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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
13
Local residents share visits and dinners with relatives in Ada Lula Coalgate and Holdenville. Numerous families traveler guests include Ellis Brashears and Stonecipher clans as well as church and extension club activities and a Lula bean supper raising around 200 dollars.
Mrs Mae Christian and Mrs Millie Smith visited Su Sunday along with Mr and Mrs Archie Angel and Charlotte. Mrs Elaine Gould with Brad and Mrs Bonnie Stinnett joined Sunday morning visitations with the Angel family and Charlotte.
Mrs Ruth Dickerson of Arvin California and Mrs Janie Kelly of Las Cruces New Mexico with Miss Isa bel le Ray of Ardmore Oklahoma visited their brother and family in Ray household. They then traveled to Columbia Missouri to see Clarence Ray in the hospital returning home after a weekend visit. Annabelle Ray teaches in Lone Grove. Debbie and Davey Johnston called Sunday afternoon on Arthur Johnston family.
Latta will dismiss school at 2 30 Wednesday for a State Teachers Meeting Thursday and Friday. Student teachers from East Central and Oklahoma State will be at Latta Monday Oct 26. Local residents visitations and gatherings noted with several named families attending events and social nights.
A series of social visits were noted across Oklahoma towns. Families from Fitts, Ada, and Oklahoma City visited relatives in Brashier, Smith, Stockton, and Anderson households or stopped by friends in Okmulgee and McLoud.
Mrs Opal Shields visited Mrs Lucy Hardee Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sidney Green and Phyllis visited Mr and Mrs B D Green Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chester Summers visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Green and girls recently. Week visitors to Mrs Charles Floyd included Mrs L Z Cecil Mrs Wesley Brantley Mrs Aut McCullar Mrs Ruby Allen Mrs Naomi Chandler and Lillian. Mrs Kay Henson and Celia Kay and Mrs Celia Heath visited Mrs Kit Thomas Thursday. Dollie Arter visited Mr and Mrs Claud Arter and Rhonda Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Karr attended the 50th wedding anniversary reception of Mr and Mrs Richard Smith in Coalgate on Sunday. The Karrs and family from New Orleans, Bud Karr and family, visited Tuesday with the Karrs.
The Rev and Mrs Don Newby Kathy and Stephen Mrs Lavona Jones and Mrs Joyce Trivitt attended Latta Sunday afternoon for a Cooley's Music program where Kathy Newby performed a piano solo.
Teresa King spent Tuesday night with Rhonda Arter. Ms. Ruth Bowers and Dena visited Mrs. Claud Arter and Rhonda Friday.
Mrs. Betty Kirby visited Mrs. Davie Kite and Mrs. Edith Wilfong Monday. Mrs. Oleta Brant Carl and Julia and Johnnie and Michael Osborn visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Milton and Mrs. Pat Milton Monday. Miss Paulene Milton spent Friday night with Julia Bryant. Mr. and Mrs. Kit Thomas and Kit went to the VA hospital Oklahoma City Tuesday. They visited Elvin Henslee who is a patient there.
The Morris Memorial Baptist Sunbeams gathered at the church on Wednesday. They crafted pictures from macaroni and enjoyed cookies and cakes. Beginners included Oleta Bryant DeAnn Kelley Sherry Smoot Carla Lee Connie Smoot Chuck Bigham Vickie McWhorter and Renal Smoot.
Community members report visits and gatherings around Union Hill. Families including the Kemp, Cunningham, Welch, Golden, and Matheron households share updates from Friday to Sunday with outreach to 4H members and nearby towns. Lynda Golden joins Judy Slaughter in a singing program as part of subdistrict activities.
The Ada Weekly notes renewals by R E Tilley and lists visitors such as Mr and Mrs Roy Foster Corpus Christi Tex and others visiting Ada residents including Nora Roper Sybil Collins and families. It also mentions Albert Lowe's funeral and various musical program attendances and homecoming parades in Ada and nearby areas.
Horace Golden and family are listed among residents including Mr and Mrs J C Carrol and family Moore Fred die Duncan Oil Center Freddie Holman Wilson and Vicki Lancaster in the community roundup.
Those visiting Mrs Ruby Horton were Glen Horton and family, Roger Stone and family, Jimmy Jennings and family, Oil Center, and Vernon McCurdy and family, along with William and Barbara.
Stillwater Oklahoma youths Linda Williams of Stonewall and Karen Enis of Fittstown will enter a state 4-H personality improvement contest this Saturday. The four meeting series will crown two boys and two girls as state winners, each earning a $200 bond, with earlier finalists receiving $50 bonds. Sponsored by Southwestern Bell, events continue in Weatherford Oklahoma City and Okmulgee.
Oklahoma City will host the 1970 Hall of Fame banquet on November 16 honoring seven inductees: former Gov. Raymond Gary and six others including Willard Stone and Dr. D. H. O Donoghue. Inductees will receive four minute citations and commemorative medallions from Governor Bartlett.
Ada area residents invited to a Christmas and New Year tour arranged by House of Travel Inc Norman with Stuart Meltzer as escort. Depart New York December 26 return January 9 for 349 dollars plus 145 extra to join in NYC. Seven nights London six Paris nights. hotel breakfasts included. theater memberships and sightseeing planned. Meltzer heads UCLA French program and will be in Paris and London.
The Gleaners Class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Mark Reynolds home for an officer election and business meeting. Mrs. Bill Castleberry led devotional with the autumn themed decorations. New officers include Castleberry teacher Reese outreach leader Eaves associate secretary Childres class minister Jordan. Group leaders were Moore Cums ford Deering Boyett with other attendees listed.
In Dallas the 4th U S Army Band performed after the Dallas symphony refused to play at the Cotton Bowl due to a 58 degree cold. The Army’s 39 minute concert ended with excerpts from The Nutcracker and the 1812 Overture with 12 howitzers.
New Stars New York reports that sailors and pilots could soon use man-made satellites for navigation. MOAC says data relayed to on-board computers by satellites could control growing air and ocean fleets. Prototypes already fix position within a few feet for private firms and the U.S. Navy.
The Altmiller family faced flood damage with mitigated losses as East Central fraternity members cleaned mud from walls and several local businesses offered help. Flooring buckling remains uncertain while furniture, draperies, and carpets received rapid cleaning. The couple notes they now own the town’s cleanest clothes.
The Altmillers recount the flood's effects including ruined clothes, washed cabinets, and repairs to a dryer and fridge. They live in a college apartment with three kids while reflecting on loss, resilience, and deeper family values. One car remains unusable just as Bob turns 16, awaiting a driver’s license.
New York AP reports that despite ongoing inflation, productivity growth may signal improvement. McCracken says productivity rising to at least 4.5 percent shows more efficient use of labor and plants, while unemployment edges higher as less productive workers are laid off.
Latta Extension Homemakers held a Thursday morning coffee hosted by Mrs. C. E. Brady of Latta Road. The group, led by president Mrs. Brady, planned Achievement Day for Nov 19 and reviewed project reports. Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. was named chairman of pollution control with attendees including several listed members.
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