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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1965

Page

8

McCurly Family Weekend Visitors and Guests

Mr and Mrs George McCurly hosted visitors including their son and family from Fort Worth Texas. The McCurlys traveled to Tulsa for bee supplies and stayed with their daughter and the Maurice Lashbrook family. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs J E Martin, the Dub Story family Debra and David, and Velma Burnett of Ada.

George McCurly George A. McCurly Mark Fort Worth Tex McCurley Tulsa Maurice Lashbrook J. E. Martin Dub Story Debra David Velma Burnett Ada

Family outing to Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Mr and Mrs Ken Lance traveled to McAlester with her parents and sister for a day trip to Mena Arkansas. They dined at Queen Wilhelmina Inn and rode a miniature train around the mountain top.

Ken Lance McAlester L. L. Whitlock Max Condrink Mena, Ark Queen Wilhelmina State Park Queen Wilhelmina Inn

Brittain Family Ties Noted in Ada Area

The passage lists family connections in Ada including Susan as mother and husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Brittain of Stratford, Et ta Hargis, Aunt, and several Ada residents such as Jim Selby, Johnnie Lynch, Kevin, James Ed Edwards, and Shelly.

Susan John Brittain Stratford Etta Hargis Ada Jim Selby Johnnie Lynch Kevin James Ed Edwards Shelly

Ada Rodeo to Run August at Ken Lance Arena

The Ada Rodeo will take place from August 4 to August 7 at the Ken Lance Arena with a new cowgirl events attraction. Dea Lance, 65, and his partner Dailey family calf rope at a Chickasha competition weekend. Mrs. C. H. Boyd attended James A. Lance's funeral in Ada.

Dea Lance Dan Dailey Chickasha Ada Ken Lance Arena C. H. Boyd James A. Lance

Mr and Mrs Erwin Jones Join Stonewall Church

Mr and Mrs Erwin Jones became members of the First Methodist Church of Stonewall on Sunday morning.

Erwin Jones First Methodist Church of Stonewall

Maloys Visit Ill Mother in Ponca City

Mr and Mrs D W Maloy spent Sunday in Ponca City visiting Mrs Pearl Williams who is very ill and not improving. Monday guests at the Maloy home were sister and husband Mr and Mrs Elmer Reid of Oklahoma City.

D. W. Maloy Ponca City Pearl Williams

Townsend and McNeil to Wed in Union Valley

Diana Townsend and Tommy McNeil announce their wedding date May 22. The couple and both families reside in Union Valley, with the Townsend and McNeil households listed.

Diana Townsend Tommy McNeil Diana Tommy Jim Townsend Bo McNeil Union Valley

Visit at Mrs Pharr’s Home Noted By Guests

Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson visited in the home of Mrs A M Pharr Sunday afternoon and were pleased to find other folks present. Those visiting were Mrs Jim Chapman Mr and Mrs Leon Cashier Atoka and Mr and Mrs Lewis McDonald and Jay Tecumseh. Mrs Pharrs son Lee is a patient in Valley View Hospital at this time.

Walter Thompson A. M. Pharr Jim Chapman Leon Cashier Atoka Lewis McDonald Jay Tecumseh

Stephens and relatives visit Stratford kin

Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Stephens drove to Stratford Sunday afternoon to visit her father C. A. Gentry. Phil Stephen of Latta was a Sunday dinner guest of the Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Maner of Stratford visited Sunday afternoon with Virda Stephens.

B. M. Stephens Stratford C. A. Gentry Phil Stephen Latta Louie Maner Virda Stephens

Keatley Visit Extends to Leck Carpenter in Stratford

Mr and Mrs Fred Keatley called on Mrs Leck Carpenter in Stratford and visited with Joy Anderson and the Anderson family from Oklahoma City. They then drove to Pauls Valley to see Leck Carpenter who is a patient there.

Fred Keatley Leck Carpenter Stratford Joy Anderson Jerry Anderson Oklahoma City Pauls Valley Leck

Oma Thurman Visits Oklahoma City Family

Mrs. Oma Thurman went to Oklahoma City last Thursday to visit her son and wife Roy Thurman and granddaughter Don Rice and family. Her daughter and husband Ode Henson accompanied her to Oklahoma City.

Oma Thurman Oklahoma City Roy Thurman Don Rice Ode Henson

Hospital Stay Keeps Mrs Holman Active in Oklahoma City

From her long stay in the hospital in Oklahoma City she can get up and move about yet relies on a wheelchair for comfort. The note ends with encouragement: keep up the good work, Mrs. Holman.

Oklahoma City

Weekend revival at Ross Baptist Church led by Rick Johnston

Richard Flint preached as evangelist. Several people attended from Francis Saturday. Visiters included Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins and LaVern's sister-in-law Mrs. Jack Summers of Tulsa with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Drumright. Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones also visited the Scroggins home Saturday.

Rick Johnston the Baptist Church Ross Richard Flint Francis Baxter Scroggins LaVern Jack Summers Tulsa Mrs. Jones Drumright Scroggins Mrs Scott Jones

Visiting Houser Family Saturday Evening Guests

Rev and Mrs Dalton Young and Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor visited the Houser family Saturday evening, sharing time together in a cordial gathering.

Bob Houser Dalton Young Glen Taylor

Family Relocates to Tulsa for Work

Mr and Mrs Lester Kymes along with children Charlie Barbara and Dennis moved last weekend to Tulsa. They plan to sell their house as Mr Kymes secures employment in Tulsa.

Lester Kymes Charlie Barbara Dennis Tulsa Mr. Kymes

Petty Family Takes Niece Marti Gay Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Gene Petty Pauletta and Becky drove to Ardmore last Saturday to return their niece Marti Gay who had spent two weeks with them while her mother was ill.

Gene Petty Pauletta Becky Ardmore Marti Gay Petty

Francis Baptist Church Sees Strong Attendance and Visitors

Attendance was very good at Francis Baptist Church last Sunday with visitors from Ada and Homer. Young people enjoyed watching a Billy Graham film during the service.

Francis Baptist Church Ada Homer Billy Graham

Pipkins Enjoy Quiet Fishing Sunday Together

Mr and Mrs Arthur Pipkin and their son visited Mr and Mrs Donnie Pipkin for a family fishing outing on Sunday. The group reports a pleasant time despite a light catch.

Arthur Pipkin Mike Donnie Pipkin

Bonner Siblings Strike With Measles Strep Throat

The Bonner children David Penney and Debbie contracted measles last week. Despite vaccination they have a light case of measles and also suffer strep throat.

Bonner David Penney Debbie

Birthday and anniversary notices for local residents

Birthdays were celebrated for Pamela Buchannan Linda Kirkes Dor othy Buchannan. Anniversaries observed for Kenneth and Marilea Knight Dink and Annie Scroggins Johnny and Pris cilla West John and Betty and Nick and Pearlie Wolfe. Attendees at the association brotherhood rally at Ahloso Baptist Church included Bob Houser Mann Wynn Benney Donney Fisher Glen By ers Carl Wheeler Gene Davis Lonnie Currant Rodney Guinn and Rev. Dalton Young. Banner Association youth rally set for next Saturday night May 22 at Stonewall Baptist Church with services at 7 30.

Pamela Buchannan Linda Kirkes Dorothy Buchannan Kenneth Marilea Knight Dink Annie Scroggins Johnny Priscilla West John Betty Nick Pearlie Wolfe Associational Brotherhood Ahloso Baptist Church Francis Bob Houser Mann Wynn Benney Donney Fisher Glen Byers Carl Wheeler Gene Davis Lonnie Currant Rodney Guinn Dalton Young The Banner Association Stonewall Baptist Church

Griffiths Visit Friends in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith spent the weekend visiting their friends Dr and Mrs J T Roberts in Oklahoma City. Saturday was spent touring the city and its attractions.

Herbert Griffith J. T. Roberts Oklahoma City

Baptist Homes and Stores Mentioned in Brief Listing

A compact notice lists Baptist Childrens Home Baptist Boys Ranch Town Baptist Building and the Baptist Book Store as part of a regional church and charity inventory.

Baptist Childrens Home Boys Ranch Town Baptist Building Baptist Book Store

Mrs Ruby Johnson Hosts Family Over Weekend

Mrs. Ruby Johnson welcomed her daughter Mrs. Leon Condrew with her son-in-law and their two children Brenda and Douglas Tuttle for a weekend visit. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clifton were dinner guests on Sunday.

Ruby Johnson Leon Condrew Brenda Douglas, Tuttle Mrs Fred Clifton

Williams Family Visit Includes Buck Roosevelt Relative

Mr and Mrs Bill Williams hosted visitors including Buck Williams Roosevelt the mother of Mr Williams a sister Wanda from Oklahoma City also visiting the Williams household.

Bill Williams Buck Williams Roosevelt Mr. Williams Williams Wanda Oklahoma City

Hayes Visit Highlights Oklahoma Family Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Hayes of Oklahoma City visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Hayes on Sunday, signaling a family gathering weekend in the area.

Hampton Hayes Oklahoma City Hobart Hayes

Johnsons to Visit Roff Next Weekend

Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson of San Jose California have informed his mother they will visit Roff next weekend for a stay.

Melvin Johnson San Jose Calif Roff

Alumni Banquet Reservations Set

The alumni banquet has reserved seating arranged for attendees. Organizers confirm table allocations and expected guest turnout for the upcoming event.

Cousins Pat Patterson Visit Mrs Reed in California

Mrs. Ethel Reed has two guests, Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson of Benna Park California. The Patersons have been visiting relatives at other points in Oklahoma.

Ethel Reed Pat Patterson Benna Park Calif Patterson Oklahoma

Brother and Sister Help Harvest Alfalfa in Weeklong Effort

Lowell Laseman spent the past week with his sister and brother in law Alvin and Mrs Mantooth helping harvest over a hundred acres of alfalfa. He returned Monday to continue the harvest.

Lowell Laseman Alvin Mantooth

Corsicana Woman Visits Ross High School Friday

Mrs. Bill Bunyard of Corsicana Texas visited Ross High School on Friday while en route home from visiting her mother Mrs. Manuel Merritt who is a patient at a Holdenville nursing home.

Bill Bunyard Corsicana Tex The Ross High School Manuel Merritt Holdenville

Mrs Beulah Hathaway Mrs Herbert Griffith Mrs Ralph

Three women named Mrs Hathaway, Mrs Griffith and Mrs Ralph appear in a brief social notice listing attendees or relatives in a local event page. The fragment provides only names without context or dates.

Beulah Hathaway Herbert Griffith Ralph

Banner Association W M S Meeting Attended by Local Ladies

Burleson Mrs Floyd Cooper Mrs Iva Jones and Mrs W W Potts attended the Banner Association WMS meeting held at the Fittstown Baptist Church Thursday.

Coronation Service Honors Eight Girls at Rofs Baptist Church

Mrs Amos Summers sponsor of the Girls Auxiliary at Rofs Baptist Church led a coronation service on Wednesday night. Eight girls were awarded GA pins for their steps earned. Ruth Sullivan provided flowers for church decoration and refreshments were served to guests in the educational building.

Amos Summers Rofs Baptist Church G.A Ruth Sullivan

Leonard Etchieson Returns Home After Surgery

Leonard Etchieson has returned home from Valley View Hospital after surgery and is up and around.

Leonard Etchieson Valley View Hospital

Tulsa pastor to preach baccalaureate sermon Sunday

Jeri Queen of Tulsa former pastor of Ross Baptist Church has been chosen to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the upcoming Sunday service.

Jeri Queen Tulsa Ross Baptist Church

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Jimmy Edwards M. E. Lambert H. L. Kirkes Jim Lambert Carrie Daniels Byng By Pat Hooser By Mary Laseman B. M Mack” Welch Ada, Oklahoma Oklahoma State East Central State College Klahome State Bang Federal Reserve
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