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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1965

Page

2

Local church groups plan new pews at Stratford Pentecostal

Reports from Stratford show Mrs Terri Gray and others attending quarterly and midweek services at Pentecostal churches. Plans include buying new pews for their church. Visitors from Pauls Valley and Shawnee attended recent gatherings and youth activities continued with basketball and prayers.

Terri Gray Rae Garrett Thelma Jean Garrett Pentecostal Holiness Church Stratford Pug Garrett Sondra Oi! Center Pentecostal Church

Family gathering at McDonalds hosts large turnout

A Wednesday night family gathering at Mr and Mrs Mark McDonalds drew many relatives including Neal and Midge McDonald Sharon Billie Lee and Jack McDonald and extended kin from California and Wetumka. Sharon visited Noah Anglin's mother in Wetumka on Sunday with Midge McDonald.

Mark Sharon Wetumka Noah Anglin

Gray family visits span weekend in Del City and Seminole

Mr and Mrs Lawerace Lane and children of Del City stayed Friday to Saturday visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. Mr and Mrs Thurman Gray and Dale of Seminole ate supper Saturday with his parents and with Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. Also Bob Gray Russel and Rickey visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and children ate Sunday dinner with his parents. Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visited his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Tom Burch Sunday afternoon.

Arlie Morrison Mary Stringer Johnny Woody Daniel Stonewall Tom Martin Byng Tom Burch

Francis Community News Brief on Local Family Loss and Arrival of Washer

Mrs. Carl Wheeler received a new automatic washer and dryer a few days ago. Christmas was late she says. Francis community mourns the loss of a family last week, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Stinson and Laurie. Jimmy left for California for work, and Alma stays with her mother and Mr. and Mrs. John Stinson until he can send for her.

Carl Wheeler Francis Jimmy Stinson Laurie Jimmy California Alma John Stinson Dalton Young Tulsa Winnetka Heights Baptist Church D. L. Young Young Kay

Local notes from Ada and area roll through busy week

Mrs. Noley Holman remains hospitalized. Latham and Wolfe families join anniversary dinner for Vernon and spouse. Francis and Ahloso teams hosted games with Francis girls 38 to 22 winners and Ahloso boys 31 to 27 victors. Doug Farmer hospitalized with flu. Kay Young’s brother. Maria Mas Chandler visits from Ohio, to Colorado schooling. Mrs Chandler stays into February. Aaron Bonner released from hospital. Numerous social visits and church activities referenced including Tulsa trip for Rev Dalton Young. Benny Hampton to Oklahoma City hospital for surgery.

Francis Ahloso

Francis Baptist Church Men's Basketball at Ada First Baptist

The Francis Baptist Church men's team played a basketball game at Ada First Baptist Church last Tuesday night. They faced the Baptist team in a local church league matchup.

The Francis Baptist Church Ada First First Baptist Church Baptist

Berryman Family Guests Attend Norman and City Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman and their daughter and family visited in Oklahoma City from Thursday to Saturday. They joined son J B Berryman and family and later traveled to Norman to meet Calvin Lee’s family and see newborn Bobby John born January 5. Carey Davis of Ada joined them for a Sunday dinner. The group attended the Canadian singing convention at the Wilson church.

Cullen Hampton Paul Gunter Susan Coleen Johnnie Wichita Falls Hampton Don Cook Jessica Ann Ada Hamptons Collen Hampton Oklahoma City Benny Benny Hampton Hillcrest Hospital Ila Pevehouse Jess Berryman B.J. Ainsworth Janice Bonnie J. B. Berryman Deniece Gene Dewayne Berrymans Norman Calvin Lee Bobby John Carey Davis Wilson Church

Livingstons Rejoin Bakersfield Weekly Readers

Mr and Mrs Cledis Livingston of Bakersfield California are added to the weekly readers list after returning home from a visit with relatives and friends last week.

Cledis Livingston Bakersfield Calif Livingstons

Dinner Guests and Visiting Instances Reported

Mr and Mrs George Carter and Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Murray Smith Sunday. Mrs Trudy Nance and Angie Wright spent Sunday visiting shut ins. They saw Mrs Katy Meadors Jan Francis Nursing Home and visited at the home of Mr and Mrs L D Biard.

George Carter Elmer Lee Murray Smith Trudy Nance Angie Wright Katy Meadors Jan Francis L. D. Biard

Local Resident Returns After Short Hospital Stay

Edd Castoe spent a week in Valley View Hospital with pneumonia and has returned home. Mrs. Rasha Sliger of Stonewall visited Wednesday with her sister-in-law and husband Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Pendergrass. Visiting Thursday night were Mrs. Inez Hobbs Norma Shirley and Glenda West with the Pendergrass family.

Edd Castoe Valley View Hospital Rasha Sliger Stonewall J.R. Pendergrass

Eddie Chapman Visited Ada Couple Sunday Afternoon

Eddie Chapman of Fittstown spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Pender in Ada, visiting the Penders and enjoying the afternoon together.

Eddie Chapman Fittstown John Pendergrass Ada Pendergrass

Local Families Attend Sunday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Boyles and Jana and Mrs. Dorothy Chapman and Necatha visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark and Betty Sue on Sunday afternoon in Fillstown.

J. B. Boyles Jana Dorothy Chapman Necatha Fillstown Fred Clark Betty Sue

Canadian singing convention draws Scott Jones to Wilson

Sunday afternoon events at Wilson featured Scott Jones and a Canadian singing convention. The piece notes shifts in crop control policy discussions from the 1960 Democratic platform, with the Tobacco committee led by Secretary Orville Freeman linking to possible future limits on cotton and other crops.

Scott Jones Wilson Tobacco Committee Orville L. Freeman House Agriculture Committee Tobacco Sur

Henryetta Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones visited Saturday in Henryetta with Mrs Curtis Hogue. Mr and Mrs T R Borden attended with Carolyn Jimmy Mark and Johnny McKinney of Texas.

Mrs. Scott Jones Henryetta Mrs Curtis Hogue T. R. Borden Carolyn Jimmy Mark Johnny McKinney Tex

Jay Lush Honored for Lifetime Dairy Breeding Work

Jay Lush earned multiple honors from 1956 to 1969 including honor guest status with the American Society of Animal Production, a 1957 Iowa State University Commencement Faculty Citation, the 1957 Curtis Distinguished Professor in Agriculture title, the 1958 Borden Award in Dairy Production, and the Herman von Nathusius Medal in 1969 as the first American recipient for distinguished contributions to animal breeding.

American Society of Animal Production Saddle Sirloin Club of Chicago Iowa State University Curtis University Borden Lush Herman von Nathusius German Society of Animal Breeding

Centerites Raise Funds for Cemetery Mower and Gate

Women of Centerites plan a supper to raise money for a large cemetery mower and a gate. They note the task was hard but completed, taking pride in the cemetery now. Crew members include Bob Austell Effie Dollaham Lily Riddle Mrs Johnnie Wallace and W P Glover.

Bob Austell Effie Dollaham Lily Riddle Johnnie Wallace W. P. Glover

Local visits highlight weekend social rounds

Mr and Mrs Clarence Prince of Union Valley visited Wednesday in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill McLish. The McLish family and their daughters spent Sunday at Harden City with Mrs Whittington and her family.

Clarence Prince Union Valley Bill McLish Vicki Phyllis Harden City Charles Whittington

Local ladies visit Mrs. Gussie Lillard Sunday afternoon

Mrs Edna Mae Hart and Mrs Anna Hunt with Ada and Mrs Trudy Nance and Angie Wright visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Gussie Lillard.

Edna Mae Hart Anna Hunt Ada Trudy Nance Angie Wright Gussie Lillard

Unwelcome Fire At Ada Residence Strikes Porch Mat

Ada firemen responded to 617 North Cherry for an arson fire on a welcome mat at 9 04 p m Tuesday. Police reported an unknown person poured kerosene or a similar liquid on the mat and lit it. Police investigation continues Wednesday.

Ada Martha Arney North Cherry

Quarter Horse training in Kansas reflects old ways and new arena

In southwest Kansas Gerry trains horses for cutting roping and reining, testing cattle sense in pastures. Demons completed a $15,000 arena with restrooms as one of Kansas’ few privately owned equestrian facilities. Kirby the farrier shoes 1500 to 2900 horses yearly in Dodge City, using age old clinching tools while horses’ value varies widely.

Gerry Kansas Kirby Dodge City

Dorgans Honored At Colorado Wedding Shower

Mrs Juanita Rowe and Mrs Velma McDonald hosted a wedding shower Thursday at the Center lunchroom for Mr and Mrs Howard Dorgan who reside in Colorado though unable to attend. Mrs Irene Wood opened gifts and refreshments of punch and cake were served. Numerous relatives and friends sent gifts or attended, including Lynnia Horton Frank Dryden Milo Pennington Ollie Tucker and many others.

Juanita Rowe Velma McDonald Howard Dorgan Colorado Dorgan Irene Wood Lynnia Horton Larry Frank Dryden Glen Ruby Dryden Milo Pennington Ollie Tucker Vernon Gray Florence Isaacs L. C. Riddle Hank Burk Midge McDonald D. P. Wallace Charles Henry Pug Garrett Sondra Dee Bur

Trout Fishery Plans for Illinois River Stocking

Oklahoma’s Wildlife Conservation Commission prepares to establish a Rainbow trout fishery on the Illinois River below Lake Tenkiller. 2,000 pounds of trout will be released soon with regular stockings planned after year start. Federal approval from US Fish and Wildlife aids the project amid feasibility tests on water temperature oxygen and food for rainbow trout.

Illinois River Tenkiller Reservoir Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission Leland Roberts Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department U. S. Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife Missouri Commission Illinois Roberts Lake Tenkiller

Male Ostrich Incubates Eggs From Many Laying Females

A single male ostrich incubates eggs laid by a number of females who share one nest. The behavior results in multiple females depositing eggs in the same clutch while the male handles incubation.

Thrifty Nifty tunlibe Classified Ad Note

Fe 2 4433 advertising trade buy sell or rent notice for News Classified Ads featuring Thrifty Nifty tunlibe and contact details. The readable fragment references a local classifieds prompt inviting readers to place ads.

Twelve Attend Frisco Home Demonstration Club Meeting

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club met January 14 at the Community building with twelve members present. led by Mrs. Johnnie Daniel, devotion by Mrs. Boda Hisaw, prayer by Mrs. Raymon Guy. The roll called for goals for 1965 and program notes on sheets buying. Anniversary supper set for January 25 at the same venue.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Johnnie Daniel Max Chaddick Boda Hisaw Raymon Guy A. B. King Martha Mote Alvin Minor Vance Minor Alfred Baylis Raymond Guy Bud Brooks Wendell Price A.B. King Ginger Murphy Johnna Jornna Daniel Simon Patton Dora Daniel

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Mrs. Raw Garrett Floy Burk Pauls Valley Beulah Little Brotherhood of the Francis Baptist Church Danny Thompson Hilltop Baptist Church Shawnee Bill Canada Mann Wynn Don McNeil Bobby Ramer Gene Petty Rick Johnston Denver Flowers Robert Manning Benney Donnie Bailey Ernest Matthews Glen Fisher Luther Green Richard Allen Becky Petty Gary Matthews Bobby Wilson Ronnie Tommy Bobby Jr Bob Wilson Tacoma Washington Bob Houser Glen Byers Bob Student Union Morris Memorial Baptist Church Billy Graham Cedar Grove Floyd McNeill Donita Don Bart By Pat Hooser Larry Latham Vernon Stokes Nick Wolfe Doug Farmer Doug Kay Young Horton Smith Mas Ruben Chandler Ohio Mas. Chandler Chandler Aaron Bonner Benney Fisher Bill Kirkes Gus Linda Kenneth Knight Karen Randy Arthur Pipkin Bob Hooser Luciel Auten Shirley Fox George McComas HL. Kirkes Don Buchannan B. A. Buchannan Pierce City Leda Woods Carthage Dorothy Milligan Billy Dean Hodges Bobby Hodge Donna Lonnie East Donna Hodges Maurice Current Oakman Jay Lush Centerites Clean Cemetery Ed Dorgan Jack McDonald Neville Pennington Karl Wade P. Law Tressia Crookham J. W. Lowe Clevey Wood Hazel Cox Wayne Pennington Arthur Jones M. P. Hatchett Ina Belle Enloe Iola Burrough R. G. Duke Exie Haskins Pat Romine Lonnie Barnes L. C. Clowdus Avodu Frisco HD Club Santa Fe Chico
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