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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1962

Page

8

Around The County by Miss Martell Davis

Local notes from Lawrence report visits among families including Mr and Mrs David Goodman and Carla Sue with Mrs Goodman's parents the Drivers. Weekend guests in the Dav is home were sons Jimmie Irving Tex and David Davis of Oklahoma City with their families and friends. Carolyn Walker and Linda Walker visited Miss Martell Davis. Mr and Mrs Bob Reese enjoyed a short Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Floyd Foster and sons. Mrs Bob Davis received 28 Christmas gifts from Mrs Jettie Goodgow of Missouri consisting of pumpkin lantern pot holders.

Martell Davis David Goodman Carla Sue -Visted Goodman J. N. Driver Ack Davis Heir Sons Jimmie Irving Tex David Davis Oklahoma City Ord Mrs. WB. McLish Sharon Oakman Bob Reese Floyd Foster and Bob Davis Jettie Goodgow Missouri David Luke) Fortner Fort Sill

Lula Girls Fall In Opener At Centrahoma

Lula by Lois Clifford reports Centrahoma basketball results as Lula’s boys and girls both lost their season openers. The piece also lists local social visits, family updates, and a note on a science paragraph about star formation from interstellar dust and gas collapsing under gravity.

Lois Clifford cLala Centrahoma

Dinner Menu at McLish High School Wild Animal Meal

A high school Home Economics dinner on Thursday night November 29 featured roast armadillo, barbequed raccoon, fried squirrel and fried rabbit with corn creamed potatoes pickles salad crawfish hors d oeuvres peaches and frozen strawberries dessert iced tea. Principal Bliss Pannel prepared the armadillo and supervised girls. Mr and Mrs Pannel were guests. Armadillo and raccoon supplied by local contributors Kenny Buttrill Frank Patton and a pumper supplied the armadillo.

Cass McLish “High School

Courtesy Fetes Mrs. J. Harper Shower in Stonewall Home

A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. James Harper of Stillwater at the Stonewall home of Mrs. E. O. Humphers on Saturday night. Refreshments followed gifts with numerous Ada and Raff attendees listed among guests.

E. 0. Humphers Stonewall James Harper Stillwater Pauline Hamophers Nova Kerr Eloise Shellenberter Ada Lorica Rich James Nelms Jimmy Goss Jim Stone William Shellenberger Opal Harper Hazel Winton Alton Hale

Touch Holiday Tables With Washable Gold

The Midas touch brightens this years linens with festive gold accents that contrast with red and green. Gold stripes appear on diverse backgrounds and remain machine washable. Launder glitter fabrics promptly to prevent set-in stains that are hard to remove.

Midas

Johnston County HD Achievement Day Friday observed

The Johnston County Home Demonstration Achievement Day will be Friday at the Tishomingo Community Room, Tishomingo High School, starting at 10 a.m. Reagan Club hosts, followed by a covered dish lunch at noon. Members of the year, oldest and youngest club members receive recognition. club reports and secretary lists of perfect attendance are due. Mrs Vera Taylor requests members who attended Craft Day to display purses at Pinecrest and Co. Nursery care will be offered at First Methodist Church, with sack lunches for attending mothers.

Johnston County Tishomingo Tishomingo High School Reagan Club Vera Taylor Pinestong and Co First Methodist Church

Caltons Run Hereford Store for Christmas Rush

Mr and Mrs W C Calton of Stratford rush to Hereford Texas to help in the family store during the Christmas season. They will be away about three weeks to assist their daughter and husband Lloyd McGee amid the illness of a grandchild.

W. C. Calton Stratford Hereford Texas

Wolf Family Welcomes Granddaughter in Denison

Stratford resident Mrs. G D Wolf has just returned from Denison Texas where she met a granddaughter. Mr and Mrs J Bud Barr of Byars are the grandparents. The item also notes baby care tips such as not boiling diapers unless advised and how to launder and care for clothes and rainwear.

G.D. Wolf Stratford Denison Texas Tormmy Barr Bud Barr Byars

Mrs Ratelaff and family at Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Mrs Ratelaff and her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Lindsay are at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Jessie Ratelaff reports Mrs Ratelaff is improving slowly. They expect to remain about ten more days. The Lindsay family is the former Addie Shi.

Jessie Ratelaff Stratford Mayo, Clinic Rochester Minn

Many Orchids Go To McLish Club Members

Members of the McLish Home Demonstration Club who attended the County Home Demonstration Achievement Day in Ada Friday include Mrs. Welton Stanford, Mrs. J. A. Skeith, Mrs. Dowell Stanford, Mrs. Harold Uhlich, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. R. Q. Rue, sovohn Brents, Mrs. Don Barrick, Mrs. Gilbert Eddington, Nora Harden and Mrs. Wilson Harden. The Wilson Harden demonstration on yard stick holders and marbles drew interest. Perfect attendance certificates went to Mrs. Vel von Stanford and Mrs. Wilson Harden. Outstanding members receiving corsages were Mrs. J. A. Skeith and Mrs. Don Barrick. The McLish Club entered Christmas table centerpieces and new ideas for Christmas gifts.

McLish Home County Home Ada Welton Stanford J. A. Skeith Dowell Stanford Harold Uhlich Taylor R. Q. Rue Sovohn Brents Don Bar- Tick Gilbert Eddington Nora Harden Wilson Harden Velvon Stanford Don Barrick McLish Club

WMU Luncheon and Mission Meeting at Roff Church

The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of Roff held a morning business session with President Mrs. A L Hathaway presiding and presenting The Touch of God. Ralph Burleson Herbert Griffith and Raymond Laseman attended as luncheon guests. Afternoon activities featured Marjorie Southee leading Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions with the theme Gods Gift The Light of the World and helpers Othel Reed Herbert Griffith Ralph Burleson and Mrs Leonard Etchieson assisting.

Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of Roff A. L. Hathaway Ralph Burleson Herbert Griffith Raymond Laseman Marjorie Soutee Foreign’ Missions God Othel Reed Leonard, Etchieson

Feather Dusters Return To Fashion Trends

In 1963 feather dusters of ostrich plumes or turkey feathers are sterilized and laundered for repeated use. Swishing in sudsy water boosts cleaning power, then rinse, wring, and hang dry with feathers downward for best results.

Christmas Trees Come In Grades

Buyers should measure placements before choosing a tree and consider price by species, height, and quality. US standard grades range from Premium to No. 2 with culls, guiding selections for corners or viewing from all sides.

U.S

McElroys Host Club Luncheon at Fittstown Home

The McElroys hosted Annuitant Club members at their Fittstown area home on Thursday November 29 for a covered dish luncheon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Ramsey and other local couples. The December meeting will be a Christmas dinner at 1 p.m. in the Pendergraft Cafe, Ada.

McElroys Fittstown C. G. Ramsey Luther Harris H. B. Meyers C. L. Battle

Treat Holiday Greens With Suds And Water

Use hot soap or detergent to wash stems and vase every three days to extend life of evergreen boughs. Crush stem ends before arranging and remove greenery below water level. This treatment reduces bacteria growth and stops odors in the water.

Treat Tree For Safety At Home With Special Solution

A homeowner considers a safer Christmas tree treatment using a two part solution sold for in home use. The guide implies applying a special mixture to extend safety and enhance the tree’s shine.

Shower Honors Mrs Farmer Recent Bride in Allen

Miss Jona Gilmore hosted a wedding shower for Mrs James Farmer at her Allen home on Thursday November 29. Attendees included many relatives and friends such as Mrs Cora Williams Mrs Lela Long Mrs Susie Davis and Mrs Jack Tate. A gift table with lace and a bride doll welcomed guests and cookies coffee and hot chocolate were served.

Jona Gilmore James.Farmer Allen Farmer Willa Mae. Russell Willie Russell Gilmore Jack Tate Eula Miller Wanda Craft Creal Brooks Lela .Long Cora Williams L. C. Blankenship W. R. Dean Les Bohannon Fred Douglas Winfred, Barders Obie Tillery C. E. Davis Susie Davis Victor Luke Bill Moore Jackie ‘Smith A. G. Pipkin Lucille West Josie Chiles Butch Walker R. L. Morris Louise Plunk George Brown Willie Lee Herbert Perkins Elsie Eubank Wallie Poplin Leona Prewitt Béssin Smith Betty Bell Denman Eubank Beulah Butler Russell Kimbrell Pete Evett Elmer Moore Jim Roark W. J. Russell W. Hensler Helen” Hart Jack Chiles Roy Salfevans Iona Gilmore Jack’ Tate Wénda’ Craft Delphia Jones Harold Marler

Mrs Foresee's Granddaughter Will Be Bride

Miss Nancy Eichenberger and Jerry D Winters of Greeley Colorado plan February wedding. Bride is daughter of Mrs Tom Eichenberger and granddaughter of Mrs Nan Forests of Fittstown. Eichenberger is 1987 Greeley High School alumna and Delta Gamma member, with a Colorado University 1961 degree. Winters is son of Mr and Mrs Pred J Winters of Greeley.

Nancy Eichenberger Jerry D. Winters Greeley Colorado Tom Eichenberger Nan Forests Fittstown Winters Pred-J. Winters Eichenberger Greeley High School

Christmas Customs Discussed By Union Hill Goodneighbors Club

The Union Hill Goodneighbors Club met at Mrs. Lela Rose’s home to explore Christmas customs from Italy Germany Australia Denmark France and Sweden. Mrs. Oma Enloe led the program detailing wrapped gifts luck foods and traditions with refreshments for attendees and a plan for a Christmas party at Mrs. Charlie Buloe’s home next Saturday evening.

Union Hill Goodneighbors Club Goodneighbor Club Union Fill Lela “Rose Ann Hambrick Jed SL. Corinthians Oma Italy Germany Australia Denmarks France Daisy Binlon Lillie Karr Laura Haines Ina Haines Oma Enloe Lavona Jones Ann“Hathbrick Dorothy” Ebriie Pamela Terrie Brenda

Roff OES Chapter Elects Officers for Coming Year

Roff OES Chapter No. 193 held an onal election naming Mozelle Davis as worthy matron and Clea Davis as associate matron for the coming year. Open installation is set for December 20 at 7 30 p m in the Rolf Masonic Hall. Trappers welcome polar bears and arctic foxes that follow them scavenging from kills.

Roff Oes Chapter Mozelle Davis Stanley. Roff Clea Davis Maetron Elmer Davis Louise Wilson Alberta Johnson Helen Robnett Rudean Clifton R.yan Roff Ruby Ashisy Lois Collins Mae Butler Adah Maxine Sanders Ruth Bec Bearman Esther Colleen Tidwell Martha Mildred Young Electa Ruth Washington Warder Bob Ashley Rolf Masonic Hall

Byng Club Luncheon Names Outstanding Member and Officers

The Byng Home Demonstration Club held a covered dish luncheon at the clubhouse on Wednesday. Mrs Ema Burns was named outstanding member and Mayme Frances Miller had perfect attendance for the year. Officers for 1983 were reelected: Miller president Sherrell vice president Burns secretary treasurer Bruhin reporter and Watkins flower and card chairman. A devotional on spiritual cleansing preceded the lesson on laundry care. Martha Mote demonstrated water hardness testing and detergent selection. A Christmas party and gift exchange were planned for December 19 at 1 p.m. Guests included Miss Berta Nelson Miss Martha Mote and Miss Jane Norton. Members attending were Mrs Bertha Myers Mildred Wilkerson Homer Flowers Alpha Porter Mayme Frances Miller Frances Sherrell Ema Burns Milo Watkins and Gilbert Christian. Myers Porter and Wilkerson hosted.

Byng ‘Home Ema Burns Mayme Frances“Miller Frances Miller Frances’ Sherrell Inez Bruhin Milo Watkins Flower Berths Myers Martha Mote Severs Berta Nelson Martha*Mote Jane Norton Bertha Myers Mildred Wilkerson Homer Flowers Alpha Porter Frances Sherrell Gilbert Christian Myers Porter Wilkerson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrence Carolyn Walker Linda Walker Lula Peggy Johnston Lavonda Dowell Tupelo Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay John Clifford Larry Brooks Randal Lafevers Donald Brooks Brooks Latta Tupelo Girls Tupelo Jost Ben Johnston Davey Sam Johnston Greer Brooks Holdenville Larry California Guam U.S. Air Force DR. Clifford Sonny Lesder Donna Kayea Peggy Johnston Dickie Debbie Clifford Coleman D. R Clifford Carl Hill J.C. Filppin Valley View Hospital Cynthia Sue Flippins Jake Johnston John Davis Odessa, Tex Benny Charles Buck Sweat Walter Brooks Donnie Sweat Chester Treas Kenneth Fortner Leader D. K. Clifford Aaron Gray J. Harper Caltons Mr. and Mrs. Wolf Mrs. Ratelaff Mayo's Eddy Chambers Lathe School Cy Hailey Emerson Black Pontoise County Extension Office Rotf Wmu Clarence Cooper Pontotor Sailvation Conservancy Coop Douglas Fih the McElroys Oklahoma State Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation And Federal_Reserve System
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