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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

8

Byng F H A Heads To State Rally At Oklahoma City

The Byng chapter of the Future Homemakers of America attended the state rally in Oklahoma City. Students traveled by bus and car, visited Municipal Auditorium, Frontier City, and Capitol Building, with a program titled Alice in FHA Land and a talk by Dr. Blaine Porter.

Byng The Future Homemakers of America Oklahoma City Municipal Auditorium FHA Blaine Porter Department of Human Development and Family Relations Brigham Young University Provo Utah Frontier City Capitol Building Ada Cynthia Brannon Sandy Brown Glenda Beasley Linda Lamb Judy Driver Judy Engel Sammie Carson Margaret Golden Darlene Sexton Twanda Russell Evelene Hunt Wanda Parks Janis Johns Judy Solomon Janet Winn Judy Brandon Deloras Jenkins Linda Coon Marilyn Auten Carolyn Watts Susie Engel Nikki Stokes Vonda Taylor Doris Corvin Shirley Turner Linda Anderson Dorthy Byrd Armeda Price Nelda Deaton Linda Norville Loretta Sloan Betty Clark Sammie Scates Dianna Watts Shirley Auten Ida Nell Sloan Elaine Balthrop Donnetta McNeill Rena Collier Rita Lamport Bettie Taylor Shirley McKelroy Linda Gardner Freida Lancaster Joyce Loyd Mary Grisso Maureen McCarty Linda Boyd Cheryl Golden Barbara Hallam Sharon Wynn Judy Steele Jo Ann Hall Beth Ann Deskin Linda Carson Renee Williamson Carol Morgan Mary Ann Hutchin Betty Haney Anna Ballard Linda Sanford Sue Hargraves Joy Baker Cathy Loftis Melinda Green Angie Steele Jo Dean Hall Bubba Mae Sanford J. C. Allen Linda McSwain Vernon Stokes Luther Brandon John Collier Lois Gray Conda Driver Hope Jenkins Sarah Jenkins Ruby Brannon Ruth Wynn Beulah Wynn Ruby Laxton Thelma Golden Josie Thompson Brenda Koontz Janyce Pace Louella Fowler Marilou Gardner Ouida Stokes W. L. Deaton Rosie Baker

Vanoss Alumni Reunion Set for June 29

The Vanoss Alumni banquet will be held at Vanoss High School on Saturday night June 29. A committee meeting is planned at Center School April 9 to finalize reunion plans. Volunteers are sought for program nominating and decorating committees and invitations are available by sending name and address to Mrs. Cunningham or J T Murphy of Ada.

Vanoss Vanoss High School Center School Warren Cunningham Ada J. T. Murphy

Mrs Hayes Hosts Roff WMU Circle Meeting

The Ruby Schull Circle of the WMU at Roff Baptist Church met at Mrs. Hobart Hayes home for a Royal Service program. Attendees included Mrs. Etchieson, Mrs. Phillips, Velma Griffith, Homer Hendrix, Rosa Tinsley, Vernice Lucas, Mary Laseman, Beulah Hathaway, Novella Flowers and guest Beatrice Wyche. Business was led by Mrs. Etchieson and the spiritual life development program by Mrs. Laseman. Velma Griffith conducted the song service and several members spoke. Beatrice Wyche was a special guest with guitar selections. Dessert was served by the hostess.

Ruby Schull WMU Roff Baptist Church Hobart Hayes Nora Etchieson Mary Phillips Velmar Griffith Homer Hendrix Rosa Tinsley Vernice Lucas Mary Laseman Beulah Hathaway Novella Flowers and Son Hayes Beatrice Wyche Etchieson Laseman Velma Griffith Lucas Hathaway

Stratford FHA Members Attend State Convention

Oklahoma Future Homemakers gathered in Oklahoma City for their annual state rally themed Alice in FHA Land. The Stratford chapter joined 348 chapters and 16,864 members, with sessions, speakers, and new state officers for 1963 64.

Oklahoma FHA Oklahoma City Stratford

Landscaping Topic At Pickett Club Meeting

Pickett Home Demonstration Club met at the school lunchroom for March. Members discussed plants landscaping flowers and trees with many ideas shared. Two new members Mrs L H Jaquess and Mrs W F Bobo welcomed. Refreshments served.

Bob Hallmark Lloyd Beebe R. V. Garner Elbert Ross Floyd Robbins Bill Hooper Ruod Briggs Jess Norvill W. F. Bobo Kenneth Hunley J. C. Southerland Joe Summers

Miss Janice Newcombe Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Janice Newcombe bride elect of Merle L. Burns was honored at a First Nazarene Church bridal shower. Blue decor highlighted the event with a comedy skit, readings, and a cake table. The couple plans to wed April 12 at the church with many relatives and friends attending.

Janice Newcombe Merle L. Burns First Nazarene Church Gordon Gunn Leo Massey Linda Carriger Miss Newcombe Toney Newcombe West Coy Burns Zethra Paul Frank Carriger Kay Carriger Johnny Floyd Parley Duke Jack Hendrix Lynda Faul Rosa Heady Velma McNair E. H. Slaton Nell Frye Mamie Spearman Alfred Murr Glen

Carter-Humble Club Luncheon Meets at Pendegraft's Cafe

Carter-Humble Annuitant Club held a Thursday luncheon at Pendegraft's Cafe with members E. C. Burch Ed Graham Harry Willis Guy Crosson C. C. Ramsey W. F. Hopper J. T. Ballew Martin Darby Paul Shaner Pebble Beston and John Davis. The next meeting is scheduled for April 25 at Pendegraft's.

John Davis Pendegraft’s

First Printing Press in the New World Set Up in Mexico City

The first printing press in the New World was established by the Spanish in Mexico City in 1529, marking a landmark in colonial literacy and communication.

New World Mexico City

Estate Planning Talk Highlights AAUW Ada Meeting

Ada Branch of the American Association of University Women met at the Oklahoma State Motor Bank conference room. Miss Ann Cottingham led the brief session and introduced Frank Jaques an Adam attorney who discussed estate planning including taxes executors wills trusts probates and homesteads. Hostesses were Miss Sue Ward and Miss Reed Loving Watt.

Ada American Association of University Women Oklahoma State Motor Bank Ann Cottingham Oklahoma State Division Oklahoma City Martha Mote Frank Jaques Jaques

Stratford Flower Garden Club Plans Auction Evening

Mrs. A. D. Moore hosted the Stratford Flower Garden Club gathering at her home with cohostess Mrs. Bernice Griffin. Secretary Leck Carpenter led, two guests attended, and members discussed Colombia s and their culture while April birthdays were honored.

A. D. Moore Stratford Flower Garden Club Bernice Griffin Leck Carpenter Betty Pruitt Lee Ott John T. Williams Lottie Kennedy C. H. Dark Jim Shults P. A. Owens A. C. Thompson

Twenty Members Attend Ahloso G A Meeting

The Girls Auxiliary of Ahloso Baptist Church met for a missionary program on Tuesday. The Philippines were the month’s topic with the Junior Party Box Circle presenting Happy Holidays. Judy Erwin presided. Nancy Fulson led the program. thirteen Juniors and seven Intermediates attended, with three new members enrolled.

Ahloso Baptist Church Philippines Nancy Fulsom Judy Erwin Brenda Bearden Marshall Erwin

Stratford Visitors At Owens Home And Nursing Facility

Mrs Myrtle Gahagan of Elmore City visited Mr and Mrs Perry Owens in Stratford on Sunday. She also visited the Stratford Nursing Home. Joe Owens of Ada was another guest from the Owens family.

Perry Owens Stratford Myrtle Gahagan Elmore City

Singing Set at Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church

A gospel singing event is planned at Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church at 7 30 p m on April 6 with local performers scheduled to entertain attendees.

Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church

Vaness Club Attends FHA State Rally in Oklahoma City

Seventy members and guests from Vaness Club attended the 1963 Future Homemakers of America state rally at Municipal Auditorium in Oklahoma City. Eight Vaness Chapter members performed in the program Alice In FHA Land: Tina Frawley Darlene Kite Susan Price Phyllis Barnes Sharon Crockham Helen Cox Donna Reed and Terry Myers.

Vaness Club Future Homemakers of American State Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City Vaness Alice Tina Frawley Darlene Kite Susan Price Phyllis Barnes Sharon Crockham Helen Cox Donna Reed Terry Myers

Virginians Visit Kin In Stratford

Virginians visit Stratford relatives led by Lt. and Mrs. Teddy Oswald of Warrenton Va Their daughter and family and Mr and Mrs James Sizemore hosted from Sunday to Thursday They arrived in a new Volkswagen and he departs for Germany on April 10.

James Sizemore J. W. Abney Stratford Teddy Oswald Robert Linda Warrenton Germany

Mr. Archer Honored On Birthday in Colbert Community

Leonard Archer celebrated his birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ray in Colbert Saturday night. The event featured cake by Mrs. Massey and a musical program by Lawrence and Kenneth Massey, with socializing and domino games among guests including the Archers, Ray family, Thomas families, Mosier, Massey, Norton, and others.

Leonard Archer Pete Ray Debra Colbert Massey Larry Archer Joe Thomas Gene Thomas W. Mosier Albert Norton Lindall Lawrence Kenneth Massey

Birthday Supper Honors Lynda Gayle Henson

Mrs Phyllis Jones hosted a birthday supper honoring Lynda Gayle Henson daughter of Patsy Henson at Parish Chapel. Attending were Patsy Henson Donnie Shelia Glen Farrell Jones Denise Gregg the grandparents P O Henson Gracie Mears and Mr Mears and great grandmother Etta Hightower.

Phyllis Jones Lynda Gayle Henson Patsy Henson Donnie Shelia Glen Farrell Jones Denise Gregg P. O. Henson Gracie Mears Mr. Mears Etta Hightower

Also Mentioned on This Page

Byng F.H.A Mrs. Hayes Carol Howell Roff Carol Gray Latta Miss Gray Miss Howell Stratford Fha Department of Human Development and Kay Meredith Donna Kay Wood Joy Lawson Judy Clowdus Donna Eldred Twylah White Paula Dobbs Carol Turner Janet Shivers Yolanda Smith Linda Ballard Sue Cummins Loretta Lewis Judy Endicott Glenda Magar Barbara Noble Shirley Potter Beverly Biles Nancy Wood Shirley Freeman Jayne King J. T. Freeman Earl Lewis Sue Wood O. A. Ballard Sid Griffin Kenneth Jarrell Bob Forrest Jesse Lewis Louise Andrison Pickett Club Ima McAnally W. E. Chandler Carolyn McAnally Janet Norwood W. A. Close Jim Haley John Cox Florence Chowning George Miller Jr Ellea Jean Norwood N. A. Miller Earl Lee Burt May Carolyn Hinkle Carter-Humble Club Mr. Jaques AAUW Sue Ward Reed Loving Watt Melvin Hart J. Chalmers Herman Ruby Forrest Bertha Sturdevant Ida Hoover Eula Shelton Ella Mae Todd Lena Adair Maude Myrtle Drain Jane Norton Cottingham Mote Stratford Club J. B. King Moore Dess Millsap W. D. Jackson Ott Pruitt Ahloso G.A Latta Juniors Savage Latta High School Criswell Funeral Home Ada Area Murray State Agricultural College Murray College Wadell Altom O. A. Waltom Route 2 Wadell Wendy Heffington Charley M. Heffington Connerville Charles Frederick Williams Charley Williams Route 1 Allen Richard Murray Dial Mr. Archer Oklahoma State Ikensme Rate Bank
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