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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1970
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited relatives in Stratford while many others attended events across Ada Whitesboro and Pauls Valley. The community gathered at Six Flags Over Texas and a First Baptist Church wedding in Pauls Valley.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle and family from Stratford spent Sunday with Lee Farmer and family in Shawnee. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Wayne Farmer and family from Shawnee, Mr and Mrs Temple Farmer and family, Oklahoma City, Gene Farmer and Ronnie Coleman of Ada and Oklahoma City, and John Alexander.
Mr and Mrs John Wood visited Mrs Mae Majors in Ballard Nursing Home Sunday. Mrs Effie Lamb and Mrs Ruby Wood visited Miss Annie Brandon Ada and Mae Majors in a nursing home Friday. Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and Roger and Mrs Effie Lamb spent Sunday in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Donnie Lamb and son. Mrs Effie Lamb spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer. Roger Lamb spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs Effie Lamb.
Mrs Joy Tucker visited Ruby Wood on Friday. Mrs Estelle Little visited on Monday with Mrs Ruby Wood. Mr and Mrs John Wood Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Kim from Connerville were in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Mrs Jewell Nessel and Bobby returned home Monday after visiting her daughter. Mr and Mrs McCuchin and family and her mother Mrs Green also were involved.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Robin returned Tuesday from Carlsbad Cavern and visited Old Mexico. Gregg Lynette Law spent time with grandparents J W Law and later with C W Law in Pauls Valley. Robin visited Max Law and family. A large group including Marlin Hamblin Norvin Nessel Mary Cox Edith McGuffee Maxine Davis Alene Anderson and Juanita Rowe visited J W Law home and Zona Arthur in Stratford.
Mr and Mrs Harold Dozier and Cyndee and Miss Dianna Jones of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J W Law.
Mrs. Mary Cox and her mother Mrs. Edith McGuffee of Stockton California and Mrs. Maxine Davis of Lathrop California were seen meeting at the Oklahoma City airport to discuss travel related matters involving the Cox and Davis families.
Mrs Norma Qualls and Mrs Kay Hines of Maysville visited Joy Tucker recently while other calls and visits by Mrs Lorene Bratcher and Irene Wood occurred Tuesday. M R Tucker attended the wedding of Laura Pederson and Wayne Cothren in Vaness. The Northams of Asher returned home with their grandchildren from Evansville Indiana after a brief visit and air trip.
Mrs Nova Stinson and family spent Friday with Mr and Mrs John Stinson and Francis. Mr and Mrs Steven Gray and Clark and Mark were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray. Mrs Nova Gray and the boys visited Mrs Terri Gray Center and Mrs Florence Isaacs Tuesday. Mrs Margueriette Love visited Mrs Nova Gray Tuesday. Mrs Cloretta Gray and Mrs Florence Isaacs spent Saturday with Mrs Dwade Patton and family in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Hubert Tucker Van Nuys Edgar Bray Mrs P H Slamons and Frank Dryden visited Mrs Ollie Tucker in the Jan Frances Nursing home.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hurley and family from Longmont Colorado and Mr and Mrs Carl Tate with son from Jenks spent part of their vacation with Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson. They visited his father Mr Tom Hurley.
Mr and Mrs J D Cosper visited his parents Mr and Mrs George Cosper in Allen along with Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and their house guest visiting in the homes of Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson Mr and Mrs Dewayne Shaw Mr and Mrs A C Terry and Mr and Mrs D W Nelson Recently Lorene Bratcher visited Mrs Mabel Nelson on Wednesday Mrs Mabel Nelson spent Monday with Mrs Jane Grissom Cathy and Connie Clay Bro ken Bow are spending the remainder of their vacation with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Bobbi Pennington spent Sunday with Cathy and Connie Clay Mrs Virgie Pennington Tuesday Austell Horton visited the Milo Penningtons Saturday
Kathy and Sherri Pettigrew stayed with grandparents Austell and Mrs Horton from Wednesday through Monday. Relatives Rachel Horton Judy Pettigrew and girls called on Ella Burch in Oklahoma City Monday. Janet Bruton Jennifer and Judd visited Mrs Laura Horton and
Sunshine residents shared visits among families including Mr and Mrs Bradley Allison Mr and Mrs Clyde Hobgood and Mr and Mrs Claude Hewett. Thelma Phillips fell from a ladder injuring her arm. The Sunshine Church youth organized a Springlake picnic with many attendees and a tour of the 700.
Vernie Henley paid a social call on Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Eager and their family, visiting in their home with a friendly reception and warm greetings.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Nelson and Jennie visited Mr and Mrs Wendell Stewart and girls Sun Donna and Kaye Parr spent Monday with Beth and Kathy Stewart.
Mrs Ina Nelson Mrs Lily Tyree Deana Pam Nelson Donna Kaye Parr and Kathy Beth Jonne Stewart attended a baby shower Monday for Louise Nelson in Seminole.
Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Stewart. Ruby and Joan Crisp visited Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Stewart and girls Friday.
Mr and Mrs J L Green and Melissa and Mr and Mrs Marshall Cox III attended the rodeo Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jim Wyche and Tony Morgan attended the rodeo Saturday night.
Don Parr led the morning and evening messages as Sunshine Sunday School reported 35 attendees.
Sunday gatherings centered on Mr and Mrs T J Roquemore with guests including Don Parr Kaye and Me lissa Green and many local families. Red Moore and Aaron Moore returned to Pasco Washington after a visit with Na omi Roquemore. E D Eager and family visited Fred Braddock and Riley Sutton family during the week.
Mrs Luena Sawyer Rita Lori Sonja and Darrell and Mrs Lou Underhill visited Mr and Mrs Bill Belt Wednesday. Also visiting in the Belt home were Mrs Riley Sutton and children.
Mrs. Roy Lee Williams and family from Okmulgee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams. Mr and Mrs Jim Wyche visited Mr and Mrs J L Green Thursday and enjoyed home made ice cream. Georgia Cash and J L Green visited Theo Cash Friday in Oklahoma City. Mary Jo Green and Melissa Green had supper with Beulah Green.
Oakman Free Will Baptist Church reported 20 in Sunday school as Rev Randall Miller led morning and evening services. The Center Association youth camp ended with groups including Neal Summers Noel Summers Kim Thom As and Audry Castle and others attending the campgrounds near Ada.
Mrs Zora Lee returned Thursday from Carson City Nevada after visiting granddaughter Dr Rex Baggett Rex II Todd and Mark She was joined by her daughter and husband Hearman Nelson and wife Oklahoma City They toured Reno Lake Tahoe Virginia City and Ponderosa Ranch where Bonanza is filmed They traveled by jet.
A long list of Ada area residents and relatives visit relatives in Oklahoma City Norwalk and various nearby towns. Several families including Berrymans Gentry Haley Robbins and Sligers are mentioned with travels and gatherings across Ada and surrounding communities.
Glenda West spent Sunday and Sunday night with her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Vernon West, Cheressia Rebecca and Daren. Mr and Mrs C Gee also present in the gathering.
A long list of visitors stops in Burkburnett and nearby towns including Ada and Glendal relatives of O B Cummings. The social round includes Miss Shirley Ramer Gary Haney and veterans returning from Vietnam. Attendees travel from Sasakwa Las Cruces Oklahoma City and Fort Sill as birthdays and church events anchor gatherings. A youth fellowship at Stonewall and Oakman singing drew crowds while Hurricane Celia's Houston visit followed by Astrodome sightseeing marked trips. Vacation Bible school opens with roughly 150 enrolled at Morris Memorial Church.
Mrs Johnnie Brassfield and her granddaughter Judy called on Miss Angie Wright recently to chat and catch up, sharing a brief social visit in town.
Mr and Mrs Kennard Covington Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Olen Vail and Mr and Mrs Claude Coffman Ada visited Mr and Mrs Olen Vail recently.
Mr and Mrs Everett Lee of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Gus sie Lillard at Jan Frances Nursing Home on Saturday. Jet Bohannon Eugene Larry and Mr and Mrs James Castoe with Emily were also noted. Welcome to Mr and Mrs K M Stovall Jr Paul Lena and Amy formerly of Dallas Texas joining the community.
Miss Vivian Williamson of Amarillo Texas and Mrs Choice Cottingham of Carlsbad New Mexico visited Mrs Elva Duvall on Sunday. They also called on Miss Angie Wright during the visit.
Oklahoma City couple Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Hampton visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton. Raymond Hutchings and a friend also visited. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wylie and Larry from Wetumka visited on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas and Kit visited Mr and Mrs Bill Smith and Carl Wednesday. The Smiths hosted Mrs Linda Tackett Wilma Lou and Eddie Tuesday for a gathering in Latta.
Mrs Glenn Newton had surgery Thursday at University Hospital in Oklahoma City. Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs E W Blackwell this past week included her father Andy Smith of Noble and several Smith family members from Oklahoma City Norman and Noble. Betty Blackwell of Comanche and Tommie Blackwell and Sherry Pickett also visited. Mrs Andy Smith Noble mother of Mrs E W Blackwell is a patient at Valley View Hospital. Carolyn Minson of Fremont Calif visited her parents Arden and Darden Coffey to attend the funeral of her grandfather D F Jones. Mr and Mrs Arden Coffey visited with their son and wife Sam Evans of Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Mrs Linda Tackett visited Mrs Maud Beavers on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Paul Stanley attended the meeting and shared updates about community events and plans.
Mr and Mrs Phenix Smith of Noble and Betty Blackwell of Comanche spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Tommie Blackwell, Randy and Sherry. Tommie Blackwell and family visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Stone cipher Moore on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Green, with Phyllis and Mrs. Addie Stringer, visited Mrs. Mary Summers and Leroy in Hickory on Sunday. Mrs. Joy Lee Green and Phyllis visited Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Green on Monday.
Mrs Clara Oliver is listed as a patient at Valley View Hospital. This brief notice confirms her admission status and current location within the facility.
The Indian Foreign Ministry issued 144,908 passports in 1969 and rejected about 20,000 applications. The official figures highlight the scale of travel documents processed and denied by the ministry that year.
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