East Central College Seen As Ada’s Big Business
The Ada campus draws 2 692 registered autos and 45 000 annual visitors. Students spend about 3209 monthly excluding board and room, while resident students cost over 900 000 yearly for meals and 90 000 for dorms. About 456 work on campus. 246 in auxiliary enterprises and 200 on state payroll. A 1 300 000 Horace Mann expansion and science hall improvements illustrate ongoing campus investments. A ten year plan targets 5 000 full time students by 1975, signaling growth for Ada businesses and city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Ada
Atla
James
Horace Mann
Lions Club
East Central
James, Parker
W. Harvey Faust
Charles F. Spencer
Christmas Party at First Lutheran Church
A large group of First Lutheran Church members and guests enjoyed a Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Paul Buelow led prayer as tables set for six, decorated with greenery and candles. A dinner of roast turkey, dressing, baked ham and sides followed by music from Don Gant and Dan Clemons, carols, a reading by Mrs. Palmer Boeger, and a gift check to the pastor and his wife marked the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Bil Tillman
Erica Bailey
Paul Buelow
Patsy Jackson
Dorothy Nesstl
Don Gant
Dan Clemons
Palmer Boeger
Pat Hall
David Peters
Roy Glasgow
and Mirs
Pat Gallup
Stratford
Dorothy Nessel
Tishomingo
Crow
Marlene Lofton
Hart Homemakers Celebrate Christmas Dinner Party
Hart Homemakers and families gathered Saturday night at the Lightning Ridge Church for their annual Christmas party. The event featured prayers, a holiday meal, program led by Mrs. Simon Young and Mrs. Soutee, carols led by Arno Griffith, and Santa gifts distributed by Leon Hughey to 30 adults and 27 children.
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The
Hart Homemakers Group
Lightning Ridge Church
Marjorie Santee
Simon Young
Soutee
Cecil Knight
Christ
Cletus Kelley
Kay
Larry Joe
Marvin Hunt
Sabra Lloyd
Bill
Carolyn
Arty
Elaine
Clay
Arno Griffith
Miles Kimmel
Jim
Tracy
Bobby Fennell
Barney Hall
Richard Sortee
Willie
Becky
Janie
Karen
Lisa
Marjorie Soulee
Robert Penrod
Susan
Deana
Charles Hall
Mae Johnson
Kenneth Gibson
Shelly
Shayne
Sherri
Ada Girls Reject Mini Skirt Trend in Ada
Level Ada Skirts High But Not Quite Miniskirt. Local fashion coverage notes skirts are shorter than past but Ada girls refuse full mini skirts. Shop owners report most sales are one to two inches above knee with hip huggers and belted liners popular among college girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cook
Ada
Society
Wenonah Rutherford
Jack Pollock
Vivian Blake
Bill Gluckman
Gluckman's
Share-the-Fun Eligibility And Festival Acts
Students who have completed one year of club work and meet age and enrollment rules may compete in the District Share-the-Fun festival. Acts can be musical vocal instrumental or a mix, dramatic readings or plays, or novelty acts with a six minute limit. The Alps are Europe s top scenic attraction with snow covered peaks and valleys spanning 680 miles.
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Alps
Europe
Ern
France
Danube Plain
Wedding Plans Are Complete For Wood Braddock Nuptials
Miss Linda Braddock and Roger Dale Wood have completed wedding plans to be solemnized at 7 30 p m Thursday in Fittstown Baptist Church with Rev T L Barnes officiating Miss Sandy Wood sister of the groom will be maid of honor Don Sexton of Fittstown will be best man The bride to be is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Braddock Stonewall and her fiance is the son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Glenn 913 North Highland Mr Wood is employed by the state Department of Agriculture A home at 223 West Ith is planned
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Linda Braddock
Roger Dale Wood
Fittstown Baptist Church
T. L. Barnes
Sandy Wood
T He
Don Sexton
Fittstown
Mr. Wood
Leon Braddock
Stonewall
Gordon Glenn
North Highland
Wood
State Department of Agriculure
West Ith
Community events and holiday notices from Ada area
Sunday program at Union Hill Baptist Church presents Holy Land films on December 18 at 7 p.m. 4H Share-the-Fun Contest set for January 23 at 6 30 p.m. in Latta School auditorium. Youth Choir to sing Christmas carols at Hester's Nursing Home on December 10 at 2 p.m. Vanoss seniors play Byng with a Queen Crowning on December 16. Vanoss School closes for Christmas holidays from December 16 to January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Thompson
Ada
The
Holy Land
Union Hill Baptist Church
Latta School
Hester's Nursing Home
Frisco Homemakers Club Christmas Party
Frisco Clubbers Have Yule Party. The Frisco Homemakers Group met in the Community Building for its annual Christmas party with Mrs. Alfred Baylis presiding. Gifts were exchanged and a Christmas story read aloud. Guests and members shared homemade candies and beverages in a no-hostess gathering featuring several Future Homemakers of America members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Homemakers Group
Alfred Baylis
Vance Minor
Martha. Mote
Dora Daniels
Alfred Bayliss
Coy Byrd
John Daniel
Johnnie Daniel
A. B. King
Boda Hisan
Simon Patton
Jim Marshall
Homemakers of
America
Johnnae
Dohnna Daniel
Dawna Brashears
Ginger Murphy
Wedding Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shaw
Mrs. John Ray and Mrs. Miles Kimmel hosted a wedding shower at Lightning Ridge Church on December 6 for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shaw. The couple, married last August, received gifts and enjoyed cake, coffee, and pine refreshments. Attendees included many listed local ladies and family members such as Mrs. Frank Harbor, Mrs. Naomi Stanfield, and Mrs. Perriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ray
Miles Kimmel
Albert Shaw
Lightning Ridge
Shaw
Brenda Wall
Frank Harbor
Naomi Stanfield
Joyce Hatcher
Andy Brown
van Schuyver
Linda
Ronnie Bennett
Troy
Velma Shaw
Geneva McCullar
Pat Coffey
Virgie Casto
Wana Walker
Lela Wall
Ector McCullar
Calvin Wall
May Johnson
Laura Johnson
Perriman
Gertie Summers
Juanita Ray
December accident toll and court notes
One accident reported here and December toll 19. At 5 40 p m brakes failed on a vehicle driven by Philip Busby near Mississippi, rear ending Ernest McGuire. Busby forfeited $10 bond for improper brakes. In Municipal Court Edith Dew pleaded guilty to running a red light and was fined $5. Bonds forfeited for stop sign and red light violations, plus speeding and assault charges. District Court Ernest Kirby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and received a three year suspended sentence. County Court Walter Howard pleaded guilty to a bogus check charge and was fined $10 plus restitution. One accident noted.
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Ade
Philip Busby
West 17Th
Mississippi
Ernest F. McGuire
North Crown Point
Bushy
Edith L. Dew
Joseph C. Estes
Reva Mae Nixson
Catherine Lawrence
Robert A. Goodrich
Charles W. McClure
Jack B. Inman
Charles Matthews
Ernest Kirby
Tn County Court
Walter Fe.howard
Downtown Ada stores extend hours through December 23
Christmas shopping hours shift in Ada with downtown shops opening later each day. Stores stay open until p.m. through December 23, then close at regular time on Christmas Eve. Since Christmas falls on Sunday, all stores will be closed on Monday.
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Ada
Ada Post Office Extends Hours for Holidays
Postmaster Hicks Smith Jr says the Ada office will lengthen hours for shoppers. Window service runs until 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and until 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Christmas falls on Sunday, so the holiday is observed Monday Dec 26 with no window service and no city or rural deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Post Office
Hicks Smith Jr
Smith
Latta Area Social Notes Highlight Visits and 4-H Demo
Local residents including Mrs. Floyd and Sue hosted and attended multiple visits and demonstrations around Latta and McAlester. A 4-H electricity demonstration by Kay and other club activities featured among frequent family visits, school events, rodeo attendance, and basketball plans for Latta teams with community mentions of several households and neighbors.
Auto Makers See Mixed 1967 Outlook Amid Cost Risks
Detroit ap reports Ford and Abernethy predict a nine million plus year for car sales if consumer confidence recovers. They warn federal safety rules for 1968 models could force plant closures and raise prices, regardless of Hazards Act standards. GM and Chrysler also cut holiday output to balance slow demand.
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Henry Ford
Ford Motor Co
Roy Abernethy
American Motors Corp
Frederick Donner
General Motors
Chrysler
Lynn Townsend
Ford
William Haddon
Ford and
Abernethy
Cargill Lawyers Claim Client Was Court's Victim
Oklahoma City AP report says O A Cargill Sr lawyers argue the federal court crusade sought to erase Oklahoma bribery scandals. They present four main appeal points including rights violation over grand jury subpoena and prejudice from local news. The document targets his perjury conviction and cites trial fairness issues.
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Oklahoma City
O.A. Cargill Sr
U.S. Circuit of Appeals
Cargill
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Carzii
China
Route planning computers cut airline travel time
Computers power a weather sensitive route planning service for airlines. The system analyzes wind speeds and storm data to compute the fastest flight paths, reducing travel time. News Want Ads promote quick results. Dia FE 24433.
Red Oak Francis by Geraldine Lee
Mr and Mrs Robert Robinson and family spent the weekend in Sherman Texas visiting Me and Mrs Don Robinson and Inda Mrs James Lee George and Margaret visited Mrs Ellie Millican Joyce Geneva and Afton Konawa Sunday Visiting Mr and Mrs James Lee and family Saturday night were Mr and Mrs Cecil Adams and children Visiting Mrs Rosie Lee Suneway were Cordell Lee Pat Sanya and Karen Ada By Mrs Lula Knighten Visiting Mrs Lydia Deaton in Valley View Hospital Thursday night were Mrs Lula Keighton Sharon and Karen Mrs Linda Mrs Murray Wade and Pally Lesley Tulsa Mr and Mrs Ada visited Mrs Don Buchane Marcelo Rinehart all of Allen non and girls Monday Mr and Mrs Max Mollet Midwest City and Jack Deaton Mrs Linda Lesley is visiting her father while Mrs Deaton is in the hospital Visiting Mrs Deaton Wednesday night were Mr and Mrs Jimmie Deaton Hinton Frank Deaton Alus and Mr and Mrs Charles Lesley Tulsa Karen Knighten spent Monday night with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Cloyce Finney Martha and Paul Mr and Mrs Floyd Mitchell and Dewight Finney Antoine Ark spent the weekend with their son and family Mr and Mrs Cloyce Finney and children Mr and Mrs Willy Knighten Billy and Donetta Ada visited Mrs Bety Finney Martha and Paul Thursday night Sharon Knighten spent Saturday with Mrs Dalores Knighten
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James Lee
George
Margaret
Ellie Millican
Joyce
Geneva
Afton
Konawa
Cecil Adams
Rosie Lee Suneway
Cordell Lee
Pat
Sanya
Karen
Ada
Lula Knighten
Lydia Deaton
Valley View Hospital
Lula Keighton
Sharon
Linda
Murray Wade
Pally
Lesley
Tulsa
Don Buchane
Marcelo Rinehart
Allen
Max Mollet
Mid-west City
Jack Deaton
Linda Lesley
Local Shower Honors Mrs Donnie Pipnikin
Mrs Alice Robinson Mrs Katie Harrison and Mrs Gearl dine Lee hosted a pink and blue shower Tuesday for Mrs Donnie Pipnikin. Cookies punch and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Robinson
Katie Harrison
Gearldine Lee
Donnie Pipnikin
Barnes family receives surprise car from Bob Barnes
Christmas cheer arrives early as Bob Barnes presents Mrs. Barnes with a new car on Friday. Judy Dinah and Bobbie spend Friday night with their grandmother Mrs. F A Barnes while Mrs. Barnes takes her to the doctor Thursday. Francis Barnes disappoints by saying he will not be home for Christmas or New Year. Marie Wilson and Angela are noted in the continued column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAB GARRETT _ Caristmas
Barnes
Bob Barnes
Judy
Dinah
Bobbie
F. A. Barnes
Francis Barnes
Marie Wilson
Angela
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ECSC
Hart Homemakers
Share-The
Vanoss
Byng
Frisco
Mr. and
Mrs. Shaw
Latta
Jess Ward
George Dismukes
McAlester
Bad Mayberry
Sally
Charles Floyd Monlay
Charles Floyd
Katie Allen
Pat Myers
Ronnie
Mike
Charley Floyd
Doz Walker
Vaness
Sidney | Green
James Green
Michael, Mealester
Betty Kalen
Roy Wilson
Gary
Rusty Biggs
Doe Swart
Pickett Sun
Butch Scott
Roff
James Kirk
W. H. Higgs
Sidney Green
Billie Foreman
Lorena Blevins
B. D. Green
Cledes Grissom
Doris Yarberry
Thelma Ellis
Fee
Rue
Mrs
Sidney
Wayne Bryant
Wade Thorn- Green
Jon
Steven Bryant
Guo Biggs
Kit Thomas
Kit
Paul
Tinker Afb
Tony
Norfolk
Karen Knighten
Edd Henson
Lois Morrison
Oakman
Carl Watts
Bobby Millian
Ira Henson
May Shumard
Lin Wood
Calvin Grace
H. B. Dunning
Jess Bettis
Monroe Bettis
Municipal Hospital
Norman
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Herbert Cooper
Charles McCaskey
Joe Lovelace
Rob Mayberry
Lut Ner Thompson
Wesley Frantley
Coy Shortes
Flora Brewer
Garvin Glover
Kit C
Paul Thomas
Celia Henson
Billie Millican
Konewa
McLish
Jimmie
Andy Mars
Midwest City
Dave Gray
Wayne Gray
Dewayne
Wilburn Kile
Stevie
Paul Raney
Rickey
Jane Gray
Joe Phillips
Ned Biffle
Don
Donna Knighten
Willy Knighten
Billy and
Donetta
Ruth Frederick
Mary Mealy
Lavern Cannon
Moore
Hazel Cannon
Robert
Jerry
Eugene Sanders
Weleetka
Bob Somerholder
Detroit
Pila
John Christopher Guest
Walter Sanford Guest
Presbyterian Hospital
Oklahoma
I City
Paylor
John Guest
Hot. Springs
Ark
del City
Edna Jackson
North Beard
R. C. Guest
Chad Ernest Davis
Cecil Davis
T. B. Ritvinger
Oaklawn
Dunn Funeral Home
Gainesville
Tex
Harry C. Smith
West Durant
Mr. Smith
Kansas
California
Lena
Lea Fair
Lawton
Minnie Ola Norton
West 12Th
Calvary, Baptist Church
T. B. Ritzinger
J.F. House
Dunn
Cal" Baptist Church
Ozell Gilbert
Chesley Eason
Modesto
Calif
Louis
Lexington
Charlie
J. R
Thurman
Thurman Webb
Raymond Webb
Willie A. Hemingway
Willie Alfred Hemingway
Allen Free Will Baptist Church
Mr. Hemingway
Perryville
Joe
Arthur
Hinton
George Forshee
Bakersfield
Clark
Raymond
Oregon
Mattie Blackhaulk
Ina Wortham
Josie Clinton
Rosie McCleary
Denver
Atwood Cemetery
Smith Funeral Home
ADA Evening News
Bell Bros
Francis
Geraldine Lee
Robert Robinson
Shermen
Don Robinson
Inda
Bety Finney
Martha
Sharon Knighten
Dalores Knighten
Madam Electric
Og&e
Warditfol Git
Wriah Ta Chacsat
Oklahoma Sno Electric Company
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