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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

6

Gift Shower For OSU Couple Ahead Of Center Wedding

Miss Gwendolyn Sue Rowe and her fiancé Jim Ray Kragh were honored at a double gift shower, first at Center School with many relatives and friends listed. The couple, seniors at Oklahoma State University, plan a Stillwater home and wedding August 31 with Rev. Frank Roberts officiating.

Gwendolyn Sue Rowe Jim Ray Kragh Center School L. C. Riddle Irene Wood Miss Rowe N. W. Rowe Stratford Kragh Cecil Kragh Waynoka Center Baptist Mission Frank Roberts Togo Wood Joan Joy Roberts Carolyn Ruby Dryden Cecil Morris Ray Magar Bob Klepper C. L. Moore Ralph Russell J. C. Martin Bob Barnes John Price Bill Reed Groves Ray Alexander D. P. Wallace Oree Cox Charlie Dunn J. C. Southerland Brenda John Moshier Han George Bob Austell Midge McDonald Sharon Lynnia Horton Opal Ward O. E. Gray Pug Garrett Sondra Tom Murphy Mary Rogers van Reed Ruthie Stillwater Oklahoma State University

Hobbs Family Reunion At Wintersmith Park

The Hobbs family gathering at Wintersmith Park drew 38 attendees including Ervin Duncan family Ada and multiple Hobbs groups from Ada El Centro Calif Denison Denison Stratford Hobbs Roff Oakman and others. They enjoyed a picnic lunch swimming and park facilities.

Hobbs Wintersmith Park Ervin Duncan Carol Martha Bob Williams Vicki Rosa Milcoat Naomi Dunn Frank Williams Ada Mabel Raines el Centro Calif Almerine Neill Denison Tex Vernon Dyer Lynda Hobbs N.M Cecil Hobbs Beth Pricilla Neill Comanche

Watermelon Feast Caps Junior Girls Outing at Sulphur

Members of the Junior Girls Auxiliary of the Ross First Baptist Church traveled to Sulphur Friday night for a picnic. They enjoyed skating and swimming followed by a watermelon feast. Sponsors were Mrs. Helen Summers and Miss Phyllis Hodges.

Ross First Baptist Church Helen Summers Phyllis Hodges Tylone Marilyn Harrison Kathy Tully Donna Summers Becky Fennell Karen Lawson Susan Sandra Taylor Cindy Williams Becky Kay Morgan Diane Hudson Debra Sue Southerland Debra Lucas Paula Butler Debra Smith Becky Bardin Roberta McEachran Patsy Fennell Rejena Harrison Nettie Hodges Roberta Geneva Fennell Mary Tully Beulah Hathaway Pat Lawson

Fussells Visit Amarillo With Siblings In Texas

Mr and Mrs Bob Jeff Fussell of Roff are visiting Amarillo Texas with his sisters Mrs Chloe Patillo and Mrs Opal Samuelson.

Bob Fussells Amarillo Bob Jeff Fussell Roff Amarillo, Tex Chloe Patillo Opal Samuelson

Freezer Safe Cake Liner From Cardboard

Cut a piece of cardboard to exactly fit the cake bottom, wrap it with clear plastic wrap, and place the wrapped liner under the dessert to protect it during freezing. This creates a clean barrier and helps remove the cake from the pan without sticking.

Prenuptial Courtesies Honor Mr. And Mrs. L. R. McGalliard

Two social events honored Leslie Raymond McGalliard and Barbara Sue Klutts, with weddings held August 23 at the Central Church of Christ officiated by Wallace D. McKay. Attendees included Ada Stratford residents and a large list of relatives, friends, and gift givers.

L. R. McGalliard Leslie Raymond McGalliard Ada Stratford Central Church of Christ Wallace D. McKay McGalliard Barbara Sue Klutts John Klutts Raymond L. McGalliard West Seventeenth Pawhuska Gail Johns Ann Tugman Sue McKay Peggy Cleere Myron Phillips Creston Threlkeld James Threlkeld Asa Hutchinson T. O. Burchett Dale Roberts Bill Gibson Autin Brown Timmy McGalliard L. L. Scott Donna Lucille Briscoe Judy Lamirand Blackwell Ruby Jackie Sue McGalliard Laura Beth Pendergrass Mary Lou Scott Delma Walker A. W. Brown Lottie Smith R. C. Carter D. D. Duke Grover Barnes Nora Kifer Ella

Gift Shower Honors Allen Couple's Baby

Mr and Mrs J T Miller of Allen were honored at a layette shower for their adopted daughter Paula Sue. The event at Rev and Mrs Marvin Francis home featured cohostesses and a refreshment table with a white lace cloth and a bouquet of asters.

J. T. Miller Allen Paula Sue Marvin Francis G. W. Wilson Martha Johnson Lonnie Raney Iona Gilmore W. H. Fitzgerald Harry Hensler Leafy Durham Kay Donita Brown Garner Jarrett Paul Miller Walker Goldie Brown Charlie Walker Bill Orick Billy Maxine Branon Adele Tate H. C. Long Elsie Eubank Kenneth West Curtis Nelson Cecil Spain Howard Jared Doyle Blackburn Perry Sandra Jennings Wanda Chisum Minnie Crafford Mildred Wheeler Tommie Raney Lula Wilson H. W. Fitzgerald R. C. Isaacs Lena Black Leona Prewit Frank Tillery Ruth Roark L. C. Blankenship Otis Vinson Mattie Black Bell Harwell Glenda Francis Ellen Miller Margaret Coultrup Jim Roark Harold Epperly Walter Watson R. J. Morrison Bill Smith Shellie Jones Jack Chiles Selma Price John Boyd Vick Luke Cecil Huckeby Philip Milner Alfred Miller Jack Hensler Cora Williams Fred Douglas Jess Bohannon Alfred Wilcox

California visitors join Rita Smith family weekend gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith and their grandson Donnie Douglas from Riverside California visited Mrs. Rita Lewis and son James in Connerville from Tuesday to Monday. They toured Okmulgee with relatives, visited friends in Morris, enjoyed Lake Texoma, a Sunday picnic and Ole Swimmin Hole swim. James plans to move to Murray College in Tishomingo this fall.

Rita Lewis James Connerville Harry Smith Donnie Douglas Riverside Calif Douglas Okmulgee Jim Smith Dan Arnold Addis Ababa Ethiopia Morris Okla Lewis Lake Texoma Roy Magerkurth Larry Billy Ray Lewis Ted Brooks Rita Shawn Oklahoma City Henry Smith Muskogee W. B. Lewis Sandra Jerry Glenn Fittstown Ole Little Blue River Billy Ray Betty Fulton Hall Murray College Tishomingo Harry

Ladies Auxiliary Sends Cash Gift To Fire Victims

The Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center Ladies Auxiliary met last Tuesday. President Mrs Thelma Garrett led the devotional and the group voted to send 5 dollars to Mr and Mrs Otto Newby who lost their home and all contents in a recent fire.

Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center Thelma Garrett Otto Newby Alene Tucker Tonya Clareta Gray Vannie Northam Minnie Lewis Euvonne Franks Vickie Gray Bryan Thomas Mary Cox Nora Gray

Chancey Family Reunion at Willow Springs on Lake Texoma

The Chancey family reunion gathered Sunday at Willow Springs resort on Lake Texoma. Morning visits, a fried chicken picnic, and outdoor activities including fishing, swimming, and water skiing followed, with attendees from Roff, Bonham, Kingston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and other Texas towns.

Chancey Willow Springs Lake Texoma W. M. Chancey Roff Odell Powell Bonham Tex Bill Chancey Kingston Jim Chancey Dallas Allen Smart Fort Worth Kathy Daniels Bonham, Tex Beulah Hathaway

FHA Officers Meet Here For Planning

The Vaness Future Homemakers of America held an officers meeting at the OG&E building in Ada on Thursday afternoon and a morning session at the school to plan next year’s schedule. Attendees included Jo Gasaway Jo Shackelford Helen Cox Barbara Pinley Janice Chilcoat and Sharon Crookham with representatives from Byng Latta Wayne Stratford and Vaness chapters. Advisers were Mrs Eula Wallace Sue Bulman Mrs Pat Romine and Mrs Thelma Dellinger.

Vaness Future Homemakers of America Og&e Ada Jo Gasaway Jo Shackelford Helen Cox Barbara Pinley Janice Chilcoat Sharon Crookham FHA Jan Floyd Latta Kansas City

Wesley Foundation Opens Temporary Quarters on Campus

The Wesley Foundation at East Central State College moves into temporary quarters at 211 South Francis while the new building is built. Fall activities start September 5 with freshman orientation sessions and an open house and social at the student center Thursday night, said director Don Nobles.

Wesley Foundation Methodist East Central State College Don Nobles Foundation South Francis

Marriage of Charles L. McGill and Virginia Reeves

Charles L. McGill age 23 of Ada marries Virginia Reeves age 20 of Lindsay in a nuptial ceremony. The union joins two families and reflects a countywide record of marriages recorded in local notices.

Charles L. McGill Ada Virginia Reeves Lindsay

Two Present Lesson At Roff Club

The Roff Home Demonstration Club met to discuss the coming year project fair exhibits and transportation. President Mrs. Raymond Laseman led the session with dessert talks by Mrs. Nora Etchieson and team, and a secretary treasurer report followed by a dessert demonstration.

Roff Home Demonstration Club Raymond Laseman Harold Davis Leonard Etchieson Nora Etchieson J. N. Atteberry

Mrs Lela Rose Hosts Goodneighbors Club in Union Hill

Mrs Lela Rose entertained the Goodneighbor Club of Union Hill last Wednesday. Oma Enloe gave the invocation and a Bible reading from First and Second John. The group voted five dollars to Mr. and Mrs. Ott Newby who lost their possessions in a recent fire. The tour of the remodeled Rose home followed with cookies and punch served. The next meeting is set for September 4 at Mrs Daisy Binion’s home.

Lela Rose Goodneighbor Club Union Hill Oma Enloe John Ott Newby Rose Home Emma Jones Daisy Binion Laura Haines Mike Barbara Newby Kathy Ina Haines Bettie Cunningham Etherene Golden Gary Teresa Carol Randy Roxie Golden Lynda Gardner Steve Jennifer

Mrs Chamberlain Admitted To Wesley Hospital

Mrs. W. E. Chamberlain of 717 East Fourteenth is a patient in Wesley Hospital Oklahoma City. She is expected to remain about two weeks and welcomes cards or letters from friends.

W. E. Chamberlain East Fourteenth Wesley Hospital Oklahoma City

Kingston Folk Visit Mrs Hathaway

The Bill Chanceys of Kingston spent Friday night in Roff with Mrs Beulah Hathaway.

Kingston Mrs. Hathaway Bill Chanceys Roff

New Fold Pack Luggage Promises Compact Travel

The latest luggage folds compactly and fits four suits or ten outfits with a plastic pocket for shirts and lingerie. It comes in carpet tapestry or linen canvas with suede leather trim and uses non woven interlacing aluminum for strength. The bag is designed to travel three to four weeks without porter service and can slip under a plane or train seat.

Hereford Whirlers Host Out-Of-State Guests In Ada Dance

The Hereford Whirlers Square Dance Club held an Ada event at the Aldridge Hotel Ballroom with host couples Mr and Mrs Frank Vincent and Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis. Kenneth Harden directed calls with Truman Harris assisting. Guests from Konawa Sulphur Wichita Fort Worth and Atwood joined, plus district president Leon Irwin and his wife.

Hereford Hereford Whirler Square Ada Aldridge Hotel Frank Vincent Walter Lewis Kenneth Harden Truman Harris David Chandler Sam Simms Bill Taylor Herman Hendrix Quinn Hill Stanley Johnson Jerry Blalock Dan Khoury Allen Willyerd Konawa Edgar Lee Sulphur Club Lawrence Waggoner Wichita Kansas Gene Faust Fort Worth Texas Leon Irwin Irwin Atwood Atoka Robbie Sherrell Holdenville I.G.A Hugo Old Rock Hill School Dan Ashworth McAlester

Dew Family Reunion At Wintersmith Park

The Dew family gathered at Wintersmith Park Sunday for a reunion with a picnic luncheon and park recreation. Attendees include many named relatives such as Loyd and Jewell Bowers, Doyle Crawford, the Collins and Dew families, and others from Midlothian Texas and nearby.

Dew Wintersmith Park Jewell Bowers Loyd Bowers Pamela Shawnee Doyle Crawford Larry David Junior Donald Bowers Derick Clare Howard Ola Allen Robert Collings Robin Murry Collings Howard David Balmain

Social News From Colorado Springs to Oklahoma City

ROFF reports local visits and family travel. Opal Kendrix and her children Mark and Keith visited in Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs William Chancy attended funeral services in Abilene Kansas for Olie Gant and visited Midwest City. Bill Lucas family visited Guthrie. Tully Dial returned from Oklahoma City after medical tests. Opal Scroggins accompanied her. Jess White and wife guests of Mabel Morgan. Jerry Hyde and wife visited Mabel Rucker and Chastain relatives in McKinney Texas.

Hobart Hayes Mrs Opal Kendrix Mark Keith Colorado Springs Colo Tully Dial Oklahoma City Opal Scroggins Jerry Hyde McKinney, Tex Mabel Rucker Stanley Chastain Hyde

Laseman Visit Ends With Breakfast for Sherman Guests

Mr and Mrs R O Laseman spent the weekend with sister Cleo Berry and brother in law Jack Hammock and Myrtle Hammock. They hosted a dinner Saturday night and a breakfast Sunday morning for the Lasemans and others including Otto Berry and Earl Entrican of Sherman. Mrs Berry left Monday for Lubbock to stay with the McGee children during George McGee’s hospitalization for back surgery. Mrs McGee is Barbara Gilliam daughter of Ada Rutledge of Harlingen Texas.

R. O. Laseman Cleo Berry Jack Myrtle Hammock Hammock R. 0. Laseman Otto Berry Earl Entrican Sherman Berry Lubbock Tex George McGee McGee Barbara Gilliam Ada Rutledge Harlingin

Lasemans Visit Wynnewood For Local Business

Mr and Mrs Lowell Laseman and Raymond Laseman were in Wynnewood Monday afternoon attending to local business.

Lowell Laseman Raymond Laseman Wynnewood

Missionary Rev. Paul Box Speaks at Ross Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Box, a returned missionary, delivered the morning message at Ross Baptist Church on Sunday. He spoke to the congregation about his missionary experiences and faith.

Paul Box Ross Baptist Church

Bur rows and grandson visit Havs in Sand Springs

Mr and Mrs Thomas Bur rows and their grandson Roy Lee visited Mr and Mrs Hobart Havs in Sand Springs on Friday.

Thomas Burrows Roy Lee Sand Springs Hobart

Odessa couple visits relatives in Durant

Mr and Mrs A Pickens of Odessa visited their mother Nora Etchieson on Thursday. On Friday they traveled to Durant to visit Mr Pickens mother Mrs Ed Pickens.

A. ©. Pickens Odessa Nora Etchieson Durant Mr. Pickens Ed Pickens

Classified Ads Offer Buy Sell Trade Rent

Local classifieds urge readers to place ads by dialing FE 2-4433 for buying selling trading renting. Includes contact instruction and general listing services.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wintersmith Leonard Hobbs Larry Fansworth Deanna and Cathey Clyde Hobbs Timmy Carl Hobbs Eugene Hobbs Jeanie Buster Hobbs Norma Faye Shirley Oakman Bill Cunningham Furman Floyd Joe M. Floyd Corene Cook Mildred Laughlin Fannie Lamb Kenneth Reed Ruth Magar Martha Sweatt A. Floyd Stella Johns C. F. Stafford Kathryn Myers Marie Scott Cherry Janet Bartmess Gloria Evans Daisey Edminston Lucille Ballard E. V. Magar Ronnie Doris Klutts Marvin Weast Neville Pennington Frank Dryden Royce Bonner Duane Rosson Alger Floyd Bob Jones Marvin Welch Wayne Davis T. J. Denson Jr Margie Shutts Bobbie Jones Helen Allen Lorene Jones J. B. King Jack Eldridge Barbara Glen V. O. Magar and Son Mary Magar Pearl Meadors Mayme Field Clarence Essary S. H. Freeman Leonard Freeman Mae Rosson Tom Denson Henry Gentry Anola Cook Kate Butler T. L. Richards Eva Mitchell Jim Shults Cole Tidwell Clyde Watson J. W. Mann Astor Jones Christine McKnight V. C. Royse Ethel Smith Cora Colton Mollie Benefield Bonita Ballard Nora McAlister J. B. Wood Sam Gentry O. L. Welch Jr Harold Pennington C. A. Potter and Shirley M. L. Robertson Ray Broomstro A. L. Bass Brenda Wilson Raymond McGalliard Adel Sterling Odie Welch Glenda Magar George Massey Mary Barrett Wilma Byrd Shirley Hatton Faye Sherrell Johnny Ross Raymond Kohler J. R. Magar Beulah Klutts Floyd Johnson Annalee Lamirand Jewel Paul Moore the Pierces J. R. Burkhart Ruth Collinsworth Ragan Claude Klutts John Huggins Delbert Tucker Henry Klutts Mary Cook Duane Miller Kilda Reneck Gayle Dunn Sonny Welch Judy The Clarita Church of Christ Bill Freene Lorene Cape Earl Reed California Rita Smith Ladies’ Auxiliary Mrs. Lela Rose Goodneighbors Mrs. Chamberlain Jan Reiner 52Nd St. North St. Petersburg Fla Vicy Mathews Clyde Bennett H. F. Cooper Mary Styles Gladys Frick Clyde Casady Donnie Robbins Floyd Robbins Marsha Wesley Brantley Ross Fulton Deidra Midlothian Ruth Standridge Merelyn Evelyn Moran Dew Charley Dew Paulett and Carrel Bryant Sam Dew A. A. Newton Emma_ Boring Henry Dew Bertie Cooper D. E. Blackhawk Jo Hopper Orb Dew Mary Lynn and Laurie By Mary Laseman William Chancy Abilene, Kan Olie Gant Midwest City Mrs. Gant Bill Lucas Guthrie George Lucas Jess White Ruidoso N. M Mrs. White Mabel Morgan Yours ADA Evening News
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