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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1968

Page

7

Singing at Oakman draws crowd as schedule moved

Approximately 80 attended the Oakman singing Friday night. Local quartets and families supplied participating numbers. The event time shifted to Sundays at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays, with cordial public invitation. Visitors at Oakman Free Will Baptist Church included Jimmy Ray Nichols and the Clark family.

Ila Pevehouse Oakman McAlester Valetia Smith Francis Conrad Massey Ahloso Thompson Haskell Cooley Ada Oakman Free Will Baptist Church Jimmy Ray Nichols Stratford Donald Clark Betty Sue Clark

Mrs Zora Lee Visits Family in Ada and OKC

Mrs Zora Lee visited her daughter and husband in Oklahoma City and her granddaughter and family, Dr and Mrs Rex Baggett and children. She met her new great grandson Mark Lee. Lester Beryman and wife from Texas visited Zora Lee in Ada along with Jess Berryman Betty Mounger and Wright Hart. They attended Ott Ray's funeral in Ada.

Zora Lee Herman Nelson Rex Baggett Oklahoma City Lee Mark Lee Lester Berryman Texas Jess Berryman Betty Mounger Wright Hart Ada Berrymans Ott Ray

Hampton Family Receives Visitors Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Coward and baby Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Hampton and enjoyed a cookout Wednesday. Sgt. Kenneth Gamble and a Fort Hood friend visited during the weekend. The Hampton family hosted relatives from Fort Polk and Ada including Tony Delacimo and Beth Eckhart. Angie Wright is listed as on the sick list. Other visitors included Mrs. Nora Hobbs, Mrs. Elvie Duvall, Mrs. J. T. Wood, Mrs. Effie Tharpe, Mrs. Koopman, and Mrs. Alice Current.

Danny Coward Ada Cullen Hampton Hampton Sgt Kenneth Gamble Ft. Hood Tex Tony Delacimo Beth Eckhart Fort Polk Danny Cowart Angie Wright Nora Hobbs Elvie Duvall J. T. Wood Effie Tharpe Koopman Alice Current

Watermelon Supper Follows Monthly Sportsmen Club Meet

Approximately 25 Sportsmen Club members attended the regular meeting on Tuesday evening. A watermelon supper was served. The next meeting is planned for Tuesday October 8 as a wiener roast at the lake if weather allows otherwise the school cafeteria. In other notes Mrs Thurlow Clark and Sue visited Mrs Scott Jones on Thursday. Distance details and local family gatherings filled the rest of the report with church and community notices.

Sportsmen Club

Names Mentioned in Sunday Witnesses Recap

The fragment lists individuals including Mrs Mintie Morrison Mr Arter Mrs Cora Pendergrass Mrs May Harris Mrs Mamie Williams Mr Gore Clyde Kaiser Johnnie Miller and Mrs Betty Mounger as being cited in a Sunday event or note.

Mintie Morrison Arter Cora Pendergrass May Harris Mamie Williams Gore Clyde Kaiser Johnnie Miller Betty Mounger

Youth fellowship service draws large crowd at Wilson church

The youth fellowship service was well attended Saturday at the Wilson church with Lynn Wood delivering the address. Scott Jones serves as pastor of the church.

Wilson Church Lynn Wood Scott Jones

Mrs Hutchings Visits Mrs Pevehouse and Guests

Mrs Hutchings visited Mrs Albert Pevehouse on Friday. On Sunday, guests included Ronnie Brandon Harrold, Tex., and Jean Marie Elliott.

Marie Hutchings Albert Pevehouse Ronnie Brandon Harrold, Tex Jean Marie Elliott

Local social visits noted in Stratford area

Stevie Haynes spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. D B Magar. Mr and Mrs D B Magar visited her parents Mr and Mrs Corey Hayns Stratford Sunday.

Stevie Haynes D. B. Magar Corey Hayns Stratford

Family visits span weekend in Union Hill

Mr. and Mrs. David Coats with Sherry and Jimmie Moore visited Mrs. Sybil Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper Saturday. Alton Sutton and children from Oakland Calif visited Sunday. Lorene Vandegriff and Lorene Soward of Ada visited recently.

Lynda Golden David Coats Sherry Jimmie Moore Sybil Collins Nora Roper Alton Sutton Chhldren Oakland Calif Roper Lorene Vandegriff Lorene Soward Ada Collins

Birthday dinner at home with honoree Bill

A Saturday birthday dinner gathered family and friends at the honoree Bill's home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Glen McGuire, Shar on and Glenda, Nancy and Greg, Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney, Norma, and Keith. The cake was white with blue and green decorations and a "Happy Birthday Bill" inscription. Photos were taken of the group and the guest of honor opening gifts.

Glen McGuire Sharon Glenda Nancy Greg John Sweeney Norma Keith

Mrs Alvis Tummelson Visits Lin dall And Lawrence

Mrs Alvis Tummelson of Verden spent a week visiting Mrs Myrtle Archer in Lindall and Lawrence, returning with fond memories of the trip and hospitality.

Alvis Tummelson Verden Myrtle Archer Lindall Lawrence

Local social visits span families in Latta and Ada

The Rev and Mrs Don Newby visited Mr and Mrs F O Jones. Lavona Jones and the Rev and Mrs Don Newby with children visited R E Tilley and Benny Jones and Kenny visited Mr and Mrs John Lee in Latta Saturday. Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne and Delphia Jones in Ada recently.

Don Newby Kathy Stephen F. O. Jones Lavona Jones R. E. Tilley Benny Jones Kenny John Lee Latta Fred Jones Wayne Delphia Jones Ada

Kathy and Stepelin Visit Mr and Mrs Gray

Kathy and Stepelin visited Mr Gray Mrs Gray and their sons Ricky and Russell recently for a social call.

Don Newby Kathy Stepelin Bob Gray Ricky Russell

Social visit by McGuire family hosts Sweeneys and friends

Visiting Saturday were Mr and Mrs Glen McGuire and family. They were joined by Mr and Mrs John Sweeney Keith and Norma Mr and Mrs Ted Glover and Christi and Mr and Mrs Troy Manuel for the gathering.

Glen McGuire John Sweeney Keith Norma Ted Glover Christi Troy Manuel

Union Hill Good Neigh bor Club Meeting Notes

Mrs Bettie Cunningham hosted a Wednesday afternoon meeting with president Mrs Lena Cochran presiding. The devotional from Romans was given and Mrs Ina Haines discussed the new hidden zippers. Refreshments of spice cake.

Bettie Cunningham Union Hill Good Neighbor Club Lena Cochran Cunningham Ina Haines

Community greetings and social notes from Ada area

Mrs Daisy Binion and several guests shared fruit punch and salted nuts at a gathering. Upcoming meeting set for September 25. Numerous visits and hostings among local families including Simpkins Johns Lan caster Henson Rhynes and McAnally households. By ART BEEMAN.

Daisy Binion Laura Haines Susan Roxie Golden Elva Kemp Lena Cochran Ina Haines Betty Cunningham

Divorce figures and oddities from Reno and beyond

Reno reports 27 166 marriage licenses last year with 4 318 divorces showing the city as a divorce hub. Indiana man Larry Austin rode a horse while drinking beer and was arrested for consuming alcohol on a public street. A baseball record notes 485 hits in a season by two Mets stars in 1930, Bill Terry and Fred Lindstrom..yellow snow dusts the Soviet Far East amid Mongolia sandstorms.

Reno Larry Austin Terre Haute Indiana New York Giant Bill Terry Fred Lindstrom Mongolia Soviet Far East

Crossword Across and Down Clues Set for Puzzle Lovers

A themed crossword puzzle lists across and down clues covering word meanings from speck to Terbium. Entry hints include North Vietnam city and giant tree, with entries such as baby hat and narrow openings, plus several nationality and chemical terms.

North Vietnam

Weekend Visitors Note Local Families

Mr and Mrs Merle Waltham Brenda Chuck Delta and Wally Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Long and children. Mr and Mrs J Hill and children Eldorado Arkansas visited Mrs Harold Long Monday. Miss Alice Binion Ada visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion Thursday. Mrs Lena Cochran visited Mrs Binion Friday. Mr and Mrs George Cochran visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran Friday.

Albert Crow Clissa Wells Luther Parish Alvin Wells Eddy Hays Oklahoma City Eddy Valley View Hospital Billy Wells Curt Wells Eddie Hays Milton Loyd Judson Kirby Delbert Akin Ruby Bolin Eunice Crow Wells Tommie Phil Rhynes Lela Johnson Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Tom Agee Merle Waltham Brenda Chuck Delta Wally Harold Long J. Hill Eldorado Ark Alice Binion Ada Dink Binion Mrs. Binion George Cochran Elmer Cochran

Haines Family Visits Across Week

Mr and Mrs Harold Haines with Mike and Susan visited Mr and Mrs Jim Carruthers and children Ada on Monday. Mrs Laura Haines attended a 4H Achievement Banquet committee meeting Monday. Ina Haines and Laura Haines visited Mrs Belle Haines at Jan Frances Nursing Home on Tuesday.

Harold Haines Mike Susan Jim Carruthers Ada Laura Haines Ina Haines Belle Haines Jan Frances Nursing Home

Attendance at Union Hill Church Sunday

The Union Hill Baptist Church drew 79 attendees for both morning and evening services led by Rev. Don Newby. Visitor Mrs. Verlin Wright attended. A birthday song was sung for Ann Lancaster.

Union Hill Church of God Doyle Newby Laverne Collins Pat Reamy Diane Delozier Patricia Collins Union Hill Baptist Church Don Newby Verlin Wright Ann Lancaster

Local visits join Cassidy Haines Summers and Carruthers families

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cassidy and Steve Floyd visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haines Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Summers visited Mrs. Laura Haines re Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carruthers and children were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines and children Saturday.

Albert Cassidy Steve Floyd J. W. Haines Joe Summers Laura Haines Jim Carruthers Harold Haines

Osborn Family Babysat Grandson During Oklahoma City Race

Mr and Mrs Bill Osborn cared for their grandson Johnnie Osborn while his parents attended a stock car race in Oklahoma City over the weekend.

Bill Osborn Johnnie Osborn Oklahoma City

Henderson family reunion at Golden home features basket lunch

Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson children held a reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Horace Golden Sunday. A basket lunch was served at noon. Attending were Eugene Henderson Beeville Tex J C Carroll Moore Olen Mrs Don Henderson Jerry Henderson Paul Henderson Mae Henderson and others. The group enjoyed visiting and photos.

Olen Henderson Henderson Paul Henderson Eugene Henderson Horace Golden Don Henderson J. C. Carroll U. S. Navy Vietnam Saigon Beeville Tex Moore Jerry Henderson Mae Henderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gussie Lillard Clara Caton Ethel Clayton Lingall Lillard Myra Berryman Bill McGuire James Simpkins Elbert Simpkins Edna Webb Robert Johns Denison, Tex E. J. Lancaster Vaness Janie Lancaster Steve Long Max Bess Carol J. T. Tatum William Henson Bill Avin McAnally Tammy Hazel Henson Tammy Johnson Billy James Rhynes Tim Junior Rhynes Michelle Vanessi Rhynes Bill McAnaly Gary McAnally Johnnie Allen Louise Price University Hospital Mrs. Duke Rhynes Walter McAnally J.T. Tatum Johnnie Alen Duke Rhynes Alvin McAnally Bill McAnally Mary Long Virgie Bond Nellie Brown Parker, Ariz Son Jones Horace Kirkes Mae Conner Jim Kirkes Art Beeman Poppa By Warren Sattler By Courtney Alderson Sonny South By al Smith By Kern Pederson Pops By George Wolfe Deems BY Tom Oka By Brad Anderson Mid-west State Abbr Philippine Chem Mi Yi Aie San Francisco New York Chinatown Red China Criswell Funeral Home
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