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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

3

Men Swap Roles for Halloween Party at Union Valley

Union Valley residents report a community Halloween party on October 31 where wives hosted and husbands cooked a team lunch on November 30. Men prepared hot dogs with chili, chips, pickles, doughnuts, coffee, and soda while entertainment came from twin brothers Darrell, Farrell, Harrall, and Karrall Rhoads, with Kenny Rhoads also performing. A crowd including the Stephens, Elmore, Keatley, Ward, Davis, Loman, Evans, and Maley families attended along with visitors G. G. Lee, Jasper Turner and relatives.

Union Valley Darrell Farrell Harrall Karrall Rhoads Kenneth Rhoads Ada Kenny Rhoads 0. W. Maley G. G. Lee Jasper Turner Jimn Porky Winifred Ann Jimmie Edwards May Hastings

Hanky Shower Honors Clora Wood on 75th

Parish chapel hostesses arranged a surprise handkerchief shower at Mrs. Wood’s home for Clora Wood’s 75th birthday on November 20. Guests included Lorraine Pennington, Alene Anderson, Iva Carson, Ollie Tucker, Ruby Dryden, Virgie Pennington, Verocice Dryden, Elma Law, Jim Magar, Lucille Fox of Oklahoma City, Joy Tucker of Galey, Blanche Hitcher of Alameda, Cal, J. A. Patton and others.

Aleve Anderson Clora Wood Elma Law Jim Magar Lucille Fox Oklahoma City Joy ‘Tucker Galey Blanche ‘Hitcher Alameda, Calf J. A. Patton Clareta Gray Allie Ingram Alameda, Gall Melva Gray Florence Tsaacs

Neighbors Buy Blanket For Richardson Family

UNION HILL The Good Neighbor Club met with Mrs. Ina Haines for weekly gathering. Betty Cunningham led the opening prayer as the group purchased a blanket for the Matt Richardson family whose home and belongings were lost to fire. The club plans a Christmas party December 12 with Mrs. Betty Cunningham hosting.

Union Hill Good Neighbor Club Ina Haines Betty Cunningham Matt Richardson Batty Cunningham Lena Cochran Lavona Jones Daisy Binion Lula Keeling George Smith Georgia Lau Patti Lea Cummings Emma Jones Karr Ina Baines

Lee Joneses Entertain Young Folks at Lightning Ridge

Mr and Mrs Lee Jones hosted a gala party for the Lightning Ridge Church Young People's Sunday School class. Boyce Jones and Gene Griffith organized refreshments while attendees included Dana Ross Shirley Griffith Sue Wyckoff Nora Jean Stinson Wanda Thurman and many others.

Lightning Ridge Lee Jones Young People's Boyce Jones Gene Griffith Johan Johnson Sue Wyckoff Joyce Jones Dana Ross Shirley Griffith Nora Jean Stinson Wanda Thurman Teresa Lynn Griffith Randall Wylie Shumard Dewayne Clark Paul Shook Jimmie Ross George Vanlandingham Billy Howard Briggs Jimmy Stinson Gerald Tommy Thurman John Johnson Arno Griffith Thelma Perriman J. H. Stephens

Lovelady News Highlights A Byng Stonewall Ball Night

Community attendance marked a Byng versus Stonewall game with Byng winning decisively. A quilting bee brought together several locals including Mrs Lill Looney Ethel Jones and Mora Ross. Visits included Myr and Mrs Sidney Ozbirn with Cecil Madden in Union Valley and news of moving elders and family health.

Lill Looney Ethel Jones Lavona Deaton Virginia Jared Juanita Jones Bettle Parks Mora Ross Ruby Deaton Edna Boren Cliff Deaton Myr Sidney Ozbirn Cecil Madden Union Valley

Berlene Meek Celebrates Seventeenth Birthday Party

Miss Berlene Meeks was surprised at a birthday gathering Tuesday evening November 27 hosted by her sister Mrs. Herbert Moore in Ada. Guests included Edgar Bray Dana Scott Ruth Phillips Virginia Nell Phillips Mildred Bray Mary Lou Jones Deanna Jones Mrs. Gracie Hayes Mrs. Virgil Meek Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore Randall and the honoree. refreshments of take cookies coffee and hot chocolate were served.

Worstell Berlene Meeks Herbert Moore Ada Edgar Bray Dana Scott Ruth Virginia Nell Phillips Mildred Bray Mary Lou Deanna Jones Gracie Hayes Virgil Meek Randell

All metal kitchen suite in Colbert home

The Massey home in Colbert features an all metal kitchen with white cabinets and appliances. An elevated hot water tank above the washer provides extra floor space and easy lighting access. Green Formica surfaces, avocado linoleum, and green enamel base finish a practical, low maintenance workspace.

Charley Fountain Masseys

Peggy Brandon Weds James Henry in Byng Church Ceremony

Peggy Brandon married James Henry Friday November 30 at 3 pm in New Bethel Baptist Church Byng. Elder Rorie officiated before gladioli decorations while Dean Sliger sang. The bride wore white lace and tulle over satin with a net overskirt, carried white carnations atop a white Bible. Matron of honor was Mrs. Sue Kaiser and Daryl Henry served as best man. The couple reside at 318 West Seventh Ada.

Sue Kaiser Daryl Henry West Seventh Ada Henry Js

Local Visits And Baptism Reported In Ada Area

Several residents and visitors are listed in recent Ada area social notes. Wanda Parks was baptized into the Church of Christ, while Wanda Woodward and Cecil Woodward’s granddaughter Vicki Woodward visited over the weekend. Harold Haines of Union Hill was noted as ill, with visitors including Laura Boudreaux and Opal Dell Taylor. Ahloso churchgoers joined a group from the Ahloso Baptist Church at Ada’s First Baptist Church for Mantay night.

Frank Jared Ronnie Opal Dell Taylor Laura Boudreaux Laura Opal Dell Harold Haines Union Hill Bettie Parks Wanda Parks Church of Christ Mrs. Champ Looney Jimmy Smith Ahloso ‘Baptist Church First Baptist Church Ada Mantay

Flames Destroy Home West of Ada

A house eight miles west of Ada on SH 13 was destroyed in mid afternoon Wednesday. Neighbors near a school reported the blaze at about 3:30 p.m. Firemen said the house and its contents were razed and the occupants, Pete Atkinsons, were away. The property is leased and owned by William Smith. Later, Ada firemen responded to a trash fire at the Fisher McChesney place in Hammond Heights at 6:30 p.m.

Ada SH 13 Pete Atkinsons William ©. Smith

Bebee Club to Buy Christmas Gifts for Shut-Ins

The Belove Home Demonstration Club met in Mrs. Leo Seatt s home and voted to purchase Christmas gifts for five community shut-ins. Readings included Christmas songs and stories, with refreshments served by host Mrs. Seatt. Attendees included J K Smith, Josie Thompson, Pearl Norton, Karl Tilley, Carlton Lee, and visitors R H Tilley and Gracie Hayes.

Belove Pearl Norton Earl Tilley J.K. ‘Smith Leo. Scott J. K. Smith Josie Thompson Karl Tilley Carlton Lee Martha Mote R. H. Tilley Gracie ‘Hayes

L T Daniel Celebrates 81st Birthday with Turkey Dinner

L T Daniel was honored on his eighty first birthday with a turkey dinner and a large birthday cake. Most family attended, including Buck Daniel and others from Carter Stonewall Ada Moore and Fort Worth. One son Jack Daniel was absent in Oregon. Grandsons Thomas Ingram and Lloyd Daniel could not attend. Several other relatives joined the celebration and visitors stopped by in the afternoon.

Frisco L.T Homer Barnes Homer Jr Stonewall John Cahil Yohnnie Leonard Joe Daniel Vicky Valerie Floyd Ingram Moore Clara Kennedy Dora Robert Daniel Homer Ruby Ingram John Flanagan Daniel Dave Daniel Wynnewood

PajamasPattern Ad From Ada Weekly News

Pattern notice offers dainty pajama styles for young women with long or short pants. Includes yardage for sizes 10 to 20 and requests 35 cents for the pattern from Iris Lane at The Ada Weekly News Chicago.

Iris Lane ADA Weekly News West Adams Street Chicago Ill West Adams Street

Lula News Trophy Victory At Olney For Lula Grade Boys

Lula News reports Lula grade boys win a trophy by defeating Bromide 35-23 at Olney on Saturday night. It also notes local visitors including Mr and Mrs Carl Hill, Mr and Mrs Poll Cross, and D R Clifford, plus Paul Johnston driving a GMC pickup. The county nurse tested pupils eyes and ears at Lula School and Lula grade teams played Tupelo tournament with mixed results. Common fly breeding sites and cooling grain bins mentioned.

Lula Olney Bromide County Hearts Robbie Eder

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Lee Joneses Lovelady News Nora Ross Byng Joe Parks J. W. Packs Joe Rodden Jor M Kilrore Tex Granny Rodden Kanawa Rex Carelton Silas Taylor Carelson Lawton Mrs. Jones Mrs Wyndel Jones Dallas Anita Meeks Cement Mrs. Jewell Moore Jake Taylor Berlene Meek Rian Re Ada Weekly W. Pia Peggy Brandon James Henry Alvin Davis W. M. Ross Dess Ross Ladonna Lee Arlene Flowers Ahloso Roy Boren Vicki Woodward Cecil Woodward Vickie Richard Thompson John Paul Thrash Alvis Ross Hotel Ada News S&h ADA Mattress Factory D. W. Walker Bebee Club Lula News Helen Clisford Carl Hill Charles Poll Cross Tupelo D. R. Clifford Orther Reed Paul Johnston Topnston Fridey Lloyd “Johnston Karen and Jere Belen - Clifford Donald Brooks Mrr Linda Walter Brooks Atok Clarita Luetta Sue Brooks of Aca Patsy Fortner Wanda Glover Helen Clifford Luctta Sue Brooks Simon Young First _ National Bank Newecar First National Die ELC Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corperation
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