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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1967

Page

2

Frisco Homemakers Meet on Food Additives Program

Frisco Homemakers gathered Thursday at the Community Building with Mrs. Wendell Price leading a program on food additives. Martha Mote assisted, presenting a true and false test and discussing commonly used additives. A birthday party is planned for May 18 at Resthaven Nursing Home hosted by Mrs. John Daniel with refreshments for several members and five future homemakers.

Frisco Wendell Price Price Martha Mote Extension Home Fris! ¢O Resthaven Nursing Home Stonewall John Daniel Wendel Price Boda Hisaw Alfred Baylis Dora Daniel A. B. King Johnnie Daniel Simon Patton Ginger Murphy Johnna Johnna Daniel Sheryl Susant Brady

Baptist Bible School Opens At Tupelo

First Baptist Church Tupelo hosts Vacation Bible School starting Monday with about 50 children and 14 adult leaders. Leaders include Mrs. Don Walker Mrs. Nora Turner and Mrs. H D Builard for beginners and others for primary junior and intermediate grades. Music is directed by Mrs. Ruby Hays and Mrs. Lowden. Rev. Frederick is principal.

Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church Ruby Hays

Mechanization Show Offers Tractors and Futuristic Cab

A regional exhibit features tractors small acreage equipment forage handling gear trucks and a futuristic tractor cab with TV monitoring two way radio air conditioning and plush options. Oklahoma City Mayor James Norick will open the event at 10 am on May 17 with daily hours 10 to 5 and free admission. Sponsoring groups include the Oklahoma County Extension Service Farm Club OGE and the Chamber of Commerce. A medical research team aims to tranquilize and tow a whale for study.

Oklahoma City James Norick Oklahoma County Extension Service Oklahoma City Farm Club Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce The Farmer-Stockman

Robertson Family Reunion Marks Air Force Retirement

The Ella Robertson family held a reunion near Ada while honoring Edward M. Robertson's retirement after 20 years in the U S Air Force. Attendees included Mrs Ella Robertson Mr and Mrs F C Robertson and many relatives and friends.

Ella Robertson Shemne Robert L. Johnson Ada Edward M. Robertson U.S. Air Force F.c.robertson Ronald Burnett Fort Huachuca Anna Terri Barbara ‘Welch Debra Terry Way‘nette Glen Johnson Jamie Chris Arlo Hodge Colleen David Kelly

Oklahoma City cattle market steady with feeder prices up

Receipts 4 600 cattle and 400 calves at Oklahoma City yard report a steady market across classes. Feeder steers and heifers gain 50 to 700 pounds with notable advances for yearling calves and stock. Cows, bulls, and hogs show mixed movements while lambs report no trade.

ADA Livestol Oklahoma City USDA Choice

Summer Swim Schedule and Lifesaving Courses

Summer swim events run June 12 80 at Wintersmith Park, July dates at Glenwood and Wintersmith Park, and July 2 through August 11 at Wintersmith Park. From August 14 to 18, life saving courses will be held at Wintersmith Park to complete the program. Ransom Eli Olds, pioneer auto maker, was the only man with cars named after him the Olds mobile and the Reo. The typical American sends one but five Valentines.

Page One Wintersmith Park Glenwood Ransom Eli Olds Oldsmobile

Mrs Hayes Honored With Tuesday Shower

Ada residents gathered at the First Free Will Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for a pink and blue baby shower honoring Geneva Hayes. Hostesses served punch and cake as attendees and gift givers included a long list of neighbors and friends.

Geneva Hayes Ada First Free Will Baptist Church Joan Wood Edna Wood Edith Wilfong Betty Kirby Rosa Hawkins Lenora Lee Ruby Brannon Ruby Gurley Annette Jones Deanna Carolyn Taylor Bernice Wilson Fay McKaskell Evelyn Lee Hazel Bennett Pat Wood Winnie Jones Alice Phillips Vickie Lee W. C. Stevens Lola Maune Lee Hayes Beulah Drope Blake Zora McGehee Wanda Murphy Kite

Market Notes Redefine Shopper Perception Of Groceries

In a marketplace overview a housewife at the supermarket encounters items beyond food such as alcoholic beverages auto accessories clothes electrical appliances fertilizer lime furniture pesticides photography gear tools seeds and shrubbery. Yet customers still frame every purchase as groceries in their minds.

Aconcagua Crowned Highest Peak in Western Hemisphere

Argentina's Mount Aconcagua rises to 11834 feet, securing the continent's top point in the Western Hemisphere. The peak stands as the region's tallest summit and symbol of Andean geography.

Argentina Aconcagua

Housewarming Compliments The McCullars

Mr. and Mrs. Auti McCullar were honored at a housewarming in their new brick home at Vaness Saturday night. Hostesses were Mrs. Margie Ownbey Mrs. Joe Walker and Casey Glasgow. Guests sent gifts from Midwest City Bethany Oklahoma City Oakland Calif and Stratford among others.

Auti McCullar Vaness Margie Ownbey Joe Walker Casey Glasgow Nettie Childers Clarence Davis L. L. Miller Algie Griffith W. E. McCullar Eugene Brewlington Cherri James Hopkins Juanita John Childers Midwest City Caston Christian Lynn Ann A. A. Bryant Francis B. B. Ownbey Bessie Rushing Oakland Calif Jeff Bailey Otis Coffey Bob Naif Bert Warren Ezra Holland Harold Sturdivan Roy Glasgow Arno Griffith H. E. Miller Jack Hurt Charles Floyd Tis Homer Sliger Judy Karen Leo McNineh C. E. Chillders Carrel Brylant Randy W. L. McKinney WV. C. Cartwright Lloyd Mellroy Glen Cornell Marvin Briggs A. H. Neel Stratford Lester Faulkenberry Ed Coffey

Longtime Stratford Matron Is Staying In Fort Worth Now

Mrs John T Williams is staying with her daughter Mrs Holly Mae Cook in Fort Worth Texas and is quite ill She had all her children with her for Mother s Day Her son Ben T Williams of Oklahoma City and another daughter Mrs Bernice Jackson joined her Mrs Williams reports a daily fever but not constant bed rest

John T. Williams Fort Worth Tex Holly Mae Cook Mont Ben T. Williams Oklahoma City Bernice Jackson Williams Rae Garett Vera Lanham Anters Rae Garrett Pittsburg Carl Boles Nlaw Carol Boles Jr Tip Vandever Paula Kay Mary Patty Vandever Pug Garrett Sondra Garrett Docrs Garrison Sondra Floyd E. Burk Valley View Hospital Oil Center Hansel Burk Thelma Jean

Madonna Club Spring Dinner at Holiday House Ada

The Stratford Madonna Club held its annual spring dinner at the Holiday House in Ada. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and names revealed. New names were drawn for the following year. Members present included Mrs. George Levis, Mrs. Bill Richardson, Mrs. Bill Medlock, Mrs. Tom Pickard, Mrs. Helen Winn, Mrs. Wanda Andrews, Mrs. A. H. Shi, Mrs. Willie Watts, Mrs. Andy Campbell, Mrs. Walter Hughes, Mrs. John Welch, and Mrs. Joe Blackburn.

Stratford Madonna Club Ada George Levis Bill, Richardson Bill Medlock Tom Pickard Helen Winn Wanda Andrews A. H. Shi Willie Watts Andy Campbell Walter Hughes John Welch Joe Blackburn

Galley-Wanting Around The County Family Notes

Local social notes recount visits among Rae Garrett family and relatives across Ardmore Ada and Oklahoma City. Proms include weekend trips to Pittsburg and Fort Worth and Mother's Day gatherings with the Garrett, Garrison, Burk and Gray families, plus church attendances and small town family news.

Tupelo Area Sees Wide Mother's Day Family Visits

Local families gathered over Mother's Day weekend as graduates, teachers, and relatives from Tupelo Stonewall and Ada attended baccalaureate services and dinners. Raymond Cleveland spoke at Murray State College while many graduates from Olney Latta and Sasakwa High celebrated with families across Oklahoma.

Harley Johnsons Denver Sasakwa High School Don Stonewall Johnson

Jailor in Philippi Sermon Lives in a Criminal's Conscience

A Globe Democrat sensational headline about the jailer at Philippi reaches the prison cell of Valentine Burke. Reading the religious line Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ he faces judgment, seeks mercy, and later receives pardon and a deputy position after a reduced sentence.

St. Louis D. L Illnois Philippi Paul Burke Sher- Burke Senliff

Walker guilty of assault with intent to kill five years

Trio notes Walker was found guilty of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary after an appeal over a prior guilty plea. A federal court later ordered a jury trial. The same page lists Hobson, Wilson, and Manuel for unrelated charges in JP Blaine Gilbert’s court.

Walker Thedric K. McClarty JP Blaine Gilbreath George R. Hobson Frank Wilson Kenneth Lee Manuel

Local Friends And Relatives Visit Stratford Area

A long list of visits and social calls circulates Stratford and surrounding towns as Wilma Jones of Tucson and Ray Johnson of Long Beach visit Ownbeys and Johnson relatives. Several travelers from Texas and California join in housewarmings, fishing trips, and family gatherings with Grace Johnson May and others in Stratford Ada and nearby areas. The record notes a recent death, David Rogers of Dallas, and wraps with continued visits and a page three continuation.

Ray Johnson Jim Long Beach Calif Grace Johnson May Fort Riley Kan Oklahoma City Ray Richard Sourees Jack Griffith Fort Worth Tex Grace Johnson Shewnee Amno Griffith Laura Johnson David Rogers Dallas David Laurine Ray Johnson J Bessie Rushing Oakland Earl Stewart Fitzhugh Sadel King Konawa Walker Hisle Ada Herbert ‘Griffith Roff Jeff Bailey Ercy Ownbey Stratford Milton Balthrop Otis Coffey Lightning Ridge Bob Hatcher Jehildre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Peenas Dan Marker East Central State College Oklahoma Gas and Electric Baptist Bible School Tupelo Robertson Mrs. Hayes McCullars Madonna Club Smith ‘Funeral Home Earl Watis FE Adit Gine Smith Hd Roundtree Steve Midlothian Garrett Beller Jack Beller Barney Hall Garrett Beiler Mrs. Wry _ Scott Oren Gray Zelma Martin Joe Gray Coninervile Thurman Gray Dale Pred Gray Garry Larry Carmanoyce Vernon Gray Mike Vickie Mrs. W Bobo Janice Mrs. J. H. Ferguson Paoli Allen Biggs Leroy Banks Colo Jacqueline Sue Phyllis Lamb Judy Chileaut Loyd Beebe Alfred W. J. Farmer Firzhugh Lincoln Park Zoo Melvin Chilcoat Rosemary Ross K. D. Hunley Viola Machin J. L. Hunley Richard Hunley Walter Hurst Vicki Perry Elvin’ Jacquesses Tuessats Hack Jacquess Homer Davis JoAnn Jacquess Elvin Jacquess Janie J. Sharon Royce Jacquess Loyd Cowen Floyd Robbins Kay Marsha Bud Jacquess Carolyn B. L. Hardins F. Billings Jess Norvill Hardin Beatrice. Jacquess San Frances Nursing Home Marilyn Fowler Audie Teels W. B. Hokett Raymond Cleveland Murray State College Dana David Cagle Olney High School Eee Newhberry Hokett Olney Edwin C. Bayton Southeastern State College Latta High School Mary Jordan Katie Burrow Ruby Hay Hays Bobby Hays Cordell Cherry Norma Dean Hays Norman Glen Smith Kenneth Murphy Ginger LeeRoy Bates Ft. Worth Walter Bates H. D. Bullard Jr Donna Stonewall High School Marvin Brashears Prague Wayne Brashears Don Brashears Dayna Jesse Loyd Jackie Dickie Goode Harold Stanberry Richmond Calif Johnny Paragould Martha Smith Rockwall Maud Heck Centrahoma Dixie Osborn Lehigh Lee Cross Odus Frederick Pat Smith Lane Elizabeth Junkin Stanley Putman Ft. Smith Ark Junkin Mattie Junkin Jack Ublick Mrs. Billingsley Sue Lynn Beaver Mr. Billingsley Raymond Ellis Stonewell Pat Ellis Hugh Sweat Patty W. B. Hokelt Billy Kirby Mrs. Sweat Mrs. Kirby Wanda Kirby Buddie Sweat Lula Hbis Shirley Sherman, Tex Richard Bailey OBU Laky le Thors Christ Beer Party USA Beer Party USA Fdas Skewers Association, Inc Mita Avenue New York N.Y United States Brewers Association, Inc Okla Hart May Johnson Wilma Jones Tucson Ben Ownbey Charles Jack Bartley Denison Ownbey Erey Ownbey Mary Ownbey Aud McCuller Robert Penrod Joe Maddox J. Penrod AED Banefite OGRE Oklahoma Aie Electric Company
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