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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1968

Page

2

Union Hill visitors list names and households

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Billie Joe Adams and children recently were Mrs. Fern King, Scott and Byron, Konawa, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Bess, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McAnally, Laura Pedersen, Mrs. Nora Roper, Mrs. Sybil Collins, Bobby Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Rob erson, Troy Ward and Leon Collinsworth, Sasakwa.

Lynda Golden Billie Joe Adams Fern King Scott and Byron Konawa Sandy Bess Wayne McAnally Laura Pedersen Nora Roper Sybil Collins Bobby Adams Terry Roberson Troy Ward Leon Collinsworth Sasakwa

Local visits mark midweek social in Little Field

Mrs Velma Muller of Little Field Texas spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Dink Binion. Mrs Yvonne Gray visited Mrs Daisy Binion on Sunday.

Velma Muller Littlefield Tex Dink Binion Yvonne Gray Daisy Binion

Haines Family Involved in Ada 4H Meeting and Social Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines attended the 4H Leadership Meeting in Ada Monday night. Visiting relatives included Mr. and Mrs. J W Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines and their children Wednesday, with Clarence Pitts Idaho Wesley Brantley Marjorie Soutee Cindy Minor and others. The group attended church in Homer Sunday morning and the Haineses visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cassidy Sunday.

Harold Haines Ada J. W. Haines Clarence Pitts Idaho Wesley Brantley Marjorie Soutee Cindy Minor Homer Haineses Albert Cassidy

Welch Family Visitors Reported Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Welch and Clyde Haskins visited Mack Welch and family Sunday. Mr. John Tilley visited the Mack Welch family Monday.

O. L. Welch Clyde Haskins Mack Welch John Tilley

Jennifer Garner Spends Friday Night with Lynda Golden

Jennifer Garner was seen socializing Friday night with Lynda Golden, according to observers. The sighting occurred in a casual, off the clock setting, with no further details provided.

Jennifer Garner Lynda Golden

East Central Geography Club Host Wiener Roast at Home

The Geography Club at East Central held a wiener roast Tuesday night at the home of Dr and Mrs Garner and their children.

Geography Club East Central Mrs. Garner

Hereford Association Banquet and Sale Attendance

Mr and Mrs Bill Osborn attended the Hereford sale on Saturday and a Friday banquet at Holiday House for all Hereford association members.

Bill Osborn Hereford Association

Weekend Guests From St Louis and Enid Visit Kirkes

St and Mrs Anthony Duck worth Shreveport Louis were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes. Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth Enid were weekend guests of the Kirkeses.

Anthony Duckworth Shreveport J. W. Kirkes Earl Duckworth Enid Kirkeses

Unclear Names Prompt Personal Mention

A fragment notes Mrs Earl Rose or her parents Mr and Mrs L L Crockett of Stroud involved in a recent event or notice.

Earl Rose Mrs. L. L. Crockett Stroud

Simpkins and Sweeny Visit Elbert Simpkins Family

Mr and Mrs Albert Simp ins and George Simpkins visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeny Elbert Simpkins Saturday.

Albert Simpins George Simpkins John Sweeny Elbert Simpkins

Lancaster Family Social Notes Include Visits and Supper Guests

Visiting last week were Harold Long and family, Bill Delozier and family, Eva Tarplay, Lizzie Lancaster, Henry Lancaster and family, Danny Debbie and Britt, Ethelene Golden and Earl Howell in Tishomingo. E J Lancaster family hosted supper Monday with Bill Delozier family. Nova Lancaster and Elton visited Lizzie Lancaster Sunday.

E. J. Lancaster Harold Long Bill Delozier Eva Tarplay Lizzie Lancaster Henry Lancaster Danny Debbie Britt Ethelene Golden Earl Howell Tishomingo Nova Lancaster Elton

Dicker Family Guests Visit Arlington Couple

Mr and Mrs Charles Dicker hosted weekend guests son Brian and Darren in Arlington Texas visiting Mr and Mrs F O Jones during the stay.

Charles Dickerson Brian and Darren Arlington, Tex F. O. Jones

Farmfolk Share Weekend Fish Fry At Simpkins Home

Mr and Mrs George Simpkins Durant and others hosted a fish fry Saturday night at Albert Simpkins home in Texas. Attendees included Otis Webb James Simpkins Matt Keeling R E Tilley Ada Benny Jones Don Newby Kathy and Stephen Newby and F O Jones family.

George Simpkins Durant Otis Webb James Simpkins Matt Keeling Albert Simpkins Charles Dickerson Brian Darren Arlington Tex R. E. Tilley Ada Benny Jones Kenny Don Newby Kathy Stephen F. O. Jones

Golden family visit to Mrs Morgan and Paul Fitz Hugh

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden along with Mike and Lynda visited Callie Morgan and Paul Fitz Hugh in a brief social noting the gathering at a local residence.

Robert Golden Mike Lynda Callie Morgan Paul, Fitzhugh

Sunday Services at Union Hill Baptist Church

Fifty six people attended the Union Hill Baptist Church gathering on Sunday. The Rev. Dennis Tate delivered both morning and evening messages. Janie Lancaster led the Sunday night devotional with readings by Mike Haines and Vickie Lancaster.

Union Hill Baptist Church Dennis Tate Janie Lancaster Mike Haines Vickie Lancaster

Mrs. Nora Raper and Sybil Collins Visit Ada Names

Mrs. Nora Raper and Mrs. Sybil Collins visited Mrs. Ruby Crow and Mrs. Loretta Kita in Healton on Thursday. Mrs. Syti Collins and Mrs. Nora Raper visited Mrs. Midge Dyer in Ada on Monday.

Nora Raper Sybil Collins Ruby Crow Loretta Kita Healton Syti Collins Middie Dyer Ada

Rev Doyle Newby and Pearl Visit Coplens Friday

The Rev and Mrs Doyle Newby and Pearl visited Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen on Friday. Mrs Wanda Coplen and children visited Mrs Tom Wilson in Ada on Saturday.

Doyle Newby Pearl Charles Coplen Wanda Coplen Tom Wilson Ada

Latta Cub Scout Meeting Attendance and Family Visits

Bazil attended a Latta Cub Scout meeting on Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Phillip Poindexter and Shawn visited Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Boyd Coplen of Oklahoma City, Missy Coplen of Center, and Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling visited Mr and Mrs Ponape Coplen and family on Sunday.

Charles Coplen Bazil Latta Phillip Poindexter Shawn Boyd Coplen Oklahoma City Missy Coplen Center Lee Keeling Ponape Coplen Sunny

Youth Meeting At Union Hill Church Of God Report

Thirty nine attendees at Union Hill Church of God youth meeting Wednesday night. Ann Bottoms led the event. Sunday school had fifty two participants and the Rev Doyl Newby gave the Sunday night message.

Union Hill Church

Keelings Visited by Ada and Seminole Residents

Ada visitors Mrs. Collie East Mr. Leonard Hobbs and Mrs. Bonnnie Little called on Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling. Seminole guests Mrs. Bonnnie Little and others visited again, while Grover Keeling and Lee Keeling camped in Plat National Park for several days.

Lee Keeling Frank Ginnis Ada Collie East Leonard Hobbs Johnnie Little Seminole Grover Keeling Plat National Park

Jones and Newbys Host Supper Guests

Son Brian and Darren and Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Ken ny were supper guests Saturday night of the Rev Don Newby. The Rev Dennis Tate visited the Rev and Mrs Don Newby Thursday night.

Charles Dickerson Brian Darren Benny Jones Kenny Don Newby Dennis Tate

Enloe Family Hosts Birthday Gathering In Kona Visit

Mr and Mrs Steve Bray and children and Bill Yates of Kona wa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe. Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe, Mrs Tony Lillard and Renee, Mrs Ida Mock and Mrs Willie Mae Eames visited to celebrate Walter Enloe birthday. Doughnuts and coffee were served and pictures were made of the group.

Steve Bray Bill Yates Konawa Charlie Enloe Walter Enloe Tony Lillard Renee Ida Mock Willie Mae Eames

Cunninghams Return From 3 Week Midwest Vacation

The Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham returned home Wednesday after a three week trip visiting friends and relatives in Arkansas Missouri Illinois and Kansas. They and others fished at Abbotts Lake on Saturday and visited Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and family during the period.

Frank Cunningham Arkansas Missouri Illinois Kansas Ray Kemp F. L. Cunningham Abbotts Lake

Konawa Football Game Attended by Adams and Pedersen Family

Mrs. Billie Adams along with Joni Rhonda Laura Pedersen and Vaness attended a football game in Konawa Tuesday night setting a local social scene at the venue.

Billie Adams Joni Rhonda Laura Pedersen Vaness Konawa

Pentecostal Holiness Church Sees Sixty-Three Attend

Fifty three attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church service with Rev Gen Eaves in charge. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Lynn Slader of Oklahoma City. A weiner roast is planned on the church lawn Friday night. The Woman's Auxiliary will sponsor a rummage sale December 2 3 in Ada.

Minnie Lewis Gen Eaves Lynn Slader Oklahoma City Woman's Auxiliary Ada

Karen Duncan and Phylis Lamb Visit Mrs Minnie Lew

Karen Duncan and Phylis Lamb visited Mrs Minnie Lew on Saturday. The short note records a social call from the two women to Mrs Lew’s home.

Karen Duncan Phylis Lamb Minnie Lewis

Town Visits Noted in Shawnee Social Items

Mr and Mrs Casey Thomas of Shawnee visited Drucilla Thomas Sunday. Mrs Charles Redman and Irene Goodman visited Drucilla Thomas Monday.

Casey Thomas Shawnee Drucilla Thomas Charles Redman Irene Goodman Mrs. Elsie Taylor

Mrs. Ben Robertson Visits Friends Friday

Mrs. Ben Robertson visited Mrs. Vannie Northam and Mrs. Lona Soward on Friday.

Ben Robertson Vannie Northam Lona Soward

Perrines and Cowgers Share Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Conzy Cowger Asher and Willie attended the reading of Gail Carvin and Harvey Phillips at the Bible Baptist Church Thursday night.

Jack Perrine Willie Conzy Cowger Asher Gail Carvin Harvey Phillips Bible Baptist Church

Oklahoma City Ladies Visit Mrs Minnie Lewis

Mrs Myrtle Evans and Mrs Linda Moss of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Minnie Lewis recently, accompanied by Mrs Jewel Jones and Mrs Florence Isaacs.

Myrtle Evans Linda Moss Oklahoma City Jewel Jones Florence Isaacs Minnie Lewis

Camden visit notes church line in arkansas

Mr and Mrs Dean of Camden Arkansas and Mr and Mrs Glen Norton and Ricky Shawnee visited Mrs Vannie Nort ham on Sunday in a small Arkansas community setting.

Sunday Dinner Guests Share Time at Mrs Martha Franks

Mrs Lena Soward and Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Martha Franks.

Lena Soward Earl Franks Shelly Martha Franks

Griffin Family Visit Brightens Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Bruce Griffin spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Harold Griffin and family.

Mrs Bruce Griffin Harold Griffin

Mrs. Guinn Family Visits Minnie Lewis Sunday

Mrs. J. Guinn and her children from Byars and Mrs. Ann Mae Sutton with Konawa and Mr. Chris Sutton and Mrs. Ruth Sutton visited Mrs. Minnie Lewis on Sunday to spend time together.

J. Guinn Byars Ann Mae Sutton Konawa Chris Sutton Ruth Sutton Minnie Lewis

Supper Guests at Robertson Home

Day supper guests included Tamara and Stacy visiting Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson.

Billy Jim Robertson Tamara and Stacy

Clarence Ogg Dies at Ada Home Former Oil Center Resident

Clarence Ogg died Sunday at his Ada home. He was formerly from Oil Center and noted as a longtime local resident.

Clarence Ogg Ada Oil Center

Local residents visit Mrs Nannie Cox at her home

Mrs Sue Mack and the Holloways and the McDonalds and the Griffins visited Mrs Nannie Cox recently, sharing greetings and conversation at her residence.

Sue Mack Lennard Holloway Dennis McDonald Bruce Griffin Nannie Cox

Booths Attend Tucker Dinner With Tonya

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Tonya.

Melvin Booth Paul Tucker Tonya

Mrs Vivian Northam and Brett and Matthew Northam Visit

Mrs. Vivian Northam along with Brett and Matthew Northam visited Mrs. Frank Lewis on Saturday.

Vivian Northam Brett Matthew Northam Frank Lewis

Mrs Dessie Allen And Mrs Nannie Cox Visit Galey Neighbor

Mrs Dessie Allen and Mrs Nannie Cox visited Mrs Margaret Covington in Galey on Tuesday. Mrs Cox spent Tuesday night with Mrs Allen.

Dessie Allen Nannie Cox Margret Covington Galey Mrs. Cox Mrs. Allen

Mrs Bettie Eaves Nina Sue Visit Mrs Es eel e Farm

Mrs Bettie Eaves and Nina Sue visited Mrs Es elee Farm and Mrs Minnie Lewis on Tuesday.

Franks Family Returns From Los Angeles Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly returned home Monday night from Los Angeles California where they had been visiting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs James Abbott and baby.

Earl Franks Shelly Los Angeles Calif James Abbott Baby

Social Calls Trace Neighborly Visits in Week

Mrs Lena Soward visited Mrs Ruth Sutton on Tuesday. Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Minnie Lewis on Friday. Mrs Lew also visited Mrs Nannie Cox.

Lena Soward Ruth Sutton Minnie Lewis Lewis Nannie Cox

Sutton family visits on Lake Texoma fishing trip

Mrs. Ruth Sutton and Beverly Sutton visited Mrs. Floy Burk Willis Sutton and Chris Sutton for a fishing outing at Lake Texoma Friday.

Ruth Sutton Beverly Sutton Floy Burk Willis Sutton Chris Sutton Lake Texoma

Clergy Couple and Friends Tour Eastern Oklahoma

The Rev. and Mrs. Bert Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis spent Sunday on a tour of eastern Oklahoma.

Bert Jones Frank Lewis Oklahoma

Ladies Attend Housewares Party in Konawa

Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Lena Soward Mrs Martha Franks Mrs Vance Price and Mrs Minnie Lewis attended a housewares party Tuesday at the home of Mrs Anna Mae Sutton in Konawa.

Ruth Sutton Lena Soward Martha Franks Vance Price Minnie Lewis Anna Mae Sutton Konawa

Mrs Josie Northam and Sam Raines Visit Latta Home

Mrs Josie Northam and Sam Raines visited Mrs Belle Wilburn in Latta over the weekend.

Josie Northam Sam Raines Belle Wilburn Latta

Carrs Attend Choate Funeral in Choc taw

Mr and Mrs Edd Carr of Choc taw attended the funeral of Marion Choate on Monday.

Edd Carr Marion Choate

Mrs Martha Franks and Cora Cassidy Visit Mrs Soward

Mrs Martha Franks and Mrs Cora Cassidy visited Mrs Lona Soward on Tuesday, sharing conversation and social time in a cordial call.

Martha Franks Cora Cassidy Lona Soward

Ladies Visit Mrs Cox Movwalay Home

Mrs O Dessie Allen Veda Mae Duncan W Lamb Hazel Newby and Martha Love visited Mrs Nannie Cox Movwalay.

O’dessie Allen Veda Mae Duncan W Lamb Hazel Newby Martha Love Nannie Cox Movwalay

Bret Dines With Mrs Josie Northam Monday

Bret dined with Mrs. Josie Northam on Monday in a brief social gathering noted by local society pages.

Vivian Northam Bret Josie Northam

Russell Willoughby Patient at Valley View Hospital

Russell Willoughby is identified as a patient receiving care at Valley View Hospital. The note places him within the hospital's patient roster and indicates ongoing treatment.

Russell Willoughby Valley View Hospital

Local visits highlight Sunday social rounds

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Horton of Ahloso and Mrs. Reva Sue Willoughby with children visited Mr. and Mrs. Neal Trobaugh of Tecumseh on Sunday. Mrs. Bernice Edge of Sulphur and Mr. and Mrs. R W Willoughby were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willoughby.

Leon Horton Ahloso Reva Sue Willoughby Neal Trobaugh Tecumseh Bernice Edge R. W. Willoughby Leroy Willoughby

Mrs Eva Jameson Attends Funeral of Clarence Ogg

Mrs Eva Jameson of Roger Ark attended the funeral service for Clarence Ogg on Tuesday noting family and friends gathered at the church to pay respects.

Eva Jameson Roger, Ark Clarence Ogg

Tucker Family Moments Highlight Weekend Travel

Mrs Alene Tucker and Tonya and Kathy Tucker spent Saturday night with Paula Tucker in Stillwater. Mrs Philip Reinschmidt and Mrs Alene Tucker were in Oklahoma City on Monday.

Alene Tucker Tonya Kathy Tucker Paula Tucker Stillwater Philip Reinschmidt Oklahoma City

Cowger Family Reunion Guests Attend in Asher

A reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Con zy Cowger in Asher gathered relatives including Mr and Mrs Elbert Hartless of Stratford Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendie and son Ada Mrs Ben Robertson of Oil Center and Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and Willie. The Cowgers plan a Friday trip to California to visit their son and family.

Conzy Cowger Asher Elbert Hartless Stratford Ralph Brendie Ada Ben Robertson Oil Center Jack Perrine Willie Cowgers California

Ladies visit Mrs Minnie Lewis on Monday

Mrs Oleta Burk Mrs Edith Cook Mrs Jewell Jones and Mrs Ruth Huckleby and Harvey visited Mrs Minnie Lewis Monday in a social gathering.

Oleta Burk Edith Cook Jewell Jones Ruth Huckleby and Harvey Minnie Lewis

Local Visitors Share Time in Seminole and Allen

Mrs Colene Robertson and Mrs Geraldine Haskins spent Tuesday with Mrs Shelby Myers in Seminole. Mrs Jewel Thomas of Allen and her grandchildren visited Dru cilla Thomas Tuesday.

Colene Robertson Geraldine Haskins Shelby Myers Seminole Jewel Thomas Allen Drucilla Thomas

Kansan Visit From Konawa Residents Comes Saturday

Mrs. Vance Price Mrs. Jo Guinn and children and the Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton Chris and Beverly of Konawa visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton on Saturday.

Vance Price Jo Guinn Chilren Gerald Sutton Chris Beverly Konawa Willis Sutton

Weekend visitors travel from Colorado Springs to Arkansas

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson of Colorado Springs left Monday after visiting his mother Mrs. Clay Johnson and two sisters and families. Other weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson and three children from Fayetteville Arkansas.

Mary Laseman Wayne Johnson Colorado Springs Clay Johnson Bill Williams Fred Clifton Melvin Johnson Fayettville Johnson

Sunday Dinner Hosted by Mrs Clifton

Mrs Clifton served a Sunday dinner with attendees including Mr and Mrs Edgar Dixon of Tulsa Mr and Mrs Luke Moran of Ada and Mr and Mrs Charley Lewis plus their guests.

Clifton Edgar Dixon Tulsa Luke Moran Ada Charley Lewis

Mrs Kate Davis Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Kate Davis has returned to her home after spending several days in Valley View Hospital.

Kate Davis Valley View Hospital

Summers and Sheffield Known for Nearby Visit

Mrs Loyd Summers spent time with Mrs Ann Shef field in a local gathering.

Loyd Summers Ann Sheffield

Lowell Laseman Visits Stratford Friends

Lowell Laseman spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mantooth of Stratford, staying as a guest and enjoying a short visit.

Lowell Laseman Mrs. Alvin Mantooth Stratford

Birth of Debra Gail Reed in Riverside

Mrs. Ethel Reed reported the birth of a granddaughter named Debra Gail to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reed of Riverside California on October 22.

Ethel Reed Debra Gail Douglas Reed Riverside Calif

Roberts Visit Heads to Falls Creek

Dr and Mrs J T Roberts of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith Friday while en route to Falls Creek.

J. T. Roberts Olahoma City Herbert Griffith Falls Creek

Mrs Paul Wilson Visits Her Mother at Valley View Hospital

Mrs Paul Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday night at the bedside of her mother Mrs Norris at Valley View Hospital.

Paul Wilson Mrs. Norris Valley View Hospital

Burlesons Return From Houston Family Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burleson have returned from a trip to Houston Texas where they attended a family reunion.

Ralph Burleson Houston Tex

Sunday Attendance Totals From Local Churches

Church of Christ counted 61 in worship Sunday while the Baptist Church reported 83 in services and 40 in Training Union gatherings. Local clergy noted steady attendance across denominations.

Nancy Fulsom Church of Christ The Baptist Church Training Union

School trip and basketball results at Ahloso

First through fourth grades visited the Lawrence Quarry and back by the cement plant. Teachers Audrey as and Jean Nabors. The Ahloso Rockets opened with Cottonwood, winning both games: girls 37 to 26 and boys 27 to 12.

Lawrence Rock Cement Lant Audreyas Jean Nabors Ahloso Rockets Cottonwood Ahloso

Perry Don Ross Family Notice

Mr and Mrs Perry Don Ross announce family updates involving Rickey and Shelley Lindsay in a brief notice.

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Don Ross Rickey and Shelley, Lindsay

Three Rural Water Projects Get 389000 in Federal Funds

A total of 389000 in federal funds is reserved for three rural water projects in Pontotoc and Coal counties. The Ah loso Water Works in Pontotoc County receives 150000 as a Farmers Home Administration guaranteed loan, serving about 300 people with 125 connections. Coal County projects Centrahoma and Clarita Olney total 239000, financed by guaranteed loans, with 350 and 278 customers respectively, drawing municipal water from Coalgate.

Pontotoc County Coal County Ahloso Water Works Farmers Home Administration Ahloso Lakewood Reeves Dale Roberts J. C. Treas Leonard Weddle G. C. Thompson Jesse Denslow Wayne Davis Sam Hunt Centrahoma Clarita-Olney Coalgate Brick Plant Road

Marriages of Donald Thompson and Stanley Griffin noted

Donald Gene Thompson of Ada marries Judy Morrison of Pauls Valley. Stanley H. Griffin of Ada weds Jo Ann Younts of Ada.

Donald Gene Thompson Ada Judy Morrison Pauls Valley Stanley H. Griffin Jo Ann Younts

Browns Tackle Walter Johnson Posts 10-Second 100-Yard Dash

Cleveland Browns lineman Walter Johnson, listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 270 pounds, clocked a 10 second 100 yard dash marking a notable speed display for the team and signaling athletic versatility.

Cleveland Browns Walter Johnson

Ross Family Gatherings and Local Visits

Friday night spent with the Curtis Ross family. Mr and Mrs Bob Ross visited by their son Bill and family in Wright City. Nora Ross visited Viola Nickell at Valley View Hospital. Winston Bennett taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City. Karen and Diana Murray with grandparents Ozzie Murray. Victor and Danny Murray with grandfather Charlie Foster in Stonewall.

Curtis Ross Bob Ross Bill Wright City Nora Ross Viola Nickell Valley View Hospital Winston Bennett Baptist Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City Karen Diana Murray Ozzie Murray Victor Danny Murray Charlie Foster Stonewall

Community Notes From Turn of Century Oklahoma Gatherings

Local social news lists multiple family visits and weekend gatherings across Ada Stonewall Latta Portales and Texarkana with relatives from Oklahoma City Norman Bixby and Warner. Attendances include nieces nephews cousins and grandparents at singings hayrides birthday celebrations and hospital visits.

Boring Family Visits Cecil Jacksons on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Boring visited the Cecil Jacksons Sunday. Johnnie’s mother visited and Mrs Edd Jackson Sunday.

Johnnie Boring Cecil Jacksons Johnnie’s Edd Jackson Sunny

Local visits span three households in Ada area

Mr and Mrs Bill Spann of Dallas visited her parents the John Reeds on Sunday. Mr and Mrs C M Jackson and Mr and Mrs Cliff Hammon of Ada visited the Reeds recently. Roy Reed made a business trip to Tulsa during the weekend.

Bill Spann Dallas John Reeds C. M. Jackson Cliff Hammon Ada Roy Reed Tulsa

Services for Haskell M Ford Held in Pauls Valley

Haskell Martin Ford 60 dies in Pauls Valley after moving there 12 years ago. Born December 16, 1907 in Ada, he worked in the oil industry. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Stufflebean Funeral Home Ada burial in Ada with graveside services at 3:30 p.m. in Rosedale.

Haskell Martin Ford Stufflebean Pauls Valley Ada Rosedale Aere Floyd Pauls Vala Tuay

Roy A Tate services set for Midwest City barber

Services for Roy Andrew Tate 67 a former Ada resident will be held at 2 p m Friday in Smith Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in Rosedale Cemetery. He died at his Midwest City home Tuesday and was a barber in Ada for years. Survivors include his wife Eunice and a son R J Tate of Midwest City.

Roy A. Tate Roy Andrew Tate Midwest City Ada Smith Funeral Home Rosedale Cemetery Mr. Tate Eunice R. J

Ada Livestock Auction Receipts And Price Range Report

Receipts Tuesday at Ada Livestock Auction totaled 3 500. Feeder cattle commanded a 50 cent higher bid while other classes remained fully steady. Slaughter cows 12 18 slaughter bulls 19 23 50 slaughter calves 22 24 stock steers 24 28 stock heifers 20 25 stock steer calves 25 34 stock heifer calves 22 27 dairy breeds 20 25 stock cows 17 22 cows and calves 160 240.

Accident raises October total to twenty five in town

At 2 22 p.m. Elmer Anderson 217 N Townsend turned from a private drive in the 100 block of E 3rd struck two parked pickups owned by Bob Nowlin 701 E 7th and Doxie Colbert 2814 N Townsend then backed across the street and knocked down a Firestone Tire Co sign post

Elmer Anderson N. Townsend E. 3Rd Firestone Tire Co Bob Nowlin E. 7Th Doxie Colbert

Divorces Granted for Brazell and Clark Couples

John Edward Brazell Jr. is divorced from Anaiel Ann Brazell. Edwina Christine Clark is divorced from Ronald Wayne Clark.

John Edward Brazell Jr Anaiel Ann) Brazell

East Central Seeks Modest State Funds Amid Big College Demands

East Central State College requests about $2.76 million in state funds for next year, part of a statewide push by 18 state colleges and universities seeking roughly $94 million. Regents in Oklahoma City consider large increases for Oklahoma State and Oklahoma University, while EC aims to hire more faculty to improve student teacher ratios.

East Central State College Oklahoma Regents For Higher Education Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Stillwater University of Oklahoma At Norman E. W. James East Central James OSU

Good Men's Party Formed to Contest Bihar Elections

In Patna India a Good Men's Party is launched to contest upcoming special elections in Bihar. The handbill says poverty will be a criterion for candidate selection and that nominees must show good conduct ability and intellect.

Patna India Good Men's Party Bihar Good Men’s Party

Ahloso Boy Scouts Reorganize Troop No 6 Progress

Ahloso Boy Scouts are reorganizing Troop No 6 in the Harry Miller District of the Buckle Council. Eleven members include Gary Baker Keith Thomas Brian Tulley Glen Denslow Glen Jackson and Leslie Barker who have all passed Tenderfoot. Six boys work on Second Class skills and five mile hikes with the most recent on October 26 along the South Canadian River. Enrolled are Gary Baker Keith Thomas Brian Tulley Lessie Barker Glen Jackson Glen Denslow Jackson Puller Bobby Sanders Ronnie Miller Michael Triplett Manuel Oit. Scoutmaster Ray Barker treasurer Bob Tulley and hike leader Jim Thomas.

Ahloso Harry Miller Arbuckle Council Gary Baker Keith Thomas Brian Tulley Glen Denslow Glen Jackson Leslie Barker Bobby Sanders Jackson Puller Lessie Barker Ronnie Miller Michael Triplett Manuel Oit Ray Barker Bob Tulley Jim Thomas

Union Hill Has Big Hayride

A Union Hill Baptist Church group enjoyed a Friday night hayride and wiener roast hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Don Newby. Winners in costume were Kenny Roberts, Mickala Delozier, Monnie Goodman, Mark Welch, Debbie Smith, Pam Adams, Ricky Gray, Steve Long, and Carol Golden. A fortune teller, fishing pond, games, and barn decorations added to the event with many attendees listed.

Ahloso Baptist Church Curtis Ross Keith Thomas Dennis Walston Kathy Karen Lori Kenny Pam Steve Travis Valerie Wiginton David Gary Dean Bobby Ross Lydia Heaton Tanis Stevens Bryan Tully Lessie Barker Bobby Thompson Manuel Ott Steven Hice Glenn Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Kenny Roberts Mickala Delozier Monnie Goodman Mark Welch Debbie Smith Pam Adams Ricky Gray Steve Long Carol Golden Ray Kemp Charlie Enloe Stephen Bob Gray Ricky Russell Nora Lancaster Janie Elton Ann Vickie Danny Lancaster Billie Delozier Mickala Harold Haines Mike Susan Ina Haines Horace Golden Teresa Carol Randy Lavona Jones Wanda Welch Mark Sondra Fern Long Jeff Violet Goodman Stanley Jerry Monnie Bobbie Cushman Terry Robert Roberts Billie Adams Joni Rhonda Robert Golden Lynda Henry Lancaster Debbie Britt Olan Henderson Junior Roger Palmer Freddie Duncan Rita Henry Jennifer Garner

Ada Man Cited For Assault In Sunday Shooting

Ada resident T. C. Hill Jr. charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after he allegedly fired a shotgun through a door, wounding Dorothy Clark. Clark listed in fair condition at Valley View Hospital. preliminary hearing set for Nov. 12. Also in JP court, several individuals faced nighttime speeding charges.

Ada Dorothy Clark N. Townsend T. C. Hill Jr N. Stockton Hill Clark

Kuntry Korner Garden Fresh Vegetables Recipes Preview

Kuntry Korner celebrates garden to table cooking with spring asparagus and rhubarb, summer pumpkins, and year round frozen and canned vegetables. The piece invites cooks to try new vegetable recipes and praises the forthcoming guidance.

Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Recipe With Corn Crumble Bake

This vintage recipe details making stuffed cabbage rolls with pork sausage rice filling, simmered in tomato juice and onion, then baked. It includes a corn crumb topping with butter and milk, baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, yielding six servings.

Turnips in Cheese Sauce

Slice turnips then boil until just tender. Make a cheese cream sauce by cooking butter flour and cream, then melt in cheese. Combine with turnips and heat through. Serve garnished with minced chives. Makes six servings.

Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Meeting at Ola Fraley Home

The Union Hill Goodneighbor Club met at Mrs. Ola Fraley’s home with Lena Cochran presiding. Members learned sewing with hidden zippers taught by Ina Haines, shared Luke reading, prayer, and a Halloween themed refreshment table. Next meeting set for November 6 at Roxie Golden’s home.

Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Ola Fraley Ina Haines Lena Cochran Fraley Luke Prayer Kemp Roxie Golden Lavona Jones Tina Cosby Daren Elva Kemp Barbara Newby Stephen Laura Haines Susan Nora Lancaster Fern Long Ethelene Golden Lillie Karr

Vanoss FFA Holds Meeting in Vanoss Classroom

The Vanoss FFA Chapter met October 10 in the Vanoss classroom with President Jackie Osborn leading a brief business session. Kevin Stanfield reported on day one of the Kansas City trip to the American Royal, Howard Sliger on day two, Gary Hunley on day three, and Osborn on day four. Guest speaker Joe Turner Stratford spoke on If IAm FFA Boy and Again Tony. A Latin FFA member, Gary Briggs, joined the group for the Oklahoma State Fair where they won $50 for their exhibition Fish Farming in America.

Vanoss FFA Jackie Osborn Kevin Stanfield American Royal Kansas City Howard Sliger Gary Hunley Joe Turner Stratford Tony Vaness Gary Briggs America

Mrs Hobbs Hosts Baby Shower For Leon Sorrels

Mrs. Eugene Hobbs hosted a baby shower on Thursday October 24 at her home for Mrs. Leon Sorrels. Assisting were Mrs. Ralph Biggs and other guests including Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Sorrels Ola Patton Frankie Patterson and several friends. Refreshments of cake and punch were served.

Mrs. Hobbs Eugene Hobbs Leon Sorrels Ralph Biggs Hobbs Zeke Sorrels Ola Patton Frankie Patterson Janette Douglas Charles Uhles Bill Ayres Penny and Patty Gene Reeves Buster Berger Marvin Woods Gary Ballard Gene Paul Reeves Larry Nickerson Robbin Martha Smith Biggs

Poorman Family Hosts Baptist Youth Social

Mr and Mrs Gene Poorman entertained a group of Francis Baptist Church youngsters at their home Saturday night. Games were played and refreshments served for participants including Diane Ferry Judy Corvin Doris Putman Nancy Janet Jones Jan Hal Sliger Jan Pat Schornick and many others.

Gene Poorman The Francis Baptist Church Dianne Ferry Judy Corvin Doris Putman Nancy Janet Jones Hal Sliger Jan Pat Schornick Johnny Boyles Leroy Laxton

Homer Baptists Begin Revival Tonight

Homer Baptist Church opens a revival led by Rev. C. A. Montgomery of Durant Grace Baptist Church with daily services at 7 p.m. through November 18. The Homer music and song service is directed by Rev. Paul Robinson. the public is invited to attend all events.

Homer Baptist Church C. A. Montgomery Grace Baptist Church Durant Paul Robinson Homer

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