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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1957

Page

3

Cantwell Domby wed in Oklahoma City ceremony

Miss Mary Lou Cantwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell married Tuesday July 30 in Oklahoma City. The groom William P Domby of Baltimore Maryland is in the Air Force and stationed in Oklahoma City. Roxie Cantwell and David Martin attended the wedding. The couple left for Maryland to visit relatives and Domby will be stationed near Baltimore.

Lightning Ridge Mary Lou Cantwell Roy Cantwell Oklahoma City William P. Domby Baltimore Maryland Air Force Roxie Cantwell Norman Mary Lou David Marstin Mrs. Domby Domby

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs. Eu gene Pock

A Pink and Blue shower was held Wednesday evening in the annex of the First Baptist Church in Vanoss for Mrs. Eu gene Pock. Attending were Mrs. Leo McNinch Gale and Don, Mrs. John Dunn, Mrs. Aun McCullar, Mrs. Boyd Ponder, Mrs. Glen Cornell, Mrs. S. B. Brumley, Folly McCauley, Lonnie Miller, Glenda and Freda, Mrs. Herman Miller, Carolyn, Mrs. Jack Hurt, Mrs. Vernon Gasaway, Jo, Mrs. B. R. Berry and Mary.

Vanoss Eugene Pock First Baptist Church Leo McNinch Gale Don John Dunn Aun McCullar Boyd Ponder Glen Cornell S. B. Brumley Folly McCauley Lonnie Miller Glenda Freda Herman Miller Carolyn Jack Hurt Vernon Gasaway B. R. Berry Mary

Center News Recap From Ada Area Social Roundup

Ada area community notes cover visits among the Johnsons Gray Hansard and related families, church revival attendance at Oil Center, weekend gatherings, fishing with Oren Gray, and local updates on home improvements and college plans. The column lists numerous small social shifts and local happenings.

Vaness News Roundup From Cross Plains And Ada

Local social notes record visits among Cross Plains Ada and surrounding towns. The piece mentions families such as Corsie Champion Pitts Dunn Dunn McNinch Brumley Meeks and various Hal ls relatives and patients including Polly McCauley hospitalized for surgery. It notes Arizona visitors Glen Johnson and son Charlie and old acquaintances reconnecting after decades.

McCaulla and Carver wed in Norman marriage notice

A marriage notice lists William O. McCaulla age 61 of Norman and Winnie Carver age 47 of Norman as newly united in matrimony. The rest of the text includes kitchen tips and a stray mentions of Want Ads with contact numbers.

William O. McCaulla Norman Winnie Carver

Ada Church Wedding of Miss Nancy Lee Elliott and William Clark

Miss Nancy Lee Elliott and Mr. William Clark wed Friday at First Baptist Church Ada. Rev. Roy C. McClung officiated an eight o clock ceremony attended by family from Fitzhugh Atoka Holdenville and Ada with reception afterward. Bride wore white embroidered tulle with Sabrina neckline and a chapel train. Best man James Elliott of Ada and ushers included John Elliott of Dallas and Billy Elliott of Atoka. Out-of-town guests listed from Yukon Oklahoma City Stonewall and Fort Worth among others. Reception featured pale pink decor and corsage bouquets. The couple will reside in Ada after a Colorado Springs wedding trip.

Nancy Lee Elliott William 4. Clark First Baptist Church Roy C. McClung Lee Elliott Fitzhugh Clark Martin Clark Northcrest Drive Riage Dle W. C. Ellie Atoka Jesse Epperson Holdenville Sue Shel Chloe Ann Felkins Wanda Young Lke Felkins Young Chevy Lynn Epperson James B. Elliott Ada Jack Shipe John C. Elliott Dallas Texas Billy Elliott Coy Gibson Guymon Troy Gibson Oklahoma City F. L. Gibson Stonewall Norris G. Price Kerb J. Felkins Colorado Springs Colorado John Gibson Johnnie Yukon Wayne McDaniel Cindy Joe Norris Fort Worth Newton Wall Charlotte Jewell Flanigan Duncan Sheila Raffle

Rally Round the Flag Boys review and book notes

In Max Shulman’s Rally Round the Flag Boys a Putnam’s Landing base stirs local comic mayhem led by Lt Guido di Maggio and the Army’s Capt Walker Hoxie. The piece notes other upcoming titles including Milovan Dudas and Tom Lea works with media buzz and publishing plans.

Putnam's Landing Connecticut New England Guido di Maggio Comfort Goodpasture Grady Metcalf Army Walker Hoxie Corp Opie Dalgrymple

Rehearsal Dinner Held at Aldridge Hotel in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs R Earl Craig hosted a rehearsal dinner in the Aldridge Hotel dining room at 7 p m on Thursday August B. Attendees included Mrs June Polk Mr and Mrs W C Jackson Mr and Mrs Ralph Howard Kathy Mary Ron Estelle Agee Mrs Carmen Kite and Mary Wimbish plus Mr and Mrs Martin H Clark.

Oklahoma City R. Earl Craig June Polk Holdenville W. C. Jackson Wewoka Ralph Howard Kathy Mary Ron Guthrie Estelle Agee Carmen Kite Mary Wimbish Martin H. Clark Aldridge Hotel

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Myra Berryman in Ada

Mrs Myra Berryman of Ada hosts a large surprise birthday party Saturday evening at her home. Attendees include family from Oklahoma City Bebee Spaulding Norwalk Francis and Ada with many relatives and friends. Musical numbers were performed by Jesse Muncrief Judy Muncrief Ruth Hill Elvina Hill and three Oakman girls. Refreshments of cake and punch were served.

Qakman Elemer Lee Ada Myra, Berryman Jean Ainsworth J. B. Berryman Oklahoma City Edward Berryman Bebee Hildrey Brown Santa Clara Calif Winefred Berryman Norwalk Leon Berryman Spaulding B. J. Ainsworth Linda Janice Ronnie J. B Berryman Gene Dewayne Denice Karen Barnum Charlie Kay Rebee Elmer Lee Calvin Edna Scroggins Katy Wilson L. A. van Horn Danny Francis

Hart Club Plans Cemetery Signs and Health Talks

Hart Ten HD club members and families meet at Mrs. Alvie L. Griffiths to plan cemetery sign projects for Lightning Ridge Cemetery and discuss weight control education. They schedule August 19 sign work at Mrs. Perry Owens and foresee September 9 inspection deadline for canning and sewing exhibits.

Perry Owens

Goodneighbor Club Meets in Haines Home

UNION HILL The Goodneighbor Club met with Mrs. Ina Haines on Wednesday August 7 Prayer was by Mrs. Lela Rose Daisy Binion was elected new secretary and treasurer taking Mrs Lena Cochran s place Mrs Cochran is building a new home and calls it a big project The minutes were brought to date by Mrs Binion Bible Study continued finishing the Book of Deuteronomy Those present included Mrs Oma Enloe Mrs Lillie Karr Mrs Lela Rose Mrs Roxie Golden Mike and Linda Mrs Emma Cassady Mrs Betty Cunningham Mrs Lula Keeling and Mrs Daisy Binion The next meeting will be with Mrs Lavona Jones on August 21

Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Ina Haines Lela Rose Daisy Binion Lena Cochran

Miss Burk And Lt Griffith Plan Wedding

Miss Shirley Ann Burk and Lt Joe Tom Griffith of San Angelo Texas visited his parents Friday night. They plan to marry near mid November and will reside in San Angelo where Griffith teaches at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Final wedding plans to be announced.

Hart Shirley Ann Burk Joe Tom Griffith San Angelo Texas Alvie Griffith Mary Ann Lt Griffith Goodfellow Air Force Base

Ranch owners spurn offers amid publicity and wealth

The ranch owners have reportedly turned down all offers. They cite excessive publicity and ample funds as reasons, saying they already have enough money and do not want to sell.

W. Be. Knickmeyer

Double Bridal Showers for Mrs McDonald and Mrs Lillard

A bridal shower was held at the school lunch room on Thursday night for Mrs Ernest McDonald and Mrs Norris Lillard. Hosts Alma Brooks and Chester Treas served cake and Koolaid after gifts were opened to a long list of guests including Lois Clifford Helen Leader Edna Cooper Jean Wofford Wilma Lou Wofford Lavonda Cooper Beatrice Former Willie Williams Mae Brooks Chester Treas Alma Brooks Phyllis Sanders Luetta Brooks Thompson Shirley Nova Virginia Odra Sweat Connie Leis Lillard Pat Fortner Betty Lottie Watford Ruth Ruby June Luke Cross Marcine Johnston and others. Gifts were sent by Marcine Brooks Jake Treas Izzie Sweat Patsy Young and Granny Kerr.

Lula Ernest McDonald Norris Lillard Alma Brooks Chester Treas Lois Clifford Helen Leader Edna Cooper Jean Wofford Wilma Lou Wofford Lavonda Cooper Beatrice Former Willie Williams Mae Brooks Chester ‘Treas Phyllis Sanders Luetta Brooks Thompson Shirley Nova Virginia Odra Sweat Connie Leis Lillard Pat Fortner Betty Lottie Watford Ruth Ruby June Luke Cross Marcine Johnston Marcine Brooks Jake Treas Izzie Sweat Patsy Young Granny Kerr

Hart News Notes Social Visits and Local Meetings

Mrs. Cora Mercer visits with Grace Johnson and May Johnson, Royce Griffith injured in a fall is seen by Alva Johnson. Families including Griffths Cantwells Stanfields and Johnsons host and attend gatherings in Hart with kin and friends. A picnic in Sulphur features J S Stanfield Alma Dunn Mamie Soloman and the Lu- part of a longer event.

Grace Johnson May Alva Johnson Royce Griffith Jack Griffth Teresa Royce Edith Ann Chevy! Sue Jack National Guard Stanfield Alma Dunn Mamie Soloman

Local Families Gather For A Sunday And Saturday Visits

A list of visits and gatherings from the Dawson area shows Mr. and Mrs. Buel Belcher of Wichita Kane and others meeting with the Cantwells Ownbeys Griffiths and Johnsons. The passage notes community bonds and tuberculosis association efforts to improve local health.

Buel Belcher Wichita, Kane Leroy Cantwell Sharon Lee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Cantwell Center News Mrs Rae Garrest J. T. Johnson Dwayne of C. T. Johnson Mrs. Hill Lawrence Lane Oren Gray Kitty Hansard Blanche Maierhofer Chicago, Ill Charles Buddy) Wool Mrs. Clevy Wood Joe Carl Gray Connerville Crew Gray Francis Lantz Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Pentecostal Holiness Church Oil Center Billy Rice Pug Garrett of Center Robbie Henry Joe and Rita Sharon McDonald Linda Iscue Mrs. Malerbofe Herbert Johnson Mrs. C. T. Johnson Joyce Ann Mrs. L. C. Riddle Effie Morris Caroline Nickles Barbara Grove Bonnie Bennett Rae Garrett Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett Hansel Burk Marjorie Strider of Marjorie Strider Fred Henson Ar- Jin Martin Joe Gray N.C. Garrett Roberta Escue Vaness News Vernon Galaway W. F. Corsie Alice Champion Cross Plains Tex George Pitts Corsie Champion Pitts Arizona Glen Johnson Eucson Ariz Ezra Holland Iag Johnsons Dwight Smith Don Dunn Mary Dunn Earl Davis Nettie Childers Charlie Ray Johnson Tucson Don McNinch East Central Bernice Watts Douglas Louisville, Ky McCauley Polly McCauley Valley View Hospital Don Houk Debbie Chickasha M. E. Hall Anita McCullar Luther McKinley Leo McKinley Earl Gasaway Clyde Konawa Mrs. C. A. Berger Shawnee Mrs. A. Walls W. A. Graves John Meeks Mr. Meeks Mr. Graves Luther McKinley Home Roy Briggs Qi] Center Marvin Briggs Burns Richard Negle Davenport Iowa B. B. Tiffin Pat Mike Sasie Tiffin Calvin Rogers Suzanne Bunny Rogers Latta Marley Clay Patsy Frank Rogers Gayle W. E. Miller Abloso Frankie Chambers Frank Chambers Charlie Chambers Earl Gagaway Vernon Gaseway Marion Chambers Emton Thomas Frankie Fleetwood Tam Clark Alrs William Hl. Clar Ada Weekly Shulma Doubleday Garden City Milovan Dulas Frederick A. Praeger, Inc Little, Brown King Ranch Tom Lea Publishers' Weekly Kleberg Mrs. Berryman J. M. Nance M. A. Lancaster Gussie Lillard Scott Jones W. J. Guest Ab Mounger Angie Wright Maurice Current Lonnie Lonnie Wast Edith Wommack Jon Ann Coral Hodges Richard Jesse Muncrief Judy George Carter Ruth Hill Elving Alta Isaacs Janella Pevehouse Cora Pendergrass Curjtis Hogue Cathy Hart Club J. D. Stanfiel B. B. Ownby B. V. Ownbey Miss Mote John Stinson B.B. Ownbey Arno Griffith Grace Soutee Willie Rebecca Nancy Jane E. V. Ownbey Matt Heimer, Jr J. S. Stanfield May Johnson Martha Mote Alvie L. Griffith Richard Soutee Haines Miss Burk Lt. Griffith Harvey Shipman Mattress and Rug Shop Enost Ada, Okla Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Lillard Hart News Cora Mercer J S. Stanfield Lee Jones Rosa Thompson Miss. May Johnson Stratford Lethe Johnson Tucson, Ariz George Allen King Pickett Jack Griffith W. J. Morrison of Rots Sharon Sgt Paul Parker Corley Lester L. Luton Ther Dawson B. Ownbey Teresa, Royce Cheryl Sue M. P. Ownkey Marty Ann Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Elgin Bulova GEM Credit Jewelers the Youths Jeweler Pheag
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