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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1966

Page

15

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Weeknight visitors include Ethel Matthews and Johnny Eppler Ada along with Raymond Matthews and family. The Matthews and Schoonover families spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting relatives in the Matthews and Schoonover circles.

Francis Ethel Matthews Johnny Eppler Ada Raymond Matthews Mary Ann Ethel Oklahoma City Jimmy Matthews Charles Matthews Malinda Bob Claud Schoonover

Adams Family Hosts Birthday Dinner for Karmel Adams

Mr and Mrs Fred Slacter of Seminole visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Cecil Adams and family. They enjoyed a birthday dinner for Karmel son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Adams.

Fred Slacter Cecil Adams Karmel

Buchannan and Robinson Families Visit and Swim

Mr and Mrs Don Buchannan and their daughters visited Mr and Mrs Robert Robinson in Oakman on Sunday Peggy Pam and Denise Buchannan visited George Lee on Monday afternoon and the group went swimming.

Don Buchannan Robert Robinson Oakman Peggy Pam Denise Buchannan George Lee

Social Visit Recap From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs James Lee and Margaret and George visited Mr and Mrs Cecil Adams and family. Mrs Bob Wilson and Lisa and Debbie Byers visited Mrs James Lee and children Mon.

James Lee Margaret George Cecil Adams Bob Wilson Lisa Debbie Byers

Visiting Relatives Gather Across Oklahoma

Visiting Mr. and Mrs Isom Harris on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs Tom Harris Holdenville Mr. and Mrs Bob Royer and children Lamont Calif Mr. and Mrs Owen Aldridge Calif Mrs Irene Scroggins Ada Mr and Mrs Eddie Canfield and girls B O Canfield Norman and Mr and Mrs Loyd Harris and family Mr and Mrs Isom Harris were in Oklahoma City Monday to visit Ted Scroggins Ted is in an Oklahoma City hospital Visiting Mrs Oma Thurman Sunday were Mr and Mrs Dad Henson Oklahoma City

Isom Harris Tom Harris Holdenville Bob Royer Lamont Calif Owen Aldridge Irene Scroggins Ada Eddie Canfield B. O. Canfield Norman Loyd Harris Oklahoma City Ted Scroggins Ted

Del Rio Visit By Don Robinson Family Mats In Tex

Mr and Mrs Don Robinson are visiting in Del Rio Texas with their son Jerry Robinson and his wife and daughter.

Don Robinson del Rio Tex Jerry Robinson

Visiting relatives in California and Oklahoma

Visiting Mrs Ralph Stallworth and Vickie last week were Mr and Mrs Harm Jones Fresno California and Mr and Mrs Robert Stallworth and Johnny McAlester.

Ralph Stallworth Vickie Harm Jones Fresno Calif Robert Stallworth Johnny McAlester

Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday School Attendance

Union Hill Baptist Church reported 89 in Sunday school with a birthday cheer for Ray Kemp. Junior choir performed a special song and perfect attendance bibles went to Lisa and Eddie McNutt for three months. Visitors included Bill Cook and Horace Mill Creek, Jack O Connor Baytown Tex, Meredith Summers and girls, Hazel Henson, Pearl Allen, Dale Sieg ers Rhonda and Kelly Corona Calif, Rick Bacon Arlington Tex. Bible drill participants were Sharron Johnson, Dian Delozier, Billy and Patsy Curtis, Russell Gray and Mike Haines.

UnIon Hill Baptist Church Ray Kemp Lisa Eddie McNutt Bill Cook Horace Mill Creek Jack O’conner Baytown Tex Meredith Summers Hazel Henson Pearl Allen Dale Siegers Rhonda and Kelly Corona Calif Rick Bacon Arlington Sharron Johnson Dian Delozier Billy Patsy Curtis Russell Gray Mike Haines

Local Visitors Share News With Westview Friends

Mrs Emma Jones Mrs Lena Cochran Mrs Opal Bivins and Lynn Egypt and Mr and Mrs Jack Brundidge Westview visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion last week in a social exchange highlighting community ties.

Emma Jones Lena Cochran Opal Bivins Lynn Egypt Jack Brundidge Westview Dink Binion

Social visits span families across Ada and Chickasha

Mr and Mrs Leonard Tucker and others from Ada and Chickasha visited F O Jones Glenn and Debie Lee Coplen family. Minnie Sellars Elmer and Lee Keeling shared dinners with the Coplens. Coplen family attended an ice cream social at Sportsmans Lake. Jackie Farmer and Jim Caruthers couples joined events with Haines and Haines family, including an outdoor supper and Sunday visit.

Minnie Sellars Elmer Chickasha Lee Keeling Charles Coplen Debbie Charlene Kevin Basil Dean Sportsmans Lake Jackie Farmer Jim Caruthers Ada Harold Haines Suzan Mike J. V. Haines

Youth Rally Planned at Church of God Friday Night

A youth rally will be held at the Church of God on Friday at 7 30 p m The ladies of the church will serve and donations will aid in financing the new church building The event aims to support church expansion and community outreach.

Church of God

Mr and Mrs Keeling Visit Rufus Jones at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling visited Rufus Jones who is undergoing care at Valley View Hospital. The visit underscores ongoing family support as Jones receives treatment.

Lee Keeling Rufus Jones Valley View Hospital

Weekend Move and Family Picnic Gatherings

The article notes a man being moved home this weekend. Doyle Newby and Gerald are in Colorado. Keeling and Coplen families with William Lee and Georgia Lou Smith visited Byars Lake for a picnic and sightseeing. Ginnis and several Seminole residents called on the Keelings.

Doyle Newby Gerald Colorado Lee Keeling Charles Coplen William Lee Georgia Lou Smith Byars Lake Frank Ginnis Ada Johnnie Mae Little Callie East Arbelle Hobbs Seminole Keeling

Mrs Elsie Miller and others visit Kemp couple

Mrs Elsie Miller of Guthrie and Buford Miller of Tulsa with Mrs Helen Northam and Dennice of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp last week in a social gathering.

Elsie Miller Guthrie Buford Miller Tulsa Helen Northam Dennice Oil Center Ray Kemp

Ada Visits From Local Families Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Buddy Ayers visited Linda and Terry and their parents Mr and Mrs D B Weston in Ada on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Weston and Rev Gilbert Burch from Seminole visited Mrs Floy Burch in Ada on Friday and Saturday.

Buddy Ayers Linda Terry D. B. Weston Ada Weston Gilbert Burch Seminole Floy Burch

Local Families Visit Haskel Tilley Patient in Sulphur

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Slegers and family of Corona California visited R. E. Tilley in Ada last week. Also present were Mrs. Lavona Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Carlton Rebee, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt and family. R. E. Tilley, Rev. Gilbert Burch, and others visited Haskel Tilley, a patient at Ar buckle Hospital in Sulphur last week.

Dale Slegers Corona Calif Lavona Jones Karl Tilley Carlton Rebee Jack McNutt R. E. Tilley Ada R. E Jones Gilbert Burch Dale Tilley Baby Haskel Tilley Arbuckle Hospital Sulphur

Dinner guests visit Baytown couple on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Bob Gray Rick and Russell and Mrs Bill Cook and Horace and Mr and Mrs Jack O Conner Baytown Tex were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jess Little Sunday.

Bob Gray Rick and Russell Bill Cook Horace Jack O’conner Baytown Tex Jess Little

Local Families Visit Mr and Mrs J L Allen Saturday

Mrs Lois Rhynes Monnie and Terrie Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy and Mr and Mrs Meredith Summers and family visited Mr and Mrs J L Allen and family Saturday.

Lois Rhynes Monnie Terrie William Henson Billy Meredith Summers J. L. Allen

Tilley and Attendees Share Noon Lunch

A noon lunch was served to a group including Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tilley and Kyle of Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Siegers and children. Rev. and Mrs. Don Newby and children. Mrs. Jack McNutt. Lisa, Eddie and Danny. Ada. R. E. Tilley. Ada. and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Carlton Bebee.

Gerald Tilley Kyle Kansas Dale Siegers Don Newby Lavona Jones Jack McNutt Lisa Eddie Danny Ada R. E. Tilley Karl Tilley Carlton Bebee

Golden family notices and visitors updates

Mr Horace Golden and Mrs Lorrie Carroll Moore visit relatives as Teresa Golden stays with the Carrolls. Family updates mention Lorrie Carroll Moore visiting and Teresa Golden spending a week with the Carroll family.

Horace Golden Murry Golden Lorrie Carroll, Moore Teresa Golden Carrolls

Letha Stice Visits Union Hill Church Members

Letha Stice of Cushing visited Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell on Sunday and attended services at Union Hill Church.

Letha Stice Cushing

Miss Jo Ann Jaquess Visits With Friends

Miss Jo Ann Jaquess visited Friday with Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra Rae Garrett to Ada Friday morning.

Jo Ann Jaquess Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Rae Garrett Ada

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray Visit Nephew After Surgery

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray went to the hospital to visit her nephew Rufus Jones who had surgery Thursday.

Oren Gray Rufus Jones

Lane Family Visits In Del City Near Parents Friday

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane and children of Del City visited her parents Friday and Saturday, sharing time with relatives and enjoying a family gathering.

Lawrence Lane del City

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra Attend Church

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra attended church, joining a small service filled with familiar faces and quiet fellowship. The event highlighted community ties as they shared greetings and offerings with church members.

Oren Gray Family News Spans Weekend Visits and Reunion

Oil Center reports Wednesday night and Sunday services attended by Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray. Janice Chilcoat visited Sondra Garrett, and Kathy Oakes stayed with Sondra Garrett. Grandson Rodney Gray on leave before overseas duty in Germany. Several Gray relatives hosted dinners and visits Friday through Sunday, including Thurman, Linda Roberts, Fred Gray and sons, and George Gray's children holding a family reunion at McGee with Oren and his wife.

Oren Gray Rodney Germany Thurman Gray Linda Roberts Fred Gray Larry Gary Chandler George Gray McGee

Picnic brings together Pybas Ranch crowd in Gainesville

ROFF ens and Harold Lee visited Gainesville for a community picnic at the Pybas Ranch Sunday and Monday. About one hundred attendees enjoyed barbecue and other foods. Mrs Harold Davis visited relatives in Shawnee and a daughter born July 6 named Catherine Renee.

Ens Harold Lee Gainesville Mrs. J. E. Pybas Harold Davis Jack Coffee Allison Shawnee Catherine Renee Coffees

Epigrias term en nmince and life lessons

A quirky column notes how people pursue easy paths in life while a family scene at home prompts reflections on morality and a shift from reading immortal to immoral books. It comments on social habits, overspending, and a critique of trends, ending with a brief attribution to Rev. Charles Grant and the release by Al Smith Feature Service.

Crossword Across and Down Clues Challenge

A dense crossword puzzle clue list covering citrus fruit group of speakers amphitheater happiness Greek letter use of one's name Moab city prefix to winged God fruit drink a number printing measure expires past hypothetical force plague God of war short letter and French conjunction And Ancient cold alloy vigor Turkish coin universal language plural ending Mexican dish exclamation plant part appetizer former Russian ruler tried out Tibetan priest burst forth myself unit back of neck compensates compass point 7IaINiv

Moab City

Sunday Visit From Jones Family and Friends

Mr and Mrs J B Jones Dian Delozier Rhonda Reamy and Robert Golden visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and Glenn Sunday afternoon.

J. B. Jones Dian Delozier Rhonda Reamy Robert Golden Bud Jones Glenn

Local Households Share Visits Across Hobbs

Mr and Mrs Carroll Kellams of Hobbs New Mexico hosted visits with Mrs Geraldine McAnally Tammy Mrs Le la Johnson Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell to see Mrs Cor ean Kellams and Mary Lou last week.

Carroll Kellams Hobbs N. M Geraldine McAnally Tammy Lela Johnson Etta Garrett Myra Nell

Birth of Stephen Dewayne Richard son to Mr and Mrs Roger Richard

Stephen Dewayne Richard was born July 5 weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Parents are Mr. and Mrs Roger Richard son. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and Mrs Minnie Carter of Ada.

Roger Richardson Stephen Dewayne Matt Richardson Minnie Carter Ada

Marriage Announcement For Agee Graham Ross Ada Sunday

Mr and Mrs Tom Agee and George Graham and Mrs Tish ia Ross observed a Sunday ceremony in Ada, marking a family union with attending relatives and friends.

Tom Agee George Graham Tishia Ross Ada

Local families visit Walter McAnally residence

Mary Long and Tommy join Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally with several relatives including Lois Rhynes Pearl McAnally Ann McAnally and Evy lene Rhynes visiting over the weekend at the McAnally home in a community gathering.

Mary Long Tommy William Henson Billy Lois Rhynes Pearl McAnally Ann McAnally Evylene Rhynes Walter McAnally

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma

A string of visits links families from Oklahoma City Ada Konawa Atoka and surrounding towns. Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson hosted Geraldine McAnally Tommy and Ronnie Macky and others at their Johnson home. Additional gatherings included Loyd Fortenberry Ada Wright Henson and Billy Adams families traveling between Konawa Ada and Atoka for dinners and weekend get togethers.

Tommy Johnson S. C. Philpot Carl Hellman Oklahoma City Loyd Fortenberry Atoka Author Wright Ada William Henson Billy Pearl Allen Nadine Summers Geraldine McAnally Tommy Ronnie Ronnie Macky Johnson Billy Joe Adams Maggie Johnson Konawa Sybil Collins Nora Roper

Camp Meeting Attendees Visit Ada and Nearby Towns

Mrs Rae Garrett reports a gathering of Gray families and relatives from Ada, Del City, Connerville, Russel, Rickey, Purcell, and Vernon areas. The group included Mr and Mrs Oren Gray, Mrs Ruby Lane, Joe Gray, Carl, and others who spent time with extended family and attended a local camp meeting over the weekend.

Ruby Lane del City Terri Gray Joe Gray Carl Connerville Oren Gray Gray Russel and Rickey Fred Gray Vernon Gray Steven Gray Henry Jones Purcell Rae Garrett Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra

Fishing visits span Arlington and Ada families

Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Rick Bacon Arlington Texas and Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp fished Thursday. Mr and Mrs Larry Archer and Dale Mr and Mrs Jerry Reamy and family Mr and Mrs Don Delozier and family and Mr and Mrs Seamon Ada visited Mr and Mrs Rube Delozier last weekend.

F. L. Cunningham Rick Bacon Arlington, Tex Ray Kemp Larry Archer Dale Jerry Reamy Don Delozier Seamon Ada Rube Delozier

Golden families share weekend gathering

Mr and Mrs Paul Golden hosted last weekend with John Delozier and Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden joining in a family gathering.

Paul Golden John Delozier Sonny Golden

Fire burns pasture near old church and hay barn

Saturday morning a pasture west of the old church building burned close to the Gilmore home and Bob Barnes new hay barn. Ada fire crews responded to the wildfire with unclear origin.

Center Bob Barnes Mrs. Gilmore Bob Ada

Local families visit Six Flags trip to Arlington Texas

Mr and Mrs Benny Jones visited Mr and Mrs John Lee in Latta on Sunday. Rev and Mrs Newby Stephen and Kathy R E Tilley Mrs Carline McNutt Eddie and Danny Ada and Mr and Mrs Dale Siegers Rhonda and Kelly visited Mr and Mrs Charles Dickerson in Arlington Texas and went to Six Flags Over Texas.

Benny Jones John Lee Latta Newby Stephen Kathy R. E. Tilley Carline McNutt Eddie Danny Ada Dale Siegers Rhonda Kelly Charles Dickerson Arlington Tex Six Flags Texas

Local Visit: Vick and Long Family Pay Call on Henson Household

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vick joined Mrs. Mary Long and Tom, and Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes and family visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy last week.

Robert Vick Ada Mary Long Tommy James Rhynes William Henson Billy

Local Residents Attend Fraley Saturday Night Visit

Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mr and Mrs Roger Cosby with Pickett and Mrs Sybil Collins visited Mr and Mrs Austin Fraley Saturday night in a social gathering.

Vernon Scaff Roger Cosby Pickett Sybil Collins Austin Fraley

Peters and Drakes Visit Karr Family Last Week

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peters and their children David and Elaine visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr in New Orleans last week. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Drake and family from Wichita Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Karr and family from California.

A. J. Peters David and Elaine California Forrest Drake Wichita Kan Bud Karr New Orelans W.C. Karr

Garretts Visit Rae Garrett Family News

Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and Joleta of McAlester visited Rae Garrett and family including Pug Garrett and Son dra Saturday. Supper guests included several relatives. Jolita joined a trip to Chickasha and Buddy Garrett spoke at Bible Baptist Church. Visitors from Oklahoma City and Ada called on Rae Garrett and shared meals. Fred Henson also spent Wednesday with Rae Garrett.

Buddy Garrett Joleta McAlester Rae Garrett Pug Garrett Sondra Richard Hamm Rickey Ronnie Rita Garrett Bible Baptist Church Jack Vandever Paula Kay Mary Patty Oklahoma City Ada F. W. Vandever Joe Judy Jerry Jeanie Fred Henson

Local Visits Highlight Cochran Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran visited Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood in Moore last week. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Dewayne Coffey of Bartlesville and Mr and Mrs George Cochran who called on Elmer Cochran during the same period.

Elmer Cochran Dean Underwood Moore J. B. Jones Dewayne Coffey Bartlesville George Cochran

Harper Family Visit In Shawnee Spends Weekend With Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harper and baby of Shawnee visited over the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oree Cox and their boys. They also visited her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed and Grandma Grove.

Dwight Harper Shawnee Oree Cox Bill Reed Grandma Grove

Tilley Family Reunion Held at Wintersmith Park

A family reunion for the Tilley family was held at Wintersmith Park Sunday. Attendees shared memories and enjoyed a casual gathering with games and a potluck to reconnect relatives across generations.

Wintersmith Park Tilley

Mrs. Morris Released From Hospital As Family Visits

Mrs. Lillian Morris was released from the hospital. Her sister Mrs. May McCracken is taking care of her. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reed, Grandma Grove and Susan Magar visited Friday with Mrs. Morris and Mrs. McCracken.

Lillian Morris May McCracken Bill Reed Grandma Grove Susan Magar

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