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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1970

Page

2

Sunshine Church Sunday School Blossoms With Attendance

The Sun shine Church gathers 55 in Sunday school and 15 daily readers. Don Parr delivers both messages. Numerous visitors from Fresno Altus and nearby towns join family and friends for greetings and meals across several days.

Sunshine Don Parr Kay Danny Donna Lou Underhill Luena Sawyer Darrell Sonja Rita Lori

Lane announce birth of a daughter in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane announce the birth of a daughter. They also have a son Phillip. Grandparents are Thurman Gray and Jess Little. Terri Gray of Center is the maternal grandmother. The mother is former Carrol Gray of Parish Chapel. The note lists numerous visits and gatherings of Gray and Northam families across Ada and Oklahoma City with church and community activities mentioned.

Ken Little Oklahoma City Phillip

Family Reunion Spotted At Buck Heard Home

Mr and Mrs Doug Pender graft and Buck of Pauls Valley visited Mr and Mrs Buck Heard for a weekend gathering marking a family reunion.

Doug Pendergraft Buck Pauls Valley Buck Heard

Almond Pastry Pie with Diamond Trim and Whipped Cream

A vintage recipe for a 9 inch two crust almond pie. It covers berry filling with a sugar cornstarch syrup, diamond pastry decorations, and optional whipped cream or ice cream. Yields six servings with specified crust and decorative steps.

Raspberry Tartlets with Cinnamon Sugar Bake

Mix sugar tapioca and cinnamon over berries in tart shells. Bake 20 minutes, spoon currant jelly over and bake 5 to 10 minutes more. Cool and serve with vanilla ice cream. Makes 6 servings.

Apple Pie with Cinnamon Quick Bake Instructions

Slice 6 apples and simmer with 2 cups orange juice brown sugar and a splash of water until tender. Remove apples, reduce juice to a thick syrup then add cinnamon. Return apples cover with pastry bake at 425 degrees for about 40 minutes until golden.

Pumpkin Pie with Warm Spice Filling Recipe

A vintage recipe outlines a pumpkin pie using canned pumpkin brown sugar salt spices evaporated milk and corn syrup with an unbaked nine inch shell. Stir butter into hot milk mix brown sugar and spices then combine all mixtures pour into shell bake at 425 for 15 minutes then 350 for 35 minutes. Finish with whipped cream and candied ginger.

Parish Notices Chronicle Local Social Visits

Mrs Opal Ward and Mrs Carolyn Ward spent Tuesday with Mrs Mabel Ward Ardmore. Carolyn Ward visited Mrs LoretA Munzy and others in Shawnee. The Gray family returned from a multi state vacation including a St Louis Cardinals game. The group also visited the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The Rev Glenn Eaves visited local families Friday. Frank Dryden hosted guests Thursday night. Pink and blue shower for Mrs Glenda Burnett Stratford noted. Various visits continued with Mrs Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden and others nearby.

Opal Ward Carolyn Ward Mabel Ward Ardmore Loreta Munzy Jim Blankenship Shawnee Steven Gray Clark Mark Arkansas Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Illinois St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros Grand Ole Opre Nashville Tenn Glenn Eaves Frank Dryden J.W. Low Ray Major Center Verneice Dryden Ruby Dryden Glenda Burnett Stratford Lorene Bratcher Irene Wood Howard Dorgan

Visitors share updates from Henson and Dorgan families

A flurry of visits centers on Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Henson in Shawsville with Edward Henson and relatives from Oakman Tupelo and Durant. Others include Joan Dorgan Gary Oliver Pearl Gray and Teena Horton visiting in Durant Sulphur and Ada.

Joan Dorgan Gary Oliver Durant Pauls Valley Hospital Teena Horton

Galveston Vacation Highlights for Misses Gray Teel

Miss Vickie Gray and Miss Becky Teel returned home Friday after a week in Galveston Texas where they swam. They visited Marine World in Galveston the Astrodome in Houston and Six Flags Over Texas. Mr and Mrs Emmitt Mee

Vickie Gray Becky Teel Galveston Tex Marine World Astrodome Houston Texas Emmitt Mee

Local residents attend all night singing in Holdenville

Kenneth Meeler of Tishomingo visited Rodney Gray on Monday. Attendees at the Holdenville all night singing included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and Carma, Mrs. Florence Isaacs, the Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Eaves and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Vestel Cole and girls.

Holdenville M. C. Cox M. R. Tucker Bill Lee Fred Gray Carma Florence Isaacs Glenn Eaves Vernon Gray Bill Pierce Haskell Parker Vestel Cole

Community Families Share Weekend Visits

Mrs. Alva Farmer and Mrs. Patsy Morris and boys from Stratford visited Tuesday with Mrs. Wanda Lamb and family. Mrs. Gwendol Alexander and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb, Phyllis and Roger.

Alva Farmer Patsy Morris Stratford Wanda Lamb Gwendol Alexander Clifford Lamb Virgle Farmer Phyllis Roger

Local Visits Highlight Oklahoma Families

Mrs Joy Tucker and Londa and Mrs Dorothea Hood visited Ed and Mrs Blevins in Strat ford and Tom Wilkerson in Pauls Valley. Dorothea Hood spent Monday in Moore with Robert Prater. Robert Prater and Mrs M R Tucker hosted Sunday dinner with Delbert Tucker and children Randy and Karla visiting Ada family.

Joy Tucker Londa Dorothea Hood Ed Blevins Stratfod Tom Wilkerson Pauls Valley Moore Robert Prater M. R. Tucker Delbert Tucker Randy Karla Ada Rance Tucker

Local Family News Notes from Ada and Wichita Falls

Mrs Juanita Frantz visits her son Mike Frantz in Puerto Rico where he is stationed. Terri Gray Ruby Lane Marilyn and Randy were Tuesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray. Norvin Nessel and wife welcomed a granddaughter this week. Larry Nessel and children from Wichita Falls Texas visited their parents in Ada and other relatives.

P. H. Slamon Oscar Carson Ada Ward Wood Stratford Nick Ward Oklahoma City C. W. Law Pauls Valley Mickey Corbin Sanford Ayres Dorothy Nessel Lorna Jo Nessel Wichita Falls Tex Jewell Nessel Alene Anderson Juanita Frantz Mike Frantz Puerto Rico Terri Gray Ruby Lane Marilyn Randy Vernon Gray Norvin Nessel Gene Nessel Larry Nessel Henry Jones

Local visitors and travel highlights from the week

Mr and Mrs Marlin Hamblin visited Wednesday night with J W Laws. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Eldred and their children, who spent their vacation in Colorado, have returned home.

Mrs. Marlin Hamblin J. W. Laws Jimmy Eldred Colorado

Law Family Cookout and Visits Across Oklahoma City

The Law and McCurtain families held a barbecue at the J. W. Law home on Sunday. Several relatives including Pod Law Milo Pennington and Robin Law visited in Oklahoma City, while others enjoyed a wiener roast and swimming on the river Saturday.

Max Law Jerry McCurtain J. W. Law Pod Law Robin Jeffrey Jerry Jr Okalhoma City Ted Cox Gaar Corner Milo Pennington Jeffery Lynette Gregg Robin Law McCurtain Donnie Pennington

Pennington Family Guests Visit Local Couple

Karl Wade Pennington spent Tuesday with Donnie Pennington. Mrs Elma Law and Lynette and Frank Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington recently.

Karl Wade Pennington Donnie Pennington Elma Law Lynette Frank Dryden Milo Pennington

Pennington Family Visitors Reported Across Week

Manley Maddox visited Monday with his sister and her husband the Penningtons. Milo Pennington and wife visited Claude Pennington in Ada on Thursday. Ruby Dryden visited Virgie Pennington on Tuesday and Friday.

Manley Maddox Francis Milo Pennington Claude Pennington Ada Ruby Dryden Virgie Pennington

Local social visits described in Ada Konawa and Pauls Valley

Hank Burk visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis and was a Saturday supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pug Garrett. The Burks were in Ada and Konawa Monday while Floy Burk visited Beulah Little in Pauls Valley and Thelma Garrett in Center.

Hank Burk Frank Lewis Pug Garrett Ada Konawa Floy Burk Beulah Little Pauls Valley Thelma Garrett Center

Visits and Houseguests Round a Busy Weekend

Mrs. Lorene Bratcher visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson. The Hurley family from Longmont Colorado spent a few days with their parents and with Toni Hurley. Leo Nelson hosted guests Saturday night with A C Terry and boys. Nelsons shared Sunday dinner with D V Nelson and family. Lyman Rudgedge of Center visited the Nelsons. Paul Tucker and Tonya and Tammy Robertson visited Florence Isaacs. David Galey weekended in Oklahoma City with Gene Galey. Austell Horton visited Ella Burch in Oklahoma City. Other visitors included Alene Thompson Juanita Phillips and Jane Fulton of Healdton.

Terri Gray Center Vernon Gray Oklahoma City Nora Gray Clark Mark Florence Isaacs J. A. Patton Johnna Kay Gregg Lorene Bratcher Leo Nelson Kenneth Hurley Longmont Colo Toni Hurley A. C. Terry Nelson D. V. Nelson Lyman Rutledge Paul Tucker Tonya Tammy Robertson David Galey Gene Galey Austell Horton Ella Burch Alene Thompson Juanita Phillips Jane Fulton Healdton

Local social visits include Ruby Wood and Mozelle Rogers

Mrs Ruby Wood and Mrs Mozelle Rogers visited Mrs Reba Lance and children Monday. Mr Bruce Little and Mrs Bruce Little spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with Mr Newell Little and family and the Rev James Hale and wife and children.

Ruby Wood Mozelle Rogers Reba Lance Bruce Little Oklahoma City Newell Little James Hale

Hazel Newby Visits With McCurdy Couple Friday

Mrs. Hazel Newby visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt McCurdy, sharing an afternoon call and friendly conversation at their home.

Hazel Newby Mrs Emmitt McCurdy

Gray family trip recalls Marine friends across continents

Mr and Mrs Mike Gray and Rodney and Vickie Gray ski and boat at Konawa Lake on Tuesday. Dick Krasemann of Winter Park Florida visited Rodney Gray. The group recalls time in the Marines stationed in Germany and touring the northwestern US and Canada including Yellowstone. They visited two more former Germany office mates.

Mike Gray Rodney and Vickie Gray Konawa Lake Dick Krasemann Winter Park Fla Rodney Gray Germany United States Canada Yellowstone National Park

First Baptist Church Honors Mrs Beddow With Baby Shower

Mrs. Tommy Beddow was honored at a baby shower Friday night at Stonewall The First Baptist Church. G. L. Palmer died and his funeral was held Monday at the Free Will Baptist Church. Simon Patton died Sunday and his funeral was held.

The First Baptist Church Tommy Beddow G. L. Palmer Free Will Baptist Church Simon Patton

Community Notes From Ada and Nearby Towns

Mr. and Mrs. Winford Wood hosted Sunday dinner with his parents the Wood couple in Ada. Housewarming honors for Oran Kerr with about 40 attendees. The Kerrs' old house welcomed the Braddock family from Tupelo. Guests included Herman Kerr of McAlester and Gene Gregory with Christie of Moore. Ray Kerr and Nancy visited Ada relatives for Sunday supper. Essie Scroggins and Babe Kerr attended C. L. Palmer’s funeral at Free Will Baptist Church. Babe visited Marge Brooks. Dowel Smith from Frisco visited the Kerrs. Merle and Gene Gregorys vacationed in Houston with Archie Gregory’s family.

Oran Kerr Leon Braddock Tupelo Kerr Herman Kerr McAlester Oran Kerrs Gene Gregory Christie Moore Ray Kerr Nancy Ada Kerrs Essie Scroggins Stonewall Babe Kerr C. L. Palmer Free Will Baptist Church Merle Gregory Houston, Tex Archie Gregory

Oil Center Sunday School Attends Pentecostal Holiness Church

Ninety one attendance reported at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center for Sunday school and worship service. Earnie Weaver of Southwest attendance noted among participants.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Earnie Weaver

Residents Return From Alabama Visit

Mrs Helen Eaton and Mrs Darlene Unger with a baby returned to Mrs Lena Soward Saturday night after visiting relatives in Alabama. Mrs Alma Summers also with Mrs Eaton and Mrs Gean Pierce left Tuesday morning for their home in Hayward California.

Helen Eaton Darlene Unger Baby Lena Soward Alabama Alma Summers Gean Pierce Hayward Calif

Church Attendance and Visits Reported in Konawa

Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Helen Eaton and Mrs Vernon Covington attended church Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Konawa Rev Gerald Sutton pastor. Mrs Jo Guinn and Bert Jones visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Monday afternoon. Vance Price and Chris Sutton were also visitors.

Ruth Sutton Helen Eaton Vernon Covington Pentecostal Holiness Church of

Local visits noted across Hayward and Ada communities

Mrs Alma Summers Hayward Calif and others visited Mrs Minnie Lewis Tuesday. Alma Summers dined with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Tuesday. The Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton Chris and Beverly visited Lena Soward and Vernon Covington Monday. Rev Glen Eaves and Frank Lewis were in Ada Friday. Hansel Burk and Edd Carr Choctaw visited Frank Lewis Saturday morning.

Alma Summers Hayward Calif Ruth Sutton Bettie Eaves Nina Sue Eaves Stacy Robertson Geannetta Griffiths Minnie Lewis Willis Sutton Gerald Sutton Chris and Beverly Lena Soward Vernon Covington Glen Eaves Frank Lewis Ada Hansel Burk Edd Carr

Reverend Bert Jones Visits Ardmore Hospital and Home

The Rev. Bert Jones visited Luther Erwin in Ardmore hospital and called at his home to see Tom Erwin. Mrs. Myrtle Evans and Mrs.

Bert Jones Luther Erwin Ardmore Hospital Tom Erwin

Family Visitation Across Neighborhood Lines

Mr and Mrs Paul Howard and their children visit Mr and Mrs Vernon Laxton and Marion Willoughby in a community gathering, with continued coverage on Page Three.

Paul Howard Vernon Laxton Marion Willoughby

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By Mary JO Green Bill Young Gary Fresno Lee Young Cindy Pam Altus E.D. Eager Carolyn Riley Sutton Jr J.B. Eager Vernie Henley Claude Hewett Delmar Mardis Roff Mrs. Hewett Marie Collins Debbie Virgie Hewett Wendell Stewart Beth Kathy Mildred Blackburn Ginger Brenda Hennessey Clyde Hobgood Valley View Hospital Clyde Hobgood Jr Tulsa Irene Blackburn Okla City Mildred Brenda Hennessey Thelma Hobgood T.J. Roquemore San Jose Los Angeles Mary Phillips Steve Philips Virgie Phillips Daily Phillips Jim Wyche Marshall Cox III Jimmy Wyche Alva Phillips Shingle Springs California Sunshine Church Donna Parr Mrs. Kenneth Williams Mrs. Earl Sullivan Mark and Lorin Ashley Byng Boo Ashley Larry Heard Janette Sheila Riley Young R. E. Young Fittstown Canf John Morgan Cheryl Richard Dallas J.L. Green Jesse Melissa June Fulton Toni Eric Todd Son R.E. Young Shipes Ranch Price Jerry Nelson Jeannie Seminole Joe Crisp Joan Georgia Cash Theo Cash Buelah Mae Smith Julia Thomas Albert Leonard Morgan Shelby Gail Keith Robinson Fitzhugh Billy Joe James Terry Lee Swanson Ricky Eaton Leo Denham Lou Ann Ronnie Leroy Warthow Bill Warthow Hal Windyard Bill Johnson Ira Allison Ira Wayne Kenneth Johnson Brad Allison Eddie Hester Bradshaw Bill James Wimish Lonnkords Wendell Sherrell Wendell Mitchuson Regina Irene Klutts Sue McGalliard Jana Chichasha Frank Gideon Gideaon Velma McDonald Sharon Ray Dryden Ronnie, Pryor Eunice McKnight Ruby Glenn Dryden Ruth Magar E.C. Caviner H.R Berkeley Estalene Faraner Jeanette Effie Lamb Demetra Altom John Wood Europe Hurd Lawrence Lane del City Clareta Gray Melinda Michelle Alfred Pennington Wayland Donnie Ed Powell Judd Elliott Lula Wallie Cooper Garland Pennington Weleetka Flossie Riley Stockton Jerry Pennington Suzie Chatman Wayne Pennington Bobbi Anthony Penny Shane Lorraine Pennington Willie Blaylock Myrtle Anderson Minnie Ivey Assembly of God Church David Baker Senior Citizens’ Center Rofs Keet Mathis Joyce Griffin Era Bible College Gospel Couriers R. E. Honaber Mexico Danny Mole Ruth Huckeby Pentecostal Holiness Pearl Gray Bill Jones Joan Goforth Toronto Bill Collins Oleta Burk Bill Vannie Northam Roy Soward Evansville Ind Northam Thurman Northam Artesia N. M Josie Northam Sam Raines Vivian Northam Bret Helen Northam Matthew Robie Raymond Northam Belle Wilburn Essie Wilburn Dessie Light Clemmie Summers Ray Northam San Antonio, Tex A. B. Northam Annie Brandon Mae Majors Ballard’s Nursing Home Ollie Tucker Jan Frances Nursing Home Ron Caviner Edmond Caviner Estalene Farmer Phylis Edward Henson Shawsville Edward P.O. Henson Tim Cox Donnie Glen Shelia Lynda Henson Richie Brittion Crawford Rickie Elmer Crawford Oakman Dad Henson Coy Henson Nina Harrell Crawford Glenn Henson Mrs. Togo Wood Neville Pennington Togo Dale Vandeburg Florida Howard Ed Dorgan E. B. Dorgan John Mosier Togo Wood James Callen Sammy White Sherry Evans Beverly Martin Kenneth Meeler Coletta Mathis W. S. Stegall Winford Wood Jack Wood Babe Margie Brooks Dowel Smith Frisco Myrtle Evans Gordon R. Melson Harold Hall Lonnie Abbott David Gray Dorsey Myers Jr A. G. Sanders W. D. Jacquess F. O. Jones Ed Hall A. G. Andrews Clyde R. Haskins Burl Griffin George Lance Kenneth Bond Hugh M. Sandlin Og&e &: Electric Service
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