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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
3
Sam Reynolds 51 of Stonewall announces candidacy for county commissioner District 3. A construction veteran with self employment on drag lines and trucks, he claims 90 percent of wet material handling in six counties and urges full-time dedication with no conflicts. He plans to meet voters but may miss some due to work.
Eliza T. Barringer 93 died Monday in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home with Rev. J. E. Dorman officiating and burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include five sons Ed C. Barringer Ada Bill Borger Wade Fred Richmond Calif John Barringer Ada three daughters Addie Byrd Amarillo Carrie Gunnoe Denver Selma Close San Diego 30 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
J D Enis county superintendent of schools died at a local hospital Saturday night He was 49 and had served a little over four months since his April appointment to replace Norman C Mitchell He previously led Mc Lish Schools Funeral arrangements will be announced Monday
James Granville Boatwright, 65, died suddenly about midnight. A Carter Oil and Humble Oil veteran, he lived at 528 Rebecca Lane Ada and retired from Humble two years ago. Survived by wife Georgia, two sons Jim and Tom, and one grandson. Services pending at Criswell Funeral Home. Born September 23, 1902 in McAlester. Member of First Baptist Church.
The Before and After Club met Monday with secretary treasurer Judy Prather organizing minutes and clues. Coletta Mathis won the fruit bowl for losing the most weight. attendees included Leona Britton Marty Harper Judy Prather Thelma Toney Bobbie Christian Coletta Mathis Linda Peg Christian and guest Essie Scroggins.
Mrs. Lobaugh and her children of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Reba Lee on Sunday, sharing time together in a local social call.
Oran O'Neal of Republic Missouri underwent surgery Tuesday at Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Merle Osborn has been visiting her brother at the hospital. Richard Black of Shawnee shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Merle Osborn.
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ryan took grandchildren Dale, Shar la and Tommie Robertson to Oklahoma City on Tuesday to board a plane bound for their home in Las Vegas Nevada.
Mr and Mrs Dub Lewis attended funeral services for Fat Bayless at Stonewall on Friday.
Sunday witnesses Mr and Mrs Bill Barrett and Mr Luther Dean of Wash Oklahoma. Mrs Barrett and Mr Dean have been friends since childhood.
Weekend guests of Mrs. Addie Crabtree included her cousin and wife the Rev and Mrs R L Beaty of Cleveland Tennessee not seen for 38 years. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Raymond Beaty of Garland Texas and Mrs Frank Newberry and Sonya Tupelo. Sunday dinner guest was Bertie Harris.
Mrs. Maxine Harris and family attended the Enis funeral in Ada on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs David Winters of Davis visited his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Winters on Sunday. Church news notes 83 attendance at First Baptist with 3 visitors and 23 at Harden City Pentecostal Church. A revival began Wednesday night led by evangelist Thelma Garrett Oil Center.
David Mathis marked his sixth birthday with a small home party on Thursday. The event featured balloons and bubble gum as favors, with ice cream cones and cake served to family members including Mrs. Bea Newberry Sue, Mrs. Clara Newberry, Bobbie, Mrs. Colletta Mathis, Sue, Billy, and the honoree.
Bill Mathis attended the Bayless funeral on Friday in Stonewall. The Rev. David Fry and the Rev. John Ashby conducted the services. Mr and Mrs. Bill Mathis visited Mrs. Bessie Bayless on Wednesday.
Mrs. Jo Ellen Tharp of Oklahoma City, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Pierce, is a patient in Valley View Hospital.
Judy Prather and Peg Christian hosted a jewelry party on Friday. Attending were Mrs Vernittington, Mrs Trixie Whittington, Mrs Willie Harper, Mrs Bobby Christian, Mrs Leona Britton and Mrs Marty Harper.
The final 10 and under game Thursday ended in a 10 to 10 tie as parents played alongside the boys. Players are asked to turn in their uniforms to the coaches.
Linda Christian acted as hostess at a jewelry party held Thursday evening. The social gathering featured guests admiring various pieces and enjoying light refreshments in a hosted event setting.
The Before and After Club shifts to Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Es sie Scroggins home in Stonewall for its new gathering time and location.
Mr and Mrs Joe Winton Sue Ann and Allen Ada visited his ts Mr and Mrs WB inton on Sunday.
Jimmy Harper of Shawnee stayed a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Shellenburger. Doug Shellenburger spent the weekend with his parents the William Shellenburgers. Mrs Juanita Shellenburger attended Fat Bayless funeral Friday.
Dana Humphers of Ada visited Mr and Mrs E O Humphers on Saturday. Ronniie Kee and baby from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Joe Kee. Ruth Kee and child visited her parents the Humphers Sunday. Pauline Humphers and her boys went to a Lind say dentist on Friday and visited her husband Hoot who works in Lindsay.
Sunday dinner guests were Vinus Newberry and Karen Ada and Fred Newberry from Oklahoma City and Leddie Buchanan, visiting, with Mrs. Elmer Newberry hosting.
Mr and Mrs Allen Casey and son visited Mr and Mrs E M Cameron and Helen on Sunday. The Camerons hosted relatives and Helen Tuesday. Mrs Cameron, Bob and Helen attended J W Breed's funeral at Centralioma on Wednesday. The Camerons then visited Burtis Heck in Centrahoma Saturday. Glenn Lynch and children of Union Valley joined the Camerons on Wednesday.
Earl Henry attended the Bayless funeral on Friday. The brief observance noted Henry's presence among attendees at the service held in the local community.
Fred Newberry and his nephew Bobbie visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mathis and their children on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Toney visited his parents Mr and Mrs James Toney. They plan to move from St Louis Missouri to Greenville Texas. Mr and Mrs James George and children from Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs James Toney Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory spent Sunday with her mother Lollie Mann in Stonewall. Bobbie and Junior Weatherly and boys from New Haven Michigan spent the week with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory and Robert Jr
Mrs. Jimmie Deaton and children of Hinton visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown and children from Athens Tennessee spent Wednesday night with the Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wood and children of Fort Worth Texas visited the Wood family over the weekend. Susan Edwards of Union Valley spent Friday night with Marilyn Jack, Eddie and Angela Wood in Fort Worth.
Lisa Ann Sawyer of Ada visited Sunday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sawyer in a family gathering detailing the personal visit.
The Neda Sodeman Circle met at the home of Mrs. E O G L Newell with Mrs. W L Shellen ae and guest Mrs. Kee of Oklahoma City. The Vance Minors from Frisco visited the G L Newells on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Don Johnson of Stonewall visited the Newell family Monday. Mrs E F Billingsley spent the weekend with her mother Mrs W O Newell.
Sunday guests in the W W Whittington home were Mr and Mrs Clarence Prince and children Stonewall Mr and Mrs Lennard Hick and children Sa
Community members from Harden City Frisco and surrounding towns gather for visits baptisms and birthdays. Local churches report attendance and visitors while families share meals and celebrate anniversaries and milestones across Ada McAlester Wilburton and Stonewall with recent baptisms and upcoming events.
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