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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1967

Page

8

Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday Services Report

Attendance reached 47 as Rev Don Newby delivered morning and evening messages. Visitors from Pensacola and Tulsa joined Ada residents for services and a Sunday night training union sponsorship. Youth rally and Bible quiz plans were announced with several local visits recorded.

Lavona Jones Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Russell Gray Trust Mary Lou Kellams Jimmy Marty Cummings Pensacola Fla Linda Bramlett Tulsa Leslie Paul Crystal Henderson Ada Laura Haines the Builder Elva Kemp Oma Enloe Bob Gray Ann Lancaster Marilyn Fowler

Tilley Family Visits Spotted Across Town

Mr and Mrs John Tilley visited his sister Mrs Lillie Dorman at Watonga Hospital Saturday. Gilbert Burch of Seminole visited the Tilleys Friday. Kirby Tilley Dian and Pamela helped with chores for the Til leys while they were away. Other attendees included R E Tilley Ada Karl Tilley Carlton Rebee Art Bostetler Pamela Leery Bailes La Donna Riverside Calif Don Newby Kathy Stephen Debbie Skaggs El Paso Tex Jack McNutt Jr Lisa Eddie Ada.

John Tilley Lillie Dorman Watonga Hospital Gilbert Burch Johnny Tilley Kirby Tilley Dian Pamela Tilleys Watonga Clarence Trumbly R. E. Tilley Ada Karl Tilley Carlton Rebee Art Bostetler Leery Bailes la Donna Riverside Calif F. O. Jones Glenn Don Newby Kathy Stephen Debbie Skaggs el Paso Tex Jack McNutt Jr Lisa Eddie Lavona Jones Leroy Bailes Carlene McNutt Dorman Davie Weston Union Hill

Visitors, Families Gather in Ada This Week

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally included Argo Dotson Ada Nadine Summers Ada and numerous McAnally and Rhynes relatives from Ada Stonewall Sulphur and Oil Center. Additional guests were Albert Crow Winfred Parrish and family. Florence Philpot from Oklahoma City visited the Johnsons. A weekend camp meeting and a Sulphur picnic completed the social notes.

Walter McAnally Argo Dotson Ada Nadine Summers William Henson Billy Johnny Allen Bill McAnally Gary McAnally Kevin Alvin McAnally Tammy James Rhynes Junior Rhynes Earl Tilley Duke Rhynes Tommy Johnson Mary Long Tommy Jean Lehman Stonewall Albert Crow Winfred Parrish Valley View Hospital Luther Parrish Florence Philpot Oklahoma City

Weekend Visits Across Ada and Riverside Community

Mr Earl Rose and Mrs Callie Rose visited Ada this week along with Mrs Lavona Jones and Mrs Lou Bosteder from Riverside California. Other visitors to Ada included Mr and Mrs Emmett Agee and family and Mrs Ola Mae Cook.

Earl Rose Lavona Jones Lou Bosteder Riverside Calif Callie Rose Ada Winnie Bailes Emmett Agee Glen Agee Dallas Tex Clara Agee Ola Mae Cook McLish Jim Sanders Gregg Cook Jim Boydston Missouri

Farewell Ice Cream and Watermelon Party at Glenwood Park

A farewell ice cream and watermelon party was held at Glenwood Park on Wednesday night. Residents and guests attended a lighthearted gathering to say goodbye to the summer season and enjoy treats together.

Glenwood Park

Haines Family Tour Adds Arkansas Visits and Scenic Stops

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines and relatives toured Hot Springs Arkansas visiting Noel Lambert Lewis Newcomb anc family Earl Terry Wayne Jack Garibary Scott Lowry Wynn Sheets Richman Linzy Charlene and Herbert Linzy. They toured Wind ing Stair Mountain Petit Jean State Park Morrilton Queen Wilhelmina State Park Mena and other spots in Hot Springs.

Harold Haines Susan Mike Hot Springs Ark Noel Lambert Lewis Newcomb Anc Earl Terry Wayne Jack Garibary Scott Phillip Lowry Sonny Wynn Murrel Sheets Richman Edwards Bynum Linzy Claude Linzy Charlene Herbert Linzy Winding Stair Mountain Petit Jean State Park Morrilton Queen Wilhelmina State Park Mena Jim Caruthers Ada Haines Mack Welch Westview J. W. Haines Daisy Nuner Carl Gertie Summers Hart J. V. Haines

Local Family Assisted Over Weekend At Ada

Weekend activities center on Ada with Hazel Henson helping Saturday and Mrs. Bill McAnally Ada assisting Sunday. The McAnally and Rhynes households including Ada residents Mrs. Evylene Rhynes and Mr. Alvin McAnally contributed to chores.

Valley View Hospital Hazel Henson Bill McAnally Ada Gary McAnally Evylene Rhynes Alvin McAnally James Rhynes

Preacher Cunningham Hosts Worship and Community Visits

The Rev. F L Cunningham preached at Westview Baptist Church while Rev. Roberts Haley is hospitalized at Valley View Hospital. Cunningham and wife hosted dinner with B M Welch and visited Warren Cunningham in Oil Center. Numerous locals from Harrold Pickett Tulsa and Ada joined visits and family gatherings. fishing trip on Lake Texoma yielded a 48 pound catfish. church attendance at Union Hill Church of God reached 41.

F. L. Cunningham Westview Baptist Church Roberts Vailey View Hospital Cunningham B. M. Welch Warren Cunningham Oil Center Keith Sales Harrold Tex Larry Cunningham Audie Teel Lake Texoma Catherine Teel Frank Roddy Ada Robbinett Horton

Community program closes with songs and sermon

Mrs. Reamy led the song What A Friend while James and Rhonda Reamy celebrated with Happy Birthday. Rev. Doyle Newby delivered the evening message. A duet by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCurdy from Ada closed the program with a special song.

Ada visitors update Tilley family hospital news

Mrs Lavona Jones and others visited R E Tilley in Ada. Tilley received word his sister Lillie Dorman of Watonga was hospitalized there. Dorman is the sister of Johnny Tilley and Mrs Davie Weston, both Ada natives.

Kemp Family Updates From Corpus Christi Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp visited her brother Everett Raffety in Ralston and A. B. Northam, Deniece and Matthew, Oil Center. They learned their daughter Mrs. Annabelle Layne is hospitalized in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Ray Kemp Everett Raffety Ralston A. B. Northam Deniece Matthew Oil Center Kemp Annabelle Layne Corpus Christi Tex

Reamy Family Visits DeLoziers and Friends Sunday

Reamy and family and Mr and Mrs Don Delozier and family visited Mr and Mrs Rube Delozier and Helen Sunday. Leonard Archer and Lindall Lawrence were seen during the week.

Elsie Reamy Charles White Tulsa Don Delozier Jerry Reamy Rube Delozier Helen Larry Archer John Delozier Lake Texoma

Local Visits Highlight El Paso and Ada Social

Glenn Jones and Debbie Skaggs of El Paso Texas visited Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny Saturday night. J B Jones visited Benny Jones Sunday. Benny Jones and J B Jones helped Elmer Cochran bale hay. Mrs Annette Jones and Kenny visited Mrs Neva Hayes and family in Ada and Mrs John Lee of Latta on Saturday.

Glenn Jones Debbie Skaggs el Paso Tex Benny Jones Kenny J. B. Jones Elmer Cochran Annette Jones Neva Hayes Ada John Lee Latta

Local visitors share calls across Ada and Fairview

Beverly and Barbara Steele of Fairview visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones on Sunday They also visited Mr and Mrs C A Butler of Ada on Saturday

Beverly Barbara Steele Fairview J. B. Jones C. A. Butler Ada

Visiting friends of Mr and Mrs Dink Bini on Sunday

Mrs. Bobby Bramlett Linda Tulsa and Jimmy Marty Patti Cummings Pensacola Fla visited Mr and Mrs Dink Bini on Sunday.

Mrs Binion Vacationing in California with Hall Family

Mrs. Daisy Binion is visiting California with sisters Mrs. Orphline Hall of San Diego and Mrs. Mavis Shope of North Highlands. Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Hall and their family visited Mrs. Orphline Hall during their vacation in California.

Daisy Binion California Orphline Hall San Diego Mavis North Highlands O. D. Hall

Birthday Wish for Glenn Dale Jones Celebrated

Glenn Dale Jones turned 21 on August 8 at his parents home Mr and Mrs F O Jones. A devilsfood cake with white icing bore the inscription Happy Birthday Glenn Dale. Guests included Winnie Bailes La Donna Art Bostetler Pamela Riverside Calif Rev Don Newby Kathy Stephen Debbie Skaggs El Paso Tex Kenny Mr and Mrs F C Jones and R E Tilly.

Glenn Dale Jones F. O. Jones Glenn Dale Winnie Bailes la Donna Art Bostetler Pamela Riverside Calif Don Newby Kathy Stephen Debbie Skaggs el Paso Tex Benny Jones Kenny F. C. Jones Glenn R. E. Tilley

Lancaster and Wilson Families Featured in Francis Notices

Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster Henry Lancaster and family and Mr and Mrs R C Wilson all of Francis Tuesday. Mrs Nora Lancaster and Ann and Connie Long attended the funeral of David Wilson Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster visited Mr and Mrs Bill Delozier and daughter Wednesday. Mrs Nora Lancaster and family visited Mrs Lizzie Lancaster Ada Thursday and Janie Lancaster spent Friday with Mrs Lancaster.

E. J. Lancaster Henry Lancaster R. C. Wilson Francis Nora Lancaster Ann Connie Long David Wilson Bill Delozier Lizzie Lancaster Ada Janie Lancaster

Mrs Nora Lancaster and Vickie Visit Leona Poin Dexter

Mrs Nora Lancaster and Vickie visited Mrs Leona Poin dexter and boys Friday night.

Nora Lancaster Vickie Leona Poindexter

Golden family gathers for Sunday and Saturday visits

Mr and Mrs Horace Golden with Paul Golden and family visited Sunday night. The Paul Golden party and John Delozier joined by Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden on Saturday.

Horace Golden Paul Golden John Delozier Sonny Golden

Newby Family Visitors Help Fix Fryers at Oil Center

The Rev and Mrs Don Newby along with Kathy and Stephen visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby in Oil Center Thursday and helped repair fryers for Doyle Newby who was a patient at Valley View Hospital. Doyle is pastor of the Church of God Union Hill. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniels Ada and Mr and Mrs Ron Newby.

Don Newby Kathy Stephen Melvin Newby Oil Center Doyle Newby Valley View Hospital Church of God Union Hill Melvin Newbys Earl McDaniels Ada Ron Newby

Family Notices Mention Ada and Konawa Residents

Mrs. Billy Joe Adams and family were Mrs. Maggie Johnson Konawa Mrs. Sybil Collins and Bobby Joe Mrs. Nora Roper and Barbara Horton. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams E. L. Horton and family and Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Bess and family during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bess Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Bess recently.

Roger Stone Earl Glen Horton Vernon McCurdy Brenda Barbara Ada E. L. Horton Billy Joe Adams Maggie Johnson Konawa Sybil Collins Bobby Joe Nora Roper Barbara Horton Sandy Bess Clarence Bess

Keeling Coplen Families Visit Mrs East in Seminole

Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and family called on Mrs Callie East in Seminole recently visiting and sharing time with her in the community gathering.

Lee Keeling Charles Coplen Callie East Seminole

Wells and Hayes Family Enjoy Lake Eufaula Weekend

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells and Eddie Hayes of Oklahoma City spent the weekend at Lake Eufaula for fishing skiing and swimming enjoying leisure activities and outdoor recreation.

Alvin Wells Eddie Hayes Oklahoma City Lake Eufaula

Vanoss Welcomes New Coach Junior Rhynes

Mrs. Minnie Henson and families visit Mr and Mrs Junior Rhynes in Vanoss Sunday. Junior Rhynes will coach Vanoss basketball this year and has purchased a home in town.

Minnie Henson Texas James Rhynes William Henson Billy Wayne McAnally Junior Rhynes Vanoss

Mrs Lillie Karr and Lena Cochran Visit Ada Friends

Mrs Lillie Karr visited Mrs Agnes Bishop in Ada on Wednesday. Mrs Lena Cochran visited Mrs Karr on Thursday.

Lillie Karr Agnes Bishop Ada Lena Cochran Karr

Crockett Family Visits Earl Rose Residence

Mr and Mrs L L Crockett and James Crockett of Stroud visited Mr and Mrs Earl Rose recently in a social note from the community column.

L. L. Crockett James Crockett Stroud Earl Rose

Enloe family visit and Bray birthday noted

Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe visited Mr and Mrs Steve Bray and family in Moore on Sunday. Kenneth Bray celebrated his sixth birthday that day. Mrs Lavona Jones and Mrs Barbara Newby were mentioned along with Kathy and Ste.

Charlie Enloe Steve Bray Moore Kenneth Bray Lavona Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Ste

Local Visitors Call on Enloe Wallis and Ada

A brief social note records visits by Mr and Mrs Char lie Enloe and Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis and Karen Ada to local acquaintances, highlighting informal gatherings and shared friendship.

Phen Charlie Enloe Glen Wallis Karen Ada

Latta High School Graduate Roger Richardson Plays In All-State Game

Mr and Mrs Robert Filippo of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Kirby Tilley of Dian and Pamela visited Westview residents Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and Mr and Mrs Roger Richardson along with Mrs Lela Richardson and Mr and Mrs Art Bostetler. Roger Richardson attended the All-State baseball game in Oklahoma City Monday night and was on the team. He is a 1966 Latta High School graduate.

Robert Filippo Tulsa Kirby Tilley Dian Pamela Matt Richardson Roger Richardson Westview Lela Richardson Art Bostetler Oklahoma City Latta High School

Lake Texoma Visit Highlights Tilley Family Trip

Carlton and Mr and Mrs Gerald Tilley and Kyle Tilley of Haysville Kansas spent Friday and Saturday at Lake Texoma. Kyle attended church with Mrs Karl Tilley and the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs F O Jones visited the Tilleys Friday night for their housewarming.

Karl Tilley Carlton Gerald Tilley Kyle Haysville Kans Lake Texoma Kyle Tilley Oil Center

Birthday celebration at Paul Hendersons home

Paul Henderson celebrated his birthday at home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs J C Carrol and family of Moore, and Mr and Mrs Don Henderson and family of Ada.

Paul Henderson J. C. Carrol Moore Don Henderson Ada Horace Golden

Vandell Hudson Visits Ingram Family in Tupelo

Mrs Vandell Hudson and her boys of Stratford Texas have spent two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Grady Ingram in Tupelo. Mr Hudson arrived Sunday to drive them home.

W .B. Hokett Vandell Hudson Stratford, Tex Grady Ingram Hudson

Vanessa Brown Visits Durant for First Baptist Sunday

Vanessa Brown of Durant attended weekend events hosted by Robin Linker and took part in Sunday school and church services at the First Baptist Sunday.

Vanessa Brown, Durant Robin Linker

Linker Family Travel and Local Wedding Observations

Mr and Mrs Everett Linker and their three sons traveled from Tupelo to Salinas California after visiting Ada Linker for a week. Boyd Linker and Chip attended niece Katrina Brown s wedding in Durant with Browns family.

Everett Linker Tupelo Salinas Calif Ada Linker Boyd Linker Chip Durant Katrina Brown Brown Jacksonville Fla J. R. Linker Cheryl Robin Minnie Brown Stella Brown Jim Hibrdon Hibrdon

Bride Granddaughter of Ada Linker and Minnie Brown

Chrys Linker registered the guests and Robin served as the flower girl at the wedding. The event highlighted family ties with the bride identified as the granddaughter of Ada Linker and Minnie Brown.

Bride Ada Linker Minnie Brown Chrys Linker Robin

Buzbee Family Attends Stonewall Funeral

Mr and Mrs Hollis Buzbee and their boys from Springfield Missouri arrive after the death of Lovda Buzbee in Stonewall. Funeral attendees include Bill Buzbee Lonnie Glover Tony Angel Worley Hobeit and Choc Clifford of Tupelo.

Hollis Buzbee Springfield Lovda Buzbee Stonewall Bill Buzbee Church of the Nazarene Lonnie Glover Tony Angel Worley Hobeit Choc Clifford Tupelo

Polly Finch Buzbee Attends First Baptist Services

Mrs Polly Finch Buzbee of Springfield Missouri attended services at the First Baptist Church Sunday. Polly was a member of the church when she lived in town before her marriage.

Polly Finch Buzbee Springfield First Baptist Church Polly

Church Guests Visit Rev Odus Frederick Sunday

Mrs Beulah Clowers of Atoka and Mrs Christine Prichart of Chickasha were guests of the Rev Odus Frederick and his wife for Sunday morning church services.

Beulah Clowers Atoka Christine Prichart Chickasha Odus Frederick

Weekend Guests Attend First Baptist Services

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Lowden and Christi were Mr and Mrs Dub Lowden and their children in Ardmore They attended services at the First Baptist where Mr Lowden is Sunday School Superintendent.

Bill Lowden Christi Dub Lowden Ardmore First Baptist Mr. Lowden

Namesake visit ties Ada friends before California trip

Mrs. Zena Frederick visited her old friend Mrs. Arzena Hall in Ada last Friday. They were school classmates and confirmed Mrs Hall is her namesake. Mrs Hall departed Saturday for a visit to California.

Zena Frederick Arzena Hall Ada Mrs. Hall

Dr and Mrs Sanders Headed to Boone After Hugo Visit

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Sanders with Steve Gini and Jane left Sunday for Hugo after a visit with relatives. They planned to travel to Boone North Carolina on Monday. They stayed with the Rev and Mrs Frederick last week.

Paul Sanders Steve Gini Jane Hugo Boone, N. C Frederick

Sweat Stone family reunion held at Wintersmith Park Lodge

Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweat and Patti attended the Sweat Stone family reunion in Ada on Sunday. The gathering took place in the Lodge at Wintersmith Park with Buck Sweat Knox Lee Sweat and girls Bobby Sweat Roy Johnston and children Lula and others including Edgar Cross and his daughter Bobby.

Hugh Sweat Patti Sweat- Stone Ada Wintersmith Park Buck Sweat Knox Lee Sweat Bobby Sweat Roy Johnston Lula Edgar Cross Bobby Germany

Bullard Home Musical Honors Out-of-State Visitors

Mr and Mrs H D Bullard Sr hosted a Saturday night musical at their home honoring visiting guests from out of state. David Pat and Terry Canada provided the music with Wick Bullard on steel guitar. Pat sang.

H. D. Bullard Sr David Pat Terry Canada Wick Bullard

Local Evening Social Noted With Music and Visits

The narrative mentions a woman performing several songs with her guitar. Mr and Mrs Wick Bullard and Miranda shared supper with H D Bullard Jr Monday evening. Miranda then stayed overnight with Brenda Carol and Joyce.

Visitors from Earlimart Spend Time in Tupelo

Mr and Mrs Oscar Jennings of Earlimart California arrived in Tupelo last Tuesday to visit their daughters and families Mr and Mrs H D Bullard Sr Mrs Clakita Bottoms Mary and Glen and other relatives.

Oscar Jennings Earlimart Calif Tupelo H. D. Bullard Sr Clakita Bottoms Mary and Glen

Tupelo Ball Club Supports Turner After Leg Surgery

The Tupelo Ball Club sponsored two baseball games for Jerry Turner recovering from leg surgery. Turner was injured in a August 5 game at Madill. Tupelo lost to Denison in overtime Friday night as Stonewall and Tupelo also faced Denison with contributions totaling 186 dollars.

Tupelo Ball Club Jerry Turner Madill Tupelo Dennison Stonewall Denison

School to Start August 28 After Short Summer

James McDaniel, superintendent, announces the new school term begins August 28 with teachers reporting August 21 signaling the end of summer break and the approach of the new academic year.

James McDaniel

Mrs Billy Kirby Visits Longtime Hospital Husband

Mrs. Billy Kirby travels to Arkansas to see her husband who has been a patient in a hospital there for nearly two years.

Billy Kirby Arkansas

Homer School Plans Week-Long Enrollment and Bus Changes

Homer School will enroll students for five days next week starting Sunday. Buses will run only in the Homer district on Friday, per principal Bill Barrett.

Homer Bill Barrett Barrett

Byars To Begin Classes Monday

Students at Byars will enroll and begin classes Monday. Buses will run their regular rounds the same date and the lunchroom will be in operation. Troy Pinley, principal, announced the dates for the opening of the fall term.

Byars Troy Pinley

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Banner Baptist Associational Vaness Baptist Church Fitzhugh Baptist Church Dean Underwood Terry, Moore George Cochran Ronnie Macky John Brinkley Roger Cosby, Pickett Austin Fraley Ola Fraley Mrs. Cosby Pearl Allen Union Hill Church Dale Jerry Criswell Funeral Home Pete Timmons Eion 4TRUS Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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