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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
8
Mrs Gale Blankenship Ron nie and Leah Kay Ada visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Saturday. Mr and Mrs Junior Cochran and family Del City visited Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Lee Rhoades of Wichita Kansas vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs E E Agee. They visited Clyde Loyd of San Angelo Texas and Glen Agee of Dallas. Former residents of Union Hill community.
Mrs Wanda Welch and son visited Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp Monday. Mrs Nettie Finley from Cleveland visited Tuesday. Mrs Ross Badgett and Mrs Maude Badgett from Ada visited Thursday. Ray Kemp couple visited the Cunningsons Friday. Ada High graduation exercises Tuesday night included their grandson Dennis Northam as a graduate.
Mr and Mrs Olen Henderson and their children Debbie and Junior were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Horace Golden and their children Sunday night. Vickie Lancaster visited the Golden family Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Trivett are spending this week on vacation visiting sites in Louisiana and Florida.
Miss Letha Stice and Myra Garrett fished at Lake Arbuckle on Monday morning. Local residents report a quiet morning with the two women enjoying the lake setting and a light catch.
Dr Robert Garner was among Tul sa University graduates Sunday night and received his doctor’s degree. The Garner family, including Mrs Robert Garner Jennifer and Steve, visited Mrs Dude Beever and Nancy in Tulsa. They attended the Stan Spencer and Marlene wedding at Ada First Baptist Church Saturday evening. Nancy Beever and Jennifer Garner rode horses while in Tulsa.
Guests of Mrs Vern Whittington and family for Sunday dinner were Mrs W W Whittington Jesse Mrs Kellogg and Mrs Adams both of Francis and Mrs Trixie Whittington and family Stonewall A hamburger fry was held Friday night at the First Baptist Church for the young people Present were Mrs Corene Townsend Treasa Myers Gail Allison Joy Madron Thompson Yvonne Madron Earl Davis Barbara Mack Shirley Ned and Toi Ann Townsend
Mrs Corene Townsend and her daughters left Monday for Tulsa to visit her mother Mrs Arthur Wright, with plans to stay for some days.
Mr. and Mrs. John Crabtree and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Loman Sunday. Mrs. Crabtree had Sunday dinner with John Crabtree and family. Penny Cole of Shawnee visits grandparents Sam and Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey and North Dakota children stay three weeks with Mrs. B. B. Ryan.
Marie Crabtree attended a banquet Saturday night at Fitz Hugh. Mrs. Clifford Winters received word Saturday that her uncle had died. Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church starts Monday June 10. A wiener roast and slumber party were held Friday night at the Buchanan home. Present were Mrs. Donna Jackson, Mrs. Sandra Buchanan, Sheri Griffin, Jamae Hunter, Jackie Uhlich, Carol Reeves, Cindy Uhlich, Jimmy Leon Jackson and Troy Leon Buchanan.
Mrs Coletta Mathis visited Mrs Maxine Harris and family on Monday. The gathering included several relatives and friends sharing updates and hospitality.
Harden City Pentecostal Holiness Church reported 26 in attendance with one visitor Penny Cole Shawnee. Assembly of God Church had 30 attendees. First Baptist Church counted 79 worshippers with five visitors the Rev and Mrs Whipple and children.
The Sunbeams held a picnic at Woods farm on Wednesday with refreshments of hot dogs pop and watermelon served to Susan and David Mathis Rita Wood Norma Morgan Anita Thomas Angela Wood Mrs Mildred Wood and Mrs Coletta Mathis. This was the last meeting until fall.
Mrs Elmer Newberry and family members plus Sonya from Tupelo decorated graves at Rosedale Ada Wewoka and Holdenville Cemeteries on Thursday. Elmer Newberry and Bobby and Bill Mathis visited Frank Newberry in Tupelo on Friday.
Bobbie Dean Cameron of Oklahoma City vacationed with his parents and sister E M Cameron and Helen. The Camrons hosted visits from Edward Lee Cameron Prague Allen Casey and families in Prague Coalgate Union Valley. Helen attended a youth rally at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs E O Humphers and family spent Thursday night with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Ronnie Kee in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Eldon Humphers of Ada spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs E O Humphers and family.
Mr and Mrs James George and Bryan of Garland Texas spent Friday with Mr and Mrs James N Toney.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood and family attended a wedding shower at Lula for Mr. and Mrs. Winford Wood. The Wood family also attended a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sanders in Tupelo on Saturday. Angela Wood stayed with Janice and Barbara Thompson in Ada Saturday night. Mrs. Lula Wood and Myrel of Stonewall visited family on Sunday. Eddie and Myrel spent the afternoon playing dominoes.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gregory and Christy spent Saturday night with his parents, then visited her parents on Sunday. They attended the Treese family reunion at Wintersmith Park in Ada. The Gregorys and their sons visited graves at Tupelo and Coalgate cemeteries Thursday, then drove to Atoka Lake.
Mrs Whittington and family shared Sunday dinner with Mrs Vern Whittington and family in Harden City.
Mr and Mrs James Harper of Shawnee visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Shellenburger on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard of Stonewall and their granddaughter Allen visited the Shellenburgers on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Larry Shellenburger and daughter Ada visited William and Mrs Shellenburger on Sunday. Doug Shellenburger of Shawnee visited his parents over the weekend.
Attendance reached 90 at the First Baptist Church Sunday service with eight visitors attending.
Attendance figures from several churches: Nazarene 22 with four visitors, Assembly of God 21, Methodist 35 with four visitors, Free Will Baptist 34, Church of Christ 79 with 13 visitors. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Mrs. Sizemore.
Mrs Lou Griffin visited Mrs Buck Daniel in Frisco on Thursday, sharing a social call and catching up on family news.
A Senior Citizens musical is scheduled for June 13 at 8 p.m. The event welcomes all attendees and invites community participation.
Robert Gregory and Robert Jr. attended the rodeo at Antlers. Mrs. Robert Gregory attended the wedding at the First Baptist Church Stonewall of Janie Underhill and George Penich.
Mr and Mrs W A Lovelis and their relatives Bobbie and Sharon travel to Carlsbad New Mexico to visit Mrs Bessie Byrd and Mr and Mrs W A Lovelis. Mr and Mrs Eddie Lovelis attend the wedding of Janie.
Mrs Sylvia Brooks of Stonewall visited Mrs W E Winton. She later visited her sister and husband Mr and Mrs W N Basinger in Healdton.
David Reeves and Wendell Conway visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Newberry and Bobbie Frank Newberry in Tupelo on Saturday.
A fellowship gathering took place Sunday night at the First Baptist Church hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. King. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hasenl Harrison Sharyl Kenny Darryl Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murphy Ginger Rev. and Mrs. David Frvz Snell Brenda Sue Bruce Carol Aleta Dwight King Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Daniel Johnna Dohnna Berry Anderson Orville Price Jimmy Bullard and the hosts.
Mr and Mrs G L Newell hosted visits from Robert Karen Nancy and Bob Cameron on Thursday at Lake Texoma Teresa Jones and Graham Tex spent Thursday night with Nancy Newell Andy and Evelyn James from Lindsay visited Saturday afternoon They are former Stonewall residents and attended the baptism of their son Lucky.
Jane and Jane Kifer, teachers in Las Vegas, visited their parents Mr and Mrs Jack Kifer. They plan to attend East Central this summer.
Nadine Frye accompanied by Sharyl Harrison Sue Frye Bren da Frye and Karen Newell joined a YWA swimming session at Fitts Town on Monday.
Ninety four attended services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center as Rev. Glenn Eaves led worship. Janice Chilecoat and Sondra Garrett sang specials while Alene Tucker handed out Bible school awards. Visitors included Arthur Duncan from California and Mr. and Mrs. Lamb from Overton Texas. Rev. Eaves took a group to Tahlequah for youth camp driving the church bus.
Mrs Lois Newby of Shawnee and Mrs Hazel Newby called on Mrs Nannie Cox on Wednesday in a social visit reflecting local county hospitality.
Families from Garland Texas Tulsa Guthrie and Coweta spent the weekend with the Rev. Bert Jones and his wife. The Cooley children Becky Pam and Gary stayed with grandparents for a short vacation. Ott Newby also visited the Jones household Saturday.
Willi Covington was killed Thursday in a Rangely Colorado car accident. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Covington couple were formerly Oil Center residents.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly Janice Abbott Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Anna Mae Sutton and Chris and Beverly Martha Franks spent Sunday night with Mrs Soward
Storm clouds drive residents to shelter on Friday night. Phyllis Lamb and others planned to attend a ten day youth camp in Tahlequah leaving Monday morning.
The Lewises are occupied gathering berries as intermittent rain showers interrupt their picking.
The Carr family gathered at their old home south of Stratford on Thursday. Attendees included Carl Carr of Oil Center and families of Albert Ricky Watonga Edsell Barton and children Midwest City Winston Barton and baby Oklahoma City Newburn Barton and baby Oklahoma City. They visited Megee Cemetery and joined memorial services.
Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson Tamara and Stacy visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jaquess in Pickett Sunday night.
Mrs. Alene Tucker and Paula and Tonya took a business trip to Stillwater on Wednesday. Many visits abound as families including the Northams, Willoughbys, and Wilburns gather for meals, nursing home calls, and a graduation. The Rev. Gerald Sutton finished a revival at Ends ville Penol.
Mrs Jo Guinn and children along with Mrs Anna Mae Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Friday night and attended a Bible school program. Mr and Mrs Earl Summers left Saturday for San Antonio to visit their daughter and returned Tuesday.
Center by Mrs Rae Garrett reports Rae Garrett’s daughter Rae’s family from Oklahoma City decorated graves and shared dinner Thursday. Thelma Garrett Sondra and Janice Chilcoat visited. Lynn Slader visited Pug Garrett and Sondra. they attended Oil Center Pentecostal Church and dined with Hansel Burk. Elizabeth Thetford Sulphur and grandson Jimmie Woodard Wagner also visited.
Dessie Allen called on Mrs Pauline Prince and Mr and Mrs Arthur Melton in Wilson on Saturday. The Holroway couple from Stratford dined with Mrs Nannie on Thursday.
Mrs Thelma Garrett and son are visiting in Ada and surrounding areas. Jees Chilcoat recently spent time with Mr and Mrs Garrett. Beulah Little from Pauls Valley visited relatives including Pug Garrett and Sondra. Thurman Gray of Oklahoma City called on Oren Gray and family. Russel and Rickey Gray visited their grandparents. Fred Gray and children visited Oren Gray’s family. David Gray and baby from Muskogee were with his father. Oren Gray and Rae Garrett visited Forrest Gentry’s sister on Sunday. Kenneth Cole and children from Connerville came to see Oren Gray’s parents but found no one home.
Local classified line lists options to buy sell trade and rent. Contact number 332 4433 for details and listings.
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