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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1968

Page

2

Galley Roundup of Local Visits and Events in County

Mary Laseman in Sherman hosts visit by Jack Hammock and wife from Lawton. Lt. Andy Gibson and Mary Lynn Duncan tied the knot, Gibson heads to Okinawa for duty after artillery school. Hammock, a noted cook, served beer bread and stew during Lawton stay. Local readers invited to share Gibson bread recipe. Also noted: Espy family ranch near Rofs, a basketball game at Willard School, and trips to Memphis for rodeo as several residents mingle with area churches, schools, and events.

Mary Laseman Jack Hammock Sherman Tex Roff Raymond Laseman Lawton Andy Gibson Gibson Tuscaloosa University Mary Lynn Duncan Tuscaloosa Alabama University Military School of Artillery Okinawa Laseman

Mrs Beulah Hathaway Attends Ada Baptist Meeting

Mrs Beulah Hathaway visited Ada Tuesday for the Baptist Associational Executive meeting and spent the night with her friend Mrs Flossie Roberts.

Beulah Hathaway Ada Baptist

Lowell Laseman Visits Mr and Mrs Alvin Mantooth

Lowell Laseman visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Mantooth in Stratford on a Wednesday night.

Lowell Laseman Mrs Alvin Mantooth Stratford

Homemakers Lead Meeting Attended by Ada Members

Mrs. Alvin Powell and Mrs. Dixie Kerr attended the extension homemakers leadership meeting in Ada on Tuesday. They will demonstrate hairstyles at the February club meeting.

Alvin Powell Extension Homemakers Ada Dixie Kerr

Health clinic urges mothers of preschoolers to attend

Women with preschool children are urged to attend a health clinic at the Rofs Clubhouse on Feb. 8. County health nurse Mrs. Johnnie Kittrell will be present at 10 a.m. The service is free to all preschool age children in the area.

Rofs Johnnie Kittrell

Visitation Notes From Midland and Vaness Flu Outbreak

Mrs Corene Pedersen and Mrs Laura Johnson called on Mrs Burnham Friday. No church services at First Baptist Church Vaness Sunday due to flu.

Corene Pedersen Laura Johnson Burnham First Baptist Church Vaness

Local residents listed on sick list this week

On the sick list this week are Boyd Ponder, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis and Earl, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGee and Mr. and Mrs. Leo McNinch.

Boyd Ponder Clarence Davis Earl J. L. McGee Leo McNinch

Old County Landmark Goes Down After Bobbitt House Razed

The old Bobbitt house near Lawrence begins to be razed as part of progress. Gus Bobbitt, rancher and former deputy U.S. marshal, lived there after buying the place in 1904. The 1909 Bobbitt assassination and subsequent lynching of four implicated men remain notable local history.

Bobbitt Lawrence A. A Gus” Bobbitt Center U.S Ada Charley Bobbitt Gus Bobbitt E. 15Th Bobbitts Joe Lawrence Jim Miller Miller Jesse West Joe Allen Pottawatomie County Texas West Allen B. B. Burrell

Stonewall Chapter Installs 1968 Officers in Open Ritual

The Stonewall Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held an open investiture ritual at the Stonewall Masonic Temple to install 1968 officers. Louise Welch, Ruth Chaddick, and Beatrice Stanford led portions of the ceremony with guests and a social hour concluding the evening.

Stonewall Order of Eastern Star Stonewall Masonic Temple Louise Welch Ruth Chaddick Elsie Barnes Beatrice Stanford June Scott Bruce Scott Star of the East T. L. Barnes J. M. Turley A. W. Chaddick Dave Roberts Dowell Stanford Ed Robertson David Scott Steve Scott Walter Griffin

Young Is 91 But He Still Gets Out

W. E. Young, a 91 year old Tupelo resident, was seen at a basketball tournament supporting Tupelo girls over O S D girls. He married Ida Jane Melton in 1900 and moved here in 1917. They had seven children. He remains active, walks to the store and post office, and attends First Baptist Church in Tupelo.

Tupelo O.S.D W. E. Young Young Mr. Young Ida Jane Melton Jeff Youngs Earl Ruby Loyd Chester Clyde Fern Jewell First Baptist Church

County Officials Debate Lease Terms for Equipment

In Oklahoma County the debate centers on extending lease periods for equipment. County leaders say 30 month lease purchases help small counties afford big items, while commissioners oppose the plan and warn it may be harmful for the state. Thompson and County Clerk Don Thompson attended hearings in Oklahoma City and expect a return to the capital next week.

Oklahoma Thompson Don Thompson

Steinheil's First Printing Telegraph Built in 1836

Carl August von Steinheil constructed the first printing telegraph in 1836, marking a milestone in telegraphic technology and rapid information transmission. This invention advanced communication by enabling printed outputs from telegraph signals.

Carl August von Steinheil

Lula Homemakers Meet in the Lee Cross Residence

Lula Extension Homemakers met January 18 at the home of Mrs. Lee Cross. Despite rain, all but three members attended. President Mrs. Clyde Wofford led the session and Mrs. Walter Brooks led the roll call. Guest speaker Betty Cannon from the County Health Department spoke on narcotic addiction and home bound services. Planning for county council events, district meeting in Midwest City, and the February meeting at Mrs. Walter Brooks' home were outlined.

Lula Extension Lee Cross Sherman Drennan Gordon Parnell H. D. Bullard Jr Clyde Wofford Walter Brooks Fred Wofford Worley Hokett Doryn Stonecipher Knox Lee Sweat Claude Sluder Clyde Nickell Lula Cemetery Pleasant Grove Cemetery Betty Cannon Martha Mote Ada Lula McLish Mote Midwest City

Donna Holman Given Big Shower at Wilson Church

Donna Holman bride elect of Lynn Wood received a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. James Briggs and Mrs. Cleamon Stone at the Wilson Church. pink and white decorations, pink punch and white cake with tiny bells marked the event. many guests and family members attended and sent gifts.

James Briggs Cleamon Stone Wilson Church Donna Holman Lynn Wood Bob Slaughter O. L. Martin and Son Loy Wood Clint Stewart John Lee Scott Jones Floyd Holman and Son

Allen Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs George Boyd of Allen mark their golden anniversary on January 27 1918 and will host an open house at their Allen home inviting friends and neighbors to call from 2 to 5 pm The couple have nine children 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren with daughters hosting the event.

George Boyd Allen Ethel Jones Gerty Boyd Earl Alta Collins Corpus Christi Tex Lois Thompson Georgia McCain Ada Parlee Hoff Betty Hightower

Allen Homemakers Meet Wednesday

Allen Extension Homemakers gathered at Mrs. Cornia Powell’s home in Allen with a good health roll call. Mrs. Ralph Frost led devotion, guest speaker Miss Betty Cannon county health nurse spoke on Home Health Care Medi care Drugs and Narcotics. Refreshments were served to attendees.

Allen Extension Cornia Powell Allen Ralph Frost Betty Cannon Martha Mote L. C. Patterson James Iker Bill Jestes O. H. Fanning Ruby Clark Wayne Mead Jim Mullins Otto Strickland H. H. Hamilton Hazel Morris Ola Chadd Duard West

Double birthday party honors two 80-year-olds at Resthaven

A Friday gathering at Resthaven Nursing Home in Stonewall marked two 80th birthdays Rosa Langley born January 9 and Ola Ray born January 15. Frisco Extension Homemakers provided doughnuts and hot chocolate while Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Phillips served.

Resthaven Nursing Home Stonewall Rosa Langley Ola Ray Frisco Extension Wendell Price Boda Hisaw Simon Patton Patton Roland Phillips Ella Mae Robinson Nellie Robinson Vera Jean Sanders Corrine Wood Fannie Worman Mae Worman Effie Blevins Ruby Brewer Merle McCubbin Tommy Newell Kenneth Braselton Joe Ray L. J. Edwards Josie McCormick Francis Wilkins Pauline Stopp Robert Blaser Bill Tilley Julia Garner Danny Curry

Family Hygiene Talk At Stratford Madonnas Club

Mrs Wanda Andrews hosted the Stratford Madonnas Club meeting last Thursday. Mrs Walter Hughes presided over the business session. Program leader Mrs Leonard Freeman gave an informative lesson on Family Hygiene followed by a roundtable discussion. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs Bill Richardson Mrs Leonard Freeman Mrs John Welch Mrs Willie Watts Mrs Tom Pickard Mrs Walter Hughes Mrs George Levis Mrs Bill Medlock Mrs Joe Blackburn and Mrs George Beckloff.

Wanda Andrews Stratford Madonna Club Walter Hughes Leonard Freeman Bill Richardson John Welch Willie Watts Tom Pickard George Levis Bill Medlock Joe Blackburn George Beckloff

State Health Dept Sponsors Meeting in Oklahoma City

Coal County Health Department workers from Coalgate joined peers from several counties in Oklahoma City for a State Health Department meeting on Monday January 22. The event featured introductions, talks by state officials, a discussion on family planning, film viewings, and a Q&A session with attendees from Coal County including Ellole Jackson Helen Hickman Sam Nelson and Hugh Sweat.

Coal County Health Department Coalgate Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Health Department Nell Rice Planned Parenthood Betty Adams State Department of Welfare Welfare Department AFDC State Office OEO Jim Heston John Shackelford Maternal and Child Health Division Adams Rice Ellole Jackson Helen Hickman Sam Nelson Hugh Sweat

Jeff D Crosser 79 Funeral Rites Held in Sulphur

Jeff D Crosser 79 of 124 W 14th Sulphur died Tuesday in a local hospital after three months ill health. Services were at 2 p m Thursday in Bahner Funeral Home chapel conducted by Jerry Gilbert. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Survived by four sisters Maude Holder Healdton Wardie Sawyer Anna March Schuster and Birdie Ray Fort Worth.

Jeff D. Crosser Bahner Jerry Gilbert Tishomingo Church of Christ Oaklawn Crosser McConnel Tex Lawton Maude Holder Healdton Wardie Sawyer Anna March Schuster Birdie Ray Fort Worth

UH Hawaii Rice Training Center Opens on Kauai

A rice paddy training center is being established by the University of Hawaii on Kauai to teach Americans basic rice production en route to Asia. Trainees will study a full growing cycle in two weeks across 10 plots, with seedlings soon transplanted and sessions aligning with the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos Philippines. First trainees arrive in March en route to Vietnam.

Lihue Hawaii Kauai Island University of Hawaii Asia International Rice Research Institute Los Banos Philippines Kauai Vietnam

Visitors drop by at the Wall home with friends

Mrs Elva Wall hosted a gathering with Corene Pedersen and guests Mr and Mrs Mike Pedersen Sam mie and Patti and Mrs Marvin Hunt visiting recently.

Elva Wall Corene Pedersen Mike Pedersen Sammie and Patti Marvin Hunt

Latta 4H Share-the-Fun Seen Monday Night

Community members attended Latta's 4H Share-the-Fun program on Monday night. Participants included Sonja Pedersen, Laurie Pedersen, Sabra Hunt, Mrs. Twila Hunt, Kathy Hunt, and Darlene Hunt.

Latta Sonja Pedersen Laurie Pedersen Sabra Hunt Mrs. Twila Hunt Kathy Hunt Darlene Hunt

Mrs Marvin Hunt Visits Grandmother in Valley View Hospital

Mrs Marvin Hunt visited her grandmother at Valley View Hospital on Monday. The occasion highlighted family ties and the hospital visit in local society notes.

Marvin Hunt Valley View Hospital

Oklahoma City Visitors Spend Weekend With Miller Family

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Ragland and Mrs. Fredia Rivers and Deanna of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Miller over the weekend. They also received a call from their daughter Glenda Kelley who lives in Louisiana.

Bud Ragland Fredia Rivers Deanna Oklahoma City Lonnie Miller Miller Glenda Kelley Louisiana

Pentecostal Holiness Church services noted in Oil Center

Eighty six attended church and Sunday school at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center. Rev T E Lovelace of Byars led morning worship and Rev Glen Eaves led the evening service. Visitors included Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton and Mr and Mrs James Abbott of Ada. A C E Rally is planned for Stratford Church Thursday night.

Pentecostal Holiness Church T. E. Lovelace Byars Glen Eaves Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly James Abbott Ada C.E Pentecostal Holiness Church of Stratford

Local Scouts Honored at Meeting of Troops 9 and 20

Adans receives master of Troop 9 sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Horne family active in church and scouting with two sons, Mike Life Scout and David Eagle. Peery of Southwestern Bell serves Troop 20 sponsored by McCall's Chapel, 32nd degree Mason active in church work. Eagle ranks noted for several local boys including David Horne and others from Tishomingo and Atoka.

Page One First Presbyterian Church Horne Mike David Peery Southwestern Bell Telephone McCall's Chapel First Christian Church Ray Lakey Billy Ryan Seigel Heffington Jon Reubin Steve Bell Tishomingo Roger Shingleton Atoka

Language Landscape in Galilee Aids Torah Readings

In Jesus era Galilee spoke multiple tongues with Hebrew fading as a dead language. Torah readings required Aramaic translations for synagogue congregations. Residents also used Greek and Latin in daily life and trade.

Galilee Jesus

Fort Lauderdale Visit Reported By Lewis Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis spoke by phone with Mr and Mrs Bob Lewis and Cynthia who are in Fort Lauderdale Florida on business. They described the weather as warm and pleasant.

Frank Lewis Bob Lewis Cynthia Fort Lauderdale Fla

Local Visits Highlight Sunday Social

The Rev. and Mrs. Gerald ton and Chris Byars spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton. Beverly Sutton spent Sunday with Shelly Franks.

Geraldton Chris, Byars Willis Sutton Beverly Sutton Shelly Franks

Norton couple aids Shawnee friend with painting week end

Mr and Mrs Glen Norton of Shawnee spent Friday through Sunday afternoon with Mrs Vannie Northam to finish painting the interior of her home.

Glen Norton Shawnee Vannie Northam

Hartlesss and Brendles Share Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Elbert Hartless of Norman and Mrs Ben Robert son spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle and son. Jonathan is on the sick list.

Elbert Hartless Norman Ben Robertson Ralph Brendle Jonathan

Visit Highlights Social Mambr Ruth Sutton at Soward and Lewis

Mrs Ruth Sutton called on Mrs Lona Soward and Mrs Minnie Lewis Friday afternoon. She also thanked Mrs Lona Soward for her subscription to the WEEKLY.

Ruth Sutton Lona Soward Minnie Lewis

Rev Rayford Bullard Leads Byars Pentecostal Church Service

The Rev. Rayford Bullard conducted the morning worship at Byars Pentecostal Holiness Church on Sunday.

Don Thomas and Bruce Thom as visit Dru cilla Thomas

Don Thomas and Bruce Thom as visited Dru cilla Thomas in Houston Texas Saturday morning according to the readable OCR fragment.

Don Thomas Bruce Thomas Houston Tex Drucilla Thomas

Neighbors Share Hogs After Help From Ministers

Local tale recalls Gene Lance giving half a fat hog to Reverend Buck Fowler and Reverend Glen Eaves as a gesture of goodwill. Neighbors praise the simple act of neighborly assistance and sharing.

Gene Lance Buck Fowler Glen Eaves

Sleuder and Garrett Attend Oil Center Sunday Service

Lynn Sleuder of Dallas and Sondra Garrett a Southwestern Bible College student attended church at Oil Center Sunday night enjoying a quiet service and community fellowship.

Lynn Sleuder Dallas, Tex Sondra Garrett Southwestern Bible College Oil Center

Families Spend Sunday With Mrs Cox In Local Visit

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Pinley and children and Mrs Hazel Newby spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Nannie Cox. Mrs Edith Cook and Mrs Carolyn Ward visited Mrs Cox Wednesday.

Jimmy Pinley Hazel Newby Nannie Cox Edith Cook Carolyn Ward

Booth and Robertson host dinner guests

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth and Mrs. Artie Holland were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson, Tamara and Stacy Sunday.

Melvin Booth Artie Holland Billy Jim Robertson Tamara Stacy

Ada Social Notes Mention Carolyn Thomas Northams and Britt

Mrs Carolyn Thomas and Ricky Moore dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Britt. Mrs Vivian Northam and Britt and Mrs Josie Northam were in Ada Monday. Mrs Josie Northam dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch and George.

Carolyn Thomas Ricky, Moore Junior Northam Britt Vivian Northam Josie Northam Ada Clyde Welch George

Charles Henderson Moves Parsonage to Galey Area

Charles Henderson bought the old Oil Center parsonage and plans to relocate it to an acreage near Galey. The transfer marks a weekend move from its former site to the rural property, with work underway to set the building on a new foundation.

Charles Henderson Oil Center Galey

Birthday Dinner for January Relatives in Homer Mon

Mrs Alene Tucker attended a basketball game at Homer Mon. Mr and Mrs Dean Hannon Mrs Elmer Lee prepared a birthday dinner Sunday for three relatives born in January. Celebrating were Elmer husband Jess Berry man father and Zora Lee aunt. Mrs Myra Berryman also attended the dinner.

Alene Tucker Homer Elmer Lee Elmer Jess Berryman Zora Lee Myra Berryman

Sondra Garrett Spends Week at Home Between Semesters

Sondra Garrett remains at home this week as Southwestern Bible College breaks for a mid year pause between semesters. The college notes a one week intermission before the next term starts.

Sondra Garrett Southwestern Bible College

Jones Family Visits Across Oklahoma City Area

The Rev and Mrs Bert Jones visited Mr and Mrs Ordell Jones and Gaylong Oklahoma City Sunday. Mrs Maurice Jones and children visited the Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Saturday afternoon. Mrs Jewel Jones and Mrs Lamb were in Ada Monday.

Bert Jones Ordell Jones Gaylong Oklahoma City Maurice Jones Jewel Jones O Lamb Ada Mony

Edith Cook Attends Saturday Night Gathering

Edith Cook spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fortenberry.

Edith Cook Gene Fortenberry

Mrs Artie Holland Visits Mrs Alene Tucker

Mrs Artie Holland visited Mrs Alene Tucker Sunday afternoon.

Artie Holland Alene Tucker

Grandma Hood Spent Sunday With Hood Family

Grandma Hood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cless Hood, sharing a quiet afternoon at their home. The gathering marked a family visit during a weekend of casual fellowship.

Grandma Hood Mr. and Mrs. Cless Hood

Tamara Robertson Missed School Tuesday

Tamara Robertson was unable to attend school on Tuesday due to an unspecified reason.

Tamara Robertson

Paula Tucker Returns Home Between Semesters

Paula Tucker came home Tuesday for the week between semesters.

Paula Tucker

Gentry Home From Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Roy Gentry has returned home after a stay in Valley View Hospital. Roy Nowlin and wife of Sasakwa visited with their daughter Loree, who had been staying with relatives. Ada visitors included W. A. Lee and family. The Chandlers also called on the Gentrys.

Ila Pevehouse Roy Gentry Valley View Hospital Roy Nowlin Sasakwa Gentrys Loree Ada W. A. Chandler

Pendergrass Family Visits Include Guests on Weekend

Gary Pendergrass visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass Tuesday. Buster Hobbs dropped by Friday. Sunday afternoon guests were Mrs. Wilmalone Golden and her children Homer and John, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass and Ada.

Gary Pendergrass J. R. Pendergrass Buster Hobbs Pendergrass Wilmalone Golden Chilren Homer John Pendergrass Ada

Social Visit Notes From Ada Duration Weekend

Mrs Veda Magar visited Mrs Dorothy Levin and family in Ada on Saturday. Albert Ila Pevehouse and Glenda West spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Mac Magar.

Veda Magar Dorothy Levin Ada Albert and Ila Pevehouse Glenda West Mac Magar

Visits and flu strain through local households

Mrs. Effie Tharpe visited Angie Wright Thursday. Mrs. Kope man visited Saturday and Mrs. Nance visited Sunday. Angie and others are reported to have the flu.

Effie Tharpe Angie Wright Koopman Mrs. Nance Angie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis Junior 4-H Sam Espy Mrs. Espy Davis Ranch Willard School Wesley Rev Delmar Hunnicuit, Sapulpa Nina Sue Ada Calvary Holiness Church Archie Beller Madill Floyd Burk Sr Loyd Burk Memphis Tenn Luther Tate Pauls Valley Midland Joe Walker Olive Alexander Lewis Alexander Mary Lee Robertson Russell Hale Alton Hale Lavell Lashbrook Lula Griffin Zulene Deleplain Vasco Moore Phyllis Younts Vernell Moore Adah Inez Gibson Ruth Velma Burnett Esther Nellie Mae Ryan Martha Inez West Electa Maurice Lashbrook James Born Sentinel Harvey Thompson Bill Hoff James Hightower Kenneth McCarn Allen Homemakers Madonnas State Health Dept Rayford Bullard Byars Pentecostal Holiness Church and Mrs Dean Hannon Oakman
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