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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
12
The Ada Weekly News lists delivery options with carrier and mail rates. Resident readers in Ada pay 3.00 by carrier, 5.00 by mail within Oklahoma, and 17.00 by mail outside Oklahoma.
The U S Postal Service designated May 17 22 as Mailbox Improvement Week urging residents to inspect and improve rural and city mailboxes. Ensure name and assigned number are visible to carriers and consider sturdy designs. The piece notes concerns about misuse and calls for effective pest control and safer, longer lasting methods.
If you love fancy horses come out to the big Arabian event this Sunday. Now in its third year the show features striking stock and Ada Shriners sponsor it for a good cause at McCall's Chapel.
A colloquial exploration of catfish feeding habits noting it will ingest a wide range of baits from worms and minnows to unusual items like strawberry pop and wheaties. The piece wryly suggests catfish could help solve waste problems by grinding up any material into fish food.
A poster ad for a circus prompts a copyright suit. Courts now protect ads, ruling that mere advertisements can be copyrighted, with protection limited to specific words and drawings rather than general ideas. Dishonest ads face weaker protection. courts stress truth in ad content and forbid monopolizing ideas.
AP reports the Pepsi Grand Prix circuit will include 35 tennis tournaments worldwide with a total prize fund of 250000 dollars. Women will participate in 20 events including the U S Open slated for August 30 to September 12 at Forest Hills.
An essay reflects on how each generation faces new demands from science, psychology, and social change. It ponders how older generations must adapt to raise wiser adults while managing costs, rights, and the shifting balance between freedom and responsibility.
The Sunday School lesson contrasts Amos and Hosea, noting both condemned Israel’s injustice and insincerity in worship while Hosea adds a theme of God’s steadfast love. It highlights God’s compassionate fatherly stance toward Israel, stressing unconditional divine love as the power to change.
Community notes list visits and dinners among Bul lard Monk Foreman Asendorf Norrises and others. Youth Choir practice urged. Local clergy, soldiers, and relatives share news of leave dates and upcoming church and school events.
Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson hosted eight of their ten children for Mothers Day. Guests included J R Linker Cheryl Robin Arville Jennings Stone well Donnie Johnson and Denice Stonewall Floyd Johnson Phil Jill Yeager Denver Johnson Glenda Mark Seminole Ray Skaggs Monte Gregg Danny Skaggs Todd and Ed Johnson Purcell along with Lloyd Wayne Goss Rhonda Ada. Visitors Sunday afternoon were Marcia Harter and Ruth Hyatt.
Mr and Mrs Richard Norton visited his parents Mr and Mrs W A Norton Saturday night. Mrs Donneta Norton and Dustin visited her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill and Bart Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Stephens and boys visited Mr and Mrs Richard Norton and family recently.
Mr and Mrs Clifton Tharp visited Mr and Mrs Bill Bean in Ada on Saturday night.
Attendance at the Assembly of God Sunday School reached 36, reflecting modest participation in the weekly service. The listing notes the number as a metric of church activity and community engagement for the period.
Sunday School attendance at the Nazarene Church counted 35. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tipton of Anadarko. Rev. Sam Newberry conducted services at the nursing home on Sunday.
Mrs Effie Tharp called on Mrs Margaret Younts last week. Mr and Mrs Bernard Nick and children Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Mr and Mrs Bill Beam visited Mr and Mrs Clifton Tharp recently.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Harber of Sulphur visited his sister and family Mr and Mrs Floyd Mc Neill and Bart last week. Mrs Juanita McNeill visited Mrs Louise Hill Ada Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Gene Winton and Addie Brooks visited Coal Gate on Monday. Don Johnson and Denice attended First Baptist Church in Tupelo Sunday with Don's parents Harley and Mrs. Johnson. Ruth Auten and Mrs Joe Winton with Lee Ann Ada were guests of the Griffins and Oma Skaggs. Lyle Boren of Oklahoma City recently stayed with Lloyd Goss.
Mrs. Pat Ellis and daughter Cheryl Linker visited relatives in California Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ellis and children hosted a Sunday dinner for Pat Ellis and Cheryl Linker. Also present were Mrs. Margie Kirby, Wanda, and Mrs. Hugh Sweat with Patti. Mrs Sweat prepared dinner for her mother.
Mrs Sammie Milligan and her two sons from Sulphur visited Mrs Doneta Norton in Dusty and Deena recently, sharing greetings and visits.
Mr and Mrs James Taylor of Healdton were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt. Acknowledgments note new weekly subscribers Viola Minac June Nickell the Rev Sam Newbery Mrs Jerry Scott and Callie Garrett.
Mrs. Laverne Chaddick spent Friday and Saturday with her son and family in Prague for the Prague Festival and returned home Saturday night. Sunday she and her daughter visited Sid Walton’s family in Sasakwa, where Sid’s father Bud Walton hosts them. Francis and Sid now live in Woodward. Chris Chaddick spent two days last week with his grandmother. Recent visitors included Ruby Snow of Oklahoma City and Grady Campbell of Ada, plus Lenore Balthrop of Ada and others. Ruth Wynn visited Juanita McNeill Tuesday. Floyd McNeill attended the state baseball game in Choctaw with Byng taking 2nd. Ruth Wynn’s sisters-in-law visited Wednesday. Ella Wynn hosted Mothers Day dinner with Junior Wynn and Wyndell, then the group visited E. M. Wynn, Regina and Emmitt. No visiting were Hubert Wynn and son Moore or Troy Love and wife.
Mr and Mrs James Tony and Mrs Essie Scorggins visited Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Schroggins in Shawnee.
Funeral services for William Henry Creamer of Cordell were held Sunday at the Assembly of God Church. Creamer, 96, died May 7 and is survived by 54 grandchildren 77 great grandchildren 22 great great grandchildren and 5 great great great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Orval Jennings were Sunday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson. They attended church with her mother at the First Baptist Church in Tupelo. Mr and Mrs Dale Felkins and Marla Oklahoma City spent Mother's Day with his mother Mrs Leona Felkins.
Gene Wenton recovers at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City after surgery last Wednesday. A Saturday gathering hosted by the Bullards included many local residents. Alpha Honor Society welcomes Steve Murphy of Stonewall, son of Kenneth and Mrs. Murphy. Howard Ganns rests at home following surgery in Oklahoma City. Ada visitors hosted by Elma Winn this Sunday. Stonewall and Tupelo softball and baseball results recorded. Local patients: Ruth Cooper at Valley View Hospital and Mrs. Cora Williams at Resthaven Nursing Home. Births: Judith Ann Wylie Aug 27, 1953 Ada. Philip Dale McNeil Jan 11, 1953 Ada. Jimmie Lillard Oct 19, 1952 Casper.
Mrs Hank Brady was honored with a Mother's Day dinner at home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Howard Pharr and their daughters. Mr and Mrs Ronnie Holman Bixby. Mr and Mrs R B Brady and family. Mr and Mrs Johnny Daniel and daughters. Mr and Mrs Charles Pierce of Midwest City. Walter Lane of Oklahoma City. Also guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Goss and Mrs Lula Proffitt were Mr and Mrs Loyd Goss and Mrs Addie Gaff.
Stonewall kindergarten through sixth grade students visited Lincoln Park Zoo in Oklahoma City last week for a school picnic.
Deaths include Erm ine Perry 83 Stratford died May 8 Ada resident Jack W Bickham 66 Ada died May 7 Mrs Ferol Stafford 81 former Stonewall resident died May 8 Miss Emnah Meredith 82 Ada died May 9 infant Richard Todd Bean died May 10 son of Mrs Karen Bean Robert C Bob Robertson 63 Ada died May 12 Crisswell Funeral Home listed for several names.
Mr and Mrs Lee Miller visited her sister. Mr and Mrs Chester Qualls of Wister were guests last week. Mr and Mrs Billy Roebuck and Mr and Mrs Joe Bratchlor with Steve and Dennis spent Mother's Day weekend with their mother, Mr and Mrs Newt Cogburn and Kim. Mrs Cogburn is an LPN at Resthaven Nursing Home.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Lee Looney attend Mothers Day with daughter and family including Hubert King Keith James and Ladona Allen. Roden of Duncan visited the Looney home. Mrs Laverne Chadwick renewed. Carney family with Dee Bennett at Ada. Rev Joe Howry held Homer Baptist revival that closed Friday. Janie Phillips visited Billie Overton and Romah Oliva Holdenville. Floy Tabor from Arkansas City Kan called her mother Wilmolene Golden Friday.
Oma Skaggs and Joyce Griffin visited Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Corky Brasier in Florida. Mr and Mrs Pete Thomas of Coalgate welcomed a son, Bradley Wayne, born May 6. The Thomases have three daughters Gail Teresa and Stormy. They are former Stonewall residents.
Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn vacationed in Wichita Kansas visiting relatives including Bud Mitch and Marvin Davis family groups from Lakeland Florida and Kingman Arizona with Martha Stokes along. Local visits featured Mrs Evelynn Estes in Atoka hospital while Max Thomas, Bruce Scott and others hosted guests. Stonewell seniors chartered a Greyhound trip to Arlington GM and Six Flags. sophomores visited Sulphur State Park. 7 8 graders enjoyed a picnic.
Roy Allen Whittington born October 5, 1953 in Oklahoma City to Everett Whittington and wife. He aims to play college football and pursue league opportunities. Betty Jane Blevins born October 9, 1953 to Leroy Belvins and wife. Her plans are listed as indefinite.
Aline Lina Futischa born October 10 1953 in Ada. She plans to attend Murray College and pursue a career as a social worker.
A Sunday School attendance figure of 46 was recorded at First Baptist. A youth rally is planned at Trinity Church in Ada on May 14 with activities and program details to follow.
Attendance at the Church of Christ Sunday morning service reached 70. Visitors included Mr and Mrs A J Miller of Pilot Point Texas Mr and Mrs Buddy McElroy and children Hennessey and Mr Clifford Hall of King City.
Miss Betty Spink of Dallas visited her sister and family, Mr and Mrs Bill Elkins, over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Buddy McElroy and children visited their parents, Mr and Mrs W C Hunt, Sunday. Roscoe Hall hosted Mother's Day guests including Clifford Hall of King City California, A E Thompson and children of Muskogee, Aud Hall and family, and O E Hall and family of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser stopped in Stonewall Friday to visit friends. Miss Mary Cole from Oklahoma City visited her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Frank King on Sunday night.
Mrs Cora Williams who had surgery at Valley View Hospital has been moved to Resthaven Nursing Home. Clarence Walroup's mother is in a Tulsa Hospital and Mr Walroup has been staying in Tulsa.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett returned Sunday after church and revival meetings at Stillwell. Rae Garrett hosted visitors including Modena Garrett and family members Pug and Leon Garrett with Sandy. Bessie May Hatchet visited Rae Garrett. Billie Ann Carnes saw Susan Magar at the Reeds home. Susan stayed overnight. Helen Morris and grandson Danny Morris visited the Reeds on Saturday.
Billy Morris has spent a month on leave and will return to camp on Monday. The note reflects military routine as service members transition between home leave and duty.
Douglas Price of Dallas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Vance Price. Florence Henson visited with Luther Sullivan and later fished with Hazel Price. Danny Green also visited Florence Henson while Terry Matheny stayed overnight with M C Kirkland’s grandson. A Center Church singing drew a large crowd and lively participation.
A Union Hill Baptist Church wedding shower celebrated Vickie Lancaster and Gary Golden recently. Hostesses included Laura Haines Barbara Newby Yvonne Gray Elva Kemp and Oma Enloe. Guests listed by full names attended or sent gifts, reflecting a large community gathering with red net decorations and white tableware.
Mr. Chandler, sponsor of the Byng Math Club and its members, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley for a party Friday. Carlton Tilley is a senior at Byng High School and president of his class.
Those at the Byng Sunday Baccalaureate program included Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley R. E. Tilley Mrs. Lavona Jones Carlton Tilley Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tilley Kyle and Lori Ohio. Seiday called to wish Mrs. Virginia Tiley a Happy Mother's Day Karl Tilley visited R. E. Tilley and Mrs. Callie Rose at Ballards Nursing Home Sunday.
Those visiting Mrs. Sybil Collins Mrs. Nora Roper and Bob by Joe recently were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Foster Memphis Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie Bray Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Crane Oil Center Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkes Robert Mayberry Ada Joni Adams Kathy Newby and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams and family Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp attended the funeral of Mr. Pim Laynes at Atoka Thursday Others attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Layne Corpus Christi Tex Helen continued on Page 3
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