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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1968

Page

3

Around The County Highlights Of Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Lynda and Pam Ebrite visited Mr and Mrs Joe Hodges Saturday afternoon Connie Jo born January 31 in Chickasha visited Ada grandparents Mr and Mrs Hodges. Mrs Bill Osborn Ada service station Monday and snowstorm danger. Janet Braden visited cousin Gloria Braden Ada Friday. Tony Braden Ardmore weekend visit with parents Glen Braden Janet Jones Danny Parrish Floyd Richardson other names. Jer ry Turner improving from a broken leg Valley View Hospital. Raymond Ellis family visited Pat Ellis and Ellis family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis visited the Raymond Ellises Saturday.

Robert Golden Lynda Pam Ebrite Joe Hodges Floyd Sampson Shane Connie Jo Chickasha Ada J. W. Osborn Bill Osborn Janet Braden Gloria Braden Tony Braden Ardmore Glen Braden Janet Raymond Ellis Pat Ellis Homer Evans Hugh Sweat Patti Pat Ellis Visi Raymond Ellises

Crow Couple Take Business Trip to Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Albert Crow traveled to Pauls Valley on Monday for a business visit.

Albert Crow Pauls Valley

Oklahoma City Families Visit Curt Wells and Son

Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells and Mr and Mrs Ken Smith of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Curt Wells and Billy Sunday. The He visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells in Oklahoma City recently.

Alvin Wells Ken Smith Oklahoma City Curt Wells Billy Sunday Albert Crow

Local visits and plans for leisure time noted

Eddy Hays traveled to Oklahoma City to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crow and the group had supper in Ada. The Crow family plans travels with a new pickup and an overhead jet or camper. Mr. Crow, nearing retirement, plans fishing and leisure by the old brook. Luther Parrish of Sulphur visited Sunday.

Eddy Hays Oklahoma City Alvin Wells Joe Smith Albert Crow Ada Allen Luther Parrish

Ladies' visit paused by sudden snowstorm

Mrs. Daisy Binion and Mrs. Lena Cochran visited Mrs. Elva Kemp Saturday morning. Rhonda Adams visited Mrs. Lena Cochran Wednesday morning. Mrs. Lena Cochran and Daisy Binion were in Ada Monday. They left quickly when the snowstorm hit.

Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Elva Kemp Rhonda Adams Ada

Family Birthday Gathering in Cushing

Myra Nell Garrett and Mrs. Etta Garrett visited Mr. and Mrs. Stice and Letha in Cushing this weekend for family celebrations. March 2 marked Mrs. Hattie Stice's birthday and March 3 was Letha's birthday with all grandchildren present except one son in Ohio. A strawberry cake by Mrs. Etta Garrett and a German chocolate cake by Mrs. Lavon Hicks accompanied a grand dinner.

Myra Nell Garrett Etta Garrett Cushing

Social Calls Noted Across Town This Week

Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp Tuesday evening. Nell visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkes Thursday. Lynda Golden spent Sunday with Carol Golden. Lawrence Archer and Kenny Nessell visited Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden and children Sunday night.

Etta Garrett Myra Nell Ray Kemp Jim Kirkes Lynda Golden Carol Golden Lawrence Archer Kenny Nessell Horace Golden

Visit and garden burn plan in spring weather

Lillie Karr visits Mrs. Lois Stone and tours a new home. Mrs. Wanda Welch and Sondra plan to clear a garden despite wet soil and recent rainfall. Wanda burns weeds and grass without tools to fight fire, while her son Mike mowed the area.

Daisy Binion Lillie Karr Lois Stone Wanda Welch Sondra Wanda Mike

Woman Sets Garden On Fire While Clearing Weeds

A woman started a blaze in the center of her garden while mowing and gathering corn stalks. The fire spread to adjoining property before she called neighbors and Ada fire department. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, leaving the garden noticeably cleared of weeds.

Mrs. Long Mrs. Lancaster Ada Wanda

Visit to the Welch Home After Sunday Church

The writer notes visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mack Welch along with Mike Mark and Sondra after Sunday church services.

Robert Golden Mack Welch Mike, Mark and Sondra

Local visits tied to basketball tournament weekend

Mrs Bertie Evans and Mrs Lollie Mann visited Mrs Lois Clifford in Kingston and Stone Wall. Lois Clifford and her sons Donnie and Ronnie visited Donald Brooks with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader and family. The group attended basketball tournaments in Oklahoma City Saturday and returned home Sunday for dinner at the Clifford home.

Hugh Sweat Bertie Evans Kingston Lollie Mann Stonewall Lois Clifford Wolf Donnie Ronnie Tupelo Clifford Patti Coalgate Hugh Patti Lee Jerry Lynn Ellis Jerry Raymond Ellis Terry Bernie Kenny Michaels Ruby Dianne Pat Ellis Marcine Brooks Diane Linda Dewayne Donna Sweat Rita Williams Robert Palmer Ronnie Rowe Maud Oklahoma City Bob Curtiss

Bubby Ellis Returns From Fort Sill Checkup

Bubby Ellis on a 30 day leave was taken by brother Clifton Ellis and Mrs. Ellis and his mother to Ft. Sill hospital for a leg checkup. He stayed three days and left Saturday to report back to Ft. Polk, La. Bubby and Clifton visited his

Bubby Ellis Ft. Sill Hospital Clifton Ellis Ellis Charles Stone Ft. Polk Bubby Clifton

Ada woman honored on her birthday by family

Mrs Charles Stone of Ada was honored on her birthday Thursday. Her sons Se and Clifton and Mrs Elis gave a gift, joined by sisters Debbie Nadine and brother Richard.

Richard Debbie Nadine Charles Stone Ada Se and Clifton Elis

Visiting relatives and friendsvisit Nelsons on Sunday

A social fringe lists visits to the Nelson home with Virgie Walton Frank Nelson Jerry Norman Irene Nelson Clifton Ellis Myrtle Brown and others. Jerry Norman serves in Vietnam and other guests included Hugh Sweat Patti Homer Evans Pat Ellis and families across Owl Creek Union Valley and Ada.

Grady Nelson Virgie Walton Owl Creek Nelson Frank Nelson Union Valley Jerry Norman Irene Nelson Clifton Ellis Myrtle Brown Vietnam Hugh Sweat Patti Sunday Homer Evans Ada Pat Ellis

Four Women Earn Driver Licenses on Thursday

Debbie Clifford Anna Bell Ray Sandy Cogburn and Ya vonne Flatt received their driver licenses Thursday in a local ceremony marking their official eligibility to drive publically.

Debbie Clifford Anna Bell Ray Sandy Cogburn Yavonne Flatt

Batchelor Couple Visits Parents in Mississippi

Mr and Mrs Joe Edd Batche lor of Waynesville Miss arrive at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Archie Cogburn in Thur y Delaware? The readable text notes a social family visit with the Batchelor surname and Cogburn household.

Joe Edd Batchelor Waynesville Miss Archie Cogburn Thury

Tupelo High School Baseball Names 18 Boys

Tupelo High School lists 18 players for baseball including Leonard Wofford and Billy Clyde with tryouts and team selection underway.

Tupelo High School Leonard Wofford Billy Clyde

Funeral services for Jess Roan held at First Baptist Stonewall

Funeral services were held Saturday in the First Baptist Church at Stonewall for Jess Roan, a postal clerk in Stonewall.

First Baptist Church Stonewall Jess Roan

Senior class rehearses play title as Sally from Cherry Valley

The senior class practices a play to be staged later this month. The title references Sally from Cherry Valley.

Sally Cherry Valey

Hemenway Family Visiting Kin in South Dakota and Dallas

Mr and Mrs Earl Hemenway of South Dakota visit Mrs Billy Kirby and children. They have also seen another daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Elbert McCullar in Dallas.

Earl Hemenway South Dakota Billy Kirby Elbert McCullar Dallas

Mendenhall Family Weekend Visit Spotted in Haileyville

Mr and Mrs Robert Mendenhall of Haileyville spent the weekend with their son and family Mr and Mrs Edward Mendenhall. Also visiting Sunday were Mrs Mendenhall's father W T Darling of Antlers.

Robert Mendenhall Haileyville Edward Mendenhall Mendenhall W. T. Darling Antlers

Weekend visitors to Mrs Nora Turner's home

Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Edward Dority of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Jim Turner of Coalgate along with Mrs Nora Turner, Mrs Walter McWherley, and Mrs Ward Morrison visiting Mrs M J Foreman and W E Young at the residence.

Nora Turner Edward Dority Oklahoma City Jim Turner Coalgate Walter McWherley Ward Morrison M. J. Foreman W. E. Young

Local residents attend tournaments and visit across several towns

Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer and other families attend the Oklahoma City basketball tournament while many visitors travel to Sherman Hot Springs and Dana Midland Texas for family events over the weekend. Hospital visits occur in Talihina and Valley View.

Burris Family Weekend Visit Notes

The home of Sebena Burris hosted her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mose Burris in Lula along with Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Burris and family in Moore. Billy Jo Carnes and boys visited Ada. Bobbie Jean Shields and daughter with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Booker visited Tupelo. Philip Burris spent the weekend with Bobby Little in Ada. Melvin Burris visited Dale Deaton in Ada.

Sebena Burris Mose Burris Lula Gabriel Burris Moore Billy Jo Carnes Ada Bobbie Jean Shields Herbert Booker Tupelo Philip Burris Bobby Little Melvin Burris Dale Deaton

Lowdens Visit Ardmore Family This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bill Lowden visited their son and family Mr and Mrs W D Lowden Jr in Ardmore over the weekend.

Bill Lowden W. D. Lowden Jr Ardmore

Gas company consultant visits Tupelo students

Miss Rue Ann Wigley of Arkla Gas Co. spoke to the home economics class on stores and parts at Tupelo School on Monday and will address the science class on Wednesday.

Rue Ann Wigley Arkla Gas Co Tupelo Miss Wigley

Coal County Health Department Clinic Schedule

School dismissed on March 6 and 8 for staff meetings. The Coal County Health Department at 210 N Main Coalgate lists clinics including Immunization Tuesday 9 to 4, Family Planning Friday 2:30 to 4, Child Guidance Tuesday 9 to 12, Indian Health Monday and Thursday 9 to 4 and the third Wednesday 9 to 4 for home service for the homebound. For details call 927-2367.

Grant County Garvin County Grant Co Nash Okla Oklo Garvin Co Pauls Valley State School Grant County Land Garvin County Land Diller Estate Winchester-Shults Real Estate Auction Co West Main i Enid Oklahoma Delbert Winchester George Shults Coal County Health Department N. Main Coalgate

Mrs Arthur Morgan Friday Honor Birthday of W A Morgan

Mrs Arthur Morgan hosted a small gathering Friday to honor her husband’s father W A Morgan on his birthday with family present and warm wishes.

Arthur Morgan Arthur W. A. Morgan

Harkins Family Dinner Visit Records

Mr and Mrs Chester Harkins traveled to Talihina on Monday to dine with Mr and Mrs Chubby Harkins on Sunday turning in a local family gathering report.

Mrs Chester Harkins Talihina Chubby Harkins

Krebbses Mentioned in Valley View Hospital Discharge

Mrs. H. F. Krebbs was discharged from Valley View Hospital on Saturday. Julia Krebbs spent the weekend at home from college in Tishomingo.

H. F. Krebbs Valley View Hospital Julia Krebbs Tishomingo

Arthur and Mrs Morgan Visit Ada on Business

Mr and Mrs Arthur Morgan were in Ada on business Monday.

Mrs Arthur Morgan Ada

Mrs. Uhlich Attends Top Club State Day in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Jack Uhlich attended the Top Club State Recognition Day in Oklahoma City Friday and Saturday. Charlies Uhlich spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Uhlich.

Jack Uhlich Oklahoma City Charlies Uhlich

Spring revival at church March 17 to 24

The church schedules a spring revival from March 17 through March 24 with nightly services at 7 30 led by Bobby Green BSA director East Central State College and his team. The Associational Youth Rally Banquet is set for Saturday night at 7 30 in the Community Building Coalgate.

Bobby Green East Central State College Coalgate

Family Visits Span Oklahoma Kinship Ties

Mrs Floyd Johnson and Phil and Jill of Holdenville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Dee Hyatt and Floyds parents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson and other relatives on Wednesday. Harley Johnson and Mrs Johnson visited his brother Theodore Johnson and his wife in Tishomingo on Tuesday. Sunday visitors to Harley Johnson included Mrs Helen Jennings and Keith of Stonewall Donnie Johnson and Cheryl Linker.

Floyd Johnson Phil Jill Holdenville Dee Hyatt Floyd Harley Johnson Theodore Johnson Johnson Tishomingo Helen Jennings Keith Stonewall Donnie Johnson Cheryl Linker

Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Karis Lineberry

Mrs Karis Lineberry of Midland Texas attended the funeral service yesterday with family and friends paying their last respects. The obituary mentions a private ceremony and local mourners gathered at the Midland cemetery for interment.

Karis Lineberry Midland, Tex Ser

Local Social Ties Highlight Weekend Visits

Social rounds note visitors in the area. Mrs Pauline Baxter hosted at Centralioma on Thursday attended by Mr and Mrs J R Linker. Mrs Karis Lineberry called on Friday and Saturday with Mr and Mrs Claude Harkins.

Pauline Baxter Centralioma J. R. Linker Karis Lineberry Claude Harkins

Oklahoma visitors call at Miami couple

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Mullins of Miami Oklahoma called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newberry during the week. Also visiting were Mrs. Cliff Snow of Tupelo and their grandson Terry Newberry of Pickett with his friend June Presley of Francis.

Jimmy Mullins Miami Okla Frank Newberry Cliff Snow Tupelo Terry Newberry Pickett June Presley Francis

Mrs Harden and family visit Snow family home

Mrs James Harden and her daughters visited her parents Mr and Mrs Dewey Snow on Friday. Mrs Snow and grandson Robert stayed with the Harden family overnight at their home.

James Harden Dewey Snow Mrs. Snow Robert Hardens

Couple from Smithville visits W E Young

Mr and Mrs Floyd Cathy from Smithville Oklahoma spent Sunday night with W E Young. Mrs De Welch visited him Sunday. Page four continuation indicates a local social note update.

Floyd Cathy Smithville Okla W. E. Young de Welch Suny

Johnson and Hudson Complete Physical Exam for Selective Service

Davey Johnson and Charles Hudson underwent their physical examination as part of the Selective Service process on Wednesday.

Davey Johnson Charles Hudson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Hill Ins Ee Oe Aote B. M Mack” Welch Alfred Prichard Susan Flowers Murray College Sandra Brashier Mildred May H. S. Lunsford Margaret May Pete May Sherman, Tex Don Weller Paul Fortner Justice Paul Ai.c Tommy Jackson Grand Forks N. C Charles Harter Marcia Jewell Sanders Fern Jones California Robert Brashears Omer Rowe Sam Burrow Midwest City Ochis Jennings Clarita Bobbie Nell Ro Nell Hipp Geneva O'Neal Shawnee R. V. Phillips Shawnee Jewel Sanders Ella Dunn Contrahoma C. A. Thompson The First Baptist Oklahoma State Kanoma State Bank Federal Deposit America
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