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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
3
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam and Matthew spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Jellison and boys in Pawhuska. Mrs. Jellison and boys returned with the Northams. Mrs. Vivian Northam and Brett visited Mrs. Josie Northam Monday.
Hansel Burk Floyd Burk and Willis Sutton visited Frank Lewis Monday in a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Burk recently moved their house to Oil Center. The relocation followed a local building project and reflects adjustments in property use within the town.
The Rev. Glen Eaves and the Rev. Gerald Sutton visited Tony Capello at Valley View Hospital. The Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton with Chris and Beverly were Monday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton.
Loyd Burk attended a rodeo in Shamrock Texas over the weekend, marking his participation in a regional rodeo event. The report notes his presence at the Shamrock venue during the weekend activities.
Mr and Mrs Earnest Roberts visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Tuesday. Carl Carr had dinner Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis.
Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton attended the crowning event for Byars basketball queen on Tuesday night noting local festivities and village pride.
Mr and Mrs Junior Mack and Larry were Wednesday supper guests of Mrs Nannie Cox. Mrs Allen Worstelle visited Mrs Cox Wednesday.
Mr Roy Choate and Mrs Choate visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson on Wednesday in a social notice noting the cordial visit between both households.
Mrs Ben Robertson visited Mrs Lona Soward on Thursday in a social call with no further events noted.
Chris and Beverly and Mrs Lena Soward were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Mrs Jo Guinn and Mrs Anna Mae Sutton attended the W A program Wednesday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church Rev Gerald Sutton attended prayer meeting Wednesday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church Stratford
Mr and Mrs Johnny Shep Pard of Asher attended the Wednesday night W A program at the Oil Center Church signaling community participation.
Mr and Mrs Glen Norton and their son Ricky of Shawnee visited Mrs Vannie Northam on Sunday, sharing time and conversation in a local social gathering.
Mrs Minnie Lewis and the Earnests visited Sunday with Myrtle a surgery patient in Oklahoma City Hospital. They shared Sunday supper with Jack Harris and family in Midwest City. Lewis headed home afterward. Pearl Roberts visited Nannie Cox Thursday. Dewayne Roberts visited E J Lancaster and Bill Delozier family celebrated Mrs Delozier birthday by dining out. Harold Long family visited E J Lancaster. Nora Lancaster visited Henry Lancaster Saturday. Danny Lancaster spent Saturday night with Elton Lancaster.
Mrs. Pearl Roberts and Mrs. Vance Price hosted Sunday dinners with visitors including the Rev. and Mrs. Sutton and their children, and Mrs. Jo Guinn and boys, at their respective homes.
Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Brett hosted a dinner with Mrs Sally Wychend Mrs Carolyn Thomas and Ricky as Sunday guests.
Mrs. Bonnie Burk visited Mrs. Minnie Lewis Friday. Mrs. Ruth Sutton visited Mrs. Lewis Sunday.
Mrs Edith Cook and Mrs Oleta Burk spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry in Ada.
Mrs. Betty Eaves and Nina Sue joined Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton and Mrs. Jo Guinn in visiting Mrs. Ruth Sutton recently.
Herbert Henderson set traps after missing 19 laying hens. He captured a bobcat weighing 40 pounds and a reporter took photographs of the animal.
Hansel Burk and Frank Lewis visited M. C. Cox on Monday, details of the meeting not provided in the record.
Attendance at Union Hill Baptist Church reached sixty as Rev. Don Newby led morning and evening services. Mrs. Wilma Delozier received birthday wishes while the primary class and youth choir performed pieces includingJoy Joy Down In My Heart and Breathe On Me. Russell Gray read Jesus on the Cross with Lynda Golden at the piano for The Old Rugged Cross. visitors included Mrs. Lela Johnson and Mrs. Hazel Henson.
R. E. Tilley and Dale Tilley with Jeffrey Bren da Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt Jr along with Lisa Danny and Eddie during the week.
Mr. and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny plus the Le e families from Latta Ada and Ada hosted and visited relatives during the week. F O Jones Glen Jones Rev Don Newby with Kathy and Stephen joined Benny Jones and Kenny Thursday in Ada Latta gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Tilley and Kyle travel to Kansas to visit Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carl ton Rebee recently for a family gathering.
Mrs E L Howell with Early and Debra from Tishomingo visited Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster along with Janie Vickie Ann and Elton on Saturday.
J. T. Tatum visited Mack Welch on Thursday. The Rev. and Mrs. Frank am visited Mrs. Wanda Welch in Ada Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Haskins visited Mr. and Mrs. Mack Welch Sunday.
Mrs Ina Haines and Mrs Laura Haines with Susan and Mike attended a performance by the Happy Good Man Family at Ada High School on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs F O Jones visited T E Jones a patient in Valley View Hospital Sunday. Mr and Mrs F O Jones Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks Nicoma Park Hudell Bolin and Jessie Payette Ada visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Ada Sunday. Mrs F O Jones and Mrs Annette Jones and Kenny visited Mrs Lillie Karr Wednesday.
Mrs Lena Cochran and Mrs Daisy Binion visited Miss Alice Binion and Mrs Lutie Fowler in Ada on Friday. Mrs Bob Gray with Ricky and Russell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Dink Binion. Mrs Bob Gray and Mrs Dink Binion visited Mr and Mrs D O Ellis on Sunday.
The Rev and Mrs Don Newby Kathy and Stephen attended a revival service Saturday at Morris Memorial Baptist Church as part of a family gathering and church activities.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp were Sunday dinner guests of Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Mrs Wanda Welch and son Dra were Friday dinner guests of the Rev and Mrs Cunningham
Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell visited Mildred Gasaway and Goldie Cornell in Vanoss on Friday.
The Church of God held Sunday services with Rev. Doyle leading morning worship and evening services. Pat Reamy and LaVerne Collins performed In the Sweet Bye and Bye while Don and Shirley Delazier sang Living By Faith. The Birthday Song honored Lee Keeling and Charlene Coplen.
Lee Keeling and Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen host Charlene Coplen's surprise party on Thursday with Cindy Sweat Judy Winters Barbara Winters Linda Wingard Sheila Walters Georgia Smith Debra Coplen Lee Keeling Charles Wanda Bazil and Kevin Coplen in attendance. Hamburgers Cokes cake and ice cream served. The cake was white with pink “Happy Birthday Charlene” inscription. Kevin Bazil visited Missy Coplen Friday.
Mrs. Jackie Farmer and children visited Ada Coplen and family while Mr. and Mrs. James Bottoms visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coplen and their children on Saturday.
Mrs Lee Keeling hosted a Sunday family dinner honoring Lee Keeling and Char lene Coplen on their birthdays. Attendees included George Smith and family Charles Coplen and family and Lee Keeling. East Seminole matriarch ill. a 17 hour power outage occurred during the visit.
Among those visiting were Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes with family, Mr. and Mrs. J T Tatum and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gary McAnally and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Duke Rhynes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Allen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAnally and family, and Mrs. Mary Long and Tommy.
Mrs Myrtle Archer and Lin dell attended a housewarming at Landsay Thursday with Mr and Mrs Jess Norton. Mrs Norton and Lindell Archer joined a fishing outing at Lake Texoma.
Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally and their son Wayne and Lela Johnson visited Alvin McAnally on Sunday. J T Tatum Lela Johnson and Tommy visited William Henson and Billy on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs William Henson visited Mr and Mrs Harold Long and family Sunday to inspect their newly finished cellar. Mrs Evelyn Rhynes and children visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allen and children Friday.
Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally Tammy and Ronnie travel to Waldron Arkansas Monday to be with Gene Coffee who is ill He is the step father of Mrs McAnally in a family emergency and pursuit of support during illness.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Ail len visited Mr and Mrs Tom my Johnson along with Ann Sharon Darlene and Rennie on Sunday in a informal social gathering.
Nadine Summers and her children visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tatum Sunday for a family visit.
Michelle and Vanessa visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes along with Monnie Terrie and Tim Sunday for a family weekend gathering.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Duckworth of Shreveport Louisiana spent the weekend with Mrs Corean Kellams in Ada.
Nell visited Mr and Mrs Parker on Wednesday. Mrs Garrett attended prayer meeting with the Parkers at the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Myra Nell attended a night class at East Central. Mrs. Garrett and Myra Nell attended the Happy Goodman Family singing at Ada High School Sunday. They also visited Mrs. Corean Kellams at Jan Frances Nursing Home Sunday.
Mrs J W Osborn made several trips to Shawnee to visit her mother Mrs Ed Gouker who is a patient in Mission Hill Hospital. Mr and Mrs Johnny Osborn Mr and Mrs J W Osborn and Jackie visited Mrs Edna Gouker in Shawnee Sunday.
Mrs. Clarence Morgan remained a patient at Valley View Hospital on Monday when Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden visited. A separate visit at the same hospital occurred Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden Mrs. Sonny Golden and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden visiting Mr. and Mrs. Murray Golden.
Major Robert Trivett, a U S Air Force pilot stationed in Thailand, called his Ada parents to pick him up in Oklahoma City. He spent time with relatives, then joined his wife and two children in Florida before returning to Thailand via Shaw Air Force Base. He has flown 84 missions in Thailand and spent years in Japan and the Panama area.
Wendy Farmer, born February 29, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and with Doyle Bittle family at Stratford. Wendy shares a birthday that occurs once every four years, making the trip a family milestone.
Mrs Lottie Hulsey of McAlester spent a few days with her daughter and family. Jim Ward and family transported her home. The Warrds and others traveled to Shawnee and Mackom to visit Opal Ward and Flora Blankenship family.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Key and family moved this weekend to Oklahoma City where he is employed.
Mrs. Rachel Williams and Mrs. Clara Chandler of Stratford visited their sister Mrs. Pearl Gray recently. Mr. and Mrs. Joy Roberts Jr. and children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Effie Lamb. Effie Lamb hosted Jeanette and Bennie Farmer. Clifford Lamb and Roger visited Friday night with their mother.
Mr and Mrs Joy Roberts Sr Mrs Jo Jo Roberts and grandson Gregory Roberts joined in Sunday school at Oil Center on Sunday morning.
The Rev. and Mrs. C A Morgan of Madill spent Thursday and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. P O Henson. The Rev. and Mrs. Tom Henson of Shawnee were Friday guests of the Hensons. Mr. and Mrs. P O Henson visited J W Crawford of Oakman, and Mr. and Mrs. Dad Henson with Mr. and Mrs. Arch Neighbors of Francis visited J B Crawford and family in Tupelo Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and a large group including Mrs. Ollie Tucker Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Hansel Burk Mrs. Mary Cox Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haskins and Florence Isaacs attended a singing at the Ada Junior High auditorium in Pauls Valley.
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Lamb of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb with Phylis and Roger visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer.
Mr and Mrs John Wood spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Kim in Connerville.
Mr and Mrs John Wood visited Mrs Mae Majors in an Ada nursing home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Kim Connerville spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Wood.
Mrs Billie Ray Crookham and two boys from Stratford were seen visiting on Friday. Bennie Farmer from Stratford hosted the group during the visit.
Sunday visitors to the J. W. Law home included Max and Pat Law with children and Donnie Pennington with Rev. F. M. Wood. Monday guests were Agnes and Judy Myers with Galey. The Laws hosted Stratford travelers and locals, including Lulu Jennings and the Law children, with additional stops near Galey to view oil activity and visits to Cecil Hughes. Other visitors came from Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Dorothy Nessel was a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Norvin Nessel and family. Monday and Tuesday were two days that should go down in history. It was the worst snow storm we've had in many years. No school, no mail, etc.
Several people could not reach home after Monday evening traffic issues and some failed to report to work Tuesday morning due to the disruption.
Youths gathered Tuesday at the J. W. Law residence enjoying sledding down large snow mounds in the front yard. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Law attended a basketball tournament in Oklahoma City recently with additional visits noted to Mrs. Alma Maddon and Mrs. Aleta Law and Robin.
Mrs. Mary Patterson and Viola of Childress Texas visited her brother Tom Hurley for the week. Lizzie Nelson visited her son and wife Leo Nelson. Leo Nelson and A C Terry were guests of the Nelsons. Nelson and Terry attended singing at Free Will Baptist Campground Church Sunday evening. Leo Nelson and Bruce Little visited Wesley Farmer Monday night.
Mr and Mrs David Galey reported a good catch of fish Sunday at Lake Texoma. Mr and Mrs Elzie Gregory of Ada visited the Galeys Monday night.
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