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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1968

Page

2

Around The County: Social Visits and Local Ball Games

In Fittstown and nearby areas on Sunday and the weekend, residents visited relatives and attended church camp meetings. Local youths from the First Baptist Church held a wiener roast with many attendees, and sports results show the Roughnecks, 12 and under, and Stonewall teams competing with losses and a few close scores against Konawa, Coleman, Oklahoma State Bank of Ada, Hudson Furniture, and McLish.

Toney Lewis Fittstown Bill Mathis Roughnecks Konawa Nathan Krebbs Lance Brady Coleman Oklahoma State Bank of Stonewall Hudson Furniture Ada McLish

Church Attendance and New Pastor Announced

The Assembly of God reported 29 present while the Church of Christ had 61 with three visitors Mr and Mrs A J Peters and daughter California. The Rev Whipple is the new pastor of the First Baptist Church.

The Assembly of God Church of Christ A. J. Peters California Whipple First Baptist Church

S&Q and McLish Results From Weekend Matches

Kerr Machine defeats S&Q on Thursday and again on Saturday. S&Q loses to Moore Bridge Thursday by 5 to 4. McLish beats Stonewall 10 and under 7 to 6.

S&q Kerr Machine Moore Bridge McLish Stonewall

Newberry Family Visits and Guests Trend Through Ada and Oklahoma City

Ethel Gray and family along with Rosie Gray and others spent Monday with Elmer Newberry and Bobbie. Recent visitors to the Elmer Newberry home include Don Newberry Ellen from Pauls Valley Joe and Richard from Ada and Raymond Newberry family from Oklahoma City. Bill Mathis and Elmer Newberry with Bobbie were in Ada Wednesday morning.

Ethel Gray Verden Rosie Gray Asher Leddie Buchanan Karen Ada Fred Newberry Elmer Newberry Bobbie Don Newberry Ellen Pauls Valley Joe Newberry Richard Raymond Newberry Oklahoma City Bill Mathis

Cousin in Kansas Reported Dead Reaching Coletta Mathis

Coletta Mathis learned on Thursday that a Kansas cousin had died. Billy D. Mathis departed Monday for a vacation with his sister in Miami.

Coletta

Susan Flowers Heads to Texas for Vacation

Susan Flowers departed Friday for a vacation in Texas. She will visit multiple sites and return later this week. She is traveling with planned activities and no incidents reported.

Susan Flowers Texas

Mrs Coletta Mathis and Da vid Visit Clara Newberry and Bobbie

Mrs Coletta Mathis and Da vid visited Mrs Clara Newberry and Bobbie Friday. The gathering appeared cordial with light conversation and mutual greetings noted by attendees.

Newberry Family Visit Brought News of Accident

Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry and Sonya of Tupelo visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Newberry and Bobbie Friday. Bobbie Newberry fell from a tree and fractured his arm in the mishap.

Frank Newberry Sonya Tupelo Elmer Newberry Bobbie Bobbie Newberry

Frisco Couple Visits Brady Family in Town

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Daniel and their daughters from Frisco visited Mrs Brady and Mr H R Brady on Monday, spending time with her parents during a local gathering.

Johnnie Daniel Frisco H. R. Brady

Fellowship Held at First Baptist Church Hosts Named

A fellowship was held at the First Baptist Church Sunday night hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murphy. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisan, Mr. and Mrs. A B King, Carol, Aleta, Dwight, Daryl, Sherry, Kenny Harrison and girls, Mrs. Coletta Mathis, David and Billy, Rev. Frye, Snell and Sue, Orville Price, Vernon Thomas, Steve and Ginger Murphy, Robin Newberry and the hosts.

First Baptist Church Kenneth Murphy Boda Hisan A. B. King Carol Aleta Dwight Daryl Sherry Kenny Harrison Johnnie Daniel Coletta Mathis David Billy Frye Snell and Sue Orville Price Vernon Thomas Steve Ginger Murphy Robin Newberry

Griffin Family Visits Span California Cities

Walter Griffin left Friday for Lindsay and Fresno to visit relatives. Mrs. Lou Griffin visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis in Stonewall Sunday.

Walter Griffin Lindsay Fresno Calif Lou Griffin Bob Davis Stonewall

Kerr family reunion and events noted in Healdton area

The Kerr family held a surprise reunion for Quince Kerr at Rock Canyon Park Healdton over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Oren Kerr hosted kin including Dana Watts Ada visiting grandparents and John Smith spending a month with the Kerrs. Sunday dinner in Harden City included Mr and Mrs Ray Kerr and family. A musical at the Senior Citizens Center is planned for July 11.

Senior Citizens Center Oren Kerr Kerr Rock Canyon Park Healdton Quince Kerr Ray Kerr Harden City Dana Watts Ada John Smith Kerrs

Cheerleaders Head to Camp in Norman

The group will depart Sunday for a cheerleaders camp in Norman. Attending are Marilyn Wood, Vickie Daniel, Linda Williams, and Sherrie Baker.

Norman Marilyn Wood Vickie Daniel Linda Williams Sherrie Baker

Humphers Family Notes and Promotion Discoveries

Mrs Ruth Kee and baby visited in Oklahoma City Friday night with her parents Mr and Mrs E O Humphers. Mr and Mrs E O Humphers hosted Mr and Mrs C A Thomas on Wednesday. Sunday visitors were Eldon Humphers and family from Ada. Richard Humphers son of the Humphers stationed at Camp Pendleton California has been promoted from Private First Class to Lance Corporal.

Ruth Kee Baby Oklahoma City E. O. Humphers C. A. Thomas

Grissom and Wood Families Visit Ada Sunday

Mr and Mrs J C Grissom and Mark visited Ada on Sunday to spend time with Mr and Mrs Jack Wood and their family.

J. C. Grissom Mark Ada Jack Wood

Planning and Zoning Topics Dominate City Council Meeting

The council approved a minor zoning ordinance change for a single family neighborhood to neighborhood commercial while delaying action on a proposed trailer court ordinance. A four way stop at 18th and Scenic Drive was suggested to improve safety amid other citywide emergencies and legal matters.

Lewis Watson Arlington T. H. Eller Latta

Local Gatherings Share Ice Cream in Coalgate

Sunday guests included gate Mr and Mrs Duane Morrison Kathy Kenny Karen and Kevin Wichita Falls Texas Mrs Morgan Wells Danny Wayneth Malipsa Ada and Johnnie Lambert Ada Coalgate and others. The Morrison group and Wells children met at Noel Powell home in Coalgate Saturday for homemade ice cream.

Gate Duane Morrison Kathy Kenny Karen Kevin Wichita Falls Tex Morgan Wells Danny Wayneth Malipsa Ada Johnnie Lambert Coalgate Mearl Gregory Morrison Noel Powell

Cam eron Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Allen Casey and son from Coalgate visited the Camerons on Wednesday. Bob Cameron of Oklahoma City and John Cameron of Davis visited their parents and sister E M Cameron and Helen over the weekend. Helen visited Mr and Mrs Lee Cross at Centraloma Sunday. John Nina and Helen Cameron visited Ann Casey at Coalgate Saturday. Helen also visited Edward Lee Cameron and Robert at Prague Sunday. The Glenn Lynch family visited Cameron and Helen Monday. Doug Shellenburger of Si awnee and Mrs William Shellenburger were mentioned as recent. Fred Newberry returned from a vacation in Verden recently.

Allen Casey Coalgate Camerons Bob Cameron Oklahoma City John Cameron Davis E. M. Cameron Helen Cameron Lee Cross Centraloma John Nina Helen Cameron Ann Casey Edward Lee Cameron Robert Prague Glenn Lynch Mrs. Cameron

Sunday Church Attendance Report Highlights Visitors

Attendance figures from several churches are listed with totals and visitors. Nazarene Church 21 with two visitors, Church of Christ 73 with 10 visitors, First Baptist 100 with 10 visitors, Free Will Baptist 44, Assembly of God 19. Noted birthdays for Mrs Minnie Harper and Orville Price. Stonewall Free Will Baptist to hold youth fellowship on Saturday July 6.

Church of Christ First Baptist Minnie Harper Orville Price Free Will Baptist Free Will Baptist Church of Stonewall Assembly of God

Mrs. F E Cope Visits Brother in Big Lake Texas

Mrs. F E Cope of Big Lake Texas is visiting her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Russel Hale.

F. E. Cope Big Lake, Tex Mrs. Russel Hale

Family visits span several states over weekend

Mrs. W. N. Basinger of Healdton and her grandchildren Kyle and Clark traveled to New Orleans to visit sister and husband Mr and Mrs W E Winton. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Standley Sanders and family from Dumas Texas who spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W W Whittington. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Adams Billie May Kellogg Darryl Phillips and family Vernon and family from Harden ity.

W. N. Basinger Healdton Kyle Clark New Orleans W. E. Winton Standley Sanders Dumas Tex W. W. Whittington Whittingtons Adams Billie May Kellogg Darryl Phillips Francis Vernon Harden

Local Bowling Night Guests Visit Bryant Family

Mr and Mrs S E Penny of Sherman and Dennis Yobeth of Corpus Christi Tex visit Mrs Dora Bryant and Mrs Oleta Bryant in Julia Wayne and Steven also visit. The Bryants and Pennys went bowling Tuesday night.

Kit Thomas S. E. Penny Sherman Dennis Yobeth Corpus Christi Tex Dora Bryant Oleta Bryant Julia Wayne Steven Charley Bryant Michael

Dickson Family Vacation Visited Fort Worth

Mr. and Mrs W E Dickson spent a two week vacation with their son and family Mr and Mrs Ron Cagle and family in Fort Worth Texas.

W. E. Dickson Ron Cagle Fort Worth Tex

Limited Foster Grandparent Program Status Report

Neighborhood Youth Corps in school and out of school programs report 85 students aided with 4726 dollars in school work study payments and 24 students average with 13677 dollars for out of school work. Ada serves as NYC headquarters for 11 county program under Max Witzel. Kenneth Harbison directs the Seminole program. Local staff includes Kenny Brown J C Treas and Billie Lamb.

Ada Schoools Allen McLish Roff Stonewall Vaness Kenneth Harbison Seminole Nyc Ada Max Witzel Kenny Brown J. C. Treas Billie Lamb Regional Office of Economic Opportunity Division Austin Atoka Coal Murray Johnston Pushmataha Pontotoc

Community Visitors Reported From Nursing Home and Local Areas

Visiting at San Frances Nursing Home included Mr. and Mrs. W. P. George, Lee George, and several Wilburn family members from Tulsa and surrounding areas. Weekends featured visits by Roy Kindrick and others. picnics, reunions, and travels to Shawnee Tu pelo Wintersmith Park Carney Oklahoma City and Trinidad Colorado were noted among locals and relatives.

Belle Wilburn San Frances Nursing Home W. P. George Lee George Edmond Joe Wilburn Tulsa Stokes Horton Josie Northam Marie Welch C. T. Wilburn Charles Wilburn

Visits Bring Together Summers and Green Families

Mrs. Mary Summers spent a few days with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Green and children Shirley and Phyllis. Mrs. Joy Lee Green and Phyllis and Mrs. Mary Summers visited Mrs. Edna Swarb in Roff on Tuesday. Rita Swarb of Roff visited the Sidney Green and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Recor visited the Sidney Green household on Saturday night.

Mary Summers Sidney Green Shirley Phyllis Joy Lee Green Edna Swarb Roff Rita Swarb Mrs Lowell Recor

McCoys and Kin drick Family Spent Time Together

Mr and Mrs Fred McCoy of San Antonio Texas Mrs Clark McCoy of Houston Texas and Mr and Mrs Cecil Kindrick of Mosier Oregon traveled together for a shared outing. They spent the period visiting nearby sites and enjoying group meals.

Fred McCoy San Antonio Tex Clark McCoy Houston Cecil Kindrick Mosier Ore

Visiting Grace home shows broad guest list

Mrs. Elnora Glover Cindy Omer Laughlin and others visited the Graces during the week. Laughlin returned Friday from Altus. Thirty children graduated vacation Bible school at Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Multiple families from Lovington La Verne California checked in with Claud Arter group and stock car races at Ada Speedway.

Calvin Grace Elnora Glover Cindy Omer Laughlin Bob Crockett Cal Acord Katie Scottile Oklahoma City Bob Ben Crockett Leo Robins Altus Cumberland Presbyterian Church Otto Arter Lovington N. M Claud Arter Rhonda Ada Speedway Clarence Arter Dollie Arter Lynn Wood Cantwell California Myrtle Morrison la Verne Calif Claud

Brantley Family Attends Latin Alumni Banquet

Cindy Minor of Carney spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley. The Brantleys attended the Latin Alumni banquet at East Central State College Saturday night.

Cindy Minor Carney Wesley Brantley East Central State College Haynes

Local NRA Member Advocates For Ada Gun Club

Archer urges formation of an Ada NRA affiliate to provide a shooting range and a youth gun safety program. He notes the NRA has no paid lobby and relies on member letters to influence policy. Archer enjoys hunting and opposes removing gun ownership rights.

Ada NRA Archer American Riflemen National Rifle Association National Congress

Wewoka Daily Times warns against stricter gun laws

The Wewoka Daily Times editors urge readers to contact senators to oppose further gun legislation. They argue freedoms are being eroded and claim stricter laws would leave law abiding citizens disarmed while criminals remain armed, pushing many decent citizens to hide weapons at home.

Wewoka Daily Times

Bottle-nosed dolphins have larger brains than humans

A claim states that bottle-nosed dolphins possess larger and more complex brains compared to men. The assertion contrasts brain size with cognitive capacity without detailing supporting evidence or context.

Bishop Family Has Reunion

A large Bishop family reunion gathered at the Berry Bishop home on Sunday. Six daughters and families and four sons attended, with many members from Ada Pomona California Lawton Bethany Semino le California and other cities. several relatives could not attend.

Berry Bishop Home Jewel McKenney Bob Gunn Ada Dwayne George Pomona Calif Shelia Austin Jackie Carolyn Billy Tommy Kim Lawton James Martin Jeff Justin Bethany Charley McKay Ronny Parkie Connie Keith Seminole Ocie Young Devina Delisa Andy Anaheim Guy Chaddick Sid Walton Verna John Bobby Chaddick Chris Ed Oat Tammy Tina Robert Johnson Ontario Roger Bodey Arizona Marcus Jenkins Francis Junior Jenkins Dewey Jenkins Trenton Mich Leroy Bill Hollis Herman Jenkins Clifornia

Ada churchwoman remembered for service and hospitality

Mrs. Price a longtime Ada resident and church member who helped found the local Baptist community. She ran the Commercial Hotel and chaired a college dining hall before launching a boarding house that cared for hundreds. Survived by daughter Mary Green and nine grandchildren. burial at Rosedale Cemetery. Dr. David Hause to officiate with Criswell Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Ada Price The Baptist Church First Baptist Church Order of Eastern Star Lodge No Norman American Legion Auxiliary Ada Chamber of Commerce WCTU BPW Ada Garden Club the College East Central Normal E. T. Burk Mary Price Green Clifford Green Rosedale Cemetery David Hause Criswell Funeral Home Melvin Seebeck Carroll Collier Duard Thomas Frank Dillon Albert Perser Hicks Smith Jr

Before and After Club Meets Thursday

The Before and After Club met at the clubhouse on Thursday. Cues were collected and minutes read by secretary-treasurer LaVonda Johnston. Coletta Mathis won the fruit basket for losing the most weight. attendees included Leona Britton LaVonda Johnston Thelma Toney Judy Prather Susan Flowers and Marty Harper.

LaVonda Johnston Coletta Mathis Leona Britton Thelma Toney Judy Prather Susan Flowers Marty Harper

Two Consecutive Perfect Games by Stoeffler

Dick Stoeffler of Kona Lanes Costa Mesa bowled 300s in both games on January 4 to run his series to 825 and become the sixth bowler in history to roll back to back perfect games. The list of prior two in a row includes Frank Carusna, Bill Flynn, Ernest Babcock, John Bomba, and Tony Krentz with dates dating from 1924 to 1967.

Costa Mesa Calif Dick Stoeffler American Bowling Congress Stoeffler Frank Carusna Buffalo N.Y Bill Flynn Cleveland Ernest Babcock Detroit

Roff Homemakers Have June Meeting

The Roff Extension Homemakers held their June gathering with Mrs. Alvin Howell as hostess. Mrs. Beulah Hathaway led the program Building Happiness in Our Homes. Mrs. Powell spoke on attending a leadership meeting on photography. Members reported time spent freezing and canning surplus garden produce and preparing the fall fair canning budget. The next meeting is July 29 at the clubhouse.

Roff Extension Alvin Howell Beulah Hathaway Powell Everett Bryant Jess Collins Raymond Laseman

Local visits mark a busy week for area families

Mrs John Lee visited Mrs Jones and Kenny on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee drove the church bus to Robbers Cave State Park Wilburton Monday and took the junior boys and girls to youth camp. Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee Doug and Jerry visited Mr and Mrs Howard Wilburn Tuesday. Fred Cupps and Marlene Watson also visited. Mrs Marvin Lee and Mrs Laura Wilburn visited Mrs Dorothy Grove at Valley View Hospital Tuesday.

Marvin Lee Robbers Cave State Park Wilburton Doug and Jerry Howard Wilburn Fred Cupps Marlene Watson Laura Wilburn Dorothy Grove Valley View Hospital

Families Hold Reunions Here at Wintersmith Park

Families of Maudie Jared and the Thompsons held a reunion at Wintersmith Park on Friday evening in Baxter Tennessee. Attendees included C M Sliger Wilbur Bennett Hubert Phillips and families Dude Deaton Frank Jared and Ronnie Mable Jared Maudie Jared Mike Jared and Bridget Delbert Thompson Furman Williams Dow Thompson and Johnny Jack Lamb Mildred Gibson Joe Pat Stokes and families.

Maudie Jared Thompsons Wintersmith Park C. M. Sliger Wilbur Bennett Hubert Phillips Dude Deaton Frank Jared Ronnie Mable Jared Mike Jared Bridget Delbert Thompson Furman Williams Dow Thompson Johnny Jack Lamb Mildred Gibson Joe Pat Stokes Baxter Tenn

Birthdays in Rain Bring Out Family and Friends

Lee Sweat and Joe Daniel celebrated birthdays despite a rain storm at the Daniel home. Guests endured high water and a wind driven intrusion as Austin and friends gathered for hamburgers, dominoes, and family camaraderie led by Lee Sweat and his grandfather Simon Patton.

Lee Sweat Joe Daniel T. P. Daniel Lee Knox Sweat Lula Ada Simon Patton Ernest Lee Sweat Vernon Vaughn Lee Annette Fairfax Connie Donna Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Carol Sewards

Union Valley Club Luncheon Highlights Happy Homes Program

The Union Valley Extension Homemakers Group met at the Trails Restaurant for a birthday luncheon. The program Building Happiness in Our Homes was hosted by Mrs. Ken Lance at the OSU Extension Center. Attendees included Mrs. Hendley Brend Story Crabtree Mote Horn and Mrs. Stephens. Union Valley and Silver Acres Clubs will host the County Council picnic July 30 at Wintersmith Park. The July 25 session will meet at Mrs. Crabtree’s home with Photography as the topic.

Union Valley Extension Homemakers Trails OSU Extension Center Fairgrounds Ken Lance Bill Hendley Edward Brend Bess Story Frank Crabtree Martha Mote James Horn B. M. Stephens Union Valley Silver Acres County Council Wintersmith Park

Barbara Engel Shines At National VICA Speech Meet

Barbara Engel a Byng High School graduate placed third in the national VICA Conference speech event at the Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City. Youth from 48 states competed Monday through Wednesday. she earlier won the VICA State Speech title in April. Barbara is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Engel north of the city.

Barbara Engel Byng School Vica Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City Barbara Byng High School Joseph Engel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jesse Dewey Long Mrs. Long Hartshorne Gerald Stewart Loretta Sexton Verna Harris Willie Ready Mrs. Jordan Pearl Blevins Addie Crabtree Ada Pentecostal Dale Howry Harriett Whipple Art Hudson Janice Toi Ann Townsend Corene Townsend Kay Harris Donna Moore Joy Euvonne Madron Lanny Sliger Carl Thompson Greg Whipple Dee Ken Howry Teresa Myers Sue Howry Maggie Powell Harold Freeman Corporation Commission Floyd Haynes Fitts Field Byrd’s Mill Spring Davidson R. Burl Harris 4Th St James Thompson Ross Badgett Doug Shellenburger Siawnee William Shellenburger Nazarene Church Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kindrick C. E. Brady Shawnee Burtis Williams and Sons Mrs. Brantley Kit Paul Hursday Paul Elven Henslee Jim Mike Louis Emde Henslee Bobby Carl A. Watts Gary Champion Ricky Trinidad, Colo Sam McCracken Sanitation Department Homer Reed Robert Turner Harold Love Dell Lee Henry Mae Rice Vamoosa Sooners Otto Strickland W. C Gray Roff Homemakers Landoffice Adans John Lee Mrs. Jones Kenny Tuesay U. Valley Club
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