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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1970

Page

5

Family and visit notes from Garland and nearby towns

The column lists social visits and family ties among residents including Sid and Jim Marshall, Mrs. Veneta Felkins, Les Voyles of Garland Texas, Mrs. Roxy Gilan of Thorntown Indiana, Mrs. A B Brown of Grand Prairie Texas, W R Robbins and relatives. Kenneth Robbins, Glenn Mobley, Mack McClanahan and others visit or travel, mention of a farm sale in Tupelo and a new granddaughter for W R Robbins.

Sid Jim Marshall Joe Mitchell Tupelo Veneta Felkins Leslie Voyles Garland Tex Roxy Gilan Thorntown Ind A. B. Brown Grand Prairie W. R. Robbins Kenneth Robbins Glenn Mobley Mack McClanahan Cleburn

Mrs Aline Johnson and Grace Marshall Visit A R Johnson

Mrs Aline Johnson and Mrs Grace Marshall visited Mr and Mrs A R Johnson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leonard Williams and Doyle Tupelo had Sunday dinner with the Johnsons. A R Johnson and Kitty made a business trip to west Texas Saturday. A R Johnson and Kitty made a business trip to Wichita Kansas Monday.

Aline Johnson Grace Marshall A. R. Johnson Leonard Williams Doyle Tupelo Kitty West Texas Wichita Kan

Local Visits List Between Ada and Stonewall Residents

Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Jack West visited Vance Minor on Monday. Stonewall couple Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw and Rev. and Mrs. David Fry visited Vance Minor Saturday. Ada visitor Mrs. Margie Coplin joined Minor Monday. J C Treas Ahloso visited Dowe and Mrs. Smith Saturday. Ada couple Aaren Grey visited Dowe Smith Saturday. Dowe Smith hosted Mrs. Grey. Albuquerque pair Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hill are visiting Dowe Smiths this week.

Jack West Ada Vance Minor Boda Hisaw David Fry Stonewall Margie Coplin J. C. Treas Ahloso Dowe Smith Aaren Grey

Ada Residents Visit Patton Family Circle

Dora Daniel of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton on Thursday. Mrs. Vance Minor called on Friday. On Monday morning Mrs. Simon Patton visited with her sister Mrs. Virgie Dorsey in Ada and later visited Dora Daniel.

Dora Daniel Ada Simon Patton Vance Minor Virgie Dorsey

Paris Chapel Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Vi­neta Ayres and Debra from Pittsburg Kansas visited Pennington family over the weekend. Sunday guests included Jackie Ayres and baby and Bill Ayres with their daughters. Law and Dryden, along with Gene Galey from Oklahoma City, visited Pennington and Galey households.

Vineta Ayres Debra Pittsburg Kan Milo Pennington Jackie Ayres Bill Ayres J. W. Law Ruby Dryden

Local Family Visits Span Oklahoma And Stratford

Mrs Linda Sanders from Gary and Steven with Mrs Mary Balenko and others spent Friday evening with Linda Sanders parents Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mrs Jessie Tucker in Stratford on Sunday.

Linda Sanders Gary Steven Mary Balenko Mike Christina Oklahoma City Linda Rance Tucker Jessie Tucker Stratford

Pennington Family Connections Highlight Local News

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington welcome son Michael Shane born Wednesday. Several Elmore and Pennington relatives from Stratford Parish Chapel Ada and Weleetka visited Friday and Saturday.

Wayne Pennington Michael Shane Lester Elmore Stratford Alfred Pennington Lorraine Pennington Suz Pennington Barbara Estelle Elmore Ruthie Ruby Dryden Verneice Dryden Milo Pennington Raymond Henigar Becky Kirkendall Ada Vineta Ayres Clarice Pennington Glenn Kirkendall Luz Pennington Ruthie Elmore Donnie Pennington Bobbi Anthony Nevill Pennington Garland Pennington Mark Weleetka

Local families gather across Ada county over weekend

The county sees hours of visits as numerous families from Ada and surrounding towns spend time with relatives. Most gatherings center on nursing homes and church events with several baptisms noted at Trinity Baptist Church and a sixth grade promotion observed.

Union Hill Baptist Church Holds Services and Baptisms

Union Hill Baptist Church crowd attendance reached 67 as Rev. Don Newby preached both services. Gloria Matheron Ernie Matheron Freddy Duncan and Pamela Adams were baptized at Trinity Baptist Ada. Visitors included Gerald Scott Ada Elbert Simpkins Egypt and Mrs Glenn Jones Tampa. Vacation Bible School begins May 25 at 7 30 p m with Newby as superintendent.

UnIon Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Ernie Matheron Gerald Scott Ada Elbert Simpkins Egypt Glenn Jones Tampa Fla Gloria Materon Freddy Duncan Pamela Adams Trinity Baptist Church Roxie Golden

Visitors in the homes of Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. Sybil Collins

Recent visitors included Mattie Brumley and Mary, Ada, Mrs. Letha James, Ada, Ola Fraley, Bill Collins, Ada, Roma Waktman, Ada, Kenneth Goodson of Oklahoma City, Max Goodson, Bob by Joe Adams and Billy Joe Adams, Joel, Pamela, Joni, Rhonda.

Nora Roper Sybil Collins Mattie Brumley Mary Ada Letha James Ola Fraley Bill Collins Roma Waktman Kenneth Goodson Oklahoma City Max Goodson Bobby Joe Adams Billy Joe Adams Joel Pamela Joni Rhonda

Latta School Families Attend Local Events

Mrs Wanda Coplen and Debbie attended the style show in the Latta home economics room. Debbie Coplen styled a dress. Wanda Coplen Kevin Opal Lee Bivins and Pamela joined the Latta second grade picnic at Glenwood Park Thursday.

Wanda Coplen Debbie Latta Debbie Coplen Kevin Opal Lee Bivins Pamela Glenwood Park Charles Coplen Basil Devin Wintersmith Park Charlene Coplen Pete Winters Judy Grover Keeling Ada

Tom Agee Hospitalized at Valley View

Tom Agee was a patient at Valley View Hospital recently as Mr and Mrs Tom Agee and family visited Mrs Tishia.

Tom Agee Valley View Hospital Tishia

Mrs. Tommy Patterson Honored With Shower

Mrs. Cloyce Finney hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Tommy Patterson on Tuesday May 12 at her home. Guests and assistants listed include Mrs. Dena Wood and many others. gifts, a stork centerpiece, and refreshments featured in the event report.

Cloyce Finney Tommy Patterson Finney Denman Eubank L. D. Pierce Kathy Pierce Pat Patterson Dena Wood Grace Walker Kenneth Mitchll Larry Darbinson Leon Kidwell Clara Blackburn Rickey Wood Virble Guy O. C. Spitler Vickie Luna L. D. Price Kathy J. D. Wilson Gearsdean Revels Wayne Bullard Reva Carter Jimmy Wood Janette Douglas Denman Eubanks Joe Rowsey Jay Rowsey Louis Rowsey George Bain Alfred Darras Crable Chiles Ruth Beavers Kenneth Hughes Loyd Candy Bill Orick Ed Crabtree Priscilla Myres Laudeen Burnett Murriel Johnson D. L. Linker Vada Shatswell Elsie Eubank Joyce Turpin Jeannie Baker

Ada and Edmond Visit Keelings and Cochran Family News

Ada visitors include Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and family business with Edwards and Smiths. Other guests referenced are Grover Keeling, Frank Ginnis, Sho vey Keeling, Edmond, andon ie East, Oakman. Elmer Cochran Sr and family hosted visits from Dean Underwood, Terry Moore, Allan Cochran, Pamela, and Daisy Binion in Fayetteville Ark.

Lee Keeling Ada Charles Coplen George Smith Grover Keeling Frank Ginnis Shovey Keeling Edmond Andonnie East Oakman Elmer Cochran Sr Dean Underwood Terry, Moore Allan Cochran Pamela Fayetteville, Ark Daisy Binion

Mrs W C Karr Visits Ada Relative

Mr and Mrs W C Karr visited Mrs P S Karr in Ada. The brief note records a family visit and gives no further detail.

Vaness High School Commencement Noted For Golden Family

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and their children Lynda and Mike attended the Vaness High School commencement on Tuesday night where their son graduated and serves as senior class president. Mrs Roxie Golden visited her mother Mrs Callie Morgan and Paul Fitzhugh recently. Visiting Mrs Ruby Horton Barbara and William were Mr and Mrs Vernon Mec Curdy and family Ada Mr and Mrs Glen Horton and family Mr and Mrs Jimmy Jennings and family Ada and Mr and Mrs John Delazier and Mr and Mrs Paul Golden and family attended the event. Mrs Ruby Horton and Barbara attended the Vaness commencement exercises Tuesday.

Carol J. C. Carroll Moore James Morgan Cynthia Oklahoma City Randy Golden Steve Garner Olen Henderson Egypt Horace Golden Paul Henderson Clen Henderson Eugenia Otterson Vaness Freddy Duncan Vickie Lancaster Freddy Holman Robert Golden Lynda Mike Vaness High School Roxie Golden Callie Morgan Paul, Fitzhugh Ruby Horton Barbara William Vernon MecCurdy Ada Glen Horton Jimmy Jennings John Delazier Paul Golden F. O. Jones Benny Jones Kenny Latta Glenn Dale Jones Tampa Fla Don Newby Kathy Stephen R. E. Tilley Max Bess Carlene McNutt Jr Lisa Eddie Lavona Jones

Baptisms and Visits Highlight Tishomingo Families

Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell attended a baptism at Trinity Baptist Church Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rube Delozier and Mr and Mrs Don Delozier and family visited Mr and Mrs John Delozier recently. Visiting also included Mr and Mrs Larry Archer and family along with other relatives and friends.

Stephen Kathy Lavona Jones Ron Newby Nancy Melvin Newby Oil Center Don Newby Trinity Baptist Church Georgia Willyerd Ada Mack Welch Betty Cunningham Earnest Matheron F. L. Cunningham Warren Cunningham Cunningham Wanda Welch Mike Mark Sandra Cunnighham Etta Garrett Myra Nell Rube Delozier Don Delozier John Delozier Larry Archer Jerry Reamy Jerry Bridgeman Tishomingo Jerry Delozier

Vaness Alumni Night Attendees Pack FHA Installation

Attendees at Vaness Alumni Association event include Harold and Mildred Haines Lavona Jones Don and Marjorie Newby Glenda Briggs Laurin Patton Oliver Parker Carson Phillips Pat Gallup Kenneth Brendle Geneva McCullar Martha Love Martha Smith Tena Cosby Darlene Smith Joe Hodges Kenny Logston Gardenia California Murray Golden Roxie Golden Linda Golden Ethelene Golden Carol Teresa Joni Rhonda Adams and Gloria Matheron at Vaness High School FHA installation of officers.

Vaness Alumni Association Harold Haines Robert Golden Lavona Jones Don Newby Glenda Briggs Laurin Patton Oliver Parker Carson Phillips Pat Gallup Kenneth Brendle Geneva McCullar Martha Love Martha Smith Tena Cosby Darlene Smith Lynda Mike Joe Hodges Ada Kenny Logston Gardenia Calif Murray Golden Roxie Golden Ethelene Golden Carol Teresa Joni Rhonda Adams Gloria Matheron FHA Vaness High School

Visits Highlight Ada and Oklahoma City Residents

A sequence of social visits unfolds with families from Ada and Oklahoma City sharing gatherings. Attendees include Crow, Wells, Bollow, Jones, and Hend erix relatives, plus Nelson and Long families, as graduation exercises at Vaness High School conclude.

Horace Golden Celebrates Birthday With Family

Horace Golden marked his birthday on Monday with a white cake adorned in pink and blue flowers. Attending were Mrs Edna Golden and Mr and Mrs Horace Golden with Teresa Carol Randy and Gary.

Horace Golden Edna Golden Teresa Carol Randy Gary

Shower Honors Debbie Clifford Before June Wedding

Debbie Clifford bride elect of Davey Johnston received a gift shower at Tupelo Baptist Church. Hosts were Jackie Loyd Betsy Johnston with their mothers assisting. The couple has set a June 4 wedding date at First Baptist Church Tupelo.

Debbie Clifford Davey Johnston Tupelo Baptist Church Jackie Loyd Betsy Johnston Marvella Loyd Marcine Johnston Betsy Phillip Jackie Doll Flowers Edna Johnston Alma Brooks Mae Brooks Willie Williams Rita Odra Mae Sweat Donna David Crow Polk Cross Lois Clifford Marcine Brooks Linda Diane Ruth Hyatt Thelma Lee Sweat Patti Margie Kirby Wanda Thomas Fortner Ann Miller Marcia Harter Connie Reed Angie and Jamie Kay Howell Jack Uhlich Sally Johnson Jerry Romines Corkey Brashier Deloris Jones Robert Brashears Sandra Durant Jessie Pate Cathey Elmo Hamilton James Smith Martin McCurdy Tommy Johnston John Johnston Edgar Cross Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel Chubby Harkins Robert Palmer John Clifford Alex Sprouse Sherry Buddy Wilkins Joyce Snow Dewayne Brooks Bernice Crane Virgie Johnston Aubrey Treas Edna Cooper Maxine Linker L. B. Loyd Judi Johnston Clyde Nell Wofford Helen Leader Sue Lynn Billingsley Roy Lee Harkins Phyllis Ray Helen Mann Bill Johnston Miss Clifford D. R. Clifford Mr. Johnston Ben Johnston First Baptist Church of Tupelo

Latta student tops National Educational test

Latta seventh grade student Rhonda Arter earned the highest score on the National Educational Development Test. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Arter. The report also notes social visits and gatherings among local residents including the Latta Extension Homemakers Group with several members and guests attending a Thursday coffee hosted by Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. and cohostess Mrs. Garvin Glover.

Rhonda Arter Latta Claude Arter Charles Floyd Jr Latta Extension Homemakers Group Garvin Glover Gavnn Cooper Elmo Thompson Bob Mayberry Kevin Young Wesley Brantley Ralph Taylor Roy Kindrick Calvin Grace C. E. Brady Wesley Brantley Jr Kyle Clyde Cassady Cal Acord Floyd Glover

Allen Pioneer Club Holds 22nd Annual Session

The Allen Pioneer Club held its 22nd annual meeting at the Bus by Lodge with Perry Blue delivering the devotional and invocation. A covered dish luncheon followed, officers were elected for the coming year, and prizes were awarded for best costume and farthest distance. Attendees included numerous Ada area residents and relatives of club members.

Allen Pioneer Club Busby Lodge Perry Blue

Visitors Gather at Ada Homes for Local Families

Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAn ally included Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally and family Ada Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Allan and family Ada and Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy. The Bess family also visited the McAn ally couple and later joined Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bess in Ada for Vanessa commencement exercises Tuesday night with Larry Bess among the graduating seniors.

Walter McAnally Bill McAnally Ada Johnny Allan William Henson Billy Sandy Bess Clarence Bess Vaness Larry Bess

Visits To Mrs Oleta Bryant Reported By Several Families

Mr and Mrs Edd Carpenter and Sunny Oil Center and Gary Carvett visited Mrs Oleta Bryant and family Tuesday Irene Bryant Michael and Sherri Ardmore visited Mrs Oleta Bryant and family Saturday Michael and Sherri remained until Monday Mrs Bill Hollowell Karen and Toni Norman and Wanda Hollowell visited Mrs Oleta Bryant and family Monday and took Michael and Sherri home Mr and Mrs Hob Wyche Becky and David visited Mr and Mrs Loyd Miller Lovely Lovelady Sunday

Edd Carpenter Sunny Oil Center Gary Carvett Oleta Bryant Irene Bryant Michael Sherri Ardmore Bill Hollowell Karen Toni Norman Wanda Hollowell Hob Wyche Becky David Loyd Miller Lovelady

Local family visits note Mrs Bryant household

Mrs Oleta Bryant hosted visits from Michael and Sherri on Monday and Wynema McClendon with Roger and Regina called on Mrs Oleta Bryant and family on Sunday.

Hob Wyche Family Visit Leaves Konawa Sunday

Mr and Mrs Hob Wyche and their children visited Mr and Mrs Joe Lindsey in Konawa on Sunday.

Hob Wyche Joe Lindsey Konawa

Sidney Green Family Visit in Hickory on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Sidney Green and Phyllis visited Mrs Mary Summers and Leroy in Hickory Sunday, sharing a brief family call and friendly conversation.

Sidney Green Phyllis Mary Summers Leroy Hickory

Practical home repair tips on dry mix brick paths and metal cabinet painting

A homeowner questions a dry mix for brick walkways and the correct steps to install it. Instructions specify a mix of one part portland cement to five parts sand, two inches deep, bricks set edgewise with half inch gaps, then joints filled and brushed in, with repeated wetting to settle the mix. Additional Qs cover repainting metal filing cabinets with any metal paint after cleaning with detergent and water, and cleaning brushes after latex paint to prevent hardening.

Dandelion Name Origin Tied to French Phrase

The term dandelion imitates the French dent de lion meaning lion s tooth. This etymology shows how the plant got its common name from a descriptive French phrase.

Mrs Calvin Grace Hosts Latta Group May Meeting

Mrs. Calvin Grace hosted the Latta Extension Homemakers Group for its May gathering led by Mrs. Wesley Brantley with a program on wall decorations by Mrs. Garvin Glover. Guest Mrs. Don Scott showed paintings. refreshments were served to guests and members.

Kit Thomas Calvin Grace Latta Garvin Glover Charles Floyd Don Scott Wesley Brantley Jr Scott Strick Rica Lee Dave Tatum Brenda Kay Casady Brantley C. E. Brady Roy Kindrick Cal Acord Bob Mayberry Kyle Leon Cecil Ralph Taylor Sam McCracken

Hart Extension Homemakers Meet at Lightning Ridge Church

The Hart Extension Homemakers Club met at Lightning Ridge Church with Mrs. Kenneth Santfield hosting. President Mrs. Cletus Kelley led the program, devotional from Luke 6 27 37 read by Mrs. Stanfield, and a wall decorations lesson with Naomi Stanfield demonstrations.

Hart Extension Homemakers Lightning Ridge Church Kenneth Santfield Cletus Kelley Kenneth Stanfield Arno Griffith Naomi Stanfield OSU Extension Center Alvie Griffith Marjorie Soutee Tishomingo

June Wedding Planned for Nita Jo Perry and Frank Gargis

Mr and Mrs Forrest Perry announce the engagement of their granddaughter Nita Jo Perry to Frank Richard Gargis. Both graduates of Ada High School 1969 plan to wed June 19 at 7 pm in Kathryn Boswell Memorial Chapel East Central campus.

Forrest Perry Nita Jo Perry Frank Richard Gargis Bill Perry Monta Vista Estelene Benton Woodville Calif Gargis Frank Gargis S. Constant Miss Perry Ada High School East Central State College Kathryn Boswell East Central

Salt Makes Good Spot Eradicator

The article discusses using salt to remove dirt marks from a gray felt hat and notes fashion tips about subtle, patterned handkerchiefs with tuxedos. Experts say choose subdued patterns like small checks polka dots or foulard for safe in spotlight styling.

Unmolding Gelatin Salads and Desserts Tips

When unmolding a gelatin salad or dessert loosen the gelatin from the mold by slipping a small spatula between the gelatin and mold. Dip the mold in warm water and give a gentle shake to release the set dish.

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