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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1968

Page

3

Local People Share Visits Across Towns and States

Pattie Fowler visited Debbie Howell on Tuesday. Families from Stonewall Ada and Oklahoma City connected during weekend visits. Mullinville and Worstell couples welcomed a baby girl Darla Kay born Oct 4 to Buddy and Donald Ray Blankenship.

Lois Clifford Pattie Fowler Debbie Howell Vonda Cooper Lula Donald Ray Buddy” Blankenship Worstell Darla Kay Herman Blankenship Ada

Tupelo School Scrimmages Share Local Basketball Action

Tupelo grade and high school basketball teams played scrimmages at Stonewall Wapanucka and Tupelo Friday night with girls and junior high squads involved. A pre dedication barbecue for the Tupelo Post Office raised funds with sponsors Coal County Teachers Democratic Chairman and Mr. Parks. annual fundraiser price set at 3.50 with reservations 2.00, deadline November 15.

Tupelo Stonewall Jean Brown Paul Fortner Thelma Lee Sweat Dorthy Chapman Lillian Brashear Sandra Durant Wapanucka Wednesay Coal County Democratic Parks

Tupelo district holds public auction for Lula School assets

A public auction is set for Oct 19 at 1 p.m. in Lula School to sell teacherage gym and other annexation assets. A booster club forms to fund gold blazers and sale of Tiger sweat shirts and booster auto tags.

Tiger Tupelo Lula School Lula

Mrs Evelyn Jennies Visits Millie Smith Sunday

Mrs Evelyn Jennies spent Sunday with Mrs Millie Smith and family. Mr and Mrs Hardy Wilkins and Shirley Ada joined the visit.

Evelyn Jennies Millie Smith

Family returns from Spain after two years abroad

S Sgt and Mrs Clo vis Thompson with Debbie and Ricky Thompson returned to the states on October 6 after two years stationed in Spain. Ky Thompson spent the weekend visiting sister and family Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and children Ada Diana and Donna, Wolf, and their mother Mrs Lois Clifford in Tupelo.

Clovis Thompson Debbie Ricky Spain States Donald Brooks Ada Charles Leader Diana Donna Wolf Lois Clifford Tupelo

Bun Thompson and Paul Johnston Visit Lula Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Bun Thompson of Mangum spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnston of Lula, sharing time together and traveling friends in the area.

Bun Thompson Mangum Paul Johnston Lula

Dinner with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston in Lula

The report notes that the person had dinner Sunday with Mr Paul Johnston and Mrs Johnston in Lula.

T. Sgt Clovis Thompson Debbie Ricky Paul Johnston Lula

Mrs Dollie Flowers and Mrs Joyce Snow Visit Lula Hosts

Mrs Dollie Flowers and Mrs Joyce Snow of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston in Lula on Sunday.

Dollie Flowers Joyce Snow Stonewall Paul Johnston Lula

Sunday Visitors At Johnston Home

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnston and Davey were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Reed, Ada, and Debbie Clifford.

Ben Johnston Davey Ben Thompson Donnie Reed Ada Debbie Clifford

Guinn Family Visits Highlight Denison Social

Mr and Mrs Carl Rhynes Sr of Denison Texas spent Thursday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Guinn Mr and Mrs Ronald Guinn of Ada visited the Guinns on Thursday

Carl Rhynes Sr Denison Tex Jim Guinn Ronald Guinn Ada

Local families visit in Oklahoma on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mason and Tammy of Konawa and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Guinn of Ada visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caton and their children. Marlyn Rowe and Jamie were also present.

Leroy Mason Tammy, Konawa Ronald Guinn Ada Jack Caton

Mrs Helen Leader and Don na Wolf Visit Saturday

Mrs Helen Leader and Don na Wolf visited Saturday with her mother Mrs Lois Clifford and children.

Helen Leader Donna Wolf Lois Clifford

Hoketts Visit Atwood Kin in Midweek Call

Mr and Mrs W B Hokett visited his cousin and wife Mr and Mrs Dewey Hall at Atwood on Wednesday. They also called on their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Glen Smith including Mary and Francis sunny.

Walter McWethy Eva Foreman Mary Bullard Millie Smith Eva Walter Bates Stella Rush J. D. Reed Lydia Reed Flora Boiling Springs J. L. Wilson Jacob Smith Jacob Lawton Phyllis Lula Junior McGuire Francis Mrs. Jamith W. B. Hokett Dewey Hall Atwood Glen Smith Mary Suny

Local Visits Span Amarillo and Denison Families

Ellis Jennings of Amarillo visited Saturday with sister and family the Harm on Bullards. Ed ward Bullard from Denison called on his uncle Harmon Bullard and family Saturday. Mrs Walter Bates visited Monday with H D Bullard and daughters. Bobby Carter of Millay visited his parents A M Carter and wife Saturday.

Ellis Jennings Amarillo Tex Harmon Bullard Edward Bullard Denison Mary Bullard Walter Bates H. D. Bullard Bobby Carter Millay A. M. Carter

Shorty Davidson Visits Mother During Weekend Away

Shorty Davidson stationed at Altus spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Gladys Davidson.

Shorty Davidson Altus Gladys Davidson

Weller Family Dines with Lowdens Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Don Weller and their children shared a Sunday dinner with Mrs Weller's parents Mr and Mrs Bill Lowden, enjoying a family gathering.

Don Weller Bill Lowden

Steele Family Visit Highlights Tupelo Trip

Mr and Mrs Sam Steele and Mike of Lone Grove visited friends in Tupelo on Saturday Sebena Burris and children were part of the gathering.

Sam Steele Mike Lone Grove Tupelo

Local visitors share time across towns in Mississippi families

Mrs. Carlee Clark formerly of Tupelo visited Mrs. Josie Killion recently. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guffey with Jackie and Cathy visited Saturday with her mother Mrs. Cora McLlean of Cottonwood. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Johnson and daughters and Mr. and

Carlee Clark Tupelo Josie Killion Jack Guffey Jackie Cathy Cora McLlean Cottonwood

Cottonwood Visit Noted With Nora Turner and Jerry

A Sunday visit to Cottonwood occurred with Mrs. Nora Turner and Jerry accompanying the guest.

Cottonwood Nora Turner Jerry

Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Waldo Wilson

Mr and Mrs Waldo Wilson of Pauls Valley welcomed a baby girl on Oct 13 at 5 15 pm. The newborn joined a 10 year old brother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Brown and visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs Bill Buzbee and Mrs Lonnie Glover at Valley View.

Bill Buzbee Lonnie Glover Waldo Wilson Valley View Pauls Valley Wilsons Fred Brown

Local residents visit friends and family over weekend and Monday

Mrs Betty Goss and Rhonda Ada Marcia Harter and Mr and Mrs J R Linker Cheryl and Robin visited Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Leader Wolf had supper Monday with Mrs Lois Clifford Donnie and Ronnie. Mrs Lois Clifford and Donnie visited Mrs Donald Brooks Ada Monday.

Betty Goss Rhonda Ada Marcia Harter J. R. Linker Cheryl Robin Harley Johnson Charles Leader Wolf Lois Clifford Donnie Ronnie Donald Brooks

Ramsey Johnson Family Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Ramsey Johnson hosted a weekend gathering with their son and daughters.

Sunday Dinner Reunion with Johnson Family

Mrs Oletha Perry and her children joined Mr and Mrs Don Johnston and Donetta for a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Ramsey Johnson and their family.

Oletha Perry Don Johnston Donetta Ramsey Johnson

Booster Club Plans School Bean Supper Before Olney Game

The basketball Booster Club met Monday at the school to plan a bean supper on November 15 from 5 to 6 30 p m in the school cafeteria prior to the game with Olney. Mrs R W Prichard Mrs Alfred Prichard and Mrs Robert Palmer visited Alfred Prichard a patient at Valley View Hospital Monday.

Olney R. W. Prichard Alfred Prichard Robert Palmer Alfred Pritchard Valley View Hospital

Mrs Ward and Bracmears Visit Saturday

Gate and Mrs Frank Ward of McAlester visited Mr and Mrs Robert Bracmears on Saturday.

Gate Frank Ward, McAlester Robert Bracmears

Mcs Missouri Statler Entered as Mary Hurly Hospital Mon

Brief item notes a misprint or transcription slip indicating Mcs Missouri Statler was entered under the name Mary Hurly at a hospital on Monday. No further context or identifiers provided.

Missouri Statler Mary Hurly Hospital Monay

Thompson Couple Trip Reaches Tennessee Then Atlanta

Miss Sallie Thompson and Ronald Thompson of Flen with Jack Sander left Tuesday for a vacation in Tennessee. They plan to proceed to Atlanta where Ronald will attend school.

Sallie Thompson Ronald Thompson Flen Jack Sander Tennessee Atlanta Ronald

High School Girls Basketball Scrimmage Night

Low on details. report notes that high school girls basketball teams traveled to Bochita on Monday night for a scrimmage game.

Morgan Family Visit In Broken Arrow

Mr and Mrs E E Morgan visited their son and family Mr and Mrs V A Morgan and sons in Broken Arrow recently.

E. E. Morgan Mrs. V. A. Morgan

Vernon Morgan Visits Family and Makes Business Trip

Vernon Morgan visited his brother and family in Broken Arrow, staying with Mr and Mrs V A Morgan and their boys. He and Mrs E E Morgan also made a business trip to Coalgate and Atoka on Monday.

Vernon Morgan V. A. Morgan Broken Arrow E. E. Morgan Vernon Coalgate Atoka

Parnell Family Visits Ada Sunday

Mr and Mrs Earl Parnell of Ada visited Sunday with their son and family Mr and Mrs Gordon Parnell, Dorothy and Vickie.

Earl Parnell Ada Gordon Parnell Dorothy Vickie

Supper Gatherings Include Weller Palmer Families

Mr and Mrs Don Weller hosted a Monday supper with Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer, with Darla Donna Jana and Robert present for the evening social.

Don Weller Darla Donna Robert Palmer Jana Robert

Ada Family Dinner with Howard and Drennan

Mr and Mrs Jerry Howard and Jerri Ada shared a Sunday dinner with Jerri's parents Mr and Mrs Sherman Drennan in Ada Oklahoma.

Jerry Howard Jerri Ada Mrs Sherman Drennan

Weekend Visit With Snow Family Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Ronald Walkup and Ronnie Haywood spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Dewey Snow and.

Ronald Walkup Ronnie Haywood Dewey Snow Robert

Tuesday With Mr and Mrs Walter McWethy

A local social note records the Tuesday gathering of Mr and Mrs Walter McWethy at their home, highlighting the occasion and attendees in a concise society item.

Canida Family Weekend Visits Spanning McAlester

Mr and Mrs Terry Canida and Teresa and Leslie from McAlester spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Canida. David Canida and Bill Bryant from Stonewall visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Earl Canida.

Terry Canida Teresa Leslie McAlester Earl Canida David Canida Bill Byrant Stonewall

Parish Chapel social visit noted in Tishomingo

Mrs Roy Brown and her boys spent Sunday night and Monday with her grandmother Mrs Birdie Risinger in Tishomingo during a family outing.

Florence Isaacs Roy Brown Birdie Risinger Tishomingo

Visits and weekend gatherings in Oklahoma Towns

Mr and Mrs J W Law spent the past week with Mrs Sadie Shirley of Hereford Texas. Mrs Shirley and two other Hereford women brought the Laws home for the weekend. They later visited Hartshorne and McAlester nursing homes and dined with Emily Louis in Wewoka.

J. W. Law Spen Sadie Shirley Hereford Tex Shirley Nell Pitman Bessie Saulsey Law Saulsey J. W. Law Effie Jewel Hamblin Hartshorne W. C. Barnes Minnie McMurtrey McAlester J. W. Laws Emily Louis Max Law Pod Law Robin

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