Johnson Family Reunion Held At Boggy Depot Park
The annual Johnson family reunion was held August 15 and 16 at Boggy Depot Park with 126 attendees. Relatives traveled from Oklahoma cities and towns including Bullwater Bixby Oklahoma City Purcell Pleasant Grove Weleetka Tulsa Enid Tishomingo Lindsay Yeager Moore Richardson Tex Fayetteville and Russellville Ark. Local attendees from Tupelo Ada Stonewall Cottonwood and other areas joined relatives such as Randy Johnson Don Jahmston Donetta Oletha Perry Bonnie Becky Harley Johnson J K Linker Cheryl Robin Marcia Harter Ettie Guffey Jacok Guffey A J Ward Crickett Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Boggy Depot
Bullwater
Bixby
Oklahoma City
Purcell
Pleasant Grove
Wereetka
Tulsa
Enid
Tishomingo
Lindsay
Yeager
Moore
Richardson
Tex
Fayetteville
Russelville
Ark
Tupelo
Randy Johnson
Don Jahmston
Donetta
Oletha Perry
Bonnie
Becky
Harley Johnson
J. K. Linker
Cheryl
Robin
Marcia Harter
Ettie Guffey
Jacok Guffey
A.J. Ward
Crickett Smith
Ada
Larry Murphy
Bryan
Wayne Lawson
Jerry Orton
Loyd Goss
Rhonda
Fanny Jennings
Stonewall
Donnie Johnson
Denise
Orville Jennings
Keith
Cottonwood
Paul Carter
Paula
Larry Gene Hedgecosk
Naomi Class Honors Retiring Teacher at Breakfast
The Naomi Class of First Baptist Church honored retiring class teacher Mrs. Mabel Parker with a devotional, tribute by Mrs. Ethel Clawson, and a gift from president Mrs. Delia Beckham at Twitty's Restaurant. Attendees included Claudia Martin, Mabel Nix, Dorothy Abernathy, Ethel Thompson, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
First Baptist Churett R
Twitty
Ethel Clawson
Women of the Bible
Mabel Parker
Delia Beckham
Parker
Katie Willing
Claudia Martin
Mabel Nix
Dorothy Abernathy
Ethel Thompson
Willie
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Kay Harris Aug 18
A bridal shower for Kay Harris bride elect of Roger Williamson was held August 18 in the annex of First Baptist Church in Fittstown. Attendees included numerous local residents and family members with participation by Miss Kay Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Harris
Roger Williamson
First Baptist Church, Fittstown
Pat Jackson
Verna Harris
June Griffin
Ona Winters
Lorene Sliger
Boyston
Lewis Alexander
the Wainscotts
Lara Winters
Moore
Contra Moore
Marcella Jackson
Johnnie Wenis
Ruby David
Laratha Fannell
Ramona Scott
Juanita Townsend
Vida Doolittle
Stella Morris Class Has Angus Meeting at Church
Stella Morris Sunday School class of Morris Memorial Baptist Church held its monthly business meeting at the Garren Smith home with Judy Reust in charge. Attendees included Jessie Epperson, Clarice McLaughlin, Dorothy Tate, Evelyn Smith, and Christine Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Morris
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Garren Smith
Judy Reust
Jessie Epperson
Clarice McLaughlin
God
Dorothy Tate
Evelyn Smith
Christine Smith
Svetlana Finds U S Life as Ordinary Housewife
Svetlana Alliluyeva, daughter of Josef Stalin, settles in Spring Green Wisconsin as wife of designer William Wesley Peters chief architect of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. The former Soviet figure mentions a desire to focus on being a good wife, with a simple homemaking life, after marrying April 7 at Taliesin and briefly visiting local shops unrecognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Green
Wis
William Wesley Peters
Svetlana Alliluyeva
Josef Stalin
Tura Spring Green
Wisconsin
Russia
New Delhi
India
United States
Chitect
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Grand Canyon
Rocky Mountains
Taliesin
The
Archi
Peters
Svetlana
Princeton
Tammy Darlin
Brea
Calif
Sherri Sarratt
Revival Of Old Time Cure Sprout Alfalfa Seeds
Nan Wiley answers reader Grace M. Meyer on sprouting alfalfa seeds for salads and teas, detailing soaking steps, dormancy, and use on toast or in tea. The column notes alfalfa as a traditional blond purifier and shares kitchen tips including seed sprouting methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Grace M. Meyer
Chicago
F. L. Miller
Manheim
Petition by Ada Women Aids North Vietnam Prisoners
A small group of Ada women organize petitions to improve the lot of American prisoners in North Vietnam. They plan to forward the petitions to North Vietnam or its representatives. Mrs. Greg Saunders chairs the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
North Vietnam
Greg Saunders
Service
Saunders
Brown's
Evans Hardware
Woodland
Nixon
Paris
Marine Recruiting Office
Ada woman to wed Vietnam pilot Lt Vasseur
Miss Alana Marie Roberts of Ada announced engagement to Lt Paul Joseph Vasseur currently serving in Vietnam as a chinook helicopter pilot. The couple plans a fall wedding with Roberts a 1967 Ada High School graduate and Oklahoma Christian College attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alana Marie Roberts
Paul Joseph Vasseur
Dale L. Roberts
Rt. 4
Ada
Vasseur
Margaret Vasseur
Seattle
Washington
Miss Roberts
Ada High School
Oklahoma Christian College
East Central State College
University of Washington
Vietnam
Ada Jaycee Jaynes Raffle Planned At McCalls Chapel Area
A Ada Jaycee Jaynes meeting at Mrs. Tommy Vass home south of Ada planned a raffle of half beef to fund a monthly birthday party for children at McCalls Chapel School. Attendees included Sharon Doty Janice Osburn and Annette Stark. Next meeting set for Aug 24 at the Holiday House with speaker Rev Kay Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Brantley Hosts Birthday Coffee for Sister Helen Brown
Mrs Wesley Brantley hosted a Friday morning coffee in China California honoring her sister Mrs Helen Brown on her birthday. Guests from the Latin Homemakers Extension Group included numerous local attendees and the honoree along with the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Brantly
Helen Brown
China
Calif
Brown
Latin Homemakers Extension Group
Ralph Taylor
Charles McCaskey
Boo Mayberry
Sally
Cal Acord
C. E. Brady
Roy Kindrick
Sam McCrac
Fire Damages Home From Water Heater Fault
A fire started by a water heater damaged a back porch area at 908 East 15th, residence of Marie de Brito. Firemen also tackled a grass and hay fire near Bob Steiner’s property in the 2700 block of East 1th Street. Cause of the porch blaze was undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie de Brito
Bob Steiner
Last Swimming Days Scheduled in Ada Pools
Final dates set for swimming pool operations in Ada. Northside ends August 25 with free swims on the final day. Glenwood and Wintersmith close August 30 with free swims on the last day of the season. John Philmee, pools manager, stated the tradition continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
John Philmee
Northside
Glenwood
Wintersmith
People and the riddles of earthly existence
The piece muses on people as the most complex factor in nature versus the laws of science. It notes humans have both observable senses and hidden drives, including conscience and dreams, leading to varied views. It warns against self indulgence, praises free spirit, and calls for resilience amid disagreement.
Local Families Share Meals Across Oklahoma Visits
A sprawling note lists numerous Oklahoma families visiting and hosting events from Ada to Bartlesville and Durand. Neighbors and relatives including Hick, Sims, Dicketts, Foreman, Reed, Brooks, Jones travel between Norman, Edmond, and Fargo with dinners, hospital updates, and new births noted among extended kin. The piece captures a community network of gatherings across towns and states.
Oil Center Community Notes Parade of Visitors
Ninety three attend Sunday School and church at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. A long list of visitors and locals share weekend visits and social calls across Oil Center, Stratford, Ada, Elmore City, and surrounding areas. The piece records numerous errands, dinners, and small gatherings.
Family and friends visit amid Army leaves and hospital stays
Debbie Johnston and Ben Johnston take Davey to Oklahoma City where he leaves for two weeks with the Reserves. Debbie and Ben Johnston visit relatives including Lula Grote and Sherry in Konawa. Marvella Loyd and Jac kie spend weekend in Oklahoma City with Dickie Gach and Ricky, visiting Newt Holland and Allie Ryles in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Johnson
Ben Johnston
Davey
Okahoma ‘City
Fort Hood
Tex
Debbie Johnston
Lula
Marvella Loyd
Jackie
Marvin Brashears
Oklahoma City
Dickie Gach
Ricky
Newt Holland
Allie Ryles
Theology course registrations open at Ecumenical Institute
Final registrations for the Theological Revolution course are being accepted at the Ecumenical Institute. The class meets at United Christian Student Center starting Friday at 6 p.m. Tuition is 20 dollars per person or 35 dollars per couple. Call 1 332-3798 to register. Glue laminated beams are described as impressive long span roof and ceiling features used in churches, gymnasiums, and shopping centers and available from lumber dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theological Revolution
Ecumenical Institute
United Christian Student Center
0. M. Robbins
Union Hill Community Notes From Ada Oklahoma Area
Mr and Mrs Charles Copten and families and Mr and Mrs Boyd Copten enjoyed a vacation at Pennington creek. Lee Keeling made a business trip to Shawnee. The Coplen and Keeling families attended an all night singing at Konawa. Visitors include Norman Kirkpatrick and Mrs Mary Cook of Ada. Rev Gerald Sutton and family visited Konawa and Oil Center. Several Ada and Oklahoma City residents hosted or visited friends and relatives in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Williams
Vanderbilt
Tex
Eva Foreman
Ada
Charley Monk
Denton
Denise Ryan
St Louis
MelMillan
St. Louis
Wayne Sanders
Williams
Stella
Rush
Webster
Herbert Armstrong
Stonewall
Roy
Larry
Phillip Johnsed
Millie Smith
Helen Leader
Diana
Donna Kay
Wolf
Lois Clifford
Donnie
Ronnie
J. D. Reed
J.D. Reed
Valley View Hospital
Reed
Marcine Brooks
Linda
Oklahoma City
Jimmy Wyche
Carolyn Tiwmas
Ricky Moore
Jr. Northam
Glen Eaves
Hansel Burk
Kirk Duncan
Konawa
Bonnie Burk
Maud Olleghan Elmore City
Gerald Sutton
Willis
Sutton
Betty Harris
Mes
Seine Lewis
Ada Sunjay
Myrtle Evans
Ron Busby
Phoenix
Ariz
Ands
Kenneth Terrile
Bethany
Betty Andrews
Ed Roberts
Center
Danny Harlin
Joan
Scali
Roff
Louis Sims
Darrel Steven
Tina
Willis Sutton
Lewis
Opal Sutton
Ruth Sutton
Eddie Rutledge
Ontario
Calif
Larry Rutledge
Agnes Jordon
Chris
Beverly
Lena Soware
Vernon Covington Bunay
Lavona Jones
Charles Copten
Boyd Copten
Pennington Creek
Lee Keeling
Shawnee
Charles Coplen
Ray Kemp
Clarence Kemp
Bristow
Elmer Cochan
Frank
Norman Kirkpatrick
Mansy
Mary Cook
Sison
Ray. Kemp
Vance Price
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Boggy Depot Park
Beth Crabtree
Lee Griffin
Karen Enis
Laura Snow
Bertie Harris
Jo Jones
B. B. Ryan
Bessie Hooks
C. R. Whittington
Mamie Madron
Debbie Williamson
Addie Crabtree
Rodney Crabtree
Towanna Harry
Jewel Hisan
Corene Townsend
Toi
Janice
Debbie Jackson
Marie Crabtree
Wendell Harris
Rita Harris
Chuck Owens
Elsie Barnes
B. Vv. Howry
Mabel McNeill
Sue Howry
John Williamson
Ona Flinn
Angus
NAN Wiley
Mary Messer
Kansas City
Liz Taylor
Ada Jaycee Jaynes
Mrs. Brantley
Dora Lee Hick
John
Mer
Louis Simseed
Lee Dicketts
Alan
Jerry Campbell
Dwayne
Bartlesville
John Davis
Delois Vanlandingham
Fargo
Bert Jones
O’dell
Milton Oliver
Donald Brooks
Betty Fortner
the Brooks
Donna Sweat
Linda Brooks
Jim Guinn
J. B. Whitney
Fort Worth
Buddy Salmon
Shelby
Amy Salmon
Coalgate
Carl Rhynes
Dennison
Henry Ballard
Mary Pat Camp
Ben Rivers
Orlando
Fla
Sharon
David Salmon
Leigh Allison
Amy
Roy Elkins
Alfonso Salmon
Luke Fortner
Alma Brooks
Diane
Hugh Sweat
Patti
Eddie Sarratt
J. L. Wilson
Sherry
Jodie
Jeannie
Brad Gould
Mike
Phyllis
O'Dell Jones
Lee
Clyde Jones
Coweta
Hert Jones
James Jones
Freida Vanlandingham
Paul Johnston
Betsy Johnston
Kay Howell
Tommy Williams
Paris Davidson
Gladys Davidson
Pat Ellis
Raymond Ellis
Holdenville
Minnie Lewis
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Doyne Isaacs
Indiana
Elmer Lovelace
Wanette
Chuck Roberts
Doyne Tsaues
Lanny Eaves
Dallas
Belly Griffith
Ft. Worth
Sue Muck
Phyllis Griffin
Nannie Cox
Dennis McDonald
Mrs
Jr. Mack and
Mark McDonald
Leonard Halloway
Stratford
Paul Howard
Leron Horton
Ahloso
Dee Willoughby
Dena Gayle
Lar. Willoughby
Andy Andrews
Leroy Willoughby
Frank Lewis
Texas
Mr. Willoughby
Oil Center
Leon Horton, Abloso
Hugo Saurday
Diane “Willoughby
Baby
Reva Sue Willoughby
A. B. Northam
Matthew
Josie Northan
Sam Raines
Marie Welch
Pat Welch
Josie Northam
Ray Northam
Lawton
Whitey Wilburn
George Welch
Lisa
Alene Anderson
Johnny Welch
Myr
Clyde
Welch
Martha Franks
Jack Green
Abloso
Jay Reed
Danny Harlix Scott
Edgar Harin
Lou Wood
Glen Wallis
Mae Majors
Ballard Nursing Home
W. O. Skinner
John Horsley
W. 0. Skinner
J. E. Quinton
Olive Belle Wood
W. ©. Skinner
Oleta Law
Vivian Northam
Fan Busby
Midwest City
Bee Robertson
Vannie Northam
Oris Roberts
Galey
Joy Roberts
Carolyn Keyes
David
Jano Roberts
Odis Roberts
Clarence McCurry
Marva Dawn Cole
Betty Eaves
Ann
Debbie
Nina Sue
Pearlore
Carmadoyce ‘Taursay
Doris Sims
Lena Harlin
Jo Ann. Roif
Willis Sutyton
Johnny Soward
Lena Soward
Vernon Coylington
James Abbott
Earl Franks
Shelly
Vernon Covington
Eugonne Franks
Chris and
Paula Tucker
Boswell
Paul Tucker
Tonya
Savanna
Melvin Booth
Bonnie Burk and
Loyd Jr
Ruby Smith
T. T. Tomlinson
Wilma Tomlinson
Pauls Valley
Ronnie Burk
Sand
Elmore City
Pea Yarbrought
Carl Grote
Steve
Asha Duncan
A. M. Carter
Howard Asendorf
Judy
Bob Johnston
EGET
Union Hill
Sybil Collins
Nora Roper
Albert Lowe
Daisy Binion
Lena Cochran
Olaf Fraley
Lima
Ohio
Bobby Jow Adams
Okahoma City
Billy Joe Adams
Sedlesih
Gordon R. Melsen
Harold Hall
Lonnie Abbott
David Gray Dorsey Myers Jr
A. G. Sanders
W. DR. Jacquesa
A. G. Andrews Clyde R
Haskine
Burl Griffin George Lance Kenneth Bond
Hugh M. Sandlin
Court OF Appeals
Kenneth D. Bacon
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