Galley-Wanting Around The County
Ada social notes recount visits and gatherings among local residents including Ester Fowler, Minnie Lewis, Frank Lewis, Myrtle Evans, Donnie Evans, Belle Wilburn, Josie Northam, Nannie Cox, O'Dessie Allen, Dennis McDonald, Betty McDonald, Vance Price, Betty Griffiths, and Oleta Burk. Also mentions Vacation Bible School starting May 31 at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church and several farm and church visits across Ada and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Oil Center
Sunday Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Hazel Newby visited Mrs. Nanie Cox Sunday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. Laurin Patton and their child Ada spent Sunday with the Rev. and Mrs. Buck Fowler. The Rev. Buck Fowler visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Odis Bray in Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Newby
Nanie Cox
Laurin Patton
Ada
Buck Fowler
Odis Bray
Purcell
Local Residents Visit Mrs Josie Northam and Sam Raines
Mr and Mrs Whitey Wilburn Ada Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch Clydia and George Mr and Mrs Mike Gillum and Kent Mr and Mrs AB Northam and Britt Ricky Thomas and Mrs Sally Wyche visited Mrs Josie Northam and Sam Raines Sunday Mrs Martha Franks spent Monday night with Mrs Josie Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitey Wilburn
Ada
Clyde Welch
Clydia
George
Mike Gillum
Kent
A. B. Northam
Britt
Ricky Thomas
Sally Wyche
Josie Northam
Sam Raines
Martha Franks
Local Church Activities and Social Visits Reported
A church and community notices roundup lists visitors and gatherings across multiple households. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks, Shelly Abbott, Mrs. Janice Abbott, Mrs. Josie Northam, and many others. services at Pentecostal Holiness Church were led by Rev. Glen Eaves with honors awarded to Edith Sutton and Mrs. Janice Abbott.
Griffin family visits and acts of courtesy
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Griffin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Griffin. The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Evans and Mrs. Minnie Lewis visited Mrs. Myrtle Evans and Doyle Evans in Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ester Fowler
Minnie Lewis
Ada
Carl Carr
Frank Lewis
Hansel Burk
Myrtle Evans
Donnie Evans
Oklahoma City
Bruce Griffin
Harold Griffin
Glen Eaves
Doyle Evans
Stonewall Dinner Guests Mentioned in Local Notes
Stonewall residents were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Edward Lance with attendees Bobby and Eddie Lance. Edward Lance and family also attended a funeral in Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Booth
Mrs
Paul Tucker
Tonya
Elmer Trimmer
Stonewall
Edward Lance
Bobby
Eddie
Fletcher
Visits Across Town Shape Weekend Gatherings
Mrs Lavell Wallis visited Mrs Ollie Belle Wood on Monday. Mr and Mrs Loy Wood Mrs John Horsley Mr and Mrs Bob Jones Mrs Jewel Robins visited Mr and Mrs W O Skinner in Stratford Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lynn Wood and Jeanie from Stillwater spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Loy Wood and Mr and Mrs Noble Holeman in Wilson. Mrs Wood extended her stay for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavell Wallis
Ollie Belle Wood
Loy Wood
John Horsley
Bob Jones
Jewel Robins
W. O. Skinner
Stratford
Lynn Wood
Jeanie
Stillwater
Noble Holeman
Wilson
Wood
Eaves Makes Business Trip to Oklahoma City
Eaves traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday for a business engagement. Mrs. Dorothy Terry attended the Baccalaureate service Sunday at Vanoss, marking a local religious observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Eaves
Oklahoma City
Dorothy Terry
Vanoss
Reverend Bert Jones and O'Dell Visit Willis Sutton
The Rev Bert Jones and O Dell visited recently with Willis Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Jones
O’dell
Willis Sutton
Baptist Church Sees 80 in Sunday School and 49 in Training Union
The Baptist Church reported 80 in Sunday School and 49 in Training Union. Rev. Lehr led both morning and evening services. Mothers were honored at the morning service with Corsages awarded to oldest, youngest, and largest family in church. Vacation Bible School slated May 31 to June 5 with planning meetings led by Mrs. John Peck and several church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Lehr
Mobley
John Reed
Jewel Man
Margaret Painter
John Peck
Theda Massey
Muriel Abbott
Magar
Ross Families Celebrate Mothers Day Gathering in Wright City
Mr and Mrs R C Ross hosted a large family gathering with children spouses and grandchildren. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bill Ross Wright City Mr and Mrs Perry Don Ross Mr and Mrs Curtis Ross and families and Mr and Mrs Harvey Baker plus Mr and Mrs Billy Ross and daughters. All the Ross families visited in the Curtis Ross home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ross
Bill Ross
Wright City
Perry Don Ross
Curtis Ross
Harvey Baker
Billy Ross
Ross
Holmans Visit Parental Home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ronney Holman visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Holman Sunday in a family gathering.
Cantree matron Bertha Cantree hosts visits at Bal lard Home
Mrs Bertha Cantree of The Ballard Nursing Home enjoyed a warm week as all her children visited her at the facility, highlighting family support and community care during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Cantree
Ballard
Local families attend church and Baccalaureate service
Mrs. Joel Barker attended church Sunday with her son Roy. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar attended the Baccalaureate service at Stonewall Sunday for their son Bobby. Visiting in the Owen Magar home Friday were Mrs. Gladys Henery, Mr. and Mrs. Blondell and David and Paul Ripley. Relatives from California visiting Mr. and Mrs. J N Anglin were Pat Orbory, Ber niece Anglin, and Rhonda Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Barker
Roy Barker
Owen Magar
Stonewall
Bobby
Gladys Henery
Blondell
David
Paul Ripley
California
J. N. Anglin
Pat Orbory
Berniece Anglin
Rhonda Jennings
Mr and Mrs Bob Gregory Visit Hasking Family Saturday
Mr and Mrs Bob Gregory and their daughters visited with Mr and Mrs John Hasking on Saturday night, sharing time with both households in a neighborhood gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gregory
John Hasking
Cantrells Visit Rosses on Wednesday
Edward and Dewie Cantrell visited their sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward and
Dewie Cantrell
Bob Ross
School children enjoy day away from classes Monday
The group led by Mrs. Nabors and Mrs. Treas visited First Baptist Church for a skating party while mothers Cathy Murry Ann Ross Ira Ross Pat Gregory Wilma Ray Sanders Billy Reese Sharron Gantt and Mrs Williare assisted. Rev John Lehr joined. Teachers Stewart Moore and Davis took another group to Turner’s for swimming and hiking. Friday night features the school program and eighth grade graduation. A wedding shower hosted by Lou Wilmoth drew attendees including Mrs Wiser Blondell Merrel Abbott Myrtle Reed Gladys Henery Sue Sims Mrs Lehr Mrs Clara Magar and Mrs Stowe with Wanda Atkeson the honored bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabors
Lou Wilmoth
Wiser
Blondell
Merrel Abbott
Myrtle Reed
Gladys Henery
Sue Sims
Lehr
Clara Magar
Stowe
Beverly
Wanda Atkeson
Parish Chapel Visitor List Updates Henson Family
Glen Henson spent Wednesday with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson and mowed their lawn during the visit. Visitors over the past week included Fred Gray J W Law Verneice Dryden Ruby Dryden Mae Edwards Florence Isaacs Rance Tucker M R Tucker Hank Burk John Wood John Sheppard and Rev Glen Eaves. Glenn Crawford also stopped by en route from Oklahoma City to Tupelo to see the Hensons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Henson
P. O. Henson
Fred Gray
J. W. Law
Verneice Dryden
Ruby Dryden
Mae Edwards
Florence Isaacs
Rance Tucker
M. R. Tucker
Hank Burk
John Wood
John Sheppard
Glen Eaves
Glenn Crawford
Oklahoma City
Tupelo
Haskins Returns Home After Hospital Surgery
Clyde Haskins came home Sunday from Valley View Hospital following surgery. Relatives and friends listed include Earl and William Earl Haskins families in Cush ing Lawton and Midwest City. Wesley May in Midwest City. Jerry, Jimmy, and Earlin Haskins in Yukon Ada Samps McCowan Luther Stonecipher Dave Gray Frank James and Pug Garrett shared meals with local households. The Rev and Mrs Glenn Eaves visited Mrs Florence Isaacs Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Haskins
Valley View Hospital
Earl Haskins
Cushing
William Earl Haskins
Lawton
Wesley May
Midwest City
Jerry Haskins
Yukon
Jimmy Haskins
Ada
Samps McCowan
Luther Stonecipher
Dave Gray
Frank James
Earlin Haskins
Pug Garrett
Hank Burk
Vaness High School
Glenn Eaves
Florence Isaacs
Mr and Mrs Dug Herrin Visit Relatives in Wichita
Mr and Mrs Dug Herrin of Wichita Kansas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Cyrus Herrin on Saturday. Also visiting were Mrs Mary Cole and Jean and Beth Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dug Herrin
Wichita, Kan
Cyrus Herrin
Mary Cole
Jean and
Beth Martin
Treases Visit Families in Stonewall and with Holmans
Mr and Mrs Gean Trease visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Holman on Sunday. They also visited his parents Mr and Mrs Trease in Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gean Trease
Frank Holman
Trease
Stonewall
Beekham Visit Highlights Mothers Day Guests
Mr and Mrs F S Beekham of Ardmore visited Mr and Mrs Crossen today. Their children Mr and Mrs R C Whetwell and Mr and Mrs Norman Crossen and Norma shared as guests for Mothers Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Beekham
Ardmore
Local families host gatherings across town weekend
Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mr and Mrs P C Henson and Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stein Jeff Joe Bryan Grant and Carmel McCloud spent Saturday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs Delbert Tucker Randy and Darla Ada visited Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Ray Eppler and Chantel Moore and Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders Gary and Steven Oklahoma City spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rance Tucker
P. C. Henson
Clyde Haskins
Kenneth Stein
Jeff
Joe
Bryan
Grant
Carmel
McCloud
Delbert Tucker
Randy
Darla
Ada
Ray Eppler
Chantel
Moore
Robert Sanders
Gary
Steven
Oklahoma City
Penny Pennington Visits Pennington Family Friends
Penny Pennington spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington. Mr and Mrs Manely Maddox and Charlie visited the Penningtons on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Pennington
Milo Pennington
Manely Maddox
Charlie
Visiting Friends Mix In Oklahoma City Area
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Robin toured Oklahoma City on Sunday. J W Law home welcomed Mr and Mrs Max Law Gregg and Lynette. Mrs Alene Anderson and daughter Betty Lou Brewer Tulsa visited Saturday night with J W Law. J W Law hosted Friday at Ada with Oscar Carson. Max Law Gregg and Lynnette attended Vaness baseball Friday. Robin Geneva Dansby and Frank Drylen called on J W Law Saturday. J W Law spoke with Emma Farmer and Lillie Miller Tuesday morning. Elma Law received a long distance call from daughter James Mc Curtain Brentwood Calif Sunday for Mothers Day wishes. Lillie Miller spent Wednesday with daughter in law Martha Jean Miller after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pod Law
Robin
Oklahoma City
J. W. Law
Max Law
Gregg
Lynette
Alene Anderson
Betty Lou Brewer
Tulsa
Oscar Carson
Ada
Lynnette
Vaness
Geneva Dansby
Frank Drylen
Emma Farmer
Lillie Miller
Elma Law
James McCurtain
Brentwood
Calif
Mrs Florence Isaacs Attends Miss Meredyths Funeral
Mrs Florence Isaacs attended the funeral of Miss Eriah Meredith at Old McGee Cemetery on Tuesday evening as reported in the local obituary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Isaacs
Eriah Meredith
Old McGee Cemetery
Shingles Of Asphalt Help Fire Control
Asphalt shingles offer fire resistance and wind protection for re modeled homes. Heavyweight shingles with UL fire and wind labels reduce insurance costs and enhance roof durability, while adding color and texture to improve appearance.
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National Fire Protection Association
Dog Poisoning Alarm Shocks Ada Area
A rash of dog poisonings 242 miles north of Ada on Dog House Road has alarmed residents. The latest case, over the weekend, involved a Great Dane poisoned despite being kept inside a fenced yard. Strynchine was used, three dogs recovered, nine died, and a $100 reward is offered for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Carter English
English
Dog House Road
New Brackets Handy For Home
A homeowner can use error insurance window shade brackets with horizon tal slotted holes to adjust left or right by as much as an inch. The adjustable brackets simplify mounting shades and make the task much easier.
New Type Grout for Tile Walls Introduced
A new pre mixed grout for glazed wall tiles promises easy application and high durability. It resists staining and can be colored to match or contrast tile colors using water base tint, mixed with a mechanical mixer for uniform color.
Commission Okays Connecting Roads For Cimarron Turnpike
Oklahoma Highway Commission approves a 2.2 million contract with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to build connecting roads for the planned Cimarron Turnpike from Keystone Reservoir to I-35. Four-lane uplifts on U S 177 to Stillwater plus key interchanges are outlined, with toll bonds awaiting sale and a move to obtain interstate designation. Construction targeted for late 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Cimarron
Thority
Turnpike Authority
U. S. 177
Stillwater
Highway Department
Keystone
Oklahoma 48
U. S. 64
I-35
Perry
Perkins Road
Turnpike
Turner
Will Rogers
I-44
Brooks
Highway Commission
Capitol Complex
Bailey Turnpike Interchange Plan Moves Toward Interstate Status
Oklahoma Highway Commission approved 1.1 million to replace a stoplight at Bailey Turnpike in Lawton with an interchange. Chairman Charlie Payne argues designation as interstate could spur Texas to build an expressway to meet I-20, placing Oklahoma ahead in regional connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Lawton
Charlie Payne
Oklahoma
America
Payne
Wichita Falls
Tex
Texas
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
Ada SH 99 Bypass Delayed to July Bid Opening
Oklahoma City officials report the Ada SH 99 bypass south leg from Stadium Road southeast is moved from June to July bid opening. A Pontotoc County widening project of 8.4 miles with one bridge is advanced to June 25. Landscaping at SH 19 SH 1 intersection in Ada is rescheduled to September or when funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Oklahoma City
Ada
Stadium Road
Pontotoc County
SH 19
SH 1
Ray West
Highway Department
West
Federal Highway Administration
Nixon Praises Police and Military Handling of Demonstrations
President Nixon thanked Washington authorities and military leaders in the White House for managing recent antiwar protests with firmness and restraint. He cited no serious injuries and urged future demonstrations be handled similarly. Attendees included Mayor Walter Washington Police Chief Jerry Wilson Lt Gen H M Exton Maj Gen Charles L Southward and Maj Gen R M Gloszer. The meeting lasted about 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
White House
Walter Washington
Jerry Wilson
H.M. Exton
Department of the Army
Charles L. Southward
District of Columbia National Guard
R. M. Gloszer
Military District of
Piano Has New Role Becomes Refreshment Bar
In Jackson Heights New York a creative woman repurposed an old baby grand into a refreshment bar. Jacqueline Sher led the project with help from her husband removing the internal mechanism and fitting mirror shelves and gold vinyl to display glassware and drinks while a motor lifts the lid and a piano key operates the lighted display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Heights
N. Y
Jacqueline Sher
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Belle Wilburn
Nannie Cox
O’dessie Allen
Junior Muck
Larry
Cox
Dennis McDonald
Dennis
Larry Muck
Betty McDonald
Sutton
Vance Price
Betty Griffiths
Oleta Burk
Gerald Sutton
Chris
Phill Baley
Idaho
Mrs. Crossen
Theta Massey
Tom Marshell
Okmulgee Nursing Home
Ethel Mitchell
Bessie Merless
Debbie Davis
Robbin
Annie Gregory
Conrad Massey
Debbie
Wayne Davis
Massey
Ted Anderson
Mario
Reid Marrie Massey
Wednesay
Shelley and
Kelley Haskins
Ranie Gregory
David Galey
Eunice Galey
Shawnee
Dee Belcher
Jackie Ayres
Orin Clay
Cathy
Connie
Broken Bow
Earl Franks
Shelly
Janice Abbott
Jim Megee
Franks
Mildred Altom
Demetra
Glen Norton
Vannie Northam
Edith Sutton
Jewel Jones
Don Cooley
Edmond
Jewel Willoughby
Bonnie Lee
Elsie Wilson
Leroy Willoughby
Davie Willoughby
Tuckers
Bacate
Katherine Lance
Bobby Lance
Debbie Eaves
Freida Willoughby
James White
Muskogee
Bill Bramner
Odessa
Bill Wall
Gene Lance
Singing At Center
Bill Pektska
Socorro, N. M
Mrs. Loyd Burk and
Lloyd Jr
Bill Collins
Corona
Wilma Tomlinson
Pauls Wally
Bonnie Burk
T. T. Tomlinson
Elmore City
Gerald Ston
Konawa
Will
Ahloso
Ronney Holman
Inlaw
Martha Jean Miller
Cimarron Turnpike
Enid
City of
Rogers Lane
Ft. Sill
Chester Brooks
Bailey Turnpike
Highway Director
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