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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1963

Page

5

Miss Annette Lee Bride Elect Honored At Shower

Miss Annette Lee bride elect of Benny Jones was honored at a miscellaneous shower at Union Hill Baptist Church. Hosted by Yvonne Gray and Betty Cunningham with pink and white decor and a pink rose centerpiece. Attendees listed include numerous families and friends, with vows set for April 19 at Rev. Scott Jones’s home.

Annette Lee Benny Jones Union Hill Baptist Church Yvonne Gray Betty Cunningham Lee John R. Lee Latta Road F. C. Jones Route 2 Ada Scott Jones Jones P. W. Sutton Muriel Reed W. C. Karr Cruse Nolan Roy Bottoms Glen Walker Glen Braden Janet J. B. Jones William Henson Billy James

Adans Attend Vanoss Club Meeting on Oklahoma City Tour

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club met for April with Mrs. Pat Coffey presiding and Mrs. Henry Teel giving the devotional. The group discussed a county-wide educational tour to Oklahoma City April 30 by chartered bus, visiting the state capitol and governor's mansion, with shoe recovering demonstrations valued by members.

Oklahoma City Vanoss Home Pat Coffey Henry Teel Marvin Briggs Thelma Perriman Pontotoc

Francis High School 1916 Class Reunion Draws All Members

Alumni of Francis High School 1916 gathered for a reunion and banquet in the school auditorium. About 80 former students attended, including all living members of the class and former principal Boone Jones. Carla Wilson received the longest tenure award. Dewey Sampson pair won for traveling farthest from Falls Church Virginia. Continentals from McLish High School provided entertainment. New officers named were Glenn Smith president Glen Houser vice president and Louise Mc Comas Yeager secretary.

Francis High School Hazel Huckins Clara Shockley Grace Moore Gale Patterson Lee Charley Salters Leon Lance Boone Jones Carla Wilson Dewey Sampson Falls Continentals McLish High School Glenn Smith Glen Houser Louise McComas Yeager Long Beach Calif Ada Gail Lea Chickasha

Dustin Henderson Birthday Supper Honored Child

Dustin Wade Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Henderson was honored with a supper and gifts on his third birthday April 15 The cake featured Western style decor including rail fence cowboys horses and cactus plants and the inscription Happy Birthday Dustin Guests included his grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson and Mr and Mrs L L Blankenship though the Blankenships were unable to attend due to Mr Blankenship’s illness The honoree parents and grandparents were among the attendees Photographs were taken on color film.

Dustin Wade Henderson Jerry Henderson Dustin Paul Henderson L. L. Blankenship Blankenships Mr. Blankenship

Easter Egg Hunt At Church Of God In Allen

Mrs Paul Miller sponsored an Easter egg hunt on the Church of God lawn in Allen for the Junior department. Thirty nine attended as eggs were hidden and choir practice was held. Sue Whitt won first prize with Lynn Milner taking second and third prizes.

Paul Miller Church of God Allen Jones Sue Whitt Lynn Milner

Hart Club Schedules May Meeting At Mrs Arno Griffith’s

Hart Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs J W Fox home for April. Mrs Arno Griffith led. Mrs Shelby Stanfield led lesson on menu planning. Club reports progress on dress revue and educational tour. A new riding lawn mower was bought for Lightning Ridge Cemetery and a cleanup day held March 30. Two guests attended, cupcakes served. next meeting May 13 with Mrs Arno Griffith.

Hart Home Demonstration Club J. W. Fox Arno Griffith Shelby Stanfield Walterine Miller Cantwell Welcome Wyche Ben Ownbey Cletus Kelley Larry Alvie Griffith Roy Cantwell Simon Young Clay Elaine Jess Kelley May Johnson

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Van Bebber Before May Wedding

Miss Carolyn Van Bebber is to marry William V. Moore May 30. A bridal shower at the Emerson home featured Easter decor with iris tulips and spirea. Guests included family and friends while the couple’s future in Ada was noted.

Carolyn van Bebber William V. Moore Dean Emerson Elizabeth Bentley Emerson Kathryn Boswell East Central State College Miss van Bebber E. V. van Bebber South Francis Vasco Moore Route 4 Ada Carolyn Pearson Jean Cleere Linda Mote Dinah Holbrook

Wiener roast follows GA study by Fittstown church unit

The Jeanne Seaborn Junior Girls Auxiliary of the Fittstown Baptist Church met Thursday afternoon for a missionary program. Barbara Taylor led the meeting and Loretta Sexton read the prayer calendar. After scripture readings and the hymn Thy World Is a Lamp Unto My Feet the program Paper Ink and Love Tell the Story in the Philippines was presented. The group then held a Wiener roast at a nearby site with members Susan Taylor Beverly Auten Margie Hunter Barbara Taylor Beverly Wyche Loretta Sexton Robbie Ardrey Kathryn Ardrey Teresa Myers Sheila Rutherford Bonnie Chronister Kay Harris and new members Donna Moore and Becky Herron. Lavada Jones serves as counselor.

Jeanne Seaborn The Fittstown Baptist Church Barbara Taylor Loretta Sexton Philippines Susan Taylor Beverly Auten Margie Hunter Beverly Wyche Robbie Ardrey Kathryn Ardrey Teresa Myers Sheila Rutherford Bonnie Chronister Kay Harris Donna Moore Becky Herron Lavada Jones

Center Club Programs Quick Meal Planning

The Center Home Demonstration Club met in the Center School dining room for its April session. Mrs. Mig McDonald presided and Mrs. Dee Burdine led a lesson on Quick Meals. The group discussed a Council-wide educational trip to Oklahoma City on April 30 and welcomed and bid farewell to members with gifts and refreshments.

Center Home Demonstration Club Center School Mig McDonald Dee Burdine Oklahoma City

Mrs Bailey To Lead Asbury Guild In Church Year

The Dollie Ward Wesleyan Service Guild at Asbury Methodist Church elected officers for the next conference year. New officers include Mrs Riley Bailey president and Mrs W A Lewis vice president. The group is studying Dimensions in Prayer led by Mrs David Parker.

Dollie Ward Wesleyan Service Guild Asbury Methodist Church Riley Bailey W. A. Lewis Sue Ward Alva Harris Eddy Ballard David Parker Leon Holderfield G. W. Gardner Frank Johnson Orval Ballard H. C. Smalley

Allen Church Attends Sunday School Rally at Colbert

Several members from Allen First Baptist Church joined a Monday rally at Colbert Baptist Church. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. David Forester and daughter, plus local couples and individuals. Afterward Banner Association churches honored Rev. L M Norwood and wife with an old fashioned pounding. The Norwoods are staying at 222 East Seventeenth while he offices at Oak Avenue Baptist.

Allen First Baptist Church Colbert Baptist Church David Forester Rachel Ann Willard Wright Pat Patterson Diana Bobby Priscilla Crabtree Rose Thomas W. R. Overton Fred Taylor Banner Association L. M. Norwood East Seventeenth Oak Avenue Baptist Church

Picnic Follows Easter Services at Allen Assembly

Rev and Mrs Stanley Holman and church members gathered after Easter services at Allen Sportsman Lake for a church picnic and egg hunt for children. Kathy Sanders found the prize egg.

Stanley Holman Assembly of God Church of Allen Allen Sportsman Lake Kathy Sanders

Chickasha Folk Visit Mrs Farmer and Family in Tupelo

Chickasha residents Mrs F G Farmer and her children visited Monday at the home of her father Riley Harmon in Tupelo along with Mrs Harmon and her children.

F. G. Farmer Chickasha Riley Harmon Harmon Tupelo

One Hundred Attend Big Doin at Jennings Ranch Weekend

A large local bash at R. A. Jennings Ranch in Jesse honored Mrs. Jennings for her birthday and Easter. About one hundred guests from Ada Harden City Fitts town Fort Worth New York and nearby towns shared a basket lunch played croquet baseball and horseshoes and exchanged gifts.

Jennings Ranch R. A. Jennings Ranch Jesse Jennings New York Fort Worth Texas Marshall McGehee Earlene Morris and Floyd Roy McGehee Jessee Kris Kristiansen S. A. Winton Fittstown Robert Whitwell Jimmy Morrow Jim Tadlock Ada C. A. Thomason Denise Forrester Mary

Walters Family Reunion Highlights Absent Moons Included

Mr and Mrs W C Walters hosted a full family reunion with all children present for the first time in years. Dinner at home, photos and reminiscences followed, with many relatives from California New York and Oklahoma joining for a Easter picnic and egg hunt at Sportsman Lake.

W. C. Walters Walter 0. C. Moon Bill St. Clair Dennis Timmy Donald John Costa Mesa Calif P. J. Pappas Jimmy Barbara Peter Tommy Amityville N.Y J. D. Caldwell Skipper Carolyn Ada Bill Walters Billy Pat Midwest City Dan Shipman Ringling Alvin Shipman Shipman Vance Hazlewood Whitesboro Tex Maggie Hazeling Donnie Seminole Carl Long Bowie Kathryn Taylor Ronnie Johnny Madill Loreta Stevens David Jackie Kathy Frank Thrasher Henryetta

Hart Club Plans Community Building Work Day

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club met April 11 with Mrs. Joe Daniel presiding. The program covered Short Cuts In Menu Planning and ways to cut grocery costs. An egg casserole was prepared and served to members, and a covered dish luncheon is planned for April 18 at the community building.

Hart Club Frisco Home Demonstration Club Joe Daniel Simon Patton Wendell Price Boda Hisan Alvin Minor Vance Minor Alfred Baylis Mickey Lew Daniel

Bacon Wrapped Hamburgers Broiled to Juicy Finish

Curious cook experiments with wrapping beef patties in bacon before broiling. The method aims to infuse smoky flavor and render fat into the burger as it cooks.

Affianced Couple Honored At April Gift Shower

Miss Lenora Dorgan and fiancé Ronnie Mosley of Galey were honored April 12 at a school gift shower. Hosts were Mrs. Joe Isaacs and Mrs. Van Reed. The couple plans to wed May 22 with cake punch and coffee served. Attendees listed include numerous local families and friends.

Lenora Dorgan Ronnie Mosley Galey Community Joe Isaacs van Reed Miss Dorgan Mr. Mosley J. D. Haney Lillie Parker Alleyne Donaghey Chuck Parker Ruby Burkhart Marie Williamson Bill Wilson Jack McNeal Wilma Erma Joyce Sanders C. C. Willoughby Ed H. Dorgan Ellis Atchison Joan Bobby Shelton Jeff Daniels Tom Myers Dale Myers Vance McNeal Terry Myers Jack Mosley Butch Geneva McCullar Howard Linda Dorgan Jackie Mosley Mike Janie Farmer Tobe Fowler Troy Shackleford J. B. Kite Kathy Hays Delia Schutte Polly Morgan Joy Roberts Carolyn Lewis Hinkle Oren Wood Lillie May Wren Venita Pennington Larry Hinkle Larry Don Nancy Blankenship Mark Mac Donald and Dennis Sue Shreffler Henry Blankenship Melvin Hinkle Oral Phyllis Barnes Roy Glasgow Raymond Blankenship

Circle of First Baptist Church Holds Missions Panel

Darlene Watters Circle of the First Baptist Church of Roff met at Mrs. H. G. Coston’s ranch home east of Roff. The year’s theme is Unto the Stature of Christ with a panel on Enlistment For Missions. Members shared who influenced their decision to work in WMU and discussed “Something to be” rather than “something to do.” The group will meet at 2 p.m. through summer, next gathering with Mrs. Banks on April 23 at 2 p.m.

Darlene Watters First Baptist Church of Roff H. G. Coston Coston Margaret Clampitt Iva Jones Ida Potts WMU Banks Margaret Clamp

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Beatrice Stanford Woman’s Missionary Union Rofs Church Rhynes George Ebriie Earl Tilley Carlton Gerald Tilley E. E. Agee Johnny Wilfong Sue Allen Gibbons Bob Leo Scott Sherry Horace Golden Kirby Lee Tilley Sible Collins Nora Roper Albert Pinley Anita Paul Duncan James Duncan Glen Wallis Bill Briggs Arthur Ebriie R.E. Tilley Joe Hilburn Warren Cunningham Howard Cunningham Sonny Golden Gregg Cook June John Tilley Etta Garrett Myra Nell George Cochran Bob Gray and Sons Audie Teel Robert Golden Dink Binion Steve Bray Charlie Enloe Jim Kirkes Anthony F. L. Cunningham J. W. Haines Harold Haines Mik B. M. Welch Glen Jones James Hayes F. O. Jones Marvin Lee Matt Richardson Fred Jones Ralph Teel Don Newby Delphia Jones Virgil Wilson Marion Williamson Jan George Kay Tatum Phyllis Dansby Horace Bandy Earl Rose Elmer Cochran Helen Vanoss Club Vernon Gasaway Kenneth Gibson Joyce Davenport Charles Floyd Jr Doyal Johnson Clifford Johns Ezra Holland Ruby Warren Joe Walker G. M. Pitt W. E. McCullar M. J. Brewington Jack Hart Shelly Lloyd McIl Church, Virginia Dustin Henderson E. L. Redman Rex Bentley Julia Chapman Mary Ellen Alletag Sylvia Sachs Linda Matheny Dee Hutchings Nancy Thompson Bobby Jean Collings Mary Beth Alexander Mrs. Alexander Peggy Free Alice Faye Broadrick Mary Emerson Center Club Marie Cartwright Vaness Hazel Cox D. P. Wallace L. C. Riddle Bob Austell N. W. Rowe Clevey Wood John Mosier Mrs. Bailey Asbury Guild Allen Church W. L. Knickmeyer Bob Ross Linda Bill Eugene Alford Danny Charley Durant Gene Pete Nona Darrell Rodney Pam Durant Darla Michael Kevin Blue C. C. Salter
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