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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1968

Page

3

Oil Center hosts house warming for Willoughby family

Women's Auxiliary members acted as hostesses for a house warming Saturday night at the Willoughby home in Oil Center. About 100 guests and gifts attended as the family and friends toured the new house. Refreshments included cup cakes, cookies, fruit punch and coffee.

Minnie Lewis Women’s Auxiliary Leroy Willoughby Oil Center Willoughby Bonnie Lee Juanita Frantz

Services at Pente costal Holiness Church

Eighteen five attended the Pente costal Holiness Church Sunday with Rev. Glen Eaves in charge. Special songs were performed by the Oil Center trio and Janice Chilcoat. Visitors included Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Briggs of Pickett along with Leroy Willoughby and family and Mrs. Thetford of Sulphur.

Glen Eaves Oil Center Janice Chilcoat Arthur Smith Oklahoma City Briggs Pickett Leroy Willoughby Thetford

Rally Attendance Report From Pentecostal Church Event

The W A rally at the Pentecostal Church of Seminole drew Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves along with Mrs. Vannie Northam, Mrs. Alene Tucker, Mrs. Dorchie Booth, Mrs. Ruby Wood, Mrs. Effie Lamb, Mrs. Pearl Gray and Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Smith as attendees.

W.A Pentecostal Church of

Ladies serve monthly dinner at Oil Center Pentecostal Church

The Oil Center Pentecostal Church women hosted a Thursday night dinner in the church dining hall. The event showcased the church's community spirit and provided fellowship for attendees.

The Ladies of the Oil Center Pentecostal Church

Bible contest advances with blue team leading

The red and blue Bible contest continues with the blue team ahead as Rev. Rayford Bullard leads a Revelations study session.

Rayford Bullard

Homecoming and Sunday Dinner Guests at Galey Baptist

Mrs. Vannie Northam attended the Galey Baptist Church homecoming Sunday. The Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton with Chris and Beverly Konawa were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton.

Vannie Northam Galey Baptist Church Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Konawa Willis Sutton

Beulah Littles and Tenell Kaiser Attend Oil Center Church

Mrs. Beulah Littles and Mrs. Tenell Kaiser of Pauls Valley attended church at Oil Center Friday night.

Beulah Littles Tenell Kaiser Pauls Valley Oil Center Earl McDaniel Ada Thelma Garrett

Tuckers Host Visitors Across OSU Weekend

Alene Tucker visited Paul Tucker at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater on Friday. Tony Tucker spent the weekend with Paula. Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth joined Mrs Colene Robertson and daughters for Sunday dinner with the Tucker family.

Alene Tucker Stillwater Paul Tucker OSU Tony Tucker Paula Colene Robertson Stacy Tamara Melvin Booth

Brendle Family Visits Mrs Robertson Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brendle and their son visited Mrs. Bea Robertson on Saturday. Mrs. Robertson returned home with them afterward.

Ralph Brendle Bea Robertson Robertson

Franks and Soward Families Dine With Mrs. Franks

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Shelly and Mrs. Lena Soward were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Martha Franks.

Earl Franks Shelly Lena Soward Martha Franks

Local Social Notes and Obituary Mention Various Visits

The article lists numerous social visits across Ada and nearby communities including Minnie Lewis, Rush Sutton, Nannie Cox, and others. It notes church attendance at Worster and Oil Center, with speakers and pastors named, and mentions Ausby Thompson’s death in Bakersfield California.

Minnie Lewis Rush Sutton Nannie Cox Ms. Cox Worster Allen Cox Ausby Thompson Oil Center Bakersfield Calif

Lightning Ridge Church Visitors and Local Gatherings

Forty one attended the Lightning Ridge Church service with Eldon Lee and Darlene Hunt among visitors. The article notes birthday greetings to May Johnson and Margaret Kimmel, a special song, and Rev. Norman Folger delivering the message amid pastor Royce Packard's absence.

May Johnson Lightning Ridge Eldon Lee Darlene Hunt Gaar Corner Margaret Kimmel Arno Griffith Geneva McCullar Stephenie McCullar Norman Folger Ada Royce Packard

May Johnson Visits Roff Family and Sings Birthday

Miss May Johnson visits Joe Thompson and family in Roff on Friday. Melvin Johnson from Lodi California called his sister May Johnson on Sunday. May’s sister Christine Walker of Lodi California called Monday night and sang Happy Birthday to her.

May Johnson Joe Thompson Roff Melvin Johnson Lodi Calif May Christine Walker

Penrod Couple Holds Saturday Sale

Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod hosted a sale Saturday with the Hart Extension Homemakers Group serving lunch at the event.

Robert Penrod Hart Extension Homemakers Group

Hart Homemakers Attend Ada Council Meeting

Hart Homemakers attendees Mrs. Cleo Griffith and Mrs. Marjorie Southee attended the Ada council meeting on Wednesday.

Hart Ada Cleo Griffith Marjorie Souteee

Griffiths Host Bertha Wagnon and Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith welcomed Mrs Bertha Wagnon and Mr and Mrs Paul Wagnon with their children Duncan as recent guests at their home.

Alvie Griffith Bertha Wagnon Paul Wagnon Duncan

Fort Worth Man Spends Friday Night With Arno Griffiths

Jack Griffith of Fort Worth Texas spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith.

Jack Griffith Fort Worth Tex Arno Griffith

Watermelon Feast and Local Visits Across Families

Charles Ownbey attended a watermelon feast in Vanoss while Ben Ownbey and Ercy Ownbey families visited relatives including Mary Ownbey. Laura Johnson visited Arvilla Hatcher in Roff and received news that Susan Kelley injured in Lodi after a fall from a horse. she will be hospitalized about three weeks with Gene and Susan Kelley visiting Claude Johnson’s family.

Charles Ownbey Vanoss Ben Ownbey Ercy Ownbey Mary Ownbey Ercy Nettie Ownbey Ben Margie Ownbey Laura Johnson Arvilla Hatcher Roff Velta Kelley Susan Kelley Gene Kelley Susan Lodi Velta Claude Johnson

Penrod Family Attends Social Evening With Kimmel Friends

Karen Penrod and Susan Penrod joined Jessie Kimmel and Quetta Kimmel for a Saturday night gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Virgil Romine, Fred Roff, Robert Hatcher and family, May Johnson, and the Led Penrod party at Vaness.

Karen Penrod Jessie Kimmel Vaness Kimmel Karen Susan Penrod Jessie Quetta Kimmel Robert Penrod Virgil Romine Fred Roff Robert Hatcher May Johnson Led Penrod Ada

Summers Visit Noted In Local Social Roundup

Mrs Gertie Summers hosted guests on Wednesday night including Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady and Anita and Audrey Summers, with Galey and Pickett visiting Mrs Gertie. The brief social item records a small community gathering and names multiple local residents.

Gertie Summers Albert Cassady Galey Anita Audrey Summers Pickett Gertie

Summers groups gather for visits and town events

Summers families host and visit others in Pauls Valley and nearby towns. Residents attend the State Fair in Oklahoma City. church services at Union Hill Baptist are noted. Several birthdays and home visits are listed along with multiple extended family interactions and travel to Moore, Ada, and Dallas.

Vaness Home Economics

Youth Rally Attended by Lightning Ridge Church Members

Eleven members of the Lightning Ridge church attended a youth rally at Ahloso. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles, Mr Gaylon, Mrs Gertie Summers, Mrs Geneva McCullar, Stephen and Anita and Doug Stanfield. The rally is set for November at Lightning Ridge church. A Bible quiz will pit Lightning Ridge against Fitzhugh.

Doug Jevin Stanfield Stephenie Anita McCular Judith Sliger Naomi Stanfield Kenneth Stanfields Earl Stewart Fitzhugh Steward Alma Dunn Stanfields Bob Hatcher Darryl Robert Kevin Stanfield Charles Ownbey Anita McCullar Vanoss Darlene Cathy Hunt Gaar Lightning Ridge Church Ahloso Ben Ownbey Charles Mack Summers Gaylon Gertie Summers Geneva McCullar Anita Doug Stanfield Lightning Ridge

Local visit links Hodges Summers families

Mrs. Nettie Hodges and Phyllis of Roff visited Mrs. Gertie Summers and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Summers in Gaylon to spend time together and renew friendships.

Nettie Hodges Phyllis Roff Gertie Summers Mrs. Mack Summers Gaylon

Union Hill Social Gathering Noted in Kona Visits

Mrs. Maggie Johnson of Kona wa visits Mrs. Billie Adams and children while Rhonda attends a Konawa party at Mrs. Joe King's home. The event honors Byron and Scott King with attendees including Lawrence Archer Ronald Russell Lynn Rhynes Laura Pedersen and Terry Clark.

Lynda Golden Maggie Johnson Konawa Billie Adams Joni Pam Rhonda Joe King Byron Scott King Lawrence Archer Ronald Russell Lynn Rhynes Laura Pedersen Terry Clark George

Vanoss 4-H Meeting and FFA Watermelon Party Reported

Mrs Elwanda Walters and Mrs Laura Haines attended a 4 H meeting at Vanoss School Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Harold Haines attended the Vanoss FFA watermelon party at Vanoss School Thursday night.

Elwanda Walters Laura Haines Vanoss School Harold Haines Vanoss FFA

Watermelon Party Led by Vaness FFA at School

The Vaness FFA sponsored a watermelon party at school Thursday night. Teachers Clem Stone and Thurman Hollard assisted. The FHA class led by Mrs Pat Romine organized games and activities for the group.

Vaness Ffa Clem Stone Thurman Hollard FHA Pat Romine

State Fair Guests From Oklahoma City and Fittstown

Harold Haines and family were Friday supper guests of Mack Welch and family. Mike and Susan Haines attended the State Fair in Oklahoma City Sunday along with Ina Haines and Horace Golden and children. Pete Haines visited Daisy Nuner in Fittstown and went fishing. Vickie and Janie Lancaster also joined the State Fair outing.

Harold Haines Mike Susan Virgil Romine Fred Roff Mack Welch Mark Sondra Ina Haines Oklahoma City Pete Haines Daisy Nuner Fittstown Horace Golden Vickie Janie Lancaster

Walters Visit Byars Family Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walters of Byars visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden on Friday.

Bill Walters Byars Robert Golden

Family Reunion Brings Many Relatives Together in Ada

Mrs. Joe Maudhue of Houston and Everett Denney of Arkansas attend a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones. Attendees include Airman Glen Jones and family from Denver, Tilleys, Newbys, McNutt family, and the Richardsons from Nicora Park.

Joe Maudhue Houston, Tex Everett Denney Arkansas Denny Graham F. C. Jones Airman Glen Jones Denver Colo Carl Tilley Karston Rebee Benney Jones Kenney Don Newby Kathy Steve R. E. Tilley Danny McNutt Margaret Brown Ada Jack McNutt Jr Eddy Lisa Mat Richardson Roger Richardson Stevie J. B. Jones Ray Hicks Nicora Park

Local families host gatherings across communities

Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham were Wednesday supper guests of Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham. The Cunningham name appears again with visits to families in Oil Center Sahneseg and Seminole. Lake fishing at Abbott s and Stanfield s lake occurred Thursday with several locals present.

Warren Cunningham Frank Cunningham Cunningey War Oil Center Sahneseg Larry Cunningham Mark and Kim Seminole Cunningham Mack Welch Mike Mark Sondra Ray Kemp Abbott's Stanfield

Ada residents visit multiple local families

Visitors include Mrs. Becky Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ogg, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mc, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Graham, all of Ada.

Becky Jones Clarence Ogg Arthur Mcand Willie Graham Ada

Visits Highlight Oklahoma City Zoo Outing

Mrs Lela Johnson Mrs Geraldine McAnally and Tammy and Mr and Mrs Junior Rhynes and Michelle visited Mr and Mrs William Henson recently. Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy visited the zoo in Oklahoma City Saturday.

Lela Johnson Geraldine McAnally Tammy Junior Rhynes Michelle William Henson Billy Oklahoma City

Families Attend State Fair Visits Saturday

Mrs Nadine Summers with children and Mr and Mrs J T Atum with children attended the state fair Saturday. Mr and Mrs Tommie Johnson and children visited Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and children Saturday.

Nadine Summers J. Tatum Tommie Johnson Mrs Duke

Local Ladies Visit Friends On Monday

Mrs Hazel Henson Mrs Ger and Mrs Walter McAnally visited Mrs Corean Kellams while Mrs Beth Rhynes visited Mrs Lela Johnson Monday in a social note from the community.

Hazel Henson Geraldine McAnally Tammy Walter McAnally Corean Kellams Beth Rhynes Lela Johnson

Visit To Konawa Couples Highlight Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy and Ronnie Mackey visited Mr and Mrs Deart Mackey in Konawa Sunday.

Alvin McAnally Tammy Ronnie Mackey Mrs. Deart Mackey Konawa

Visiting kin gather at McAnally home

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally were Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tatum and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jennie Allen and children, Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Duke Rhynes and children, Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes and children, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAnally and Tammy, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAnally and girls, and Mrs. Mary Long and Tom mie.

Walter McAnally J. T. Tatum Jennie Allen William Henson Billy Duke Rhynes James Rhynes Alvin McAnally Tammy Bill McAnally Mary Long Tommie

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Marion Willoughby Sunny Whitie Wilburn Josie Northam Vivian Northam Matthew Northam A. B. Northam Frank Lewis Tuesay A. 0. Sutton Casey Thomas Jimmy Shawnee Drucilla Thomas Lonnie Smith Oil Center Penarch Mike Frantz Baby Leroy Wighby Mrs. Irencoe In Stratford Sally Wyche Northam Junior II Durant Mikeles Ricky, Moore Marie Welch Brian Northam Bret Mr. and Leroy Willough Mary Penrod Paul Hatcher Latta Mollie Summers Joyce Hatcher Albert Summers Doc Summers Hatchers Arbuckle Lake Hatcher Ravia Roger Hallmark Tyniece Reuben Pittman Bob Joyce Darryl Hatcher Ben Ownbys Bob Hatchers Paul Hatchers Summers Gene Summers Joe Summers Virgil Haines Union Hill Hospital Gaylen Haines Miss May Johnson Welch Berry Bess Adams Bill Houston Charles Coplen Moore Mrs. Lee Keeling William Lee Lee Keeling James Bottoms James Jr Dewayne Tucker Tonya Regie Regina Sonny Binion Susanne Tulsa Dink Binion Billy Joe Danley S.J Earl Rose Union Hill Baptist Church Melvin Lee Rhoades Wichita Kan Greg Cook McLish Calvin Agee Glen Agee Dallas E. E. Agee Tom Agee Walnut Grove Inez Agee Graham Agee Mary Cook Mrs. Kemp Helen Northam Bobby Adams Billy Joe Adams Weatherford Nora Over Sybil Collins Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Millie Brown Virgie Bonds Parker, Ariz B. M Mack” Welch Highway Patrol Dan Combs Civil Air Patrol Combs First National Bank and Trust CO Ada Qe John Doe Fchsyasy Ae Nash Newby First National Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C Ahh National Seidim Oeiss He Bank Servicemarks BankAmerica Service Corporation First National Bank & Trust CO Liberty Bankamericard
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