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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
2
May Johnson notes 44 attendance at Lightning Ridge church on Sunday with two visitors. Ben Ownbey honored with birthday song. Local families including Packards Coffey Websters Hatcher Pitman Summers Laxton Nunn Hall and Johnson visit kin in nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith welcomed recent visitors including Mr and Mrs Hayden Huffines of Wynnewood. The gathering showcased local social ties and extended hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey visited Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey and Mrs Mary Ownbey in Stratford recently. Ercy Ownbey entered Valley View Hospital Saturday. The Ownbeys visited him that night.
The text records social visits among the Shaw, Wall, and related families. Mrs. Albert Shaw and Tammy traveled between Purcell and Vanoss to spend time with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wall, Janny, and Mrs. Stella Wall in Pauls Valley, with Tammy staying overnight at the Wall home while her parents visited Troy Shaw and family.
Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomason and Mrs. Alice Crawford were Mrs. Bessie Dearman Ada Mrs. Margaret Simpson Fitzhugh Mrs. Hazel Simmons Tulsa Mr. and Mrs. Earl House and family Roff and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pipes. Tuesday visitors were Mrs. Earl House and Earl Lee Roff and Clifford Williams Sulphur.
Charles Griffith of Ardmore visited Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith on Sunday. Jack Griffith of Fort Worth spent Monday night with the same hosts.
Kenneth Stanfield and Kevin and Ben Ownbey and Charles visited Ercy Ownbey in Valley View Hospital Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey visited Ercy Tuesday. Doug Stanfield went to Sulphur Friday night on a class trip. Doug and Kevin Stanfield and Judith Sliger visited Stephenie and Anita McCullar Vaness Saturday. Sunday visitors of Mrs Naomi Stanfield and Mrs Alma Dunn were Mrs Cora Cantwell and Mrs Ruby Graham Stratford Mrs Bill Domby and children Oklahoma City Mrs Eunice Tate Ada and Mr and Mrs Charlie Dunn Pickett. Visiting Mrs Stanfield and Mrs Dunn Tuesday were Mr and Mrs Louis Powers Burleson Tex. Recent visitors of Mrs Stanfield and Mrs Dunn were Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith Roff and Mrs Earl Stewart Fitzhugh.
East Central State College instructor Stout, a WWII veteran and EC faculty member now in his third year, has flown in the Korean conflict and on weekends. He reflects on the improved Air Force, appreciates education abroad, and says real home returns begin when he reaches Honolulu.
Mayor James Danley stated Lester backs the bond plan as City Manager J B Davidson noted the sinking fund drop to 82200 next year. If the three issues pass as 15 year bonds with levies in 14 years, residents face lower tax levels.
Saturday night and Sunday visitors included Virgil Johnson from Paramount California along with Mrs. Anne Martin of Crestline California and Mrs. Laura Johnson. May Johnson visited Joe Thompson and family in Roff on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Farrel Sales of Ada were guests of May Johnson. May Johnson then visited Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wall on Tuesday.
Karen Penrod attended a class party in Sulphur Thursday night and stayed with Jessie Kimmel. Susan Penrod went to Ada Friday night for a Church of Christ party at Kimmel Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Penrod and family visited L. J. Penrod in Ada Sunday with Beighles and other guests from Oklahoma City.
A birthday surprise for Ben Ownbey was held Tuesday night at his home. Guests included Aun McCullar Stephenie Anita Kenneth Stanfield Doug Kevin Earl Davis Eldon Lee Darlene Hunt Cathy Hunt Wayne Hunt Rocky Kinsey and the Ownbeys and Charles.
Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Gertie Summers included Mr and Mrs Albert Cassady of Galey, Mr and Mrs Buddy Duncan and family from Oklahoma City, and Mr and Mrs Mack Summers and Gaylon.
Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and Jackie Center visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Monday. Mrs Verneice Dryden and
R B Evans of Ada inoles coal and Hughes counties was a friendly manager with a large student employe base for a wholesale firm. He belonged to the First United Methodist Church American Legion and Ada Lions Club serving as president. Survived by wife Georgia son Ralph B Evans daughter Mrs James Curnutt seven grandchildren two nieces and three nephews.
Davis named to high post under Judge Ross Rizley and Judge Stephen Chandler. He will oversee commodity distribution meat and poultry inspection services child nutrition school lunch programs consumer protection and food stamp programs. The position pays thirty thousand dollars annually.
Four hundred corporations foundations colleges and other groups select Merit Scholars. Four year winners may receive up to 1500 yearly for four college years while National Merit 1000 scholars get a one time 1000 stipend. Names of 1968 69 winners will be announced in early May 1969. Some 18700 students have received Merit Scholarships in 13 years. Nearly 60 million has been expended or committed to Merit Scholars and their colleges to date.
Miss Ruby Dryden visited Irene Klutts in Stratford on Tuesday. She attended a housewares party at Estelle Cox’s home Monday evening with Verneice Dryden. Velma McDonald and Sharon of Center visited Ruby Dryden Thursday. Ann Hamblin spent Wednesday with Ruby Dryden. Austell Horton visited Glen and Ruby Dryden Friday. Ruby Dryden visited Neville Pennington Frank Dryden and Ruby Dryden visited family Saturday. Verneice Dryden visited Pat Law and children Sunday.
Mrs Alma Maddox hosted a housewares party Saturday evening. Attending were Mrs Pat Law and children and Mrs Aleta Law with granddaughter Robin Law.
Saturday visitors to the J W Law home included Mrs Jewell Nessel Mrs Dorothy Nessel Mrs DeAnna Nessel Mike Stratford and Mr and Mrs Max Law Gregg and Lynette. Other callers were Mr and Mrs J W Law Mrs Pat Law Gregg and Lynette visiting W C Barnes McAlester after his dismissal. Additional visits included Mrs Law's aunt Mrs Ethel Richardson and children in McAlester and multiple visits with Curt esy Billy Robin and other Law family members in Rebee Ada Beebe and BeBee.
Mr and Mrs Curt Wells and Billy visited recently with his brother Mr and Mrs John Wells in Granite.
Mrs Lulu Jennings of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs J W Law.
Mrs DeAnna Nessel and relatives from Stratford spent the weekend with Mrs Dorothy Nessel. Mrs Dave Morris visited Mr and Mrs P O Henson on Monday. Mrs Mae Edwards and Mrs ...
A student muses on crowded lockers during peak traffic in the school. The piece describes bruises from bumps and the sensory bustle of dyes, fragrances, and gym gear. It ribaldly notes life lessons learned through a cramped, noisy daily routine.
Mary Lou Henson shopped in Ada Tuesday and visited Mrs. Carrie Burk in an Ada nursing home. Mrs. Mary Lou Henson visited her uncle in Oakman Sunday while her husband visited his brother in Francis. John Wood and M. R. Tucker visited George Wright in Valley View Hospital Sunday. John Wood and Mrs. Majors visited Mae Majors in an Ada nursing home Sunday. Layton Wood of Stratford visited Saturday and Loyd Wood was seen Sunday.
Vivian Northam hosted a birthday party for her son Bret turning five with cake ice cream and gifts. Attendees included Helen Northam Matthew Carolyn Thomas Ricky Dana Miller Vickie Marie Welch Colene Robertson Stacy Raymond Raines and Jimmy Wyche.
John and Ruby Wood visited E. C. Caviner Thursday. Mrs. Estalene Farmer and Jeanette spent Saturday night with her mother, Mrs. Effie Lamb.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker hosted Bill Lee family in Oakman Saturday night and had ice cream. Norma Qualls of Maysville stayed with the Tucker family Friday night. Hood of Okmulgee visited his in laws M R Tucker and family Sunday, then with Ollie Tucker Ada and Pearlene Hood. Florence Isaacs traveled to Sherman and Pauls Valley visiting friends and relatives including Gale Roberts.
Mr and Mrs John Brown of Bethany hosted Monday supper guests Mr and Mrs Roy Brown and their boys. Mrs Brown planned a weeklong visit. The Steven Gray home in Clark and Mark welcomed counts, Malone, Murray and others from Denton Weatherford Thackerville Melinda and Michelle Gray Gale Roberts Vernon Gray Florence Isaacs Bea Stinson. Mrs Ben Stinson, who stayed several weeks with Steven Gray, left Tuesday for California.
Mrs. Clareta Gray has joined the Pickett Center School faculty, taking up a teaching role at the institution. Her appointment expands the staff and supports the school’s programs.
Mrs. Joy Roberts Sr. shopped in Ada and, with her mother, made a business trip to Oklahoma City on Thursday.
Mrs. Edith Maxwell visited Ardmore where she, Mrs. Opal Ward, Mrs. Carolyn Ward, and Keith shopped and called on friends. The group enjoyed a brief social outing Tuesday in the Ardmore area.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Phylis and Roger spent Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs Don Lamb and son.
Seventy three attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday in Oil Center. Rev. T E Lovelace led the morning service and Rev Barns of Sulphur conducted the evening service. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Lynn Slader from Oklahoma City and others from Wa nette Sulphur and Okmulgee.
A homecoming will be held Sunday at the Free Will Baptist Camp Ground Church with guest speakers Rev. Earlin Haskins and Rev. Bill Bratcher. A basket lunch is served at noon followed by special singing. The public is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby and children and Mr and Mrs Vernon Laxton of Shawnee visited the Oklahoma City zoo Sunday. The Laxtons then called on the Willoughbys that night.
The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves attended the funeral of Mrs. William Moore in Shawnee, reflecting on the deceased’s family and community ties.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Mrs Nannie Cox and Mrs Irene Hunley and children attended the Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday night.
Ladona Wood and Tamara Robertson spent Friday night with Janice Willoughby. Mrs. Betty Eaves and Nina Sue visited Mrs. Frank Lewis.
Mrs. Martha Franks visited Mrs. Josie Northam Friday. The Pentecostal Holiness Church quarterly conference met at the First Pentecostal Church of Ada with Rev. J. Floyd as speaker. Pearl Gray attended as Oil Center church delegate. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth were dinner guests of the Robertsons, Tamara and Stacy. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brendle and son visited that afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and Mrs Ben Robertson were in Oklahoma City Wednesday for a visit and appointments.
Mrs Alene Tucker and Stacy visited Mrs Dorchie Booth on Monday. The brief social call occurred in the afternoon at Mrs Booths home.
Linda Reinschmidt visited the Paul Tucker residence on a Saturday, according to the report. No further details on purpose or outcomes were provided in the readable text.
Mrs. Marie Wilburn of Wynne Wood visited Mrs. Josie North on Saturday. Geraldine Haskins and Judson Kirby of Latta stopped by Mrs. North on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson were Friday supper guests of Mrs. Northam. Mrs. Marie Welch and Mrs. Josie Northam visited Mrs. Belle Wilburn on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perrine and Willie visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis on Wednesday and attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis visited Mrs. Gertie Lewis Friday.
Mrs Betty Eaves and others attended a housewares party Tuesday at Lahonda Sutton's home. Casey Thomas of Shawnee visited Drucilla Thomas Saturday. Mrs Allen and Veda Mae Duncan with Karen attend Church of God Assembly in Cleveland Tennessee.
Mrs Scott Prince spent Thursday with Mrs Nannie Cox. Mrs Hazel Newby visited that afternoon.
Mrs Minnie Lewis spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Nannie at her home. The two women chatted and shared tea in a cordial social call.
Eaves and family spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Eaves in Atoka, sharing a social visit and conversation during the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton spent Sunday afternoon with the Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton in Konawa. Chris and Beverly spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Willie Sutton and attended church at Oil Center Sun.
Eaves and Nina Sue and Han sel Burk attended the singing at Byars Sunday afternoon.
Joy Willoughby and family are honored with a Saturday night housewarming as they recently moved into a new home. Friends are invited to attend the gathering at the new residence.
Mrs Agnes Rutledge and Mrs Daniels visited Mrs Lona Soward on Friday, sharing greetings and conversation in a local social call.
Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton Mr and Mrs Johnny Soward and families marked Mrs Lena Sowards birthday with cake and ice cream Monday night at her home. Johnny Soward presented a birthday cake.
Mrs. Vivian Northam and her son and Mrs. Josie Northam were seen in Ada on Monday.
Mrs. Ruth Sutton visited Mrs. Lona Soward in Konawa on Saturday along with Chris and Beverly.
Pontotoc County Chapter of the American Red Cross resumes the holiday dittybag program for U S service men in Vietnam. Each bag costs 4 dollars and will include items like cigarette cases and nails. 148 bags will be sent overseas with mail-by date Oct 15 to reach Vietnam for the season.
East Central State College reports a head count of 2 976 students at week end end, up from 2 937 last year. Day undergraduates total 2 753 with 135 graduate enrollments, comparing to last year.
Several suspects were arrested and are being questioned by sheriff's officers after a car stripping on SH 31 east of Hickory during the night of Sept 8. Items stolen from the car were recovered, including tires battery starter transmission and drive shaft. The theft was reported by John Nolen of Winrock Farms after his car was found stripped when he returned with a gas shortage at about 1 30 a m. No charges had been filed Wednesday morning.
The Oklahoma Association of School Business Officials will meet Thursday and Friday at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Pontotoc County superintendents include Max Skelton Ada Marvin Stokes Byng Virgil Medlock Roff Lester Sexton Latta and Alfred Darras Allen.
Classic cake recipes highlight fudge and pumpkin cakes with rich frostings. Fudge cake uses butter eggs sugar chocolate and a date cream filling, while pumpkin cake blends walnuts maple essence and Harvest Moon frosting. Each yields three 8 inch layers with detailed steps and cooling times.
The Vanoss Extension Homemakers held their September meeting with Mrs. Marvin Briggs presiding. Mrs. Auti McCullar led the program on sewing techniques while Mrs. McCullar and Mrs. Ed Coffey reported on the Stillwater home makers conference and the fair. The club booth won a blue ribbon and hostesses served cookies and punch to several members.
The Vanoss FHA held its first meeting of the year in the home economics room on Thursday morning. Officers conducted the session and presented two skits. A fellow interrupted to announce Miss Janis Houser as the 1968 69 FFA queen and Judy Slaughter was named FHA Sweetheart by the song leader. The meeting adjourned at the 10 am bell.
Atlantic City, New Jersey’s premier resort, welcomes about 16 million visitors each year, including vacationers and convention attendees, drawn by its many resorts and year round events.
Allen Rainbow Assembly No 177 of Rainbow for Girls held an installation on September 8 in the Masonic Hall. Sheila Harden was installed as worthy advisor with theme Fidelity and blue white and silver colors.
The Punjab government plans a snake farm to harvest cobra venom for medicines and sell it. Officials estimate venom sales will bring in at least 6000 rupees annually.
The undersea Mid Atlantic Ridge is identified as the world’s longest mountain range at about ten thousand miles in length. Geology experts attribute the extent to ongoing seafloor spreading along the ridge system.
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