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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1968

Page

2

Byng Students Present Look Out World Program

Byng students staged Look Out World focusing on the history of modern Negro spirituals and jazz. Esie Watts narrated with Lincoln Watts Blondel LaCour and Janna Lewis offering context while Evelyn Mitchell Betty Brown Martha Richardson Joe Franklin performed.

Donna Balthrop Byng Ensie Watts Lincoln Watts Blondel LaCour Janna Lewis Evelyn Metchell Betty Brown Martha Richardson Joe Franklin Heaven Mick Click My ‘Lord Dorothy Green William Green John Henry Linda Longley St. Louis Blue Swith Jane Franklin Clarice Blue Pamela Gillispie Andrea Smith Karen Smith Betty Joe Brown Evelyn Mitchell Beverly Frazier Saints

Vanoss 4-H Club Hears Project Reports at January Meeting

Vanoss 4-H held its January meeting with Gary Golden as president. Stephanie McCullar read the minutes, Roger Palmer led the ritual, and Laura Pedersen and Rhonda Adams presented a team demonstration on Correct Measuring.

Sonja Pedersen Vanoss 4-H Club Gary Golden Stephanie McCullar Roger Palmer Laura Pedersen Rhonda Adams Sabra Hunt Freddy Duncan Nolan Bullard Martha Mote Extension Home Washington, D. C

Vanoss Homemakers Hold First Meeting of Year

Vanoss Extension Homemakers met in the school lunch room on a meeting day in January for the new year. Mrs. Leo McNinch presided and Mrs. W. E. McCullar led a devotional from John 3 16. The club voted to continue gifts for Senior Citizens and to keep Old Midland Cemetery as their project. A county health nurse program was postponed due to ice and sleet. a January 31 meeting was set to view a film.

CORENE PEDERSEN _ Vanoss Homemak Ers Leo McNinch_ pre W. E. McCullar Autie McCullar Midland Aun Mc Cullar Leo McNinch Marvin Briggs A. H. Neel Lloyd McIlroy Glenn Cornell Corene Pedersen Lonnie Miller Thelma Perriman Edward Coffey Auti McCullar Laura Johnson

McLish Homemakers Install 1968 Officers

The McLish Extension Home makers Group held its January session in the home economics room at McLish School. Officers for 1968 were sworn in with Mrs. B. B. Ryan as president.

McLish Extension Homemakers Group McLish School B. B. Ryan Cassie Robertson Glenn McDaniels Home Extension Club Puerto Rico S. R. Flynn Ralph "LaCrone B. B

News Classified Acts Advertisement Listing

Classified ad brief noting buy sell trade and rent options with contact number 332 4433 for News Classified Acts. Includes no specific items or dates, presenting a generic classifieds reference line.

Treasure Hunt Halted Amid Digging Stoppage and Signals

Treasure searchers push to lower water level as efforts stall due to a clam shell snag. An elderly Vaness native, chasing a 30 year legend, points to possible pipe joint or smelter fragment at the pit edge. Shilling reports a strong electronic signal at the east pit edge but awaits confirmation.

Shilling

Former Adan Named Officer in OU Law Wives Club

Mrs. Charles Mayhue formerly Sue Courtney was named hostess and among officers for the second semester of the current term. The OU Law Wives Club consists of wives of law students and promotes social activities and ties between the law school and spouses. Sandra McClendon is the club reporter.

Adan OU Law Wives Club Charles Mayhue Sue Courtney University of Oklahoma Law Wives Club University of Oklahoma School of Law Law School Sandra McClendon

Dock fishing as a gateway to shared sport and appetite

The piece suggests that stay at home partners can fish at docks to learn the thrill of catching supper. If bites are slow, conversation with companions passes time. if bites come, she gains a thrill and motivation to fish more, becoming an avid partner when water warms.

Median family income before taxes in 1966 rises $479

Median income of families before payment of taxes in 1966 was about $7,436, up from 1965 by roughly 479 dollars or seven percent, reflecting gradual growth in family earnings.

Turkey Eggs Described as Dirty White with Red Spots

The report notes turkey eggs as dirty white in color with reddish spots. No further details on origin or handling are provided.

Turkey

Presbyterian Women Meet for Monthly Gathering at Latta Church

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church women of Latta held their monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon led by president Mrs. Joe Lovelace. A brief business session continued dues payments and a new project and finance committee was formed.

Kit Thomas Cumberland Presbyterian Church Latta Joe Lovelace Cumberland Presbyterian Christ Jerusalem Calvin Grace Charles McCaskey Flora Lovelace Herbert Cooper Wesley Brantley Bob Mayberry Susan Brantley Garvin Glover

Tick Birds Also Known as Rhinoceros Birds

Tick birds earn the name rhinoceros birds due to their habit of picking ticks from the deep folds of large animals. They feed by removing parasites from the hides of mammals and birds.

Isaac M Singer First to Spend a Million on Ads

Isaac M. Singer founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. became the first American to allocate a million dollars annually to advertising signaling a new era in national marketing strategy.

Isaac M. Singer Singer Sewing Machine Co America

Discovery of Scandium by Lars Nilson in 1879

The rare-earth metal scandium was first identified in 1879 by Swedish chemist Lars Nilson. The find marked a milestone in the study of rare earth elements and expanded the periodic table's known scope.

Lars Nilson

Rabies Fear Spurs Skunk Control in Ada County

Ada veterinarians report a positive rabies test for a skunk leading to the euthanizing of a dog not vaccinated since 1966. Officials discuss draw bait to draw skunks, daytime shooting, and trapping as control measures while emphasizing vaccination campaigns and stray dog elimination for protection.

Ada Hatch Price Health Department Northrip

Reserve unit reshaped by Army reorganization

Reserve The local company commander described the Army reorganization driven by wartime needs and the Vietnam conflict. He noted Ada was chosen for the administrative company, citing its size and high-caliber personnel, about 80 percent of whom are college students or graduates.

Evans Ada Oklahoma Ft. Chaffee Ark

The Knot Meter Origin in Nautical Speed

The term knot traces to the era when ships measured speed by the distance traveled between marked knots on a chip log. Sailors rowed a rope with knots tied at intervals to mark each nautical mile passed, linking speed to distance over time.

Galley-Wanting Around The County

Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKeel and Margaret were family from Batesville and Ulysses attending the funeral of Mrs. Alice Caudle in Ada. Other local visits included Stratford friends and homemakers club activity in Vanoss, plus multiple family visits and a new great grandson announced in California. Jesse Wall underwent surgery in Oklahoma City, and numerous gatherings followed across Ada and nearby towns.

Lucille Ganus Fred McKeel Margaret Dewayne Fencannon Batesville Miss Buddy Larry Joe Wise Ulysses Kan Mr. McKeel Alice Caudle Ada McKeels Darwin Horton Stratford Jesse Wall Oklahoma City Ownie Wall Karl Wall California Arshell Wall

Ada Families Visit Reverend Lilley Kin

Mr and Mrs Allie Lilley and Mr and Mrs Oleth Myrick of Ada visited their father and step mother the Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley recently.

Allie Lilley Oleth Myrick Ada Steve Lilley

Romine Couple Fly from Tupelo to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lee Romine departed for their California home on Wednesday morning. His brother and wife Mr and Mrs Norbie Romine from Tupelo drove them to Oklahoma City where they boarded a plane.

Lee Romine California Norbie Romine Tupelo Oklahoma City

Reverend Lilley Preaches at Nazarene Church in Pastor’s Absence

The Rev. Steve Lilley preached at the Nazarene Church on Sunday morning and night while Pastor Rev. Wayne Strange of Atoka was ill and absent from services.

Steve Lilley Nazarene Churel Wayne Strange Atoka

Thanks to Mrs. Feron Haer ty for her subscription

A short note thanking Mrs. Feron Haer ty for subscribing to the WEEKLY appears in the column, highlighting reader support and ongoing community engagement.

Feron Haerty Weekly

Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City Family Ends Quietly

Mrs Granger and her children Robby and Leslie arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and Cathy. Mrs Granger returned home Monday morning leaving Robby and Leslie with their grandparents for a week.

Bob Granger Robby Leslie Oklahoma City Howard Ganns Cathy

Fryes Move Into Kingston Church Parsonage

The Rev and Mrs David Fry and family of Kingston moved into the First Baptist Church parsonage Friday. He assumed pastorate duties at the church Sunday evening.

David Fry Kingston First Baptist Church

Kenneys Visit Friends in Stone Wall Area

The Rev. and Mrs. James Kenney and Deanne Frink of near McAlester were in Stone Wall Tuesday. They called on Mrs. Donnie Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Cooper.

James Kenney Deanne, Frink McAlester Stonewall Donnie Johnson Claud Cooper

Ada Woman Found With Flu Confined at Home

Mrs. Howard Ganns visited Mrs. John Clouse in Ada this week and found her in bed with the flu.

Howard Ganns John Clouse Ada

Reverend Lee Newberry Preaches at First Baptist

The Rev. Lee Newberry of Wardville delivered a sermon at First Baptist Church Sunday morning, sharing a message to parishioners.

Lee Newberry Wardville First Baptist Church

McMinns Welcome First Great Grandchild Mark Jason

Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn learn they are great grandparents for the first time. Their granddaughter Mrs Marvin Davis of Belle Glade Florida and her husband welcomed a son named Mark Jason born on January 12.

Leon McMinn Marvin Davis Belle Glade, Fla Mark Jason

Endtricht Family Visits Kin Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Endtricht and son Paul Ray of Houston Texas spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Killian and Billy.

Lawrence Endtricht Paul Ray Houston, Tex Ray Killian Billy

Ganus Family Visit Highlights Ada Evening

Mr and Mrs Mike Ganus of Ada spent Tuesday evening with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus and Cathy.

Mike Ganus Ada Howard Ganus Cathy

Brookses Visit Bullards This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard at their home.

Bud Brooks Mrs Cecil Bullard

Retirement Supper Honoring H. B. Turner at Holiday House Ada

A retirement supper for H. B. Turner of Mobil Oil Co. was held Saturday night at the Holiday House in Ada. Attendees from the Stonewall area included Mr. and Mrs. James Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Brooks, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Winton. Gifts were presented to the honoree and his spouse.

H. B. Turner Mobil Oil Co Holiday House Ada Stonewall Area James Hall Homer Barnes Luther Wilson O. B. Brooks Gene Winton Turner

Lightning Ridge Sunday School Wintry Attendance

The January 7th cold weather kept Lightning Ridge Sunday school attendance to 27 attendees. The report notes the small gathering amid frigid conditions.

Fitzhugh Members Learn About Home Health Services

The Fitzhugh Extension Homemakers Group meets at the club house with Mrs. Earl Stewart presiding. Mrs. A P Young reads a poem and health speaker Mrs. Kittrell discusses Home Health Service Narcotic Addition and Drug Abuse. Hostesses are Mrs. Earl Stewart and Mrs. Nora Childress.

Fitzhugh Extension Homemakers Earl Stewart A. P. Young Edwin Burrows Kittrell County Health Department Nora Childress Leonard Young Lee Elliott Orbra Young

Stewart Family Visits Mrs Perriman Across Week

Mrs Magdalene Stewart visited Mrs Perriman on Monday. Mr and Mrs Louie Stewart visited Mrs Perriman on Tuesday. Mrs Geneva McCullar visited Mrs Perriman Friday evening.

Magdalene Stewart Perriman Louie Stewart Geneva McCullar

Lightning Ridge Church Names New Pastor Rev Royce Packard

In Sunday school on January 14 at Lightning Ridge Church, 46 attendees met. Rev Royce Packard of Midwest City was called as pastor. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Childers and their children from Oklahoma City.

Lightning Ridge Church Royce Packard Midwest City Kenneth Childers Oklahoma City

Vaness Roff Ball Games Attendances Report

Attended the Vaness Roff basketball games on Friday night at Roff. The brief notes confirm attendance at the local event with no additional details.

Stewart Family Visits Extend Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart visited their son Wendel and family on Saturday night. Sunday the Stewarts and Tom Price visited Mr and Mrs John Crabtree. Ernest Crawley and Cliff Moore joined Sun day and Monday with Mr and Mrs Tom Price.

Clint Stewart Wendel Stewart Kathy Beth Sunshine Tom Price John Crabtree Ernest Crawley Cliff, Moore

Mrs Mellroy Visits Ill Mr Townsley and Family

Mrs Lorene Mellroy visited Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley in Ada on Saturday while Townsley was ill. She returned Sunday night to see Mr and Mrs Harlen Curlee and their daughters and Mr and Mrs Townsley.

Lorene Mellroy Frank Townsley Ada Mr. Townsley Mellroy Harlen Curlee Mrs. Townsley

Coffey Family Attend Various Local Visits and Games

Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey and boys attended the Vaness Roff basketball game at Roff Friday night. Mr and Mrs Russell Henline from Houston arrived Thursday to visit Otis Coffey until Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Cecil Coffey from Oklahoma City visited Otis Coffey and guests the Henlines on Saturday. Boys visited Otis Coffey and his guests Saturday. Mrs Pat Coffey attended a planning meeting in Miss Mote s office Monday morning.

Ed Coffey Russell Henline Houston Tex Otis Coffey Cecil Coffey Oklahoma City Otis Pat Coffey Miss Mote

Kimmel Family Social Gatherings Noted In Local Visit

Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel hosted a Monday night visit by Mr and Mrs Junior Kimmel. Junior Kimmel and a family visited Sunday night for supper with his parents. Mr and Mrs Bob Fennel and children joined the Kimmel group for supper.

Miles Kimmel Junior Kimmel Bob Fennel Kimmel Group

Kimmel Family Reunions Highlight Old Friends Visit

Mr and Mrs Kimmel hosted long absent school friends after 35 years. Joe Shad wick and Delbert Shadwik were mentioned with illness. Ken Pullen and family from Bristow visited Junior Kimmel over the weekend in Lancaster and Rosedale.

Mrs Linda Webster Admitted To Valley View Hospital

Mrs Linda Webster was admitted to Valley View Hospital Monday morning for treatment.

Linda Webster Valley View Hospital

Vandegriff Family Visits Across Multiple Days

Norrell Vandegriff visited his parents on Thursday. Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff hosted other relatives including visits to Joyce Thurman and Mike Monday through Friday. Pauline and Marie Vandegriff visited Betty Vandegriff Saturday night. Several Vandegriffs spent Sunday in Lindsay with Henry Dew and family. Marie Vandegriff spent Sunday with Vanda Wilson. N S and Pauline Vandegriff called on Pat Stone Stratford Sunday evening. Norma Van Schuyver visited Pauline Vandegriff Saturday night and Sunday. Marie Vandegriff and Maryetta Kimmel attended a ball game at Vanoss Tuesday night.

Norrell Vandegriff J. R. Vandegriff N. S. Vandegriff Joyce Thurman Mike Pauline Vandegriff Marie Betty Vandegriff Lindsay Henry Dew Marie Vandegriff Vanda Wilson N. S Pat Stone Stratford Norma van Schuyver Maryetta Kimmel Vanoss

Wilson Family Visits Across Ada Area

Mrs Vanda Wilson and children visited Joyce and Mike Thurman on Thursday. Jesse Wilson with Debby and Marie Vandegriff attended a movie in Ada Friday night. Tom Thurman visited Jesse Wilson Sunday. Steve and Brian Wilson visited their grandparents N S Vandegriff Thursday.

Vanda Wilson Joyce Mike Thurman Jesse Wilson Debby Marie Vandegriff Ada Tom Thurman Steve Brian Wilson N. S. Vandegriff Thursiday

Visits and family gatherings in Ahloso and nearby homes

Mrs Patsy Young visits Mrs Short Fortner in Ahloso on Friday. Joy Fortner returns home with Mrs Young and stays the night. On Saturday Mr and Mrs Fortner visit and Joy goes home with them after supper. Sunday visitors to Elaine Young include Tammy and Pam Fortner Sandy Teel and Lajanta Keener Ada. Mr and Mrs Glynn King visit Simon Young family. Earlier Mrs Young and Elaine visit Pat Stone and children. Mrs Young attends a club meeting at Mrs LaQuita Roberts Monday afternoon.

Patsy Young Short Fortner Ahloso Joy Fortner Mrs. Young Mrs. Fortner Joy Elaine Young Tammy Pam Fortner Sandy Teel Lajanta Keener Ada Glynn King Simon Young Young Elaine Pat Stone LaQuita Roberts

OIL CENTER Community Notes

Mrs. Myrtle Evans of Oklahoma City spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis. The Rev Glen Eaves and Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis were in Ada Saturday. Mr Lewis had to see the doctor.

Minnie Lewis Myrtle Evans Oklahoma City Frank Lewis Glen Eaves Ada Lewis

Casey Thomas and son visit Drucilla Thomas

Casey Thomas and son Jim traveled to Shawnee to visit Drucilla Thomas Saturday. Drucilla returned home with them for a visit.

Casey Thomas Jimmy Shawnee Drucilla Thomas Drucilla

Burk Visits to Lewises Reported Across Thursday Friday

Hansel Burk visited Frank Lewis Thursday night and Floyd Burk visited the Lewises on Friday, noting two social calls linked by the Burk family network.

Hansel Burk Frank Lewis Floyd Burk Lewises

Mrs Dessie Light Subscribes to Weekly

Mrs Dessie Light thanked for subscribing to the WEEKLY and called the Lewis family Sunday morning while en route to church.

Dessie Light

Flu Outbreak Strikes Oil Center Community

A severe flu outbreak swept Oil Center this week with most households reporting one to four sick family members, according to the WEEKLY correspondent.

Oil Center

Mrs Jewel Jones Visits With Friends Over Weekend

Mrs Jewel Jones spent Saturday with Mrs Alta Isaacs and Sunday afternoon with Mrs Minnie Lewis in social visits reflected in this brief society note.

Jewel Jones Alta Isaacs Minnie Lewis

Revival at Pentecostal Holiness Church Closes Early

Fifty six people attended church and Sunday school at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. Glen Eaves led the services. The revival ended early due to flu.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Glen Eaves

Visit of Mrs Allen and Mrs Lane to Mrs Cox

Mrs Allen and Mrs Elva Lane visited Mrs Nannie Cox on Thursday for a social call.

Allen Elva Lane Nannie Cox

Suttons Host Dinner Guests Rev and Mrs Sutton

The Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton and Chris and Beverly Sutton were dinner guests Friday night and Saturday of Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton.

Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Mrs Willis Sutton

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks Visit Mrs Lona Soward

Mr Earl Franks and Mrs Earl Franks with Shelly and Larry Rutledge visited Mrs Lona Soward on Sunday.

Earl Franks Shelly Larry Rutledge Lona Soward

Auxiliary to Hold Tuesday church Meeting

The women’s auxiliary will hold their business meeting Tuesday night at the church. The monthly supper raised 70 dollars. Illness reduced attendance.

Newby Couple Return From Colorado Visit

Mr and Mrs Ron Newby returned from Colorado where they visited Mr and Mrs Larry Newby and their children.

Ron Newby Colorado Larry Newby

Family Visits Go On in Red Oak Community

Visiting Mr and Mrs Dave Gray recently were Mr and Mrs Bobby Gray and Kevin, Mr and Mrs Wilburn Kile and Stevie Allen Paul Raney Rickey Wayne Gray and Dewayne Latta. They visited Mr and Mrs Bobby Gray and Kevin who visited Mr and Mrs Lindle Ross and children Allen.

Lula Knighten Dave Gray Bobby Gray Kevin Wilburn Kile Stevie Allen Paul Raney Rickey Wayne Gray Dewayne Latta Lyndle Ross

Knighten Family Visiting List Confirms Gathered Names

Visiting Mrs Lula Knighten were Don and Donna along with Mr and Mrs Bobby Millican Mr and Mrs Willy Knighten and Donietta Ada Joe Phil lips and Burnis Knighten Carla Lisa and Junior Choctaw Lula Knighten and Joe Phil lips visited Mr and Mrs Cloyce Finney and children Allen Fri

Lula Knighten Don Donna Bobby Millican Willy Knighten Donietta Ada Joe Phillips Burnis Knighten Carla Lisa Junior Cloyce Finney Allen

Local Visits Highlight Ada Allen Social Notes

Mrs Sharon Millican of Ada visited her sister Mrs Betty Finney in Allen on Monday. Mrs Doyl Millican of Ada visited Mrs Lula Knighten in Ada on Friday. Members of the Knighten and Wilson families gathered Saturday night with J D Wilson Sr and others in Allen and Ada. Don Knighten stayed Friday night with his brother Willy Knighten and family in Ada.

Sharon Millican Ada Betty Finney Allen Doyl Millican Lula Knighten Willy Knighten Billy Donietta Don Donna J. D. Wilson Sr Jimmie Angela Andy Mays Oklahoma City Joe Phillips Don Knighten

Local Visitors Report Notable Residents Attending

Visiting Joe Phillips were Anna Fredrick Poke Cross Tommie Johnson C B Sowards Bill Sharkard and son Elma Hamilton Geary Wayne Ned Biffle and Don Knighten making a communal social stop.

Joe Phillips Anna Fredrick Poke Cross Tommie Johnson C. B. Sowards Bill Sharkard and Son Elma Hamilton Geary Wayne Ned Biffle Don Knighten

Mrs. Ben Robertson Suffered Illness Sunday Morning

Mrs. Ben Robertson became ill Sunday morning and was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment.

Ben Robertson

Visiting relatives share local ties in Ada and Allen

Visiting Mr and Mrs Anna Fredrick and Rickey Thursday night were Mr and Mrs Jessie Fredrick from California and Mrs Mary Nunney of Allen. Mrs Eula Carsey and Mrs W J Dillon of Ada visited Mrs Ruth Fredrick Sunday.

Anna Fredrick Rickey Jessie Fredrick California Mary Nunney Allen Eula Carsey W. J. Dillon Ada Ruth Fredrick

Paula Tucker Stays Week With Parents and Tonya

Paula Tucker spent the week end at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Tonya. Paula attends college in Stillwater.

Paula Tucker Paul Tucker Tonya Paula Stillwater

Charley Hitcher Visits Wil lie Isaacs in California

Mrs Jewel Jones visits her brother Willie on Friday while Charley Hitcher spends a few days with Wil lie Isaacs in California.

Charley Hitcher California Willie Isaacs Jewel Jones Willie

Miss La Fern Cannon Visits Moore Parents

Miss La Fern Cannon spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cannon in Moore.

la Fern Cannon Moore Mrs Bob Cannon

Debbie Howell Spends Wednesday Night with Marcia Harter

Debbie Howell spent Wednesday night with Marcia Harter in Tupelo according to local society notes.

Hugh Sweat Debbie Howell Marcia Harter

Family visits follow trip to Louisiana job site

Mike Thomas visited his mother Mrs. Vivian Northam Saturday while en route to Louisiana where he is employed. Mrs. Carolyn Thomas and son Ricky Moore spent Sunday with Mrs. Northam.

Mike Thomas Vivian Northam Louisiana Carolyn Thomas Ricky Moore

Norton couple visits Shawnee friend for weekend painting

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Norton of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mrs. Vanniz Northam. They assisted with interior painting for her residence.

Glen Norton Shawnee Vanniz Northam

Senda Harkins Misses Week With Illness

Senda Harkins, a grade school basketball player, has been ill this week and unable to play. School officials say her condition is not serious and she is resting at home.

Senda Harkins Senda Robbie Harrison

Thanks to Thurman Lee for weekly subscription

A reader named Thurman Lee and his wife are thanked for subscribing to the WEEKLY newspaper, recognizing their support and confirming ongoing engagement with the publication.

Debbie Clifford’s Thursday Night Visit

Debbie Clifford spent Thursday night with Shelia and Darlene Midkiff in a social gathering.

Debbie Clifford Shelia Darlene Midkiff

Mrs Carolyn Thomas Visits Relatives at Valley View

Mrs Carolyn Thomas visited relatives at Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon. Drucilla Thomas attended services Sunday night at the Evangelistic Temple in Ada.

Carolyn Thomas Valley View Hospital Drucilla Thomas Evangelistic Temple Ada

Reverend and Mrs. Glen Eaves Visit Ada Monday

The Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and Nina Sue were in Ada Monday visiting Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett.

Glen Eaves Nina Sue Ada Pug Garrett

Wells Family Involved In December Car Crash

Mrs Rutledge, mother of Mrs Houston Wells, was injured in a December car accident and remains hospitalized in Sapulpa. The Wellses operate Mary Lou's Cafe and service station in Tupelo and thank subscribers for their support.

Houston Wells Rutledge

Mrs Horton Visits Mrs Lewis Thursday Morning

Mrs Rachel Horton visited Mrs Minnie Lewis on Thursday morning in a brief social call.

Rachel Horton Minnie Lewis

Community Notes on Visits and Rodeo Trip

Mrs. Oleta Burk and Mrs. Edith Cook spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fortenberry in Ada. Mrs. Bonnie Burk and her son visited Wilma and Linda Tomlinson in Pauls Valley while Loyd Burk attended a rodeo in Kansas.

Oleta Burk Edith Cook Gene Fortenberry Ada Bonnie Burk Son Wilma Linda Tomlinson Pauls Valley Loyd Kansas

Ada Couples Visit Friends Saturday Night

Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Coffee of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holman Saturday night. They all later visited Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Crawford.

Mrs. Woodrow Coffee Ada Harvey Holman E. D. Crawford

Mrs Mary Jane Hink Visits Children in Washington and California

Mrs Hink visits her children in Washington and California. She travels by train and plans to stay several weeks, visiting relatives and sightseeing in the two states.

Mary Jane Hink Washington California

Mrs Wilma Culver Moves from Oklahoma City to Tupelo

Mrs Wilma Culver relocates from Oklahoma City to Tupelo seeking new residence. The move details a personal change of address and regional relocation.

Wilma Culver Tupelo Oklahoma City

Townsends Attend Howard Basketball Game Together

Mr and Mrs Leroy Townsend visited Mr and Mrs Dennis Howard Monday night and attended the basketball game together.

Leroy Townsend Dennis Howard

Mrs Addie Brooks Visits Mrs Mary Bullard Monday

Mrs Addie Brooks visited Mrs Mary Bullard on Monday in a social call.

Addie Brooks Mary Bullard

Rowe Family Visits Grandparents This Week

Mrs. Ronnie Rowe and her children Maud visited her mother Jolene Rowe and her grandparents Clyde and Mrs Massey on Tuesday. Kenny Rowe is spending the week with his grandparents.

Ronnie Rowe Maud Jolene Rowe Clyde Massey Kenny Rowe

Loyd visit with Mr and Mrs McDaniel in Mississippi

Mr and Mrs Roy Emery Loyd are visiting Mr and Mrs Jimmy McDaniel in Mississippi.

Roy Emery Loyd Mrs Jimmy McDaniel Mississippi

Mrs Cyril Loyd's Father Leaves Hospital

Le roy Sims, father of Mrs. Cyril Loyd, has been discharged from the hospital, marking his return home after treatment.

Cyril Loyd Leroy Sims

Birth Announcement for Rhonda Renee Phillips

Mr and Mrs H H Phillips share news of the arrival and adoption of their granddaughter Rhonda Renee Phillips born January 9. The Reed Phillips family in Rankin Texas notified relatives by phone. Mr and Mrs R V Phillips of Shawnee visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Brashears.

H. H. Phillips Lawrence Reed Phillips Rankin Tex Rhonda Renee Phillips R. V. Phillips Shawnee Robert Brashears

Johnston Family Funeral Notices in Oklahoma City and Centrahoma

Mr and Mrs Henry Miller attended funeral services for her uncle Elmer Johnston on Wednesday in Hunters Chapel Oklahoma City. George Johnston Cen trahoma had services January 12 in the Methodist Church with burial in Cen trahoma Cemetery. Mrs George Johnston returned home with her son Wayne Johnston and family Savanna for a few weeks.

Henry Miller Elmer Johnston Hunters Chapel Oklahoma City George Johnston Centrahoma Wayne Johnston Savanna

Mrs. Frank Newberry and Mrs. Edgar Cross Attend Ada Church

Mrs. Frank Newberry and Mrs. Edgar Cross attended the Church of God in Ada on Tuesday. The event highlighted local church activities and community participation.

Frank Newberry Edgar Cross Church of God Ada

Ward Morrison Attends Fourth District VFW Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Ward Morrison attended the Fourth District VFW Auxiliary meeting at Bristow on Sunday marking community veterans group activities and local civic engagement.

Ward Morrison VFW Bristow

Prichards Visit Palmers. Granddaughter Contracts Chickenpox

Mr and Mrs Alfred Prichard visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer on Tuesday night. Their granddaughter Janna has the chickenpox.

Alfred Prichard Robert Palmer Janna

Romines Return to Salinas After Visit

Mr and Mrs Lee Romine who have been visiting Mr and Mrs Norbie Romine returned to Salinas California on Wednesday.

Lee Romine Norbie Romine Salinas Calif

Sanders Family Visit Reported Tuesday Night

Mr and Mrs Herbert Sanders and Brenda visited his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Sanders and family Tuesday night.

Herbert Sanders Brenda Sam Sanders

Family visits span several towns this week

Mr. and Mrs. Dogan Stoneci pher Lula visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. C. StoneCipher Saturday night. Another son Harland Stone cipher and family Okmulgee visited Tuesday. Their daughter Mrs. Bertha Theford and family Ashland visited Thursday.

Dogan Stonecipher Lula A. C. Stonecipher Harland Stonecipher Okmulgee Bertha Theford Ashland

McKay Visit Helps Flu Sick Littens This Friday

Mr and Mrs Pete McKay visited Mr and Mrs Jack Litten on Friday. The Littens have had the flu and the McKays have been helping with their chores.

Pete McKay Jack Litten Littens McKays

Ellis family visit and flu illness noted in Stonewall

Mrs Raymond Ellis and children from Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis on Friday. Burnie and Jerry Lynn Ellis also stayed with grandparents. Mrs Pat Ellis learned by phone her sister Mrs Homer Evans of Ada reported Mr Evans ill. J O Ellis Pat Ellis and the two boys visited Hugh Sweat on Saturday. Hugh had the flu.

Raymond Ellis Stonewall Pat Ellis Burnie Jerry Lynn Ellis Homer Evans Ada

Furniture-truck mishap halts Ada trip on Saturday

Mrs. Hugh Sweat and Patti traveled to Ada for medicine when two pickups loaded with furniture collided on the highway. Glass scattered as mattresses were unloaded and a table broke in half during the incident.

Hugh Sweat Patti Ada Hugh Town

Thanks to Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith for weekly subscription

The WEEKLY thanks Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith for subscribing, expressing appreciation for their support and continued readership.

Jacob Smith Weekly

Tupelo Seniors Receive Letter Jackets and Sweaters

The Tupelo seniors were issued letter jackets and sweaters last week. Jackets are black wool with leather sleeves and a black and old gold Tiger patch on the sleeve. The “T” emblem is black with old gold trimming, while the sweaters are black with a patch and new gold trimming.

Tupelo

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