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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
2
Judge Andrews defends flexible juvenile procedures arguing rehabilitation over punishment while District Attorney Melson warns rigid adult trial rules may erode the juvenile court’s informal, rehabilitative approach. He cites Miranda as a concern for due process and child welfare.
The victim was Milton Autry of Fort Smith. Driving west toward Calvin, his car lost control and struck a tree. The vehicle burst into flames and Autry's body was pried loose by rescuers. he was apparently dead at the scene.
A lengthy tally of awards and honors from the school includes Peggy Pittman Alge bra I and Charles Barnes in Biology and Geometry. Jan Park receives multiple distinctions, including Salutatorian and Best Maps in Geography, while Debbie Collier is named Valedictorian and All Around Girl. Other honorees span subjects from Shorthand to Auto Mechanics and Music.
A Royal Service program was presented at the Thursday session of the Woman's Missionary Union of Ross First Baptist Church. Program chairman Mrs. Vernice Lucas led a quiz about Guatemala including a geographic sketch. Participants included Mrs. Mary Laseman Mrs. Lucas Mrs. Velma Griffith Mrs. Ethel Reed Mrs. Iva Burleson Mrs. Iva Jones and Mrs. Dorothy Ridley.
Officers of the Washington School Society held a retirement coffee for Mrs. Pearl Schenck and Mrs. Nell Steed in the school all purpose room. Schenck retires after 23 years and Steed after six. both honored with corsages, orange and white color decor, and an engraved silver tray.
Mrs. Alene Tucker hosted a party at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church dining hall honoring Janice Franks of Byng and Doreatha Tucker of Vaness, 1967 graduates. A red white and blue decor framed a large white cake inscribed Seniors of 1966 67 as attendees, including family and classmates, gathered for the festive senior recognition.
Miss Becky Scarberry bride elect of Harold Scates was honored at a prenuptial shower Saturday in the Morris Memorial Baptist Church banquet room. The couple plan to marry May 26. Hostesses were Mrs. Oleta Bryant Mrs. Marcene Eaton Mrs. Clara Oliver and Mrs. Elnora Tracy.
A long list of weekend visitors and callers from Ada Oklahoma City Seminole and Norman to Glenwood and Byng is recorded. Families including Knighten Wilson Gray Kimmel Minor and Crowell assemble for visits dinners and social calls across multiple towns. Additional notes mention acquisition of a Frank Moore place in Lightning Ridge and new furniture gifts.
Miss Kathy Lolita Hinson and Jimmie Don Pedersen of Houston wed Friday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Candlelight Houston. The bride’s father gave her in marriage. Don Watson served as best man and the bride’s sister was maid of honor. The couple now reside in Houston where Pedersen is K-Mart manager.
Frisco Homemakers hosted a May birthday party for Resthaven Nursing Home residents in Stonewall. Miss Dora Daniel and Mrs. Simon Patton served chocolate cake cookies and punch to residents including Ella Mae Robinson Nellie Robinson May Worman Fannie Worman Ruby Brewer and Pauline Stapp along with others. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley subscribed the WEEKLY for weekly delivery to the home.
The Pickett Homemakers Group met at Mrs. Faye Sweat s home for the May session. Mrs. Inez Norvell spoke on Prayer, and Mrs. Ruby Harden urged members to plan for the September county fair. Harden presented a program on Food Additives, government protection laws, and usage reasons. The June 27 meeting will be at Mrs. Wanda Robbins home.
The article states a certificate must be accompanied by a bill of sale or proof of ownership with owner's and consignee's names origin destination and animal description. Violations of disease shipment provisions are a felony with up to two years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. Other provis
Mrs. Lois Wall and Mrs. Bert Henderson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Henderson in Ada, with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Henderson also in attendance.
Oklahoma and Arkansas fresh berries flood markets as Stilwell Oklahoma, seat of Adair County, hosts its twentieth annual strawberry festival. Home economist Martha Mote says peak production and low prices lie ahead this week. Tips cover selecting ripe berries and freezing methods with sugar pack and sugar syrup options.
Mrs. Oleta Burk and Mrs. Dale Sanders hosted a Tuesday night housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Newby at their Oil Center home. Guests included numerous neighbors and relatives such as Rev. and Mrs. Don Newby and Kathy and Stephen, with refreshments served after gift viewing.
Despite a four percent rise in miles traveled in Oklahoma during the first quarter of the year, deaths occurred in the latest traffic or travel records.
Danny Coffey spent Friday night with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Odis Coffey. Edd Coffey visited Wylie Webster Sunday.
Mrs Clint Stewart visited her brother Vance Price in Union Hill recently, sharing time with family members and noting the close kinship.
A Monday evening event at Vanoss School by the 4-H group honored leaders and helpers with gifts for project support. Attendees included many families and local leaders such as Mrs. Iola Burroughs, Mrs. Simon Young, Mrs. Ed Coffey, and Mrs. Marvin Hunt among others, with refreshments served.
Mrs Sina Beaver of Memphis Texas was surprised at her 83rd birthday party hosted at her daughter’s home by Willard Coffman. Attending were daughters Iva Stonecipher Lillie Miller Glennia Bradley and son W M Pierce. sons Fred and George Pierce absent. Guests enjoyed white cake with pink and green flowers and beverages.
Mrs Gladys Farr chaired the Owl Creek Homemakers Group May session focusing on Food Additives. Members drew county fair exhibit projects and discussed rural civil defense and fallout shelters. Betty Byrd Linda Williams Steve Murphy and Rodney Hall were chosen for 4H state recognition.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Wall and children attended graduation exercises with Mrs Stella Wall in Vaness. Brenda Shaw graduated. Frank Harber and Larry visited the Walls, and James visited Mrs A C Rhea in Stratford before going to Pauls Valley.
Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley Ada visited Lorene Mellroy recently. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mellroy visited Mrs Prez Ferguson Oklahoma City and Mrs Frank Townsley Ada Thursday.
Wanda Wilson visited Mrs Betty Dew in Lindsay hospital Tuesday night. Wanda Wilson and Debbie Steven and Brian visited Mrs Tommie Farmer Friday.
Pauline Vandergriff and Marie visited her sister Mrs Henry Dew in the hospital Tuesday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Gerald Thurman and Mike, and Mrs Karl Wall with Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson and their children.
Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy hosted a wedding shower Friday night for honorees Tommie Thurman and Marcia Phillips. Hosts included Mrs. Edd Coffey and Mrs. Aun McCullar with numerous friends and relatives in attendance.
In Frisco Boggy bottom a rumor fuels chatter about a new snake breed seen by Mrs. Patton during the first day of squirrel season. She spots two men with rifles near a car on Boggy Bridge and hears a quirky remark about a bushy tailed snake.
Jim and Sid Marshall visited Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes on Thursday. Virgil Johnson visited his sister and brothers Jim and Sid Marshall on Sunday. Mrs Johnson feared her birthday was forgotten until a niece in California sent flowers Friday afternoon.
Ada and Stonewall communities report a series of social visits and meals among the Daniel family and related households. Jack Daniel Ada and Joe Daniel hosted relatives Wednesday, Thursday saw Dora Daniel and Ada with John Daniels, and Sunday gatherings included John Daniel and family visiting Homer Barnes.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Caldwell of Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs R E Golightly. Mr and Mrs Bill Caldwell of Stonewall visited his brother and wife the Lucius Caldwells Saturday. Mr and Mrs Luster Elmore of Midwest City visited his sister and family the R E Golightlys Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lee Byrd of Ada visited the Golightlys Monday.
Billie Burns of Ada spent Saturday with Jack Daniel. Ronnie Coleman of Fittstown visited Pat Daniel Saturday night. John Jack and Joe Daniel and their families visited Buck Daniel Sunday. Buck Daniel and his wife were in Ada Monday. Stanley Chilcoat of Stonewall visited Buck Daniel Friday.
Mrs Myrtle Morris and Mrs Mary Hoyle visited Mrs Jack Barnes with Doris Jean Blackwell and Carlo Dennis Stonewall Sunday. Grover Barnes and Mark with Anna Park Ada spent Sunday with Grover Barnes' parents Jack and Mrs Barnes. John Daniel and Johnnie Daniel with Johnna helped with spring cleaning Thursday. Mr Boring Stonewall spent Sunday with Jack Barnes.
Mr and Mrs Dowe Smith fished at Atoka Lake on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday supper guests included Mr Clarence Odom and Mrs Stella Lovelady of Ada. John Smith of Stonewall spent Monday with his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Dowe Smith. Mr and Mrs Aaron Gray of Ahloso visited Monday. Mr and Mrs Greer Brooks visited Tuesday.
A Saturday cookout at the Joe Daniel home moved indoors due to heavy rain. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Starkey Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor Alvin Minor Mrs. Lois Boone and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Langley Gee Von La Vonda Rae Nell and the Langley girls. Later the youth rally at First Church Fittstown drew Vickie Valerie and Mickey Lew Daniel while adults played dominoes. Mrs. Clara Kennedy and Dora Daniel Ada visited Sunday.
Rev and Mrs Lee Byrd of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd on Monday, meeting in the home circle and sharing greetings.
Spud Baylis played baseball Wednesday night with the 14 and under club. The Stonewall club lost to Byng.
Mr and Mrs Don Paul Brashears and Dawna attended the festival Saturday. They spent Saturday night with his brother and family, Mr and Mrs Wayne Brashears, Prague.
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