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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1967

Page

7

Weekend Visits Highlight Tishomingo Community Figures

Mr and Mrs Loyd Wayne Goss and Rhonda of Tishomingo joined the Johnson family for Father's Day as many neighbors and relatives gathered. Ethel Hill of Ahloso and Author Hill of Albuquerque visited Mrs Johnson. Others listed included numerous Johnson, Nelson, and Casper relatives visiting across Purcell Sasakwa Stonewall Ada Jenks and Dallas.

Estell Johnson Purcell Dennis Johnson Sasakwa Don Johnson Stonewall John Head Arvil Jennings Junior Sharp Dallas Eula Garner Lehigh Betty Goss Rhonda J. R. Linker Cheryl Robin Harley Johnson Arkansas

Baptist Ministers Visit Churches Near Centraho Ma

Rev. Paul Davis of First Baptist Centraho Ma spoke at First Baptist Tupelo Sunday night as Rev. Frederick prepared for baptism. Shirley Wilkins was baptized, and she and her family have moved to Stonewall.

Paul Davis First Baptist Church Centrahoma Tupelo Frederick Shirley Wilkins Stonewall

Mrs Billy Kirby and girls visit husband in hospital

Mrs Billy Kirby and her daughters visited Mr Kirby in a hospital in Arkansas recently.

Billy Kirby Mr. Kirby Arkansas

Family visits spread through Westfield and Plano

Mrs. Ella Maud Carr of Westfield visited her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bates over the weekend. Her son Bill Carr and grandson Terry from Plano traveled to join the Bates visit before Sunday. The Pace family in Westfield hosted Mrs. Carr on Tuesday. Leroy Bates and daughter from Fort Worth spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bates.

Ella Maud Carr Westfield Walter Bates Bill Carr Terry Plano Tex Bates C. E. Pace Carr Leroy Bates Fort Worth

Birthday Party Honors Brenda Bullard on Father’s Day

Mrs. H. D. Bullard hosted a Sunday birthday party for her daughter Brenda who felt lucky her birthday fell on Father’s Day. Brenda won the $5 drawing from Saturday and was joined by Carol and Joyce Bullard, Mrs. Sue Pernell, Dorothy and Vicki, Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks, and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bullard.

H. D. Bullard Brenda Carol Joyce Bullard Sue Pernell Dorothy Vicki Brooks Walter Brooks

Mrs Nora Turner Wins Ten Dollar Prize At Tupelo Fair

Recent visitors to Mr and Mrs Jack Uhlick include cousins Mr and Mrs Gene Husley of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Richard Cartwright and Mark also of Oklahoma City. David Raper, son of Mrs Verda Mae Raper of Long Beach California, was inducted as a Marine Corps 2nd Lt after graduating from Claremore Academy. The Uhlicks and Rapers were former Ada residents. Cindy Uhlick, the Uhlicks granddaughter, joined them for Sunday school and church.

Jack Uhlick Gene Hulsey Oklahoma City Richard Cartwright Mark Ray Uhlick Maude Lucille Burt Verda Mae Raper Long Beach Calif Raper David Raper Marine Corps David Military Academy Claremore Ada Uhlick Cindy Uhlick

Treas Family Visit Ties Texarkana Kin

Mr and Mrs Chester Treas of Texarkana Texas visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jackie Treas and other relatives recently staying at their home and sharing time together.

Chester Treas Texarkana Tex Jackie Treas

Woman receives roses from husband serving in Vietnam

Carolyn Batchelor was surprised and happy to receive a dozen red roses on June 6 from her husband Jo Ed, who is serving with the Army in Vietnam. The gesture marked their third wedding anniversary.

Carolyn Batchelor Jo Ed Vietnam

Foreman Home After Surgery at Valley View Hospital

M. J. Foreman returns home following surgery at Valley View Hospital. Francis Snow and Vicki Palmer plan to attend East Central this summer through the Upward Bound Program.

M. J. Foreman Valley View Hospital Francis Snow Vicki Palmer East Central

East Central Summer Attendance Noted for Annabelle Ray

Annabelle Ray and Mrs. Shirley Walkup are listed as attendees at East Central this summer, joining other planned visitors.

Annabelle Ray Mrs Shirley Walkup East Central

Hurleys and Nelsons Attend Bible Commencement

Tom Hurley spent Thursday and Friday with his son and family in Shattuck. Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson were in Pryor visiting their daughter and son in law Kenneth Hurley and attended the Free Will Baptist Bible Commencement.

Florence Isaacs Tom Hurley T. L. Hurley Shattuck Leo Nelson Pryor Kenneth Hurley

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings Across Oklahoma

Mrs Lottie Hulsey and Mrs Madelon Heady of McAlester spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ward. Mr and Mrs Henry Steen of Muskogee visited sister Opal Ward. Keith Mabry and son of Shawnee and Lucille Day of Macomb visited Opal Ward and Jimmy Ward Thursday. Jay Coley of Macomb visited Opal Ward Friday.

Lottie Hulsey Madelon Heady McAlester Jimmy Ward Mike Keith Henry Steen Muskogee Opal Ward Keith Mabry Shawnee Lucille Day Macomb Jay Coley

Willoughby Family Reunion At Wintersmith Park

Mr and Mrs Junior Willoughby and Larry attended a Willoughby family reunion at Wintersmith Park on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Don Oldham of Stigler visited her parents Mr and Mrs Junior Willoughby on Sunday and Monday.

Junior Willoughby Larry Willoughby Wintersmith Park Sunay Don Oldham, Stigler Mrs

Mrs Nova Gray and Clark Visit Stinsons in Francis

Mrs Nova Gray and Clark spent Thursday and Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Stinson in Francis detailing a family visit.

Nova Gray and Clark John Stinson Francis

Ada Visit Notes Highlight Mrs Lewis Mrs Patton and Isaacs

Mrs Minnie Lewis Mrs Dwade Patton and Florence Isaacs were in Ada Friday evening.

Minnie Lewis Dwade Patton Florence Isaacs Ada

Local Families Share Visits in Stratford and Francis

Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer and relatives from the Farmer family visited Stratford with the Morris and Gray households. Sunday dinner guests at Vernon Gray included Steven Gray Clark Florence Isaacs Linda Bratcher and Melinda. Vernon Gray later visited his parents in Center. Steven Gray and son visited John Stinson in Francis Sunday evening.

Virgle Farmer Bennie Farmer Jeanette Gerald Lynn Farmer Gene Crookham LaDon Morris Stratford Vernon Gray Steven Gray Clark Florence Isaacs Linda Bratcher Melinda Orin Gray Center John Stinson Francis

Visitors Share Sunday Evening at Mrs Dela mar

Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra visited Mrs. Mattie Dela mar Sunday evening along with Mrs. Pearl Gray, Carma, and Mrs. Florence Isaacs.

Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Pearl Gray Carma Florence Isaacs Mattie Delamar

Neighborhood Visits Highlight Broken Arrow Social Round

Mr. and Mrs. Colby Nelson of Broken Arrow visited Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Farmer Sunday evening. Jeanette visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sanders.

Colby Nelson Broken Arrow Bennie Farmer Mrs. Bennie Farmer Jeanette Dale Sanders

Lambs Spend Weekend With Oklahoma City Family

Mr and Mrs Don Lamb of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb.

Don Lamb Oklahoma City Mrs Clifford Lamb

Allen Wedding Notices for Janice Stinson and Johnny Malone

Among attendees Friday night were Mr and Mrs Steven Gray and Clark Mrs Clareta Gray and Vickie and Gale Roberts at the wedding of Miss Janice Stinson and Johnny Malone in Allen.

Allen Janice Stinson Johnny Malone Steven Gray and Clark Clareta Gray Vickie Gale Roberts

Mrs Maxwell Visits With Henson Family in Albuquerqu e

Mrs Maude Maxwell of Albuquerque New Mexico visited during the week with Mr and Mrs P O Henson and attended Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Wednesday night with them.

Social Visit Notes From Henson Home

Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Walker of San Dimas California. Mrs. Drucilla Thomas visited on Sunday.

P. O. Henson Leonard Walker San Dimas Calif Drucilla Thomas

Patton and Isaacs Family Weekend Activities Arkansas

Mr and Mrs J A Patton and Mrs Florence Isaacs spent last week visiting relatives and sightseeing in Harrison Yellville Flippin and Cotter Ark and Oklahoma City. They hosted painting the outside of Isaacs home. Friday supper guests included Steven Gray Clark Vernon Gray and Johnna Kay Gregg. Florence Isaacs stayed in Oklahoma City Saturday night with J A Patton and attended singing at the Municipal Auditorium.

J. A. Patton Florence Isaacs Harrison Yellville Flippin Cotter Ark Oklahoma City Steven Gray and Clark Vernon Gray Johnna Kay Gregg Municipal Auditorium

Barn Work and Visits Spread Across Connerville

Demetria Altom visited Mrs. Lamb Friday. Mr and Mrs John Wood and Mrs Effie Lamb spent Monday in Connerville with Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and helped Charles work on the barn he is building. Mr and Mrs John Wood vis-

Demetria Altom

Ada Convalescent Home Hosts Sunday Evening Visit

Mrs Mae Majors died at an Ada convalescent home Sunday evening while Mrs ffie Lamb visited her sister Miss Annie Brandon also of Ada. Thursday supper guests of Mr and Mrs John Wood were Mr and Mrs Johnnie Sheppard Asher.

Mae Majors Ada Ffie Lamb Annie Brandon John Wood Johnnie Sheppard Asher

Family Weekend Visits Highlight Oklahoma City Kinships

Eddie Little of Oklahoma City spent the week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little. The Newell Little and Hale families also visited their parents in Oklahoma City over the weekend.

Eddie Little Oklahoma City Mrs Bruce Little Newell Little James Hale

Visitation Notes From Community Families

Mrs Ruby Wood and Mrs Effie Lamb visited Mrs Esta lene Farmer Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Kimberly Connerville spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Wood. Mrs Ruby Wood and Kimberly visited Sunday with Mrs Estelle Little.

Ruby Wood Effie Lamb Estalene Farmer Charles Wood and Kimberly Connerville John Wood Estelle Little

Mrs Effie Lamb Spends Sunday With Estalene Farmer Family

Mrs Effie Lamb visited Sunday with Mrs Estalene Farmer and her family. The gathering occurred at an unspecified location mentioned in the fragment, highlighting a social visit between two local families.

Mrs Mozelle Rogers Calls Father Before Vacation

Mrs Mozelle Rogers of California called her father E C Caviner Sunday to wish him a Happy Father's Day and to announce she was leaving on a vacation trip.

Mozelle Rogers California E. C. Caviner

Wood and Guinn Visit Highlight Friday Night

Mr and Mrs John Wood visited Mr and Mrs Buster Guinn Friday night in a social gathering noted for friendly chatter and neighborly fellowship.

John Wood Mrs Buster Guinn

Shawnee Couple Visit Family Friends

Mr and Mrs Euel Lance of Shawnee recently called on Mr and Mrs Bruce Little, sharing a social visit with the couple.

Euel Lance Shawnee Bruce Little

Mrs Ruby Wood Visits Friday Morning with Mrs Olive Bell Wood

Mrs Ruby Wood visited Friday morning with Mrs Olive Bell Wood, report says, noting their presence at a local social gathering.

Olive Bell Wood Ruby Wood

Effie Lamb and Annie Brandon Visit Lovelady Family

Mrs. Effie Lamb and Miss Annie Brandon spent a night with their sister Mrs. Bertha Sanders and family in Lovelady. They also visited Mrs. Estalene Farmer on Saturday and helped can beans.

Effie Lamb Annie Brandon Bertha Sanders Lovelady Estalene Farmer

Nessel Family Reunites in Lamesa Texas

Mr and Mrs Larry Nessel and their baby spent a week in Lamesa Texas visiting Larrys mother Mrs Dorothy Nessel and her parents Ada and other relatives.

Larry Nessel Lamesa Tex Dorothy Nessel Ada

Pennington Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Oklahoma City residents Mr and Mrs Orin Clay and daughters spent the weekend with Milo Pennington. Ruth McClaren of Stratford visited Thursday. Kraut making was done. Numerous relatives including Estelle Little and Anzie Brandon joined Sun day and Saturday events at the Pennington home. Will Maddox funeral attendees Virgie Pennington J C Maddox and Joe Maddox traveled from Oklahoma City to the service.

Orin Clay Oklahoma City Milo Pennington Ruth McClaren Stratford Virgie Pennington R. L. Wood Duncan Eugene Wood Roff Estelle Little Annie Brandon Reba Lance Mary Sue Dryden Pryor Bobbi Anthony Pennington Donnie Pennington Ann Hamblin J. C. Maddox Joe Maddox Will Maddox

J W Law Family Extended Visits and Local News

Sunday visitors at the J W Law home included multiple Law family members and guests from Levelland Houston Sacramento and Ada. The group attended meals traveled for business in Oklahoma City and Turkey Texas while noting the death of Johnny Wren California and care for twin babies in Ada.

J. W. Law C. W. Law Pod Law Max Law Mary Richardson Levelland Tex Max Laws Pod Laws Robin Aleta Law Lillie Miller Pod Oklahoma City Turkey Marlin Hamblin J. W. Laws Johnny Wren California

Missing Vote in All Stretton and Local Notices

A quirky ad section notes a six footer sought by a sweet elderly lady in SIU with initials JDB and signed by His Mother. In All Stretton John Mackelston campaigned with Dont vote for me and received no votes. A Maori RNZ Infantry soldier nicknamed Kelly has a 32 letter first name Tamarapa. In Miami Elizabeth Lightbourn suffers a stroke as Engine Co 10 checks on her. She is resting comfortably after hospital care.

Southern Illinois University JDB Royal New Zealand Infantry Malacca Tamarapa Kelly Miami Elizabeth Lightbourn Engine Co. 10

Crossword Clues Packaged As a Themed Riddle

A compact list blends crossword style prompts with definitions and puns. Entries include smells exclamations woes counts feather shedding notes scales caps cries oars periods and eras Eskimo settlements printing units and potpourri references to a Texas shrine and the chilly term frozen.

Texas Shrine

Word Puzzle Summary Highlights From a 1967 Grid

A cryptic style list begins with clues like Geography of ocean and Perform then moves through numeric hints such as 6-4-67. It features definitions for items from chemistry to river names and common words like Bristle and Companions. The page reads as a mixed puzzle and cross reference guide.

Belgium

Funeral for Joe Beck Held in Ada Thursday

Mrs. Elma Law and Mrs. Mary Richardson visited Ada residents Mrs. Aleta Law Ms. Ann Hamblin and Mrs. Ethel Keef. Ada Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carson from Ahloso visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law recently.

Joe Beck Ada Elma Law Mary Richardson Aleta Law Ann Hamblin Ethel Keef Oscar Carson Ahloso J. W. Law

Mrs Lillie Miller Visits Sister in Hospital

Mrs Lillie Miller visited her sister Mrs Iva Stonecipher in the hospital on Monday.

Lillie Miller Iva Stonecipher

Visitors in Burk Home Include Flowers and Burk Family

Recent visitors at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk included Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Flowers of Kermit Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk Sr. The note ends abruptly with "Mrs. An" suggesting another name.

Hansel Burk Delmer Flowers Kermit, Tex Floyd Burk Sr

Local families host visitors and church services planned

Ada residents list Nie Duncan Betty Griffith and Ford Ballard family guests from Corona and Burk family hosting Sunday dinner. Rev Dean Thompson of Kermit Texas, former Camp Ground Free Will Baptist pastor, will visit and lead Sunday worship at Camp Ground Church this weekend with services planned from day through Friday in Ada.

Nie Duncan Ada Betty Griffith Buford Ballard Corona Calif Pug Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk Dean Thompson Kermit, Tex Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Camp Ground Church

Oakman Church Speaker, Weekend Visits Highlight Local News

Mr Finley of Oklahoma City spoke at Oakman Church Sunday. Out-of-town guests attended singing. Families visited relatives in Ada and nearby towns. Weekend trips included Byng, Purcell, Dallas, and Six Flags Over Texas. Continued on Page Eight.

Ila Pevehouse Finley Oklahoma City Oakman Church Oakman J. R. Pendergrass Pendergrass Sam Sliger Ada Kevin Steele Purcell Tren- Barbara Looney Lynn Current Six Flags Texas Jesse Pevehouse Dallas Carl Cleveland Coalgate Jess Berryman Roy Coffee Sasakwa Glen Lee Mildred Lee

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