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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1967

Page

7

Ada Area Social Visits Reach Wide Circle

Latta Arden Coffey and Mrs Ora Myers hosted visits Sunday night and Monday. Dalhart Texas residents Cleo Coffey and family are in Ada visiting relatives. Virginia Kay Ward, daughter of Jess and Mrs Ward, is a patient at Valley View Hospital. Foster Eaton and Vickie vacation in Arkansas. Marvin Lee visited Valley View Hospital and joined John Lee and Marion Williamson at Ada. Additional visitors included Horace Bandy Earnest Williamson Gussie Golightly Lonnie Bandy Roy Williamson.

Arden Coffey Ora Myers Roy Higgs Cleo Coffey Dalhart Tex Ada Virginia Kay Ward Jess Ward Valley View Hospital Marvin Lee E. L. Rogers John Lee Marion Williamson Horace Bandy Earnest Williamson Jenks Gussie Golightly Lonnie Bandy Tulsa Roy Williamson

Shumard Family Visits Span Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Bob Henderson and John of Albuquerque visited Mrs May Shumard over the weekend. They also visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ted Henderson. Mrs May Shumard visited Mrs Minnie Harper at Stonewall recently. Mrs May Shumard and Mr and Mrs Harvey Shumard and children dined with Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard and children Sunday.

Bob Henderson John Albuquerque N. M May Shumard Ted Henderson Minnie Harper Stonewall Harvey Shumard Warren Shumard

Emde Family Visits Kit Thomas and Paul Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Louis Emde of Seminole visited Mrs Kit Thomas and Paul Wednesday evening. Thanks to Mrs Oleta Bryant for her renewal to the weekly.

Louis Emde Kit Thomas Kit and Paul

Travel and family visits from Denison to Ada and beyond

April and Billy Brogdon visit aunt Mrs. Sue Stroud in Denison Texas this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Ford return from a seven week vacation through Colorado Wyoming Nebraska and South Dakota visiting Robert Ford in Huron South Dakota and trout fishing. Mae Rice and Mr and Mrs A A Burg and children attend the funeral of Anna Stockton Konawa Friday. A A Burg and family visit Mae Rice in Medicine Lodge Kansas over the weekend. Mae Rice and Calvin Grace were in Ada Saturday.

April Billy Brogdon Sue Stroud Denison Tex R. W. Ford Colorado Wyoming Nebraska South Dakota Robert Ford and Huron S. D Mae Rice A. A. Burg Medicine Lodge Kan Anna Stockton Konawa Calvin Grace Ada Deaton Billy Bob Homer Albert Pevehouse Emma Roberts Gail Larry Sullivan Edith Wommack Barbara Smith Terri Wayne Shaw Debbie Port Hueneme Calif Shaws Grover Shaw Byng David Lamb Vicki Melody Prague Bill Pevehouse Ronnie Brandon Tulsa

Local Visits and Family Gatherings Highlight Week

Mrs Kit Thomas and family visited Mrs Navada Brashier and others at Valley View Hospital Thursday evening. Arnell Perkins funeral attended by Brashier and Millican families in Milburn. Numerous local residents visited relatives in Ada, Denison, and surrounding areas over the weekend. Randy Melton prepares for Vietnam duty while families share time at home and with friends.

Kit Thomas Kit Paul Ronald Brashier Navada Brashier Belle Wilburn Taylor Valley View Hospital E. S. Brashier Clyde Millican Bart Millican Oklahoma City Frank Millican Arnell Perkins Milburn Bob Millican Ada Ahloso

Visiting Ada Residents Share Weekend Welcomes

Visiting Ada guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Robertson and family from Irving Texas and Oklahoma City. Also seen were Mr. and Mrs. John Bunch and children Jamie Sandy Debbie James Viv from Ada. plus Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey with Bo Jo and Larry. Patsy Dewfour with Steven Joe Don. Wayne Biggs and family from Gary Rusty Bonnie Sherry. Douglas Bond visited Steven Bryant from Moriarty New Mexico.

W. C. Robertson John Bunch Jamie Sandy Debbie James Irving Tex Verda Morgan Nell Dean Pettigrew Oklahoma City William Bailey Bo Jo Larry Patsy Dewfour Steven Joe Don Wayne Biggs Gary Rusty Bonnie Sherry Ada

Visit to Foster Eaton Family Joined by Friends

Visiting Friday were Mr and Mrs Jack Bond and Douglas Moriarty New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Don Taylor from Ada.

Foster Eaton Jack Bond Douglas Moriarty N. M Don Taylor Ada

Robertson and Doyle Wedding Guest List Ledger

The Bonds visited the Girths and families. Guests including Mr and Mrs W C Robertson son and Mr and Mrs Wayne Biggs attended the wedding of Charley Steven Robertson and Judy Doyle in Wichita Kansas on August 15 at Saint Anne's Catholic Church. Charles is the grandson of Mr and Mrs W C Robertson.

W. C. Robertson Wayne Biggs Wichita, Kan Charley Steven Robertson Judy Doyle Saint Anne's Catholic Church Charles

Smoot Family Visit Across Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Bill Smoot and relatives from Lu ann Renell Connie and Sherry visited Mr and Mrs Tommie Gene Smoot in Oklahoma City on Sunday continuing family ties amid a weekend gathering.

Bill Smoot Luann, Renell Connie Sherry Tommie Gene Smoot Oklahoma City

Mrs. Noreen Harden Visits Latta School Home Economics Girls

Mrs. Noreen Harden visited Latta school where she spoke with the home economics girls about projects and activities. The visit highlighted student work and community involvement at the Latta institution.

Noreen Harden Latta School

Floyds Visit Friends and Attend Shower Notes

Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd with Kay Randy and Sue visited Mr and Mrs R N Gilstrap in Roff on Friday. Charles Floyd vacationed at Beavers Bend and Randy Floyd stayed with grandparents in Roff. Kay Floyd saw Pam Shortes and Mrs Charley Bryant visited Janice Floyd. Charles Floyd attended a wedding shower for Debra Cherry and Bill Bailey.

Charles Floyd Kay Randy Sue R. N. Gilstrap Roff Beavers Bend Lois Henderson Randy Floyd Kay Floyd Pam Shortes Charley Bryant Janice Floyd Debra Cherry Bill Bailey

Family gathering at Thunderbird Lake event in Norman

A Sunday family get-together at Thunderbird Lake in Norman drew 57 attendees. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Jess Bettis and Mr and Mrs Elmer Girth with Carla and Carla among those present.

Thunderbird Lake Norman Jess Bettis Elmer Girth Carla

Cal Acords Spend Tuesday at Hartshorne

Mr and Mrs Cal Acord spent Tuesday at Hartshorne enjoying a day out and sightseeing in the town.

Mrs Cal Acord Hartshorne

Mr and Mrs Roy Kindrick Sue Cooper visit Gaddis in Tishomingo

Mr Roy Kindrick and Mrs Sue Cooper visited Mr and Mrs Ben Gaddis in Tishomingo on Sunday for a social call.

Roy Kindrick Sue Cooper Ben Gaddis Tishomingo

Local Visitors Share Weekend with Area Families

Mr and Mrs Benny Thur man and family from Indiana visited Mr and Mrs Cledes Gris som and boys on Monday. Also visiting were Mrs Thelma Ellis and family of Stonewall. Bruce Johnson spent Saturday night with Junior Grissom.

Benny Thurman Indiana Cledes Grissom Thelma Ellis Stonewall Bruce Johnson Junior Grissom

Brin Lee Couple Vacationed in Pryor and Kansas

Mr and Mrs Herbert Brin lee spent last week traveling through Pryor Oklahoma and Kansas visiting sites and taking a brief holiday.

Herbert Brinlee Pryor Kansas

Bateys Visit Mc Crackens Before California Return

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Batey of Dos Palos California have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mc Cracken and plan to return home to California via Denver Colorado.

Arthur Batey Dos Palos Calif Sam McCracken California Denver Colo

Visit Recalls Mrs Stubbs and Mrs Collins Sunday Evening

Mrs Everett Stubbs Sem inole Mrs Johnnie Collins Mus tang and Barbara Stubbs Ard more visited Mrs Calvin Grace Sunday evening.

Everett Stubbs Seminole Johnnie Collins Mustang Barbara Stubbs Ardmore Calvin Grace

Cumberland Presbyterian Ladies Meet for Mission Lesson

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church ladies held a Tuesday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Joe Lovelace presiding. Mrs. Charles McCaskey led a lesson on The Holy Spirit and the Urgency of Missions. refreshments followed the closing prayer. Attendees included Mrs. Coy Shortes Mrs. Jack Presley Mrs. Herbert Cooper Mrs. Bob Mayberry Mrs. Joe Lovelace Mrs. Charles McCaskey and Mrs. Calvin Grace.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Joe Lovelace Charles McCaskey Coy Shortes Jack Presley Herbert Cooper Bob Mayberry Calvin Grace

Laughlin Family Weekend Visit Spurred Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Argus Laughlin and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laughlin and Chris of Kansas City spent the weekend visiting Omer Laughlin and other relatives. Mr. Laughlin returned home afterward for a visit.

Argus Laughlin Kenneth Laughlin Chris Kansas City Omer Laughlin Mr. Laughlin

Varner and fellow Ada visitors visit Duke Stanley and family

Durant and Bokchito couples led by Mr and Mrs W E Varner Sr and Mr and Mrs Robert Varner visit Duke Stanley and Mary Frances, with additional Ada residents from Tulsa Madara California and Ada visiting during the week.

W. E. Varner Sr Durant Robert Varner Bokchito Duke Stanley Mary Frances Glen Curry Madara Calif Myrna Corbin Dalton Blood Kathy Shirley Blood Tulsa Floyd Evans Elizabeth French Virgie Murray Zara Acuff Pearl Reeves Ada

Mr and Mrs Sidney Green Visit Mrs Mary

Mr and Mrs Sidney Green and family visited Mrs Mary for a social call. The visit was noted in local society circles and reflected close community ties.

Visits Link Swarb Family With Greens in Roff Area

Mr and Mrs Joe Swarb Rita and David visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Green and family Saturday in Roff. Mrs Joy Lee Green visited Mr and Mrs B D Green Tuesday.

Joe Swarb Rita David Roff Sidney Green Joy Lee Green B. D. Green

Bride Elect Susan Aldon Honored At Tulsa Shower

Miss Susan Aldon bride elect of Wesley Brantley Jr was feted at a bridal shower in Lotta Cumberland Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. About 50 guests attended and presented gifts hosted by Mrs Jack Presley Mrs Harold Shaw Mrs Bob Mayberry and others in Cromwell and Tulsa areas.

Bud Minor Cindy Cromwell Susan Aldon Tulsa Wesley Brantley Wesley Brantley Jr Lotta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Jack Presley Harold Shaw Bob Mayberry Harold McWhorter Calvin Grace Luther Thompson

Holley Baldwin Family Reunion At Platt Park

About 100 relatives gathered at Platt National Park Sulphur on Sunday for the Holley Baldwin family reunion. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holley Cherryvale Kansas and families from Wichita Lynn Carol Kathleen Dwight and Albuquerque Karen Whit Holley plus Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Herring Ada Oklahoma.

Arthur Holley Cherryvale Kan Marvin Holley Lynn Carol Kathleen Dwight Wichita Karen Whit Holley Albuquerque N. M Johnnie Herring George Ada Ronald Brinlee Alma Slaten Holley- Baldwin Platt National Park Sulphur

Weekend Guests Visit Hobbs Family in Amarillo

In Amarillo Texas weekend guests joined Mr and Mrs Eugene Hobbs. Attendees included Debbie Jeanie and Stephen. The visit showcased friendly hospitality and family connection in the region.

Amarillo, Tex Mrs Eugene Hobbs Debbie Jeanie Stephen

Sliger Family Visit With Pendersgrasses In Owl Creek

Mr and Mrs Willard Sliger and their children of Owl Creek spent Sunday afternoon with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass.

Willard Sliger Owl Creek J. R. Pendergrass

Mr and Mrs Roy Coffee Visit Sasakawa Sister

Mr Roy Coffee and Mrs Sasakawa spent Friday with his sister Mrs Myra Berryman.

Roy Coffee Sasakawa Myra Berryman

Local Names Include Carter Berry and Lee in Noted List

The listing names George Carter Jess Berry Claude Lee and a Mr. and others in a fragmentary notice. The incomplete text shows multiple individuals referenced without further context or detail.

George Carter Jess Berryman Claude Lee Mr. and

Local church gatherings and family visits mark Ada area schedule

Mrs. Scott Jones attended the center association of Free Will Baptist churches at the campground west of Ada. Several family members and friends visited Ada and surrounding towns, with reunions at the Morrison and Carter homes. The Oakman Church singing is set for August 20 at 2 pm.

Scott Jones Center Association of the Free Will Baptist Churches Ada Oakman Church J. C. Wainwright Jeff Kelly Royce Amarillo Tex Edd Price Winnie Ida Tucker

Illinois House Passes Columbus Day School Holiday

The Illinois House approved a bill declaring Columbus Day, October 12, a school holiday. Rep. W. J. Murphy supported it saying it marks a birthday of a friend. The article notes related labor and other local incidents including a stewardess rehiring after a union arbitration and a noninjury bombing scare at a Salt Lake City junior high.

Illinois W. J. Murphy Salt Lake City

Crossword Clue List Across and Down Puzzles

A mixed set of crossword clues with Across and Down entries including Nile river and sun god. clues range from single letters to longer terms such as nourishment and be hold. answers include Greek letters and household terms like footwear and hats, with several culinary and musical terms interspersed.

Antlers residents hear of teaching moves and church events

Miss Vera Lanham, a 42 year Antlers teacher, will teach near Fort Worth this year. Thelma Garrett and Sandra traveled to Tulsa with Enola Chilcoat and Janice and Judy. Janice enrolled in O R U. Paula Tucker stayed with Sondra Garrett and they attended Oil Center church. Thelma and Sandra attended Miss Vickie Gray and N W Roberts wedding at Oil Center. Robbie Henry visited Thelma Garrett and Sondra. Sondra’s tire was repaired by Henry.

Rae Garrett Vera Lanham Jim Moyer Antlers Lanham Fort Worth Tex Thelma Garrett Sandra Enola Chilcoat Janice Judy Tulsa Oil Center Church Leroy Baker Paula Tucker Sondra Garrett

Gray Family Attend Wedding in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Gray of Oklahoma City visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray and attended the wedding of Vickie Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lane and children of Del City also visited her parents and attended the same wedding Saturday night.

Thurman Gray Oklahoma City Oren Gray Vickie Gray Lawrence Lane del City Mrs. Gray

Beller Family Attends Free Will Baptist Gathering

Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller attended the Free Will Baptist Association event Friday and Saturday at the church campground. Mr and Mrs Jack Beller of Oklahoma City had Sunday dinner with his parents. The Bellers visited friends in the hospital Sunday afternoon.

Garrett Beller Free Will Baptist Association Free Will Baptist Church Jack Beller Oklahoma City Beller Hospital

Valley View Hospital Treats Frank Roberts and Cecil Morris

Frank Roberts and Cecil Morris are patients at Valley View Hospital. Their medical status and treatment details are not disclosed in the report.

Frank Roberts Cecil Morris Valley View Hospital

Sharon McDonald Released From Hospital

Sharon McDonald was released from the hospital recently.

Sharon McDonald

Christina Lewis visits brother in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Christina Lewis of Oklahoma City spent time with her brother Mr. Leon Henry and wife and their children this week, visiting relatives in the area.

Christina Lewis Oklahoma City Leon Henry

Social visits noted among Garretts and Morris family

Rae Garrett visited Mrs. Helen Morris on Thursday. Morris had been visiting her son Danny, who is in camp in Missouri. Mrs. Guyletta Slender of Dallas Texas is visiting Mrs. Thelma Garrett.

Rae Garrett Helen Morris

Hobbs and family visit relatives in Honey Grove Texas

Mrs. Buster Hobbs and family spent two days with Enis Baker in Honey Grove Texas. They were joined by J C Wainwright and family including Jeff Kelly and Royce.

Ila Pevehouse Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Faye Enis Baker Honey Grove Tex J. C. Wainwright Jeff Kelly Royce

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Latta Mrs. Foster Eaton Vickie Arkansas Josie Bryant Ruby Billie Roach Bill Roach Richard Roach Vernon J. L. Roach Patricia Willie, Doyle Marion Gary Cobb Wayne Bryant Oleta Bryant Randy Melton Arthur Melton Vietnam Gerald Allen Ricky Clara Oliver Lucy Hardee Opal Shields Don Henderson Foy Thornton Ronda Arter Karen Summers Steven Bryant Douglas Bond N.M Mrs. Elmer Girth Mary M. “Mack” Welch Leroy Hickory Scottie Ronnie Hogue Claude Jones Rosedale Cemetery Nora Gore Ruby Jones Lillie Morrison Lois Jean Mary Jo Erma Tiena Cathy Hogue Progressive Association Robbers Cave J. D. Castoe Jim Mike Audra Smith Mark Mary Jo Morrison Six Flags Texas Johnny Stringer Narva Ruth Barbara Knighten Allen Arlie Morrison Morrison Clifford Pierce Barbara Pierce Maurice Current Jack Bingham Bonnie Page Maydle Smith Zora Lee R. C. Wilson Francis Glenda Charlie Hotoemon Osbaldeston Newmarket England Gavle Mt. Washington Mass Science Art Beeman By Warren Sattler By Courtney Alderson Aone Hathaway Nancy Wheelock American Airlines Miss Wheelock Boston By al Smith Sulie Julie Cadillac Kern Pederson S . Meadow Egypt By George Wolfe Deems BY Tom Oka By Brad Anderson Oakman Giffo
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