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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1965

Page

2

Social notices from Longview area including visits and church events

Mrs. E M Murray returns home after a week in Longview visiting relatives in Oklahoma City Ada and Moore. Pam Philips will leave next week for New Jersey. Vaness First Baptist Church plans a Bible school starting August 16. Various families from Moore Oklahoma City Ada and Millington are noted visiting relatives and attending events across several weekends and towns.

Pam Philips Jack Hurt Glenn Cornill New Jersey

Large Oklahoma family visits and travels across cities

A long list of Hunts, Hastings, Rogers, Lee, and other families from Ada, Tulsa, Ardmore, and surrounding towns gather for dinners, rodeo attendance, and visits. Several relatives travel to Oklahoma City, Duncan, and Wintersmith Park, with numerous sibling and cousin groups joining in extended family events and birthdays.

Union Valley Social Notables Attend Freeman Reception

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Freeman Saturday night included Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Taylor and their grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Davidson, and Mr. and Mrs. James, as listed in the social column.

Betty Rogers Ted Freeman Boyd Taylor Mack Davidson James

Pretty Prenuptial Courtesy For Carolyn Brown Bride Elect

Five Roff matrons hosted a bridal gift shower for Miss Carolyn Brown of Atwood, bride elect of Doyle Cooper. The July 31 event at Ross First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall featured blue and white décor, a blue and white cake, and devotional themes, with family and friends listed as attendees and gift givers.

Carolyn Brown Doyle Cooper Roff Iva Burleson Velma Griffith Vernice Lucas Beulah Hathaway Nettie Hodges Atwood Miss Brown Doyle Comper Ross First Baptist Church

Henson Family Reunion Draws Sixty-Six Attendees

Mr and Mrs P O Henson hosted the Henson family annual reunion at their Parish Chapel home. Sixty six attendees gathered for a noon picnic meal under shade trees with numerous relatives listed from Oklahoma City Shawnee Duncan Madill Atwood Davenport McAlester Ada Wilson Rita and others.

Henson P. O. Henson C.W. Henson Kenneth Douglas Duncan Edward Everett Baucom Oklahoma City Troy Duncan McAlester O.M. Henson Davenport Connie Nelson Helda Kay Coy Henson Finis Shillings Gary and Beaver Ada Marie

B B Ryans Home Hosts Extended Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs James Lackey returned to Tioga North Dakota after a month with B B Ryan Stonewall and L B Lackey Fittstown. Guests included Ryan daughter Charles Robertson Las Vegas and Alvin Martin Kimball Neb and others. A hamburger fry slides and photos capped the reunion the first time all B B Ryan family members gathered in four years.

James Lackey Tioga N. D B. B. Ryan Stonewall L. B. Lackey Fittstown Ryan Charles Robertson Las Vegas Nev Robertson Ryans Alvin Martin Kimball Neb Bill Redman Seminole Jack Howry Ada Edd Stevenson Sr Lee Roy Martin Charles Houston Tex T. E. Ryan Curtis Purcell Duane Ryan

Coronation Banquet Planned for Lifeliners Class

The Lifeliners youth class at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church held a meeting led by President Gerald Sutton. Blues beat Reds by 300 points to win the contest. Janice Franks was named queen and Tommy Willoughby king. coronation and banquet to follow with music and speeches by Richard Ham of Shawnee.

Lifeliners Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Gerald Sutton Blues Janice Franks Tommy Willoughby Richard Ham Shawnee Janice Chilcoat Sondra Garrett Leroy Baker Oil Center Anna Mae Sutton Mary Cox

Church Class Members Hold Plunge Party

The Junior Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of Roff hosted a swimming and skating party at the Vendome Plunge in Sulphur on Thursday night. Sponsors were Homer Cherry, Carl Stewart and Mrs. Velma Griffith. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orval Brewster and Kathy, Mrs. Homer Cherry and Marcia Stanfield, with many class members attending.

First Baptist Church of Roff Homer Cherry Carl Stewart Velma Griffith Orval Brewster Kathy Marcia Stanfield Kay Kelley Dianne Hudson Debbie Paula Butler Cathy Walsh Beckie Soutee Pat Brewster Pat Fairchild Ronnie Tidwell Willie Soutee Tim Hobbs Randy Cherry Eddie Butler Ray Brewster Mike Hudson

Watts family visits Stratford from Houston

Arliss Watts and his wife Mrs. Watts of Houston Texas spent the weekend in Stratford visiting C A Watts and other relatives. Their daughter Nancy accompanied them and attended a stop at Southern Methodist University in Dallas before continuing to Stratford.

Washington Tour Reflections and Vietnam Protest Visit

The group enjoyed a Capitol tour and visits to the National Cathedral and Kennedy grave in Washington. They observed demonstrators calling themselves The Assembly of Unrepresented People protesting Vietnam as they planned a drive to New York City with a stop in Philadelphia.

City of A Thousand Steps Kennedy Garvin County Oklahoma Capitol National Cathedral Maude Jones Madill Senate Washington Monument Washington, D.C New York City Philadelphia

Buy sell trade rent with News Classified Ads

Classified notice offering buy sell trade and rent items with contact FE 2 4433 for News classified ads listings.

Virginia Roberts and Morgan Name Wedding Party

Virginia Roberts and Douglas E. Morgan have announced their wedding party for the ceremony on September 9 at 4 p.m. in the First Methodist Church sanctuary in Atoka. Rev. Reba Smith will officiate. maid of honor is Dianne Daniel of Atoka, with bridesmaids Cindy Epperson Judy Ainsworth Patsy Jones Paula Morgan and Karen Dale. Flower girl is Melinda McGee. best man Neal Moyer. ushers Sam Roberts Mike Harmon Tom Andrews Doug Collins. junior usher Steven Ogden. Alva Roberts will present the bride. reception helpers include Gracelyn Finn and many Atokans and Seminole residents.

Virginia Roberts Atoka Douglas E. Morgan First Methodist Church Reba Smith Claremore Dianne Daniel Miss Roberts Cindy Epperson Judy Ainsworth Patsy Jones Paula Morgan Karen Dale Melinda McGee Ada Morgan Neal Moyer Seminole Sam Roberts Mike Harmon Tecumseh Tom Andrews McAlester Doug Collins Steven Ogden Tucker Georgia Alva Roberts Stringtown Gracelyn Finn Donny Tony Charles Dalé Jr

Students Debate Discipline in Schools Across Ada Area

Reported student views favor physical punishment as discipline with consistency and clear authority. They cite strict teachers boosting grades, while lax ones fail to deter misbehavior, and call for uniform rules, fair punishment for all, and firm boundaries. Next week promises professional debate.

Baulch Latta Steve Baxter Ada High Steve Donna Wiley Stone East Central Wall

Oklahoma Brucellosis Law Expands Cow Testing at Auctions

The act SB 287 requires the state to cover testing costs for cows sold at auctions. Cows must have spent at least six months in Oklahoma and the seller must have been an Oklahoma resident for six months or more.

Oklahoma

Prospective Lawn Care Tips for Fall Season

Guidance on extending the lawn growing season in fall and applying seven pounds of ammonium nitrate per 1000 square feet. Advises avoiding nitrate fertilizer when the grass is wet and suggests using water and rain to assist the process.

Ellis Island and the pace of early immigration checkpoints

The piece recalls Ellis Island’s 360 plus years as a gateway for Old World arrivals. In peak times thousands passed daily and officials conducted rapid examinations with 38 questions recorded in about two minutes. The copy draws a historical note on customs and social rituals.

Ellis Island Plymouth Rock

Local social round up at the Hudson home weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Hudson hosted a weekend gathering with their daughter Mrs Gladys Patterson and Mike who are visiting from Fontana California. Other guests included Mr Hudsons sister Mr and Mrs Jim Anderson from Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Jess Ross Mrs Lorene Sparks Jewell Arnold from Ada and Mrs D C Kret H M Crawford and family from Byng.

Smith Hudson Gladys Patterson Mike

Thom son Family Vacation Traces Westward Visits

Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson spent July visiting relatives in Portales and Albuquerque New Mexico. They stayed with son Robert Thompson and family and with Charley Alford in Causey. Grandson Wiley Tirey joined them en route to Memphis Tennessee.

Walter Thomson Robert Thompson Portales Redwood Califg Charley Alford Causey N.M Robert Tirey Albuquerque Thompson's Mrs. Wiley Tirey Memphis Tenn

Clampitts Return From Calif Vacation

Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt return from a long California trip June 10 to July 26 visiting Weatherford Albuquerque and Fon tana. They toured Palm Springs Rainbow Fish Farm and Disneyland as well as Knotts Berry Farm meeting relatives Cassie Greer W A Riggs DL Harris Maud Maxwell and W E Creek along the way.

Henry Clampitt Calif Clampetts Thelma Clampitt Weatherford Maud Maxwell Albuquerque N.M Orel Clampitt Fontana Palm Springs Rainbow Clampitt Paramount Cassie Greer W.A. Riggs DL. Harris Martinez W.E. Creek Stockton Disneyland Knotts Dairy Farm

Birthday party in hospital marks Vera Minors family ties

Frisco news notes Vera Minor's hospital birthday gathering with Alvin Anthony and many relatives. Mrs. Daniel reports improving health though no home date yet while relatives clean the house in preparation. Grandchildren long to visit as Jack West and others visited Monday night and Vance Minor’s family traveled to Union Valley.

Washington Smithsonian Institute House of Representatives Garner Tom Steed Fred Harris Vera Minor Alvin Minor Anthony Joe Daniel Bob Langley Bud Minor Vance Minor George Minor Zoa White Stonewall Clarence Crowell Ada

Buck Daniel and wife visit Garden City business trip

Mr and Mrs T P Buck Daniel traveled Thursday to Garden City Kansas for a business trip. The outing highlights the couple's itinerary and purpose in the local area.

T.P Buck) Daniel Garden City Kan

Stonewall Visits Highlight Johnson Family Weekend

Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson and granddaughter Kitty visited Mrs Sue Henry and Mrs Grace Marshall in Stonewall on Saturday. Jim and Sid Marshall visited the Johnsons on Sunday.

Virgil Johnson

Vera Minor and Julia Morrison at Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Vera Minor and Mrs. Julia Morrison were reported at Valley View Hospital on Sunday afternoon for a routine visit.

Jim and Sid Marshall Vera Minor Julia Morrison Valley View Hospital

Water Woes End With New Well For Boylis Family

Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Boylis Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips Ada visited with Mr and Mrs Alfred Boylis Monday night. The Boyles had water trouble and learned the hole was crooked. They solved it with a new well and now they have water galore.

Boda Hisaw Alfred Boylis Burl Phillips Ada Alfred Boyles

Daniel Family Visits and Local Gatherings Reported

The record lists multiple family visits and social gatherings. Names include Johnnie Daniel and Dora Daniel visiting with Mrs. Daniel's parents H R Brady and Vera Minor hospital time noted for Mrs. Joe Daniel's mother. Other entries reference Mrs LaHama Flowers and Mrs June Pharr visiting with the Daniels family. Orville Price stayed with James Parks in Tupelo. The Spears and Blansetts hosted a picnic. Biggs hosted guests John and family.

Johnnie Daniel Johnna Dohnna Joe Daniel Vera Minor Homer Barnes Jr Stonewall Ada John Daniels

Byrd Family Moves North of Stonewall to Morrison Place

Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd and their children relocate to the Paul Morrison place north of Stonewall, as announced in local notices.

Bob Byrd Stonewall Paul Morrison

Parrott Family Relations Highlight Weekend Visits

The Parrotts host and receive greetings from relatives including grandchildren Tommy Tony and Donnie Kermitt Tex and guests Mr and Mrs Harry Mendenhall and Larry Don Maud. Bill Parrott with Eddie and Brenda of Maysville visit W L Parrotts as Brenda stays with her other grandparents Guy Busby and Brenda Busby.

Ron Stone Robin Julie Ronnie. Houston Donnie Crownover Haskett Rae Thompson Bill Thompson Lauri Kelly Kent W. L. Parrotts Tommy Tony Donnie Kermitt Tex Parrotts Harry Mendenhall Larry Don Maud W. L. Parrott Bill Parrott Eddie Brenda Maysville Bill Guy Busby

Mrs Braddock Visited Dallas Sister Over Weekend

Mrs. John Braddock spent Saturday and Sunday in Dallas visiting her sister Mrs. Eddie Watts.

John Braddock Dallas Eddie Watts

Funeral for Mrs Ola Horn at Francis Baptist Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Horn were held at the Francis Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Forrester Allen officiating. Interment followed in the Oakman cemetery. Bob Steele and family of Beggs, Oklahoma, were noted as Bob's parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Steele in attendance.

Ola Horn Francis Baptist Church Dave Forrester Allen Qakman Cemetery Bob Steele Bob Harvey Steele Beggs Okla

Local Social Visit Highlights Hodges Harrison Family

Mrs. Lois Hodges of Homer spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Harrison and their daughters. The same weekend Mr. and Mrs. Davis Ray Harrison of Seminole joined visit with the Harrison household Sunday afternoon.

Carlos Harrison Lois Hodges Homer Davis Ray Harrison Seminole

Hugh Nickell Birthday Party At El Reno

Hugh Nickell celebrated his birthday last Wednesday evening with friends. Games and refreshments including cake Kool Aid and ice cream were served. Attendees or gift senders included Debbie Byers Becky Petty Elaine and Patty Brown Buddy Byers Bart McNeil Karmel Coon Randy Brown Lee Nickell Bobby Canida Lisa Breed en Ada and Barry and Annette McCurley. Hosts were Mrs Breeden Mrs Carolynn Breeden and Mrs R M Nickell.

Hugh Nickell Debbie Byers Becky Petty Elaine Patty Brown Buddy Byers Bart McNeil Karmel Coon Randy Brown Lee Nickell Bobby Canida Lisa Breeden Ada Barry Annette McCurley el Reno Tex Breeden Carolynn Breeden R. M. Nickell

Local Visits and Falls Creek Trip Open List of Attendees

Rev and Mrs Dalton Young visited with Mr and Mrs Mann Wynn in Oakman on Sunday afternoon. A long roster traveled to Falls Creek including Cantrell Halil Streetman Noley Scott Robinson Matthews Stallsworth Godfrey Petty Byers Wynn Auten Nabors Reynolds Garrison Hale Flint and others sponsored by Dalton Young Reynolds Wynn. Wanda Byers and Lisa cooked. Others vacationing at Pennington Creek near Tishomingo included Mr and Mrs Robert Biggs Terri and Linda.

Dalton Young Mrs. Mann Wynn Oakman Falls Creek Karen Cantrell Linda Halil Jan Streetman Sylvia Noley Gwen Scott Linda Robinson Sharon Matthews Vicki Stallsworth Lynda Godfrey Pauletta Petty Frieda Byers Sharon Wynn Shirley Auten Doris Corvin Marilynn Wynn Ceryl Hooser Judy Nabors Carolyn Renyolds Lloyd Raymond Marshall Downey Fisher Ricard Bailey Phillip Streetman Doug Farmer Hubert Wynn Melvin Auten Rodney Garrison Morris Hale Richard Flint Carolynn Rennolds Wanda Byers Lisa Pennington Creek Tishomingo Robert Biggs Terri Linda

Supper and Services At Fal's Creek Draw Local Group

Those attending Friday night at Fal's Creek for supper and services included Mrs. Lucille Auten Mrs. Bob Hooser Cher yl Carol and Bambi making up a small local gathering observed by attendees and organizers.

Fal's Creek Lucille Auten Bob Hooser Cheryl Carol Bambi

Birthday and anniversary celebrants listed for week

Those celebrating birthdays last week were Sandra Bailey, Lucille Moon, Baxter Scroggins, Fred Matthews, Mable Wilson, Joe Krafels Jr., Jimmy Harris, Minnie Nelson, Janet Chandler, Pat Adams and Virginia Bailey. Those celebrating anniversaries this week were Nikki and Larry Latham and John and Susie Williamson.

Sandra Bailey Lucille Moon Baxter Scroggins Fred Matthews Mable Wilson Joe Krafels Jr Jimmy Harris Minnie Nelson Janet Chandler Pat Adams Virginia Bailey Nikki Larry Latham John Susie Williamson

Visiting at Francis Baptist Church Hosts Sherman Elrig Family

Mr and Mrs Sherman Elrig and son and Kenny Comp tor Blackburn attended Sunday night services at the Francis Baptist Church inviting community members to share in their visit and fellowship.

Francis Baptist Church Sherman Elrig and Son Kenny Blackburn

Hooser Family Take Camping Trip to Lake Eufaula

Mr and Mrs Bob Hooser Cheryl and Carol spent Saturday in Oklahoma City and joined Bob and Pete Hooser for an overnight camping and fishing trip at Lake Eufaula.

Bob Hooser Cheryl Carol Oklahoma City Bob Pete Hooser Lake Eufaula

Summers Family Picnic Celebrates Mrs Summers Birthday

Joe and Roberta Summers with children visited Mr and Mrs J D Haines Friday night. They shared a picnic lunch at Ada Park on Sunday to celebrate Mrs Gertie Summers birthday. Sunday night they visited aunt Nettie Hodges and daughters in Roff.

Wintersmith Park Frank Burns Coalgate Spears Burns Billie Spears Charles Spears Ida Phillips Boda Hisan Don Brashears Ada Eval Blansett Ronnie Nancy Garry Vacaville Calif Eval S.H. Blansett Joe Blansett Joe Roberta Summers J. D. Haines Gertie Summers Roberta Anita Audrey Nettie Hodges Phyliss Roff

Lake Texoma Visit By Davis Family Members

Linda Davis hosted a weekend gathering at Lake Texoma with Mr and Mrs H L Davis. Guests staying overnight included Sharon Jaquess Janelle Jaquess and Janie Davis from Vanoss.

Linda Davis H. L. Davis Lake Texoma Sharon Janelle Jaquess Janie Davis Vanoss

Sunday Guests Of Mr And Mrs Leon White

Sunday afternoon visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Leon White included Carolyn Jaques Kay Robbins and Marsha Robbins in a social greeting noted by the paper.

Leon White Carolyn Jaques Kay Robbins Marsha Robbins

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Midland By Corene Pedersen E. M. Murray Longview Lonnie Miller Herman Miller Mrs. Hurt Pamela Phillips Pamela T. C. Corvin Corene Pedersen Laura Sonja Guinn Floyd Davidson Moore Eldon Humphers Millington Ronnie Keys Eldon Mrs. Keys The Freeman's Mitchell Kent Davidson Ted Freemans Davis Home Roy Landrum Joe Moore Aholoso Jake Johnston Lula R.H. Johnston Hobbs John Johnston Tupelo Charley Sliger O.J. Warren Bernita Moore Steve Rogers Moores Union Valley Ariel Davis Ruth Whittington Doyle Hastings Hastings Bill Huntley Clovis N. M Hugh Huntley aHtfield Ark Tulsa D. S. Hastings Newton Jimmy Edwards Susan Debbie Moore Alameda California Stanley Rogers Sammy Rogers Stanley Mrs. W.garton Barbara Junior Stevenson Betty Jean Mary Ellen Butch Konowa Udell Wolff Dale Darrin G.G. Lee Rev. Wolff Stonewall Methodist Church Ben L. Stephens Debra Michael David Carlee Stephens Ben Stephens Ed Stephens Pecan Grove Odell Daniel Nora Daniel Jack Barnes Mildred Powers Thelma Thomas Padedina Barnes Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Grover Barnes Mark Sid Jim Marshall Sam Marshall Odessa Jim Jerry Marshall Dave Smith Henry Adam Clarence Odom Chappell Smith Dowe Smiths Mr. Smith Oren Kerr Jesse John Smith Dove Smith Ronnie Nancy Blansetts D. Friece Daresha Sue, Jeffery and Jo Carol Plum Bristow Nora Taylor Phyllis Hodges C. J. Cooper Mrs. Lucas Floyd Cooper Roberta Hodges Miss Hodges Jeanne Runyan Kate Davis Ray Stafford Debbie Lucas Ruth Sudduth Ethel Reed Joyce Cherry Alene Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson Family B.b.ryans Mr. Morgan France Frisco Mrs Simon Patton Orville Price James Parks Spears Robert J. Biggs Francis By Pat Hooser Pickett Og&e Enid Oklahoma Is Electric Company United States
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