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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1969

Page

2

Mrs. Eubanks Hosts Shower For James Patterson

Mrs. Denman Eubanks hosted a Friday night wedding shower at her home for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Patterson. Guests included relatives such as the Patterson families and friends who assisted with gift opening, arrangements, and guest registration. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served as pink and white decorations graced the gilt table centerpiece.

Denman Eubanks Thomas James Patterson Patterson Harry Billis Francis Valley View Hospital Pat Patterson Ken Eubanks Grace Walker Odis Vinson D. L. Linker Jack Chiles B. C

Roff Homemakers Meet Friday

The Roff Extension Homemakers Group held their regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Henry Jinks home with devotion by Mrs. Harold Davis on Always Attractive. Discussion covered attitude grooming and presentation. Plans set for a call meeting Sept. 3 to select fair exhibits and officers for 1970.

Roff Extension Homemakers Group Henry Jinks Harold Davis Ralph Burleson Jess Collins Jinks Mary Laseman Collins Alvin Powell Burleson Davis Nova Tyree Nova Tyyee Lasemnan

Edna Golden Celebrates 72nd Birthday

Mrs. Edna Golden marked her 72nd birthday at a gathering hosted by Horace and Mrs. Golden. Ethelene Golden baked a cake with a Happy Birthday Mother inscription. attendees included Leonard Tucker, Reggie and Gina, Ada, Duane and Tonya Tucker, Lenny and Paul Golden, Horace Golden, Gary, Teresa, Carol, Randy, Don Henderson and family, James, Crystal, Leslie and Jennifer.

Edna Golden Horace Golden Ethelene Golden Leonard Tucker Reggie Regina Ada Duane Tucker Tonya Lenny Golden Paul Golden Gary Teresa Carol Randy Don Henderson James Crystal Leslie Jennifer

Speer Family Concert Set for McAlester Auditorium

The Singing Speer Family of Nashville, a leading gospel quartet, will give a concert Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Arch Thompson auditorium, McAlester. Tickets are on sale at Cooley Music in Ada.

Singing Speer Nashville Tenn Arch Thompson McAlester Speer Cooley Music E. 5Th Ada

Davis Family Holds Reunion For Son

A Davis Ranch gathering welcomed Ted Davis and his wife Nancy of Washington, D C, returning from a four week India factfinding tour with the World Bank Agricultural Division. The event included many relatives from Gainesville Texas Dallas Shawnee Visalia Roosevelt and Stephens.

Davis Ted Nancy Washington, D. C World Bank India

County Budget Down as Valuation Rises in County Ledger

The county announces lower overall general fund spending totaling $340,151.04 while real property revaluation pushes up assessed values. Budget allocations cover department salaries, maintenance, and special accounts including health, free fair, civil defense, and development programs. Key line items include Health Department at $99,240 and Free Fair at $4,358.55 with various supporting expenditures.

Aries Southern Oklahoma Development Association Civil Defense County Health Department

Connie Long and Jerry Shropshire Wed at Union Hill Church

Connie Long and Pvt. Jerry Shropshire wed Monday with a reception and shower at Union Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Don Newby officiated. Gifts and well wishers included numerous family members and friends such as Henry Nichols and Floyd Hill Jr. and spouses along with many Long relatives.

Connie Long Jerry Shropshire Union Hill Baptist Church Don New Henry Nichols Floyd Hill Jr Flora B. Nichols Merl Watham Betty Brundridge Monnie Rhynes

September 5 wedding plans announced for Anita Timmons and Frank Shirley

Miss Anita Gayle Timmons and Frank Randall Shirley have finalized wedding plans for September 5. The ceremony will occur at 8 p.m. in the Church of God of Ada with Rev. George Vance officiating. The bride, daughter of Chester and Mrs. Timmons of Stonewall, will be given in marriage by her father. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shirley of Konawa, will be attended by maid of honor Rhoda Bigham of Ada and bridesmaids Karen Timmons and Mary Dee Shirley. Best man Peter Peak, ushers Swinson and Crisp, and reception aides Sandra Estes and Margaret Reed will participate. A future home is planned in Oklahoma City. The bride is a Byng High School graduate (1969) and TG&Y employee. the groom is a Konawa High School graduate (1966) and Northwest Electric employee.

Anita Gayle Timmors Frank Randall Shirley Church of God of Miss Timmons Byng High School Tg&y Shirley Konawa High School Northwest Electric Oklahoma City

Inquest Continues Over Mary Jo Kopechne Death

The inquest seeks to determine if the death may have resulted from the act or negligence of others. A hearing is set for August 25 on exhumation for autopsy. Kennedy pled guilty to leaving the scene, with Judge Boyle presiding.

Luzerne County Dinis Miss Kopechne Plymouth Massachusetts Kennedy James A. Boyle Edgartown Donald R. Mills Boyle

Latta Homemakers Meet With Brady

Latta Extension Home makers Group met Tuesday at the president Mrs C E Brady home for August. Leaders led singing and a devotional based on Proverbs. Roll call asked how to improve posture. September fair chairmen named for canning clothing homemaking. Refreshments served to members and guest Cindy Glover.

Latta

Cumberland Women Hold Tuesday Meeting at Cumberland Presbyterian

The Cumberland Presbyterian Women met for their regular gathering with Mary Mayberry as president. Six members answered roll call while stair treads for the educational building were purchased but not laid. Delegates Mary Mayberry and Naomi Lovelace were elected to attend the Synod in Clinton in September, with Betty Rogers as alternate. Susan Brantley led the afternoon program on New Dimensions of Understanding and welfare programs, ending with Wayside Prayer and refreshments.

Cumberland Cumberland Presbyterian Mary Mayberry CPW Naomi Lovelace

Farm Groups Split Over Policy For 1970 Agriculture

Washington AP reports the Nixon administration faces discord among major farm groups on long range policy for 1970. Hardin urges a mix of voluntary land retirement and annual programs while many groups resist. Palmby warns unity is essential for agriculture to meet urban pressures and changing times.

Washington Nixon Clifford M. Hardin Hardin W. R. Poage D-Tex House Agriculture Committee American Farm Bureau Federation Urbana National Farmers Union National Grange Clarence D. Palmby Lubbock Tex Palmby Congress

Frisco Homemakers Start Beauty Course Meeting

Frisco Extension Home makers Group met at Community Building to prepare for a September county fair. Mrs Simon Patton led singing and prayer. Mrs Wendell Price led devotion. Mrs Buck Daniel presented program Always Attractive. Martha Mote led a round table on attitude fashion grooming and posture. Secret Pals were revealed with a playful Santa air conditioner remark.

Frisco Com Munity Simon Patton Wendell Price Buck Daniel Martha Mote Alfred Baylis Boda Hisaw Vance Minor Morgan Wells Melissa Wells Santa

Females Share More Classrooms Worldwide

A United Nations report shows over 30 of 105 responding nations have fully coeducational schools, with most also reporting mixed establishments at various training levels across regions. The trend spans all education levels as girls share classrooms with boys in increasingly many countries.

New York United Nations

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Mrs. Eubanks Mrs James Patterson Roff Homemakers Davis Ranch Jay Pypas Margaret Patty Lou Ann Jamal Eddie Gainesville John Priest Dallas Jack Coffey Allyson Catherine Shawnee Cleo Davis Roosevelt Tommy Little Joe Visalia Calif Treeman iStephens Harold Terri Rolf Mes Barbara Kirby Katherine Long Ruby Horton Barbara Reba Teel Leah Anderson Bill Detozier Don Allison Nova [Lancaster Leena Poindester Lessie Vert Imaleta Miller Mary Long Debbie Long Myrtle Archer Roxie Golden Lynda F. G. Jones James Rhynes Pam Wright David Wright Inez Shropshire Deondra Sonya Bethel Buse Harold Long Chester Sleger Joe B. Black Don Newby Jimmy Sammil Rich Choate Phil Lawrence Mike Childers Johnny Long Weimite Youto Chrysler Cheysing Newport Cicar Chrysler Motors Corporation Phil Sinnett East Main Ada, Okla Brady F.D.I.C Main and Broadway 12Th and Rennie
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