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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1965

Page

3

Miss Sharon Crookham Weds Howard Sullivan in Ada

Miss Sharon Sue Crookham married Howard Melvyn Sullivan on Saturday August 14 at Center Baptist Mission Ada. Rev. Paul Hunter presided at 7:30 p.m. ceremony. Bride’s parents are Mrs. Tressa Crookham and the couple will reside in Ada. The couple plans a wedding trip to Oklahoma City after a reception at the church. Reed back to Ada.

Sharon Sue Crookham Howard Melvyn Sullivan Center Baptist Mission Paul Hunter Tressa Crookham Ada Chilcoat Lawrence C. Crookham Sabrina Vineta Ayres Pat Grove Moore Catherine Sullivan Brawley Calif Miss Grove Miss Sullivan Tom Murphy Roger Layne Jack Ayres Vineta Crookham Bonne Braham Agnes Crookham Sandra Crookham Karen Crookham Deloris Layne Judy Householder Stratford Oklahoma City Vaness High School Sullivan East Central State College

Surprise Birthday Honor For Grady Smith At Lawn Party

Grady Smith was honored Friday night at a surprise birthday party on the Smith lawn east of the city celebrating his 65th birthday and retirement from Boettcher Oil and Gas. Guests included family friends coworkers and many neighbors who enjoyed homemade ice cream cake and a rod and reel gift.

Grady Smith Smith Boettcher Oil and Gas Company Glendon Taylor Herman Britt Billy Bobby Albert Pevehouse Vernon Glenda Fred Reynolds Roy Williams Audie Bryan Johnnie Dewayne Glen Bryan Homer Nickell Clyde Rigsby Cecil Hallam Jimmie Emry Marvin Evans Harold Byrd Betsy Fannie Smith Willie Smith Herschel Glenda West

Revival trips and sermon at Strat0 First Baptist Church

Guest Minister Rev and Mrs Harold Robert son and Gary left Monday for Forgan Oklahoma where he leads a two week revival Rev W P Mugg Arbuckle Associational Missionary of Wynnewood will preach at the Strat0 First Baptist Church Sunday

Harold Robertson Gary Forgan Okla W. P. Mugg Arbuckle Associational Missionary Wynnewood First Baptist Church Sunay

Frisco Club Honors Effie Blevins Birthday Party

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club honored Mrs. Effie Blevins on her birthday Thursday August 19 with a party. Cake by Mrs. Buck Daniel punch by Mrs. Vance Minor. Guests included Mae Worman Frannie Worman Jessie Phillips Eula Davis Julia Garner Josie McCormick Emily Stick Kenneth Baraselton Dan Lafevers Robert Crow George Holt James O Ross Bobby Bradley Janie Bradley and the Bradleys. Members present included Mrs. Bill Crow Mrs. Robert Clayton Donna Mrs. Boda Hisan Mrs. Bill Crow Mrs. Wendell Price Mrs. Alfred Baylis Mrs. Buck Daniel and Mrs. Simon Patton.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Effie Blevins Buck Daniel Vance Minor Frannie Worman Jessie Phillips Eula Davis Julia Garner Josie McCormick Emily Stick Kenneth Baraselton Dan Lafevers Robert Crow George Holt James O. Ross Bobby Bradley Janie Bradley M. G. Bradley Luella Menday Mae Christian Bill Crow Robert Clayton Donna Boda Hisan Wendell Price Alfred Baylis Simon Patton

Johnson Family Reunion Draws 100 Plus Attendees

More than 100 Johnsons gathered at Boggy Depot for the Tupelo family reunion on Sunday August 15 1965 with participants from Oklahoma City Purcell Prague Tulsa Lindsay Weleetka Sasakwa Stonewall Ada Holdenville Tishomingo Tucumcari N M Visalia Calif and others. Local relatives Harley Johnson Ramsey Johnson Willie Perry J R Linker Johnny Guffey and Maxine Linker attended as did Vernon Dillon who screened reunion movies. Maxine says the event keeps growing in size and fun.

Johnson Tupelo Boggy Depot Harley Johnson Ransey Johnson Willie Perry J. R. Linker Cheryl Robin Johnny Guffey Martha Orville Jennings Oklahoma City Purcell Prague Tulsa Lindsay Weleetka Sasakwa Stonewall Ada Holdenville Tishomingo Tucumcari N.M Visalia Calif Vernon Dillon Harley Maxine Linker

News Classified Ads FE 2 4433 Buy Sell Trade Rent

Classified notices list opportunities to buy sell trade or rent items and services with contact number FE 2 4433. The short item reads like a generic classifieds block without a single person or organization named.

Gift Shower Honors Mrs Bowman in Ada

Mrs Zane Bowman former Clarice Hooper was honored at an anticipation shower Friday evening at the Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church Ada. Hostesses included Mrs J W McInroy and others. gift table featured white lace and pink rosebuds. Guests listed span Ada and nearby towns with many attendees from local churches and families.

Zane Bowman First Baptist Church of Allen Bowman Clarice Hooper Bill Hooper J. W. McInroy J. S. Jones Royce Nall Doyle Blackburn W. C. Orick W. B. Weldon Dale Peay R. L. Capps James Brannan Burch Walker Harold Swink Lena Smith Roy Jones C. A. Nelson Jocie Chiles Otto Stickland Thurman Triplett Jenny Sue Floyd Simmons E. B. Bulware Roy Thompson C. H. Hastings Ollie Hall Hattie Boardus Delphia Jones Victor Luke W. T. Hooper Loyd Epperly George Bain E. C. Peay Robert Hammonds Vallie Curtis W. C. Walters Leafy Durham H. E. Brinson R. C. Borders Karen A. M. Miller Sidney Long Bob Jensen Wayne Stephenson Ada Grindell Miller Columbia, Ga

Broadway tip uses baby oil to remove heavy makeup

A Broadway professional tip suggests using baby oil to remove heavy stage makeup without hard scrubbing. The method promises softer skin afterward and is practical for households with young performers.

Hicks and Tilley Families Reunite at Wintersmith Park

The Hicks and Tilley families held a Sunday reunion at Wintersmith Park Lodge with a noon dinner. Many relatives traveled from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, California, Nebraska, and beyond to attend and document the gathering on film.

Hicks-Tilley Hicks and Tilley Wintersmith Park Lodge Park Art Bostetler Ada John Dowdell Terry Newcomb Midwest City Delphia Jones F. O. Jones Glenn Matt Richardson Roger Terry Cerral Gaylan Westview Olen Tilley Todd Tony Bucklin Kan Jack McNutt Jr Danny Eddie Benny Jones Don Newby Stephen Kathy Kay Siegers Rhondi Kelly Renea Arlington Calif R. E. Tilley Fred Jones Wayne

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Loyd Burk At Oil Center Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church hosted a pink and blue layette shower for Mrs. Loyd Burk in the church dining hall. Attendees included many named women and families, and cake pink punch and coffee were served after gift opening.

Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center Loyd Burk Elme- Maxwell Marilyn Summers Pearl Tomlinson Thelma Garrett Floy Burk Cloretta Gray Nova Gray Florence Isaacs William Ray Jeanette Griffiths Pearl Gray Carma Gray Tama Fleming Wanda Lamb Helen Fleming Oleta Burk Carolyn Keyes Leroy Baker Anna Mae Sutton Ben Robertson Betty Griffith Joy Tucker Joy Tucker Sr Lorene Scott Effie Lamb Ruby Wood Pattie Buck Tomlinson Opal Ward Carolyn Ward Wilma Peggy Terry Linda Tomlinson Colene Robertson Dorchie Booth Bill Wall Euvonne Franks Minnie Lewis Claretta Gray Alene Tucker

Fontana of Rome Sets Jets in Hosiery Fashion

Fontana of Rome presents bold legwear with jet headed stockings paired with black dresses for day and evening looks. One pair features six inch wide jet headed fringe bands circling the legs as fashion globally aligns with Rome Paris New York trends.

Fontana Rome Irene Galitzine Paris New York

How To Remove Perspiration Stains From Washables

Perspiration stains on washable clothes can be removed by applying a thick paste of baking soda to the stained area and leaving it on for fifteen minutes. Check suit buttons occasionally and tighten loose ones. For summer slacks on crossbar hangers, shift positions to avoid cross creases.

Jacksons Celebrate First Grandchild Amid Local Wedding Links

Around the County notes Mr and Mrs Tom Jackson enjoy their first grandchild. Claude Cooper attended the wedding of grandson Doyle Cooper to Carolyn Brown in Roff Friday night.

Tom Jackson Jacksons Claude Cooper Doyle Cooper Carolyn Brown Roff

Weekend visits across towns in Oklahoma and Texas

The text lists several families visiting relatives across Stonewall Ada and nearby areas. Bud Miksch and Debbie Wichtta Kansas arrived to spend the weekend with Leon and Mary McMinn. Bernard Medcalf Houston visits Hall family. Mary plans to return home with her parents. Barry Joe Barnes Shreveport and family visited Barnes Creech and others in Ada and Stonewall then left for home Tuesday. Jerry Scott and Mick Scott hosted visits in Union Valley and Ada while Gerald Scott and Teddy Kansas City visit Mick Scott’s parents this week.

Bud Miksch Debbie Wichtta Kan Leon McMinn Bernard Medcalf Houston James Hall Mary Barry Joe Barnes Shreveport Stonewall Ada George Barnes Henry Creech Homer Barnes Mike Barnes Jerry Scott Mick Scott Union Valley Gerald Scott Teddy Kansas City Mick Scotts

Ice cream social honor and a rattling snake scare in Union Valley

Betty Rogers hosts an ice cream social for her brother in Selma visitors include Maggie Batchler and Tupelo relatives. J E Martin is recovering after surgery at Valley View Hospital. Dea Lance faced a near miss when a large snake struck the porch area striking and escaping. Mrs Lance fled and the couple faced a sleepless night.

Betty Rogers Ted Freeman Elmer Sanders Selma Calif Maggie Batchler Dale Leonard Tupelo J. E. Martin Valley View Hospital Mrs. Dea Lance Dea Mrs. Lance Mr. Lance

Local residents listed for community event

Mrs Sam Sanders and Mark from Stonewall join Mr and Mrs Madi son Forman of Stonewall, Mr and Mrs Roger Hall of Tupelo, and Mrs Jean Davidson with Kent and Paula Moore in a local gathering announced in the notice.

Sam Sanders Mark Stonewall Madison Forman Roger Hall Tupelo Jean Davidson Mitchell Kent Paula Moore

Davises Host Out of Town Visitors

Thursday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Arnel Davis included their nephew and wife Finis Brown Jr. of Tucson Arizona and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnston of Lula.

Arnel Davis Finis Brown Jr Tucson Ariz Jake Johnston Lula

Weekend Guests Visit the Jones Family in Texas

Weekend visitors included Delbert Jones of Sanger Texas to see Mr and Mrs Erwin Jones. The hostess noted her maiden name was Jones.

Erwin Jones Delbert Jones Sanger, Tex Jones

Church Visitors Include Renfroe and Riggins Family

Mrs Ellen Renfroe of Russellville Arkansas stays with sister Mrs Smith Hudson. Rev and Mrs Frank Roberts preached at Union Valley Baptist Church on Sunday both services. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Floyd Riggins Tammy Carla and Teddy Riggins visiting Earl Perry's family.

Mrs Ellen Renfroe Russellville, Ark Smith Hudson Frank Roberts Union Valley Baptist Church Floyd Riggins Tammy Carla Teddy the Riggins Earl Perry

Local Family Visit Recap from Grand View and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Gerald Scott and Glen vacation with Mick and Mrs Scott. Grand View Missouri hosts the Gerald Scotts. Weekend guests include Bruce Scott and sons Stonewall, and Lloyd Myers of Ada. Sunday visitors include Judy Scott with June Kifer Ruth Gibson Shirley Karrell and Linda Sanders.

Gerald Scott Glen Mick Scott Gerald Scotts Grandview Mick Scotts Bruce Scott Stonewall Lloyd Myers Ada Judy Scott June Kifer Ruth Gibson Shirley Karrell Linda Sanders

Party Hostesses Roast Weiner Bonfire At Susan Edwards Home

A Monday night gathering at Susan Edwards home included hostesses and eight attendees. Guests enjoyed a bonfire in the pasture, roasted weiners, then returned indoors for games and records. Chocolate cake and dip were served with assistance from Bernice Edwards Linda Rogers and Betty Rogers.

Susan Edwards Weiners Kenneth Maxwell Dwain Madden Buddy Smith Skipper Davis Susan Rogers Debra Story Marsh Townsend Bernice Edwards Linda Betty Rogers

Mrs Keatley Visits Sister in Pauls Valley

Mrs. Fred Keatley spent Monday in Pauls Valley visiting her sister Mrs. Leck Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter is in a nursing home there.

Fred Keatley Pauls Valley Leck Carpenter Mr. Carpenter

Visits span Ada and Bartlesville families this weekend

Mr and Mrs Lee Dicketts and Alan of Oklahoma City visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston Tony and Carolyn of Ada and with Ben Johnston s family. Sunday they visited in Bartlesville with Mr and Mrs Jerry Campbell and Robin.

Lee Dicketts Alan Oklahoma City Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Ben Johnston Davey Bartlesville Jerry Campbell Robin

Funeral for Mrs. Irene Seedman Vennison Held in Texas

Attendees Mrs. J. C. Treas of Ahloso Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Evans and D. R. Clifford joined others Friday for the funeral of Mrs. Irene Seedman Vennison in Texas.

J. C. Treas Ahloso W. B. Evans D. R. Clifford Irene Seedman Vennison Tex

Community Dinner Groupings Across Tupelo and Ada

Social notices list Tuesday through Sunday visits and dinners among Dickie Clifford, Tommy Jackson, Mrs D R Clifford, Brooks family, and relatives in Tupelo Ada and Oklahoma City. Also mentions Davey Johnston, Betsy Johnston, Kay Howell Centra homa, Ben Johnston, Schutte, Brashier families and Oklahoma City ties.

Dickie Clifford Tommy Jackson Tupelo D. R. Clifford Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Wolf Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Jerry Turner Ronald Guinn Ada Larry Wishenhunt Lois Clifford Davey Johnston William Taylor Betsy Johnston Kay Howell Centrahoma Kay Betsy Ben Johnston Davey Bob Johnston

Tupelo High Boys Beat Moss in Back-to-Back Games

Tupelo High School boys defeated Moss 6 to 1 at Tupelo Tuesday night and then won 4 to 2 at Moss Friday. The sweep shows Tupelo's strong offense and defense in consecutive road and home games.

Tupelo High School Moss Tupelo

Lula Home Demonstration Club Meeting Postponed

The Lula Home Demonstration Club meeting is postponed one week to Thursday August 26 at Mrs. Lee Cross's home.

Lula Home Demonstration Club Lee Cross

Polk Crosses Home From Buena Vista Visit

Mr and Mrs Polk Cross returned Thursday from Buena Vista Colorado for a short visit. The Cross and Buddy Sweat departed Sunday morning for Buena Vista Colorado.

Mrs. Polk Cross Buena Vista Colo the Cross Buddy Sweat

Family Visit Highlights Springdale Shifts and Hospital Release

Mr and Mrs Coy Tees and children of Springdale Ark return for a brief stay with her parents Mr and Mrs David Brooks. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Fredrick of Texarkana came home for a weekend visit. Jimmy returned home and Mrs Fredrick stays a week with the Brooks. Mrs David Brooks was discharged from Valley View Hospital Saturday.

Coy Tees Springdale Ark David Brooks Jimmy Fredrick Texarkana Jimmy Fredrick Valley View Hospital

Williamses and Treases Dine Together Sunday

Mr and Mrs Burtis Williams and Steven shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Chester Treas in a social gathering noting family ties and cordial hospitality.

Mrs. Burtis Williams Steven Mrs Chester Treas

Williams Family Dinner Gathering Report

Mr and Mrs Fred Williams hosted a Sunday dinner with Ada Linda Brooks Ada and Joy Fortner visiting, along with Mr and Mrs Charles Williams attending.

Fred Williams Ada Linda Brooks Joy Fortner Mrs Charles Williams

Brooks Family Supper Hosts Visit Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks hosted supper Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks as guests in a shared family gathering.

Donald Brooks Diane Dwayne Ada Walter Brooks

Johnston Family Weekend Visit Continues with Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston hosted a visit over the past weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston. Their children Jerry Betty and Diana Moore stay with grandparents through Thursday.

Lloyd Johnston Jerry Karen Betty Diana Moore Paul Johnston Diana

Front Moves To North Oklahoma

A cold front moving through northwest Kansas and central Colorado today was expected to move into northern Oklahoma Friday bringing cooler temperatures.

Kansas Colorado Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard M. Sullivan MR. and Mrs. Howard Melvyn Sullivan B. M Mack” Welch Johnson Family Mrs. Bowman Layette Rae Thompson Lauri Kelly Thompson Bill Thompson Rogers Jack Brower Konawa Mac Stegall Clinton Marsha Townsend Donnie Ronnie the Brooks Donald Lake Atoka Luke Fortner Kenneth Fortner Don Schutte Charley Williams Schuttes Corkey Brashier Sandra Larry Estie Brashier Jesse George Price Continental United States Alaska Southwestern Bell
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