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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1965

Page

3

Miss Hyla Weaver to Wed James Scrivner in Hobbs

Hobbs New Mexico notices announce the engagement of Miss Hyla Sue Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Benjamin Weaver to James Robert Scrivner of Heavener. The couple plan a August 14 wedding at First Baptist Church Hobbs with Rev Bill Barber officiating.

Thomas Benjamin Weaver Hobbs N.M Hyla Sue Weaver James Robert Scrivner Heavener Scrivner Kenneth Crockett Scrivner Miss Weaver S. E. Patton Stonewall First Baptist Church of Bill Barber University of Oklahoma

Past Matrons Honor Mrs. Vester For Holy Land Work

The Past Matrons Club of District 37 met at Mrs. George Huckleberry’s Konawa home on April 13. Evelyn Roff read The Need of Easter while Bertha Spafford Vester’s lesson Flowers From The Holy Land was presented by Mrs. Aaron Frey. The 84 year old American, known as Mother of Mercy to Arabs and Mother of us all to Palestinians, has cared for children through a famed baby hospital and produced flowers from Palestine with photos and notes.

District 37 George Huckleberry Konawa Evelyn Roff The Holy Land Bertha Spafford Vester Aaron Frey Vester Palestine Arab Middle East Cecil Jones George Dale Ruth Koch Clyde Alletag Bert Harris Marie Rodke Bailey Marie Vincent Zulene Delaplain Olive Alexander Bernice Boyd Alton Hale Violet Hailey Mattie Jones Helen Robnett Ruth Alletag

Miss Amy Connally to Wed Craig C Miller in Stratford

The engagement of Miss Amy Connally to Craig C Miller is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Jeff Connally of Stratford. The wedding will take place August 6 at First Methodist Church Stratford at 730 pm with Rev Robert Barr officiating. Both are employed by the Oklahoma City Public School system.

Amy Connally Craig C. Miller Jeff Connally Stratford Mr. Miller William J. Miller Park Drive First Methodist Church of Robert Barr Miss Connally Stratford High School Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City Miller Ada High School East Central State College

Lee Epplers Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J L Eppler marked their 62nd anniversary at their Ada Oklahoma residence with a family picnic at Wintersmith Park Lodge while Mrs Eppler remained hospitalized at Valley View. Seventeen relatives gathered including Speights Eppler Jim Bartlesville Hobby Johnson Bruce Vogt Judsin Vogt Gene Gibbons Pauls Valley Henry Hudson Paula Vicky Don Summers Donna Mark Noel Neal Mitzie Lester Lillard Byng Wayne Lillard Ted Hudson Jay Kathy Bill Barrett Richard Brett Cindy Tom Hudson Jim Tom Thane and other grandchildren.

J. L. Eppler West Fourth Bob Billy Tami Ada Ted Hudson Jay Kathy Bill Barrett Richard Brett Cindy Tom Hudson Jim Tom Thane

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club Fashion Revue

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunch room with Mrs. Glyn Cornell presiding. Members showcased dresses and suits made in class while guests included Mrs. Bessie Hatchett and others.

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club Glyn Cornell Pat Romine Bessie Hatchett H.V. Burroughs Pug Garrett Thelma Perriman Fort Worth Tex A. J. McCullar Ed Coffey Marvin Briggs Joe Walker Corrine Pederson Ezra Holland Kathy Warren Bert Warren Leo McNinch W. E. McCullar Patsy Coffey Dennis B. T. McCauley Laura Nina Tiffin Gaylan Hooks Kari A. H. Neel Tabor George Pitt Edwards L. L. Miller Laura Johnson Lela Hurt

McLish 4-H Club Holds April Meeting and Events

The McLish Junior 4-H Club met April 19 with Miss Norton and Mr. Black assisting on county record books. Karen Enis and Janice LaCrone demonstrated Table Etiquette, Myria Cannon led Battle Hymn of Republic, a fire drill was approved for the elementary building, and two girl teams and one boy team competed at Ada Round-Up on April 13. The club won the junior division of the model meeting contest and will receive a trophy at the November achievement banquet.

McLish Miss Norton Mr. Black Karen Enis Janice LaCrone Myria Cannon Republic Ada Cindy Foster Danny Reeves Bruce Stewart Janice Karen

Around The County Visits Across Local Families

Rev and Mrs Don Newby and family visited Mr and Mrs Bob Gray and family Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Audie Teel and Reba visited Mr and Mrs Red Stringer and family in Texas Sunday. Mr and Mrs Teel visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy Saturday.

Don Newby Bob Gray Audie Teel Reba Red Stringer Texas Teel Frank Roddy

Byng Lady Doctor Advances Hopeful Home Return

J. L. Caton underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City Friday. His wife Mrs Sylvia Roundtree of Houston and their children keep vigil as Caton recovers, formerly operating a Ada garage and a long‑time Byng and Oakman resident. Four Caton children are Byng High graduates with two younger students still in school.

Dorothy Milligan J. L. Caton Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City Sylvia Roundtree Houston Tex Catons Oakman Caton Ada Byng High School Gloster Jerry Don

Miller family visit noted after East Central graduation

Visiting last week were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Miller and Angela. The text mentions Jerry Miller's postgraduation start after graduating from East Central in January.

Jerry Miller Angela East Central Jerry

Miller Couple Reside in Tulsa After Move to Oil Field Work

The couple settled in Tulsa where the man began work as a chemist for the Sunray-DX Oil Company. He is the son of Mrs Maymee Miller.

Sunray-Dx Oil Company Tulsa Maymee Miller

Hospitalized Mrs Gilbert Christian Visitors Over Easter

Mrs Gilbert Christian has been hospitalized for several days. Many relatives visited during the Easter holidays at the homes of Edward and Mrs Christian and of Mrs Maumee Miller. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Douglas Christian and others from Corpus Christi Denton and Dallas.

Gilbert Christian Edward Christian Maumee Miller Douglas Christian Steve Debbie Bonnie Corpus Christi Tex Carl Christian George Martha Bobby Denton Roy Colley Dallas

Easter Visit Highlights For Porter Family

Mrs. C. E. Porter hosted two sisters over the Easter holidays. Miss Myrtle Elkins from Oklahoma City returned home Monday. Mrs. Dan Flint from Gainesville stayed on to visit a few more days with the Porters.

C. E. Porter Myrtle Elkins Oklahoma City Dan Flint Gainesville Porters

Mrs Sherri Eakens Released From Valley View Hospital

Mrs Sherri Eakens, formerly Miss Sherri Cole, was released after six days of treatment at Valley View Hospital. She remains convalescing at home with her infant daughter cared for by her mother Mrs T L Martin.

Sherri Eakens Valley View Hospital Eakens T. L. Martin Sherri Cole

Harper Family Visit and Church Outing

Mr and Mrs Larry Harper and David visited his parents Mr and Mrs George Harper Sunday. The Harper family attended services at New Bethel Baptist Church. The younger Harpers live in Henryetta where Mrs Harper completes a student teacher assignment and will graduate next month with an English degree from East Central College.

Larry Harper David George Harper New Bethel Baptist Church Harpers Henryetta Harper East Central College

Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named

Grade point totals finalize selection with Linda Barnes earning top honors for the highest average.

Linda Barnes

Four-Year High School Choir Heads to State Meet

Bet tie Taylor stands as class salutatorian after a close second. On Thursday the girls' chorus and trio travel by bus to Norman for the State Music Meet, with Sue Hargraves Donna Manuel Maureen McCarty in the trio and Miss Adelyn Clemmons as their teacher. Both groups, rated Superior at the East Central district meet, will perform Thursday with robes ready for the state event.

Byng School Cougars Ada High School Betty Taylor Kathy Neely Minnie Pearl Charlie Weaver Freewill Baptist Church Johnnie Thompson Philip Minor Mines Jack Fowler Henry Pace Ted Gardner Adelyn Clemmons Bill Koller Norman Sue Hargraves Donna Manuel Maureen McCarty East Central

Army life charms visiting son home on leave

Tim, home for two weeks after basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana, reports changes in the Army with curtains in mess halls and table service. He notes barracks are less crowded and expects to return to Fort Polk May 1 for four months of schooling. Robbie Chaddick also home on leave, will be transferred to Fort Sam Houston Texas after his leave ends.

Milligan Tim Fort Polk Byng Robbie Chaddick Fort Sam Houston Tex

Teagues Visit Billeys in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs J E Teague visited Sunday in the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ted Billey in Oklahoma City.

J. E. Teague Ted Billey Oklahoma City

Meek Family Hosts Daughter and Family This Week

Mr and Mrs D E Meek welcomed their daughter and her husband and children as guests this week, highlighting extended family visiting.

Mrs D. E. Meek

Dalley Family, Meek Lineage and Ada Ties Noted

Mr and Mrs Mack Dalley reside in Pasadena Texas with Mrs Dalley birth name Aileen Meek. Dalley’s parents live at 904 South Cherry Ada. Visiter Mary Ann Shaw now Mrs W G Cox, from Byng, is visiting with her husband and children Billy and Jennie, from Memphis Tennessee, to see her parents Mr and Mrs Al Shaw.

Mack Dalley Kevin Chris Dalleys Pasadena Tex Dalley Aileen Meek Mr. Dalley W. B. Dalley South Cherry, Ada Byng Mary Ann Shaw W. G. Cox Billy Jennie al Shaw Cox Memphis Tenn

April Milligan boating trip brings skating hopes

The Milligan family hauled their new boat to the lake for a spring outing. Paul Milligan insisted weather was perfect for skiing despite lingering cold and sniffles.

Oklahoma Robins Milligan Paul

Meek Family Hosts Brother and Kin For Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs D E Meek welcomed Sunday guests brother Lesley Meek and his wife Karen with son Robert and Alex, expanding a family gathering at their home.

D. E. Meek Lesley Meek Karen Robert Alex

Byng School Gains Oakman Teachers for Next Year

Three teachers from surrounding districts join Byng for the next academic year following Oakman’s annexation. Bill Lee and Mrs J M Nance will teach at Byng, with about 34 Oakman students transferring. Ina Henson from Francis will also join as principal and seventh eighth grade educator. The Board approved purchasing a new school bus to transport Oakman students to Byng.

Byng Oakman Bill Lee J. M. Nance Ina Henson Francis Board of Education

Two One Act Plays Set for Friday Morning

The sg class schedules Friday morning presentations featuring two one act plays. A drama titled Early Frost and a comedy named Dress Reversal will be performed as student works.

Sg Class

Palmers Progress on New Store and Service Station

The Thomas Palmers report steady progress on their new store and service station. They are doing much of the work themselves with help from friends and relatives, and the concrete slab floors are poured while the concrete block walls near completion.

Thomas Palmers Palmers

Ada Kiwanis sponsor for Sue Hargraves' Girls State

Sue Hargraves will attend Girls State this summer sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ada. Mike Stokes and Mike Muncrief took an examination at the American Legion Building last Tuesday April 13 to select a representative for Boys State. Results of the examination have not been announced at this time.

Sue Hargraves Kiwanis Club Ada Mike Stokes Mike Muncrief American Legion

Bond issue sale details on April 8 reviewed

On April 8 a 30000 dollar bond issue was offered to the highest bidders First National Bank Oklahoma City and Oklahoma State Bank Ada at an interest rate.

First National Bank Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Bank Ada

Bond sale funds school improvements plan outlined

Bond approval will fund school upgrades including a new auto mechanics building an addition to the high school and improvements to a frame grade school building. The bond issue passed in a recent district election.

Auto Mechanics

Birthday Supper Held by Mrs Keatley in Union Valley

Mrs. Fred Keatley hosted a large birthday supper Saturday night in Union Valley for her husband Fred. Attending relatives included Mrs. Leek Carpenter of Stratford and Mrs. Hardy Murray with Amy and Marisa from Graham Texas. Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burge of Ada.

Fred Keatley Fred Leek Carpenter Stratford Hardy Murray Amy Marisa Graham, Tex Keatley Jack Burge Ada

Weekend Social Roundup Of Visits And Sympathy

Visiting relatives from Albuquerque, Tulia, Ada, and Stratford spread across Texan towns. The Thompson and Tirey families hosted gatherings while Francis Crabtree vacationed with the Mickey McDaniels family in Ada and attended Easter events in Houston. Sympathy extended to Mrs. Clarence Moore on her father’s death in Shamrock.

Clarence Moore Francis Crabtree Frank Crabtree Mickey McDaniels Ada Houston Tex Astro Dome Stadium Tom Crabtree

Mrs Dea Lance and Mrs C H Boyd in Antlers visit

Mrs Dea Lance and Mrs C H Boyd spent Monday in Antlers with no further details provided in the brief item.

Dea Lance C.H. Boyd Antlers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kappa Kappa Gamma Rush Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Law Miss Amy Connally Lee Epplers Vanoss Club McLish 4-H Union Hill Bettie Taylor H. D. Richardson Royce Bynum Terri and Gary Hamilton Bulova Gem Jewelers W. Main Union Valley Betty Rogers Walter Thompson R. O. Tirey Albuquerque N. M Tireys Thompsons Riley Jennings Jesse Virdia Stephens Ed Stephens Pecan Grove B. M. Stephens E. J. Canel Linda Larry Lonnie Kermit James Johnson Albert Lange Andrew Tulia Shamrock Jimmy Edwards Susan Johnnie Lynch Joel Lynch Borger John Brittain Doug Stinson Charles Davies Allen Safe Deposit Box First National Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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