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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1968

Page

2

Miss Cherri Gae Roberts Weds James E Sutton in Ada Roff

Miss Cherri Gae Roberts and James Edward Sutton married in a Sunday ceremony at First Baptist Church Fitzhurch Ada. The couple, with families from Ada Roff and Sanders Ariz, will reside at 315 1/2 E. 15th after a reception in the church hall.

Cherri Gae Roberts James E. Sutton James Edward Sutton Jess McDowell First Baptist Church Fitzhurch James E. Roberts Ada Riley J. Sutton Roff Leonard Morgan Marilyn Blansett Janice Wyche Rita Morgan Rebecca Soutee Dior Janie Soutee Vicky Andrews Kelley Roberts Karen Soutee Angela Sutton

Four-County Community Action Group Merges in Oklahoma

The Indian Nations Community Action Foundation unites Atoka Coal Hughes and Pontotoc counties into one administrative unit. An overall director will be named while each county retains its directorate. A six-member per county board will meet in July with full administration to start later this year.

Community Action Foundation J. E. Teague Pontotoc County Indian Nations Community Action Foundation

Rendering Plant COMET Continued From Page One

Construction at the rendering plant COMET faces delays due to rain and wet weather. Work has halted at times, causing material buildup and potential difficulties. Special equipment also needs to be manufactured to resume progress.

Mrs Barnard Joins Authors On Heart Transplants

Mrs Lounkie Barnard wife of heart surgeon Christiaan Barnard writes about life with the world famed doctor and joins efforts with Barnard and patient Philip Blaiberg on books about the first and third human heart transplants.

Barnard Cape Town South Africa Lounkie Barnard Christiaan Barnard Philip Blaiberg

Creamy fruit cheese pies for busy hosts

A home style guide describes no bake cheese fruit pies and a strawberry cheese pie. It covers gelatin based custard filling with cottage cheese lemon and vanilla, and a strawberry layer with prepared juice glaze and cream cheese topping to serve chilled.

Wayne Henry Hosts Wiener Roast for Church Group

Mr and Mrs Wayne Henry hosted a wiener roast at their home for the Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church senior class and guests. Cookies were prepared by Mrs Donald Brooks.

Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church Wayne Henry Anna Charles

Cumberland Women Host Church Meeting and Housewares Fundraiser

The Cumberland Presbyterian Women met at the church on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Wesley Brantley presiding in Mrs. Joe Lovelace's absence. The group planned a Tuesday night housewares party to fund the club treasury as Mrs. Brantley led prayers and lessons on A Christian Voice in China. A guest, Mrs. John Lovelace, recently returned from South America missions, attended along with several members for refreshments.

Cumberland Presbyterian Wesley Brantley Joe Lovelace Brantley Rs. Brantley China John Lovelace South America

News Classified Ads Buy Sell Trade Rent

Classified ad line advertising buy sell trade and rent services with contact number 332 4433 for the News.

Hubbard Wedding Becomes Ada Community Event

Mr and Mrs Tommy Hubbard return to Ada from a Texoma Lodge wedding trip after their ceremony at Oakman Community Church. The couple wed Friday night with Edward Berryman giving the bride in marriage. out of town guests traveled from Oklahoma City.

Tommy Hubbard Ada Texoma Lodge Kay Berryman Oakman Newby Edward Berryman Rebee Hubbard Eric Hubbard Route 3 Judy Slaughter Auten Alice Diamond Paula Tucker Leon Hubbard Wesley Sullivan James Owens Dennis Bevins Pamela Lynn Bevins James Whitson Dewayne Berryman Janice Ainsworth Oklahoma City Shirley Hobbs Norma Hobbs Mr. Hubbard Whittle’s Furniture Mrs. Hubbard Bryan’s Corner Drug B. J. Ainsworth Janice Ronnie Cheryl Hurt J. B. Berryman Gene Wayne Denice

Before And After Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Before and After Club met Thursday at the clubhouse. Minutes were read by secretary treasurer Mrs LaVonda Johnston as cues were collected. Judy Prather won the fruit bowl for the week’s top weight loss with a next week team contest announced led by Mrs Mathis and Mrs Britton. Susan Flowers was introduced as a new member with seven present including Colleta Mathis Leona Britton Pauline Jackson Thelma Toney LaVonda Johnston and Judy Prather.

Coletta Mathis LaVonda Johnston Judy Prather Mathis Britton Susan Flowers Leona Britton Pauline Jackson Thelma Toney

Debbie Clifford Hosts Housewares Party Night

Debbie Clifford entertained Friday night at a housewares party with demonstrator Ita Folger Ada. Games were played and prize winners included Marcine Brooks and Lynette Litten. Door prize went to Lillian Brashears Lula. Attendees list includes Jackie Loyd Beverly Brashears Marcine Brooks Linda Diane Ada Sherry Palmer Jana Lillian Brashears Donna Larry Lula Sheila Midkiff Lois Clifford and Debbie. Refreshments of punch and cookies were served.

Debbie Clifford Ita Folger Ada Marcine Brooks Lynette Litten Lillian Brashier Lula Jackie Loyd Beverly Brashears Linda Diane Sherry Palmer Jana Lillian Brashears Donna Larry Sheila Midkiff Lois Clifford Debbie

Party Honors Jean Marie on 11th Birthday

Mr and Mrs James Elliot Oakman hosted a Saturday swimming party and wiener roast for their daughter Jean Marie who turned 11 on Sunday June 9 She opened gifts after the event and guests enjoyed cake and ice cream for refreshments Attending were Ann Payne Angela Grant Lisa Hutchings Glenda West Jamie Elliot and Jennifer Elliot.

James Elliot Oakman Jean Marie Ann Payne Angela Grant Lisa Hutchings Glenda West Jamie Elliot Jennifer Elliot

Latta Homemakers Hold Regular Meeting

The Latta Homemakers met at the home of Mrs. Sam McCracken. Mrs. Brantley led the program on happiness in the home and urged families to train children in love of God and others. Refreshments were served to a long list of members.

Kit Thomas Latta Sam McCracken Wesley Brantley Sr Rollcall Bob Mayberry Sally Clyde Cassady Ralph Taylor Calvin Grace C. E. Brady R. G. Kindrich Charles Floyd Jr Sam Mce-Cracken

Hart Homemakers Meet With Mrs. Marvin Hunt

The Hart Extension Home makers met Monday with Mrs. Marvin Hunt. President Mrs. Marjorie Soutee led, program by Mrs. Alvie Griffith on 23rd Psalm. Round table on What Makes Happiness followed prayer. Refreshments served to a list of members and guests. next meeting scheduled in July with Mrs. Arvilla Hatcher.

May Johnson Hart Extension Marvin Hunt Marjorie Soutee Alvie Griffith Addie Kelley Kay Grace Griffith Juanita Wyche Grace Soutee Laquita Roberts Ruby Hall Alene Knight Naomi Stanfield Cleo Griffith Twila Hunt Arvilla Hatcher

Sunday Church Attendance and Community Notes

Attendance at Sunday school and church was 34. Sue Roley of Tulsa attended with her uncle and aunt, the Martins. Birthday songs honored Thelma Perriman, Stephenie McCullar, and Charles Ownbey. Local residents visited and shared rides after services, as Banner Association activities were noted at First Baptist Church in the afternoon.

Sue Roley Tulsa Tom Martin Thelma Perriman Stephenie McCullar Charles Ownbey Royce Packard Veloyee Caroline Spencer Bessie Rushing California Naomi Stanfield Jeff Bailey Ada Banner Association First Baptist Church

Pierce Family Vacation Update from St Louis Notes

Mr and Mrs Bill Pierce and granddaughter Teresa of St Louis are visiting her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes. Jana House of Pickett recently spent a week with her grand

Bill Pierce Teresa St. Louis Ernest Pipes Jana Pickett

Visiting Families Share Sunday at Pipes Home

Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes hosted guests Mr and Mrs Earl House and their children Pickett along with the Pierce family for a Sunday visit extending warm hospitality and informal gatherings.

Ernest Pipes Earl Pickett Mrs. Pipes Pierce

Griffiths Host Family and Friends Gatherings

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith included her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Barney Brice of Perris California. Mrs. Arno Griffith's visit to Tulsa with Don Bricket and children and Ada with C. O. Wall occurred over the weekend. Jack Griffith of Fort Worth spent several nights with the Griffiths and, with his daughters Edith and Cheryl, visited again on Saturday.

Arno Griffith Barney Brice Perris Calif Don Bricket Tulsa C. O. Wall Ada Jack Griffith Fort Worth Edith Cheryl

Birthday Celebration and Family Visits in Ada

Miss May Johnson was a Tuesday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and boys. The Hatchers and their sons visited Ada Thursday with Mrs Guy Lawson and family. Guylene celebrated her birthday. Mrs Hatcher took Robert to his grandmother for Thursday night. Ada relatives visited Sunday including Mrs Summers Albert and the Lawsons and children.

Bessie Dearman Ada Bill Thomason Alice Crawford Ivor Simpson Dallas Tex Margaret Simpson Fizhugh May Johnson Guy Lawson Bob Hatcher Mack Summers Gaylon Kenneth Stanfield Lloyd McIlroy Joe Summers Anita Audrey Albert Cassady David Duncan Galey Gertie Summers Summers

Summers and families host visits across Fort Worth area

Edith and Cheryl Griffith and grandmother Mrs. Laura Johnson spent the week with relatives including Karen and Lisa Soutee. Mrs. Penrod received a new washer and dryer. Gaylon Summers, age one, celebrated a birthday. Various visits occurred with the Cottrell, Summers, and Ownbey families in Wynnewood and nearby communities.

Edith Cheryl Griffith Fort Worth Laura Johnson

Saturday Visitors List Includes Summers Family Group

A report notes Sunday visitors to Mrs Mollie Summers including Ada Summers and Doc Summers and mentions Mrs Philo Mc Connel Mrs Nettie Childers Mr and Mrs Frank Harber and family, Vaness, and Mrs Miles Kimmel and her children.

Philo McConnel Nettie Childers Frank Harber Vaness Miles Kimmel

Family visits brighten Sunday in Lubbock home

Mrs Audrey Smith and a friend from Lubbock spent Sunday night with her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield, Doug and Kevin. Mrs Alma Dunn had Sunday dinner with the Stanfields and their sons.

Audrey Smith Lubbock, Tex Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Alma Dunn Kenneth Stanfield and Sons

Local Farm Sale Attendees and Ada Training Seen

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith, Jake McGee and Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith attended farm sales recently. Mrs Alvie Griffith visited Mrs Sally Duffer and children Fitz Hugh on Saturday. She also attended a leader's training and past president's meeting in Ada recently.

Alvie Griffith Jake McGee Arno Griffith Sally Duffer Fitzhugh Ada

Mrs Hunt and family visit Naomi Stanfield and Floyd Hunt

Mrs Marvin Hunt and her children visited Mrs Naomi Stanfield and Mrs Floyd Hunt on Monday, sharing greetings and time together.

Marvin Hunt Naomi Stanfield Floyd Hunt

Penrod Family Hosts Sunday Visitants From Pickett

Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penrod and family were Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Penrod and family, and Mrs. Beatrice Jaquess, all of Pickett.

Robert Penrod L. J. Penrod Ada Lowell Penrod Beatrice Jaquess Pickett

Ada Man Found Dead Near Sandy Bridge

Tarzan Davis, 52, was found dead near the old Sandy bridge about 4 p.m. Tuesday by taxicab driver George Gilliam who had taken Davis there earlier. Sheriff Burl Griffin said there were no marks of violence and the death appeared to have occurred around noon.

Ada Old Sandy Bridge Tarzan Davis George Gilliam Davis Burl Griffin Gilliam Griffin

Adans To Attend Police Meeting

Police Chief Lester Hokit and Detective Capt. Doyle Crawford with their wives will attend the state convention of the Oklahoma State Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police Friday through Sunday. National president John Harrington is among the speakers. Curtis Harris, district attorney, Oklahoma County, is also listed. A Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held.

Lester Hokit Doyle Crawford Oklahoma State Lodge of Fraternal Order of Eeat Sunda Esneats John Harrington Curtis Harris Oklahoma County

Pecan Pest Detected in Oklahoma Field Report

Field men report evidence of the pecan case nut borer present in Oklahoma city limits with female borers laying eggs. A spray program using Arsenate DDT or Seven at three pounds per 100 gallons is advised: first application this week, second ten days later to target females and eggs.

Oklahoma

Upward Bound Core Leads East Central Program Growth

East Central’s Upward Bound team reports a record enrollment with more students in higher education than any other statewide program. Coordinating the effort are Dr. Hasskarl and Caruthers, with an extended staff from East Central and partner districts. Proctors living with students, plus a full slate of instructors across science English math and arts, support an Ada campus program now expanding its reach.

East Central Hasskarl Caruthers Clyde Butler Gene Collier James Danley A. B. Brister Lindsay T. R. Lewis Pat Malloy Priscilla Strickland Lawton Carman Turley Ada Johanne Gavriloff Janice Herndon Bess Irick Florence Wes- Settle Sandra Davis Wanet Sue Blane Shawnee Janet Key Healdton Jerry Rogers Idabel Marilyn Graham John Williams Waco Tex Ricky Berry Pryor

Wallace Gains One Backer in Pontotoc County

George Wallace's American Party gains one adherent in Pontotoc County as election officials report one Democrat switched to the American Party. A second inquiry revealed no change as voting in the primary would be blocked, leaving him registered Democrat.

George Wallace Pontotoc County Sara McDaniel Election Board McDaniel

Ada Board approves multiple school projects and bids

Ada Board accepts Todd Construction bid for remodels at Willard school for 11881 dollars and 70 Fruhauf band uniforms for 7469.50 dollars. Purchases total 40357.77 dollars for high school furniture. Board approves Title I funds and raises custodial and bus staff pay, and considers possible reading program cut amid federal budget concerns.

Todd Construction Co Hayes Kitchen Willard School Todd Fruhauf Uniform Co Paul Evans Max Skelton Oklahoma State School Boards Association Oklahoma Commission On Educational Administration Skelton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jim Roberts Melvin Bradford Mr. Sutton William Soutee Bruce Sutton Roberts Richard Soutee A. G. Andrews Bob Roberts Sanders Ariz Mrs Donald Brooks Dewayne Marilyn Sandra Teel Glenda McGuire Darlene Wofford Danny Jimmy Parrish Kent Stonecipher Ginger Phyllis Rita Willie Williams Connie Donna Sweat Gloria Wofford Joy Fortner Ahloso Adrian Vicky Horton Debra Ross Estelle Terry Diane Crow Burtis Williams Russel Smith Mike Steele Cumberland Herbert Cooper Charles McCaskey Latta Homemakers Hart Homemakers By May Johnson Glen Levin Joe Garrison Virgil Williams Williams Allen Miss May Johnson Mrs. Ben Ownbey Mollie Summers Albert Doc Adans Wallace Ada Board
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