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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

8

Allen County News Briefs Highlight Dignitary Visits and Death

Saturday guests of Odis and Hershal Vinson included Duncan and Oakland visitors. George Huckeby plans to move from Oklahoma City to Ada. Robert L. Cain died Saturday at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville with service in Holdenville. Numerous local families hosted gatherings and attended events, including 4 H roundup results and visits to Will Rogers Museum, OSU Stillwater, and the Church of Christ.

Odis Vinson Hershal Vinson Duncan J. P. Owens Oakland Calif Robert Bob) L. Cain Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville Church of Christ Atwood Cemetery Mr. Cain Earl Legg

Sunday Guests Of Mrs Betty Bell

Sunday visitors included her nephew and wife aged about sixty, Mrs Clifford Mauldin, as named in the informal local social notes.

Betty Bell Agee Clifford Mauldin Aoli

Muse Couple Return From Wetumka Visit

Mr and Mrs Edgar Muse came home Tuesday from Wetumka after visiting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs R G Flemming.

Edgar Muse Wetumka R. G. Flemming

Mrs Gertrude Craft Dies in Plainview Tex Services Held

Mr and Mrs A E Craft learned of the death of Mrs Gertrude Craft sister in law to Mr Craft. She died Thursday in Plainview Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Pontotoc.

A. E. Craft

Mrs. Edna Williams Visits Family In Oklahoma City

Mrs. Edna Williams of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. John Smallfield. They visited John Smallfield at San Frances Nursing Home and called on Mr. and Mrs. Ochis Inman in Holdenville on Saturday.

Sam Nelson Summers Chapel Nelson Warren Nelson Edna Williams Oklahoma City John Smallfield

Owens Couple Name Sons After Tucson Birth

Mr. and Mrs. Lyndle Owens of Tucson Arizona welcomed two sons born April 26 in a local hospital. The mother is the former Charolette Julian. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Julian of Ada and Charlie Wilkinson of Allen. Visiting Sunday with Mrs. Lois Hancock included son and family J W Hancock and children Sem inile.

Mike Mark Lyndle Owens Tucson Ariz Owens Charolette Julian Ellis Julian Ada Charlie Wilkinson Allen Lois Hancock J. W. Hancock Seminile Seminole

Sunday Guests of the Wilkinsons Include Local Visitors

Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wilkinson included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ashlock and daughter Judy, Donna Stuart of Seminole, Mrs. Ellis Julian and Rickey of Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Russell with Wayne of Jenks.

Charlie Wilkinson Jim Ashlock Judy Donna Stuart Seminole Ellis Julian Rickey Ada Charles Russell Wayne Jenks

Weekend Guests and A Wedding In Allen Oklahoma

Weekend guests of Mrs. Pearl McCarn included her nephew Thomas Moran and wife from San Diego with Wilburton Earl Davis and other McCarn relatives visiting Holdenville Ada and Atwood. Cleda Jean Vandever married Brooks Palmer in the First Baptist Church of Allen with Rev. David Forester officiating. Vandever is the daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Vandever of Atwood. Brooks Palmer is the son of Alice Palmer of Allen and Bert Palmer.

Pearl McCarn Thomas Moran San Diego Calif Tom Moran Wilburton Earl Davis Midwest City Robert McCarn Holdenville Kenneth McCarn Ada Doyle Duncan Guy McCarn David McCain Fenton McCain Atwood Cleda Jean Vandever Brooks Palmer First Baptist Church Allen David Forester Clyde Vandever Brooks Alice Palmer Bert Palmer

Vaness School Sends Sixteen to Interscholastic Meet

Sixteen boys from Vaness School and agriculture instructor C. T. Holland attended the interscholastic meet on an unspecified date.

Lynda Golden Vaness School C. T. Holland

Revival Set at Union Hill Baptist May 6 to 12

Attendance at Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday morning was 51 with Rev. Don Newby preaching. Special songs featured Laura Haines and Mike Palmer. Visitors included Roberta Scoggins and Ruby Simpkins family, and Etta Garrett was the winner. Bible school runs May 20 to 24.

Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Laura Haines Mike Roberta Scoggins Ruby Simpkins Russell Gray Etta Garrett Pam Adams Joni Adams Myra Nell Garrett Mike Palmer Mack Welch

Weekend Guests and Visits Spread Through Arlington Community

Mr and Mrs C C Bacon of Arlington Texas were weekend guests of Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham. Warren Cunningham visited the group Sunday while the Cunningham couple also called on Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes Friday. Ray Kemp and Frank Cunningham families fished at Arbuckle Lake Thursday. The Cunningham couple visited Ray Kemp Friday and Jimmy Musgrove of Oklahoma City visited Stanley Goodman Monnie Jerry and Stanley Jr Sunday.

C. C. Bacon Arlington Tex Frank Cunningham Warren Cunningham Jimmy Musgrove Oklahoma City Stanley Goodman Monnie, Jerry and Stanley Jr

Joneses Host Guests in Fairview Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs J B Jones welcomed guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Gene Steele and daughters Barbara and Beverly in Fairview. Dr and Mrs F L Hambrick of Poteau visited J B Jones on Tuesday.

J. B. Jones Gene Steele Barbara Beverly Fairview F. L. Hambrick Poteau

Ada Ladies Visit Multiple Homes In Local Socials

Ada residents including Mrs. Theo Perry Mrs. Hester Horton and Mrs. Katy Latimer visited Daisy Binion and Sybil Collins with Nora Roper and others. Recurrent visits tied to F O Jones household feature Benny Jones Kenny Glen Jones and extended family members across several days.

Theo Perry Hester Horton Katy Latimer Ada Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Jim Kirkes Nora Lancaster Allie Sepps Jack Sybil Collins Nora Roper Brumley Ella Baldon Roper Mrs. Collins

Mrs Pat Bethune Visits Tilley Family in Huntsville

Mrs Pat Bethune and her twins, from Huntsville Alabama, visited Mr Johnnie Tilley and Mrs Tilley along with another couple, sharing time at their home.

Pat Bethune Huntsville Ala Johnnie Tilley

Local visitors and fishing trip noted on weekend

Debra Henderson spent Sunday afternoon with Lynda Golden. Carol and Teresa also visited. Regie Rowe Marvin and CerRal Tarron and Mike Golden went fishing at the Alexander watershed Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodges Ada Mrs. Effie Welch Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bandy California visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden Mike and Lynda Friday.

Debra Henderson Lynda Golden Carol Teresa Regie Rowe Marvin Cerral Tarron Mike Golden Joe Hodges Ada Effie Welch Dallas Earl Bandy California Robert Golden Mike Lynda

Oklahoma City families visit Sunday gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gray with Ricky and Russell visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gay and children, Mrs. Zelma Martin and children and Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Gray in Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Bob Gray Ricky and Russell Joe Gay Zelma Martin Thurman Gray Oklahoma City

Haines Family Active in Ada 4-H and Local Events

Mrs. Laura Haines Susan and Ina Haines attended a Tuesday 4-H roundup at the Church of Christ Ada. Mike Haines placed second in a photography talk. Laura Haines joined Pickett Extension Homemakers meeting at Wanda Robbins home Pecan Grove. Harold Haines attended Pontotoc County Teacher's Banquet at East Central State College with Rev. Leonard Holloway guest speaker. Friday the Haineses and Mike attended East Central production of The Happy Time.

Laura Haines Susan Ina Haines Church of Christ, Ada Mike Haines Pickett Extension Homemakers Wanda Robbins Pecan Grove Harold Haines Pontotoc County East Central State College Leonard Holloway Mike East Central

Social visits and party at Adams residence announced

Ann Lancaster and Mickala Delozier visited Mrs Daisy Bin i on Saturday. Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell Garrett visited Letha Stice a patient in Shawnee Medical Hospital recently. Myra Nell Garrett visited Betty Ayres Ada Monday. Ann and Janie Lancaster and Lynda Golden attended a movie Saturday night. Nell visited Mr and Mrs G D Stice and Letha Cushing over the weekend. Visiting Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams were many guests including Mike Palmer Vickie Andrews Laura Pederson Teresa Golden Sandy Allen Lynn Rhynes Debbie Allen Dearl Newby and others. Mr and Mrs Adams hosted a party Friday night with a large turnout.

William Henson Tommy Johnson Johnnie Allen Alvin McAnally Billy Wayne McAnally Bill McAnally Vickie Linda Ada Etta Garrett Myra Nell Letha Stice Shawnee Medical Hospital Myra Nell Garrett Betty Ayres Billy Joe Adams Mike Palmer Vickie Andrews Laura Pederson Teresa Golden Sandy Allen Lynn Rhynes Debbie Allen Jearl Dearl Newby Doyle Newby Donald Delozier Gary Delozier Nora Roper Sybil Collins Troy Ward Fern King Ann Houston Samuel Lavona Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Stephen

Community notices on neighbors and schedule changes

A reader notes neighbors delivered food to a family and visits occurred among residents including Duke Kye oe and several families in Charlene Debbie Kevin Bazil, El mer Sellers Randell Minnie Sellers, and Wanda Copen. Daylight saving time caused delays with school buses and church services while residents visited Mrs. Albert Simpkins area.

Ann Bottoms Duke Kye Oe Charles Coplen Lee Keeling Charlene Debbie Kevin Bazil Elmer Sellers Randell Minnie Sellers Chickasha Wanda Copen Thaddeus Smith Georgia Sue Smith

Homer Bible School Plans Announced for May

Mrs. L. E. Brewer thanks readers for subscription to the Weekly and invites all to start planning for the Homer Bible School in May with the exact date to be announced later.

Wilmolene Golden L. E. Brewer Mrs. Brewer Homer Bible School

Family visitors listed in Sid Walton home scenes

The narrative records visitors at the Sid Walton home over a weekend. It names Johnny Western and his wife, Moore. grandparents Berry Bishop and Ada. aunt Jewel Mc Kinney of Ontario California. visitors Lloyd Nickell from Oklahoma City. and Sunday guests Mark Jenkins Kevin Allen Francis Bud Walton and Ruby Platt from Sasakwa.

Johnny Western Moore Berry Bishop Ada Jewel McKinney Ontario Calif Sid Walton Lloyd and Mary Nickell Oklahoma City Walton Mark Jenkins Kevin Allen Francis Bud Walton Ruby Platt Sasakwa

Mrs Malloy and Lilley Host Weekend Guests

Mrs. Malloy of Wetumka spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs S A Lilley. Mr and Mrs Raymond of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs S A Lilley and Carl Tharp.

Malloy Wetumka S. A. Lilley Raymond Oklahoma City Carl Tharp

Mrs Gold en and family visit Pendergrasses in Oakman

Mrs Wilmorene Golden and children Floy Charles Claudette Lawrence and Diana join Judy Saford visiting Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass in Oakman Wednesday for a family gathering.

J. R. Pendergrass Oakman Wilmorene Golden Floy Charles Claudette Lawrence Diana Judy Saford

Local Science Fair Highlight At Byng Friday Night

Mrs Wilmolene Golden and Charles attended a science fair at Byng Friday night. Charles entered a project about hatching baby chickens from a homemade incubator.

Wilmolene Golden Charles Byng Floy Diana Claudette Lawrence J. R. Pendergrass Oakman Judy Sanford Claudette Golden

Ada Residents Visit Dale Tilley Household

Mr and Mrs Bobby Stroud and Mr and Mrs Earl Bryant of Ada visited in the Dale Tilley home Friday. Mr and Mrs Adria White Patricia and Joyce visited Mr and Mrs Dale Tilley Brenda and Jeffrey Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Dale Tilley,

Bobby Stroud Earl Bryant Ada Dale Tilley Adria White Patricia Joyce Brenda Jeffrey

Weekend Gatherings Highlight Paola Valley Social Ties

Brenda and Jeffery visited Mr and Mrs Bill LaMarr in Pauls Valley on Sunday afternoon. Diana Golden stayed with Mr and Mrs Tilley and Jeffery and Brenda from Friday night through Saturday.

Brenda Jeffery Bill LaMarr Pauls Valley Diana Golden Mrs. Tilley

Minnesota Forest Lands Build Surplus Timber Stocks

Minnesota's forest lands are growing wood faster than removal, with surplus supplies of species like aspen, miscellaneous hardwoods, tamarack, and birch building rapidly, according to the state conservation department.

ST. Paul, Minn Minnesota State Conservation Department

Roman Art Was Decoration Not Noble Expression

The passage contrasts Roman use of art with Greek aims, claiming Romans used art for decoration and show rather than elevating great ideas or emotions. It argues a cultural difference in purpose and seriousness between ancient civilizations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cecil Huckeby Dennis Huckeby George Huckeby George Huckebys R. R. Gibson Hoye Walser Chillicothe Bill Gibson Jan and Jerry Kenneth Gibson Ross Smith Davis W. W. Gibson Dale Long Pamela Tammy Jessica Corpus Christi Homer Prentice Sidney Long Hermitage Sidney Vet Pearson Cecil Long Will Rogers Museum Claremore OSU Stillwater Clem Stone FFA Larry Gray Vernon Wall Mack McCauley Jackie Osborn Glen Golden Carroll Stonecipher Johnnie Long Charles Ownbey Joe Henry Ronald Dansby Kenney Nessell Everett Wall Douglas Audie Teel Reba Red Stringer Fort Worth Teel Frank Roddy Delazier Vickie Palmer Andy Andrews Billie Adams Pam Horace Fortenberry Silver Bells Walter McAnally Gene Fortenberry Junior Rhynes Michelle Vaness James Rhynes Gary McAnally Duke Rhynes J. T. Tatum Jeg Rhynes Phillip Poindexter James Bottoms Debbie Coplen Glenn Treas Wanda Coplen Bill Turner Sam Turner Katherine Shea Donna Mary Ann Janice Purcell Billie Turner Terry Johnny Connie Beecher City Sam Sliger Bristow Don Steele Bidley Kevin Ray T. J. Jared Tulsa Church of Goe Jared Mrs Union Hill The Bible School Benny Jones Kenny Glen Jones F. O. Jones Stephen Newby Joni Rhonda Earl Rose Ann Lancaster Mickala Delozier Daisy Bini Ann and Janie Lancaster B. M. “Mack Welch FE John Sweeney Norma Keith Albert Simpkins Homer Vailivu WWEI Phillip Wilson Doris Wilson Bertha Lee Oklahoma Canoilia Federal Deposit Og&e E Electric Service
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