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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1962

Page

7

Allen Courtesy Honors Bride in Wedding Shower

Mrs. Lois Long hosted a wedding shower for bride Linda Kay Knighton at her Allen home. Guests included many listed companions, with a white linen gift table centered by roses and refreshments served after gift display.

Lois Long Allen Linda Kay Knighton Roy Saflarrans Betty Evett Grace Walker Sarah Dodson Ella Rinehart Reva Carter Horace Hamilton Bobby Ray Ruth Davis Virgil Guy Dale Kimbrell Faye Norman Walker Miller R. L. Morris Doyle Marie Clark Turner Loyd Canaday Kim Rinehart Betty Lee Russell Kimbrell Mary Burks Magdalene Joyner Ora Huckeby A.M. Miller Will Kerr Barbera Rinehart Goldie Rinehart J. D. Collins Reuben Huffstaler

Frisco Club Members Reveal Secret Pals at Meeting

Frisco Home Demonstration Club met August 9 at the clubhouse. Mrs. Reba Daniel gave the devotional from John 1, followed by prayer led by Mrs. Bessie Baylis. The August lesson covered footwear care and selection. Members drew secret pals for a gift exchange and set September 16 as the next meeting date due to opening day of the county fair. Mrs. Coy Byrd hosted with cake and Kool-Aid for ten members and two children.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Reba Daniel John Bessie Baylis Coy Byrd Alfred Baylis Simon Patton Alvin Minor Windell Price Vance Minor Jim Marshall Homer Herron Joe Daniel Vickie Mickey Lew Martha Mole

Mrs Burks Shower Honoree At Pink and Blue Event

Mrs Pete Evest hosted a pink and blue shower at her home Friday evening for Mrs Franke Burks assisted by Mrs Robert Knighten Mrs Lois Rinehart and Mrs Nevell Reeves. Guests included numerous local ladies and noted hostesses among a long list of attendees.

Pete Evest Allen Franke Burks Wesley Rincharl Paul Miller Clyde Nickell Ella Sanders Emma Cuteningham Tom Collins Lloyd Cannady A. M. Miller Jack Chiles Betty Bell Eunice Isaacs W. A. Cottrell Ella Plunk Robert Knighten Betty Evett Ella Rinehart Nevel Reeves Edna Lierhore Bert Palmer Leon Kidwell Virgil Guy Doyle Blackburn Myrtle Wolf Faye Wallace B. E. Woodell Arles

Assembly Of God Schedules Revival

The First Assembly of God Church will host a revival starting Sunday with evangelists Rev. and Mrs. L B Rice from Tulsa. Services begin each evening at 7 30 and the pastor Rev Franklin Jones invites everyone to attend.

Assembly of God First Assembly of God Church L. B. Rice Tulsa Franklin Jones

Miss Terry Haney Weds John Bennett in Ada

Miss Terry Haney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Powell of St. Adele Quebec and Lausanne Switzerland, marries John Bennett son of Mrs. Virgil Ball of Oklahoma City. Ceremony at 4 pm Monday at the bride’s godparents home 1200 Shaw Drive officiated by Dr Merbert Tays. The couple will reside at 901 South Broadway Ada Oklahoma. Out of town guests include the bridegroom’s parents and the Haney and Ball families.

George Powell St. Adele Quebec Canada Lausanne Switzerland Terry Haney John Bennett Virgil Ball Oklahoma City Bennett Orel Busby Shaw Drive Merbert Tays First Presbyterian Church John A. Haney N. B.haney Joseph A. Walker Zebulon Jackson Joe Looney Ada Weekly News Webster Darden Tyler Texas Francis Bennett East Central State College University of Oklahoma South Broadway Barbara Haney Tulsa

Mrs Thornton Is Honoree At Anticipation Shower

A large number of friends attended a garden party shower honoring Mrs. Thornton. The event featured pink roses and blue diaper cups with coffee cake and punch as refreshments. Guests included a long list of relatives and notable neighbors, with hostesses coordinating the evening at home.

Mrs. Thornton Earl Farris Lillie Parris Grace Walker Otis, Vinson Sheila Wilda Eubank Janice Butler Joyce Pegg Cecil Huckeby Anna Darris Walker Miller Linda Wheeler Stella Bryant Bonnie Jones Leona Dean Bryce Luke Liberty Orick Lucille West Bill Hooper Dean Walker Dan Olive Peay Beverly West Clarenne’ Gray Ethel Gray Lia Blackburn George Bain A. E. Craft Marvin Francis Josie Chiles Clara Blackburn Tha ‘Tillery Lois Rinehart Virgil Ramsey Lona Prewitt Faye Wallace iLois Long Sarah Dodson George Casper Tona Gilmore Pat Shires Betty Evett Eunice Isaacs John Butler Frankie Patterson Jeanette Douglas G. Weaver J. 1 Jones Earl Phares

Roberts Host Family Get Together Near City

The Ida Tucker family reunion gathered Sunday at Cris Roberts home northwest of the city. Five of Mrs. Tucker’s six children attended along with Morris Tucker and his son Jackie from Bellflower California. Guests included Jimmie Tucker from Burbank California, Hubert Tucker and son Herbie of Van Nuys, Hugh Stansbury and children Sammie Jerry Johnnie Donna and Beth of Pomona, Dusty Eeds and children Debbie Orlis and Lynn of Yukon, Oris Roberts and children Kaye Tony and Judy of Ada, and Dewayne Tucker with Larry Brenda and Lee of Van Nuys.

Ida ‘Tucker Cris Roberts Hugh Stansbury Sammie Jerry Johnnie Donna Beth Pomonia Calif Dusty Eeds Debbie Orlis Lynn Yukon Oris Roberts Kaye Tony Judy Ada Dewayne Tucker Larry Brenda Lee Van Nuys

Vaness Club Votes School Sewing Project

The Vaness Home Demonstration Club approved making curtains for the school lunchroom and set August 2 at 1 30 p m for a workday in the home economics department. Mrs Ed Coffey presided with Mrs A J McCullar presenting the devotional. The program featured foot comfort by Mrs Gaylon Hooks and hose care by Miss Martha Mote. Refreshments were provided by Mrs G C Coveell and Mrs N J Brewington.

Martha Mote G. C. Coveell N. J. Brewington Mote Alva Johnson G. Pitts Neel McCullar A. J. MecCullar Remmel Tiffin Gaylon Hooks Lonnie Miller

Last Adams Triplet Son to Marry Shirley Walker

Miss Shirley Walker and Hayrell Joseph Adams will wed on Saturday August 18 at 3 p.m. in Tenth Avenue Methodist Church Amarillo Texas. The couple will celebrate with a reception in the church fellowship hall. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Walker of Amarillo and he is the son of Mr and Mrs W A Adams of Stratford. Adams works at the Veterans Hospital in Amarillo and finished Stratford High School. In 1953 Marrell was the last of the Adams triplet sons to marry.

Shirley Walker Hayrell Joseph Adams Tenth Avenue Methodist Church Amaville Texas Jim Walker Amarillo W. A. Adams Stratford Veterans Hospital Marrell Adams’ Lriptet

Four ECSC Students Hold Summer Church Posts

Four members of the Wesley Foundation at ECSC are employed in church work this summer. Vicky Harvey serves at the Methodist Home in Tablequah. Richard Swink and Earl Hammonds work at Texoma Campground in Kingston. Bob Martin directs youth at the First Methodist Church in Pauls Valley.

Wesley Foundation Methodist Church Vicky Harvey Methodist Tablequah Richard Swink Earl Hammonds Texoma Kingston Bob Martin First Methodist Church of Pauls Valley

Wildlife Social Leads to Oakman Melon Party Attendees

Wildlife expert spoke at Oakman melon party while local residents including Mrs J C James, Mary, Frank James, Olen and others visited, with Friday and Saturday exchanges noting visitors from Stratford and Oklahoma City. A baby born Aug. 7 to Dennis and Mrs McDaniel was reported, naming Da jand.

Dennis’ McDaniel Oklahoma City Melvin Walker Jeroy Bennie Ownbey Linda Marvin McCurdy Dees Daniels

Frisco Community Notices and Visits Across Stonewall

Frisco area residents shared visits and travels among families in Stonewall and nearby towns. People like Mrs Lynnia Horton and Mrs Mildred Melton visited Verna McCurdy while Neville Pennington shopped in Tulsa. Numerous kinfolk gathered for meals, church revival, and summer activities, with many in Ada, Stratford, Duncan, and surrounding communities visiting relatives and attending local events.

Lynnia Horton Christias Martin Inez Pennington Mildred Melton Verna McCurdy

Marriages and a nod to early playing cards

Ada residents Eddie W. Wood 23 weds Patricia Ann Benton 22. John L. Bennett 27 wed Terry E. Haney 2h. Arthur Lee Chaney 26 of Hartshorne wed Dorothy Lee Chaney 3%. An old note claims early European cards were made only for nobility and painted by hand, per Mr and Mrs A B Brown of Dal.

Eddie W. Wood Ada Patricia Ann Benton John L. Bennett Terry E. Haney Arthur Lee Chaney Hartshorne Dorothy Lee Chaney A. B. Brown Dal

Stratford Area Personal News Shuffles and Visits

Miss Chery Mellon visits Mrs. Blackburn in Valley View Hospital where a seven pound girl was born August 9. Unnamed as of last report. Mr. L. E. Ballard and sons visit Ed Varnadore and Ruthie. Mrs. Lynnia Horton goes to Rigsby orchard for canning in extreme heat. Claude Horsley rode with Stratford Roundup Club in Ada parade and grand entry. Jerry Robbins and family visit Fletcher and Wanda Snipes after Biloxi trip. Charlie Whitaker visits J. C. Martin. Darrel McDonald visits Karl Wade Pennington. Lottie McClure and Patsy Ada along with Vera Rambo visit Frank and Olen James. Ronnie Lynn Daffin, infant, has whooping cough at Valley View Hospital. Alvis McDaniel visits Dale Melton and Cheryl.

Jack Marshall Tucumeari N.M Sid Jim Estelline Waters Ard Marshell Jack Fumore Benton Henry Marshall Stonewall Lillie Marshall Shapner Wayne Nadine James Sid “Marinez Pennington Shall George . Barnes O. Sutton Oil Jerry Robbins Marshalls Center Bob Lindsay Margarett Peargin Page Loretha Oil Center Fletcher Wanda Snipes Paso Robles Catif Odn Crisp Stratford Stephanie Sills Henry Little Ruthie Varnadore Grand Prairie Tex Satur Oklahoma City Alsolday Jim Marshall Springlake E. E. Smith Daugh' Park Vis- Karl Wade Pennington Anthony Minor Alvin Minor Belle Stegall Schley First Baptist Church Windell Price J. C. James Sandra Orvillee Mary Jennifer Enloe Price Pree Claude Horsley Simon Patton L. E. Ballard Mark and Keith Donald Cheryl Melton Chery] Mellon Flavdell Blackburn Valley View Hospital Ronnie Lynn Daffin Mr. and Mrs. Red " Daffin

Mrs Haines Hosts Goodneighbors Club Meeting

The Goodneighbor Club gathered at Mrs Ina Haines home with Mrs Barbara Newby presiding and Mrs Lela Rose leading prayer. Laura Haines reported secretary notes and thanked readers. members shared Romans verses and summer quick meal ideas. Refreshments followed, and the next meeting is planned by Mrs Emma Jones for August 15.

Goodneighbor Club Ina Haines Barbara Newby Lela Rose Laura Haines Kathy Roxie Golden Linda Mike Lillie Karr Daisy Binion Bettie Cunningham Emma Jones Lavona Jones Patti Lea Jimmy Cunningham

Mrs Taylor and mother travel to Vincennes Ind

Mrs Vergie Taylor and her mother Mrs Cora Avra leave Ada by bus for Tulsa then train to Vincennes Indiana to visit Mrs Avra’s daughter Rebecca Snipes in Cushing and Mrs Mary Taylor in Monetroe City for about two weeks. Family members Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell Sr and Jr and Ruthie join dinner guests at Oklahoma City.

Vergie Taylor Cora Avra Ada Tulsa Vincennes Ind Avra Fittstown Rebecca Snipes Cushing Indiana Taylor Fletcher Wan Harvey Mitchell Sr Harvey Mitchell Jr Oklahoma Maraschino City Cherries

Bike accident injures girls near Francis

Two Oakman sisters, Rosetta Golden 14 and Kay 10, suffered injuries when their bicycle skidded on gravel east of Francis while dodging an oncoming car. Rosetta was unconscious about 20 minutes, Kay had minor cuts. Both were treated at Valley View Hospital and released. parents said they were doing well Tuesday. Another county incident saw Freddie Felske 35 of Wynnewood broken leg after falling from a rooftop near Lovelady, admitted to Valley View.

Oakmen Community Francis Rosetta Golden Kay Valley View Hospital Ada Valley View Raymond Golden Oakman Freddie Felske Wynnewood Lovelady Felska

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lois Hancock Wallie Poplin Glenda Francis Janet Douglas Fred Reynolds de' Anna Rinehart Benny Prentice Naren Knighten Sarah Ann Ray Ben McCown Conan Doyle Luther Moss Guy Pepy Betty Brown Bill Orick M. L. Crawfford Lester Sachey Frisco Club Mrs. Burks Sandra Nlon Harvey Bain Betty Kime Blue Brell Shower Sharon Doyle Audra Bohantesy Nan Alvin Drake Harvey Buller Je Clasdia Murphy Thorn Butler Ton Vance Revels Dénwere Grace’ Walker Iver Sells Agnes Taylor Denman Eubank Thornton Adarand Summer the Roberts Family Vaness Club Adams ECSC J.C. James Frank James Olen She Snipes Alva Pennington Pat Miller Bray Spet Gene Summers Gene Chuck Murray Alvis LaVanna Phnaughn McDaniel James Cape Dennis McDaniel Darla da Joyce Clastine Pierce Vid Carroll Union Hill Lynnia Horton Murrell Larry Dale Harrell Gene Peonington Miss Sue Woods Cleta Bowerman Phyligs, Ada Juanita Meeks Bessie Bradley Ernoon Thomas Mevonnell Anadarko Frisco MNS Neville Pennington Naomi Tiner Neoma Bradley Mrs Charlie Horsley Shawnee Myrtle Little Mrs. Neville, Pennington Kath Wade Dale Jones Lowell Wood Leroy McDaniels Coleman Penning Orlan Deeston Nelda Sue Roy Karl Wade F. Snipes George Tiner Joe Maddox City Ida Snipes Marvin Sybel Reed Mike Martin Ahleso J. C. Martin Kenneth Charlie Wright Vaness Wanda Snipes Cliff Kuykendall, Heavener Ted Cox Karl Wade Pennington Darrell McDonald Joan Hallard Mark Weith Alla Bea Clark Ing Ethel Varna- Stratford Hore Neema Bradley Stors Oakman Sportsman Club William Carter Broken Bow Ressa Puiesis Merchester Ewing Visi Hal Tony Martin Heath OU Center Jhoul Ee Decker Stratford Las Esciay Miles 9 Alse Cher Paul Cameron Claude Lee Ralph Horsley Gary Lindsay Claude Joyce Tyree Rolf Roy Gray George Anne 4. C. James Charlie Nelson Coy Byrd Davis Velmar Sanders Boda Hisan Mr. Baylis Asher Bessie Bowerman Tucson Ariz Corky Snipes Duncan Joe Meeks Joe Leslie Zoa White George Minor Grover Barnes Grover Jack Barnes Peggy Henry Jimmie Aline Brandon Byng Jack*Barnes Odell Daniel Drew Barnes Joe Morgan Jean Lwater Bridge Myrtle Roberts Joe Morgans Jack West Téir West Vance Minror Dale C. West Mr. West Mary West Clara Kennedy Dora Daniel John Daniel Valarie John Daniels Mildred Powers Leonard Daniel Tamara Barry Leonard Jonna Jand Shirly Tisdale Johnna Barbara Brady Sherry ‘Witherspoon Carrie Sims John Allred Sims Hugh Allred Jimmie Cupps Five Mile Cemetery Alfred Valerie Cottril Valley,View Hospital Lass Henry Odus Wiles Ils WR. Robbins Kentucky Stephanie Glenda Mobley Robbins Robbins and Browns Mev A. R. Johnson Ted Bud Brooks Boda Hisaw Shirley Frank Burns Coalgate Jerry Fielder Steve and Gregg Ibery Kenny Hawkins Hicksaws Mark and Keith Ed Varnadore Ruthie Rigsby Biloxi Miss Florida Charlie Whitaker J.C. Martin Darrel McDonald Lottie McClure Patsy Vera Rambo Sherry Ryan's Alvis McDaniel Dale’ Melton Cheryl Mrs. Haines Goodneighbors Club Yours THE ADA Evening News
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