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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
5
Mrs. Arter, a Wilson resident for 24 years, creates almost exact crochet reproductions by eye rather than instruction. Her favored filet crochet yields a vast, cherished home collection built while raising seven sons and during wartime silences.
Jessie Wilmoth and William Green were jailed after a Monday night fight. Wilmoth pleaded guilty to fighting and public drunkenness with fines of 27.50 plus costs. Green faced fighting and drunken driving charges awaiting arraignment. Deputy sheriff Lewis Kroth arrested both for disturbing the peace by fighting.
A Coffey family reunion brought together numerous relatives for a day of memories and photos. The event showcased generations of Coffeys and featured shared stories, dishes, and plans to stay connected.
Neighbors held a surprise house warming for Mrs. Ellia Ott after her home burned. The event at her finished new house included gifts and visiting. Attendees included Mrs. Van Harlin, J. R. Broughton, Chester Nix, Arvell Phillips, and others. several sent gifts for those unable to attend.
Ada Weekly News invites Pontotoc County housewives to send their favorite recipe along with a short personality sketch for a new weekly column. The note outlines peach freezing and canning instructions, including sugar syrup and pickled peaches recipe steps and canning tips.
Grandsons born to Ratzlaffs in Ada and Moore family in Pauls Valley. Rhonde Paul Wood joins Carol Lynn and Mark. A Moore child Jeff 15 months. John Southerland's son born in Valley View Hospital with maternal link Norma Williams. Stacey born to J E Barton and David Ray born to Ray Hewett in Valley View Hospital. An announcement from Stonewall notes the Meek family's fourth son.
The Union Hill Good Neighbor Club held a social event on August 18 for Mrs. Stanley Goodman formerly Violet Irene Hurley. Attendees included Mrs Daisy Binion Mary Nell Cunnings Patti Lea Bettie Cunningham Rosie Golden Lula Keeling Oma Enloe Judy Emma Jones Violet Hurley Eula Kirkes Ina Haines and several gift donors. Mrs Goodman could not attend due to the newborn Stanley Jr.
Frisco club members honored Friday night on the Boda Hisan lawn as they depart the community. Mrs Bertha Warring and Mrs Gertrude Herron received hand kerchief showers followed by donuts and coke. Attendees included Edith Price and Ginger, G W Barnes and families, S L Thompson and families, Joe Ann, Sandra, Vickie, Anthony, Buddy, Anthaline, Jim Marshall and Jerry Sid, and Boda Hisan family. Gifts were given by Simon Patton Belle Stegall Lurene Herion Lolita Herion Geraldine Spears and L A Henry.
Stanley Weller’s birthday party on August 19 included games, pop, cake, and softball as the favored activity. Guests included Janey Underhill, Des sie Sawyers, the Wellers, and many neighbors while mothers Velma Harlin and Peachie Miller helped with arrangements.
Mrs. Chester Nix will entertain on Friday afternoon as Mrs. Fay Ail shee of Durant demonstrates the new plastics at the event.
Eight motifs in purple mauve and deep turquoise use permanent dye transfers requiring only ironing. Send 25 cents for Pattern No. 458 to Carol Curtis Ada Weekly News Ada Okla Box 229 Madison Square Station New York 10 NY. The Needlework Guide offers 36 pages and 150 designs for knitting crochet embroidery and more.
The Meek Boys Quartet struggles with a missing bass singer as they prepare engagements. Lauris sings High Tenor, Wesley is Second, Guy covers Baritone, and the group seeks a new bass voice with sponsor support noted. Also announced is the birth of Sandra Jean Tate on August 14 in Stonewall from the Bebee community.
Cut luncheon meat into cubes and thread on skewers with green pepper mushrooms and onion. Broil until browned and serve with a barbecue sauce for dipping or topping.
Lula Church of Christ held a going away dinner honoring Mrs. T R Williams and daughters Mary and Nellie, and Mrs. Olah Michael and Mary and Henry, as they prepare to move to California for teaching posts in Medford and Button Willow. Attendants included families Waldrop Snow Cross Cooper Cannon Harrington and others from Stonewall Pawnee and nearby areas.
The Lula club meets at Lizzie Sweat home with H G Gore calling meeting to order. Valdene Kozel presents color choice lesson as members discuss fair exhibits and plan September auction to raise funds for flowers gifts and get well cards.
Latta offers a millinery clinic for women to learn hat making and remodeling. Mrs. Kathryn Crider will host with guest instructor Mrs. Ha Winton from Oklahoma College for Women. Night classes begin September 9 in four three hour sessions costing ten dollars. first ten Pontotoc County women to call qualify.
City clerk J. N. King urges paying outstanding faxes before Sept 1 to avoid penalties and 12 percent interest. He notes unpaid accounts may be turned over to the county, with penalties accruing, if not settled in the remaining days of August.
A brief classified notice notes improved value for investors in Ada NEWS Want Ads, highlighting enhanced returns for money tied into vested campaigns and services. The item emphasizes attractiveness of in-paper advertising for regional buyers and sellers seeking cost effective exposure.
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