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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1971

Page

10

Sunday church attendance and visitors noted in Ada area

Seventy five readers are listed for Sun Shine area church activities with 35 present at Sunday morning service and 15 Bible readers. Numerous visits, dinners and social gatherings occur among local families including the Parrs, Greens, Winters, Castoe, Manuel and Sawyers as they travel between Ada, Norman, Shawnee and surrounding towns.

Sunshine Don Parr Virgie Hewett Kay Donna Parr Rita Sawyer Cuba Heard Melissa Green Velma Wyche Ada

Birthday Supper for Marshall Cox Attended by Wyches and Friends

Mr and Mrs Jim Wyche hosted a birthday supper for Marshall Cox Thursday evening. Attendees included Marshall Cox II and Jimmy Wyche with Ada Mary Phillips Roff and Roy Freeny in Tulsa and Ada. Mary Berry visited Bea Wyche Wednesday. Also Ilene Williams Naomi Roque Wanda Donna and Kaye Parr visited May Tinsley at San Frances Nursing Home in Ada Sunday afternoon.

Jim Wyche Marshall Cox Marshall Cox II Jimmy Wyche Ada Mary Phillips Roff Roy Freeny Tulsa Mary Berry Bea Wyche Ilene Williams Naomi Roquemore Wanda Donna Kaye Parr May Tinsley San Frances Nursing Home

Community Guests Share Supper and Visits in Town

Mrs Ora Sharp hosted a supper Wednesday night with guests including Mr and Mrs J E Milford Porterville California and their daughter, Mr and Mrs Charles Kincade Porterville, Mrs Cad Davis, and Mr and Mrs Charley Durant. Milford and Kincade families stayed overnight and returned to California Thursday. Mrs Milford is sister to Mrs Sharp, Mrs Davis and Mrs Durant. Overnight visitors included Mr and Mrs Gorton Ponca City and Mrs Levy Gill La Mont Missouri with Mrs Ora Sharp for Sunday dinner. Mrs Gill extended her stay.

J. E. Milford Porterville Calif Charles Kincade Cad Davis Charley Durant Ora Sharp Milfords Kincades California Milford Sharp Davis Durant Gorton Ponca City Levy Gill la Mont Ada Dad Davis Gill

Churchgoers and Families Gather Across Ada Area

Local society notes list numerous visits and dinners. Families including the Snows, Pattons, Pendergrasses, and Bellers are reported visiting kin in Oklahoma and nearby states. A Center Church singing event drew a large crowd, and Byng defeated Central High in a girls basketball clin ic.

McMinn Family Reunion Draws Thirty-One In Abilene

Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Juane McMinn of Barnsdall Mrs Eus tace McMinn of Los Angeles and Mrs W R Weaver of Spur The group visited their granddaughter and family Allan Campbell of Kingman Arizona and attended a reunion in Abilene Texas with 31 attendees.

Juane McMinn Barnsdall Eustace McMinn Los Angeles Cal W. R. Weaver Spur Tex Leon McMinn Allan Campbell Kingman Ariz McMinns Abilene

Community Notes From Seminole And Surrounding Towns

Mr and Mrs Jack Sandlin spent Thursday night and Friday with daughter in Seminole. Mr and Mrs Joe West hosted Sandlins. Jack McNutt visited Sandlins Wednesday. Winton attended OU Colorado game in Norman Saturday. Skip Davis Ada visited Cecil Bullard Sunday. Jackie Kifer visited Pauline Roan Sunday. Cecil Bullard and wife visited son Wayne Bullard in Allen Friday. They watched the homecoming parade and the Allen Weleetka football game. Bill Pirtle is improving after illness. Stonewall High School senior class presented The Nervous Wreck Friday night with cast Kinney Harrison Peggy Christian Angela Wood Bill Reed Orville Johnson Brenda Stiles Paula Elkins Gary Baker Sharon May Ronnie Hall Francis Frazier. Sunday school attendance Baptist 53 Nazarene 38 Assembly of God 42. Durant quartet group gave a special singing at Assembly of God Church Saturday night.

Lonnie V. Manuel Kent Atwood Roy Manuel Ada Dora Manuel Cindy Jody Jerry Sammie David Manuel Mark Manuel Mark Farrell Atwell Vicky Stratford Shorty Fike Alameda Calif Norman Speedway Edward Theimer Norman J. W. Berryman Roy Coffee Ssakwa Charles Berryman Bebee Carl Cleveland Coalgate Zora Lee Carrol Berryman Lubbock Tex Lester Berryman Kirby Williams Kim Francis T. H. Haley Joe Kay Lynne Joe Johnson Tulsa Erma Knighten Arlie Morrison Lois Mary Tena Jack Sandlin Joe West Seminole Jack McNutt W. E. Winton Colorado Skip Davis Cecil Bullard Jackie Kifer Pauline Roan Wayne Bullard Allen Weleetka Bill Pirtle Stonewall High School Kinney Harrison Peggy Christian Angela Wood Bill Reed Orville Johnson Brenda Stiles Paula Elkins Gary Baker Sharon May Ronnie Hall Francis Frazier Baptist Assembly of God Durant Assembly of God Church

Ellis, W B Bill Ellis Dies at Home After Illness

W B Bill Ellis died at his home Friday afternoon after a period of illness. The obituary notes his long life and public service, with nearby mourners and community references.

Community News From Oil Center Area

Mrs Modena Garrett visited her mother in law Rae Garrett Wednesday and helped grind vegetables for chow chow. Leon Garrett helped paint his mother's house. Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett attended church at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday and had dinner with her parents Hank and Beulah Burk. Gene Garner visited her parents Saturday afternoon. They had been to Pauls Valley and saw Beulah Little. Pug Garretts birthday Friday October 15 sparked a family supper with Sondra and Thelma Jean. guests included Gene Garner Virgie Scroggins Beulah Little and Hank Burk.

Bob Gray Russell Ricky Terri Gray Fred Gray Jack Beller Oklahoma City Garrett Beller Ed Roberts Roff Shorty Fike Joe Sellars Alameda Calif Joe Riddle Ed Morrison M. C. Kirkland Modena Garrett Rae Garrett Leon Garrett Pug Garrett Oil Center Sondra Thelma Jean Gene Garner Virgie Scroggins Beulah Little Hank Burk

Local visits and family mentions fill weekend in Ada area

Mrs. M C Kirkland visited Rae Garrett with green tomatoes for chow chow Tuesday morning. Mr D P Wallace visited Rae Garrett Saturday. Thelma Jean Garret and Rae Garrett went to Ada Tuesday afternoon. Billy Morris is described as improving. Bill Reed’s family helped and hosted grandchildren Van Jr and Susan Magar spent time with Bill Reed’s grandparents. Ray Magar and Susan attended church at Gaar Corner with Billy Ann Carnes. Donna Reed visited Bill Reed’s household Sunday and took Van Jr home.

M. C. Kirkland Rae Garrett D. P. Wallace Billy Morris Bill Reed van Jr van Ray Reed Susan Magar Billie Ann Carnes Ray Magar Gaar Corner Donna Reed

Del City Visitors Reported From Reed and Lane Families

Cecil Morris and Mr and Mrs Ray Magar visited her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Reed on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane and children from Del City also visited.

Cecil Morris Ray Magar Bill Reed Lawrence Lane del City

Oakman Hosts 20th Annual Homecoming Crowd Attends

A crowd of 17 gathered for Oakman’s 20th annual homecoming. The program opened at 10 a.m. with Sunday school and Marvin Stokes spoke at 11. A noon basket lunch followed, with Bro. J. W. Berry man giving thanks. Attendees traveled from Texas Oregon and other Oklahoma areas. Six attendees had never missed a homecoming since it began led by J. W. Hart Ada and Bro. and Mrs. Steve Lilley Stonewall Mrs. Trudy Nance Woods and Mr. and Mrs. George Carter. A gift was given to the oldest Bro. Steve Lilley 95 received the honor. The farthest traveler was Mrs. Effie Williams Salem Ore. The afternoon featured singing and the note was made that this would be the last homecoming.

Oakman Marvin Stokes J. W. Berryman Texas Oregon Oklahoma J. W. Hart Ada Bro Steve Lilley Stonewall Trudy (Nance) Woods George Carter Effie Williams Salem Ore

Mrs Wilma Golden and Law rence Visit Penders Thursday

Mrs Wilma Golden and Law rence visited her parents Mr and Mrs J R Pender grass on Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charlie Sliger Ada visited his sister Mr and

Wilma Golden Lawrence Homer J. R. Pendergrass Charlie Sliger Ada

Quaid Family Visits Duvall Relatives Sunday

Mrs Lena Duvall Quaid of Enid and Lowell Goza with Jeanie of Seminole visited Mrs Elva Duvall on Sunday.

Lena (Duvall) Quaid Enid Elva Duvall Lowell Goza Jeanie Seminole

Social Visits Reported Across Week in Local Families

The week records multiple visits among Mildred Lee Onella Manuel Elmer Lee Zora Lee George Carter Lonnie Manuel Mark J W Berryman Shirley Hobbs Norma Hobbs and others. Attendees include pastor Randell Miller in Camp Ground services and gatherings with Muskogee guest Jerry Stout and family.

Mildred Lee Onella Manuel Zora Lee Elmer Lee George Carter Lonnie V. Manuel Mark J. W. Berryman Shirley Norma Hobbs Camp Ground Bro Randell Miller Calvin

Ahloso Baptist Church Sunday Highlights

The Ah loso Church reported 69 in Sunday School and 41 in training union. Rev. Dennis Tate led preaching and baptized Kay Nester Wanda Hogue and Lovelady Church converts. Visitors included Mrs John Pygner. Birthday greetings were offered to Rev Tate and Rickey Ross.

The Baptist Church Training Union Dennis Tate Vasco Moore Glenda Stowe Jeff Youel Missie Youel

Local visits and gatherings across Ada area families

Mr and Mrs C L Blanken visited Ada with their parents the Millers and other relatives including the Millers MecNinch Rogers and Masseys. Curtis Ross and sons hunted in the Kiamichi Mountains. Anita Ross and family and Curtis Ross plus others visited the Bob Ross home. Baker family hosted string music in Sulphur. Tupperware parties planned in Wright City and Nora Ross's. Bob Gregory and family relocated to Ahloson. Theta Massey and Holman aided the Bob Gregorys.

C. L. Blankenship W. E. Miller Ada Dub Miller Midwest City Clifford Miller Leo MecNinch Bill Rogers Vaness Floyd Miller Conrad Massey Phoenix Ariz Curtis Ross and Sons Kiamichi Anita Ross Wright City Perry Don Ross Curtis Ross Dean Bobby Bob Ross Harvey Baker Barney Baker Sulphur Ann Nora Ross Laquita Curry Bob Gregory Ahloson R. L. Gregory Cecil Johnson Theta Massey Holman Bob Gregorys

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Mary JO Green Joy Cox Danny Kaye Wendell Sawyer J. L. Green Cindy Uhlich Mary Jo Melissa Jesse Green Margie Hunter David Short Fittstown Baptist Church Jesse Kaye Williams Vic Prince Sunshine Church Milburn McLish R. E. Young Fittstown Wesley Parrish Valley View Hospital T. J. Roquemore Euelah Mae Smith Anna Lee Reeves Glen Woods E. D. Eager Mrs. Woods Lois Braddock Mrs. Eager J. B. Eager Vernie Henley Elmer Eager D. W. Phillips Clyde Hobgood Emogene Bigham Chuckie Latta Saturay T. J. Requemore Claude Hett Fannie Jones Mildred Young Claude Larry Heard R. C. Wilson Russell Mansell Doug Pendergraft Bucky Paul Quinton Buck Heard Roy Lee Williams Okmulgee Kenneth Williams Joy Hemphill C. H. Hampton Hershall Hampton Ronald Frank Sanders Virgle Winters Burt Burnes Jack Harkins Sonia Winters Shirley Burnes Mark Burnes James Winters Carl Winters James Castoe Jr Matt Barnes Steve Meeks Allen Winters Shawnee Michael James Sonia Brian Beatrice Winters Lucien Dale LaBass Eddie Holland Ira Wommack Harold Self Paul Charla Tracy Emporia Kan J. D. Castoe Bessie Lanewell Pauline Newman Sasakwa Bill Wilson Stroud Jimmy Castoe J. D.castoe Nora Hobbs Buster Hobbs Norma Eugene Hobbs Debbie Jeannie Steven Marci Madison Wisc Jewell Winters Cecil Hobbs Ringling Johnny Brasfield Ida Brasfield Audry Castoe Candy West Byng Raymon Woods Holdenville James Castoe Larry Mason Dorothy Lee Darrell Alahoma City Gussie Lillard Jan Frances Nursing Home K. M. Stovall Amy Lena J. C. Carroll Susan Dallas Michael Rickwa Mike Horton J. C. Carrol Robert Scroggins Happy Land Claude Lee K. M. Sovall Clifford Calvin Lincoln, Neb Mrs George Car Ter Bill Carter J. D. Fulton Mrs. Allen Fox Davie Willoughby Billy Lee Kent Kevin Sonya Herman Wilson David Judy Karen Dovie Willoughby Kent Kevin Sonya Lee Lincoln Neb Myrtle Smith Joe and Mark Reed Bobby Ross Jeff Reed Dean Ross Jack Kelley Ivan Kelley Cynthia Soloman Gantt Goodneighbor Club Peck Gene Poorman Joe Abbott J. H. Henson May Overton James Virgil Harrington Bureau of Indian Affairs Edith McNutt Merle Gregory the Weekly Mrs. Davis Steve Sullivan Sunny Bessie Sullivan Dale Snow Ollen Snow Dollie Flowers Joyce Snow Helen Jennings Norma Underhill Moore Floyd Underhill Edna Johnston Lula Bob Forrest Malcolm Stegall Clinton Belle Stegall Resthaven Nursing Home Lucille Lowman Joe Irl Lowman Criswell Funeral Home Memorial Park Charles Phillips Cary Don Rollen Phillips Wiley Reed Leon Nickell June Elmo Nickell Perrin Afb Sherman Agnes Patton Herbert Morper Purcell R. C. Belcher Elsie Cole Ronda Connerville Center Church Wilburn Bennett Charles Golden Jack Tharp Roy White Stillwater J. R. Pen Angie Wright Kenneth Lancaster Susie Albert Peveyhouse Velma Alma High School Sym Glenda West Peveyhouse Central High W. B Bill) Ellis Mr. Ellis Joe Sever Frank Wade Wayne Mead Jerry Stout Muskogee Vicki Edd Castoe Clarence Wilson Non Hamilton Bulova Elgin Gem Jewelers W. Main Ahloso R. C. Ross Bob Rossen Rickey Lester Hardin Frank Holman Og&e
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