. L. Mason WH LaFevers Mr. Altom Q. A. Altom Route 2 Ada Murray State College Oklahoma State College

Pickett Club Family Picnic At Wintersmith Park

Members of the Pickett Homemakers Group and their families gathered Tuesday night at Wintersmith Park for a picnic replacing the July meeting. Mrs. Les Hardin led games after the meal. Officers announced plans for the Homemaker's Conference on the OSU Stillwater campus and August fair exhibits at Mrs. K D Hunley's home on Aug 23. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harald Haines, Mike and Susan, Charles and Bonnie Dunn, Joe Summers and family, Anita Jo and Audrey, Ruod Briggs and family, H C Wright, C F Billings and family, Floyd Robbins and Kay and Marsha, Royee Jaquess and family, Jennifer and Steve Jaquess, Jess Narvik and family, Sharon Jaquess, KD Humley and Martin, Les Hardin and Clive Roberson plus Home Demonstration Agent Martha Mele.

Pickett Homemakers Wintersmith Park Les Hardin Vie OSE Stillwatay Robert Garner Pickett Club Harold Haines K. D. Hunley Harald Haines Mike Susan Charles Dunn Joe Summers Anita Jo Audrey Ruod Briggs H. C. Wright C.F. Billings Floyd Robbins Kay Marsha Royee Jaquess Jennifer Steve Jess Narvik Sharon Jaquess KD. Humley and Martin Clive Roberson Martha Mele

The McKinleys Are Honored On Birthdays

Members of the Vaness Home makers Club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McKinley in Old Midland to celebrate the couple's birthdays. Mr. McKinley was 39 and his wife 84. They have lived in Midland 33 years. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Joe Walker with white frosting and orange green decor. Cake, punch and tea were served. Guests included Mrs. Ed Coffey Thelma Perriman Jack Hurt Roy Glasgow Bob Neff Linda B J McCauley Laura Ann Corene Pedersen Steven Laurie Mrs Joe Walker Billy McCullar Glen Cornell Marvin Briggs and the honorees. Hostesses were Mrs. Joe Walker and Mrs. B J McCauley.

Vanoss Schomemakers Extension Group W. L. McKinley McKinley Carol Neff Linda Armanda McCauley Laura Ann Pat. Coffey Thelma Pernman W. E. McCullar Corene Pederson Lauraand Steve Beulah Briggs Cornell Wanda ‘Walker Lela Hurt Casey Glasgow Vaness Homemakers Club W. J. McKinley Old Midland Jack Hurt Roy Glasgow Bob Neff B. J. McCauley Corene Pedersen Steven and Laurie Joe Walker Billy McCullar Glen Cornell Marvin Briggs

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