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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1968

Page

8

Flu Hits County Residents Prompt Parish News Gap

Community members report widespread flu with many visits among families. J W Law and relatives host and visit others as John Law returns home from Fort Sill. Parish Chapel news delayed due to illness.

Edwards and Eaves Visit Henson Couple

Mr and Mrs M D Edwards and the Rev Glen Eaves visited Mr and Mrs P O Henson recently.

M. D. Edwards Glen Eaves P. 0. Henson

Tucker Family Hosts and Visits Across Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker hosted Friday supper with Bill and Mrs Lee and children of Oakman. The Blevins family from Pauls Valley visited Tucker on Saturday. Tucker then visited Mr and Mrs Tom Wilkerson Sunday in Pauls Valley. Dorothea Tucker and others visited Tucker and Londa and Cathy on Sunday.

Bill Lee Oakman M. R. Tucker Terry Blevins Rhonda Gary Launa Blevins Pauls Valley Tom Wilkerson Dorothea Tucker Bill Hood Judy Chilcoat Shelly Franks Londa Cathy

Mrs Effie Lamb Visits Friends Over Weekend

Mrs. Effie Lamb spent Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with Miss Annie Brandon in Ada. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer and Jeanette Sunday was Mrs. Effie Lamb.

Effie Lamb Annie Brandon Ada Bennie Farmer Jeanette Sunday

Thanks to Mr and Mrs El mer Love for their renewal

Appreciation note from the WEEKLY thanks Mr and Mrs El mer Love for renewing their subscription. The message highlights continued support and community connection through local journalism.

Mrs. Elmer

Visiting Florence Isaacs Families Share Week Length

Florence Isaacs hosts multiple visitors including Vernon and Nora Gray Mike Gray Gale Roberts Joy Tucker and the Isaacs family. Lon da Tucker stayed with illness, while other relatives from Oklahoma City Shawnee and Wetumka visited through the period.

Florence Isaacs Vernon Gray Mike Gray Melinda Gale Roberts Joy Tucker Nora Gray Glen Eaves Ronnie Fitch

Glen Dryden Falls Ill Sees Doctor Tuesday Morning

Glen Dryden was ill and had to see the doctor on Tuesday morning. The brief item notes his health issue and appointment with a physician.

Glen Dryden

Sunday social notes from local families

Mrs. Alene Anderson and Mrs. Johnnye Qualls visited Mrs. Lizzie Powell Sunday evening. Mrs. Alene Anderson visited Mrs. Jo Northam Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb with Phylis and Roger spent Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Lamb.

Monk Nelson Leo Nelson Jewell Boyd Mabel Nelson Dorothy Terry Shelby and Arthur A. C. Terry Leo Lizzie Nelson Alene Anderson Johnnye Qualls Lizzie Powell Mrs Jo Northam Clifford Lamb Phylis and Roger Oklahoma City Donnie Lamb

Funeral services held for Everett Royer in Haywood

Everett Royer, 77, died Sunday at General Hospital McAlester. Funeral services were held January 16 at the First Baptist Church in Haywood. He was born in Bohannon Texas in 1890 and is survived by wife Elsie two sons Burl and Louis Royer of Haywood four daughters Murl Cannady Allen Dortha Cantrell Ripley Alma Lesley Little Rock and Bertha Mackey Amazonia.

Eunice Isaacs First Baptist Church Haywood Everett Royer General Hospital McAlester Bohannon Tex Elsie Burl Royer Louis Royer Murl Cannady Allen Dortha Cantrell Ripley Okla Alma Lesliey Little Rock Ark Bertha Mackey Amazon

Local resident Roger buried in Citra Cemetery

The obituary notes Mr. Roger, a longtime Allen resident who moved to Haywood 25 years ago, left behind 30 grandchildren and 16 grey grandchildren among other relatives. Burial took place at Citra Cemetery.

Ia, Mo Roger Allen Haywood Citra Cemetery

Illness Delays Allen News Letter for Last Week

Apology notes delay in publication from the Allen news staff. The writer explains illness prevented writing last week and promises to resume upcoming issues.

Allen

Mrs Bell Harwell 88 Dies in Hollis Funeral Tuesday

Mrs Bell Harwell died January 12 in a Hollis nursing home at age 88. She came to the country in Indian Territory days and lived for many years in Allen. She is survived by nieces Mrs Wilson McInroy and Mrs Lena Smith of Allen.

Wallie Curtis Bell Harwell Hollis Tex Dimmett First Baptist Church Harwell Indian Territory Allen Wilson McInroy Lena Smith

Holdenville hosts O E S installation by local members

Mrs. R. B. Cox Mrs. Jack Chiles and Mrs. Dennis Cook attended the installation of the O E S in Holdenville Sunday Mrs. Cox served as installing marshal.

R. B. Cox Jack Chiles Dennis Cook O.E.S Holdenville Cox

Mrs Pearl Gault Returns Home From Valley View Hospital

Mrs Pearl Gault came home Tuesday from Valley View Hospital where she had been staying for several days. She is resting at her residence and thanking friends for their visits and prayers.

Pearl Gault Valley View Hospital

Ada hosts O.E.S Amaranth meeting attendees listed

Mrs. W. W. Gibson Mrs. Ed gar Muse Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gilmore and Mrs. Dennis Cook attended an O.E.S. Amaranth meeting in Ada Friday night.

W. W. Gibson Edgar Muse Bob Gilmore Dennis Cook O.E.S. Amaranth Ada

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Bain

Sunday visitors included their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Bain hosted guests at their home with a family gathering noted in the society column.

George Bain

Thanks to Mrs Lena Jumper for Her Weekly Subscription

A short note thanking Mrs Lena Jumper for subscribing to the Weekly. The message appears in a community-loyalty blurb reflecting reader engagement.

Lena Jumper the Weekly

Larry Martin Visits Grandmother During Oklahoma City Weekend

Larry Martin of Oklahoma City stayed with his grandmother Mrs. Tom Turner over the weekend to attend a National Guard drill.

Larry Martin Oklahoma City Tom Turner Larry National Guard

Florence Isaacs Visits Oil Center With R C Isaacs

Florence Isaacs visited the Oil Center on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. R C Isaacs, sharing a social call during the weekend gathering.

Florence Isaacs Oil Center R. C. Isaacs

Mrs C L Case Visits Cora Case in Valley View Hospital

Mrs C L Case visited her relative Mrs Cora Case Thursday at Valley View Hospital for a routine checkup and social visit.

C. L. Case Cora Case Valley View Hospital

Earnest Hodges In Hospital Move From Ardmore

Word says Earnest Hodges is a patient at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City. He formerly served as president of the Allen Bank before moving to Ardmore.

Earnest Hodges Baptist Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City Allen Bank Ardmore

Brooks Palmer Returns Home from Fat Worth Visit

Brooks Palmer came back Friday from Fat Worth Texas where he visited his aunt and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Alexander.

Brooks Palmer Fat Worth Tex Mrs R. L. Alexander

Weekend guests of Mrs. Walter Melton Sr.

Weekend guests of Mrs. Walter Melton Sr. were her son and family Mr. and Mrs. Ray Melton, Jimmy and Marilyn, Oklahoma City.

Walter Melton Sr Ray Melton Jimmy Marilyn Oklahoma City

Visiting Saturday Guests With Betty Bell

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Bryant hosted visiting Saturday with Mrs. Betty Bell, joined by Greg and Phil lip and Ada for the afternoon gathering.

Betty Bell Morris Bryant Greg Phillip Ada

Mrs Elsie Eubank and Grace Black Visit Friday

Mrs. Elsie Eubank and Mrs. Grace Black visited on Friday in a local gathering. They exchanged greetings and shared news with neighbors, highlighting a cordial community get together.

Elsie Eubank Grace Black

Local Socials Note Ada Hosts and Out-of-Town Guests

Ada social column lists Mrs. Leona Prewitt and Mrs. Eda Tillery visiting. Mrs Edna Williams of Oklahoma City was a weekend guest of her mother Mrs John Smallfield. Weekend guest Mrs Ben Shaw of Oklahoma City stayed with Mr and Mrs Vick Luke.

Ada Leona Prewitt Eda Tillery Edna Williams Oklahoma City John Smallfield Mrs. Vick Luke Ben Shaw

Wilkin Family Condolence Notice in New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Charlie Wilkin accompanied their daughter in law and son in law Mr and Mrs Jim Gibs of Ahloso to Loving New Mexico January 5 called by illness of Mrs Rhoda Wilkinson the Gibs returned Friday and Mr Gibs died Saturday morning.

Charlie Wilkinson Jim Gibs Ahloso Loving N. M Mr. Wilkinson Gib Rhoda Wilkinson Gibs Mr. Gibs

Wilkinson brothers attend event in Missouri

Charlie Wilkinson attended with his brothers Bill Wilkinson of Branson and Charlie Wilkinson of Hollister to Allen Thursday.

Charlie Wilkinson Bill Wilkinson Branson Hollister Allen

Russell family visit includes Wofford relatives

Mr and Mrs Glen Russell of Bethany visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Russell. She visited her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Wofford while a attended a National Guard event.

Glen Russell Bethany Charlie Russell Earl Wofford

Californians Return From Mrs Sanders Funeral

Mrs Lizzie Tillery and Mrs Mary Taylor along with Mr and Mrs Jessie Fredrick returned to their homes on Monday after attending the funeral of Mrs Lucy Sanders and visiting relatives including the Mitchells Sanders Hemingways and Hemingways in Stockton La Habra Keyes and Stockton were mentioned as home towns.

Lizzie Tillery la Habra Calif Mary Taylor Keyes Jessie Fredrick Stockton Lucy Sanders Ochis Mitchell Royal Sanders Jess Sanders Joe Hemingway

Weekend guest of Mrs. Lela Long

Weekend guest of Mrs. Lela Long was her sister Mrs. Jake Story of Oklahoma City.

Lela Long Jake Story Oklahoma City

Davis and Moores host weekend visitors in Borger

Mr. and Mrs. Glover Davis of Borger Texas were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Moore and Mrs. Marguerite Votaw.

Glover Davis Borger, Tex Elmer Moore Marguerite Votaw

Visitation at Grace Walker Home Noted

Visiting Sunday in the home of Mrs Grace Walker were her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser Ada.

Grace Walker Clyde Kaiser Ada

Corbitt Is Dismissed From Hospital to Nursing Home

Ted Corbitt was discharged Friday from Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville and admitted to Boyce Manor Nursing Home for continued care.

Ted Corbitt Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville Boyce Manor Nursing Home

Mrs Leona Dean Admitted For Surgery At Holdenville

Mrs Leona Dean was admitted to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville on Monday and is expected to undergo surgery.

Leona Dean Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville

Ship docking call reaches Mrs Ray Keith Griffin in San Francisco

Mrs. Ray Keith Griffin received a Sunday call from her husband when his ship docked in San Francisco. The call was relayed by radio. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Rose included their daughters Mrs Larry Ramsey and Garry Ada Mrs Ruby Dean Rinehart and children Butch and Susie Wetumka Bernard Nickell Homer and R M Nickell Francis.

Ray Keith Griffin San Francisco Calif Bill Rose Larry Ramsey Garry Ada Ruby Dean Rinehart Butch Susie Wetumka Bernard Nickell Homer R. M. Nickell Francis

Hugh Brinson married Mrs. E. I. Wakeman in Holdenville

According to local notes, Hugh Brinson was identified as Mrs. E. I. Wakeman of Holdenville in a brief society entry. The item confirms a wedding or association between Brinson and Wakeman in the Holdenville area.

Hugh Brinson E. I. Wakeman Holdenville

Rinehart Family Visit Noted in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lois Rinehart and son Dean visited their daughter and family in Oklahoma City on Sunday. The trip followed by notes of Rinehart relatives including Edd Rinehart J C Rinehart in Purcell and Carl Russell and wife in Oklahoma City.

Lois Rinehart Dean Jerry Milney Oklahoma City Rineharts Edd Rinehart J. C. Rinehart Purcell Carl Russell

Visit to relatives yields uncertain absence

A visitor searched for the Rineharts but found they were not present. The search led to their sister and brother in law, Mr and Mrs N M Short, who hosted the inquiry.

Rineharts Mrs. N. M. Short

Ada visitors share Sunday with Griffin Manuel and Hensleys

Visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Griffin were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Manuel and Mr and Mrs Albert Hensley Ada.

Jack Griffin Kenneth Manuel Albert Hensley Ada

Vinson Family Visit Noted From Local Society Page

James Vinson and his son Steve Duncan visited Sunday with his mother Mrs Susie Vinson.

James Vinson Steve Duncan Susie Vinson

Local visits at McCarns tied to ad hoc gathering

Mrs. Ben McCown, Mrs. Buck Dyer, and LuAnn Ada were present for a casual visit at the McCarns home. Fred Clark stopped by on Friday to join the social at the residence.

Ben McCown Buck Dyer LuAnn Ada Fred Clark McCarns

Evett Visits Cushing With Jestes Family

W. B. Evett of Cushing visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jestes and his mother Mrs. Jewel Evett.

W. B. Evett Cushing Bill Jestes Jewel Evett

Oklahoma City guests visit Hughes and Kimbrell family

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dudley and Elissa Ann of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her father Tom Hughes and her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kimbrell.

Lee Dudley Elissa Ann Oklahoma City Tom Hughes Russell Kimbrell

Mrs Pearl McCain Visits in Holdenville Hospital

Mrs Pearl McCain visited Thursday in Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville with Mrs Flora Cain.

Pearl McCain Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville Flora Cain

Services held for Mrs. Joe Allen in Dustin Church

Services were held Tuesday in Dustin Methodist Church for Mrs. Joe Allen who died Friday in a Wetumka hospital after an extended illness. Burial will be in Atwood Cemetery. Mrs. Allen is a sister of Mrs. Earl Legg of Atwood.

Dustin Methodist Church Joe Allen Wetumka Atwood Cemetery Allen Earl Legg Atwood

Mrs. Lester Lockey and Alma Baldridge Visit Holdenville Hospital

Mrs. Lester Lockey and Mrs. Alma Baldridge of McAlester visited friends at Holdenville Hospital on Sunday.

Lester Lockey Alma Baldridge McAlester Holdenville Hospital

Crawfords Visit Corpus Christi Relatives

Mr and Mrs Tom Crawford of Corpus Christi Texas are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J H Crawford and other relatives.

Tom Crawford Corpus Christi, Tex J. H. Crawford

Walters and Peters Family Notices Featured in Local List

Mrs. W. C. Walters and their son Bill Walters of Midwest City are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Seth Peters of Henryetta in the family notice.

W. C. Walters Bill Walters Midwest City Seth Peters Henryetta

Pegg Family Visits Include Relatives in Ada and Seminole

Mrs Ruby Fender of Seminole visits Mrs Pegg sister in law and Mr and Mrs Guy Pegg. The Peggs hosted Peggy Pegg and Jan Frances Nursing Home resident on Saturday in Ada.

Guy Pegg Pegg Ruby Fender Peggy Pegg Jan Frances Nursing Home Ada

Mrs Williams Returns From Visit. Son-in-law Injured in Refinery Blast

Mrs Cora Williams returns to her Tulsa home from Okmulgee with her daughter and family Mrs Gerald Weems. Mrs Williams and Mrs Weems shorten their visit and depart. Her son in law Sam Murphey is injured in an explosion at a refinery.

Cora Williams Okmulgee Gerald Weems

Hog Butchering Day Brings Extended Family to Bills Lees

Saturday was hog butchering day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lee. They hosted three brothers and families from Oil Center: Leroy Willoughby family, Dee Willoughby and Dena Gail, Marion Willoughby with Wayne and Freda Kay, plus Herman Wilson family Judy David and Kareen Seminoe. Billy Lee’s father W. A. Lee visited from Ada. Lee relatives from Oil Center and nearby towns gathered.

Billy Lee Lees Leroy Willoughby Dee Willoughby Dena Gail Marion Willoughby Wayne Freda Kay Maxwell Lee Herman Wilson Judy David Kareen Seminole

Berryman Family Visits in Sasakwa

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman spent Friday with her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coffee in Sasakwa. Mr. Coffee is ill with the flu. They visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass.

Jess Berryman Mrs Roy Sasakwa Mr. Coffee J. R. Pendergrass

Williamses Welcome Baby Girl Sherri Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs Lewis Preston Williams announce the birth of a daughter on December 27 named Sherri Elizabeth. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Williams Ada and Mrs Joe Crawford. Mrs Williams is formerly Linda Kay Crawford daughter of Mrs Crawford and the late Joe Crawford.

Lewis Preston Williams Sherri Elizabeth Frank Williams Ada Joe Crawford Williams Linda Kay Crawford Crawford

Wynn Family Visit Mentioned in Brief Notes

Mr and Mrs Hubert Wynn of Okmulgee spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Mann Wynn of Rodney Regina and Emmett and with her mother Mrs Auten and other relatives Mr and Mrs Mann Wynn and Emmett and their daughter were also mentioned in the notes.

Hubert Wynn Okmulgee Mann Wynn Rodney Regina Emmett Auten

Ada Residents Attend Sunday Visits at Coal Gate and Ada Homes

Mr and Mrs Ronnie Wiser Ada visited Coal Gate Sunday with Mr Wynn s mother Mrs Ella Wynn Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee were their son and family Calvin Lee Richard Carolyn Bobby Norman and Mrs Lee s parents Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman Mildred Lee visited in the home of Mr and Mrs W A Lee Ada recently

Ronnie Wiser Ada Coalgate Mr. Wynn Ella Wynn Elmer Lee Calvin Lee Richard Carolyn Bobby Norman Lee Jess Berryman Mildred Lee W. A. Lee

Mrs Gentry Seeks Care After Minor Surgery

Mrs Roy Gentry entered Valley View Hospital Thursday for minor surgery on Friday. She was released Sunday and went to Ada to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Lee.

Roy Gentry Valley View Hospital W. A. Lee Ada

Visiting Saturday in the George Carter Home

J. R. Rice and his son Neal visited the George Carter home on Saturday along with Francis, sharing a social call and tea in a neighborhood gathering.

George Carter J. R. Rice Neal, Francis

Family presence at Oak Man Church services

Buddy Drake Allen led the pulpit at Oak Man Church Sunday and Sunday night. Visiting at church was Buddy Drake Allen's sister Mrs. Dell Howery Ada.

Oakman Buddy Drake Allen Buddy Dell Howery Ada

Birthday Gift Subscriptions Move From Mrs West to Springfield

Thanks to Mrs. Bob West for her subscription to the WEEK LY. She sent the WEEK LY to her daughter Mrs Frank Davis in Springfield Missouri as a birthday gift.

Bob West

Magars host relatives in Ada and Stratford visits

Susan Magar of Stratford stayed with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Mac Magar Thursday through Saturday. Coreys Haynes and Owen Magar also visit. Mrs Ruby Jones visited Ada Thursday with her mother Mrs Mintie Morrison. For want ads call 332-4433.

Susan Magar Center Mrs. Mac Magar Corey Haynes Stratford the Magars Owen Magar Ahloso Ruby Jones Ada Mintie Morrison

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