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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

3

Shinny Gray Seeks Oklahoma State House Seat District 25

W. C. Gray known as Shinny Gray seeks the Oklahoma State representative seat for District 25. He details Pontotoc County roots, business experience in Ada, ranching ties, and promises to support Ada and Pontotoc County while opposing harmful bills. He asks for voter support and credits readers for success.

Pontotoc County J. O. Gray Ada Gray Shinny Gray Gray’s Cleaner’s Ada Walter J. Gray W. 12Th Street Willie Nell Lancaster Mate Minnie Lancaster Oklahoma W. C. Gray

Ada Livestock Auction Receipts Drop on Feeder Heifers

Receipts Tuesday at Ada Livestock Auction reached 1,700 with feeder heifers 50 cents lower. Slaughter cows 13 to 18.50, slaughter bulls 19 to 22.50, slaughter calves 23 to 25, stock steers 24 to 28.50, stock heifers 21 to 24.50, stock steer calves 26 to 35, stock heifer calves 23 to 28, dairy breeds 21 to 27, stock cows 17 to 22, cows and calves 160 to 220.

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Barnett and Barnett Divorce Reports

Claudine G Barnett is granted a divorce from Charles G Barnett. Ethelyne Simpson’s divorce from Doy al Simpson is finalized with her former name Ethelyne Houchen restored.

Claudine G. Barnett Charles G. Barnett Ethelyne Simpson Doyal Simpson Ethelyne Houchen

Cobb Speaks at Ada Lions Club Luncheon

State Auditor Joe Bailey Cobb of Tishomingo is guest speaker at Ada Lions Club Tuesday noon gathering. The event at Holiday House is a public Dutch meal and open for interested attendees.

Joe Bailey Cobb Tishomingo Ada Lions Club Holiday House

Parish Chapel Visit Recalls Family Gathering

Florence Isaacs visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown in Gary with Ronald and Scotty Monday. Also present were her mother Mrs. Geraldine Sweeney of Durant, grandmother Mrs. Birdie Risinger of Tishomingo, and nephews Jackie and Craig Nichols of Ardmore.

Florence Isaacs Roy Brown Gary Ronald Scotty Monday Geraldine Sweeney Durant Birdie Risinger Tishomingo Jackie Craig Nichols Ardmore

Tucker Family Visit With Hoods in Okmulgee

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and Cathy and Londa spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hood in Okmulgee.

M. R. Tucker Cathy Londa Bill Hood Okmulgee

Mrs Floy Burk and Mrs Thelma Garrett Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs Floy Burk and Mrs Thelma Garrett were in Oklahoma City recently visiting Mr and Mrs Lynn Sluder. Hansel Burk has been attending the revival at Harden City the past week. Mrs Thelma Garrett is the evangelist.

Floy Burk Thelma Garrett Oklahoma City Lynn Sluder Hansel Burk Harden City

Horton Family News From Oklahoma City and Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Burch in Oklahoma City recently. W J Horton who was badly burned recently and in Valley View Hospital was transferred to a Tulsa clinic Monday.

Austell Horton Tom Burch Oklahoma City W. J. Horton Valley View Hospital Tulsa

Henson Family and Friends Gather for Visits and Birthday

Mr and Mrs P O Henson host and greet relatives from Shawsville Virginia and Tupelo Mississippi. Guests include Edward Henson Kathy Ruth Ann Cooper Rita Duncan and Don na plus Henson kin from Ada Oklahoma Kansas City Missouri Atwood Nebraska and New Port Rhode Island. Glenn Henson turns 11 with a wiener roast joined by Crawford family and others on a recent friendly gathering. Glenn Crawford, home on leave from Germany, visits aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs P O Henson.

P. O. Henson Edward Henson Kathy Ruth Ann Cooper Shawsville Murrill Henson Kansas City Rita Duncan Donna Kay Hugo Donnie Glenn Shelia Lynda Henson Ada Glenn Henson J. B. Crawford Tupelo Cathy Butler Okla J. W. Crawford Oakman Walter Baucom Atwood Jack Little New Port R. I Ruth

Law Family News Finds Kin Across Texas

Thanks to Mr and Mrs Pot Law for renewing in the WEEKLY. Mrs Lulu Jennings of Stratford and her sister Mrs Allie Mc Kee of Lamesa Tex visited Mr and Mrs J W Law Monday. J W Law attended the funeral of Bob Mosly in Stratford Monday. The Laws and Mrs Pat Law of Gregg and Lynette visited Ott Newby Saturday. Mrs Pat Law and children visited Arthur Barnes family Stringtown recently and friends in Daisy where Mrs Law's father formerly lived. Milo Pennington visited J W Law Friday.

Pot Law Lulu Jennings Stratford Allie McKee Lamesa Tex J. W. Law Bob Mosly Pat Law Gregg Lynette Ott Newby Arthur Barnes Stringtown Daisy Law Milo Pennington

Pennington family updates in Wichita Ada

Mrs. Virgie Pennington visits Wichita with daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Ayers and moves to Ada this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington buy Horton's ranch. Mrs. Inez Pennington was a patient at Valley View Hospital.

Virgie Pennington Wichita Kan Jackie Ayers Austell Horton Ada Wayne Pennington Horton Inez Pennington Valley View Hospital

Pennington Family Vacationing Across Northern States

Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Karl Wade have been traveling through Northern states for a vacation, visiting multiple locations and enjoying regional sights.

Neville Pennington Karl Wade

Family Visits and Pow Wow Outing Highlight Weekend

Mrs. Ann Hamblin and family visited J. W. Laws on Sunday while Max Law stayed in Ardmore. Robin Law and Ada traveled to Anadarko with the Laws to attend a pow wow Friday night. Robin then enjoyed a picnic and swimming at Turner Falls on Saturday.

Ann Hamblin Pod Law Robin Law Max Law J. W. Laws Ardmore Ada John Law Robin Anadarka Turner Falls Ana Hamblin Aleta Law Pat Law

Weekend visits by Nessel and Miller families

Walt Nessel stationed in Louisiana spent the weekend in Stortford with his wife and boys and returned to Louisiana. Virgle Ray Miller and family from City, Missouri visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller. Alvie Miller and son from Midwest City also visited.

Walt Nessel Louisiana Stortford Virgle Ray Miller City, Mo Troy Miller Alvie Miller Midwest City

Tucker Family Attends Konawa All-Night Singing

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and daughters and Mrs Ollie Tucker attended the all night singing in Konawa Saturday.

M. R. Tucker Ollie Tucker Konawa

Stratford open air revival attracts local families

Mr and Mrs J W Law Miss Ruby Dryden and Frank Dryden attended the open air revival at Stratford recently. Mrs Verneice Dryden and Mrs Florence Isaacs returned Sunday from Hayward and Alameda California where they had been visiting Mr and Mrs Melvin Pevehouse and children Mr and Mrs Don Swayne and other relatives.

J. W. Law Ruby Dryden Frank Dryden Stratford Verneice Dryden Florence Isaacs Hayward Alameda Calif Melvin Pevehouse Don Swayne

Frisco Homemakers Hold Secret Pal Drawing

Frisco Extension Homemakers met at the community building for a called meeting. Main events included fair preparation and revealing secret pals for another year along with drawing names. A birthday party at Resthaven Nursing Home was planned for Wednesday.

Simon Patton Frisco Extension Resthaven Nursing Home Wendell Price Boda Hisan Dawna Brashears Prague Johnnie Daniel Johnna Dohnna Dora Daniel Ada Coy Byrd Buck Daniel Vance Minor

Braashears Move to Prague for Teaching

Mr and Mrs Don Bra shears and Dawna relocate to Prague where both adults will teach. Dawna resists the move and prefers to stay with her nanny and Papa. The Brashears returned Thursday for a brief visit.

Don Paul Brashears Dawna Prague

Golightly and Hisaw families host visits from California

Mr and Mrs R E Golightly hosted Saturday night guests Mr and Mrs Floyd Hisaw in Fitts town A visit by teleph one connected them to Luster Golightly in Concord California then a call with daughter Mrs Dick Byrd in Tulsa Oklahoma Sunday evening

R. E. Golightly Floyd Hisaw Fittstown Alice McCauley Nora Hisaw California Floyd

Buck Daniel clan visits relatives across Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Buck Daniel drove their daughter in law Shirley Daniel to Rush Springs on Wednesday to spend vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Bud Murphy. They visited Buck s sisters Dora Daniel and Clara Kennedy in Ada Saturday then traveled to Sasakwa for the rest of the trip. Jackie L Daniel lunched with aunt Dora Daniel in Ada Friday. Joe John and Jack Daniel also visited their brother Buck in Ada on Saturday.

Buck Daniel Crove Shirley Daniel Tracy David Rush Springs Bud Murphy Buck Daniel Buck Dora Daniel Clara Kennedy Ada Sasakwa Jackie L. Daniel Joe John Jack Daniel Sid Marshall Jerry Marshall Manter Kan Sid Kansas Granada Colo Maryl Pete Silva Berta Babe Marshall Jim Marshall

Stonewall Independent Triumph Over Coleman Saturday

Pat Daniel played for Stonewall Independent and they beat Coleman on Saturday. Buck Daniel was in Coalgate on business. Dora Daniel and Clara Kennedy of Ada visited Buck Daniels Sunday afternoon.

Pat Daniel Stonewall Coleman Buck Daniel Coalgate Dora Daniel Clara Kennedy Ada Buck Daniels

Visit Between Roy Holland and Spud Phillips Reported

Roy Don Holland visited Spud Phillips on Sunday. Spud returned home with Roy for a visit to Mrs. Bessie Saylis and Mrs. Yolanda Phillips, with Spud and Dana Friday night in Oklahoma City.

Roy Don Holland Spud Phillips Spud Roy 'Dd Bessie Saylis Yolanda Phillips Dana Oklahoma

Visits by Women to Mrs. Baylis Noted

Mrs. Boda Hisaw and Mrs. Audie McPhearson visited Mrs. Bessie Baylis on Wednesday. Mrs. Buck Daniel visited Mrs. Baylis on Friday.

Boda Hisaw Audie McPhearson Bessie Baylis Buck Daniel Baylis

Dowe Smith Receives Varied Visitor List This Week

Mrs Virgie Simms of Phoenix and several couples from Plainview Ada Jesse Stonewall Lula Ahloso and Stonewall gathered at the Dowe Smith home this week. Other visits included Aaron Grey Ada and Elmo Hamilton Allen with Dowe Smith.

Virgie Simms Phoenix Arix Everett Stone Plainview Tex Monroe Massey Ada Oren Kerr Jesse Dowe Smith Aaron Grey Smith Elmo Hamilton Allen J. C. Trease Ahloso Arthur Dennis Lula Elmer Simmons Stonewall The Smiths Wendell Price Orville

Weekend Visit With Mrs. Price’s Family Noted

The note records a Sunday visit in Midwest City with Mrs. Price’s mother Mrs. J. R. Berry and Lugene.

Mrs Wendell Price Midwest City Mrs. Price J. R. Berry Lugene

Social Visits Across Shidler and Ada in Spring Photos

Mr and Mrs Cecil Hollis of Shidler and Mrs Kathleen Bakes with son from Roff visited Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes Saturday. Grover Barnes with Mark and Mrs Anna Polk of Ada visited Barnes Sunday. Mr and Ms Frank Strickland visited Barnes Monday.

Cecil Hollis Shidler Kathleen Bakes Roff Jack Barnes Grover Barnes Mark Anna Polk Ada Frank Strickland

All Night Singing Attended by the Minor Family

Mr and Mrs Vance Minor attended an all night singing. They visited Ada Sunday with Mrs Margie Coplin and had lunch with Jo and Mrs Clarence Crowell.

Vance Minor Konawa Mrs. Minor Margie Coplin Ada Clarence Crowell

Vacation Bible School Attendance at Stonewall Church

Mrs Johnnie Daniel and her daughters Johnna attended Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church of Stonewall. The Daniels and their girls visited Mrs Daniels parents H R Brady Tuesday night and later visited Jack Barnes Monday night. Bob Curtis Jeff and Gregg from Stonewall visited the Daniels Monday. L D Brady and Deena of Stonewall visited Thursday night.

Johnnie Daniel Johnna First Baptist Church of Stonewall

Family Visit With Daniel Family Spreads Across Lawton

Dora, Jack Daniel, and Clara Kennedy with Ada had Sunday lunch with Mr and Mrs John Daniel. Mrs Sam Sanders and Beverly, Mrs Ora Thompson Tuelo, and Mrs John Daniel traveled to Lawton Friday to visit their children Leonard Daniel and family. Mark Sanders remained in Lawton and Kim returned home with grandma for a few days. Son Thomas and Doctor Thomas visited John Daniel Friday.

Dora Jack Daniel Clara Kennedy Ada John Daniel Sam Sanders Beverly Ora Thompson Tupelo Lawton Leonard Daniel Mark Sanders Kim Thomas Doctor Thomas

Social News From Davis County Neighborhood Gatherings

Kathleen Shidler and Roff visit John Daniels. Jim Sid Jerry and Delores Marshall visit Daniel family. Coy Byrd troubles with flat tires and repeated fixes. Children imitate and Paul Slater suffers yellow jacket sting with ice aid. Betty Slater learns Ramos connection in Germany. Johnson families and Virgil Johnson host visits. Author Johnson birthday celebrated. Sid Marshall visits Kansas and Colorado with Jerry Marshall. long visits with Marshall family members. Local subscription thanks to Laqueta Brady for WEEKLY.

Paul Slater Paul Betty Slater Lawton Masako Ramos Ramos Kitzingen Germany James Johnson Tulia Tex Virgil Johnson Lorene Campbell Jim Sid Jerry Delores Marshall Author Johnson

Roff Baptist Churches Grief Note Missing Pastor

The Rev. David Daniel from Ada serves as co director in the absence of George Ridley at the Roff Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Ridley are on vacation.

Mary Laseman David Daniel Ada Roff Baptist Church Fole George Ridley

Revival to Feature Dennis Ferrill as Guest Speaker

Dennis Ferrill of Enid will speak as the guest at next Sunday's revival kickoff. The revival begins September 2 and runs for one week with daily services.

Dennis Ferrill Enid

Mission study concludes as Ross WMS meets Tuesday

The W M S of Ross church gathered Tuesday to complete the new mission study book with Mrs. Bill Stadford leading as teacher. Mrs. Beulah Hathaway and Mrs. Ralph Burleson traveled to Stratford Saturday.

W.M.S The Ross Church Bill Stadford Beulah Haathaway Ralph Burleson Stratford

Family guests of Mrs Bessie Taylor from Houston

Recent guests of Mrs Bessie Taylor were her son Aubrey and family visiting in Houston Texas.

Bessie Taylor Aubrey Houston Tex

Metcalfs Return From Oregon Visit

Mr and Mrs Alvin Metcalf have returned from a vacation in Oregon where they visited relatives and enjoyed their trip.

Alvin Metcalf Oregon

Bradford son to enter Murray College this fall

John Bradford son of Mr and Mrs Bill Bradford plans to enroll at Murray College for the fall term. Bradford was a star athlete for Roff excelling in basketball and baseball as the team won state Class C championships in both sports.

John Bradford Bill Bradford Murray College John Roff

Local visits and church revival described in Ada notes

Beverly returned home Thursday after visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Sliger. In Ada Mrs Jones led the evening revival service at the Church of God of Prophecy. Debbie Jared of Coweta visited her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Sam Sliger, on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Howard Jared of Dewey were also visitors.

Beverly Sam Sliger Ada Jones Church of God of Prophecy Debbie Jared Coweta Howard Jared Dewey

Tilley Family Visit Notes Include Several Households

Mrs. Gwen Tilley and Jeff and Brenda Waller spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Gwen Tilley and Jeff. They visited Mrs. Billie Waller on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Tilley and Jeff and Brenda.

Gwen Tilley Jeff Brenda Linda Waller Jeff Vis Billie Waller Dale Tilley Bynum

Mrs Norma Payne Visits Dallas Relative Over Weekend

Mrs Norma Payne from Dallas Texas spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Ola Joplin.

Norma Payne Dallas Tex Ola Joplin

Dorothy Hallam Returns Home From Oklahoma City Hospital

Mrs. Dorothy Hallam was discharged and returned home Wednesday after a stay at a hospital in Oklahoma City.

Dorothy Hallam Oklahoma City

All Night Singing Attended by Konawa Community Figures

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks Mrs. Ruth Sutton Em Delamar Mrs. Juanita Frantz and Rev and Mrs. Glen Eaves attended the all night singing at Konawa with family present.

Earl Franks Ruth Sutton Em Delamar Juanita Frantz Glen Eaves Konawa

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Lee Attend Saturday Singing

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Lee of McAlester visited Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves Saturday night and attended the singing event together in the community gathering.

Jimmy Lee McAlester Glen Eaves

House Trailer Fire Reported In Oil Area

A house trailer owned by Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Keyes burned near Oil with residents unharmed. The fire damage and exact cause were not disclosed.

Tommy Keyes

Mrs Clareta Gray Visits Three Ladies Thursday

Mrs Clareta Gray paid calls on Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Alene Tucker Thursday, sharing greetings and social courtesy in the community.

Clareta Gray Minnie Lewis Alene Tucker

Mrs Bea RobertsonVisits Brendle Family Amid Illness

Mrs Bea Robertson spends a few days with Mr Brendle and son as she remains ill for several weeks. Rev Glen Eaves visited Mrs Robertson Saturday in the Brendle home.

Bea Robertson

Mrs Sutton and friends visit Mrs Cox

Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Eu gonne Franks plus Shelley visited Mrs Nannie Cox on Monday. Other visitors including Mrs Minnie Lewis Mrs Edith Cook Mrs Nita Pearl Goodman Mrs Hazel Newby Granny Walden Mrs Martha Love Michelle and Kevin dropped by during the week.

Ruth Sutton Eugonne Franks Shelley Nannie Cox Minnie Lewis Edith Cook Nita Pearl Goodman Hazel Newby Granny Walden Martha Love Michelle Kevin Cox

Booths Tucker and Teens Travel to Colorado Springs

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth and Mrs Alene Tucker accompany Paula and Tonya as they depart Friday for Colorado Springs Colorado.

Melvin Booth Alene Tucker Paula Tonya Colorado Springs Colo

Oil Center Social Notes From Pentecostal Church

Sixty four attended the Pente costal Holiness Church Sunday with Rev. Glen Eaves in charge. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ken Hunter and boys from Oklahoma City and Mrs Maxine Willoughby and daughter. Several families visited Anadarko for the Indian Exposition and extended stays with local residents.

Minnie Lewis Glen Eaves Janice Chilcoat Ken Hunter Oklahoma City Maxine Willoughby Max

Sunday Visit With Mr and Mrs Casey Thom As and Jimmy

Sunday was spent with Mr and Mrs Casey Thom as and Jimmy in Shawnee. The brief gathering focused on family time and shared conversation in a casual visit.

Casey Thomas Jimmy Shawnee

Mrs Jewel Willoughby and Dena Gail Visit Mrs Northam

Mrs Jewel Willoughby and Dena Gail spent Tuesday with Mrs Vannie Northam in a social call that highlighted community ties and friendly visits.

Jewel Willoughby Dena Gail Vannie Northam

Reverend Buck Fowler Family Visit

The Rev. and Mrs. Buck Fowler and grandchildren and Mrs. Margaret Covington visited Dru cilla Thomas Sunday.

Buck Fowler Margaret Covington Drucilla Thomas

Ladies Gather for Sunday Afternoon Visits

Mrs Martha Franks hosted and hosted guests during a Sunday gathering. Mrs Lona Soward joined Mrs Martha Franks for a visit while Mrs Cora Cassidy and Mrs Clareta Gray called on the hostess recently. Mrs Agnes Rutledge was also present for the afternoon.

Earl Franks Shelly Lonaee Martha Franks Cora Cassidy Clareta Gray Agnes Rutledge Lona Soward

Lena Soward Visits Ada With Franks Family

Mrs Lena Soward spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Franks and Shelly. Mrs Soward was in Ada Monday.

Lena Soward Mrs. Franks Shelly Mrs. Soward Ada

Mrs Collins Attends Oil Center Pentecostal Church Service

Mrs Collins attended the Oil Center Pentecostal Church service on Sunday, reflecting on faith and community gathering.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gray W. C. “Shinny” Gray Ww. C Shinny Cobb B. M Mack” Welch Lynnia Horton Dorothy Nessel Jewell Nessel Bobby J. W. Law Thursay George Wintersmith Park Alabama George Wallace Frisco John Daniels Mrs. Lee Byrd Grace Marshall Edd Carl Carr Anadarko Edd Carr Chris Sutton Willis Sutton Ernest Roberts Leroy Willoughby Neal Trobaugh Delamar Farham Leroy Willoughbys A. C. Terry Maxwell Junior Willoughby Frank Lewis Walter Lewis Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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