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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1968
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Charles Waldroup and children Konawa visited their parents Mr and Mrs C J Waldroup on Monday. Dewey Long visited his mother Mrs Long Hartshorne on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mike McGaha Ada visited Mr and Mrs Dewey Long on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Barrick Mr and Mrs Fred Peters and Claude Hooper spent the week end fishing at Lake Tenkiller.
Reba Lee and Bobby Pinnick visited Mr and Mrs Dewayne Lebauch in Oklahoma City. The brief social call occurred on a sunny afternoon in the city.
Mr and Mrs W A McElroy spent the weekend visiting in Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Buddy McElroy and children of Seminole visited her parents Mr and Mrs Warren Hunt in Stonewall on Sunday.
Sib Paxson and his daughters Laura and Peggy spent the weekend in Arkansas with Peggy set to begin college there.
Mrs Opal Moore visited relatives in Clarita on Sunday, staying with family and catching up with kin during a brief trip.
Mr and Mrs Andy Large are away this week and Junior Warden Pryor is handling Mr Large s lease duties during the vacation period.
Mr and Mrs Dale Howry and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Foster and Steve and Calvin Sunday. Others visiting were Mr and Mrs Harvey Holliman and Gene Holdenville. Sue Howry cooked a surprise birthday dinner for her mother.
Toney Lewis has returned from Washington. Mr and Mrs James Lewis and children from Jacksonville Florida visit his brother and family Mr and Mrs Dub Lewis and relatives in Clarita. Mr and Mrs Cecil Coker of Lovington New Mexico visit this week with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Dub Lewis.
Angela Wood celebrated her 14th birthday on Wednesday with cake served to Mr Jack Wood Mrs Wood and siblings Eddie Marilyn Rita and the honoree.
Mrs May Christian has returned from a vacation in Arizona with relatives. She traveled by train and enjoyed sightseeing and warm weather during her trip.
Mr and Mrs Ray Tharp spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Pierce. The Tharps have moved to Ada from Oklahoma City.
Coletta and Diana Mathis were in Ada on Wednesday for business matters.
Mr and Mrs Gene Hayes and Mr and Mrs Terry Mathis family trip to a watershed lake yields 17 frogs caught then a skunk encounter. A skunk threatened Gene but withdrew after the boy ran for a gun and prayer. No odor remained as the skunk spared them.
Donnie and Ronnie Gregory visited Keith Lashbrook and Marlena Priest in Union Valley on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Terry Mathis spent the weekend in Miami with leisure time noted.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers are reported to be spending a vacation week in California with locals noting their sightseeing and leisure plans during their trip.
Mrs Barbara Waldroup and her daughter from Okmulgee are spending a month with their grandparents Mr and Mrs N S Breshier. Mr and Mrs Ford Miller of Tishomingo visited their sister and husband Mr and Mrs N S Breshier on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs John Jennings of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Mearl Gregory on Sunday indicating a social call between local families and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs James Toney visited her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Bud Royer in Allen on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Alex Britton and Mr and Mrs John Davis attended the fair and carnival Friday night.
Doug Shellenburger of Shawnee spent the weekend visiting his son in Shawnee. Mr and Mrs William Shellenburger accompanied him as well as James Harper, husband of their daughter, for a family gathering Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory and Robert Jr attended the fair Friday and Saturday. Robert Jr entered a stallion in the fair and won reserve champion A calf roping was held. Mrs J A Skeith has returned Gregory ranch Sunday from vacationing in New Mexico and Texas with her church news attendance at Assembly of God Church was 25 with visitors Mr and Mrs Hooper and daughter Farmersville Texas Rev David Hooper holds a revival this week Harden City Pentecostal Church attendance 26 Morie Jorden and Skeet Davenport Happy Birthday Church of Christ 56 at First Baptist Church 74 attendees.
Mrs Corene Townsend spent the week in Tulsa visiting her parents and handling family business.
Mr and Mrs Jerald Brashier and family from Harrah visited Estie Brashier over the weekend. Melanie Brashier celebrated her sixth birthday at Estie Brashier's home with ice cream and cake for Corkey Brashier and family including Lula Jerald Mark Estie and the honoree. Corkey Jerald Brashier took their sons Larry and Mark and Estie to Bokchito to visit Louis Prentice Walter and Russell. Other Brashier relatives including Lillian Donna Debie Lula Sharon and Melanie visited Gene Durant and Charlie Durant on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Byron Lynch of Union Valley visited Mrs Cameron and family. Bob Cameron of Oklahoma City and John Cameron of Davis were home for the weekend. Kathy Romine of Stonewall visited Helen Cameron on Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs W W Whittington visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Leon Adams in Francis on Sunday Leon Adams had just been released from Valley View Hospital.
Attendance totals varied across congregations with Pleasant Hill Methodist at 13, Assembly of God 25, First Baptist 88, Methodist later 40, Free Will Baptist 39 with two visitors, Naz arene 32, and Church of Christ 74. Visitors listed include Mr and Mrs Crabs Coalgate Thelma Smith Ada and Kathy Bean. A wiener roast occurred on Friday night with about 30 attendees.
Mrs. Liddie Buchanan and Karen visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Newberry and Bobby on Saturday. The Newberrys and Buchanan family members then visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newberry and Sonya Tupelo on Saturday. Frank and Elmer Newberry went to Earlsboro Sunday.
Mrs. Kit Thomas reports Mr. and Mrs. Roy Allen and Mark from Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Allen along with several Bristow and Ahloso families including Mrs. Buddie Henderson, Mrs. Judy Jones, Jumbo, the Barkers, the Watkins family, and Mrs. R. G. Miller. Mrs. Carl Brown returned to Anchorage after visiting the Allen household. Mrs. Stan Andrews and
The daughter visits Oklahoma City to see Mr and Mrs P H Allen.
Mrs Lillian Tryer Marie and granddaughter Peggy Esth er Eiser and M J Eiser from Washington D C visited Mr Marie Dougherty recently.
Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas attended the funeral of Mrs Nancy Bell Allen and Richard Thursday. The Thomas family also visited the VA Hospital Tuesday. Mrs Bell Wilburn and Mrs Essie Wilburn visited Mrs May Cooper Wednesday.
Mrs Vern Wilson and her son from McAlester have been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Allen and their daughters this week.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Odell Deaton and their children Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Deaton and Terry and Truman Coffey, Trudy, Teresa and Trisha.
Mr and Mrs Pete Presley and Rusty and Joe Brent visited in Oklahoma City Sunday to see her sister and family Mr and Mrs Donnie Meeks and children. Mr Meeks has just returned home from the hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Meeks Byng.
Mr and Mrs Bonnie Frye Jr and their children from California are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Bonnie Frye Sr and Mr and Mrs Miller, strengthening family ties during a reunion.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and children on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Don McNeil marked their first wedding anniversary on Monday with family and friends attending the celebration.
Mrs Maggie Miller patient at Valley View. Mrs Amelia Allen and Mrs Vern Wilson visited Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Manuel visited Mr and Mrs John Allen and girls Monday.
Doyle Stonecipher celebrated his birthday on September 8. He and his father M. C. Stonecipher shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Don Balthrop and their family.
Mr and Mrs Richard Krause and son Jon moved to Stillwater where Mr Krause will attend the university. Before moving Mrs Krause was employed as a registered nurse at Valley View Hospital. They spent the week with his parents, Mr and Mrs Dick Krause.
Mrs. Jim Fowler has recently left the hospital and returned home. The update notes her recovery progress and plans for continued rest and follow up care.
Mike Shornick is back home after spending the summer working out of state. He resumed regular activities and plans to reconnect with local routines and community events.
Mrs A J Presley has been discharged from the hospital after treatment. The note and discharge summary indicate recovery progressing and no immediate follow up required. She may return home to continue recovery as advised by physicians.
Mrs. Don Balthrop Donna Brace Marsha and Teresa visited Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stone Stonecipher and Sharon Mrs. Johnny Stonecipher and the Rev and Mrs L D Stonecipher and Kim all of Stratford Sunday Mr and Mrs Lonnie Current and daughter Konana were dinner guests of his sister and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop Tracy and Dee Ann
Kindergarten and Head Start began at Byng on September 9 with remodeling of the old cafeteria to serve students. Fifty kindergartners are enrolled in Mrs. Itha Myers' class and twenty Head Start pupils in Mrs. Margaret Stettler’s room. Total Byng enrollment reached 873, up 54 from last year.
Mrs. Myrtle Balthrop and her daughter Mrs. Jim Muncrief of Oklahoma City visited Ada where Mrs. Loyd Sanders hosted them while Mr. Muncrief visited his mother Mrs. Margie Muncrief in Ada.
Mr and Mrs James Shaw Sandra Gay and Danny visited Mr and Mrs Don Balthrop and family in Mid west City over Labor Day, sharing time with relatives during the holiday.
Bob Servise spent Monday night with Bruce Balthrop. Mrs. Lucille Servise and Bob visited her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Bill Price in Ada.
Several Byng 4-H members won ribbons at the county fair. Leaders predict earlier starts and harder work for next year as youth showcase projects and achievement.
The New Beth el Baptist Church expands its present building this summer with volunteer work from church men contributing their time to the construction project.
Leroy Treat traveled to Moore recently and also visited his wife during the trip.
Mrs. Jim Ellis visited her mother, Mrs. Babe Balthrop, recently in a family outing highlighted by the two generations spending time together.
Ode Thomas visited Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wilkerson on Tuesday. Curtis Ross and family from Owl Creek visited Friday. Rex Williams and Jessie Chapman visited Saturday. Jerry Epperley and son from Holdenville visited Sunday.
Mrs Grace Hendrix visits Mrs Henry Hallmark on Tuesday. Lessie Dawn Hallmark visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Hallmark on Monday. Mr and Mrs Henry Hallmark depart Thursday for California to visit relatives.
The Glee Club reports 40 students enrolled this year signaling a large turnout for Byng and suggesting the choir could be among the school’s strongest.
Mr and Mrs Bob Slaughter Judy Kay and Debbie Bond enjoyed a wiener roast at the Free Will Baptist Church of Stonewall Friday night.
Mrs Lonnie Barnes and Mrs Phyllis Odell attended the wedding of Earl Scroggins and Sandy Davenport at the Free Will Baptist Church of Ada Friday night.
The Herman Millers hosted their daughter and family this week including Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas and Ricky Moore visiting.
Sunday visitors at the Briggs home were the Rev and Mrs Rovert Brown and their children Susan Roger and Ricky from Stratford. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs Bobby Billy Ada and Mr and Mrs Jim Briggs from Latta.
Visiting in the Clifford Miller home Friday were Mr and Mrs Frank Dunlap. Cynthia Johnson spent Saturday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Miller. Mrs Inez Miller visited Mrs Clyde Newport Sunday. Mrs Marie Cantrell visited Mrs Miller Tuesday.
The A H Neels have sold their farm to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hardin marking a rural property transfer.
Pauline Vandegriff and Joyce Thurman visit Ada households on Monday. Marcia Thurman spends Tuesday night with Marie Vandegriff. Multiple Vandegriffs host and visit relatives including Norrell Norman and Ada residents. Lake Eufaula sightseeing and Sunday dinner guests among Ada and Ah loso residents.
Tommy Thurman, son of Mr and Mrs Norrell Vandegriff, called Sunday night from San Diego California where he serves in the U S Navy aboard the USS White Sands He spoke with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson visited R C Wilson in Valley View Hospital Monday night The Wilsons and family went to the fair Thursday night Mr and Mrs Henry Dew and Beth Gene Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson and family Saturday
Richard Bailey a student at OBU spoke at a Friday assembly in the Vanessa School auditorium. He has led a revival at the First Baptist Church of Roff.
Vanoss 4-H and FFA units sent strong squads to the county fair. Rhonda Adams, senior 4-H queen from Vanoss, finished as runner-up for county fair queen and Glenda King, junior 4-H queen, was runner-up for the junior title.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Barnes hosted a birthday dinner Tuesday night for Dan Hoover turning 73. Guests included Bob Slaughter Kay Judy Van ess Tom Jackson Stonewall Edgar Trow Danny Hoover Ada J. L. Barnes Mark Russell Odell Chrischel Vaness and the honoree and his wife. The group sang Happy Birthday and several pictures were taken.
Eugene Hobbs invites high school students who have completed four math semesters and are in their fifth to join the Math Club. Initiation occurred Monday night and a math contest between new and current members is planned. Contact Mr. Hobbs for eligibility and participation details.
Debra Deaton and Thelma Dellinger attended a sub district planning meeting on Aug 9 at Ardmore to plan the Oct 5 rally at Pauls Valley High School. On Aug 14 Byng FHA elected new chairmen and on Aug 16 hosted a sub district officer workshop with 47 girls present led by Roy S McKeown of East Central State College stressing citizenship and patriotism.
Sixty nine students across two classes will learn driving this semester aided by six new Link Trainers cutting practice time by half. Instructor Karl Tilley notes student interest in use and upkeep with Bud Blackburn and Don Hayes supplying training cars again. Art classes fill the day with still life drawing and new textbooks, featuring standout students Ronnie Jared and Dewayne Hall as they prepare county and state fair entries.
Latta Panthers defeated Byng Pirates 2 hit pitching by Rickey Nickel and Shelby Morgan shut out Byng at Panther Park on August 27. Roger Seymour and Dewayne Hall combined for Byng’s four hits as the Pirates stranded seven runners and could not score.
Aut McCullar accompanied his parents Mr and Mrs Bill McCullar to Oklahoma City to visit Bud Solomon in Baptist Memorial Hospital. The group also called on Mr and Mrs Eugene Brewing Mrs James Hoppins and children. Mr and Mrs Jeff Bailey Ada visited the McCullars on Sunday.
The Junior High Library and Charles Gen try’s office move to room 101 in the junior high building. The rearrangement expands space for books librarians and borrowers and adds air conditioning. Mrs. Molly Ford seeks new librarians. Mr. Gentry’s office is also air conditioned.
Coach Bertha Teague reports only one player lost from the starting six as the team returns to fundamentals. Six players, including Cindy Gardner Jan Collier Pat Schornick and Susan Harris, attended a week camp at Circle K Dude Ranch near Lake Eufaula to teach new drills to young players and learned from the experience.
First year boys in Paint and Body Shop begin welding while second year students tackle small dents. Nineteen residents have asked for auto painting estimates. Tex Seymour notes a busy period ahead as the class commences the new work in two weeks.
Karl Tilley informs geography students that colleges and universities shifting from global geography prompts each student to draw a map of every continent after finishing its study. This change aims to boost grades for the 17 enrolled students. Miss Adelyn Clemmons continues fifth hour recruitment.
Byng expanded this summer by adding a new cafeteria and launching a baseball program to boost student services and athletic offerings.
Byng opens Head Start for twenty students taught by Margaret Stettler with more attending at Francis. Fifty children under Bertha Myers and Earlene McDonald supervise, and twenty more with Judy Kingery at Homer. Student Council meets in the new Neighborhood Facility building with Bill Pevehouse as sponsor and Phil Jones as president.
The first cultural trip of the year for grades 4 6 took place on September 7 departing at 7 a m to Tahlequah the historic capital of the Cherokee Nation. Homer and Byng students joined this outing visiting Indian City and viewing an outdoor live exhibit of Cherokee culture described by Mrs Dorothy Milligan as unusually interesting. The day featured bead stringing crafts Cherokee families dances and other native activities with a return around 6 p m.
County Court charged Russell H. Smith with driving at an unreasonable speed and operating during suspension and Alvin Lester Bradley with operating during suspension. JP court heard Lucinda Kay Stout or Hamilton for grand larceny B J Baird for violating county zoning ordinance James Floyd Lewis for public drunkenness and improper parking on roadway.
Funeral home will announce arrangements for Mrs Isabel Hooper 80 of Ada who died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in an Ada hospital. She leaves one son and three daughters including Mrs Floyd Jennings Ada and other relatives.
Dana Phillips was 10 years old Friday. Her mother Yolanda Phillips and her grandmother Bessie Bay gave her a party after school with games gifts and cake. Attendees included Rae Nell Langley Mildred Alberson Dusty Brady Mickey Lew Daniel John Williams Debbie Baker Sandy Robinson Vanessa Pate Hobart Robinson Spud Phillips Gary Baker and Bill Reed.
Tupelo junior high and senior high elected officers with named presidents and vice presidents for senior, junior, sophomore and freshman classes. Reporters, home room mothers, and sponsors listed for each group. Sixteen class leaders and staff names appear across grades seventh through eighth.
Latta Homemakers met at Mrs. Clyde Casady’s home for a September session with singing led by Mrs. Wesley Brantley and devotion by Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. A program on reinforcing ready made garments was presented by Mrs. Leon Cecil who advised making from scratch to avoid alterations. The club placed third for its fair booth, with members winning ribbons in open class.
A Monday wedding shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas honored Mr. and Mrs. Steve West who wed in Oklahoma City on August 18. Many relatives and friends attended or sent gifts.
Classified ads section lists items for sale trade and rental inquiries with contact number 332-4433.
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