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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
2
The Hanks Brothers expand warm-house tomato growing to provide home grown fruit in winter. They plan additional greenhouses as they describe peak winter output with frequent shipments of vine ripened tomatoes and a hybrid variety praised as fantastic by Mrs. Hanks.
Receipts Tuesday at Ada Livestock Auction totaled 1 050. Slaughter cows advanced 50 cents while other classes held steady to strong. Prices: slaughter steers 23.50 to 25, cows 14 to 20, bulls 21 to 24.25, calves 23 to 25, stock steers 24 to 30, stock heifers 21 to 24, stock steer calves 25 to 35, stock heifer calves 23 to 30, dairy breeds 22 to 24, stock cows 18 to 23, cows and calves 165 to 235.
USDA cattle market notes 3400 head including feeder cattle calves and some slaughter calves. Early sales show steady to weak demand for various weight ranges with steers and heifers under 650 pounds steady, 650 pounds and up weaker. Hog prices steady to weak as activity remains moderate and feeder availability scarce.
The market moved uncertainly with lighter volume around 14.2 million shares. Dow at noon slipped 0.23 to 896.56 while the AP average rose 0.2 to 330.5 as sectors mixed and mergers in play. Seaboard Finance up 1% on 48,000 shares amid AVCO takeover chatter.
The Durango Colorado city council approved a brief agenda including an ordinance banning topless women entertainers in night clubs. The action reflects local efforts to regulate adult entertainment venues.
A pink and blue shower was given Friday night for Mrs. Roy James formerly Jeannie Harkins with hostess Mrs. J. R. Perry. Numerous friends and relatives attended or sent gifts from Tishomingo and nearby, including members of the Tishomingo Church of Christ.
At the First Baptist Church in Stonewall the Rev. and Mrs. David Frye were honored with a surprise anniversary food shower after Sunday services. A red carnation corsage and boutonniere marked the couple, with a three tier wedding cake baked by Mrs. Emily Hisan and decorated by Mrs. Agnes Patton. About 60 guests attended, including Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Steen of Shamrock and Mrs. Frye's parents.
Mrs Buddy Wilkins received a Sunday shower hosted by Sherry Palmer and Shirley Sims. Attendees included Joyce Lemons Velma Lemons Janet Lemons and many others with Janna Palmer Jerri Gay Sims Christi Cannon helping serve refreshments. Cakes decorated by Mrs Jack Guffey.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Welch hosted a housewarming Tuesday night for Sondra Mark and Mike Welch. Attendees included Barbara Newby Laura Haines Bettie Cunningham Elva Kemp and many relatives and friends. Refreshments of cookies and punch were served as guests toured the new home.
The senior sermon was given by Rev Bruce Govett for Allen High School’s graduating class on May 19 in the school auditorium. Kenneth Reed gave the invocation and Rev David Forrester delivered the benediction. Music was provided by Billy Jos and the junior high choral club.
Mrs Alvin Powell presided at the May meeting of the Roff Extension Homemakers Group. The group planned to assist county health nurse Johnnie Kittrell at a June 6 clinic at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse.
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The story notes Ada resident Jeff Bailey a Falls Creek pastor retreat attendee and mentions 48 at Lightning Ridge Church. It details visits by numerous families from Ada, Pauls Valley, Tulsa, Stillwater and Chicago with multiple Sunday gatherings, dinners, and a delayed Mother’s Day gift family portrait.
Jeff Bailey census director of Lightning Ridge Church and Mrs Auti Mc Cullar secretary attended the census training clinic at the First Baptist Church in Ada Monday night.
Mrs. Marvin Hunt and her children introduced Tina Renne as a new family member at the church. Mr and Mrs Aun McCullar Vanessa visited Lightning Ridge pastor Rev Royce Packard and family including children Spencer and Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield received a call from Altus that her father Jack Fairchild had died. They attended funer al services in Altus and local friends assisted with work while they were away.
Mrs Corene Pedersen with Laura and Steve accompanied Mrs Laura Johnson to Vaness for the grade school graduation. Mrs Laura Johnson visited in Soutee home in Roff. Jo Ann Johnson and Tami Ada Richard Soutee and Becky visited Mrs Johnson Saturday. Richard Soutee and Willie visited Mrs Johnson Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey visited at Stratford during the week with Mr and Mrs Ercy ne and Mrs Mary Own y.
Arno and Alvie Griffith joined Mr and Mrs Mack Summers and Gaylon and Mrs Gertie Summers at a community singing event. The report notes a shared program of songs and social time among attendees.
The Lula Homemakers Extension Group met May 16 at Mrs. Claude Sluder's Ada home with Mrs. Lee Cross presiding. Mrs. Wofford gave the devotional and Mrs. Stonecipher led songs. Mrs. Ross spoke on washing and packing strawberries for freezing and Mrs. Sluder outlined the upcoming educational tour. The June meeting will be at Mrs. Sherman Drennan's home with Mrs. Sluder in charge. Refreshments were served to attendees.
Thelma Perriman and sister Mrs Lawrence Walker visited Van Alstyne Texas for a weekend reunion with cousins and an aunt from Nashville and Texas. Thirty five attended including aunt Mrs Bessie Morriss of Greenville Texas. Lunch at the Texas Power and Light Company dining room featured prior visit films, more pictures, and visiting.
Miss May Johnson visited Sources Friday night and attended a wedding at Fitz-Mliss Cherri Gae Wey Falenen. She also visited Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey along with the Bob Hatcher home. Robert and Darryl accompanied her to Gaar Corner.
Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penrod and their daughters included L. J. Penrod Ada Lowell Penrod and family from Pickett and Don Beighle with children from Oklahoma City. Robert Penrod attended Vanessa High School graduation for Karen Susan Becky and Dean. Karen moved to the 10th grade and Susan to the 7th. Becky and Susan joined a Sulphur class picnic and Karen also went to Sulphur with her class. Deanna was ill and missed her class picnic. Robert Penrod visited Richard Soutee Friday night and Bob Hatcher and family Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher hosted visits with Mollie Summers Doc and Albert Smith. Robert Hatcher joined a school picnic at Glenwood Park Ada on Thursday. The group plus May Johnson visited Summers Thursday night and again Sunday with charity and Oak Grove also seen with the Flowers family.
A community work day is planned at Hart Cemetery on May 30 with dinner on the ground. Everyone is invited to participate and share in the meal.
Mr Earl House and family joined Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs Alice Crawford for Saturday supper. They visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes. Mrs Bessie Dearman Ada recently stayed a week with the Thomasons and Crawford relations.
Mrs. Margaret Fairchilds of Holdenville with Mrs. Sam Espy traveled to Denton Texas on Saturday. Fairchilds visited her son Jim Fairchilds and family while Espy flew to San Francisco to see relatives.
Mrs Harold Davis and Mr and Mrs Thurman Stevens with children spent Sunday in Gainesville visiting Mr and Mrs J E Pybas and family.
Henry Childs and R O Laseman were in Ada Monday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson visited Mr and Mrs R O Laseman Wednesday. Mrs Cleo Griffith visited Mrs R O Laseman Tuesday. Mrs Raymond Laseman attended the luncheon for the past presidents of the county extension clubs Wednesday. Mrs Ethel Tolliver and Mrs Percy Ada visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Wade Crowder of Oklahoma City visited his father J W Craig over the week.
Mrs Opal Jones of Durango Colorado returned Wednesday after two weeks with Mr and Mrs L M Hodges and her brother Lois Hodges and David Mr and Mrs L M Hodges and Mrs Opal Jones spent time together in Durango and with relatives after the trip.
Mr and Mrs Don Steele and Bradley Don and Kevin Ray of Bristow shared Sunday dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Sliger.
Thanks to Mr and Mrs A J Henderson for their subscription to the weekly. Mrs Henderson visited for a week with her granddaughter and family in Dodge City Kansas including Kenneth Burke Benny Randy and Barry.
Doris Wilson travels to Oklahoma City with her sisters and families to visit Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pratt and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thorton, along with David Mark and Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nickell left Tuesday for a two weeks tour visiting Carlsbad New Mexico El Centro California San Diego and deep sea fishing Disneyland Knottsberry Farm and Merced California to visit his sister and family.
Mrs. Wilmorene Golden and her family hosted visitors including J. R. Pendergrass in Oakman. Charles Golden stayed with Frank Crawford. Judy Tatum stayed with Diana and Claudette Golden. The Frederick family from Arkansas City Kansas visited Mrs. Golden's household. Floy Golden vacationed in Kansas with relatives and visited Donna Byars. Steven and Tony Tatum spent Sunday night with Charles and Lawrence Golden.
Attendance at Homer Baptist Church Sunday morning was 46 with Rev. Walter Crow of Ada preaching at both services. Mrs. Lloyd Parnacher and Karen Knight sang. Training Union attendance Sunday night was 24. Bible school began Monday with 42 enrolled.
Mrs. Betty Jones and Tracy travel to Hemet California to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. A W Tatum and family Judy Steven Tony Glen Dale Ricky and Shelia during a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Mike Brewer of Latta visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brewer and Mark for supper Monday night to celebrate his father s birthday.
Note thanks to Mrs Bonnie Mea Lock for her subscription to the newspaper. The brief item acknowledges a reader’s support and expresses appreciation for continued circulation.
Mrs. Imogene Groves and daughter Mrs. Linda Harjo are on a business trip to Oklahoma City. Mr. Groves accompanied them but returned Saturday. Lindell Groves spent the weekend fishing at Lake Texoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Yates of Ada spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lilley.
Mr and Mrs Adams and their daughter spent Monday in Oklahoma City observing local sights and returning home the same day.
Mrs. Kitty McKay and her children joined visiting Mr and Mrs Guy Chaddick and their families on Sunday in Seminole. The gathering included Mrs Chaddick's sisters and their spouses with several children.
Attendance was 63 at Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday morning with Rev. Don Newby delivering the sermon. Visitors included Missy Melton and Vanessa. Vickie Lancaster received a birthday greeting. Joni Adams earned a Bible for attracting the most visitors to the revival.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gray hosted Ricky and Russell as Sunday dinner guests for the Reverend and Steven.
Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell visited Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones on Monday, spending time together in a social call.
Mrs. Melvin Newby was released from Valley View Hospital on Thursday. Rev and Mrs Doyle Newby along with Jearl and Rev and Mrs Don Newby visited Friday night. The Don Newby family plus Kathy and Stephen attended a Francis youth rally Saturday night.
Benny Jones is in Indiana on a business trip this week. Lynda Golden and Shirley Melton spent Saturday night with Carol Golden. Ann Lancaster and Vickie visited Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden and family Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and the Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham went fishing Thursday at Goose Pond. The Rev and Mrs Cunningham were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and family Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Larry Cunningham and children Seminole visited the Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Trivitt of Stroud visited Mr and Mrs Robert Trivett on Saturday.
Mrs. Marie Wilburn of Wynne visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trivett also visited Earl Rose on Saturday.
Mrs Roxie Golden visited Mrs Violet Goodman and Minnie Friday afternoon to discuss family matters and catch up on news from the neighborhood.
Vanessa Grade School held its end of year picnic on Thursday at Wintersmith Park. Mrs. Earl Rose and Mrs. Billy Adams accompanied the group.
Union Hill was well represented at the 6th and 9th grade graduation exercises held at Vaness Wednesday night. The 6th grade graduates were Max Bess, Terry Cushman, Rennie Johns or Steven Lang, Junior Miller, Steve Stone, Carol Golden, Lynda Golden, Darlene Johnson, Janie Lancaster and LaDonna Rhynes. Ninth graders graduating were Roy Miller, Sandy Allen, Barbara Horton, Vickie Lancaster, Linda Miller, Sharron Johnson and Lynn Rhynes. The teachers were Mrs. Oma Enloe and Virgil Romine.
Mrs. Wanda Welch with Mike Mark and Sondra visited Mrs. Robert Golden with Lynda and Mike Tuesday afternoon. Earlier Mrs. Violet Hurley with Stanley, Jerry and Monnie visited Mrs. Roxie Golden and Lynda Monday morning.
Mark and Sondra visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines and their children on Tuesday.
Attendees at Union Hill graduation exercises include Rev and Mrs Don Newby and children, Mr and Mrs Earl Rose, Mr and Mrs Charlie Enaloe, Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and children, Mrs Nora Lancaster and children, Mrs Fern Long and children, and others.
Mrs Lena Cochran Mrs Yvonne Gray and Mrs Jo Dear Hall along with Randy and Steve visited Mrs Daisy Bini on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Crow hosted guests with a business trip through Rush Springs on Thursday. Luther Parrish of Sulphur visited Thursday afternoon. Friday night brought Mr and Mrs Robert Bolin and Kenneth, and later visits by Mr and Mrs Jack Prine and William Earl Homer along with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City.
Eddy Hayes travels to Oklahoma City to bid Teague farewell. Eddie Hayes visits OL Carroll Hollenbeck, a University of Oklahoma student, Thursday night. Larry Brown and Barry Woodard of Oklahoma City visit Eddy Hayes Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City visited Mr Curt Wells and Billy Satur for a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Dye mas Purcell visited Mr and Mrs Albert Crow Sunday, sharing a brief social call in the family home.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolia and Kenneth took a business trip to Purcell on Monday.
Mrs. Albert Crow reports a rare two year old cactus in her yard reaching 7 ft 3 in with full bloom at the top. The plant, not seen before in the area, resembles an entry labeled American Alo in a dictionary.
Mr and Mrs Bob Gray with Ricky and Russell visited Mr and Mrs Dinkini on Sunday evening.
Mrs Laura Haines and Susan visited Mr and Mrs F C Jones Sunday afternoon in a social call.
Mr and Mrs Robert Golden along with Mike and Lynda visited Callie Morgan and Paul Fitz Hugh on Sunday afternoon and enjoyed sightseeing at Arbuckle Lake.
Mrs Myrtle Archer recently visited Mr and Mrs Henry Norton in Ada. The informal call included social news and updates on local ties and neighbourhood happenings.
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney with Norma and Keith visited Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins in Ada on Sunday for a family gathering at the Simpkins residence.
The Rev. Doyle Newby preached the morning and evening sermons at Union Hill Church of God on Sunday with several special songs sung during the services.
Lynda Golden was valedictorian of the 6th grade at Vaness. Rhonda Holland was salutatorian. Rennie Johnson earned a perfect spelling certificate for the year as the sole recipient. Carol Golden received a Top Ten certificate.
Mrs Lena Cochran and Mrs Wanda Welch worked Monday to wash hull and freeze fresh strawberries for winter storage in their kitchen.
Teresa Golden hosted a party Tuesday night at her home. On Sunday Jennifer Garner joined Golden for a six mile ride that lasted nearly three hours.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Foster and their Shawnee family visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Osborn and Jackie Sunday afternoon. Their gathering reflects a family-friendly weekend in the community.
Mrs. Edna Golden spent several weeks with Mr and Mrs Harold Davis in Denver Colorado recently. She returned home by way of Oklahoma City where she visited Mr and Mrs James Morgan a few days. They brought her home strawberries to freeze and make preserves.
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