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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
4
A fragmented OCR snippet records multiple consolidations among Ada papers from Sept 1 1910 to Nov 918.00 24.00 with unclear context. The readable items list Fd Consolidated with The Ada Weekly Democrat and Fontetec County Enterprise and Ada Star Aug 11 1919 and Ada Times-Democrat.
The article argues rural homes benefit from setback from roads to reduce dust and traffic noise, improve safety for children, and enhance aesthetics. It also suggests relocating or distancing outbuildings from the house, using higher ground and trees for shade, and adopting lasting planning over short term convenience to avoid long term headaches.
The Chickasaw Nation invites unmarried Chickasaw girls ages 17 to 22 to enter a queen contest as an annual tradition. Entries due Oct 12, with judging at 10 a.m. Oct 19 in Byng at Neighborhood Facilities Building. Send name, age, address, phone, photo and a paragraph to Gov. Overton James, 6033 Glen Cove Place, Oklahoma City 73132.
A devotional meditation on the ancient ache of feeling God’s absence and the belief that God pursues the lost. It cites Job, Isaiah, Psalms, Hebrews, and Dag Hammarskjold to urge listening for God as he speaks through history and conscience.
A Sulphur woman Rose Lewis 35 and her daughter Ann 10 were killed when their pickup camper collided with a tractor-trailer near Hope Arkansas. A third victim Sissy Thurman 35 Bryan Texas died in the same crash. Two other family members were critically injured.
The golf course near Dhahran described as an American oil town in Saudi Arabia features fairways and roughs of pure sand. The greens are sand with oil moored, and play uses red balls.
Mike Golden Jackie Osborn and Larry Bess joined the FFA watermelon party at Van Ness Thursday. Mrs Lessie Vert of Tishomingo spent several days with Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster and family. The Lancaster home hosted visits from Ed Cargill Harold Long Bill Delozier and other relatives including Jeffery Mickala Phillip Poindexter Shawn Carson Poindexter and Carol Golden.
The Rev and Mrs Cunningham fished at Lake Eufaula on Thursday. They visited Mr and Mrs Mack Welch on Friday. Mrs Laura Haines and Mrs Clyde Haskins visited Wanda Welch on Wednesday. Mack Welch and family attended a Galey Baptist Church dedication program Sunday. Glen McGuire attended the Penrod farm sale Saturday. Dell Howry joined John Sweeney and Keith for Sunday breakfast.
Benny Jones along with Mrs. Lavona Jones and the Rev and Mrs Don Newby and family attended the State Fair in Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Harold Long and children Mrs Mary Long and Tommie and Mrs Beatrice Grissom visited Mr and Mrs Allen Miller and children Ardmore Friday.
Ada residents including R E Tilley and Mrs Car lene McNutt and families visited Westview and Ada households Sunday through Saturday. Recurring visits included Mr and Mrs Benny Jones with Kenny visiting multiple Ada families and Ada residents staying connected with neighbors.
Mrs Myrtle Archer Mrs Nora Lancaster and Mrs Fern Long were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Mary Long and Tommie Ada. Miss Connie Long and Vickie and Ann Lancaster visited Mrs Sherman Estes Thursday.
Mrs Emma Jones visited Mrs Joyce Trivett Monday. Mrs Joyce Trivett visited Mrs Lena Cochran Monday. Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes visited Mrs Corean Kellams in San Frances Nursing Home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harvace Kirkes Francis were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes.
Mrs. Clissa Wells visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crow in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. The Crows hosted visits from Jack Prine in Homer and Curt Wells with Billy Friday. Eddy Hayes of OU spent the weekend with the Crow grandparents. Jennifer Garner and Lynda Golden ride horses after school, often traveling 3 to 4 miles and then noting soreness.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe and Kenney and Penny Bray visited Six Flags Over Texas Saturday and met Mr and Mrs Jess Drury of Gainesville on the way home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bolin took Mrs Clissa Wells home to Oklahoma City Thursday Visiting Wells were Eddie Hayes Luther Parish Ken Smith Loyd Hill Norman and Forest Burnett all of Oklahoma City They made a business trip to Sulphur and Pauls Valley Saturday Mr and Mrs Crow attended the Free Will Baptist Church homecoming Sunday.
Reba Teel spent Friday night with Kathy Harrison and attended her birthday party. Kathy Harrison spent Tuesday night with Reba Teel. They paced the State Fair on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Teel and Tammy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Audie Teel and Reba. Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Long and Tommie, Ada.
Mrs Hazel Henson visited Mrs Lois Rhynes and Tim Friday night while Mr Henson attended a football game.
Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally and Kevin Ada and Bill Mc Anally visited Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally Tammy and Ronnie Sunday.
Mrs. Adams and family visited numerous Konawa residents including Nora Roper Sybil Collins Sandy Allen Terry Clark George Welch Berry Bess Terry Roberson Mike Palmer Ronnie Russell Lawrence Archer Billie Adams and children visited Maggie Johnson Fern King Byron Scott Bill Houston and family. The group attended the State Fair Salary with several Adams relatives and friends noted among attendees.
The passage laments autumn’s beauty yet notes an insect surge reaching West Texas stores with crickets, spiders, and bold mosquitoes. It wonders if autumn swarms descend from colder climates or migrate south, and critiques science for stripping idle conjecture of its playful edge.
Mrs. Charles Floyd visited Roff residents and attended Extension Homemakers Council. Visitors included Lois Henderson and others. Kay Randy and Sue Floyd stayed with grandparents R N Gilstrap. The Floyds and friends attended the State Fair and rodeo. World Series talk fills the rest with local reflections on crowds and chores.
A poem speaks of guiding a lost soul to aid harmed and forgotten people. It envisions rebirth through mercy, longing for a home, love, and refuge. The speaker seeks God’s blessing and patience as central to doing divine will and notes glamour is an inner trait.
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney Keith and Norma and Mr and Mrs Glen McGuire and Bill visited Mr and Mrs Dell Howry on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Tommy John son Rennie and Darlene attended the football game on Friday.
Forty three members attended Sunday morning at Union Hill Church of God. Mrs Cleo Newby preached the morning sermon and the Rev Doyle Newby delivered the evening message.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Keeling visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Swain in Ada on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Lockhard of Asher announce the birth of their first child a boy named Doyle Loyd Locchard born September 24. His father serves in Vietnam and the mother is Judy Fay Smith formerly of Union Hill.
Fifty seven attended the Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday with Rev. Don Newby delivering both morning and evening services. The birthday song honored Steve Long Janie Lancaster Terry Cushman Carol children Lake Charles La Golden Mickala Delozier and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose.
Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy and Mr and Mrs Giles Gilliam and Cindy visited Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson and family Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Jones and Mrs. Daisy Binion visited Mrs. Lena Cochran Friday. Mrs. Lillie Karr visited Mrs. Lena Cochran Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Jim Young visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Murray Golden spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs James Morgan Becky and Cindy in Oklahoma City and attended the State Fair Monday.
Dr and Mrs Robert Garner with Jennifer and Steve visited Mr and Mrs John Palmer and Mrs Pearl Garner in Stillwater on Saturday.
Mrs Lavona Jones and Mrs Barbara Newby were present at the East Central State College adult class on Monday night, joining a session likely focused on continuing education and community learning opportunities.
Carol Golden and Janie Lancaster celebrated birthdays with a Friday night slumber party at Mr. and Mrs. Hoarce Golden’s home. Guests served included Diane Tilley, Chrystal Henderson, Debbie Henderson, Debbie Willoughby, and Lynda Golden. The chocolate cake featured chocolate icing and yellow and green decorations.
Mrs Laura Haines and Susan attended the Pickett Extension Homemakers meeting at the home of Mrs Charlie Dunn on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Haines visited J W Haines, a patient at Valley View Hospital, on Wednesday. Further visits by the Haines and Summers families from Oklahoma and Arkansas occurred over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and children visited the Bottoms family Monday. Debbie Coplen attended the State Fair with the Latta School group. Pat Romine will hold her first adult night class October 8 at 7 PM in the Vanoss home ec room.
Mrs Opal Potts attended the State Fair Friday. Mr and Mrs Joe Potts visited Mr and Mrs Willard Jenson in McAlester Sunday. Mrs Lester Biggs and Mrs Joan Huff visited Mrs Ollie Hendrix at Jan Frances Nursing Home Sunday. The pair also visited the Rev Jenson and family and Mr and Mrs Ramsey Johnson in Allen Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lee Henry of Ada and Mrs Mae Rice of Latta visited relatives in Oklahoma City and attended the State Fair over the weekend.
Barbara Kirby and Debby Smith attended the State Fair on Friday, joining other visitors at the event.
Mrs Nancy Farmer and Debra Kay Shirley Green ages visit the State Fair on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee and sons David and Jerry are guests of Mr and Mrs Bert Cupps along with Rebee.
Mr and Mrs Harold Allen and family of Moore visited P A Allen over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and children and Mrs Ola Fraley visited Mrs Sybil Collings and Mrs Nora Roper Saturday. Mr and Mrs Adams were Monday dinner guests of Mrs Roper and Mrs Collins.
Mr. and Mrs. Elven Hensley of Vamoosa visited Mrs. Kit Thomas on Thursday night. Kit Thomas and Mrs. Hensley then visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kirk and Doris Darby on Monday. Kit Thomas also visited Mr. and Mrs. Ira Henson and family in Konawa on Tuesday.
Bruce Johnson and Bill Mc Guire visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and Norma Friday. Mr and Mrs John Sweeney
Mrs Mable Fulton and Mr Hugh Craig along with Mrs Hugh Craig visited Mr and Mrs R G Kindrich in Grand Prairie Texas for the weekend.
The author muses about staging protest marches on topics from Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia to penmanship in schools and breakfast menus. They urge sharper, clearer picket signs and lament overcomplicated slogans, preferring concise, forceful messaging while returning to the newspaper for updates on public figures.
Washington DC features two major bells, the 53 bell carillon at the Washington Cathedral and the Netherlands Carillon that tolls across the Potomac in Arlington Virginia.
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