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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

7

ECSC seamstresses sew 24 dolls for Salvation Army drive

For the fifth year East Central State College Home Economics students pressed and clothed 24 dolls to be distributed by the Salvation Army to children unlikely to receive toys. Led by Grace George, the group includes Helen Hicks Pat Guthrie Nancy Hines Ruth Cooper Neva Loyd and many others from Ada Holdenville Shawnee and Stratford who crafted a variety of garments and styles.

Salvation Army East Central State College Salvation Anny Grace George Helen Hicks Pat Guthrie Elmore Nancy Womn Hines Ruth Cooper Wanette Neva Loyd Tupelo Ann Russell Mannford Edwina Goss Webbers Wyn Traughber Shawnee Dolis Velma Burgess Strother Mary Willis Seminole Billie Gail Hall Weleetka Carol Grubaugh Ada Srivatian Army EC Journal

Fascinating Centerpiece Crochet Pattern Notice

Vintage ad notes a crochet doily pattern No 468 measuring 16 inches. It offers the design for 25 cents plus 10 cents for first class mailing, and provides Martha Madison in Ada Evening News box address for ordering.

Martha Madison Ada Evening News New York N. Y

Lottie Moon Circle Plans Noel Luncheon

The Lottie Moon Circle of First Baptist Church met for a Tuesday meeting at the church. Members reviewed prayer programs and missions reports, with a $600 goal and $361 raised, plus $125 for the Baptist Orphans Home and Boy Ranch. A Christmas covered-dish luncheon is planned, with two members honored for birthdays.

Lottie Moon Woman's Missionary Union The First Baptist Church Baptist Orphans Home Boy Ranch Sty C. A. Cushman Mattie Lewis Ruth Watson Pauls Valley Thomas Lindsay Arbuckle Association Jo Ann Ballard Zona Arthur Lee Ott Clea Eden J. M. Howell L. A. Cunningham R. A. Smith Cecil Burkhart Williams Paulinus ‘White GN. Shahan Francis Clowdus

Allen Church Shower Honors Kanna Kathleen Reed

Mrs. Isabelle Gilmore hosted a shower in Allen for infant Kanna Kathleen Reed, daughter of Kenneth and Mrs. Boyd. Guests and gift openers included many Allen area residents as decorations featured white lace and autumn crystal centerpiece.

Isabelle Gilmore Allen Kanna Kathleen Reed Kenneth Boyd The Allen Church of Christ Gilmore Reed Church of Christ of Allen Leroy Mullins Carmel Votan R. B. Fain John Loftis Stillwater Sadie Reeves Ethel Alexander Lucille Caldwell Shelia Ferguson Juna Gilmore Opal Ferguson Opal Patterson Clara Sallarcans Clara Blackburn Bonnie Jones W. C. Walters Pete

Right Toy Choices For Toddlers And Young Children

A guide to selecting age appropriate toys to aid sensory development in infants up to 18 months, active exploration in ages 1 to 3, rapid learning in 3 to 6, and practical play at 6 to 8. It emphasizes choosing based on a child’s interests and developmental stage with examples across ages.

Roff Club Christmas Party Date Set for December 15

The Roff Home Demonstration Club will meet December 15 for the final session of the current club year, hosting a Christmas party and collecting gifts for a child at the Oklahoma Crippled Children's Hospital. Officers for the coming year were installed at the Council Achievement Day, including Lorene Williams as president and Ollie Laseman as vice president. Attendees included Ruth Sullivan and Virgil Williams, with recognition for 1960 accomplishments. Mary Laseman and Olja Laseman earned perfect attendance, Lola Mae Tyree won third for the scrapbook, and Mary Laseman’s secretary book also took third.

Roff Home Demonstration Club Oklahoma Crippled Children’s Hospital Oklahoma City Lorene Williams Ollie Laseman Mary Laseman Ruth Sullivan Virgil Williams Mabel Rucker Margaret McDaniel R. ©. Laseman Roff Club Olja Laseman Lola Mae ‘Tyree Mary’ Laseman

Latta Faculty Honored by Freshman Homemakers Club

Latta High School FFA Latta Chapter hosted a coffee for faculty and student teachers in the homemaking room on Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses Lillian Chandler Shirley Howard Betty Martin and Judy Houchen arranged white linen, a wicker centerpiece with autumn leaves and straw flowers while Phyllis Brantley led the silver coffee service and Linda Wilson helped serve.

Latta High School Homemakers of America Latta Lillian Chandler Shirley Howard Betty Martin Judy Houchen Phyllis Brantley Linda Wilson

Sleeveless Princess Jumper and Jacket Pattern No 3231

Pattern No 3231 offers a sleeveless princess jumper that can also be worn as a sleeveless dress. the second piece can be a blouse or jacket. Sizes 12 to 20. Size 14 jumper requires 3 yards of 99 inch fabric. jacket uses 1 1/8 yards of fabric. Send 95 cents plus 10 cents extra for first class mail. Also available Fall Winter Pattern Book for 30 cents.

Tris Lane New York N. Y

Rolf WMU Luncheon and Mission Study Session Held

Mav Jerry Queen presided at the Rolf WMU monthly executive session in the church. A potluck luncheon was served with special guests Ralph Burleson Raymond Laseman Herbert Griffith and Grady Coston. In the afternoon Mrs George Coston taught the mission study book Hands Across the Sea and Mrs Raymond Laseman covered the fourth chapter. December 12 set to finish the study with Mrs A K Hathaway leading. Present were a list of members and guests.

Mav Jerry Queen Rolf Wmu Ralph Burleson Raymond Laseman Herbert Griffith Grady Coslon George Coston A. K. Hathaway Cecil Knight W. A. Tinsley Kate Davis George Lucas Grady Coston A. L. Hathaway Nora Etchieson A. R. Banks Herbard Havoc J

Gift Exchange Featured in Ruth Class Yule Social

The Ruth Class of First Baptist Church of Roff held a December 1 meeting and Christmas social in the Young People's Assembly room with Mrs. Leonard Etchieson presiding. Secret pals were drawn and plans made for the March 1962 business meeting and social.

Ruth First Baptist Church of Carl Stewart Allen Sweat Judy Williams Marjorie Soulee Walter Morrison Roy Williams Ralph Burleson Curtis Wytie Helen Walsh Ernie Hudson Leonard Richieson Arthur Harber

Initiation Held at First Baptist Ross Church

Mrs. Jimmy Freeman and the Girls Auxiliary led the Sunday night worship at First Baptist Church of Ross. New members Sheri Box Donna Wylie and Martha Lynn Herron were initiated in a candlelight service. Initiatory officers were Judy Williams president Denice Walsh vice president and Mrs Jimmy Freeman counselor.

Jimmy Freeman First Baptist Church of Young People’s Department WMU

Christmas Luncheon Set Monday by First Church WSCS

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas luncheon in the Fellowship Hall Monday at 1 p.m. Cassidy Circle members will be hostesses. An informal program is planned. All women of the church are invited, and a nursery will be provided.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Cassidy Circle

Mrs Irvin And Children Return From Algiers Stay

Mrs. Irvin and her children Mary Matthew and Jane returned to Stratford from Algiers for an indefinite stay. They drove to Thibodaux Louisiana to visit in the home of her husband's brother Bic and Mrs Roy Irvin. Mr Irvin remained in Algiers.

Alice Irvin Mary Matthew Jane Stratford Algiers Thibodaux Bic Roy Irvin

Cardamom Inspires Swedish Pastry Traditions

Cardamom, imported from India, flavors Swedish breads cookies and waffles, tracing Viking seafaring routes. The guide explains cardamom sugar, apple peels simmered with spice, and a Royal Cake recipe with Cardamon-Almond filling baked in a slow 300 degree oven for about 45 minutes, yielding fragrant bars.

Europe Ness Scandinavia Constantinople India Ran

Split level house with ample room and family layout

Generous bedrooms and no baths describe a split level home sized at 1336 square feet. A separate utility room and laundry area on the ground level share space with a den that could serve as a play room. The first floor features a fireplace visible from the living and dining areas. Exterior combines shakes and white-painted brick with asphalt reef. Architect Samuel Paul of 89-30 18th St Jamaica NY designed the plan HAgi9P.

Samuel Paul Jamaica

Gift Gimmicks Create Creativity Homes With A Tiny Stove

Psychologists note toys now aim to teach independence and craft skills. New gimmicks captivate children and parents by fostering good habits and self reliance while offering interactive play experiences.

Ihild Dial FE

December Pony Sale Winds Up

The December Ada Pony Sale concluded Tuesday night after 20 ponies were consigned over two auction days. Despite small crowds and fewer entries, buyers from California to Georgia attended. About 300 ponies were entered. 200 were consigned, mainly young stock, selling for a total of $35,000. The top pony was a Shetland consigned by Ike Bozeman of Zachary, Louisiana, selling for $250.

California Georgia Florida Michigan Tennessee Kentucky Pony Palace Ike Bozeman Zachary

Cardamon Almond Filling Recipe Yielding Small Bars

Unbalanced almonds are ground and mixed with confectioners sugar cardamom and cinnamon. Egg white and water bind the paste then it is blended until smooth. The yield is fifty four 1 by 2 inch bars suitable for shaping and baking.

Nigh Speaks At Ada High School Assembly

Ada High School students heard Lt. Governor George Nigh speak on image and pride in Oklahoma during a Monday assembly. Introduced by Ada auto dealer Bowie Ballard, Nigh urged students to shape a positive public image as he highlighted his background and ongoing statewide speaking tour through Wewoka Holdenville and Ada.

Ada High School George Nigh Bowie Ballard Ada Nigh Oklahoma East Central McAlester Pittsburg Wewoka Holdenville Oklahoma City

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