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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1966

Page

2

Latta FA members attend Lindsay rally

Latta Future Homemakers of America members attended the sub-district Lindsay rally with theme 21 years Foundation For Progress. Skits stressed Making Your Money Behave, Good Health, Family Relations, and Citizenship. New officers include Nancy Putman chairperson and Billie Gaskins vice chair. About 450 attendees heard David Hobbs and Dery Seaton speak on Citizenship.

Latta Sonda McLaughlin Sandra Helleland Nancy Bisham Brends Mitchusson David Hobbs Dery Seaton Ardmore Nancy Putman Billie Gaskins Teresa Rice Sherry Welch

Goodneighbors Hold First Fall Meeting

The Goodneighbor Club held its first bi monthly meeting since May at Mrs. Emma Jones's home. Officers are Mrs. Elva Kemp president and Mrs. Daisy Binion secretary.

Goodneighbor Club Emma Jones Elva Kemp Daisy Binion Kemp al Bicom Emporia Kan Lillie Karr

Two Granddaughters Share Birthday Honors at Dinner

Mr and Mrs W B Hokett of Tupelo hosted a birthday dinner for granddaughters Ginger Renee Murphy and Glenda Jo Smith. Ginger turns four on Sept 15 and Glenda turns fifteen on Sept 25. Attendees included Kenneth Murphy family, Glen R Smith family, and Paul Canida family among others.

W. B. Hokett Tupelo Ginger Renee Murphy Glenda Jo Smith Hokett Ginger Edna Cross Glenda Kenneth Murphy Steve Stonewall Glen R. Smith Mary. Francis Hoxett Paul Canida Paula Shenny Ada

Tupelo WMU Meets For Mission Study

The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of Tupelo held its monthly session at the church. The program topic was Developing Baptist Leaders In Central America. Mrs. Wilma McDaniel opened the meeting with an introduction and several members participated in the discussion.

Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of

Polio Vaccine Inoculations Is Club Goal

The Ross Homemakers Group met for the September session with Mrs. Everett Bryant hosting. Plans were made for a club trip to a health clinic to obtain oral polio vaccines for each member and family.

Ross Homemakers Everett Bryant Harold Davis St. Luke County Fair He Health Davis Velma Powell Janet Kolb Martha Mote

Ways To Bolster Club Coffers Are Planned By Group

Mrs Charley Williams hosted the Lula Momemaker's Group gathering as Mrs W B Hokett led devotions. Plans were made to raise funds, with Mrs Lee Cross reporting on the county fair and Mrs Williams outlining a mental health program. Cake and refreshments followed.

Charley Willams Lula Momemaker W. B. Hokett Lee Cross Williams Oara Sweat Fred Wofford Doryn Stonecipher Waiter Brooks

Vanloon Couple Honored on 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W L Vanloon were feted at a reception and family reunion at their Lane home marking their fiftieth anniversary. Guests included Harold Vanloon of Richardson and Pete Vanloon Verda Brooks of Plano, Marie Rogers of Shawnee and Jimmie Smithart. They wed in Gerty Sept 14 1916 and the family notes 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

W. L. Vanloon Lane Vanloon Gerty Harold Vanloon Richardson Tex Pete Vanloon Verda Brooks Plano Marie Rogers Shawnee Jimmie Smithart Atoka Vanloons

Vanoss Homemakers Plan Cemetery Work Day in October

At the Vanoss group meeting in the school lunch room, members set October 5 as the work day for Old Midland Cemetery beginning at 9 a.m. They will also make placemats for the Pantonic County Council meeting. The report on the county fair noted ring ribbons and a seventh place booth.

Vanoss Homemakers Joe Walker A. H. Neel George Pitts Old Midland Cemetery Aim Pantonic County Council Vaness Aun McCullar Stillwater Armando McCauley Marvin Briggs Cagey Glasgow McCauley Doe Walker Ezra Holland Thelma Perriman Auti McCullar W. B. McCullar Ed Coffey Dennis Armandy McCauley Laura

Apple harvesting device promises bruiseless fruit pick

The article describes a padded catching frame under prongs and side frames to reach all parts of a tree without causing bruises. Branches may be shaken horizontally or vertically, and a future machine could move along trees. New York State yields 20 to 24 million bushels yearly with Cortland, McIntosh, Delicious, Bomb Beauty and Golden Delicious as major fresh-market varieties.

Millier New York State Cortland McIntosh Delicious Borme Beauty Galden Delicious

Ada Livestock Receipts and Price Ranges

Ada livestock receipts totaled 2,300 on Tuesday with price ranges for slaughter cows and bulls, stock steers and heifers, lightweight and dairy breeds, and cow and calf pairs. A note cites Edmond Oklahoma record of traffic deaths in seven years compared to Woodward.

ADA Edmond Woodward Oklahoma

Bangs Eradication Program Moves To Start Oct 1

Dr Weldon announces a state and federal funded Bangs test program for cattle. Vaccination and reactor handling require branding, testing, and potential sale restrictions. Local vets recommended. some herds qualify with no cost to ranchers. Indemnity payments available for eligible cattle. Quarantine and felony sale penalties apply after December 1.

Pedersens Host Visits Sweep Through County News

Local readers recount weekend visits to the Pedersens of Oklahoma City by numerous relatives and friends including the McKinleys and Penningtons. A bull incident injures Loren Hughey, and Vanes classes attend a Sulphur party despite rain.

Local notices and birthdays mixed with travels and games

W H Higgs remains patient at Valley View Hospital. Yolanda Floyd celebrated her fourth birthday with a party attended by Gregg Gaither Julie Myers Mike Myers Mary Cail and Jay Shortes etc. Latin baseball beat Kingston 2 1 in tournament with Joz Sweatt striking out 21 over 12 innings. Latta team faces Wellston in finals with Rodger Richards to pitch.

Yolanda Floyd Gregg Kirk Gaither Julie Mike Ronnie Myers Mary Cail Jay Shortes Vicky Dansby Kay Randy Floyd Yolanda Charles Floyd Mary Mayberry Lois Henderson Gaither Pat Myers Kay Dansby Ada Myr R. N. Gillstrap Roff Kathryn Sweatt Pegsy Hamier Janice ‘Floyd Kingston Joz Sweatt Latta Wellston Rodger Richards

Ada Model Quarterhorse Association elects new board

Kathleen Garner reports that the Ada Model Quarterhorse Association met Monday night to fill board of directors. New directors include Dewey Ansell Bud Jaquess and Dave Bracheen with J B Bolin and Jim McGee also serving. Current officers are Mike Tiffin president Bill Perry vice president and Marie Bolo secretary treasurer.

Kathleen Garner Ada Model Quarterhorse Association Ie Boho Wrena Dewey Ansell Bud Jaquess Dave Bracheen J. B. Bolin Jim McGee Mike Tiffin Seving Bill Perry Marie Bolo

GAAR CORNER Socials Mention Ada Visitors and Dinners

Mrs Mildred Mellon records a long list of weekend visitors and dinner guests around Ada including Pennington, Tidwell, Maddox, Phillips, Bronsoma and Jaquess households. Several Stratford and Stratford area residents appear with trips to Oklahoma City and Pauls Valley.

Mildred Melt Milo Pennington Parish Alva Pennington Lorrainne Pennington Donnie Jodie Tidwell Stratford L. H. Jaquess Karl Wade Royce Jaquess Pauls Valley L. H Ruth Crisp Tony Jaquess Ada Varnadores Mildred Mellon Debeetha Lobaugh Velma Horsley Sybel Reed Maude Horsley Nora White Mildred Cheryl Anne Wicley Linda Aes Frirday Claude Horsley Gues Lee Eyler Salem Ore

Latta Social Roundup Includes Family Visits

Mrs Arden Coiley dined with her mother Mrs Ora Myers and visited relatives in Latta. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Sam Myers and children Paula Tracy from California, Elburt Simpkins and family, Mr and Mrs James Simpkins, and Mrs Betty Hayes. Roy Higgs of Oklahoma City visited Arden Coffey and Ora Myers. Mrs Emily Presley and Mrs Thelma Ellis visited Cledes Grissom, with further visits from Mr and Mrs G Thurman and Sidney Green’s guests George Higgs Earnest Stringer Ray Stringer and Mary Summers from McAlester Lubbock Hickory.

Floyd Varnadore Robbins Olea James Roff Sanur K. D. Hunley Varnadores L. E. Ballard Mark J and Keith Stratford Lennie Mullins Sunray Tex Ethel Smith Lyndon Jones Thelma Boonestroat Fronia Milam Jae Crisp Tony Lottie McClure Ada Frankland Olen James Mary Ellen Ward Marie Hopper Pickett Downey Mar- Ju Monroe Abbott Charlie Whitaker Don Nig Bronsoma Martins Latta Kit Thomas Arden Coiley Ora Myers Sam Myers Paula Tracy California Elburt. Simpkins James Simpkins Betty Hayes Mike Danny Johnny Roy Higgs Oklahorma City Arden Coffey Cledes Grissom Emily Presley Mrs Cledes Grissom Thelma Ellis Tupleo G. Thurman Sidney Green George Higgs McAlester Earnest Stringer Lubbock Ray Stringer Mary Summers Hickory

Stonewall community notes from Ada area social scene

Rev and Mrs James Kenney and Dee Ann traveled Monday to visit relatives in Paris Arkansas. Amarillo Texas visitors included Gary and Gene Minor and Sharon Walker. Attendees at a revival included multiple churches and towns such as Tupelo Madill Oakman and Stratford. A cottage prayer meet and social visits accompanied a busy weekend in the Stonewall area with several Ada and Stratford residents mentioned.

Lucille Ganus James Kenney Dee Ann L. D. Harper Mrs. Kinney Paris Ark Lilley Free Will Baptist Church Association Tupelo Madill Oakman Center Gaar Corner Camp Ground Ada, Wilson Comet Grove Happyland Stratford James Born Steve Lilley Jack Marvin McCurdy McCarty Owl Creek J. C. Martin Couily Hack McCurdy Ada Walter Dansby Wynnewood Houston Ansell McCurdy

Connie Menway Returns From California Visit

Connie Menway came home this week after a trip to California. Bob Flannigan and his fiancée spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Gene Minor Gary Minor and Miss Sharon Walker.

Connie Menway California Bob Flannigan Gene Minor Gary Minor Sharon Walker

Freeman Sees Farm Policy as Positive for Election

Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman views the administration s farm handling as a political plus and will push it in farm belt areas before Election Day. Despite Johnson popularity dips, Freeman aides say the farm record is excellent and should be discussed. Freeman will campaign in Springfield Illinois on Sept 27 at Sen Paul Douglas request and in North Carolina on Oct 6 at Rep Harold Cooley s invitation amid Belt-area pressure.

Washington Orville L. Freeman Johnson Freeman Fresman Springfield Ill Paul Douglas D-Ill Charles H. Ferey North Carolina Harold D. Cooley N.C House Agriculture Committee

Five Charged in JP Court Traffic Violations and More

Five charges were filed in JP Blaine Gilbreath's court on Wednesday. The defendants include Ben Sheridan Winn for speeding at night, Mary Harrison Gibson for no driver's license, Larry Allyn Donathan for operating a vehicle in a not reasonable and proper manner, Gary Duane Allen for improper start from a parked position, and Ted R. Hart for a bogus check. In County Court, Larry Duane Hale faced a reckless driving charge.

JP Blaine Gilbreath Ben Sheridan Winn Mary Harrison Gibson Larry Allyn Donathan Gary Duane Allen Ted R. Hart Larry Duane Hale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lindsay Goodneighbors Tupelo Wmu Bertha Roberson Pontotoc County San Frances Nursing Home Vanoss Group Weldon Cleveland Pottowattomie Seminole Pantotec Johnston Marshall Coal Galley Midland Corene Pedersen Pedersens Dan Wi Jeffery Sherri Sheia Pedersen Oklahoma City Judy Pennington Karen Faulkenberry J. L. McGee Marvin Hunt Bob Wall John Frizzall Dresha Tom Martin W. L. McKinleys Ruby Thomas Eval Fisher Rott FLA Karen Katherine Kathleen Biggs Carolyn Stonecipher Brenda Wall Susie Stone Gayle McNineh Dorotha Nuckes Gayle Allen Geneva McCullar Lea McNineh Pat Romine Leon Hughey Twila Hunt Larry Anetta Gibson Glen Cornell Loren Hughey Mr. Hughey Vanes3 Ther M. R. Tucker Harold Haines Ed. Coffey James Caruthers Clemor Stone W. H. Higgs Valley View Hospital James Kelso Sandy Sheila Columbus Miss Kelso Latta Cumber Land Presbyterian Church Three Makers Group Harald Haines State Lounge Ted Alan Glover Fort Lewis Wash Vietnam Coy Shortes Bob Stockton, Calif Coy Charles Flaya J. L. Scroffins Haskell Harrison Daryl and Rennie Kay Floyd Barbara Winters Casey Glasgow Sun Muck Vanessa Alex, Vanzandis J. J. McParand W. F. Bobos K. C. Hunley Jerry Martin Hughes Ada Lindsay Gaar Orlan Dees Linda Leroy McDaniel Arvell Phillips Jamie Yukon la. Wanna Cannon McDaniels Gene Maddox Moore J.C. Maddox Maddox Jane Bryan Taylor Oklahomia City Joe Maddox Wes Jeannie Ted Cox Mrs Paul Murphy Tom Phillips E. G. Fin Ys David and Brent Phillips Darby Smith Carson Phillips Glen Hyden Lee Fox Lois Barley Oma Haines Marie Alford Ann Bradley Jerry Bradley Michelle Melissa Midwest Lisa Bronsoma Bradley Iied Vletcher Wanda Snipes Allie Denham Bronsoma Bradleys Charlie Whitakers Bessie Bradley Fletcher Wanda Charlie Wright Strateford Snipes C. F. Snipes Charles Rebecca Cushing Q. F. Snipes Bob Austell Frank James O Ho Stephens Belinda Dolfin Randy Barbara Jens Barbara Griffith Ed Varnadore Scotty Anderson Frank Olen Frank Gideon Lee Deeser Stratford Nursing Home Emory Wilker Jack Bell Leona Neely Colonial Estates Nursing Home James Home Patsy Norvin Nessel Bobby Neville Penington Homer Matthews Dallas Allen Ada C. F. Billings Jess Norvil Lake Keystone Pawhuska Elgin Jaquess Sharon Janelle Mrs. Norvill Marel Nemecek Susan Liz Joe Nemecek D. R. Luper Wayne Andy Nemecek Nemecek Clive. Roberts Jess Norvill Bob Kelly Dave Tommy Kathy Neil Freeman Ardweer Henry Lite Robert Wallrath Richard Wallrath Henry Mes Estalline Waters Mr. Little Waters Claude Roles Tom Black Stuart Zora McGeehee Beulah Drake David Bradley Kim Phillip Bradley Norma Gray J. C. James Vatley View Hospital Viola Minor Gary Amarillo Midwest City Lee Jones Patricia Jones Varess Ray Killian Lawrence Endricht Houston Sharon |Johnston Tommy Johnston el Paso Maggie Sawyers Marlow Ruby Wheat Ads Ed Little Smith ‘Funeral Home Gene Smith Earl Watts
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