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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

16

Hart Home Demonstration Club Plans Fair Exhibits

The Hart Home Demonstration Club met at May Johnsons with eleven members and three visitors. Plans were set to prepare fair exhibits and reimburse Alvie Griffith for Farm and Home Conference travel. Members discussed color schemes texture decor and floor coverings while listing home improvement goals. The September meeting will be with Mrs Evert Summers.

Hart Home Demonstration Club May Johnson E. V. Ownbery J. S. Stanfield Thelma Perriman Alvie L. Griffith Alvie Griffith Arno Griffith Shirley Perry Owens Grace Johnson Alva Johnson Velta Evert Summers

Byng Mothers Begin Back To School Sewing Effort

Snowing in August seems odd yet Pontotec County mothers toil over back to school sewing as hundreds prep outfits for kids. The Byng Home Demonstration Club Sewing Clinic runs daily while fabrics shift to prints velveteen corduroy and corduroys, with Mrs Thelma Dellinger guiding the effort and several mothers joining in.

Pontotec County Mommie Byng Home Demonstration Club Byng Home Economics Thelma Dellinger Byng Home

Soft Touch Dress Patterns Offer Simple Seasonal Flair

The ad touts a basic jack et dress and a Spring-Summer Fashion Book with many sizes from 12 to 46 and 5% extra yardage options. It promotes pattern 2699, pricing, ordering via Pattern Bureau Ada Weekly News, and delivery details with color designs for all ages.

Ada Weekly News Ada Okla Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Former Adan

Mrs. John Baker of Cedar Grove hosted a pink and blue shower for former Cedar Grove resident Mrs. Gene Wheeler, who grew up as Marjorie Ann Phillips. Guests registered gifts, games were played, and refreshments served. the event featured many attendees from the area and was followed by related Homemaker club activities and planning for future meetings.

John Baker Cedar Grove Gene Wheeler Kenneth Jones Woodrow Phillips Cal West Charley Shockley Jay Norris C. D. Stevens Robert West Louis West Dora Hooser Isom Harris Lydia West Lorene Harris J. C. Scroggins Pearl Surgnier Orval Stevens Edd West

Marriages in Ada and nearby towns listed

A list of marriages including G R Deatherage 84 Ada to Beulah McGee 64 Ada Hubert Gargis 54 Ada to Davie Patton 44 Ada Robert Chronister 21 Fitstown to Shirley Ruth Hice 18 Stonewall Route 4 Kenneth Gray 23 Caddo Route 3 to Irene McCarty 22 Bryan Claude Delozier 31 Ada to Lela McBee 23 Ada C W Hixson 20 Lindsay to Lous Rose 16 Lindsay Lynn Dale Doverspike 20 Durant to Cherie Ann Anderson 19 Durant Harold E Reaves 35 Norwalk to Willie Frye Logsdon 37 Durant Olen Ray Henderson 21 Ada Route 2 to Gloria Sue Stephens 15 Ada Route 5 Monroe Tennell 30 Roff to Geneva Dilbeck 20 Sulphur.

G. R. Deatherage Ada Beulah McGee Hubert Gargis Davie Patton Robert Chronister Fittstown Shirley Ruth Hice Stonewall Kenneth Gray Caddo Irene McCarty Bryan Claude Delozier Lela McBee C. W. Hixson

Center rack rule for baking cookies with browning tweak

The guide advises placing cookie pans on the oven center rack and shifting the pan to a higher rack for a few minutes if the tops do not brown sufficiently.

Fitzhugh Home Demonstration Club Plans Charity Minstrel

The Fitzhugh Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunch room on Friday. Officers led the session with Mrs. Judd Renfro presiding. Members discussed fair exhibits and decided to present them at the September meeting. A play book for a Negro Minstrel show to raise funds for the club treasury was chosen by a motion from Mrs. Lee Elliott and seconded by Mrs. A P Young. Demonstrations covered interior color schemes wall finishes fabrics and color schemes for homes. Miss Martha Mote gave a very interesting demonstration on color schemes for homes while refreshments were served by Mrs. Leonard Morgan and Mrs. Shelby Robinson to several members including Mrs. James Windyard Mrs. Lee Elliott and others. Baby news announced the birth of Kevin Scott Stanfield on August 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stanfield of Morenci Arizona. Another birth noted for Patricia Ann Bennett in Grand Rapids Michigan on August 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bennett.

Vanoss Home H. D Welch Aliene Miller Stillwater L. Jones T. Perriman R. Stevens Pitt Glen Cornell Mettie Miller Frank Rodgers A. H. Neel Brewington Ector McCullar Dorothy Sliger Jones Fitzhugh Home Judd Renfro Lee Elliott A. P. Young Club Treasury Opa Felkins Lucille Young Leonard Morgan Martha Mote Shelby Robinson James Windyard Opal Felkins Anna Stark Alma Stewart Fletcher Watson Phyllis Belt

Frisco Home Demonstration Club meeting reports Aug

Eighteen members and three visitors attended the Frisco Club meeting presided by Mrs. Emily Hisaw. Worship songs and talks covered color schemes, texture and floor covering. Secret Pals were revealed and new names drawn for the coming year. Visitors included Mrs. Elva Trease, Joe Ann Thompson and Sandra Baylis. Neighbors enjoyed music from Mr. Leonard Archer. School begins August 23 at Union Hill with teachers Oma Enloe and Lela Rose. Families traveled to Medicine Lodge for summer work and local visits were noted.

Frisco Home Lurene Herion Lolita Herion Thelma Lance Emily Hisan Bessie Baylis Lillian Thompson Belle Stegall Mildred Johnson Edith Price Sarah Stegall Annie Forehand Estell Henry Georgia Barnes Reba Daniels Gear Leonard Archers Lewis Archer Union Hill Oma Enloe Lela Rose Brenda Bland Donald Lamb Norma Sweeney

Family selects name for newborn son August ninth

Stanley Hicks Goodman Jr is the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goodman born August 9, weighing nine pounds fourteen ounces. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurley of Union Hill. Mrs. Goodman is Violet Irene Hurley of Union Hill, now residing in Oklahoma City. County Lassies back with big ideas recall Farm and Home Conference at Oklahoma A. and M. campus in Stillwater. Delegates from the county attended for first or 50th time, enjoying a three day event from August 9 to 13.

Stanley Hicks Goodman Jr Stanley Goodman Stanley Jr Tom Hurley Union Hill Goodman Violet Irene Hurley O Oklahoma City Oklahoma A. & M Stillwater Fach County Pontotoc County Oklahoma A. and M. College A. L. Griffith Hart Dee Harris Roff R. J. Ritter Pickett Agnes Stark Homer Martha Mote Maggie Stephens Pecan Grove Thelma

County women conference sparks ideas for homes and peace

Delegates found sessions on farm home design and remodeling brightened county homes with new ideas. News photography and editing attracted strong interest among county women. Roundtables for community and news editors offered rich insights. Lectures on World Peace moved listeners to act. Attendees report changes spreading in the county as they share what they learned, and delegates intend to spread ideas beyond themselves.

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Ada couple welcomes Kathryn Sue Teel daughter

Mr and Mrs Eugene Teel of Ada greet a baby girl born Wednesday August 11 at 5 44 am in Valley View Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 12 ounces The Teels also have another daughter and share family joy over the new arrival Kathryn Sue joins their family with the older sister already at home

Eugene Teel Ada Valley View Hospital Kathryn Sue Teels

Union Hill Sunday Services and Visitors Attendance

Attendance was good Sunday morning at Union Hill with all teachers present. Sunday school superintendent N. L. Garrett and Bible class teacher Rev. Frank Cunningham led sessions. The recently organized young people’s class, taught by Mrs. Lena Atkinson, included the junior class led by Mrs. Lavona Jones and primary class led by Mrs. Lela Rose. Visitors Harold Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Balin of Walnut Grove and Arch Neighbors of Oil Center attended Sunday night. Sunday night program featured Mrs. Lela Rose, Mrs. Lillie Karr, Mrs. George Cochran, Mrs. Lena Cochran, Mrs. Bettie Cunningham, Mrs. Eula Kirkes, and Oma Enloe, with songs from the intermediate and junior classes and a trio.

N. L. Garrett Frank Cunningham Lena Atkinson Lavona Jones Lela Rose Harold Haines Lee Balin Walnut Grove Oil Center Lillie Karr George Cochran Lena Cochran Bettie Cunningham Eula Kirkes Oma_ Enloe

Family reunion at W J Jones home draws 33 attendees

A family reunion was held at the W J Jones home over the weekend with 33 people at the noon meal. Attendees included numerous Roddy Ballard Choate Hicks Jones and Suter family members from Nicoma Park Higley Arizona and surrounding areas. The honoree was Mr. W J Jones and Delphia, with ice cream and a watermelon feast shared over two evenings.

W. J. Jones Tom Roddy Buldean Nicoma Park Orval Ballard Sue Jerry Anita Jo Jimmy Bud Jones Barbara Benny Glenn Dale Lewis Choate Janell Lewis Dewayne Zelma Herring Higley Arizona Ray Hicks Terry Dewayne Nicoma_ Park Donnie Ray Hicks Yvonne Little Essie Bennett Bobby Winfield Fred Jones Fred Wayne Essie Suter Delphia Jones Brothers Pearl Roddy Hattie Hicks Ruth Choate Delphia Jones Bud Buddy Hicks Oklahoma Wayne Karl Tilley Carlton Lee

Mrs Bettie Fillipo and Others Visit Mr and Mrs Jones

Mrs Bettie Fillipo from Tulsa and Mrs Wanda Good pasture from California visited Mr and Mrs F C Jones with Nashville guest Jack Tilley. Barbara accompanied the group during the social call.

Bettie Fillipo Tulsa Jack Tilley Nashville, Tennessee Wanda Goodpasture California F. C. Jones Barbara

Cool and Pretty Summer Dessert Molded Tapioca Cream

A light gelatin tapioca dessert with egg white foam folded into warm milk mixture, then combined with egg yolk and vanilla. After cooking until thick and fluffy, the mixture is set in a mold, chilled, unmolded, and served with fresh peaches for 5 or 6 servings.

Local visits and travel notes from Ada area

Residents and visitors share health updates and trips. Mr Walker Tilley remains in serious condition in Wayne Oklahoma. Families including Collins and Adams plan a Carlsbad trip while Nora Roper visits Kenneth Goodson in Oklahoma City recovering from a car accident. Nearby visitors spotted at Barbara Jones and Bud Jones households.

Walker Tilley Wayne, Oklahoma Nora Roper Billey Joe Adams Oklahoma City Kenneth Goodson

Welcome for Mr and Mrs George Gram and family

A brief community notice extends a warm welcome to Mr George Gram Mrs Gram and their family as they settle into the area. The item highlights neighborly support and hopes they feel at home among local residents.

Mrs. George Gram

Residents Visit and Travel Amid Local News

Our community notes list Buck McAnally and family moving into a new house north of Highway 13. On Sunday, Jess Little and Kenneth traveled to Ardmore. Visitors this week include Warren Rose and Gale Rose with Janett and Pat from Salina, Kansas, Earl Rose family, and Bud Jones household. Additional guests: Lewis Choate and Higley Arizona group visiting Barbara Choate and family.

Mrs Buck McAnally Highway 13 Warren Rose Gale, Janett Pat Salina Kansas W. C. Rose Earl Rose Lewis Choate Dewayne Janett Zelma Herring Higley Arizona Bud Jones Barbara Benny Glenn Dale

Okemah Residents Visit Cochran Family This Week

Bryan Cochran Ruby June and Joyce of Okemah and Mr and Mrs Hoyt Earnest of Okemah visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran and Mr and Mrs George Cochran this week confirming ties among local families and their Oklahoma community.

Bryan Cochran Ruby June Joyce Okemah Hoyt Earnest Also Elmer Cochran George Cochran

Karrs Host Weekend Visit in Wichita and Clifton

Mr and Mrs J T Karr along with Clifton and Clayton Karr from Wichita Kansas visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr this weekend enhancing family ties in a brief gathering with local kin.

J. T. Karr Clifton and Clayton Wichita, Kansas W. C. Karr

Baby Stanley Hicks Goodman Born to Oklahoma City Family

Stanley Hicks Jr. Goodman was born August 9 weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goodman and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurley. Mrs. Goodman is Violet Irene Hurley of Union Hill, now residing in Oklahoma City.

First Bishop Named for Protestant Episcopal Church in America

The Protestant Episcopal Church in America began at Woodbury Connecticut in 1783 with Samuel Seabury named the first bishop.

Protestant Episcopal Church In America Woodbury, Conn Samuel Seabury

Union Valley School Opens Enrollment Dates Listed

Union Valley Grade School enrollment is scheduled for Friday August 27 and classes begin Monday August 39. Principal Mrs Vernell Moore urges community children to attend enrollment. New playground equipment may be added soon and Mrs Effie Scott will resume duties as school lunch room cook.

Union Valley Vernell Moore Effie Scott

Rooms Needed for EC Students at East Central State College

Dean T. K. Treadwell announces an urgent need for rooms for students at East Central State College for the upcoming fall term starting September 7. Men and women students require rooms, and married students need apartments as dormitories are full. those with available rentals should contact him at 4000, extension 52.

East Central State College T. K. Treadwell Treadwell

Sponge Cake with Almond and Vanilla Flavor

A simple plain white sponge is flavored with a blend of almond and vanilla extracts. The combination enhances the cake’s aroma and sweetness, producing a light, tender crumb suitable for tea service or dessert plating.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ada Weekly Heh E. V. Ownbey B. B. Ownbey Charles Hobart Hays Marjorie Soutee Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Heimer, Jr Madeline Peggy Shelby Stanfield Bryne As Clinic Johnnie Joan Linval Lillard Clyde Meeks Bill Killer Mr. Stokes J. E. Teague Peggy Brandon Wynotha Cantrell Adan Vanoss Fitzhugh Kevin Scott Stanfield Kenneth Stanfield Morenci Douglas Chris Pedersen Midland Nace Joe Bennett Grand Rapids Michigan Patricia Ann Bennetts Ust Emily Hisaw Reba Daniel Lil’zn Thompson Jim Marshall Charles Cameron Stratford Texas L. L. Crockett Ralph Trivett Doris Jean Jerald Allen Rose Home Hurley County ‘Lassies By Pat Updegraff Mrs. Lavona Jones Church Briefs Glenn Dale Jones Everett Lloyd George Collins Bobby Joe Carlsbad New Mexico Alley Phelps Edd Phelps Karen and Glenda Wallis Barbara Jones Grams Jess Little Kenneth Ardmore Stanley Hicks Jr. Goodman Ruth E. Minton Ivan R. Minton Hudson Peerless Trader Mills Southwestern Distributor He Lamber Sa P&l Solidex ST. Ada Okla
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