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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1967

Page

2

Marcia Phillips Weds Tommie Thurman at Boswell Chapel

Marcia Louise Phillips married Tommie Gordon Thurman in a Friday ceremony at Boswell Memorial Chapel East Central. Rev Frank Sraith officiated the 7 40 pm service. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Phillips, wore a satin gown with long sleeves and an elbow veil. The couple will reside in Ada.

Boswell Memorial Chapel East Central Campus Marcia Louise Phillips Tommie Gordon Thurman Allen Phillips Eastath Norrell Vandervist Ada Frank Sraith Bille Baptist Church Edward Stevens Amatron Marie Vanderariff Gerald Thurman Mac Don Phillips L. W. Baines Indow Bricegroom

Texas Family Visits The Hilburns In Oklahoma Reunion

Mrs. Thomas daughter of Roy Bottoms of Ada visits her sister Mrs. Joe Hilburn in Byng with husband Air Force mechanic Thomas returning from Vietnam and soon to transfer to Georgia. They share fishing at Lake Texoma and a family reunion at Glenwood Park with many Bottoms and Hilburn relatives from Ada, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.

Sammy Thomas Rickie Rusty Robin Amarillo Tex Joe Hilburn Byng Thomas Roy Bottoms HI West Ltd He Air Force Vietnam Air Force Base Georgia Vona Tay Bottoms Ane Johnny Bottoms J. L. Bottoms Pat Glenn Walker Wale Ada Joé Hilburn Alice Thomas Joe Thomas Nita Derant Gene ,Thomas J. D. Bottoms Odell Bottome Alahoma City James Hill Fort Worth Wintie Hill D.C. Sharber Oklahoma City Alla Isaac

Troy Whitaker Returns Home After Surgery

Troy Whitaker has returned to his Ross home after undergoing surgery at University Hospital in Oklahoma City. He is reported on the mend with family support and expected rest.

Troy Whitaker Ross University’ Hospital Oklahoma City

Carter-Whelchel Weddings Held May 26 In Ada

Ada couple United in Boswell Memorial Chapel on East Central State College campus. Msy Ann Carter and Gary Whelchel wed at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Ray Quiett officiating. Bride, daughter of Rey Carter and the late Mr. Carter, wore white lace. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Whelchel. After a brief visit, couple planned move to Ventura California where he will work as a probation officer.

Msey Ann Carter Gary Whelchel Boswell Memorial East Central State College Ray Quiett Rey Carter Squid Townsend Ada High School Sugg Clinic Ada Ventura Calif Horace Mann High School Oklahoma State University California

Large-McGaha Wedding Set For July 7

Mrs W B Large announces the engagement of Linda Mae Large to James Michael McGaha. Linda a McLish High School graduate and East Central junior majoring in physical education. James is Ada High School graduate and East Central junior majoring in biology. Wedding July 7 at 7 30 p.m. Central Church of Christ officiated by C W Wald Group Fittstown.

W. BR. Large St. Joseph Drive Linda Mae James Michael McGaha James H. McGaha West 7Th Linda McLish High School Sogbermore East Central Ihe Ada High School

Miss Linda Nickerson Plans Wedding

Miss Linda Gail Nickerson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnie W Nickerson Francis, will marry Jimmy Wayne Sampson son of Mrs Iola Sutton Francis. Linda is a Byng High School senior and a 1966 graduate. The wedding is set for June 24 at 11 a m at the First Baptist Church in Francis with Rev Datton Young officiating. The couple plans a home in Ada.

Johnie W. Nickerson Francis Linda Gail Jimmy Wayne Sampson Iola Sutton Nickerson Byng High School Her Gance Byng First Baptist Church Datton Young Ada

Reid Morrell engagement set for June wedding

Mr and Mrs T L Reid of Skyline Resort Kingston announce Charlotte Anna Reid to Jeff L Morrell. The couple will exchange vows at 7:40 p.m. June 16 at First Baptist Church Kingston with Rev P M Pry officiating. Miss Reid was a Kingston High School junior and Morrell a Byng High School senior.

T. L. Reid Skyline Resort Kingston Charlotte Anna Reid Jeff L. Morrell A.C. Brown First Baptist’ Church P. M. Pry Miss Reid Kingston High School Morrell Byng High School

Kerr Machine Sprayer Units Planned for Wide Swath

Kerr Machine discusses six horsepower Briggs and Stratton sprayers capable of covering a 0 foot wide swath with adjustable spray rates from 0 to 24 gallons per minute at 2 500 pounds of pressure. Four units completed with more on order, price about 2 800 dollars. Basel, the Rhine port in Switzerland, handles eight million tons of cargo annually.

Page Briggs and Stratton Kerr Matchine Basel Switzerland

Latta Alumni Banquet Plans Set For June

Latta Group completes banquet plans with a June 94 date at Hast Central State College Student Union. J W Choate Tulsa president for 1967 attends with Betty Orebaugh Judy Cooper and others. Nancy Jean Bigham to receive Alumni award as All Around Student. Reservations to Lovelace or Orebaugh. plates priced at 2.75.

Herbert Cooper Latta Hast Central State Cole Loge J. W. Choate Joe Lovelace Berry Orebaugh Judy Cooper Tulsa Martene Eaton Janell Gassaway Becky Lovelace Fete Choate Joe Kent Abbott Howe Todd Vera Simmons Nancy Jean Bigham Route One Ada Barry Orebaugh Latta Road

Bristow Girl Wins Honor of Baptist School

Christine Watkins of Bristow Route 3 has been chosen for the academy program at OBU starting June 1. The program previews college life for high school scholars. over 40 Oklahoma schools participate. Watkins, active in First Baptist Church, is granddaughter of Blanch Cheek and Alex Watkins and great granddaughter of P A Allen.

Bristow Baptist School Christine Watkins B. J Watkins Route 3 Academy Progran Obu Orahoma First Baptist Church Blanch Cheek Alex Watkins P. A. Allen Route 5

McLish Home Demonstration Club Sees June Meeting

The McLish Home Demonstration Club held its June gathering in the McLish school room with Mrs R Flinn presiding. The group approved a $30 donation to the McLish Little League baseball team and hostesses served refreshments. Attending were multiple members and guests including Mrs S R Flinn, Mrs Ralph LaCrone, Mrs Wilson Harden, and others.

McLish Home Demonstration Club Te Nome Ee Ream McLish R. Flion Wilson Harder Bill, Thompson Gerald Stewart S$. R. Flinn Ralph la Crone Wilson Harden Clyde Moore Weston Stanford Vivien Ward Jack la Salle B. B. Ryan Joyce Ryan Jess la Sale Bonnie Kirkpatrick June Whaley Bill Ready Adrian White Joyce Lackey

Mrs Luke Honored At Allen Birthday Dinner

Mrs Bryce Luke of Allen was the honoree at a birthday dinner Saturday hosted at Mrs. Vesta Stout's Allen home. Cake with whipped cream topped the chicken dinner. Assistants included Mrs. Lela Long, with several attendees listed among guests and hostesses.

Bryce Luke Allen Vesta Stout Stout Lela Long Bill Orlick Horace Hamilton Camia Powell Ruby [Clark Bernice Kytle Bil Jestes Delphia Jones Stella Bryant Luke Mrs. Staut Long

Soybean Surplus Triggers Caution From Agriculture Dept

Washington reports the Agriculture Department warns heavy supplies of 1966 crop soybeans on farms under price support loans may hinder new purchases. Farmers store large quantities hoping for spring and early summer price gains, signaling caution in the market.

Washington Agriculture Department

Former Ada Girl Flees Gaza as Fighting Breaks Out

A former Ada resident Mrs Merrill Moore Jr and her daughter fled Gaza just before clashes began between Israel and the United Arab Republic. They flew to Beirut on one of the last flights out. her husband, a medical Baptist missionary, stayed on duty nearby. Mrs Moore, ex Ada and Miller Hall head at Eastern Oklahoma A&M, is a missionary. her daughter is a 1952 Ada High School graduate and OBU alum.

Ada Gaza Strip Israel United Arab Republic Merrill Moore Jr Patty Pitchford

Hollidays Hold Sunday Reunion Near Tupelo

The Holliday family gathered Sunday at Vir and Mrs. R. W. Cross home, south of Tupelo, for a reunion with a large dinner of turkey and dressing. Attendees included numerous Halliday and Drury families from Ada, Seminole, Oklahoma City, Gainesville, Dallas, and Byng, sharing photos, horse riding, and socializing through the afternoon.

Holliday Vir R. WW. Cross Tupelo Bray Oklahoma City Jesse Drury Gainesville Tex Charles Enloe Ada Beulah Halliday Ada H. B. Halliday Seminole Susie Halliday H. L Holliday Irving Jim. Drury Bill Layman Dallas Buford Myers Kenneth Betty David Kelley Byng R. W. Cross

Head Start program aids health and community learning

The County Health Unit provides examinations vaccines and speech or hearing corrections for children. Field trips to Lincoln Park Zoo Fire Station and a railroad trip broaden their community understanding. Parents urged to donate outgrown clothes toys and craft scraps to support the program.

Santa Fes Norman Pauls Valley Lincoln Park Zoo Fost

Picnic Gatherings Reach Across Stonewall County

A village wide Memorial Day picnic at Mrs. C. L. Gibson’s home spurred visits among Gibson, Elliott, Lilley, Roan, Yeager, and Kimmel families from Stonewall and Ada to Duncan and Yukon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Troy Gibson, Mrs. Dolly Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stone, and many others across Oklahoma towns. Several relatives later traveled, visited churches, attended hospitalities, and planned family gatherings through the week.

Lucille Ganus C. L. Gibson Allending Troy Gibson Cindy Midwest City Art Dis Gibson Julie Guymon John Gibson Pamela Johnnie Yukon Jimmy Greenlee Broken Ar F. L. Gikean Jim Stone Marty Clay Stonewall Marjorie Elliott Fitzhugh

Wheat harvesting slows in Oklahoma as freezes bite

The Oklahoma Crop Livestock Reporting Service says combining wheat won’t gain momentum until late this week. Overall crop condition slipped from a week earlier due to light freeze damage and light rainfall in the Panhandle and northern counties. Corn planting near complete with over 30 percent up, sorghum acreage about one third planted, cotton ground seeded around 30 percent, and eastern Oklahoma strawberry harvest nearing end. The piece notes a bird shift observing blue rock dove to common pigeon across Africa, Asia and Europe.

Tillman Colton Oklahoma Crop Livestock Reporting Service Panhandle Northern Oklahoma

Steele and friends take two week vacation in Montana

TUPELO Mr and Mrs. Sam Steele and Mike returned from a two weeks vacation in Montana visiting her brother and family in Trego. They also traveled to Canada and Yellowstone Park. Several visits and moves are noted among relatives including the Entis family moving to Stephenville Texas and Dollie helping with preparations.

Pebblé Yeager Mrc Jimmy Yeager Edmond Harve Davis Yellowstone Nations Park Debbie Sam Steele Mike Montana Larry Patton Trego Canada Yellowstone Park Stephenville Tex Dollie San Forrest Mason Vicki Kansas HD. Buliard Se Masons

Lightning Ridge Residents Visit Relatives

Lois Wall reports social visits as Mr and Mrs Jot Ray hosted Thursday guests including his daughter Mrs Lottie McKinney Ahjosp and her children Stella Smith Contrahoma and Clarence McKinney from Colorado Mec. Johnnie Ray and family, Marilyn Mary and Brenda from Ada, visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Ray on Saturday. Mrs Clint Stewart and Mr Wendell Stewart went to Tecumseh during the week, with Mr and Mrs Mike Ganvs and Mrs Clint Stewart visiting Mr.

Calvin Wall Miles Sibil Kimmel Junor Kimmel Sied Kimmel Junior Kimmel Wis A. C. Rhea Stratford Calvin Walls Lois Wall Brenda Shaw Ada Calvin Wall Pauls Valley Stella Wall Bob Elya Wall Lots Wall Shelby Stanfield Vernon van Schuyger Raymond Jackson el Paso Tex Jackson Allen Medlister Ontario Calif Vernon van Schuyver Frank Giddeon Braggs Everett Wall Lake Texama Jot Ray Lottie McKinney Stella Smith Clarence McKinney Colorado Johnnie Ray Marilyn Mary Brenda John Ray Clint Stewart Wendell Stewart Tecumses Mike Ganvs

Davies Sees Government Efforts Amid Vietnam War

Davies discusses health ministry work in Saigon with OU graduates in key posts. He travels through 32 of 47 provinces, mostly by air, noting limited night travel and reliance on Time and Newsweek for war news. He believes local success provokes Viet Cong ire, signaling progress.

Davies Ministry of Health University of California Uniersity of Oklahoma Saigon Harvard Armed Forces Newsweek

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Tommie G. Thurman Ene Enna Stlmonn Mrs Texas Mrs. Hilburn Carter-Whelchel Linda Large Linda Gail Nickerson Linda Nickerson Charlotte Reid Jeff Morrell Kerr Machine Latta Group McLish Club Mrs. Luke Dial Hollidays Louisville Ronald Martin Hn Auto Martin Etta Henry Far Tight Danna Hahn Paula Hahn Hahn Pauline Piccola Piccola J. O. Thompson Thompson Henry Hahns Dolly Morgan Nocona Lloyd Lynch Eldon Lynch Tavis Valley View Hospital Mike Krebbs Jerry Scott Edd Krebbs Lucian Roan Carolyn Eritic Jess Roan Jack Kifer Jamie Abe Christian Stewart The Nazarene Bertie Lilley Joe Key and Tey Steve Lilley Happyland Church Doyle J Cox Paul Romine Wichita Falls Dave Romine Will Knight Nor Die Romine Tupelis Myrtle Anderson Howard Ganns Okmulgeé and Morris, Okla John Grubbs Susan Caris Aja Ariz P. H. Boddy J. Q. Ellis Topela Church of Christ In Bob Fink Janice Thompson Roscoe Hall Davie Miller Shawnee Sam Reynolds Eval Melton Gallup, N. M Tiny Fink Mr Fink Eva Waller Dan, Hoover C. A. Acker 5. B. Maloney Commerce Ackers Charles Acker Kim Greenville Mrs. Maloney Jack McNult J. H. McNutt Okemah Sue Kim Heck Homer Stewart Thorman Heck St.Louis, Mo Land Hershel Newberry J and Mrs Sunhing Cora Cantyell Mary Louw Danby Miles Kimmel Mary Lee Kimmel Enoch Kimmel Little Enoch Hfs Jimmy House Dude Fennell Ada. Linda Susan Webster Sibn Kimmel Frank Moore Cleman Signe Apache Teer Tanner Faxon Mrs. As Mellroy Deepen Frank Prownstey Gene Dolly Henderson Ellen Patricia Bill Wichlita Kan Bert Henderson Jack Judy Henderson Branday Frank Townsley Lloyd Mellroy Thelma Perriman Juanita Andé Arthur Carl Carls Patsy Coffey Simon Young Glen King Lake Texoma Bible School Vatassa Africa Asia Europe Pat Ellis Homer Evans Tae. Evans Hot Springs Ark Mary Bullard Carroll Manley Foreman
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