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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
3
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson visited Saturday night with Mrs. Lizzie Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Nelson and family. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Giles Terry left recently for California to make their home.
Mrs Lillian Storba Mrs Willie Collins and Mrs Mae Pee Ada spent Sunday with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson. Mrs Alene Anderson received a long distance call from granddaughter Mrs Pat Thomas Beaumont Tex. Word came this week of the death of Mrs Monroe Bertha Lee Francis former resident of our community. Mrs Alene Anderson visited Mrs Maude Holland Stratford Friday.
Mrs Elma Law enters Valley View Hospital on Monday. J W Law and Miss Ruby Dryden visit Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington on Monday morning. Dinners and weekend visits include Dixie Pennington Gussie Maddox Cathy Duncan Connie, Bobbi and Anthony Pennington. The Clays Cathy Duncan and Orin spend the weekend with Milo Pennington. Arbuckle lake fishing is noted.
Thursday dinner guest Miss Sondra Garrett joined her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Burk. Mrs. Floy Burk hosted a birthday dinner for her daughter Thelma Jean Garrett. Attendees included Pug Garrett and daughter Sondra, Lynn Slader of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. John Slader of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Elizabeth Thedford of Sulphur, and the hosting Burks.
Mr and Mrs Carvel Stallings Moore were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Brown and boys. Roy Brown and Gary visited Bethany Monday with his parents John and Mrs Brown. Ray Magar and Jackie Center visited Frank Dryden Monday night. Virgie Pennington visited Verneice Dryden Thursday evening. Ruth Magar Ada and Roy Magar and Susan Center spent Sunday evening with Frank Dryden. John Wood spent Sunday in Okmulgee with John Blevins.
Mrs. Ruby Tedrick and sons Mike and John of Los Angeles visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Virgle Farmer and other relatives. Mrs. Ruby Wood and Mrs. Effie Lamb called on Mrs. Esta lene Farmer. Families from Tecumseh Kingsville Macomb Ada and Tecumseh were seen with Mrs. C. E. Harrington who is ill.
Brandon Ada and Mrs Esta lene Farmer and Jeanette were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Effie Lamb. Miss Annie Brandon Ada is visiting her sister Mrs Effie Lamb for a few days.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Crawford and J W Crawford in Oakman on Sunday. They also called on Mrs Herman Crawford at the home of Mr and Mrs Murray Collings in Ada.
Mrs Florence Isaacs paid a courtesy call on Mrs Mary Lou Henson Monday evening, delivering greetings and companionship in a social visit.
The Rev. and Mrs. Jimmy Riddlespurger and Mike Carnegie spent a revival week at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church and with Florence Isaacs. Doyne Isaacs and family visited from Wichita. Many locals and guests, including Linda Gray Melinda and Glen Eaves, shared time at the Isaacs home with several Tuesday and Sunday visits noted.
Mrs Brown visited Florence Isaacs on Monday evening to discuss social matters and share updates. The call occurred in Florence Isaacs' home, reflecting a routine social visit among local residents.
Ninety three attended the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday with Rev. Glen Eaves leading morning services and Rev. Jimmy Riddlespurger of Carnegie presiding at evening services. Vacation Bible School starts May 20 instead of May 22.
Riddlespurger and Mike visited the Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves on Sunday, sharing fellowship and conversation in a friendly, informal gathering.
Loyd Burk attended rodeos in Pine Bluff Arkansas and Okemah recently. Mrs Bonnie Burk Loyd Jr and Jeanette Griffiths visited relatives in Norman on Sunday.
Mrs Lena Soward and Mrs Hazel Newbey plus Mr and Mrs M C Cox III of Ada visited Mrs Nannie Cox Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lame Holloway of Stratford also dined with Mrs Nannie Cox Sunday.
The Woman's Auxiliary held a convention at the Pentecostal Holiness Church on Thursday with four churches represented Ada Stratford Pauls Valley and Oil Center. Mrs. Fleeta Simpkins directed services. Dinner was served in the dining hall. The Pauls Valley church earned the trophy for traveling the most miles.
The Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton with Chris and Beverly By ars spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton in a family gathering.
The Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and Nina Sue visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Hudie Lee in McAlester.
Chris Sutton and Beverly Guinn with children and Rus enjoyed a picnic in Sulphur after church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price and Mrs. Gerald Sutton spent Monday afternoon fishing and visited Mrs. Ruth Sutton on the way. Mrs. Ruth Sutton also visited Mrs. Opal Sutton recently.
Mrs. Bea Robertson spent Saturday night with Mrs. Ralph Brendile. Mrs. Colene Robertson has been on the sick list. Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Tucker were in Ada Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson, Tamara and Stacy visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jacquess recently. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson.
Mrs. Dorchie Booth and Mrs. Frank Pinley attended the revival at Oil Center recently. Paula Tucker spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and Tonya. She visited Kay Berryman Saturday.
Eaves and Mrs Thelma Garrett visited Mrs Colene Roberts on Sunday. The exact relations and location are not specified in the brief note.
The Rev. Doyle Newby is conducting a revival at the Maxwell Holiness Church, inviting congregants to attend evening services and sermons throughout the week.
Mr and Mrs Earnest Roberts Ada Mrs Ruth Sutton and Carl Carr visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jack Harris Cheryl and Brad Oklahoma City spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis.
Ricky Norton of Shawnee spent Saturday with his grandmother Mrs. Vannie Northam, sharing time and family moments in a town visit.
Mr and Mrs Charles Redman and Hansel Burk recently visited Drucilla and Charles Thomas, sharing a social greeting at the family home.
Mrs. Josie Northam Mrs. Marie Welch Sam Raines and Mrs. Vivian Northam and Britt visited Mrs. Belle Wilburn recently. Mrs. Carolyn Thomas and son Ricky visited Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam and Britt Sunday. Mrs. Northam prepared a birthday dinner for Carolyn.
Mrs Martha Franks dined with Mrs Lena Soward on Sunday. Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Anna Mae Sutton visited Mrs Soward on Friday.
Mrs Janice Abbott spent Monday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly Mrs Eugonne Franks and Shelly visited Mrs Brockett Monday
Tonya Tucker has been ill recently and had to miss school. Mrs. Cora Cassady visited Mrs. Martha Franks recently. Mrs. Mabel Nelson visited Sun.
Frisco Extension Homemakers Group from Pontotoc County toured McAlester and other points of interest with members of the Frisco Extension Homemakers. Mrs. Johnnie Daniel and Dora Daniel accompanied the group on the trip.
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