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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1970

Page

5

Ada WCTU Holds Annual Family Night at Glenwood Park

The Ada WCTU hosted its annual family night Thursday with prayers by Rev. W E Chandler and Rev George Vance, performances by Senior Citizens quartet and Miss Mildred Boyer, a prize essay read by Miss Vera Keel, and an ice cream social attended by 45 people from ten churches.

Ada Wctu Glenwood Park A. B. Bucher W. E. Chandler Senior Citizens N. C. Bowen Mildred Boyer Vera Keel George Vance R. W. Ford

Cars Rush To Modern Features With Auto Transmissions

More than seven of eight cars produced today include automatic transmissions eight cylinder engines and radios demonstrating the auto industry shift toward standardized modern equipment.

Ada-born Catherine Hauton stars in George M at Lyric Theater

Ada born actress Catherine Hauton appears as Ma dame Grimaldi in the musical George M at the Lyric Theater Oklahoma City. Her sister Armgard plays a walk on role as a part German Shepherd while Catherine’s stage debut marks her first musical comedy part after years of local acting and television appearances. Friday night is the last performance of the run.

Oklahoma City Lyric Theater Catherine Hauton Madame Grimaldi George M Hauton Armgard Catherine East Central State College Jewell Box Theater Bill Barrymore Pretenders Catherine Brydia Ada Bob Hauton Dallas

Highway department hearing on SH 99 3 project Ada

A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Monday in Ada at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss a new SH 99 3 alignment. Maps are available for inspection at the division engineer’s Ada offices. Truman Branscom announces the hearing with Al Dills directing the event.

Ada Chamber of Commerce Mississippi Avenue Division Truman Branscom al Dills

Barber shop displays inflation sign twofold in window

In Drumright a local barber shop shows two signs reading Shoe Shine and Easy Terms signaling possible inflation. The juxtaposition highlights higher costs and credit-friendly messaging as shoppers seek relief.

Drumright

Tulsa State Fair dates announced for 1970 celebration

Tulsa State Fair will run October 2 to 11 as manager John Elsner confirms. The Tulsa County Fairgrounds Trust Authority will honor all facility use and exhibitor contracts. Livestock shows including open class, junior, women and horse divisions will follow published premium lists. Major breed associations and William T. Collins Shows commit to bring a new midway and the Ice Capades return as a main attraction.

Tulsa Eisner Jack Anderson Oklahoma Tulsa State Fair Southwest Elsner William T. Collins Fairgrounds Pavillion

Rock Fossil Club Announces First Field Trip and Picnic

The Arbuckle Rock and Fossil Club invites members to a field trip and picnic July 25 near Bridgeview Resort on Lake Texoma. Meet at Norris Field at 8 a.m. to gather fossils from the Lower Cretaceous around 135 million years ago.

Arbuckle Rock and Fossil Club Bridgeview Resort Lake Texoma Norris Field Horace Mann East Central State College Doug Kreis

Marriages Listed in Oklahoma Cities and Towns

The notice lists multiple marriages incl George Isaac and Rosie Isaac in Oklahoma City Frank Lee Worcester and Wanda Gipson in Stone Wall Eddie Vern Holland and Jon Ann Wommack in Ada Marlon Hudson and Wan dalene Annette Simmons in Ada Lan Ell Vandeveer and Carol Nan Kimbrey in Ada.

George Isaac Oklahoma City Rosie E. Isaac Frank Lee Worcester Stonewall Wanda Gipson Eddie Vern Holland Jon Ann Wommack Ada Marlon Hudson Wandalene Annette Simmons Lan Ell Vandeveer Allen Carol Nan Kimbrey

Parish Chapel Visitors Report Local Social Callers

Mrs Opal Ward and Mrs Carolyn Ward and Keith visited Mr and Mrs Larry Munzy and others in the Blankenship Shawnee area Saturday. Additional visits included Mr and Mrs Henry Steen in Muckoge and Buck Coley in McComb. The Cox family and Bryan McGuffee were noted in Chandler and nerves.

Florence Isaacs Opal Ward Carolyn Ward Keith Larry Munzy Roy Coley Jim Blankenship Shawnee Henry Steen Muckogee Blankenship Buck Coley McComb

Social Visiting Across Ada Stonewall And Norman

Frisco notes show Mr and Mrs Jack West Ada visiting with Vance Minor and others over a series of days. Marshall family gatherings occur with grandparents and siblings in Pauls Valley Stonewall and Norman areas. Families Bertie Sharrell and Coy Byrd travel between Harden City Norman and Roff with relatives.

Jack West Ada Vance Minor Jim Sid Marshall Mrs

Charles Edward Hisaw Celebrates Fifth Birthday

The article notes Charles Edward Hisaw turning five, with birthday dinner and cake hosted by Mrs. Hisaw. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Patton, and Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw attended along with other family members. Families from Santa Clara Prague Coalgate Fitts Town Frisco Stonewall joined celebrations.

Paul Spears Santa Clara Calif Harold Calder Lori Joni Craig San Jose Frank Burns Coalgate Boda Hisaw Shirley Ann Brashears Dawna Prague W. W. Phillips Charles Edward Hisaw

Social Visits Noted Across Ada and Stonewall

Mrs. Oscar Chappel and Donnie and Mrs. Maudie Smith hosted Ada visitors Thursday. Mrs. Simon Patton called on Maudie Smith Friday. Bennie Smith Wayne and Jewel Stewart from Tulsa dined with Maudie Smith Sunday. Smith lunched with Margie Brooks in Stonewall Saturday. Virgie Dorsey of Ada spent weekend with Simon Patton family. Leon McMinn and Pauline Roan of Stonewall visited Simon Patton Monday.

Oscar Chappel Donnie Ada Virgie Dorsey Simon Patton Leon McMinn Pauline Roan Stonewall

Community visitors share weekend meals and greetings

Earnest Riley from Olney and Mrs. June Scott with Jeanie visited Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson. Riley was the Johnsons mail carrier for 20 years. Grace Marshall of Stonewall shared Sunday dinner with her brother and wife the Johnsons. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Campbell of Stonewall and Jim and Delores Marshall came Sunday afternoon to see their sister and husband the Johnsons.

Earnest Riley Olney June Scott Jeanie Virgil Johnson Mr. Riley Johnson Grace Marshall Stonewall Pat Campbell Jim Delores Marshall Sid Marshall

Local visits mark Leonard Daniel’s family weekend

Leonard Daniel of Lawton spent Thursday and Friday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel. Visitors to their home included Mrs. Aline Brandon of Byng and her guests Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Brandon with Jeff of Brownsville Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gillie and Trena, Ada and Jamie Henry of Houston, Texas. Buck Daniel and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Daniel also visited the Daniels.

Leonard Daniel Lawton John Daniel Aline Brandon Byng Ronnie Brandon Jeff Brownsville Tex Fred Gillie Trena Ada Jamie Henry Houston Buck Daniel Pat Daniel Albert Pevehouse L. D. Winters Bobby Winters Baldwin Park Calif Kenny Winters Whittier Bill and Vernon Glenda West Lewis Winters Rhonda Covington Bill Pevehouse Stanley Lillard Wilmolene Golden Homer

Community Guests Gather Across Ada and Nearby Towns

Saturday and Sunday visitors clustered around John Daniel's home in Ada with gatherings including Mrs Clara Kennedy Jack W Daniel Dora Daniel and family from Ada. Many relatives and friends from Meeker Clinton Oklahoma City Midwest City Ardmore Bakersfield and Tulsa stopped by or visited others over the weekend and into Monday.

John Daniel Clara Kennedy Jack W. Daniel Dora Daniel Ada Tom Daniel Cecil Hollis Roff John Daniels Joe Daniel W. J. Barnes Johnna Johnna Daniel Rosie Brady Stonewall H. R. Brady Jesse Johnny Daniel Howard Pharr Janet Dana Lee McGeehee Diana Bill Billy Brady Bakersfield Calif Wayne Baylor Clinton and Blake Houston Tex Dora Bryant Baylor Bryant Oleta Bryant Jim Turner Sharolyn Secily Tulsa Charley Bryant Michael Sherri Ardmore Oleta Brypo Mollie Summers Bob Hatcher Guy Lawson Guylene Arthur Midwest City Paul Summers Brenda Paula Danny Rycroft Oklahoma City Doc Summers

Large family visits and reunions span Latta area

Latta residents gather for dinners and a Sunday reunion at Ross. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Pitts and family, the Brantley and Soutee households, and numerous relatives from Perkins, Kingston, Center, and nearby towns. Trips and visits extend to Oklahoma City, Wichita, and Lake Texoma with varied hosting duties and weekend gatherings.

C. F. Pitts Kathy Walton Lori Ronnie Dana Chino Calif Wesley Brantley Latta Marjorie Soutee Roff Ross Pitts Wesley Brantley Jr Kyle A. C. Minor Cindy Christy Kingston Richard Soutee Perkins Soutee Leo Robbins J. D. Norman Tony Leo Julia Wintersmith Park Ed Roberts Center Becky Cherri Sutton Grey

Arkansas and Oklahoma Social Guests At Lions Club Meet

Mrs Dora Bryant visits Texas this month. Mr and Mrs Gary Smith of Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs Bill Smith. Mr and Mrs James Garver and Mrs Audie Faubus of Van Buren Ark visit Mr and Mrs Lester Luton. They return home after two weeks in Atlantic City New Jersey for the Lions Club Convention.

Lester Luton Bill Smith Lizzie Chapman Tommy Travis Michael Short Oklahoma City Carl Smith Mrs. Dora Bryant Texas Gary Smith James Garver Audie Faubus van Buren Ark Atlantic City N. J Lions Club

Community Visitors Span Cities In Oklahoma Notes

A long list of visiting friends and relatives from Oklahoma and California is recorded. Names include Hubb Weeks Muskogee Kitty McKay Connie and Keith Tulsa Calvin Nickerson and others visiting Ada El Reno Great Bend Lindsay and Byng. Social updates cover dinners cookouts and attendance at a Norman Byng baseball game.

Juanita McNeill Guy Chaddick Hubb Weeks Muskogee Kitty McKay Connie Keith Tulsa Calvin Nickerson Francis Bernice Chaddick Homer Roger Body Jim Dianne Florence Calif Sharlett Stone Robin Ada

Lightning Ridge Vacation Visit in Tucson

Glenda Lou Ann and Kenny returned from a vacation to Tucson Arizona where they visited Mr and Mrs L B Vanzant.

Glenda Lou Ann Kenny Tucson Ariz L. B. Vanzant

Mr and Mrs Simon Young Attend Vaness Ball Game

Mr Simon Young and Mrs Elaine Young were seen with Clay Young and attended a ball game in Vaness Monday night.

Simon Young Clay Elaine Vaness

Political Announcements District Officials Listed

District Attorney Gordon R. Melson Harold Hall state representative Lonnie Abbott district 25 county commissioner David Gray county sheriff Burl Griffin and W. D. Jaquess are named in political announcements.

Gordon R. Melson Harold Hall Lonnie Abbott David Gray Burl Griffin W. D. Jaquess

Local Ladies Visitings Highlight Ada Social Circle

Mrs Effie Tharp visited Mrs Barbara Nickel Mrs Margaret Younts and Mrs Wanda Williams recently. Effie Tharp and Juanita McNeill attended Ada Rebekah Lodge meeting Monday night. Visiting Mr and Mrs A E McDonald recently were their son and family Mr and Mrs Dewey McDonald and girls and Mr and Mrs Don Venable and girls.

Effie Tharp Barbara Nickel Margaret Younts Wanda Williams Juanita McNeill Ada Rebekah Lodge A. E. McDonald Dewey McDonald Don Venable

Family Visit Highlights Bryan Cooper's Daughter and Family

Mr and Mrs Bryan Cooper visited their daughter and family during a weekend gathering. The trip focused on reconnecting with relatives and sharing news across generations.

Bryan Cooper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bubble Internet Zone Man Reuel Howe God Jesus Christ WCTU Adan OC Theatre Catherine Hauton and Highway Dept M. C. Cox Chandler Bryan McGuffee Mary Cox Thelma Hender Frisco Jim Marshall Jerry Marshall Pauls Valley Sid Jerry Joe Mitchell Mitchells Marshalls Samantha Barnes Sonny Barnes Nicky Oakie Peggy Kalmar Bertie Sharrell Harden City Coy Byrd Carl Crawley Gregg Chris Norman Lee Byrd Bob Byrd Todd Marty Justin Coy Byrds Galley Ily Denver Flowers Karla and Ricky Carpenter Wayne Carpenter Larry Jackie Richard Norton Mrs. W. O. Norton Arno Griffith Lake of the Arbuckles Charles Charles Griffith Robert Hatcher Alvie Griffith Kit Thomas Fred Bower Dena Claud Arter J. L. Arter Kiowa Arter Mari Lea Danley C. E. Brady Alma Rowe Wewoka Freda Davenport Charles Floyd R. N. Gilstrap Vickie Weaver Kay Floyd James Briggs B. F. Lancaster Wichita Kan Georgia Gray Dava Gray New York City Ruth Berry Opal Smith Kit Carl Eva Elmore Diania Nearm Shafter Davie Kite Edith Wilfong Jackie Kite Fort Worth Hollis Kite Stevie Darlene Smith J. O. Kirby Barbara Edd Henson Bobby Millican P. H. Allen Danny Bolin Jim Brooks Ft. Sill Gene Reeves Scot P. A. Allen Blanch Cheek S. A. Allen Willis Wolford Dava Birdie Todd Irene Allen J. C. Allen Kevin Tom Jacops Harvey Johnson Harrison Allen Virgle Davis Sallisaw Pam Davis Hollis York Oakman J. R. Pendergrass Claudette Golden Charlie Sliger John Gentry Baxter Jess Berryman Bobby Floyd McNeill Hubert Williams Oklahoma State Bank Okarome State Bank Federal Deposit
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