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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
7
Center notices invite the public to a Friday night supper at Center School to benefit the Center Cemetery upkeep. Oklahoma City visitors and local families frequently visit Rae Garrett and Mrs. Rae Garrett hosts relatives over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller Mrs Rae Garrett Pug Garrett Mr and Mrs Bob Barnes Mrs D P Wallace and Mrs Emily Clipper attended the funeral of Grandma Grove on Wednesday.
Mrs Thelma Garrett and Rae Garrett visited Mrs Nova Reed on Tuesday for a social call. The pair spent time chatting and catching up in Reed's home.
Visiting and having Mother’s Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gary Sunday were five of their children and families. Also noted were siblings and families including Fred and Vernon Gray and their children, Bob Gray and boys, Kenneth Cole and children, Conne rville, and Lawrence Lane and children from Del City. A granddaughter and husband Mike Wilson of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with the Grays. Thurman Gray of Oklahoma City visited his parents on Thursday.
Attendance at Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday morning was 63. The Rev. Jess McDowell preached both services. Linda Bramlett of Tulsa was a visitor. Laura Haines sang with Barbara Newby. Sunday night visitors included Lela Johnson, Darlene, Hazel Henson and Melvin Newby. AnnLancax and Rev. Don Newby sang. Junior and primary classes sang Battle Hymn of the Republic. Bible school begins May 20 and runs through May 24.
The Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham visited the Warren Cunningham and Howard Cunningham families in Ada and Oil Center. Their guests included Mr and Mrs Jimmie Pannell and children. Visits extended to Wanda Welch and family and to Billie Joe Adams.
Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra visited Mrs. Corean Kellams and others at Jan Frances Nursing Home in Ada on Sunday. Dallas resident Janie Farmer visited today. Additional visits included Mrs. Lee Farmer and Linda from Stratford and Jo Ann Shackelford in Ada on Saturday. The Revival at Immanuel Baptist was attended by local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Al Greer from Sacramento, California, and others from Ada.
Mr and Mrs O L Welch of Stratford visited the Mack Welch family Saturday. Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams had lunch with the Mack Welch family Wednesday. The Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham visited Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. Billy Jo Adams and Jewel Humphrey also had lunch with the Mack Welch family Saturday.
Glen Wallis and family along with Mrs Jessie Payette and others visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones. Barbara Newby Se and Carlene McNutt visited Mrs West Ada. Lavona Jones and Barbara Newby with Kathy and Stephen visited Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny on Wednesday.
Mrs. Carlene McNutt and family along with Eddie Danny and Lisa, and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley attended graduation exercises at Byng. Danny McNutt was one of the graduating seniors.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holman and family and Mrs. Florence Philpot of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Johnson and family.
Mrs Florence Philpot and the Holmans with the Johnsons visited Mr and Mrs William Henson and the Alksons. Johnny Allen and his girls visited Mr and Mrs Johnson and family Sunday.
Mrs Pearl Allen and Mrs Lou Tatum visited Mrs Evline Rhynes on Thursday, sharing greetings and social time.
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney Keith and Norma Bill McGuire and Charles Price attended the donkey ballgame at Allen Friday night. The Ada Cowboys played the Allen Oilers.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Webb visited Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney, Keith and Norma Sunday. Mrs. Nora Roper, Mrs. Sybil Collins and Bobby Adams visited Mr. and Mrs. David Coots, Moore, Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Bramlett and Linda from Tulsa were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Dink Binion.
Elmer Cochran Jr and family hosted a weekend gathering with guests including Randy Gz and Delinda Del City and Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood plus Terry Moore. George Cochran joined for Sunday dinner at Elmer Cochran’s home. Dewayne Coffee of Lafayette Indiana called Sunday afternoon to wish their mother a happy Mother’s Day.
Mrs Annette Jones and Kenny Mon were married in a small ceremony. The couple celebrated with family and friends on Tuesday at the county courthouse grounds.
Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose and Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe attended the annual picnic at Wintersmith Park Monday night. Each year the Vaness faculty honors the graduating seniors with a picnic.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited her parents Mr and Mrs L L Crockett in Stroud on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and family attended the Union Church of God supper Friday. Mr and Mrs Phillip Poindexter visited the Coplens Saturday. The Bottoms family visited the Coplens Saturday. Lee Keeling and family dined with the Coplens Wednesday. George Smith and family joined the Coplens for Sunday dinner with the Keelings.
Mrs. Katherine Teel and Reba attended the graduation exercises at Vanoss Wednesday. Mrs. Robinette Horton cooked dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Audie Teel and Reba Sunday.
Mrs Cora Cassidy Galey visited Mr and Mrs J V Haines on Wednesday. Mrs Wesley Brantley the Rev Don Newby and the Rev Jess McDowell visited Mr and Mrs J V Haines on Thursday.
Tammy and the Allen couple join Pam and Sandy in visiting the Rynes and Henson families, then Vanessa with Michelle visit the McAnallys on Saturday, continuing a weekend pattern of neighborly calls among Mr and Mrs Rhynes and Mr and Mrs McKay.
The Rev and Mrs Doyle Newby visited Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams along with Dearl and Pears Mike and Vickie Palmer Debbie Allen Jewell Humphrey Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sybil Collins for a social gathering at their home.
Mrs Callie Morgan receives guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and families from Dallas and Ada as well as out of town notables. Also visiting were Mrs Ruby Sprague from Abilene and Mrs Betty Smith from Richmond to extend greetings.
Lawrence Archer visited Mr and Mrs Horace Golden recently. Randy Golden visited Mike Haines Sunday. Gary Golden and Vickie Lancaster were noted together on Sunday.
Mrs Tony Pannell and Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Howard Cunningham of Odessa Texas were recent dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham.
Dr and Mrs Robert Garner with Jennifer and Steve were weekend guests of his mother Mrs Pearl Garner in Stillwater. They also visited Miss Linda Garner and John Palmer in Stillwater.
Walter McAnally was hospitalized Tuesday morning at Valley View Hospital. The report notes the admission occurred earlier in the day with no further details on condition or diagnosis.
Jessie Herd of Sasakwa and uncle E J Lancaster family member admitted to Valley View Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lancaster visit daily. Nora Lancaster and Gary Golden with Ann Vickie attended Wapanucka high school graduation. Earl Howell, Lancaster’s nephew, was among the graduates.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Hill and family of Tulsa were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Long and family, sharing time together in the community.
Mr and Mrs Harold Long and Billy Delozier with children visited Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster and family recently.
Eddy Hays Carol Hollingsworth and the Wells Hill and Smith couples spent the weekend at Lake Eufaula skiing boating and fishing. Albert Crow attended services at Free Will Baptist Church Ada and joined the revival at Union Hill Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Heber Myers attended a Baptist Church event recently. The couple were seen among congregants in a ceremonial gathering highlighting community ties and local faith life.
Keith and Norma hosted a birthday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simpkins in Ada Friday night. Attendees included many Simpkins relatives from Ada and nearby towns plus John Sweeney and Norma and Keith, with two cakes baked by Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Edna Webb. The group enjoyed eating, pictures, and visiting and thanked the Sweeneys for their WEEKLY subscription.
At the Indian Baptist Church in Oakman on Thursday night about 80 people attended a young people's singing event. Karen Phillips, valedictorian at Byng High School, sang several solos alongside the Indian Baptist Church Choir. The Vance sisters and other local residents performed special songs. Eugene Caton serves as president of the group.
83 people attended the youth fellowship service Saturday night at Oakman. Guest speaker Floyd Walsenburger of O B U addressed the gathering. The youth fellowship will meet again at Wilson Church next Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee visited her uncle and wife Mr and Mrs Roy Coffee in Sasakwa and Mr and Mrs Carol Wilson in Byng on Wednesday. Mrs Mildred Lee visited Saturday morning with Mrs Oneda Manuel. The Elmer Lees hosted lunch Sunday for Mrs Jess Berryman Mrs Zora Lee and Mrs Myrtle Smith in honor of Mother's Day. The Elmer Lees also visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs James Castoe.
A New York judge ordered Lois Rosenthal to return a $2500 engagement ring to Dr. Leonard Goldstein, rejecting the model’s claim she could keep it for taking her off the marriage market. California stats link divorce to higher death and illness rates, while new sidecar bikes help young mothers balance baby transport and fitness.
The text presents a jumble of crossword style clues and partial answers ranging from rodents and warp yarn to water around castle and sacred song. It includes numbers and fragments like Like Verify High spirited horse and Sand hills, suggesting a large clue set or puzzle page.
Ada and surrounding towns see numerous visits from relatives and friends. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McNeill hosting a Mother's Day dinner for family in Stroud and Byng graduation coverage with 58 seniors at Oakman. Plus multiple visits to the Pendergrass and Lillard households and a Lake Texoma fishing weekend.
Wayne Shaw of Oxnard California spent Thursday night in the company of Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and Bill and Glenda Pevehouse.
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