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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
12
A brief market report notes varied pricing with staples fluctuating modestly. Traders observe small gains for some commodities while others slip, reflecting shifting demand and supply pressures in the current trading session.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ada sponsors an annual swimming program with enrollment June 15 at First National Bank and Trust Co. A doctor’s health certificate and a $4 fee are required. Instructors are Red Cross trained and lessons cover beginners to a life-saving course over three weeks, emphasizing safety and the value of learning to swim for all ages.
A homeowner seeks coverage after a missing gold bracelet from a car with no visible marks of burglary. The insurer denies claim citing policy terms. Courts have weighed whether “visible marks” can include microscopic evidence and the concept of an unattended vehicle.
The 1918 quote Hell, Heaven or Hoboken by Christmas is attributed to General John J. Pershing, reflecting wartime sentiment and humor as the year closed.
A reflective column discusses cauliflower tasting and buying habits while noting California and New York production. The piece wanders through astrology of Aquarius, snake lore at the coffee counter, school year endings, teenage behavior, and seasonal resolutions with a humorous, nostalgic tone.
Afton church members react to an article about a now infamous atheist. Hiram, Emily, and Ralph—each tied to local business, church leadership, and government work—display actions that contradict faith. The piece argues the atheist is mirrored by their conduct, echoing Isaiah on public hypocrisy.
Ten year old Christy Grant of Tulsa was awarded the Camp Fire Girls National Lifesaving Award for saving two younger children during a train truck collision in northern Tulsa County on April 5. She grabbed four year old Kari Ellis and then held three year old John Ellis Jr. between her knees as the train overturned. The truck driver and two Tulsa Camp Fire Girls were killed.
Seventy six attend church and Sunday school at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Various local residents and visitors shared meals and visits through the weekend with families in Ada and nearby towns. A Little League tournament in Stonewall drew seven schools with finals in three age groups and trophies awarded to top teams.
Mr and Mrs Robert Frantz and children Bishop Texas arrived Friday to spend a week with the Rev and Mrs Bert Jones and O Dell Willis Sutton Dwight Megee and the Rev Bert Jones and O Dell spent Monday at Lake Texoma in Texoma area activities.
Local residents from Ada Oklahoma and surrounding areas shared time with family and friends over the weekend. Visits included multiple Northam, Franks, Sutton, Fowler, and Welch households with dinners, church events, and neighborhood outings noted. trips to Galveston and Center are mentioned among households in Ada, Byars, and surrounding towns.
Joe Turner visited Carl Carr on Tuesday afternoon along with Mrs Patsy Clark Tim Dana Oakman Mrs Sue James and Eddie Ada and Mrs Betty Allen and Massy in Grand Prairie Tex They attended the funeral of their uncle in Stratford on Thursday at the Wall residence.
Mrs Bill Wall went to visit Mrs Katherine Lance on Sunday afternoon and called on her at her home.
Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson visited Mr and Mrs A C Terry on Thursday night. The Terrys and Mrs Mabel Nelson also visited Mr and Mrs Dee Willoughby and Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby recently.
Mr and Mrs A C Terry visited Mr and Mrs W M Farmer and Mrs Ferral Killen in Santa Ana California while staying at the home of Mr and Mrs Farmer. Mr and Mrs Wes Farmer accompanied the visit.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby and children visited Mr and Mrs Delmar Farham Shaw nee Saturday. Mr and Mrs Tom Schultz visited Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby and family recently.
Mrs Oleta Burk hosted a Standley Party on Wednesday night with guests Mrs Bonnie Burk Mrs Edith Hunter Mrs Jackie Burk and Mrs Dorothy and Mrs Euretta Nelson. Bonnie Burk Loyd Junior and Jeanetta Griffiths attended the Noble rodeo on Thursday.
Bill Petisho of Arizona and Tom Crandall of Henryetta spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Burk and Loyd Jr. Mrs. Betty Eaves visited Mrs. Minnie Lewis, after Mrs. Vernon Collins had visited Minnie Lewis midweek. Ruth Sutton also called on Mrs. Lewis.
Willis Sutton fished at Lake Arbuckle on Wednesday. The Rev. Glen Eaves visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis while Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Collins visited relatives in Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs. Vernon Collins and Mr and Mrs. Edgar Harlen visited Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sims on Wednesday night, with Stevie and Tina present.
Mr and Mrs Hudie Lee of Mc Alester joined Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and family for dinner and attended the funeral of P O Henson at Oil Center.
Tamara Robertson had a ton silectomy Friday at Valley View hospital. This brief health note records the procedure and location without further details.
Mr and Mrs Glen Norton of Shawnee visited Mrs Vannie Northam Friday on route to their Lake Texoma cabin. They also visited O Dell Jones Saturday. Loyd Burk Bill Petisho Arizona and Tom Crandall Henryetta attend rodeos in Waldron Arkansas and Atlanta Georgia respectively.
Mrs. T. T. Tomlin and Judy Carlo and Brenda from Elmore City visited Mrs. Bonnie Burk on Wednesday. Tony Tomlin from Elmore City is spending a few days with Loyd Burk Jr.
Ann Eaves spent Sunday with Judy Chilecoat Center the Rev Sadal King a patient in Valley View hospital Lanny Eaves and Larry Willoughby Ada visited the Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves Sunday Mrs Joyce Lance and Mrs Elmer Trimmer visited Mrs Williamson in a nursing home in Oklahoma City Monday Mr and Mrs J E Quinton visited Mrs Hazel Brame Seminole and later the group visited Charlie Winther a patient in a Norman hospital
The report lists multiple social visits: Mr and Mrs Bruce Griffin with Harold Griffin, Stan ley Griffin visiting Glen Wood and Lynn Wood party at Stillwater, Donna Wood and Genia at Stillwater with Noble Holman and Glen Wallis, W. O. Skinner seen, Lou Wood and Mable Majors visiting Sunday, and further visits by Mr and Mrs Lynn Wood.
AHLOSO church reported 72 in Sunday school with special singing by Mrs. Vernell Moore and Mrs. Barbra Gantt. Rev. Ray Rushing delivered the morning message from Plano Texas, joined by visiting Mrs. Rushing and others. Gene Poorman welcomed new members, and a youth trip to Oklahoma City featured Frontier City and the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Mrs. Sue Sims is recovering after surgery. Billy Ross and family visited with Perry Don Ross and relatives in Wright City. Barbra and Sylvia stayed to visit, while Perry Don Ross camping with Billy’s group on the lake. Harvey Baker and son Barney visited Sulphur this week.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Massey visited his mother Mrs Massey Monday night. They visited Mr and Mrs Frank Holman Tuesday evening. The Holmans visited last week with their son Ronnie Holman and family and their daughter Mrs Gene Trease and family Pry or. The Treases brought them home Saturday and visited his father who is very ill in the Stonewall nursing home.
The record lists visits across the weekend including Mrs Brumbelow on Thursday evening, Mr and Mrs Charley Flanagan on Friday, Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis on Saturday, and Mr and Mrs E L Gregory with the Bob Gregory family on Sunday. Connie Gregory visits this week with the Bob Gregory family.
Debbie Davis visited the Gene Poorman family Sunday. Curtis Ross and family plus Barney Baker and a family were dinner guests in the Harvey Baker home Sunday. Bob Ross and Bobby visited Bertha Cantrell in Ballard Nursing Home Sunday afternoon. Conrad Massey made a business trip to Cement Oklahoma. David Gary and Bobby Ross had dinner Monday with their grandparents Bob and Mrs. Ross.
The Ahloso Homemakers group met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ruth Herrin. Members present included Mrs. A O Neal Iva Lee Crossen Ida Abbott Jean Beth Martin Theta Massey and Nora Ross. Theta Massey led a lesson on wall finishes and refreshments were served. Next meeting is June 14 at the clubhouse. Visitors in Joe Abbott’s home Monday night were Mrs. Francis Huse and Clarence Jopis. The Rev. John Lehr and Donnie visited Bob Ross’s home.
Mr and Mrs Rube Murphy have returned home from Hennessey where the latter retires after years in education. She taught in Roff grade schools and the last years in Hennessey. Kent Johnson, formerly of Houston, now employed in Ma
Walter Berry of Ada and his son George visited friends in Roff on Friday. Mr and Mrs Otto Berry and sons Sherman and Carl visited relatives in Ada. Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman visited on Saturday.
Eddy Butler left Friday for San Diego after a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs W D Butler and Paula. He is due to report for overseas duty with the Navy after returning to his west coast base.
The Roff High School alumni banquet is set for Saturday May 29 at 730 PM in the school cafeteria. The event is open to all former Roff High students with reservations due by May 26. Rita Morgan serves as secretary at P O Box 163 Roff Oklahoma 74865.
Mrs. John W. Stein of Florida was a guest of her father J. H. Bunyard in Roff, extending family ties and local social exchange.
The Church of Christ in Stonewall reports 85 in Sunday morning worship. Visitors included Mrs. Vivian Finch from Richmond California and Mr. and Mrs. Noble Lynch of Springfield Oregon. Revival begins June 21 with Virgle Romine, former local minister, as speaker. Grace Alfred and Osbern visited Mrs. Blue Blackburn in Conway on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Williams visited Allen, Sunday. Don Hoover and children visited Bob and Tina Fink Sunday evening.
George Melton of Deming New Mexico died Friday at age 82. He lived many years around Stonewall and was brother in law of Don Hoover and Tina Fink of Stonewall.
Mrs Ruth Heron of Ahloso visited Mrs Velma King on Monday. The Stonewall Roundup Club went to Sulphur for a cookout and attended the Bellview Plunge battle of the bands. Attendees included Mike Christian Danny Wells Gary Witherspoon Debbie Henry Peggy Christian Patsy Henry and Mrs Roy Christian. Cathy Ganns wedding to Terry Moshier was in Stonewall on Friday evening. Ruth Cooper remains confined but improving after Valley View Hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard traveled to Allen on a business trip Monday.
Mr and Mrs Bob Wood of Sulphur observe a 66th wedding anniversary at Platt National Park Sulphur. They wed May 23 1905 in Konawa Miss Jessie Norris. They ran a dairy and aided Kraft Cheese milk supply. Attendees include children Luella Mensay Jess Millsap Fred Knowls Lillie Griffin Max Pagett Leon Wood Lonzo Wood and 68 grandchildren with five generations.
S. Sgt. Earl E. Horton of the 2134th Communications Group, based at AP0 New York with family ties to Mrs Lorene Horton and the late Mr Horton. He is married with two daughters Natalie Ann and Sandra Michelle and is a former Stonewall resident who graduated Stonewall High in 1956.
P F C Charlie G Echols assigned to 252 SIG Co Fort Clayton C Z APO NY 09827 for an expected 24 month tour He is the son of Mr and Mrs C B Anderson.
Kenneth Braddock of Jacksonville Florida will depart June 1 after a two week stay with his parents Mr and Mrs John Braddock.
Dawna and Rana Brashiers of Prague spend a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Bodi Hisan and attend Vacation Bible School at the Baptist Church during the visit.
Mrs. Pearl Anderson of Bakersfield California visited Mr and Mrs Steve Lillie over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ronald McCub in Edmond and Mr and Mrs Charles Roy of Tulsa were recent guests of Merle McCubbin and Mrs Ola Roy at Resthaven Nursing Home.
Mr and Mrs Ted Freeman and grandson Richard Humphers visited the Elmer Sanders family in Wynnewood on Saturday. Belle Stegall spent the weekend in Clinton with Rev Malcolm Stegall and family. Ruth Gray visited Eula Davis at Resthaven Nursing Home on Monday. Dee and Kay Cooper stayed with grandparents Carl and Davis Davis. Mr Davis is ill but improving. Haskell Harrison visited his brother T M Harrison in Roff on Sunday. Stonewall Lake cleanup day is set for June 6 as a lead in to Old Settlers Day on June 13. residents are urged to participate. Sunday guests at Frank King’s home included Clifford Byrd Mineral Wells Texas Nathan Byrd Wichita Falls Texas Lee Byrd Ada and Coy Byrd Stonewall. evening featured gospel singing.
Mr and Mrs Jim Ferry and twin daughters Debbie and Diane Ada were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Max Thomas and family. Out of town visitors in the Howard Ganns home included Mr and Mrs Jerome Koepke of Oklahoma City Randy Carver of Atlanta Ga Mr and Mrs Bob Granger Robie and Leslie of Oklahoma City Continued on Page 5
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