Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ada Weekly News in Ada, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1971

Page

5

Stonewall area social roundup Jolts Ada weekly

The long list of visits and gatherings spans Stonewall, Ada, and surrounding towns. Families such as Woods, Berryman, Snow, Morrison, Winters, and Canida are mentioned with relatives visiting, dinners, and Sunday outings. A Viet Nam update notes SFC Jerry Canada returning on leave and planning six more months overseas. Church events include Nazarene Sunday school attendance and a Baptist pastor’s anniversary with a community meal.

SFC Jerry Canada Viet Nam Sue Canida States

Numerous Visitation Notes Across Taft Family Circle

Peoria area social notes detail visits among Dicketts Johnston Lloyd Thompson and Clifford families across Ada Idabel Oklahoma City and surrounding towns. Guests include Daisy Taylor Debbie Lombard Lois Clifford Dollie Flowers and others with several trips for illness and funeral attendance.

Edna Johnston Lua Vera Dickens Oklahoma City Joyce Snow Debbie Johnston Dale Snow Ada Sun

Parish Chapel visits and local gatherings noted

Parish Chapel McComb and the Galey, Cox, Ward, and Hulsey families appear in a string of visits and social events across Oklahoma communities including Lake Texhoma and Tallhina. Many mentions of relatives, hospital updates for Mrs McGuffee, and multiple casual visits through Ada Tupelo McAlester and Muskogee areas.

Mary Cox Joy Tucker Southwestern Bible College Oklahoma City Marshal Cox Latta M. C. Cox Wayne Bradley Angela Johnson McGuffee Ida White W. A. McGuffee Tallhina Ruth Sutton Opal Ward Chris Sutton Konawa Mike Keith Ward Carolyn Ward Keith Mabel Ward Ardmore Ethel Steen Muskogee Lottie Hulsey McAlester Jim Ward Claude Rariden Mrs. Hulsey

Around the County Notes Laden with Visits Across Towns

Mary Lou Henson and many neighbors are cited in a long Saturday of visits and gatherings across Ada Shawnee Tecumseh and nearby towns. The piece lists numerous households hosting or visiting relatives and friends including Isaacs Dryden Tucker and Law families along with a church wedding shower for Howard Dorgan.

Galene Hobertson Mary Lou Henson Ruth Sheppard Florence Isacs Howard Dorgan Gil Center Fred Gray Carma Pea Robertson Leo Scott Phylis Boyd Karl Tilley Lois Meeks Hank Burk Glenn Eaves Clifford Lamb John Shepyard Melvin Booth

Weekend Guests Visit Roy Cothren and Nearby Homes

Local residents hosted and visited multiple families over the weekend including the Cothren and MecCullar households. The piece lists attendees by name and town, spanning Oklahoma City to Stonewall, with several extended family gatherings and Friday dinner hosts. It also mentions autumn scenes, school plans for Halloween, and a young manager appointment in Arlington Texas.

Mr. Winters Josephine Winters Tulsa Ted Wallace Eddie Holland Ada Ira Wommack K. M. Stovall Altus Lonnie V. Manuel Mark Robert Scroggins K. MM. Stovall Pat Ellis Hugh Sweat J. 0. Ellis Stevenville Tex Joy Bell Gatesville Anna West Jack Dawson Texas Jimmy West Troy Gibbs Henry Gibbs Oklahoma City Gene Hills Roy David J. W. Ellis Burris Eugene Ellis Henton Bob Battles Roy Cothren Jack Keifer Jackie Sue Stonewall Keifer Mr. Cothren Cothren Mattie Hampton Sammy Ucson, Ariz Luther Miller Wayne Cathren Stratford Claudia Clay Marsha Clifford Miller Gainesville Mr. Miller Mr Hobart Perkins Six Flags

Marriages listed for Wanette Ada and nearby towns

Pan B Turnpaugh Wanette wed Norma A Kirk Wanette Roy K Smith Fittstown wed Mary Iva Ardrey Ada Wiley Louis Seale Pauls Valley wed Clara Bridget Carter Pauls Valley Artiz B Adams Fittstown wed Carla Beth Adams Fittstown Calvin Wayne Nolen Ada wed Debra Lou Covert Ada

Pan) B Turnpaugh Wanette Norma A. Kirk Roy K. Smith Fittstown Mary Iva Ardrey Ada Wiley Louis Seale Pauls Valley Clara Bridget Carter Artiz B. Adams Carla Beth Adams Calvin Wayne Nolen Debra Lou Covert

Street Is Named For Capt. Jones

Capt. Richard W. Jones, Ada native and East Central graduate class of 1965, was killed in June on a strafing run in Cambodia. A street at Tinker Air Force Base will be named Jones Avenue at 1:30 p.m. as part of the Air Force Memorialization Program. His mother, Mrs. Elsie Tharp of 314 E. 16th, attends the ceremony and will receive three medals: the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal with 13 Oak Leaf Clusters.

Richard W. Jones Ada East Central Cambodia Capt. Jones Tinker Air Force Base Jones Air Force Elsie Tharp Tharp Tinker

Death notices from Ada and nearby towns

Several local obituaries list ages and death dates for residents of Coalgate Ada and surrounding areas. Names include Samuel Sidney Scott Walter G Donaghey Sr Sarah Kitchens C C Pennington John Boyd Eager Clarence Clark Mrs James T Jackson Henry L Heprick Red Andlin with their ages and funeral homes noted.

Stilwell Man Held On Murder Charge

Stilwell resident Bruce Deason was jailed on an indictment for murder in the May 7 tavern fire that killed Vernon Bish. Dist Atty Lloyd Cole said Deason, arrested after an eastern Oklahoma grand jury handed down four indictments, also faces second degree arson and perjury. Arraignment had not occurred by late Saturday, possible Monday. Two other men were arrested Friday night. fourth suspect still at large.

Stilwell Okla Bruce Deason Vernon “Bete” Bish Lloyd Cole Deason Adsitt County Cole State Crime Bureau Oklahoma

Goose Hunting Rules Update From State Upland

Goose fishing and hunting rules outline daily bag and possession limits statewide. Hunters may take only one Ross's goose and one whitefront goose, with hunting hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. A federal duck stamp is required for ages 16 and up, and goose guns must be plugged to three shot capacity.

Canada

Mental Health Pilot Program for Mentally Ill Offenders

The Kentucky State Mental Health Department launches a pilot for criminal offenders with mental illness. It will run a diagnostic center near Louisville and open a unit at Eddyville Prison for prisoners with psychiatric problems.

Frankfort, Ky Louisville State Eddyville

Court Frees Mrs Brinlee Of Charges

The Associated Press reports Margaret Brinlee was freed from charges for allegedly aiding her husband’s jail escape. Okmulgee judge set Rex Brinlee Jr’s murder trial for Nov 25 after denying a venue change amid pretrial publicity. A special 250-resident jury was drawn for the docket.

Associated Press Margaret Brinlee Creek County Okmulgee Brinlee State Court of Criminal Appeals Chemah Rex Brinlee Jr Donald Bolding Bristow Miracle

Catholic Joins In Appeal For Ireland Peace

Belfast AP report says a Roman Catholic joined Northern Ireland's cabinet for the first time on Wednesday night urging peace. Hours later a police officer and a British soldier were killed, with at least six guerrillas shot in a three gun battle. Prime Minister Brian Faulkner named Dr. Gerard Newe, 64, a social work specialist, as minister of state to appeal to Catholics. Death toll in two years of communal warfare nears 139, including three British soldiers this year. An eight hour gun fight in West Belfast yielded sniper fire and casualties, and an ambush near Lough Neagh killed a 33-year-old sergeant. a constable was gravely wounded.

Belfast Northern Ireland Brian Faulkner Gerard Newe West Belfast

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yakman Edith McNutt John T. Woods Marietta Sam Greenwood Zella McGugan EO. Cox Holdenville Woods Donnie Greenwood Dale Calera Babe Ball King Thurs Throp Byng Ollen Woods Snow Dale King An Joyce Snow Helen Jennings Treena West Albert Pevehouse Glenda West Mauree Current Valley View Hospital J. W. Berryman Debs Holcombe Sakwa Sawa Visted Asister Edd Berryman Rebee Edith Womback Annie Morrisom Lois Mary Milburn Tena Erma Knighten Johnny Stringer Allen Mary Alice Day Mary Day Arlie Morrison Doc Kirby Lucy Kirby Eels Morrison Sunjay Chuck Lancaster T. H. Haley Kay Lynne and and Evan Kay Mrs Floyd Dethrow Shawnee Virgie Winters Burt Bursts Kenny Hudson Virgle Winters Ted Winters Jamma Billy Lee Nelson Tom Broken Arrow Billy Lees Henry Strawn Okemah J. D. Castoe Colorado Dorothy May Castoe Don Mason A Warry Mason James Castoe Jr Castoes Jet Bohannon Don Clarks James Castoe Melva McKenney Houston Ben Theimer Colwell Parich Chapel Elva Duval Dellié Flowers Pat Mitchell Ollen Snow Allen Snow Lon Cooper Nix Mrs. Cooper Dollie Flowers Jack EB. McNutt Jack McNutt The Nazarene Church Bro Newton Moran Steve Lilley First Baptist Church Bill Exter Ronny Bullard Cecil Bullard Wayne Bullard Ee By Bullard Poteau Hospital Lee Carney Homer Leon McMinn Joe In Lowman Thomas Mr. Lowman Lucille Lowman Allie Stegall Resthaven Nursing Home Cora Williams Oscar Wardlow Fink Eula Davis Virgil Hamilton Olney Ruth Gray Belle Stegall M. L. Jamison Malcolm Stegall Clinton A. Durbin Art Kensch Parsons, Kan Durbin Stegall Jane David Taylor Chillgware Vike Estle Brsnier Corky Brashier Lula Sandra Durant Jesse Brashier Leona Fox Lela Taylor Rene Clark Jesse Clark Jake Treas Dolph J. C. Treas Abloso Hazel Berton Annie Chester Texarkana Tony Gill Cad Davis Levy Gill LaMont, Mo Charley Dusai Jesse Ora Sharp Agnes Patton Herbert Morpher Purcell Edith McMutt Claude Harkins Tupelo Bill Saint Dana Billy Claud Leon Nickell Francine Simmons Oklahoma State Bank June W. C. Stonewall Leon Simmon Gwen Ronnie Donny Faron Oliver Bob Nickell Carolyn Steven Lisa Joye Newberry Richard Tony Zelda Wright Kirby Laura Stowe Johnny Bethany Jeannie Fortner Lake Texoman Mrs. J. ©. Claunch Atoka Mrs Bobby Woods Lola Perkins Ann Tullege Bobby Woods J. C. Claunch Walter Bates Sandra Bottoms Jackie Loyd Marvella Loyd Marvin Brashears Dickie Good Ricky Mrs. Good Marcia Harter Brenda Sprouse Donna Sweat Charlotte Canada Rita Williams Vonda Cooper Cathy Pate Pam May Kay Johnson Sherry Jackson Patti Fowler Lebbie Howell Debbie Brastier Rhonda Goss Harley Johnson Maxine Linker Cheryl Robin Ruth Hyatt Floyd Johnson Pail Jill Amy Yeager Don Schutte Kevin Hooks Ray Schutte Willie Williams Jim Guinn Chickasha Alvis Stewart R. B. Cox, Allen Hes Addie Prichard Lois Clifford Lee Dicketts Alan Ben Johnston Paul Johnston Davey Johnston Donnie Don Lombard Mrs Daisy Taylor Debbie Lombard Idabel Maryella Loyd Jackie Clovis Thompson Debbie Ann John Clifford Chuck Wagner South Dakota Dill Cross Richmond Calif Lee Cross Edgar Cross Coalgate Bill Cross Daisy Jos Burleson Rosco Sweat Marcine Brooks Linda Diane Darlene Wofford Florence Isaacs Darlene Standridge Edith Hunter Charles Hunter Clint Hunter Maud Wilburn Warren Nelson Harrell Crawford Britton Crawford Elmer Crawford Oma Jean Crawford Mrs. Henson Ranee Tucker Maedwards Mary Low Henson Leta Guinn Mary Ju Henson Alma Emry Thursaday Clyde Haskins Yukon Jerry Haskins Jeffrey Danny Bightower LaDon Morris Gwendol O'Neal Brena Eric Wright Cecil Wilson Gage John Wood Effie Lamb Ed Caviner Tim Oklaoma City J. A. Patton Firs Dwade Patton Ledbetters Wichita Kan Free-Will Baptist Church Johnna Kay Gregg Elmer Gibson Gerald Sutton Willis Sutton Vernon Isaacs Op ‘Ar Ward Rachel Horton Lovell Nelson Buena Park Austell Horton Ella Burch Judy Pettigrew Rance Boren Magar Oakman Kenneth Stein McCloud Rance Tucker Johnnie Tucker Regina and Rigby Bartlesville Ft. Worth Floy Burk Beulah Little Virgie Scroggins Monay Thelma Jean’ I Garrett Janice Briggs M. L. Jernigan Thelma Jean Garrett Henk Burk Ollie Tucker Jan Frances Mettie Dyer Alice Phillip Mamie Tucker Gladys Lanier Emma Boren Stella Worsham Lois Blankenship Londa Tucker Bill Hood and Randall M. Tucker Togo Wood J. W. Law Art Oliver Mamie Troy Miller Lynn Hughes Marlin Hamblin Frank Dryden Pod Law Max Law Jesley View Hospital Alvie Pennington Irene Klutts Arey Owenby Neville Pennington Verneice Dryden Ruby Dryden Mae Edwards Alyle Pemmington Lynette Law Glen Velma McDonald Sharon Vickie Gray Darrell Rhodes Vanoss By Corene Mustain W. E. MecCullar James Hopkins Midwest City Jimmy Hopkins Eugene Brewington Bessie Rusking Jeff Bailey Antie Mcl Cullar Anita Bobby Cravens Nettie Childers Kenneth Childers Bob Slaughter Judy Kaye Ledbetter Gospel Russell Odell Chrischelle J. L. Barnes Mrs. Hoover Loonie Miller Ronald Kelly Jack Mustain Steve Gene Don Watson Doug Jeff del City James Lawton Wayne Cothren Holly Rick Moore Christy Bowlsley Clay Southern Mbei Mustain Charles Pedersen Chr Jimmie Mustain Alvie Griffith Autie McCullar Columbus, Ga Valerie Becky Netti Childers Earl Davis Clarence Davis Clarence E Davis Earl Makerfield Turkey R. R. Rogers Billy Joe Rogers P. T. McConnell Junior McCarnmel Junior Tlore Crop. P Andother Jimmie D. Pederson Corene Mustain K-Mart Discount Arlington Vaness High School Aut McCuller Fair Board Cleamon Stone Thurman Holland Vo Ag Geneva McCullar Banner Baptist Association Morris Memorial Church Darlene Hunt Anita McCullar Mrs. Hobby Cravens Connerville Schultz Db Pation Samuel Sidney Scott Leonard Funeral Home Walter G. Donaghey SR Sarah Kitchens C. C. Pennington Slater Funeral Home John Boyd Eager Smith Funeral Home Clarence Clark Criswell Funeral Home James T. Jackson Henry L. Heprick Toutin Red) Andlin Stilwell Man Court Mrs. Brinlee Appeal For Ireland Lough Neagh
Search Courier

Search the Ada Weekly News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ada Weekly News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication