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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1970

Page

5

Gloriously quoted light and small town humor

A mosaic of verse and prose sketches opens with devotional lines about light and cosmic blessing. The page shifts to homespun witticisms on aging, naps, and honesty, followed by family news and social visits from Ada and surrounding towns, including Midland and Paris, with brief notes on hospital stays and a front line reference, all framed in a rural newspaper voice.

Galley Wanting Around The County Visits Many Kin

Local notices list numerous visits and relatives across Ada Santa Clara Seminole and Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Billy Lee and family appear repeatedly visiting and hosting kin including Berryman Nelson and Willoughby families with extended rounds through Friday Monday and Sunday gatherings.

V and Renalla Flora Carlar Zora Lee Myrtle Smith Morriece Lester Paula Tucker Boswell Berryman Edd Paul Tuc Mt. J. B. Berryman Oblaker Tonyahoma City J. W.J Hildy Brown Santa Clara Wednes Iday Myra Davie Willoughby Ada Billy Lee Kent Kevin Sonya Leroy Willoughby Oil Center Herman Nelson David Judy Karen Far ‘Ily Elmer Boydland Christi Stephanie Roundtree Oklahoma Herman Wilson Seminole

Oil Center Church Services Notice

Ninety four attended Sunday School and Church at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Rev Don Frazier and wife along with Jan Chilcoat led the morning and evening worship. Oklahoma District Church Conference and W A program slated to convene at Byars Pentecostal Holiness Church Friday. Mr and Mrs Gerald Tilley and children attended services at Oil Center. Mrs Ruth Sutton visited Mrs Virginia Tilley and Mrs Kuven ne Franks Saturday with Mr and Mrs Jack Douger.

Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Churc Don Frazier South Carolina Jan Chilcoat Oklahoma District Church, Conference W. A Pentecostal Holiness Church of Gerald Tilley Ol Center Ruth Sutton Virginia Tilley Kuvenne Franks Pentecostal Holiness Church Randy Johnson Oletha Perry Bonnie Becky Don Johnston Donella Larry Murphy Bryan Wayne Lawson Jerry Orton Ares Leonard Williams Doyle Williams Judy Torvin Effie Smith Bobby Mamie Stringer Donna Debbie Tracey Randy Edward Susan Dick Blevins Troy Linda Margaret Jim Brooks Jackie Jeanette LaVell Brenda Crawford Delia McWethy Stella Cross Joel , Downing Harriet Bullard Brenda Joyce W. M. Bullard Dodge City Kan Horace Bullard Dennison Tex Harmon Bullard Eva Foreman Otis George Georgia H. D. Bullard Brenda Bullard Debbie Caruthers Valley View Hospital Dorothy West Sebina Burris Melvin Phil Barbara Elkins Mike Lip James Elliot Chris Bynum Bill Fox Tony Jerry Lynn Kree Coalgate Debra Ann Oklahoma City Jim Garrell Burris Guinn Terry Trena Mike New Castle David Burris Norman Louisiana Mose Burris Mary Ronald Kay Neal

Gubernatorial Run Off Results Highlight Local Weekend Visits

The report details a flurry of social visits and gatherings across Shawnee Stilwater and nearby towns. Many families including Franks Northam Wood and Bul lards are mentioned with housewarmings birthday parties and Sunday dinners. The piece also notes neighbors and relatives from Ardmore Pauls Valley and Holdenville spending weekends with kin.

Gas Line Explosion Injures Two Ada Men

An Arkla Gas Co six inch line exploded between Ada and Seminole injuring two crew members. Forrest Choate, 64, remained in critical condition with chest eye injuries and a fractured arm at Valley View Hospital. Leon Willoughby, 25, was in fair condition with facial injuries. Seminole lost gas service for most of the day before Arkla restored supply by 5:30 pm.

Ada Arkla Gas Co Bowlegs Forrest Lee Choate W. 4Th Valley View Hospital Leon Willoughby Route 2 Seminole W. R. Thomas Arkla Cheat Willoughby Arkla Line

Ladies Hold An Old Fashioned Quilting Party

An old fashioned quilting party gathered at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Pontotoc. Mrs Ida Morris of Seattle contributed a queen size quilt and lead the group while many Pontotoc residents assisted and completed the project by 2 30 p m.

First United Methodist Church of Leona Cravatt Vera Barrick Alice Poindexter Audra Kiser Barbara Harris Jeyca Robertson Anice Mitchell Zleda Barrett Ethel Anderson Matie Gipson Melvina McCurtain Edwina Kellogg Connie Lewis Bonnie!’ Rue Pontatoc

Bellmon Seeks Information On Lukfata Dam Clash

U S Senator Henry Bellmon said he has no decision yet on the Lukfata Dam project. He showed letters from both sides and asked the Environmental Quality Control Council for data. Engineers face opposition from conservationists and sportsmen who want the Glover River's free flow preserved.

Washington U. S Henry Bellmon Lukfata Oklahoma Republican Federal Environmental Quality Control Council Army Corps of Engineers Bellman Army Engineers Oklahoma Dewey Bartlett

Yours For Dharm a Pattern Advertisement

Pattern circular offers a simple shift with a round yoke and sizes 9 to 18. Includes bust 34 and 44 inch fabric, postage 50 cents plus 10 cents for third, send to Iris Lane Mortis Plains N D 67950. Add 15 cents for first class mail. Also price 50 cents for Spring Summer Batten Book with pattern coupons.

Iris Lane Mortis Plains

Harlow Flattered By Talk Of OU President's Job

Tulsa AP report says Bryce Harlow an Oklahoma City native would be flattered if approached about the University of Oklahoma presidency. He has not been approached by OU authorities and noted his brother James Harlow is president of West Virginia University. He added he does not know if James is being considered. Harlow spoke at Southern Hills honoring Jenkin Lloyd Jones and W. W. Keeler and urged college administrators to be firm with disruptive students.

Tulsa Harlow James Harlow The University of West Virginia James Southern Hills Country Club Jenkin Lloyd Jones Tulsa Tribune W. W. Keeler Phillips Petroleum Co

Scissors Grinder Nears Extinction In Modern Times

ST. PETERSBURG FL AP Dom De Carlo a 57 year old scissor and knife sharpener travels from New England to Florida in winter. Once common on streets his trade fades as home electric sharpeners cut demand. He calls himself Doctor of Fine Edges and recalls a family craft dating back 175 years in Italy.

ST. Petersburg Fla Dom de Carlo de Carlo New England Florida Palm Beach Gulfport Italy

Konawa schools brace for OG&E plant tax lull

Konawa Oklahoma faces enrollment rises and limited tax revenue as a new OG&E plant comes online but not yet on tax rolls. Superintendent Barrett notes ADA climbed from 450 in 1967 68 to around 693 for 1970 71, while district valuation grew only about 400 000. Five levies total 40 mills will yield about 16 000 extra for 150 students.

Konawa Og&e Distret Supt. A. W. Barrett Barrett Vamoosa St. Louis Trict Harold Lasiter

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Starr Connie Nelson Oarman Mildred Lee Myrtie Smith Fricay Aclie Morrison Mary Jo Paris Shirley Hobbs Charles Knighten Byng M's.ee Morrison Herbert Kaiser Artie Morrison Famiy Edd Castoe Onella Manuel C. H. Hampton Air Paul Gunter Johnny Susan Treesie Benton Luke Savoie Debby Westwego Danny Cowart James and Tracy H. Hampton George Cartey Gussie Lillard Jim Crawford Marion Williamson Jan Francis Evert Lee Totary Herbert Weems Joy Hemphill Midwest Elva Duvall Deve Fulton Nora Hobbs Priday Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Fay Jim Elliot Bus Er Hobbs Norma Fay Inez Hobbs Myr. Howe Howell Commerce Myra Berryman Scott W. Jones Randell Miller Galley Mr. and Frank Lenwis Tupelo Mrs Minnie Lewis Jack Douger Martha Franks Josie Northam Dessie Light Cora Cassidy Loy Wood W. C. Skinner May Majors Noble Holman Lynn Wood Jack Cowger Willie Frank Bratther Shawnee Glen Wood Stilwater Lois Clifford Beulah Littles Mrs. Guthrie Pauls Valley Bill Briggs Lavelle Wallis Olive Belle Weed Lou Wood Mrs. Melvin Booth Mrs. Mullins Wellington, Tex Lorene Mullins Vivian Northam Britt Eddie Cornish Rocky Rankin Demetra Alcom Leslie Stacey Hobertson Sue, Bobbie Sherri Passmore Sandra Welch Tammie Golden Earl Franks Shelly Bea Hobertson Lena Howard Vernon Willig Sutton Frank Lewis Paul Howard Desar Parham Bill Lee Oakman Reva Sua ‘Wiloughby Leon Horton Alene Anderson Jo Northam Haskell Gipson Ray Marx Field, Ill Carl Jenkins Ardmore J. Louis Sims Tena Mrs. Haskell Gipson Junior Northam and A.B. Northam Dennis Northam Sam Raines Clydia Welch Mike Geillam George Welch A. B. Northam Clyde Welch George Ruby Evans Agnes Scroggins Francis Thelma Lee Sweat Patli Dallas Puesta A Duncans H. C. Bullard Jr Davey Johnston Joyce Bullard IL. D. Bullard Jr Clorine Sanders Jennie Billy Keith Karen Ricky Carrie McGee Jill Melinda Angie Sarah Sandra Bottoms Tammy Stacy Lorene Caruthers Connie Perkins Ramona McCord W. W. Bates H. D. Bullard Jr Carol Danny R. J. Hipp Ro Nel Robert Brashears Sam Burrow Fred Jennings MMID West City Mat. l Edgar O'Neal Kim Guinn Claudia Erkins Sharon Salmon Shelby Amy Allison Amy Salmon Guinns Fred Weler Walnut Creek Calif Basil Sanders Ricky Midkiff Texas Joe Wooley A. C. Stonecipher Vermin Stonecipher Wayne Roy Roger Rebee Doyin Stonecipher Lula Raymond Ellis Holdenville Pat Ellis Bernie Ellis Hugh Sweat Patti Johnny Stinnett Phylis Wilson Millie ‘Smith Maurice Bunch Millie; Smith Russell Ray Mille Smith Luther Crum Mr. Crum Willie Williams Eae Rita Abloso Short Fortner Joy Ocle Monk Pearl Plenkit Pfe Roger Dale Massey Camp Pendelton Edgar Cross Tupelo High School Edger Cross Vrs Roger Massey Hogor Cudger Massey Marsha Rhonda Eufala Labor Day Betty Massey Larry Walter Jones Ivho Navy W. R. Jones del City Walter Ringfisher Oklaho Kiowa Latimer LeFlore McClain McCurtain di Alk Atoka McIntosh Beaver Aia iv Beckham Marshall Blaine Bryan al Mayes Caddo Murray Muskogee Nowata Okfuskee Cleveland Okmulgee Ottawa Comanche Pawnee Payne Craig Pontotoc Creek Custer Pushmataha Delaware Roger Mills Dewey Rogers Ellis Garfield Sequoyah Garvin Grady Stephens Texas Grant Titman Greer Harton Harper Wagoner Haskell Washita Hughes Woods Jackson Woodward Jefferson Johnston Bellmon Lukfata Dam House Carl Albert McAlester Albert Konawa School W. L. Knickmeyer
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