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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1968

Page

2

County Electric Winners Posted

The list details blue ribbon winners in the 4 H Electric Poster and Demonstration contest. Senior and junior divisions include multiple winners across posters, demonstrations, talks, and teams with names such as Carolyn Caldwell Ray Bruster II Linda Thomas Donna Leemhamis Sherry Logsdon Zeddra Strickland Marvin Treat and many more.

Carolyn Caldwell Ray Bruster II Linda Thomas Donna Leemhamis Sherry Logsdon Zeddra Strickland Marvin Treat Hope Cruse David Kelly Kent Thompson Judy Winters Joe Cannon Marietta Hall John Williams Vicky Stanford Donetta Sutton Judy Sutton Donna Briggs Karen Ennis Janice LaCrone Melissa Green Karen Timmons Janice Bradley Janae Hunter Sherry Griffin Elayne Young Charla Cruce Cheryl Nunez Gary Golden Jack Sanders Butch Scott Greg Nanney

License Tags Double in Price March Second

Oklahoma license tags rise by a dime daily this month and will cost double on March 2. The Tax Commission urges late buyers to act, noting the cost will jump from 30 to 60 dollars for a tag. Non residents face tag display rules after 60 days, with enforcement starting March 3 by police and a tax commission crew.

Oklahoma Tax Commission Commission Clarence DeWees Oklahoma F. D. Murphy The Tax Commission

Tupelo Boys Join Army

Lionel Bubba Ellis son of Mrs. Charles Stone Ada and John Ellis Tupelo joined the U S Army Jan 30. He is at Fort Polk La for basic training. He celebrated his Jan 18 birthday and was a Tupelo High School student before enlisting. He has two brothers Clifton and Richard Ellis and two sisters Debra and Nadine Ellis all students at Tupelo School. Clifton is married to Jo Ann Brown.

Hugh Sweat Lionel Bubba” Ellis Charles Stone Ada John Ellis Tupelo U. S. Army Fort Polk Tupelo High School Clifton Richard Ellis Debra Nadine Ellis Tupelo School Jo Ann Brown

Ward joins U.S. Army from Tupelo

Arvard J. Ward son of Mr and Mrs Jack Guffey of Tupelo joined the U S Army on January 30. He attended Tupelo School and is stationed at Fort Polk Louisiana. He has a brother Jackie and a sister Cathy at home.

Arvard J. Ward Jack Guffey Tupelo U. S. Army Tupelo School Fort Polk Jackie Cathy Guffey

Stonewall's Senior Center Needs Volunteers and Help

Stonewall Senior Citizens Center seeks volunteers for weekly cancer dressings and quilting sessions Tuesday through Saturday. Activities director Mrs Walter Griffin invites anyone to sew or simply enjoy coffee and cookies. Used soft sheets are needed for outer covers. padding provided. Proceeds from quilts fund center upkeep.

Simon Patton Walter Griffin Stonewall Senior Citizen’s Center

Melson Warns About Littering On County Roads

District Attorney Gordon Melson warned of penalties for dumping trash on county road right of way. Oklahoma law bans placing any trash on public roadways with fines up to 160 dollars or up to 30 days in jail or both. He cited trash fires under bridges as growing hazards to public and private property.

Gordon Melson Oklahoma Melson

Doctors Oppose Tulsa Med School

Tulsa County Medical Society will oppose legislation for a Tulsa medical school until a feasibility study is completed. Executive secretary Jack Spears said State Sen. Gene Stipe introduced the bill, and the society plans a study to finish by June 1.

TULSA Tulsa County Medical Society Jack Spears Gene Stipe Spears

Kilpatrick Bros Move Into Ada Plant With Expansion Plans

Kilpatrick Brothers announce relocation of operations to Ada Oklahoma with 59 initial workers and 300 000 dollars in new equipment part of a 400 000 dollar plant investment. Frisco Railroad to build a spur and job hiring will grow as production expands.

Kilpatrick East Central State College Ada Oklahoma City Frisco Railroad Kilpatrick Brothers John Kilpatrick Bill Jim Frank John

Local visitors and family gatherings fill weekend in Ada area

The article lists numerous visits and social rounds across Ada and surrounding towns. Families such as the Perriman, Coffey, Vandegriff, and Lancaster clans gather for games, dinners, and outings. Several residents travel to Pan ama to visit relatives, attend ball games, and watch queen crowning events while others host or visit friends in Seminole, Shawnee, and Stratford.

High Forehead Myth Debunked By Scientists

The piece explains the old belief that a high forehead signals greater intelligence. It notes this idea arose from a mistaken view of brain capacity and is now rejected by scientists as untrue.

Bird-banding Uses in Migratory Research Since 1899

Since 1899 bird-banding has served as a scientific method to track bird migrations and study migratory and feeding habits, providing data on movement patterns and species behavior for ornithology research.

Local residents engaged in 4-H and community events

Mrs. Simon Young worked with the 4H group at school two days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Glynn King and children and Mrs. Patsy Young attended ball games and queen crowning at Vaness Friday night. Mrs. Patsy Young Elaine and Clay were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Short Fortner. Mrs. Young attended a meeting at the agriculture center Ada Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rushing Timmie and Nancy Coal Gate visited Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Young Elaine and Clay attended the 4-H electrical demonstrations at Latta Monday.

Scott Anderson Danny Coffey Ed Coffey Vaness Grandpa Coffey Andy Ken Wright Lawton Coffey Ted Sickles Jane del City Perriman Norrell Vandegriff Marie Tom Marcia Thurman Jesse Wilson N. S. Vandegriff Henry Dew Beth Eugene Lindsay Leroy Shirley Holly Steven Ada J. R. Vandegriff Peggy Stone Stratford Walter Goodnight Gentry Okla Norrell Vande Simon Young Glynn King Patsy Young Chidren Elaine Clay Short Fortner Young Agriculture Center Clarence Rushing Timmie Nancy Coalgate

Stewart Family Helped Gather Pecans Over Weekend

Mrs. Margie Stewart spent Friday and Saturday with her son Wendell Stewart and family to help gather pecans. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Stewart, Beth and Kathy visited Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart Thursday.

Margie Stewart Wendell Stewart Beth Kathy Clint Stewart

Local Social Visitors Spend Week With Neighbors

Mr and Mrs Karl Wall visited Mr and Mrs Bert Henderson this week. Mr and Mrs Jack Henderson Ada visited Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Herbert Kee visited Friday afternoon.

Karl Wall Bert Henderson Jack Henderson Ada Herbert Kee

Social Visits Round the Wall Family

Mrs Bert Henderson visited Mrs Lois Wall one evening this week. Alvie Griffith visited the Calvin Wall family Friday morning. Bob Penrod visited in the Wall home Friday night. Everett Wall visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Wall Saturday evening. Mrs Lois Wall and children visited Mrs Brenda Shaw and Tammy in the Shaw home Sunday. Brenda and Tammy came home with Mrs Wall Sunday. Mrs Stella Wall visited her son Calvin and Mrs Wall Monday morning.

Bert Henderson Lois Wall Alvie Griffith Calvin Wall Bob Penrod Wall van Schuyver Everett Wall Brenda Shaw Tammy Shaw Brenda

Kimmel Family Visits Spotted Through Week

Mrs Pauline Vandegriff visited Mrs Miles Kimmel Monday evening. Ada Webber and Mrs Ollie Webber with Ada visited Kimmel Monday night. Wynona Fennel Ada visited her mother Mrs Kimmel several days this week. Kimmel recently injured when she fell. Frank Harbor Arnold Aron Sulphur visited Kimmel during the week. Barbara Gurley Ada spent Friday with Kimmel. Junior and Mary Lee Kimmel also visited. Dude Fennel and children spent Sunday with Kimmel. Otis Coffey visited Kimmel Thursday evening. Andy Murray Gale and Mike.

Pauline Vandegriff Miles Kimmel Ollie Webber Ada Kimmel Wynona Fennel Mrs. Kimmel Frank Harbor Arnold Aron Barbara Gurley Junior Mary Lee Kimmel Dude Fennel Otis Coffey Andy Murray Gale Mike

Local Visits Highlight Weekday Gatherings in Wilson Family

Brenda Griffin and friends visited Wanda Wilson and family in Oil Center on Tuesday night. Claudia Wilson spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson and children. Griff visited Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson and children Wednesday night. Jesse Wilson and family visited Mrs Anne Wilson and Duke on Sunday evening.

Brenda Griffin Oil Center Marie Vandegriff Wanda Wilson Claudia Wilson Jesse Wilson C. E. Lee Happyland Norman Vandegriff Debbie Steve Brian Anne Wilson Duke

Mrs Lorene McIlroy Visits Townsley Family for Lunch

Mrs Leon Ragland Joyce and Mrs Prez Ferguson of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley visited Mrs Lorene McIlroy on Tuesday. The group took the Townsleys to lunch celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary. Lorene Mellroy also visited Mr Ted Cox at Ga ar Corner and took Mrs Cox to town.

Leon Ragland Joyce Lorene Mellroy

Neighbors Help Change Flat Tire In Quick Work

Monday morning a passerby named Mr Kee changed a flat tire after a stalled attempt by the writer and Mrs Young. The neighborly help is praised as timely and appreciated.

Union Hill Social News Highlights

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coombs of Joplin Missouri and Mr. and Mrs. A B Northam of Oil Center visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp during the week. Kemp hosted his daughter and family in Ada on Wednesday. A B Northam and family traveled to Colorado to bring Tommy Raines back to Ada. Kemp and Eva Layne shared a supper in Ada Friday.

Lavona Jones Ray Coombs Joplin A. B. Northam Dennice Matthew Oil Center Ray Kemp

Cunninghams Vacation Visits Texas Families

The Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Cunningham vacationed visiting Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cunningham and family in Harrold Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cunningham and family in Electra Texas. They also visited their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cunningham, Oil Center, recently.

F. L. Cunningham Keith Sales Harrold Tex Howard Cunningham Electra Cunningham Warren Cunningham Oil Center

Bray and Little Families Visit in Ada Context

Mr and Mrs Berlin Bray of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jess Little on Friday. Bennie Hampton and Bennie Joe visited the Littles on Saturday. Sunday afternoon gatherings included Mr and Mrs Jess Little with Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Ricky and Russell in Westview.

Berlin Bray Ada Jess Little Bennie Hampton Bennie Joe Bob Gray Ricky and Russell Westview

Haines Family Attend Basketball Game and Visits

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines attended a basketball game at Vaness Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Jim Caruthers Patti Ronnie and Gary visited the Haineses Thursday including Mike and Susan.

Harold Haines Vaness Jim Caruthers Patti Ronnie Gary Mike Susan

Vanoss Education Programs Draw Local Attendees

Nell Roxie Golden and Lavona Jones joined the adult education class at Vanoss during the week. Myra Nell Garrett Nora Lancaster Fern Long Lavonna Jones and Stephen Newby attended the grade school program there on Thursday.

Etta Garrett Myra Nell Roxie Golden Lavona Jones Vanoss Myra Nell Garrett Nora Lancaster Fern Long Lavonna Jones Stephen Newby

Queen Crowned At Vaness High Basketball Crowning

Several area residents attended the queen crowning at a Friday night basketball game in Vaness. Attendees included Mrs. Nora Roper Mrs. Sybil Collins Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and family the Rev and Mrs Don Newby and family and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose. Joni Adams was crowned queen.

Vaness Nora Roper Sybil Collins Billy Joe Adams Don Newby Earl Rose Joni Adams

Local visits spread among Newbys and Jones families

Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Rus sell and Ricky with references to Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Mrs FO Jones and Mrs Billie Adams plus Joni Rhonda and Pamela visited Rev and Mrs Don Newby Kathy and Stephen recently Mrs Barbara Newby and Stephen and Mrs Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Ada Friday FO Jones visited Ray Hicks a patient in Baptist Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City recently

Bob Gray Russell Ricky Melvin Newby F. O. Jones Billie Adams Joni Rhonda Pamela Don Newby Kathy Stephen Barbara Newby Lavona Jones Fred Jones Wayne Ada Ray Hicks Baptist Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams List Names

Recent visitors include Bud Jacques Pickett Sybil Collins Terry Roberson Konawa Debbie Allen Lawrence Archer Nora Roper Bobby Adams Barry Max Bess Roger Kathy Newby and others. They also called on Sandy Bess family Horton Barbara William Collinsworth Ann Houston Samuel Maggie Johnson Ann Bottoms Laura Haines Susan Mike.

Billy Joe Adams Bud Jacques Pickett Sybil Collins Terry Roberson Konawa Debbie Allen Lawrence Archer Nora Roper Bobby Adams Barry Max Bess Roger Kathy Newby Sandy Bess E. L. Horton Barbara William Jerry Collinsworth Ann Houston Samuel Maggie Johnson Ann Bottoms Laura Haines Susan Mike

East Central Students Attend Classes and Games

Harold Haines and Jim Catheruthers enrolled in the computer class at East Central in early week. Mike attended a basketball game at Vaness Friday and another at East Central Saturday. Fred Romine visited Harold Haines and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Romine visited and took Fred home.

Harold Haines Jim Caruthers East Central Mike Vaness Fred Romine Susan Virgil Romine Fred J. V. Haines

Teel Family Visit Mentioned in Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Audie Teel and Reba visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy and Mr and Mrs Raymond Teel and family during a local social note. The gathering reflects community ties and family connections in the area.

Audie Teel Reba Frank Roddy Raymond Teel

Bray Family Visits Enloe Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Steve Bray and family from Moore visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe and Mr and Mrs Bray Sunday. Mrs Judy Bray Penny Kenny and Angela attended Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday.

Steve Bray Moore Charlie Enloe Bray Judy Bray Penny Kenny Angela Union Hill Baptist Church

Crow and Wells Visit Tied to Ada Funeral Attendance

Mr and Mrs Albert Crow visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells in Oklahoma City recently. Eddie Hayes and Ray Teague spent Wednesday night with Alvin Wells. Albert Crow attended Lonnie Allen funeral in Ada Tuesday. The Crows visited Saturday. Jean Leadman of Union Valley and Luther Parrish of Sulphur visited the Crows and Eddie Hayes recently.

Albert Crow Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Eddie Hayes Ray Teague Lonnie Allen Ada Robert Bolin Jean Leadman Union Valley Luther Parrish

Bramlett and Gray Visit Binions in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Bill Bramlett of Tulsa and David Bramlett of OSU visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion recently with Mrs Yvonne Gray of Russell and Ricky.

Bill Bramlett Tulsa David Bramlett OSU Yvonne Gray Russell Ricky Dink Binion

Earl Rose Visited Callie Rose and Crockett Family

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mrs Callie Rose and Mr and Mrs L L Crockett in Stroud during the past week.

Earl Rose Callie Rose L. L. Crockett Stroud

Union Hill Church of God Sees 47 Attendance Sunday

The Union Hill Church of God had 47 worshipers Sunday morning with Rev. Doyle Newby delivering both services. Special songs honored Kevin Coplen and Mr. and Mrs. William Henson. The Church of God Youth Rally met Friday night and a Friday supper is planned at Union Hill School.

Union Hill Ann Bottoms Church of God Union Hill Church of God Union Hill School

Mrs Daisy Binion Lena Cochran visit Ada resident

Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Lena Cochran visited Mrs Stella Myers in Ada on Wednesday. Mrs Bobby Bramlett from Tulsa attended Union Hill Baptist Church on Sunday.

Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Stella Myers Ada Bobby Bramlett Tulsa Union Hill Baptist Church

Mrs Leota Little’s Family Vacation in California

Mrs. Leota Little travels with brother and family Mr and Mrs Ben Hampton and Patsy Ada on a vacation tour of California.

Leota Little Bennie Hampton Patsy Ada California

Coplen Family News From Latta 4H Demonstration

Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen attended a Latta 4H club demonstration with Charlene and Debbie on the program. Lee Keeling dined with the Coplens Monday. Visits from Mrs John Logsten and family occurred during the week. Verlie Garrison funeral drew the Coplen family. Kevin Coplen marked his 6th birthday with chocolate cake and blue trim. Guests included Jackie Farmer Ann Bottoms Jana Darla James Allen Jr Lee Keeling and others.

Charles Coplen Debbie Charlene Kevin Latta Lee Keeling Ais Cod John Logsten Sherry Terry Bob Coplen Center Verlie Garrison Mill Creek Leonard Hobbs Seminole Kevin Coplen Jackie Farmer Ann Bottoms Jana Darla James Allen Jr William Lee Robby Wayne Smith Basil

Local families visit Henson and Rhynes households this week

Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family Mrs Lela Johnson Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally Mrs Lou Tatum and Eddie visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy The Hensons and Billy attended the Boy s Club basketball game in Ada Monday night Others visited Evylene Rhynes and family through the week

James Rhynes Lela Johnson Alvin McAnally Lou Tatum Eddie William Henson Billy Ada Hazel Henson Josie McAnally Evylene Rhynes

Bud Beasley and Allen couples wed in Lindsay ceremony

Mr and Mrs Johnny Allen Bud Beasley and Mr and Mrs Frank Allen of Lindsay share news of a Sunday wedding ceremony, noting the union of two local couples in a small town celebration.

Johnny Allen Bud Beasley Frank Allen Lindsay

Visits by Curtis Allen and Henson Families

Miss Patsy Curtis Mrs Pearl Allen and Mr and Mrs William Henson visited Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson and family the past week.

Patsy Curtis Pearl Allen William Henson Tommy Johnson

Weekend Visit By McAnally and Rhynes Families

Mrs. Mary Long joins Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally and family and other relatives including the Mc Anally, Rhynes, Tatum, Allen, Henson, and Duke Rhynes households for a weekend at Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally.

Mary Long Tommy Bill McAnally Gary McAnally Kevin James Rhynes Sr J. T. Tatum Johnny Allen William Henson Alvin McAnally Duke Rhynes James Rhynes Jr Walter McAnally

Pen tecostal Holiness Church Services Held

Eighty-one attended the Pen tecostal Holiness Church Sunday with Rev Delmar Hunnicutte in charge of the morning service and Rev Glen Eaves leading the evening. Lifeliner members guided Sunday School classes as Carma Gray led songs and Gary Gray served as superintendent. Visitors included Mrs Car ol Oldham Stigler Mrs Alice Spears Wade Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton and Chris Beverly and Janice Abbott.

Minnie Lewis Delmar Hunnicutte Glen Eaves Lifeliner Carma Gray Gary Gray Carol Oldham Stigler Alice Spears Wade Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Janice Abbott

Supper Hosts and Cookware Demonstration Held Monday

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly attended a supper at Mr and Mrs Pug Garretts on Monday. A demonstration of stainless steel cookware was presented by Mr and Mrs John Eutler.

Earl Franks Shelly Pug Garrett John Eutler

Reverend Bert Jones and Willis Sutton Fished at Lake Texoma

The Rev. Bert Jones and Willis Sutton fished at Lake Texoma Monday afternoon, enjoying a quiet outing on the water.

Bert Jones Willis Sutton Lake Texoma

Northams and Wyches Visit Carolyn Thomas Group

A family social note records Mrs. Vivian Northam and Brett visiting Mrs. Carolyn Thomas and Ricky Moore on Sunday after a run trip to Grand Junction Colorado. Also listed are Mrs. Josie Northam and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wyche who spent the day with the Thomas household.

A. B. Northam Grand Junction Colo Vivian Northam Brett Josie Northam Jimmy Wyche Carolyn Thomas Ricky, Moore

Fort Worth fat stock show draws Fleming and Tucker group

Mr and Mrs Bill Fleming and Paula and Tonya Tucker attended the fat stock show in Fort Worth Texas on Sunday Paula Tucker and her roommate Rhonda Heinz of Stillwater spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Tonya

Bill Fleming Paula Tonya Tucker Fort Worth Tex Paula Tucker Rhonda Heinz Stillwater Paul Tucker Tonya

Youth Revival Set to Begin at Pentecostal Holiness

The Rev. Leroy Baker will start a youth revival February 19 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. The public is invited to attend.

Leroy Baker Bixby Pentecostal Holiness Church

Garretts Hostettes Note Weekend Visit

Sondra Garrett spent Saturday night with Paula Tucker. Gene Ray Garner visited them that evening.

Sondra Garrett Paula Tucker Gene Ray Garner

Booths and Jaquesses Visit Roberts Family

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert with Tamara and Stacy visited the Robertsons Sunday. Also included were Mr and Mrs Bud Jaquess of Pickett.

Melvin Booth Billy Jim Robertson Tamara Stacy Bud Jaquess Pickett Robertsons

Robin Arrival Signals Early Spring Nice Glow

A yard visit from several robins suggests early spring as birds scout nesting sites. Bird lovers note the confident return of these early migrators, possibly inspiring hopeful nest-building activity this season.

Woman's Auxiliary Dinner Raises 135 for Parish Project

The Woman's Auxiliary held a Thursday dinner that raised 135 dollars. They plan to pay for the new parsonage and begin another project soon.

Crowning of Queen Draws Oil Center Crowd

Attendees from Oil Center joined in the crowning ceremony, filling closely packed seats as the event highlighted local pageantry and community turnout.

Burk couple moves into Oil Center area home

Mr and Mrs Loyd Burk relocate to a house near Oil Center. Loyd owns the local rodeo arena and plans remodel work before living there.

Loyd Burk Oil Center Loyd

Mrs Ben Robertson Visits Mrs Lona Soward Friday

Mrs Ben Robertson visited Mrs Lona Soward on Friday night in a brief social call.

Ben Robertson Lona Soward

Local families host Sunday supper guests

The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cox were Monday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pug Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. John Sleuder.

Glen Eaves M. C. Cox Pug Garrett John Sleuder

Shelly Franks Spends Night with Sister in Ada

Shelly Franks spent Monday night with her sister Mrs. Abbott in Ada.

Shelly Franks Mrs. Abbott Ada

Revival at Tu Pelo Friday Night Attended by Local Residents

The revival at Tu Pelo Friday night was conducted by Rev. Gerald Sutton. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves Nina Sue and Russell Mrs Thelma Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Shelly Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton and Mrs. Minnie Lewis.

Tupelo Glen Eaves Nina Sue Russell Thelma Garrett Earl Franks Shelly Willis Sutton Minnie Lewis Gerald Sutton

Mrs Betty Eaves and friends visit Minnie Lewis

Betty Eaves Joy Tucker Nina Sue Eaves Ruth Sutton Rachel Horton and Virgie Pennington visit Minnie Lewis to discuss a community project and share hospitality.

Betty Eaves Joy Tucker Nina Sue Eaves Ruth Sutton Rachel Horton Virgie Pennington Minnie Lewis

Hudie Lee and Eaves Family Visitation in Mc Alester

Mr and Mrs Hudie Lee of Mc Alester spent Thursday visiting Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and their family.

Hudie Lee McAlester Glen Eaves

Chris and Beverly Sutton Dine with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton

Friday night social photos show Chris Sutton and Beverly Sutton visiting Mr Willis Sutton and Mrs Sutton at their home. The gathering highlighted family ties among the Suttons with casual conversation and hospitality.

Chris and Beverly Sutton Mrs. Willis Sutton

Friday Evening Prayer at Evangelistic Temple

Drucilla Thomas attended Friday evening prayer services at the Evangelistic Temple, joining fellow congregants for a session of worship and reflection.

Drucilla Thomas Evangelistic Temple

Ada couple visits Jewel Jones and Juanita Frantz

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frantz of Ada visited Jewel Jones and Juanita Frantz on Sunday afternoon.

Ray Frantz Ada Jewel Jones Juanita Frantz

Mrs Lena Soward Visits With Franks Family

Mrs Lena Soward was Sunday dinner guest of Mrs Martha Franks. Also visiting were the Rev Gerald Sutton and Mrs Sutton. their children Chris and Beverly. Shelly Franks. and Mrs Cora Cassidy.

Earl Franks Lena Soward Martha Franks Gerald Sutton Chris and Beverly Shelly Franks Cora Cassidy

Reverend Bert Jones Visits Ardmore Friends

The Rev. Bert Jones and Frank Lewis spent Sunday with Luther and Tom Irwin, former Oil Center residents now living in Ardmore.

Bert Jones Frank Lewis Luther Tom Irwin Ardmore Oil Center

Del Hunni family stays with Ada beauty college visitors

The Rev and Mrs Del Hunni Sapulpa and Jan Eaves Atoka are staying with the Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and their children while attending beauty college in Ada.

del Hunnicutte Sapulpa Glen Eaves Jan Eaves Atoka Beauty College Ada

Alice Spears and son attend Oil Center church service

Mrs. Alice Spears and her son Wade from Union Hill attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center on Sunday, joining local worshipers in the morning service.

Alice Spears Wade Union Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church Oil Center

Brendie Family Celebrates With Hartless Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendie visit with a son and Mrs Bea Rober t Sunday joining Mr and Mrs Elbert Hartless and family in Norman.

Ralph Brendie Bea Rober Elbert Hartless Norman

Oil Center Church Visit By Dallas Couple

Mr and Mrs John Slender of Dallas Texas and Mrs Sulphur attended church in Oil Center Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett.

John Slender Dallas Tex Sulphur Oil Center Pug Garrett

Local Ladies Share Visits Across Homes

Mrs. Nannie Cox hosted Thursday night with Mrs. Sue Muck. Phyllis Muck stayed Saturday night with Mrs. Cox. Mrs. Mary Lou Loman and Mrs. Sue Muck visited Mrs. Cox Saturday. Larry and Phyllis visited Mrs. Cox Saturday. Mrs. Allen Worstelle visited Mrs. Cox Saturday. Mrs. Hazel Newby visited Mrs. Cox Monday.

Nannie Cox Sue Muck Phyllis Muck Mrs. Cox Mary Lou Loman Larry Phyllis

Shawnee Couple Visits Mrs Northam Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Glen Norton from Shawnee visited Mrs Vannie Northam on Sunday. Mrs Carolyn Ward called on Mrs Northam Saturday afternoon.

Glen Norton Shawnee Vannie Northam Carolyn Ward Northam

Maude Maxwell services set in Albuquerque church

Mrs Maude M Maxwell 80 of Albuquerque widow of W R Maxwell died Wednesday in Albuquerque She moved there from Ada four years ago Her husband died January 18 1964 Survivors include two sons Elmer Maxwell Albuquerque and the Rev James H Maxwell Broken Arrow three daughters Edna Faulkner and Dorothy Johnson both of Albuquerque and Nancy Martin Phoenix eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren one sister Dora Bray Ada The Rev Lamar Gosnell and Rev Arthur Smith will conduct rites burial in Egypt Cemetery Smith Funeral Home in charge

Maude M. Maxwell Albuquerque N. M W. R. Maxwell Pentecostal Holiness Church Maxwell Ada Pentecostal Holiness Church of Elmer James H Broken Arrow Edna M. Faulkner Dorothy B. Johnson Nancy M. Martin Phoenix Ariz Dora Bray Lamar Gosnell Arthur Smith Egypt Cemetery Smith Funeral Home

Services set for James Hamilton Johnson 77

James Hamilton Johnson 77 of 718 West 6th dies in a local hospital Wednesday. Born January 31 1891 in McCurtain County he was a retired Oklahoma Gas and Electric employee and a Church of God member. Survived by his wife Annie Mae three sons two sisters three brothers and several grandchildren burial in Rosedale Cemetery. funeral at Church of God with Smith Funeral Home in charge.

James Hamilton Johnson Church of God Townsend Johnson McCurtain County H. B Emma Rogers Johnson Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Mae Turner Ada Annie Mae James Okmulgee Henry Mesa Ariz Doyle Dud Burns Della Graham Lester Shawnee Huey Jack Oklahoma City J. L. Mullins E. E. Shreffler Ernest Farr Hubert Myers Willis

Services for Mrs Dollie Scaff in Sulphur

Funeral services for Mrs Dollie Scaff 81 of 1608 W Vinita Sulphur will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in Bahner Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Jim House officiating. She died Wednesday night after an extended illness. Born August 18 1886 in Erath County Texas she moved to Sulphur in 1906. Her husband C C Scaff died in 1956. Surviving are two daughters Lucille Teeters Paoki and Irene Kindar Stuart four sons Vernon Ada Hobart Willard and Orville all of Sulphur 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Dollie Scaff W. Vinita Bahner Jim House Lucille Teeters Paoki Irene Kindar Stuart Vernon Ada Hobart Willard Orville Oaklawn Cemetery

Rev L C Ballard dies after brief illness services held

Services for the Rev. L. C. Ballard were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the church he pastored in Las Cruces New Mexico He died Monday after a brief illness He is survived by his wife Lucille and five sons including Jack W Ballard Ada

L. C. Ballard Las Cruces N.M First Baptist Church Lucille Jack W. Ballard Ada

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