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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1968

Page

2

Roff postmaster retires. council changes at city meeting

Stanley Roff, Roff postmaster for 20 years, retired at month end and Dave Davis succeeded him as postmaster. The city council saw chairmanship change as Dave Davis resigned and Paul Wilson became chair with Dick Pipes filling a vacancy. Also notes include local visits, lime on poke crop, and residents moving to Washington State.

Stanley Roff Roff Dave Davis Paul Wilson Dick Pipes

Extension Homemakers Tour Group Members Named

Roff Extension Homemakers Club members who joined the county education tour to McAlester on Tuesday were Mrs. Harold Davis Mrs. Ralph Burleson Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Mrs. Raymond Laseman.

Roff Extension Homemakers Club McAlester Harold Davis Ralph Burleson Herbert Griffith Raymond Laseman

Mrs Clay Johnson Hosts Visit From Condren Family

Mrs Clay Johnson welcomed her daughter Sue Condren and her family the Tuttle clan for a weekend visit. The gathering highlighted family ties and shared moments at the Johnson home.

Clay Johnson Sue Condren Tuttle

Ross High claims Class C state baseball title at Fort Cobb

Ross High School in Class C won the state baseball championship at Fort Cobb on Saturday. The team had earlier captured the Class C basketball crown two months prior, marking a second Class C state championship for the program. Dale Fairchilds and Beaucham Bunyard attended the game.

Ross High School Fort Cobb Dale Fairchilds Beaucham Bunyard

Mrs. Hathaway Visits Colorado for Graduation

Mrs. Beulah Hathaway travels Tuesday to Colorado to visit her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chaney. She will attend the graduation exercises of her grandson Allen Suddath.

Beulah Hathaway Bill Chaney Colorado Allen Suddath

Visiting Kin Bring Together Ebries Wade and Balthrops

Donna Balthrop visits Mr and Mrs Ted Ebrie on Monday joined by sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Nolan Wade.

Donna Balthrop Ted Ebrie Nolan Wade

Knighten Family Visited by Sister Mrs Manuel

Visiting Mr and Mrs John Knighten Sunday was his sister Mrs Manuel.

John Knighten Manuel

Weekend Guests Reported for Mr and Mrs Allen

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Allen included their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Vern Wilson and son from Mc Alester and Mrs Allen's brother and family Mr and Mrs Claude Miller and family.

John Allen Vern Wilson McAlester Allen Claude Miller

Tulsa Family Ties Highlight Myers Visits

Mrs. Pearl Myers of Tulsa spent two weeks with her son Buford Myers and family including Kenny. J C Thomas and Lisa of Tulsa visited Buford Myers. Susie Holliday and Beulah Holliday of Ada joined the Myers at Byng for the baccalaureate services. Betty Kelly visited her mother, Mrs. Buford Myers, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Myers were mentioned in the visit list.

Pearl Myers Tulsa Buford Myers Kenny J. C. Thomas Lisa Susie Holliday Beulah Holliday Ada Byng Betty Kelly Paul Myers

Brenda Caudle Visited Sister in Ada on Sunday

Brenda Caudle visited her sister in Ada this past Sunday. The brief note records a family visit occurring in Ada with no additional details.

Brenda Caudle Ada Sunday

Mrs Clifford Creek Visits Bray Parents on Monday

Mrs Clifford Creek visited her parents Mr and Mrs D E Bray on Monday indicating family ties and a routine social visit noted in local society pages.

Mrs Don Balthrop and Father Visit Ada Relatives

Mrs Don Balthrop and her father M C Stonecipher visited her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs W A Coffman in Ada on Monday.

Don Balthrop M. C. Stonecipher W. A. Coffman Ada

Mrs Gentry Visits Mother in Valley View Hospital

Mrs Gentry visited her mother Mrs Katie Davis who was a patient at Valley View Hospital on Tuesday.

C. A. Gentry Katie Davis Valley View Hospital

Death of Earl Wood in California Funeral held in Sasakwa

Earl Wood aged 53, son of Nash Wood and brother of Mrs. Tom Palmer, died Wednesday at his California home. Funeral services were held Monday at the Spring Indian Baptist Church in Sasakwa. Surviving are two brothers Frank Wood and Jimmy Harjo and a sister Mrs. Armanda Jones, formerly of this community.

Earl Wood Nash Wood Tom Palmer California Spring Indian Baptist Church Sasakwa Frank Wood Jimmy Harjo Armanda Jones

Balthrop Family, Recital, and Picnic Attendances

Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop Tracy and Dee Ann visited Mr and Mrs Doc Bebee Sunday. Miss Marsha Balthrop gave a piano recital in Horace Mann Auditorium. Teresa Balthrop and Edith Sanders attended. Barbara Treat stayed with Donna Balthrop. Donna Balthrop Barbara Treat and Doug Grant joined the Grant families for a picnic in Platt National Park Sulphur. Bruce Balthrop visiting Bobby Service. Eugene Pierce and Bobby Service

Jerry Balthrop Tracy Dee Ann Doc Bebee Marsha Balthrop Horace Mann Auditorium Teresa Balthrop Edith Sanders Barbara Treat Donna Balthrop Doug Grant Grant Platt National Park Sulphur Bruce Balthrop Bobby Service Eugene Pierce

OG&E Station To Be Largest In Oklahoma

OG&E plans a major Seminole power plant with four units totaling over 2 million kilowatts. Initial construction will employ about 300 workers, rising to 35 permanent staff after operation begins. The plant links to a 345kV line from Oklahoma City to El Dorado, tying into OG&E’s expanding system in Oklahoma and western Arkansas.

Og&e Oklahoma Oklahoma City Kennedy Seminole Arkansas Louisiana el Dorado Ark Shreveport Mississippi Tennessee Shreveport-El Dondo Horseshoe Lake Harrah

Inez Richmond retires after 45 years in education

Longtime Ada teacher Inez Richmond retires after a 45 year career spanning Horace Mann High School Ada High School and church work. She earned degrees from East Central Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma and collected honors including Ada Teacher of the Year and educator of the month. She plans church training work and time for reading and family.

Horace Mann East Central Oklahoma State University Richmond Oklahoma Educaaion Association OEA Delta Kappa Gamma American Association of University Women and Librarian Associations Masonic Ada Pontotoc County East Central State College Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association Bill Texas First Baptist Church Banner Association

Mrs Eva Foreman on visits and medical trips

Mrs Eva Foreman made a business trip to Coalgate and traveled to Ada for a medical checkup. She is visiting at Seminole with a son and at St Louis with a daughter. Mrs Walter McWethy and Tammy joined dinner Tuesday with Lois Clifford. Mrs Millie Smith visited Foreman Thursday.

Lois Clifford Walter McWethy Tammy Eva Foreman Coalgate Ada Millie Smith Foreman Seminole St. Louis

Mr and Mrs Anderson Visit with McWethys on Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Anderson visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter McWethy. The gathering included several local relatives and friends.

John Anderson Walter McWethy

Williams Family Dines With Brooks in Ada

Mr and Mrs Burtis Williams hosted Stephen and David for dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada.

James Stringer Released From Valley View Hospital

James Stringer has been released from Valley View Hospital after a period of treatment. No further medical updates were provided.

James Stringer Valley View Hospital

Carl Rhynes Jr. Visits Mrs. Jim Guinn in Denison

Carl Rhynes Jr. of Denison Texas visited Tuesday with Mrs. Jim Guinn. The informal call took place at Mrs. Guinn's home and reflects social correspondence of the period.

Local Families Exchange Visits Across Towns

Mrs. Mattie Junkets returned home from Mc Allen Texas after visiting relatives. She and Mrs. Jim Guinn met Tuesday. Carl Rhynes Sr. of Denison Texas visited with Mrs. Guinn on Thursday. Jim Guinn returned from Drumright and had dinner with the Guinns. The Guinns hosted visitors and Jackie Loyd stayed with Debbie Clifford Thursday night. Luther Crum and Mrs. Hugh Sweat visited Mrs. Lois Clifford’s family Thursday. The Leaders hosted weekend guests from Diana and Ada. Debbie Clifford and Davey Johnston visited the Leaders Friday afternoon. The Clifford, Ronnie, and Leader families spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks in Ada. Debbie Clifford spent the weekend with Darlene and Sheila Midkiff.

Mattie Junkets McAllen Tex Jim Guinn Carl Rhynes Sr Denison Roy Elkins Coalgate Clarence Guinn Drumright Mr. Guinn Mrs. Guinn Guinns Jackie Loyd Debbie Clifford Luther Crum Hugh Sweat Lois Clifford Donnie Ronnie Wolf Charles Leader Diana Donna Kay Davey Johnston Donna Donald Brooks Ada Darlene Shelia Midkiff

Mrs Hazel Stewart Visits Archers in Phoenix Area

Mrs Hazel Stewart and grandson Larry Lee Powers of Phoenix Arizona spent the week with her mother Mrs Aubrey Archer Linda Stewart Powers visited recently with the Archers Sam Archer of Ada visited Sun

Hazel Stewart Larry Lee Powers Phoenix, Ariz Aubrey Archer Linda Stewart Powers The Archers Sam Archer Ada

Homemakers Tour Pontotoc County Extension Group

Lula Homemakers toured Pontotoc County Extension Homemakers Tuesday led by Mrs W B Hokett Mrs Lee Cross Mrs Claude Slader Mrs Fred Wof ford and Mrs Doyin Stonecipher they left at 7 a m and returned to Ada at 5 30 p m with lunch in McAlester.

Lula Homemakers Pontotoc

Mrs Hokett and Mrs Cross Visit Lula Residents

Mrs W B Hokett and Mrs Lee Cross visited Tuesday with Mrs Knox Sweat in Lula. Mr and Mrs Lon Cooper of Lula visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs W B Hokett.

W. B. Hokett Lee Cross Knox Sweat Lula Lon Cooper

Oklahoma couple visits in-law kin with Jackie

Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Good of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Sug Loyd her husband and Jackie, visiting at their home with family.

Dickie Good Oklahoma City Sug Loyd Jackie

Local Residents Visit Over Weekend

Families including Mr and Mrs Homer Evans Ada Bernie Jerry and Terry Ellis Stonewall George Flowers Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweat and Patti attended Mrs Pat Ellis. The Smiths Frisco and Mrs James Stringer visited Sunday afternoon. J O Ellis and Pat Ellis hosted visitors Saturday night.

Homer Evans Ada Bernie Jerry Terry Ellis Stonewall George Flowers Hugh Sweat Patti Pat Ellis Dave Smith Frisco James Stringer J. O. Ellis

Hokett Dinner Hosts and Sunday Visits

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hokett entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Odus Frederick. They were visited Sunday afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks, Lula, and Mrs. Knox Sweat.

W. B. Hokett Odus Frederick Ra Walter Brooks Lula Knox Sweat

Local guests visit area families in Oklahoma

Mrs. Blanch Cornelius of El Reno and Mrs. Lula Rogers of Pauls Valley recently visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hokkett. Also calling were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murphy and Ginger of Stonewall and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith with Ida and Mary in Francis.

Weekend Visits Across Towns Highlight Area Socials

Numerous families from Oklahoma City Prague Sasakwa and Stonewall visited relatives in Coal County over the weekend. Messages mention Joe Brashears and Killens plus Turner and Brashiers as hosts and attendees with multiple trips to Durant and Tulsa for baseball and events.

Durant Couple Visits Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs T O McIntire of Durant visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bill Buzbee. Mr and Mrs Bill Buzbee and Lisa Harkins visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Cecil Glover.

T. O. McIintire Durant Bill Buzbee Lisa Harkins Cecil Glover

Couple from Massachusetts Meets Caton Family in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Jack Caton travel to Oklahoma City on Monday to visit Mrs Caton's mother who hails from Massachusetts.

Jack Caton Oklahoma City Mrs. Caton Massachusetts

Guinn Visits Drumright To Help Remodel Family Home

Jim Guinn traveled to Drumright on Tuesday to visit his son and wife Mr and Mrs Clarence Guinn. He assisted with remodeling their residence.

Jim Guinn Drumright Clarence Guinn

Mrs Palmer and Da vid Visit with Mrs Palmer

Mrs. Robert Palmer and Da vid visited Tuesday with Mrs. L. C. Palmer.

Tupelo School Names New Janitor

Frank Sluder is the new janitor at Tupelo School. He will work with Harvey Bullard on maintenance of the high school building and grounds. He resides at Lula with his wife and daughter who attends Lula school.

Tupelo Frank Sluder Tupelo School Sluder Harvey Bullard Lula

Students Named to Honor Rolls for Six-Week Period

The superintendent’s honor roll lists Kay Jones Jimmy Parrish Shelia Midkiff Vonda Cooper Patti Fowler Brenda Crawford Debbie Caruthers Debbie Howell Marcia Harter Charlotte Canida Donald Hogue Lecia Deaton Russell Smith. The principal’s honor roll lists Naomi Caton Jackie Caton Belinda Hayes Glenn Deaton Phyllis Daniel Marvel Walton Jackie Wofford Mike Kirby Kay Howell Betsy Johnston Deloris Jones Beverly Caruthers Bonnie Perry Steve Dunn Vickie Parnell Ricky May Sharon Caton Frances Snow Betty Bowerman Faye Jones.

Kay Jones Jimmy Parrish Shelia Midkiff Vonda Cooper Patti Fowler Brenda Crawford Debbie Caruthers Debbie Howell Marcia Harter Charlotte Canida Donald Hogue Lecia Deaton Russel Smith Naomi Caton Jackie Caton Belinda Hayes Glenn Deaton Phyllis Daniel Marvel Walton Jackie Wofford Mike Kirby Kay Howell Betsy Johnston Deloris Jones Beverly Caruthers Bonnie Perry Steve Dunn Vickie Parnell Ricky May Sharon Caton Frances Snow Betty Bowerman Faye Jones

Tupelo High Seniors Set May Events For Baccalaureate and Commencement

Tupelo High School schedules baccalaureate services for the senior class on May 12 at 8 p.m. and commencement on May 16 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Seniors listed include Ronald Thompson Gloria Morrison Marlin McKay Darlene Midkiff Dickie Clifford Sandra Brashier Lonnie Batchelor Evelyn Jones Ricky Krebs Roger Massey Iris Alexander Susie Cochran Robert Harkins Jackie Parks Dennis Frazier Sue Cooper Elmer Bruner Andrew Cochran Janell Culver J B Litten Naomi Caton Mike Kirby Frances Snow Ronnie Bills Billy Jones Joyce Brown.

Tupelo High School Ronald (Shorty) Thompson Gloria Morrison Marlin McKay Darlene Midkiff Dickie Clifford Sandra Brashier Lonnie Batchelor Evelyn Jones Ricky Krebbs Roger Massey Iris Alexander Susie Cochran Robert Harkins Jackie Edith Parks Dennis Frazier Sue Cooper Elmer Bruner Andrew Cochran Janell Culver J. B. Litten Naomi Caton Mike Kirby Frances Snow Ronnie Bills Billy Jones Joyce Brown

Eighth grade commencement set for May 15 in auditorium

Notes reveal eighth grade commencement scheduled Wednesday May 15 in the Tupelo auditorium. Local items report Tupelo baseball team lost to Stonewall at Tupelo Heights on Sunday.

Tupelo Stonewall

Mrs Faye Woods and Sister Visit

Mrs Faye Woods and her sister Mrs Bessie Bills were noted as visitors in a short society item.

Faye Woods Bessie Bills

Welch Family Visits From Far Cities Return to Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Danny Phares of Coalgate visit Sunday night with Lillian Welch grandmother Alan Welch Sr and family in Franklin Arizona. Their son Spec 4 Alan Welch Jr recently returned from Korea and daughter Carol Brasda Norma and George from Silver City New Mexico join for the week with Lillian Welch. The group went to Coalgate Monday to visit sister Helen Phares and Donna.

Alan Buddy) Welch Sr Franklin Ariz Spec Alan Welch Jr Korea Carol Brasda Norma George Silver City N. M Lillian Welch Coalgate Helen Phares Donna

Stonecipher Family Headlines Local Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher hosted visitors including Mrs Vernon Thedford from Ashland and Mr and Mrs Doyin Stonecipher with Larry Lula on Saturday night. Josie Killen visited Friday. The Stoneciphers also made business trips to Coalgate and Ada recently.

A. C. Stonecipher Vernon Thedford Ashland Doyin Stonecipher Larry Lula Josie Killen A. C

Harden Family Visit Featured at Snow Household

Ada residents Arlene and Jamie Harden spent Friday night with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Snow. Their father James Harden joined Saturday. Nell Smith and daughters Darlene and Elwanda visited Sunday with the Snows, Nell Smith being Dewey Snow’s sister. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Walkup and Ronnie had dinner Sunday with the Snow family.

Arlene Jamie Harden Ada Mrs Dewey Snow James Harden Nell Smith Darlene Elwanda Tulsa Mrs. Ronald Walkup Ronnie Mrs. Dewey Snow

Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Holdenville Area

Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson of Holdenville visited Friday and Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson. Mr and Mrs Arville Jennings and Keith of Stonewall had Sunday dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson. Charles Leader of Wolf visited Sunday afternoon with the Johnsons.

Floyd Johnson Phillip and Jill Holdenville Harley Johnson Arville Jennings Keith Stonewall Charles Leader Wolf Johnsons

Lake Texoma Sunday Fishing Trip Among Friends

Mr and Mrs A W Morgan met friends at Lake Texoma on Sunday and enjoyed luck fishing. Mrs Jack Guffey Cathey and Jackie visited with her mother Mrs Cora McLellan of Cottonwood. Lynn Jarrell and daughters from Okmulgee stayed Friday night with Mr and Mrs Jack Guffey. A J Ward stationed at Fort Sill tried to call his mother Sunday and instead reached his grandmother Mrs Cora McLellan.

A. W. Morgan Lake Texoma Jack Guffey Cathey Jackie Cora McLellan Cottonwood Lynn Jarrell Okmulgee A. J. Ward Fort Sill

Local visitors from Ashland and Dallas call on Smith family

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Miller of Ashland visited Saturday with Mrs. James Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stovall of Dallas spent the weekend with her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Charles and Russel.

Randy Miller Ashland James Smith Hugh Stovall Dallas Charles Russel

Romines Family Sunday Visits In Coalgate

Mr and Mrs D E Romines and their sons David Jerry Roger and Ricky had Sunday dinner with Debora and Jesse Weller. Norbie Romines with Joe and Robbie visited with Dave Romines family. Dave Romines went to the Hurley Ruth Wilson Manor in Coalgate, formerly lived at Stonewall.

D. E. Romines David Jerry Roger Ricky Debora Weller Jesse Norbie Romines Joe Robbie Dave Romines Coalgate Hurley Ruth Wilson Manor Stonewall

Mrs Brashiers Hosts Surprise Birthday Supper

Mrs Robert Brashiers held a surprise birthday supper Wednesday night for her husband Robert. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bill Lowden Christie and Mr and Mrs Charles Harter Mr and Mrs Odus Jennings.

Robert Brashiers Robert Bill Lowden Christie Charles Harter Odus Jennings

Ada Texas visitors share Sunday with local residents

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mullins of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Coplin with Donnie and Kim visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newberry and Sonya in Wiley Texas.

Leon Mullins Ada Doug Coplin Donnie Kim Wiley Tex Frank Newberry Sonya

Local residents host guests over the weekend

R. W. Criss dined Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Morgan. Patricia Lovelass of Ada visited Sunday afternoon. Bob Franklin and children from Atoka came Saturday to see the Morgans. R. B. Cox of Allen and wife visited Addie Prichard on Sunday and Prichard returned home with them.

R. W. Criss E. E. Morgan E. E. Morgans Patricia Lovelass Ada Bob Franklin Atoka R. B. Cox, Allen Addie Prichard Prichard

Mrs Velma Burgess Visits Coal Gate With Mrs Lackey

Mrs Velma Burgess of Coal Gate visited Sunday with Mrs Eugene Lackey.

Mrs Shirley Sims and Jerri Gay Visit Clarita

Mrs Shirley Sims and Jerri Gay spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Ray in Clarita.

Shirley Sims Jerri Gay Cecil Ray Clarita

Mrs Jewel Davis Visits Stonewall With Harkins Kin

Mrs Jewel Davis visited Friday with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Pike Harkins in Stonewall.

Jewel Davis Mrs. Pike Harkins Stonewall

Mrs Levene Scarsdale Released From Tinker AFB Oklahoma City

Mrs Levene Scarsdale who had been hospitalized at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City was discharged and is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A M Carter.

Levene Scarsdale Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma City A. M. Carter

Palmer Family Visits Brother Brother in Oklahoma City Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Palmer with Mickey and Tammy visited Saturday and Sunday with her brother Dillard Stone who is a patient in an Oklahoma City hospital. Mrs. Joe Brown and Mrs. Leona Allen of Coalgate visited their brother Dillard Stone Friday.

Mary Laseman W. W. Price Pratt, Perry Baptist Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City W. T. Carr Leroy Towsend Archie Angel Charlotte L. C. Palmer Mickey Tammy Dillard Stone Joe Brown Leona Allen Coalgate Frig

Palmer Family Visit Spans Taft California Meet

Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer and their children Jana and David visited Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Don Gregory and son Taft California and Mr and Mrs M O Canida.

Robert Palmer Jana David Don Gregory Taft Calif M. O. Canida

Mrs. L. L. Moore Visits Mother in Kingsport

Mrs. L. L. Moore of Kingsport Tennessee visited recently with her mother Mrs. Frances Evans and returned home Saturday.

L. L. Moore Kingsport Tenn Frances Evans

Local visitors meet Buck Taylor and Betty Taylor group

Mr and Mrs J G Arrington of Clovis New Mexico Mrs Bob Barnes of Jonesboro Arkansas and Mrs David Connor and Chris sie of Morgantown North Carolina visited recently with Mr and Mrs Buck Taylor in Centrahoma Oklahoma Mrs Betty Taylor Larry...

Cheryl Kathleen Steve Buck Taylor C. V. Taylor Larry Bob Barnes Jonesboro Ark David Connor Christie Morgantown N. C Chilren J. G. Arrington Clovis N. M Chrissie Centrahoma Betty Taylor

Elevator Ride Sparks Lesson on Grace and Service

A messenger quits after a day of stair climbing in a tall building. The boss reveals elevators exist, teaching that Christians overwork when relying on their own power and should ride God’s grace to sustain service. The tale contrasts human effort with divine aid.

Christ

Taft Family Visiting Taft Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Don Gregory and their son are visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs M O Canada the Gregorys come from Taft California to spend time with family.

Don Gregory Mrs. M Canada Gregorys Taft, Calif

Batchelor Welcomes Baby Boy Steven Edward

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ed Batchelor celebrate the birth of their first child, a son named Steven Edward, born May 7. Paternal grandparents are Leonard Batchelor and Mrs. Jo N. Cagburn, all of Tupelo.

Joe Ed Batchelor Steven Edward Leonard Batchelor Jo N. Cagburn Tupelo

Harkins Daughter Breaks Collar Bone Saturday

Karen Harkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Harkins broke her collar bone Saturday. Karen is a first grade student at Tupelo. Mrs Vivian Burrow and a friend from Midwest City visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Robert Brashiers. Mrs Burrow is Mrs Brashiers sister.

Clarita Robert Brashiers Karen Harkins Jimmy Harkins Karen Tupelo Vivian Burrow Midwest City Burrows Mrs. Brashiers

Local Visits Highlight Shawnee Society Circle

Mr and Mrs Charlie Cobb of Shawnee visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dee Hyatt. Also present were Mrs Ruth Hyatt and Mr and Mrs Henry Gary of Coleman. They called on Mr and Mrs Charlie Richardson of Wapanucka.

Charlie Cobb Shawnee Dee Hyatt Floyd Johnson Phillip and Jill Holdenville Ruth Hyatt Henry Gary Coleman Charlie Richardson Wapanucka

Weekend Visit Ties McCurdy to Kaisers and Enid

Martin McCurdy spent the weekend with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kaiser and children Enid. He also visited Mrs. McCurdy, who is visiting the Kaisers.

Martin McCurdy Mrs Harry Kaiser Enid Mrs. McCurdy Kaisers

Arthur Morgan Wins Ada Bowling Center meet

Arthur Morgan took first place at Ada Bowling Center on Tuesday with a 663 series.

Arthur Morgan Ada

Poke Salad Hunt Leads to Canning by Ada Women

Mrs. Ruby Evans Ada and Mrs. Pat Ellis went poke salad hunting Monday and canned some of the harvest.

Ruby Evans Ada Pat Ellis

Local visits span Coalgate Stonewall and Atoka communities

Grover Taylor and Grover Dale joined Linda Kathy Clarita and others in Coalgate and Gardener Taylor's circle with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Midkiff. Darlene Midkiff stayed Monday night with Naomi Caton while Mrs. Leroy Mason and Tammy hosted in Stonewall. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Phillips were also mentioned.

Grover Taylor Billy Grover Dale Gary Linda Kathy Clarita Helen Midkiff Darlene Coalgate Taylor Lisa Jerry Nicky Atoka E. L. Midkiff Darlene Midkiff Naomi Caton Leroy Mason Tammy Stonewall

Roff H D Club Sponsors Health Clinic Event

The Roff Extension Club held a Thursday morning health clinic at the clubhouse for adult women and children. County health nurse Mrs. Johnnie Kittrell led staff Paralee Hisle Dixie Gosnell and Hazel Dilbeck with about 90 children immunized and most women receiving TB shots. Two informative films were shown on breast cancer detection and family planning.

Roff Extension Club Johnnie Kittrell Paralee Hisle Dixie Gosnell Hazel Dilbeck Harold Davis Alvin Powell Ralph Burleson Jess Collins Everett Bryant Beulah Hathaway Mabel Rucker Raymond Laseman Herbert Griffith Billie Forman Rofs Club

McLish School Honors Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Bob Yelle is valedictorian and president of the senior class and student council. Madonna White is salutatorian and has been an active participant in multiple school projects and student activities.

Bob Yelle Madonna Whi

Local Ice Cream Social Hosts Prichard Palmer Families

Mr and Mrs Alfred Prichard and Mr and Mrs L C Palmer hosted a family ice cream gathering on Sunday with grandchildren Mickey Tammy Robert Prichard Janna and David present at the event.

Alfred Prichard L. C. Palmer Mickey Tammy Robert Prichard Janna David

Echols Visits Mother After Weekend

E. W. Echols of Ponca City spent Saturday night and Sunday with his mother Mrs. John Anderson, sharing time at her home.

E. W. Echols Ponca City John Anderson

Gentry Family Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma Towns

Mr and Mrs Kelley Gentry Kay and Teresa Pryor spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Wade Gentry. Mr and Mrs RB Gentry Tecumseh visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Nowlin Sasakwa and Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wade Gentry.

Kelley Gentry Kay Teresa Pryor Wade Gentry R. B. Gentry Tecumseh Frank Nowlin Sasakwa

Daniels Family Weekend Visit Notes

Lawton residents Mr and Mrs Leonard Daniels and their children spent Saturday night with Mrs Daniels parents Mr and Mrs Sam Sanders. Kim Daniels returned home after a week with her grandparents and Tommy Daniels is spending a week with his grandparents.

Leonard Daniels Lawton Sam Sanders Kim Daniels Tommy Daniels

Weekend Visit With Stone Family and Turpins

Mr and Mrs Darrel Stone and Karen visited over the weekend with her brother Frog Turpin and his parents Mr and Mrs Doyin Stoneciph, sharing time together in a family gathering.

Darrel Stonecipher Karen Frog Turpin Mrs. Doyin Stonecipher

Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Ada and Atoka

Mr and Mrs Leo James Jr and their children Kim Kelly and Keva spent the weekend with Leo James Sr in Ada. Betty Taylor visited her parents and Leo James Sr and his wife. Jim Guinn visited friends in Atoka. Johnny Stinnet, a Tupelo High School 1967 graduate, is home on leave and will depart for Vietnam May 23, visiting family and friends.

Leo James Jr Kim Kelly Keva Carnegie Leo James Sr Ada Betty Taylor Cheryl Kathleen Johnny Stinnet Tupelo High School Johnny Vietnam

McCollum to Leave Post Office After Year

McCollum and his wife announce they will leave their Ada post office posts this year ending a longer run than in 1962. They plan to travel to New York and Connecticut to visit family before future plans unfold. They have three grown children living in Northport Seattle and Huntington.

McCollum S. Francis Sidney Northport N.Y Robert Seattle E. E. Meek Huntington Conn McCollums Ada

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