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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
6
In the matter of the estate of Walter Bryan Gardner deceased the County Court of Pontotoc Oklahoma will hear petitions for probate of a will and appoint Edna Maxine Gardner executrix on May 20 1968 at 10:00 AM in Ada Oklahoma.
The Pontotoc County Sewer District No. 2 board of directors will meet May 29 1968 at 10 00 A M at 1109 North Broadway Ada Oklahoma to equalize assessments on sewer bonds of 1960 and to approve the district operating budget. The session may run up to ten days and the assessment book will be open for inspection from now until the meeting.
Amy M. Duke executrix for R G Duke deceased asks for final account and determination of heirs distribution and discharge in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Hearing set for May 31 1968 at 10:00 AM in the Pontotoc County Court House Ada Oklahoma. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and the estate distributed and executrix discharged.
Mr and Mrs Marion Ray and family from Ardmore hosted Sunday dinner with Mrs Goldie Nelson and other relatives. Fay Wheat and Max visited Fort Cobb residents Mr and Mrs Norbie Romines for Sunday dinner with the Ray and Romines families.
The group from Wilson Extension Homemakers toured Frankoma Pottery Plant in Sapulpa Woolarock Museum Phillbrook Museum and rose garden and Oral Roberts University. Attendees included Mrs D E Romin es Mrs Bobby Woods Mrs L M Rush Mrs Eugene Woods Mrs Jim Woods Mrs H S Lunsford Mrs Billy Joe Woods and Mrs Odus Jennings. They departed Tupelo at 5 30 a m by chartered bus and returned at 8 30 p m with a sack lunch, dining at Phillbrook Park.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Lee spent the weekend with Mrs Maeve and family in Foreman Arkansas.
Mrs. Morell Wilson of Oklahoma City visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Moss Burris and sister Mrs. Sebena Burris. She came to attend baccalaureate services for her son Ronald Burris. Sister Mary Burris and nephew Melvin Burris were in the eighth grade graduating class.
The American Podiatry Association notes that in early childhood feet grow quickly often requiring new shoe and sock sizes every month or two due to rapid development and growth milestones.
Mr and Mrs Walter Mc Wethy of Tupelo and Mr and Mrs Bill McWethy of Atoka visited Sunday with Mrs Sylvia Hillburn of Coalgate. Mrs Eva Foreman spent Monday night with the McWethys due to stormy weather. Mrs Millie Smith called Monday afternoon.
Oletha Perry and relatives including Bonnie Becky Fern and Mrs. Don Johnston plus Mr. and Mrs. Don Johnston and Donetta enjoyed a Mother s Day dinner with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ransy Johnson. Visiting Saturday were Frank Robins of Washington Oklahoma and cousin Oscar Robins of Texas.
Mr and Mrs Leo James of Ada visited Monday with their daughter Mrs Betty Taylor.
Mrs. Ernest Smith and Val dene visited Ernest Smith who is a patient at Valley View Hospital on Monday. The report notes the visit as a community note from the local hospital.
Mr and Mrs Don Schutte and their sons visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Schutte in Tupelo Mrs Ray Schutte remains in the hospital They also called on her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Williams in Lula
Mr and Mrs Gene Boland marked their twenty fifth anniversary on May 11 Their daughter Sharon and son in law Ralph Blanton hosted a celebration with an anniversary cake in white pink and silver Guests included Stella and Ethel Pearl Winn and Mr and Mrs Henry Blanchard Clarita Elizabeth Blanton also visiting her grandparents from the Boland family
Mr and Mrs Dennis Fortner and sons Scott and Brad spent Mother's Day with Short Fortner and his wife at their home in Ahloso.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Willie Hayes Friday and Saturday were her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Charlie Bullard and daughters Wilburton.
Mr and Mrs Bill Winton and their sons visited Ada and the Hayes family including Mr and Mrs Hayes and their children on Sunday.
Ed Harmon continues to receive treatment as a patient at the Air Force hospital in Sherman Texas, with updates indicating ongoing medical care and recovery status.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cox of Allen visited Mrs. Addie Prichard to observe Mother’s Day in a hometown social exchange.
Mrs. Lillian Welch and Troy Lee Welch of Muskogee travel to Monument New Mexico to attend the funeral of her sister in law Mrs. Ervin Welch in a brief notices style item from the local period.
Patricia Rush hosted a party Friday night for the Tu pelo freshman class in Clarita. Attendees included Debra Ellis Brenda Mc Carter Dorothy Parnell Marie Woods Senda Harkins Vicki Grisby Royce Scott Ernie Beck Charles Krebbs Larry Woods James Wood Robert Deaton and Doug Grisby. Mrs. Billy Joe Woods aided with refreshments and Mrs. Jean Harkins helped with games. Guests enjoyed a wiener roast.
Mrs. Eugene Lackey and Linda Gary and Darla visited Mother's Day with her mother Mrs. Velma Burge in Coalgate.
Mr and Mrs Harry Hamby of Arkansas City Kansas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Edward Mendenhall. Edward Mendenhall and children David Tim Tony and Tammy Mills had supper Monday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs W B Mills of Atoka.
Debbie Clifford narrowly escaped a copperhead encounter during a Turner Falls class trip Monday. As she and Jimmy Parrish climbed a hill she stepped on the snake's head and Jimmy pulled her back down the slope, averting harm.
Mrs Eula Jennings hosted her brother in law M L Fahy from Tulsa and a business friend as Wednesday and Thursday guests.
Mr and Mrs Joe Bob Davidson of Owasso visited Sunday and Monday with his mother Mrs Gladys Davidson. Mrs Mary Tootsie Williams with Donnie Tommy and Lisa from Tulsa joined for Mother's Day dinner. Mrs Davidson's mother Emma Turner and Sybie Lee Bloxham and Jana from Stonewall visited Sunday afternoon. Hubert Dale Shorty Davidson has reenlisted in the military.
A brief from Oklahoma lists a young man leaving in June after 90 days out of service, noting Vietnam service and Tulsa work before deployment. It records visits among families including Mr. and Mrs. Hendryx and Frank Newberry Sr, with numerous relatives visiting in Ada and Stratford. Residents mention bridges washed out and weekend travels among Law, Isaacs, and Dinkel families.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Holman of Tupelo and their daughter Mrs Louise Jones and Ross of Ada visited their son Lloyd Holman and family in Dallas for Mother's Day with Brian Dwayne and Lorene.
Mr and Mrs J R Linker Cheryl and Robin and Mrs Ada Linker visited Sunday in Durant with Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown and children Mrs Ada Linker remained with the Browns for an extended visit Mr and Mrs John Sullivan Salinas California visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs J R Linker Cheryl and Robin
Miss Donna Scott of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Leo Scott. Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Sammy Taylor of Ada and Mr Taylor, with Donna Scott also in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood spent Sunday evening in Oklahoma City with his sister and husband the Burnseds who recently learned their grandson was killed in Vietnam. The Burnseds are former Summers Chapel residents. Community members shared meals and visited relatives across Ada and Stratford, including the Drydens, Tuckers, Magars, Coxs, Henson, Nelson, and Love families. Funeral attendance in Oklahoma City included Del Robinson.
Mr and Mrs Steven Gray and Clark of Dallas spent the week with Mrs Vernon Gray. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Gale Roberts Mr and Mrs Mike Gray and Melinda, and Mr and Mrs Oren Gray of Center hosted the dinner.
Mrs Berneice Laughlin and Mr Dew of Ada visited Mrs Maude Bragg Sunday, sharing time and hospitality.
Mr. and Mrs. Estes Clark of Plainview Texas visited sister Mrs Bruce Little and Mr Little. Mrs Janie Clark spent Friday with sister in law Mrs Effie Lamb. Effie Lamb was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb. Clifford Lamb Phyllis and Roger visited Virgle Farmer. Effie Lamb spent the evening with Mr and Mrs Bernie Farmer.
Aunt Lena Milligan and Te cumseh guests joined Glenn Glenn Jr. and the Love family at Ada on Saturday for skating lessons. Glenn Love stayed for breakfast with Lenior Love’s family. Clyde Haskins and Rance Tucker hosted visits, while Hansel Burk and Pug Garrett with family were in town. Floy Burk and Thelma Jean Garrett with Sonne Dra visited Oklahoma City recently.
The Pennington relatives make multiple visits across the week. Bobbi and Anthony Penning ton visit Milo Pennington as Wayne and his wife visit friends in hospital. J W Law and others drop by Milo Penning ton Thursday. Bobby Jackson family Ada visit with Virgie Pennington and Mr Pennington on Sunday. Milo Pennington and family also visit Bruce Little Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eppler of Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanders with Gary visited in Oklahoma City while Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stein and boys joined from Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. Debert Tucker spent time with Darla and Randy in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Lester Motley and Sandy of Pauls Valley visited Mr and Mrs David Galey Friday. Mrs Shelbie Myers and baby of Seminole visited Mrs Galey Saturday. They spent Sunday at Lake Texoma. Capt James Galey of Indianapolis called his mother Mrs Eunice Galey on Mother's Day.
Anna Lee Bolton Tucker longtime Tulsa public school art teacher died Thursday in a Tulsa hospital after a week in Ada and Tulsa hospitals for surgery. She leaves Widower E W Tucker and siblings in Ada and Waco. She taught art in Tulsa for over 30 years and previously lived in Ada where her father A D Bolton was a longtime Willard school principal.
The United States Secret Service was created on June 23 1860 to combat currency counterfeiting and protect the nation’s leaders and major events. The agency later expanded its mission to protect individuals and secure national security.
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