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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1968

Page

3

Around The County Union Hill

Mr and Mrs Bob Gray and boys were Sunday dinner guests of Rev and Mrs Don Newby Kathy and Stephen Mrs Yvonne Gray Ricky and Russell attended the carnival at Latta School Friday night Those visiting Mrs Myrtle Archer Lawrence and Lindell Sunday were Mr and Mrs Hen ry Norton and Brenda Mr and Mrs Alvis Tummelson and Mr and Mrs Chester Allen LaDon and Doris Louisville Tex Mrs Myrtle Archer has just returned from a visit to Fort Worth Tex with three of her daughters and their families Mrs Gus Pisano Mrs Lois Mc Coy and Mrs Lillian Gamill While she was gone Lindell had her living room re done and she was pleasantly surprised when she returned home Miss Alice Binion spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Dink Binion Mrs Lena Cochran and Mrs Daisy Binion visited Mrs Roxie Golden Thursday Mrs Gale Blankenship Leah Kay and Ronnie visited Mrs Lena Cochran Tuesday Mr and Mrs Wendell Smith and family Byng visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Friday Mrs Lena Cochran visited Mrs Debrah Agee Friday Mr and Mrs Clarence Karr visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Wednesday Mrs Ina Haines Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and children and Mrs Wanda Welch and children attended a revival at Homer Friday night.

Lynda Golden Bob Gray Don Newby Kathy Stephen Yvonne Gray Ricky Russell Latta School Myrtle Archer Lawrence Lindell Henry Norton Brenda Alvis Tummelson Chester Allen LaDon Doris Louisville Tex Fort Worth Gus Pisano Lois McCoy Lillian Gamill

Lightning damages Earl Rose home in Stroud area

Mrs Earl Rose visited her parents in Stroud over the weekend as Mr and Mrs Earl Rose marked their wedding anniversary Thursday night. A spring storm earlier had damaged the TV fireplace and other items. Lightning struck the telephone box Saturday, leaving the Rose home without service until Sunday. Mike and Teresa Golden attended a Halloween party at Karen Penrod's home in Vaness Thursday night.

Mike and Teresa Golden Karen Penrod Vaness

Cochran Couple Events Noted in Local Notices

Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran Cochran Tuesday. Mrs. Emma Jones Friday.

Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma Communities

Eddy Hayes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells in Oklahoma City. Albert Crow hosted visitors including Bob Ford and family and Robert Bolin and Kenneth. Eddy Hayes and Alvin Wells were weekend visitors to Crow. Other guests included Alvin McAnally and Tommy, Duke Rhynes and children, Tommy Johnson and children, James Rhynes and Tim, and Phil Rhynes. all visits connected to William Henson and family.

Eddy Hayes Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Albert Crow Robert Bolin Bob Ford Marlow Kenneth William Henson Billy Alvin McAnally Tommy Duke Rhynes Tommy Johnson James Rhynes Tim Phil Rhynes

Weekend Visit to Gilmer T XBy Mr and Mrs Summers

A family weekend trip took place in Gilmer Texas with Mr and Mrs J T Tatum their children and Mr and Mrs Magredith Summers and children visiting Mr and Mrs Larry Smith.

J. T. Tatum Magredith Gilmer, T Larry Smith

Local families visit McAnallys and Tammy on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Red Mackay and We woka and Dearl Mackay, Kona wa, visited Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAnally and Tammy Sunday.

Johnnie Allen Red Mackay Wewoka Dearl Mackay Konawa Alvin McAnally Tammy Sunday

Teel Family Guests Visit Relatives Weekend

Mr and Mrs Raymond Teel Dimetria and DeCarla and Mrs Robinette Horton and Shawn visited Mr and Mrs Audie Teel and Reba Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Stringer Rusty Wade and Kimberly were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Audie Teel and Reba. Mr and Mrs Ralph Teel Angela and Mr and Mrs Ronnie Teel and Tammy visited Mr and Mrs Audie Teel Sunday. Mr and Mrs Teel and Reba visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy Ada Sunday.

Raymond Teel Dimetria DeCarla Robinette Horton Shawn Audie Teel Reba William Stringer Rusty Wade and Kimberly Ralph Teel Angela Ronnie Teel Tammy Teel Frank Roddy Ada

Funeral Held for Mrs. Elsie Miller in Cushing

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp Mrs A B Northam and Mrs C C Layne attended the funeral of Mrs Elsie Miller in Cushing on Thursday.

Ray Kemp A. B. Northam C. C. Layne Elsie Miller Cushing

Weekend Church and Social Visits Highlight Local Notes

The region saw numerous visits among families and friends including the Cunningham and Kemp households. Union Hill Baptist Church reported 58 attendees with Rev Bruce Frye delivering services. Debutant Debbie Coplen celebrated a birthday with a cake and family gathering.

Union Hill Church Holds Wiener Roast at School

The Union Hill Church of God hosted a wiener roast at the school Tuesday night. Mrs. George Smith won the prize for the best Halloween costume.

Union Hill Church of God George Smith

Local Halloween Carnival Draws Families to Lattn

Charlene and Debbie Coplen and Mr. and Mrs. George Smith attended the Halloween carnival at Lattn Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Poindexter and Shawn visited Coplen family and Mrs. Lee Keeling. Charles Coplen and children hosted Callie East in Seminole on Sunday.

Charles Coplen Sherman Tex Debbie Coplen George Smith Robbie William Lee Georgia Sue Judy Lockhard Doyle Lee Keeling Charlene Bazil Kevin Lattn Phillip Poindexter Shawn Callie East Seminole

Local Ladies Attend Vaness Adult Class Tuesday Night

Mrs Lavona Jones Mrs Barbara Newby Mrs Diasy Binion Mrs Roxie Golden and Mrs Laura Haines attended the adult class at Vaness Tuesday night.

Lavona Jones Barbara Newby Diasy Binion Roxie Golden Laura Haines Vaness

Hereford Show Honors Mike Golden in Heifer Competition

Mike Golden earned second place driving a Hereford heifer at the recent Hereford show. The event showcased junior two year old stock with breed judges awarding top honors to standout entries.

Mike Golden Hereford

Local Residents Attend Hereford Show and Activities

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Garner and Gary Garner with Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Mike attended the Hereford show at the fair grounds on Thursday. Mrs J C Carroll Moore attended on Saturday. Horace Golden and Randy attended the OU and Kansas football game in Norman on Saturday. A 4 H meeting was held at the Extension Center on Tuesday.

Robert Garner Horace Golden Gary Robert Golden Mike Fairgrounds J. C. Carroll Moore Randy Kansas Norman Extension Center

Adams and families visit Grace Hamerick in hospital

Billie Joe Adams and children visited Grace Hamerick in Valley View Hospital Konawa. Joni and Rhonda Adams hosted and were joined by Marsha Griffin Laura Pedersen Vicki Andrews and others during the week. Pamela Adams stayed with Kathy Newby and visits included Mrs Billie Adams and girls with Nora Roper and Vickie Andrews.

Billie Joe Adams Ronnie Russell Mack Welch Terry Roberson Sybil Collins Sandy Bess Dearl Pearl Newby Wayne McAnally Vicki Andrews Kathy Newby Marsha Griffin Laura Pedersen Joni Rhonda Adams Pamela Adams Billie Adams Nora Roper Vickie Andrews Rhonda Grace Hamerick Konawa Valley View Hospital

Visit by Stillwater Couples Spurs Scenic Oklahoma Drive

Mrs. Pearl Garner and Mrs. A J Frye of Stillwater visited Steve and Jennifer for a scenic drive in southeastern Oklahoma on Saturday.

Pearl Garner A. J. Frye Stillwater Robert Garner Steve Jennifer Oklahoma

Local families visit Rev and Mrs Don Newby

Emma Jones and the families of F O Jones Melvin Newby and others from Oil Center visited the Rev Don Newby along with Kathy and Stephen re.

Emma Jones F. O. Jones Melvin Newby Oil Center Don Newby Kathy Stephen

Morgan Family and Cynthia Visit Golden Couple

Mr and Mrs James Morgan and Cynthia of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Murray Golden this weekend to share time and conversation at the Golden home.

James Morgan Cynthia Oklahoma City Mrs Murray Golden

Weekend Visits Across States and Plans for Vietnam

Don Wilson and Lois Clifford families hosted multiple visitors over the weekend from Oklahoma City to Dallas. S. Sgt. Leon Norfleet heads to Vietnam after visiting relatives in Greenville and Dallas. Lee Cross returns from California while E W Echols and kin spent the weekend with local families in Kansas and Oklahoma.

Leon Norfleet David Raylon Greenville Dallas Tex Sgt Norfleet San Francisco Calif Vietnam

Revival to Begin at Coast Holiness Church in November

Fifty nine attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church service led by Rev. Glen Eaves. A revival is scheduled to start November 18 with Rev. and Mrs. Merle Franklin conducting. Numerous visitors joined Sunday services and gatherings at sites including Ada and Wellington, with multiple Northam and Willoughby families noted in attendance.

Minnie Lewis Glen Eaves Kirk Duncan Shawnee Merle Franklin

Woodland visitors attend funeral in California family

Mrs. Ruby Ditzlers of Woodland California visited Mr. and Mrs. D R Willoughby and Dena Satur day on her way home from the funeral of her father Roy A Tate. Others visiting were Gailon and Donald Haines of Woodland California.

Ruby Ditzlers Woodland Calif D. R. Willoughby Dena Roy A. Tate Gailon Donald Haines

Thanks to Mrs. D. R. Willough by for her subscription

A brief appreciation note thanks Mrs. D. R. Willoughby for her subscription to the weekly. The item acknowledges support and encourages continued readership.

D. R. Willoughby the Weekly

Reverend Eaves and Nina Sue Visit Hudie Lee Family

The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves and Nina Sue spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Hudie Lee in McAlester.

Glen Eaves Nina Sue Hudie Lee McAlester

Foliage Tour Traveled through Oklahoma and Arkansas

The Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton and their family along with the Sutton and Jones households and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis joined a foliage tour visiting eastern Oklahoma and Mena Arkansas recently.

Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Willis Sutton Bert Jones Frank Lewis Oklahoma Mena, Ark

Wiener roast draws crowd to church lawn on Friday night

About 45 attendees gathered on the church lawn for a wiener roast. Stacy Robertson and Vickie Andrews won prizes for best costumes in a judged event.

Church Lawn Stacy Robertson Vickie Andrews

Visits by Stratford residents and friends noted

Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway of Stratford visited Mrs Nannie Cox on Thursday. Mrs O Dessie Allen and Mrs Nannie Cox visited Mrs Lizzie Powell on Friday. Mrs Barbara Ragland and baby Ada and Mrs Audie Pinley visited Mrs Cox on Sunday. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Bruce Griffin and Mr and Mrs Dennis McDonald. Mrs Allen spent Saturday night with Mrs Cox. Mrs Allen and Mrs Cox visited Mrs Sue Muck on Friday.

Leonard Holloway Stratford Nannie Cox O’dessie Allen Lizzie Powell Barbara Ragland Ada Audie Pinley Cox Bruce Griffin Dennis McDonald Allen Sue Muck

Obituary: Jess Walden Dies in Safford Arizona

Jess Walden died Friday at his home in Safford Arizona. He formerly lived in Oil Center. His sisters Mrs Neata Goodman and Mrs No va Cox along with Granny Walden attended the funeral Monday in Safford.

Jess Walden Safford Ariz Oil Center Neata Goodman Nova Cox Granny Walden

Mrs Covington Visits Drucilla Thomas Wednesday Night

Mrs Margaret Covington spent Wednesday night with Drucilla Thomas, sharing time at a local residence. The visit adds to neighborhood social activity noted in society pages.

Margaret Covington Drucilla Thomas

Mrs Jewel Willoughby Dena Spend Sunday With Minnie Lewis

Mrs Jewel Willoughby and Dena shared a Sunday afternoon with Mrs Minnie Lewis in a quiet social visit.

Jewel Willoughby Dena Minnie Lewis

Neighborhood Visits Span Friday to Saturday

Mr and Mrs T C Nelson of Broken Arrow visited Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Herman Wilson of Seminole visited Friday. The remaining sentence notes a person staying Friday night at Valley View Hospital with Russell Wil.

T. C. Nelson Broken Arrow Leroy Willoughby Herman Wilson Seminole Mrs Valley View Hospital Russel Willoughby

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Moves

Mrs. Jack Surlock and Mrs. Ruth Huckleby visited Mrs. Frank Lewis and Mrs. Lewis on Sunday night. Harvey Gene visited Mrs. Lewis earlier. Mr. and Mrs. Huckleby moved to the Pickett community on Friday.

Jack Surlock Maxwell Frank Lewis Ruth Huckleby Harvey Gene Lewis Mrs. Huckleby Pickett

Local visits fill a Shawnee Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Duncan of Shawnee visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Cook and their children from Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Edith Cook recently. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Norton and Ricky of Shawnee called on Mrs. Vannie Northam Sunday. Other visitors included Mrs. Elva Lane, Mrs. Jewel Willoughby and Dena Gayle.

Bertha Brashears Marvella Loyd Jackie Doyle Williams Dickie Good Ricky Oklahoma City Kirk Duncan Shawnee Mrs Floyd Burk Bobby Cook Edith Cook Glen Norton Vannie Northam Elva Lane Jewel Willoughby Dena Gayle

Mrs Martha Franks Visits Mrs Josie Northam Saturday

Mrs Martha Franks visited Mrs Josie Northam on Saturday. Attendees at the funeral of Mrs Laura Flippin in Okmulgee included Mrs Alene Tucker Mrs Ollie Tucker and Mrs Florence Isaacs. Linda Reinschmidt visited Mrs Alene Tucker and Paula.

Martha Franks Josie Northam Alene Tucker Ollie Tucker Florence Isaacs Laura Flippin Okmulgee Linda Reinschmidt Paula

Lewis Family Visitors At Frank Lewis Man Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis and Mrs Gertie Lewis visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Man, sharing time at their home and catching up on family news.

Walter Lewis Gertie Lewis Frank Lewis Manday

Local Social Notes From Tupelo Area

Eva Foreman visited Mrs. Mattie Crawford and stayed with Harmon Bullard. She attended Ada church with Alvin Lambert and visited Buster Guinn. Willie Hogue and Clarence Hogue accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Hogue and Donald took Clarence to Pauls Valley and then to California to visit relatives. Delia Wilkins and Annie Sarratt had dinner with Jacob Smith in Ada. The ladies went in Harmon Bullard pond. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wilson and

Lois Clifford Eva Foreman Mattie Crawford Willie Hogue Clarence Hogue Donald Pauls Valley California Delia Wilkins Annie Sarratt Ada Jacob Smith Harmon Bullard Pond J. L. Wilson

Local Families Share Sunday Supper in Okemah

Mr and Mrs Raymond Ellis and children from Okemah attended a Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis and Patti. Patti Fowler Debbie Howell and Donna Sweat spent Thursday night with Vonda Cooper.

Raymond Ellis Okemah Pat Ellis Hugh Sweat Patti Patti Fowler Debbie Howell Donna Sweat Vonda Cooper

Durant Health Dept Meeting Attended by Mrs Sweat

Mrs Thelma Sweat attended a health department meeting in Durant recently. Mr and Mrs Marvin Bra shears staying at naam were home until Fri y.

Thelma Sweat Health Department Durant Mrs Marvin Brashears Naam Friy

Halloween Party for 8th Grade Hosts and Attendees

Mr and Mrs Jack Crane and Tommy hosted a Thursday night Halloween party for the 8th grade class with about 30 attendees. Visitors to Mr and Mrs Arnold La Fevers on Sunday included Ray Vowell and family Arnold Robinson and family from Texas Randel La Fevers and Michael Ada Weldon Breed and Lisa from Oklahoma City.

Jack Crane Tommy Arnold la Ray Vowell Arnold Robinson Texas Randel la Michael Ada Weldon Breed Lisa J. W. Breed Oklahoma City

Clergy Leader Dines With Local Families In Sunday Visit

Clarence Upton of Tecumseh a pastor of the Church of God shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Tony Angel. Also visiting were J R Linker of Cheval and family and several neighbors including Harley Johnson and Betty Goss Rhonda Ada. Nearby visitors included Claude and Lillian Archer of Ponca City and Jimmy Noon of Cromwell visiting Aubrey Archer family.

Clarence Upton Tecumseh Church of God Tony Angel J. R. Linker Chevyl and Robin Donnie Johnson Stonewall Randy Johnson Betty Goss Rhonda Ada Harley Johnson Aubrey Archer Claude Lillian Archer Ponca City Jimmy Noon Cromwell

Buck Taylor Hosts Weekend Visit with C

Mr and Mrs Buck Taylor spent Sunday Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs C at their home The brief notice records a social visit between two couples in a local community setting.

Mrs Buck Taylor Mrs. C

Local family gathers for funeral and community events

V. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Leo James Sr. attended funeral services for Leo James Jr. in Carnegie Pickett. Donetta Johnston had dinner with the Crawfords and Brenda. Jeanette and Lanell Crawford had dinner with Bonnie Perry. The girls attended the senior class Turkey sheet, where Bonnie Perry won a turkey.

V. Taylor Leo James Sr Pickett Leo James Jr Carnegie Donetta Johnston J. B. Crawford Brenda Jeanette Lanell Crawford Bonnie Perry

Tupelo High Students Represent At Ada Youth Conference

Tupelo High School sent Faye Jones and Jon Flowers to the Ada youth conference sponsored by the Oklahoma Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. The seniors also sponsored a turkey shoot on Sunday with a net profit of 75 dollars.

Faye Jones Jack Jones Jon Flowers J. D. Flowers Tupelo High School Ada Oklahoma Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Tupelo Jr High boys and Roff clash. girls win 31 15

The Tupelo junior high girls defeated Roff 31 to 15 on Monday night. The report notes no further details on the boys game.

Tupelo Junior High School McLish Roff

Mrs. Lillian Brashier Visits Lois Clifford Mon

Mrs. Lillian Brashier of Lula visited Mrs. Lois Clifford Mon. The pair spent time together and shared news during the call.

Lillian Brashier Lula Lois Clifford

Weekend visit of Davidson family noted

Sgt. Shorty Davidson of Altus and Toby Davidson of Edmond spent the weekend with their mother Mrs. Gladys Davidson. Continued on Page 4.

Sgt Shorty Davidson Altus Toby Davidson Edmond Gladys Davidson

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Union Hill Alice Binion Dink Binion Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Gale Blankenship Leah Kay Ronnie Wendell Smith Byng Elmer Cochran Debrah Agee Clarence Karr Ina Haines Harold Haines Wanda Welch Homer George Cochran Frank Cunningham Dennis Matthew W. O. Layne Union Hill Baptist Church Bruce Frye Harvey Grove Wynnewood Carol Newall Russell Gray Angela Dawn Roger Richardson Darrell Richardson Westview Benny Jones Kenny Annette Jones John Lee Latta James Hayes Phillip Reinschmidt Bill Delozier E. J. Lancaster Nora Lancaster Wilma Delozier Ed Caudle Lynn Carrie Elton Harold Long Jeff E. R. Howell Earl Tishomingo Fern Long Gary Golden Don Wilson Dickie Donnie Donald Brooks Bobbie Norfleet Stella Cross Clifford Lee Cross E. W. Echols John Anderson Pete McKay Marlin Mark Lester Dartmoor England Columbia Willoughby M. C. Cox Hansel Burk Dee Willoughby Ollie Hudson Lindsay Roy Tate Paula Tucker OSU Paul Tucker Tonya Johnny Soward Micky and Ruth Sutton Lona Soward Bettie Eaves Dorchie Booth Sam Golden Milton Golden Wellington Pat Sutterfield Artie Holland Sutterfield Johnny Junior Northam Jimmy Wyche Mike Thomas Bret Mrs. Dorchie Booth Mr. Booth Nebraska Mamie McMasters Carolyn Thomas Vivian Northam Northam Vernon Jellison Alene Anderson Marie Welch Jewel Jones Tupelo Criswell Funeral Home Ada Automobile Oklahoma State Home State Bank Federal Deposit
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