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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1964

Page

2

Graduation trips spotlight local stars and summer plans

Mr and Mrs Bill Koller returned from Burkburnett Texas where their grandson Johnny Koller starred in high school sports and earned a four year scholarship to the University of Oklahoma. New Bethel prepares for a June 9 vacation Bible school. Byng graduates plan summer college, and Steve Godfrey and Darryl Hester continue baseball with an American Legion team, facing older players and tough schedules while posting strong stats. Town notes cover visits and tomato patch pride as Big Boy tomatoes ripen.

Bill Koller Burkburnett Tex Kollers Texas Koller Johnny Koller University of Oklahoma Byng School Steve Godfrey Darryl Hester Steve Darryl Byng American Legion Holdenville Byng High School

New Bethel Baptist Church Lacks Pastor Seeks Seminary Help

The New Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Worth Texas remains pastorless and relies on seminary preacher Rev. Royce Bynum for Sundays. He and his family, including four children Terry Gary Mark and Cindy, were invited to return next week as the search continues. Bynum is from Kentucky and moved to Fort Worth six years ago.

New Bethel Baptist Church Fort Worth Tex Royce Bynum Bynum Terry Gary Mark Cindy Kentucky

Milligans visit Sulphur then trip to national park

Mr and Mrs George Milligan and their sons visited Sulphur Tuesday evening with Mrs Kate Brown. They left Mrs Brown’s home for a trip to the national park where they met Mr and Mrs Kenneth McKelroy and children from Wynnewood.

George Milligan and Sons Mrs. Milligan Kate Brown

1964 Favorable Rain Pattern Aids County Agriculture

County farmers report well timed rains boosting hay yields and pasture growth. Hailey notes adequate stock water, improving alfalfa, Sudan hybrids, and Bermuda grass. Pecan set seems strong though casebearer expected. growers plan June spraying. Farmers express relief except for market woes needing price improvements.

Hailey

Oklahoma seniors travel with government leaders and friends

Vanoss party members and sponsors journeyed to Washington to meet Sen Mike Monroney while in Oklahoma for the election. They toured downtown and saw a movie, then returned home by train arriving in Chicago late Tuesday. The group reached Pauls Valley Wednesday morning and were greeted by family as the Class of 64 seniors departed.

J. Howard Edmondson Tom Steed Oklahoma Mike Monroney Washington Chicago

Allen Youth 4H Club Standouts At District and State

Twelve county 4H club boys competed in demonstrations talks and workshops. Richard Bailey won 2nd place in district in cooperative talk and 6th in state for his Bee Keeping demonstration. Lanny Murphy also participated.

Page One Richard Bailey Lanny Murphy

Girls State Leaders Visit In Capitol OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma City AP report notes Girls State Gov Suzan Baltzle of Muskogee and Lt Gov Peggy Clark of Purcell, both elected Wednesday, as guests of their counterparts at the Capitol. Baltzle and Clark are 16 and 17, daughters of local families. Gov Henry Bellman will speak at the girls inauguration at the Oklahoma College for Women.

Oklahoma City Suzan Baltzle Muskogee Peggy Clark Purcell Capitol Miss Baltzle Dewitt Baltzle Miss Clark Cecil Clark Henry Bellman Oklahoma College For Women

Local funds fuel building project by community efforts

The speaker notes that funds for the building came from the Vanoss building fund and that materials labor and money were contributed by the local community. The remark emphasizes self reliance and collective effort to complete the project.

Vanoss Building Fund

Students Earn Medals and Attend Workshops at Event

Stonewall took third in the Automotive individual demonstration. Melvin Bradford and Joe Sweat earned third in the Electric team demonstration. Doug Stinson and Allen placed in the Red award group for appropriate clothing. Roger Pipes and Roff earned Red in Brooks Palmer. Citizenship workshops were attended by Brooks Palmer, Dewey Madden on recreation, and Jim Owens on Junior Leadership.

Stonewall Melvin Bradford Joe Sweat Doug Stinson Allen Roger Pipes Roff Brooks Palmer Dewey Madden Jim Owens

Oklahoma City Couples Visit Porters in Town

Mr and Mrs John B Shepherd and Miss Myrtle Elkins of Oklahoma City visited in the home of Mr and Mrs C E Porter here last week Miss Elkins and Mrs Shepherd are Mrs Porter s sisters

John B. Shepherd Myrtle Elkins Oklahoma City CE. Porter Miss Elkins Mrs. Shepherd

Oil Center church attendance and community notices

There were 72 in attendance at church and Sunday school. Rev. Arthur Smith led morning and evening services. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard and baby from Oklahoma City and David Penning on. Carma Joyce Gray won the silver dollar.

Arthur Smith Sheppard and Baby Oklahoma City David Penningon

Evans Family Visitation Acknowledged in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Evans and their boys of Oklahoma City spent Friday through Sunday afternoon visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ulva Evans.

Doyle Evans Oklahoma City Ulva Evans

Rob erts and Lewis couples dine together weekend trip

Mr and Mrs Paul Gene Roberts and Mrs Vera Roberts of Midwest City dined Saturday with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis. They left late afternoon for Fort Smith Arkansas to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Don Roberts.

Paul Gene Roberts Vera Roberts Midwest City Frank Lewis Fort Smith, Ark Don Roberts

Donnie Evans Returns Home on 10 Day Furlough

Donnie Evans is home from Fort Polk Louisiana for a ten day furlough. He will be stationed in Alabama.

Donnie Evans Fort Polk Alabama

Roberts and Lewis families host Saturday visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts and grandchildren Cathy and Kinney visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis on Saturday night.

Frank Roberts Cathy and Kinney Frank Lewis

Visit With Mrs Pearl Flatt and Son Alvin in Tulsa

The speaker recalls a pleasant Saturday visit with Mrs Pearl Flatt and her son Alvin in Tulsa. They previously resided in Oil Center.

Pearl Flatt Alvin Tulsa Oil Center

Burk and Suttons Tour Wynnewood Sulphur and Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk and Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton spent Saturday sightseeing. They drove to Wynnewood for dinner then visited Sulphur and Lake Texoma.

Hansel Burk Willis Sutton Wynnewood Sulphur Lake Texoma

Evans and Standridge Visit Lewis Family Sunday

Doyle Evans and his boys visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis on Sunday. Gene Standridge and his boys also visited the Lewises and then returned to visit again.

Doyle Evans Frank Lewis Gene Standridge

Mrs Evans Visits Joyce Lance To See Nearing Finished Home

Mrs Pat Evans of Oklahoma City visited Saturday morning to view Mrs Joyce Lance's nearly completed new house, touring the residence and noting its progress.

Pat Evans Oklahoma City Joyce Lance Mrs. Lance

Suttons Dine With Suttons Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton.

Mrs Gerald Sutton Willis Sutton

Dees Suttons Visit A. O. Sutton Family

Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton Sunday in a family gathering.

Mrs. Orlan Dees Linda Mrs A. O. Sutton

House warming honor for Rev Bert Jones family

Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Frank Lewis and Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas along with Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith attended the house warming for Rev and Mrs Bert JonesThursday night at their new home.

Visitors at Frank Lew ises Thursday

Mrs Ruth Sutton, Chris, Mrs Clinnie Crow, Eddie Hayes, Mrs Opal Sutton and Mrs Myrtle Evans visited Frank Lew ises Thursday.

Frank Lewises Ruth Sutton Chris Clinnie Crow Eddie Hayes Opal Sutton Myrtle Evans

Mrs. Vannie Northam Attends Graduation Events

Mrs. Vannie Northam spent Thursday and Thursday night with the Norton family and Ricky Shawnee, then attended the graduation exercises of her grandson Ricky Norton.

Vannie Northam Glen Norton Ricky Shawnee Ricky Norton

Dinner guests in Pauls Valley and nearby communities

Mr and Mrs Lee Littles of Pauls Valley hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra joined by additional guests from the area. The gathering reflected community ties and shared hospitality among local families.

Lee Littles Pauls Valley Pug Garrett Sondra

Untold Oil Field Seen Rebound With Drilling Push

The oil field is revived with renewed drilling and reworking of wells, echoing activity levels from two decades ago as operators push to restore production.

Lewis families visit Roberts and Maxwell on Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Lewis and Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis called on Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts Sunday afternoon. Paul McCutchion of Midwest City visited Mr and Mrs Emer Maxwell Sunday.

George Lewis Walter Lewis Frank Roberts Paul McCutchion Midwest City Emer Maxwell

Elmer Robert Son Lindsay Dines With Maxwell Couple

Mr and Mrs Elmer Robert son Lindsay had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell.

Elmer Robertson Lindsay Mrs Elmer Maxwell

Paul McCutchion Visits Midwest City Hosts

Paul McCutchion of Midwest City is visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts.

Paul McCutchion Midwest City Mrs Frank Roberts

Andrews Family Visits Roberts Officials on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Andy Andrews and their children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edd Roberts in Enid Oklahoma.

Andy Andrews Edd Roberts Enid

Layne Couple Welcome Son Born May 25 at Valley View

Mr and Mrs Roger Layne announce the birth of a son at Valley View Hospital on May 25 Roger grew up in Oil Center and is the son of Mr and Mrs Valley Layne former local grocers now residing in Moline Kansas The note highlights family roots and local ties.

Heard Roger Layne Valley View Hospital Roger Oil Center Valley Layne Moline Kan

Mrs Haskins Patient at Valley View Hospital

Mrs Geraldine Haskins is a patient at Valley View Hospital. Mrs Bryan Thomas left Monday afternoon for Tulsa to visit her two sisters who are ill.

Geraldine Haskins Valley View Hospital Bryan Thomas Tulsa

Burnett Couple Helps Maxwell Family With Plumbing

Mr and Mrs Winford Burnett visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell on Thursday. Mr Burnett installed a new hot water tank for Mrs Maxwell.

Winford Burnett Mrs Elmer Maxwell Mr. Burnett Mrs. Maxwell

Cotton Talk At The Ragland Pierce Visit

Mr and Mrs Elmer Ragland of Nicoma Park Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce. Mrs Pierce mentions chopping cotton last week and squares that will bloom. Mrs Lucy Coffman and Mrs Lina Beavers spent Thursday with Mrs Virgie Pierce.

Elmer D. Ragland Nicoma Park Oklahoma City Willie Pierce

Littles Visit Suttons. De Lamire Patient at Valley View

Mr and Mrs Lee Littles of Pauls Valley visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Sunday night. Mrs Emmett De Lamire remains a patient at Valley View Hospital.

Lee Emmett de Lamire Valley View Hospital

Texas Family Dinner Group Attends Afternoon Visit

The Gregg Mullins family of Texas and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson with Tamra and Stacy Paula and Tonya Tucker and Mrs Lillie Golden had dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth. Mrs Alene Tucker visited with them in the afternoon.

Gregg Mullins Texas Billy Jim Robertson Tamra Stacy Paula Tonya Tucker Lillie Golden Melvin Booth Alene Tucker

Army Men Jerry Haskins and William Wall Return Home

Jerry Haskins and William Wall are home from For Polk Louisiana where they are stationed with the U S Army.

Jerry Haskins William Wall

Penningtons Visit Pierce Family on Weekend

Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children Norman spent Sunday with Mrs Pennington s parents Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce. David Pennington will stay several weeks with his grandparents to help on the farm.

Calvin Pennington Norman Willie Pierce David Pennington

Maxwells Visit Roddy Couple in Ada Sunday

Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy in Ada Sunday afternoon.

Elmer Maxwell Frank Roddy Ada

Burk and Crane Visit Maxwells in Recent Encounter

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk Sr. and Mrs. Nola Crane visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Maxwell one day recently.

Floyd Burk Sr Nola Crane Elmer Maxwell

Pierce Visit With Stonecipher Couple Saturday

Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Cleve Stonecipher on Saturday.

Mrs Willie Pierce Cleve Stonecipher

Busy harvest season noted in small town diary

The entry describes a bustling harvest period with dewberries cherries and canned greens as heavy rains fill gardens. It mentions Mrs Bea Robertson visiting Mrs Alene Tucker on Monday and reflects a community savoring fresh produce amid frequent showers.

Mrs Floy Burk Visits Ada and Suttons

Mrs Floy Burk made a business trip to Ada Monday and visited Mr and Mrs Ples Sut ton while there.

Floy Burk Ada Ples Sutton

Suttons Attend Funeral and Visit Ada Grandparents

Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton attended the funeral of Susan Jeanie McAnally Monday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada. Chris and Beverly Sutton spent Monday afternoon with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton in Ada.

Anna Mae Sutton Susan Jeanie McAnally Pentecostal Holiness Church Ada Chris Beverly Sutton Willis Sutton

Cox Family Outing Highlighted in Oklahoma City

The Dewayne Cox family from Oklahoma City spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Nannie Cox, in a quiet family outing with continued notes on Page 3.

Dewayne Cox Oklahoma City Nannie Cox

Latta Alumni Banquet Plans Set for June 27

Latta alumni banquet details finalized in a Vera Simmons home meeting. Leon Jackson chairs the program with committees led by Mrs. Herbert Cooper decor, Mrs. Marcene Eaton nominations, and Mrs. Leroy Battle reception. All Latta students and faculty invited. contact Miss Simmons at Box 894 before June 25. Tickets are $150.

Latta Vera Simmons Leon Jackson Berry Orebaugh Joe Lovelace Miss Simmons Leon Jackson Herbert Cooper Marcene Eaton Leroy Battle

Allen WMU Meets At The Church

The W M A of the First Baptist Church Allen met Tuesday afternoon at the church for the Royal Service program. Mrs Tennie Kemp chaired and led the opening hymn. The lesson Awakening Brazil was presented in five parts with multiple participants sharing country focused topics and prayers for Brazil.

First Baptist Church Allen Tennie Kemp Greenland Arthur Kidwell H. D. Harbeson Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Miller Harbeson Saffarrans Mrs. Kidwell Brazil

Family Visits The Andersons From Tupelo to Stillwater

Mr and Mrs John A Anderson Tupelo hosted her brother Homer McCelaster Stillwater for a week Mrs Eckales E W Eckales visited to fetch Jerrel Kathlene for a summer trip to Iowa Kathleen Jerrel are children of C B Anderson Tupelo Gary Anderson stays with grandparents Harvey Bullard Tupelo this week

John A. Anderson Tupelo Homer McCelaster Stillwater Anderson C. B. Anderson Gary Harvey Bullard

Bible School Opens at Oil Center Pentecostal Church

Vacation Bible School at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church opens with theme God Promised a Saviour. Teachers include Mrs. Tucker Love Gray Garrett Sutton and Tucker with Ella Smith in charge of refreshments. Graduation exercises are at 7 30 p m Friday. A wiener roast at Wintersmith Park follows Monday night for students and parents.

Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Jay Tucker Martha Love Pearl Gray Thelma Garrett Anna Mae Sutton Alene Tucker Ella Smith Wintersmith Park

Union Valley Club Holds May Meeting

Mrs. B. M. Stephens led the Union Valley Home Demonstration Club in its May session at the community center. The program featured a devotional, a sewing finishes lesson by Mrs. C. R. Whitwell, and a fashion show with several entrants.

B. M. Stephens Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Community Center I. S. Elmore C. R. Whitwell Martha Mote L. L. Sanders Royce McCulley Pecan Grove Club Fred Keatley Arvel Davis Walter Thompson J. E. Martin D. W. Moloy Earl Stephens Bess Story Doyle Hastings H. N. Clampitt Carlee Stephens

Housewarming Honors Rev and Mrs Bert Jones

A housewarming at Parish Chapel honored Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Thursday night. Guests listed include Vannie Northam P O Henson Docnie Booth Nannie Cox Minnie Lewis Ben Robertson Hansel Burk Etta Hightower Willis Sutton Paul Tucker Vernon Gray Clifford Lamb Earl Franks Gerald Sutton Bryan Thomas Floyd Wood Frank Roberts Arthur Smith Adolph Brown Puddin Mike Ray Frantz Oss Jones Robert Frantz Don Cooley Clive Jared Opal Jones Anna Ballard Willie Isaacs Sidney Isaacs Floyd Van Landingham Walter Lewis.

Bert Jones Vannie Northam P. O. Henson Docnie Booth Nannie Cox Minnie Lewis Ben Robertson Hansel Burk Etta Hightower Willis Sutton Paul Tucker Vernon Gray Clifford Lamb Earl Franks Gerald Sutton Bryan Thomas Floyd Wood Frank Roberts Arthur Smith Adolph Brown Puddin Mike Ray Frantz Oss Jones Robert Frantz Don Cooley Clive Jared Opal Jones Anna Ballard Willie Isaacs Sidney Isaacs Floyd van Landingham Walter Lewis

Miss Sandra Baylis and Hinkie Blevins Set Aug Wedding

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Sandra Carol Baylis to Hinkie Blevins. The couple will wed August 8. Baylis attends East Central State College and Valle View Hospital training in medical technology. Blevins is a senior at East Central State College and works at KTEN Ada.

Sandra Carol Baylis Hinkie Blevins Alfred Baylis Route 1 Stonewall T. E. Hixson North Beard Baylis East Central State College Cal Technology Valley View Hospital East Central Phi Delta Zeta Blevins Circle K Ada KTEN

Nurses Seminar Attended by Pontotoc County LPN Leaders

Ora Gurley, a Pontotoc County LPN Division director, left Ada for the Oklahoma State Association meeting in Oklahoma City and joined a Norman seminar at the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education Center. Sylvia Lockhart Pat Aldridge and Gurley attended the leadership themed sessions sponsored by the state association and OU.

Ora Gurley Oklahoma State Association For Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc LPN Pontotoc County Ada Oklahoma City Norman University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education Center Sylvia Lockhart Pat Aldridge The Oklahoma State Association For Licensed Practical Nurses

Yeast dough fats and sugars aid cold storage rise

A generous amount of fat and sugar in refrigerator yeast doughs helps the yeast work during cold storage, ensuring better rise and texture when baked later.

Rott Circle Holds Regular May Meeting

The Jan Hill Circle of Wom an' Missionary Union of the Baptist Church of Rott met at the church fellowship hall on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Iva Burleson opened and led prayers while Mrs. Edna Etchieson and Mrs. Anna Harp taught and discussed chapters from two books. Refreshments were served to members and two guests after prayers.

Jan Hill Woman’ Missionary Union of the Baptist Church of Vernice Lucas Etchieson Lucas Burleson Pearl Schullenberger Anna Harp Darla Sutton Debbie

Carter-Humble Club Plans Fishing Trip

The Carter-Humble Annuitant Club scheduled a fishing trip for June 25. Members will meet at the square in Madill and travel to Lake Texoma after a May luncheon at Trails Motel. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Crossa Ahlo so Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willis Konawa Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Graham Ada Mr. and Mrs. Hill Walling Springer Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hopper Ada Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ballew Wewoka Mr. and Mrs. L. C. LeFlore Fitts town and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ramsey Connerville.

Carter-Humble Annuitant Club The Trails Motel Madill Lake Texoma G. W. Crossa Ahloso Harry Willis Konawa E. C. Graham Ada Hill Walling Springer Bill Hopper J. B. Ballew Wewoka L. C. LeFlore Fittstown C. C. Ramsey Connerville

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Tim Milligan New Bethel Kirk Duncan Shawnee Suttons C. H. Hailey Bermuda Vanoss Allen Youth Carma Joyce Gray Bea Robertson Allen Wmu Bible Union Valley Club Jones Rott Circle Carter Humble Club Ben D. Steen East Main Ogge Home Service OGGE Inxs Electric Company
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