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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1962

Page

8

Allen Society Has Inspiring Yule Program

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Allen Methodist Church hosted a Christmas party in Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Roy Thompson presided with hymns and Bible readings, followed by a gilt exchange, refreshments, and decorations. A large list of members attended, including Mrs. Roy Thompson and Mrs. W. J. Mellroy.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Allen Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Roy Thompson Luke Jesus H. Hastings Little Town of Bethlehem W. T. Hooper H. G. Heisler W. J. Motnroy Fringon Roy’ Thompson W. J. Mellroy A. M. Miller C. A. Nelson C. H. Hastings W. T. ‘Hooper W. C. Walters H. G. Hensler Leafy Durhan W. D. Blackburn Tona Gilmore Cora Case Minchie Short Sam Kilpatrick Julia Kilpatrick H. B. Brinson Henrietta Lovell George Bain Ernest Hodges C. H. Keith Horace Hamilton Luther West John Wright Holdenville Nora Weldon Frances Reid G. Floyd Simmons Cornia Powell

Types of dinnerware and their materials explained

The article outlines earthenware stoneware porcelain true porcelain and imitation varieties. It contrasts porosity hardness translucency and finishes and explains terms like biscuit ware bore china and china with bone ash. It notes historical notes on soft and hard paste porcelain and origin of the term china.

Europe China General Features Corp

Roff Woman's Son Dies In Houston Home

Louis H. Bronaugh, 58, son of Mrs. BR. M. Bronaugh of Roff, died December 2 at his Houston home after a career with Bronaugh Dispensing Opticians. A native of Oklahoma, he attended Sherman High School and East Central State College, lived in Houston 12 years, and was a member of the Texas Opticians Association. Survived by his wife, mother, two sons Edward in Houston and Louis A. Lufkin, two sisters in Dallas and Tishomingo, a brother in Fort Worth, and five grandchildren. Mrs. R. M. Bronaugh remains in Dallas through Christmas.

Louis H. Bronaugh BR. M. Bronaugh Roff Bronaugh Dispensing Opticians Houston Oklahoma Sherman High School East Central State College Bronaugh Texas Opticians Association Deitz Optical Company Fort Worth Tex Bronaugh Isaves R. M. Bronaugh Rolf Edward Louis A. Lufkin John Boyle Dallas Glen Hearn Tishomingo Malcolm

Rev Lee Perrin Leaves Noted Clerical Career in 1963

Rev Lee Elmore Perrin will retire as Banner Association missionary superintendent effective January 1963 after 18 years of service. ordained 1925, he pastored nine churches and helped establish 30 missions with 24 churches in the association today. Perrin and wife celebrate a golden anniversary August 1961, with two sons in church roles and one in broadcasting.

Lee Elmore Perrin Missions Banner Association Reed Baptist Church Oklahoma Baptist Univerity Garvin Murray Pontotoc Counties Pontotoc County Ferrin J.C. Scivally First Methodist Church Ardmore Perrin

The Lee Hanks Have Company

Mr and Mrs Lee Hanks of Stratford hosted guests from Texas and Oklahoma including George Harrell and Floyd Hanks. J W Sweatt visited their home briefly and Bill Hanks served in the U S Marines in World War II.

Lee Hanks Stratford George Harrell Hanks J. W. Sweatt Lubbock Texas Floyd Hanks Canutillo Richard Fashik Vandomily Boonie Hanks Oklahoma Bill U. S Westview

Doll Collector Gives Program At ESA Chapter

The Eta Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met in the Community Room Tuesday evening with Mrs. Fred Hunter and Mrs. Glinton Ward co-hostesses. The program featured Mrs. Sue Gladden of Denton, Texas discussing doll collecting, with fifteen dolls from foreign countries on display. Other activities included delivering birthday cakes to Hillcrest and Lawnview Nursing Homes, arranging Christmas baskets, and planning a Christmas Coffee on December 15.

Eta Upsilon Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Tishomingo Fred Hunter Glinton Ward Roger Baker Hunter Fredo Hamilton Henry Glenn Hillcrest Lawnview Basil Johnson Fred Hunters Johnston County Jackson Dodd Howell Cobb Seigel Heffington Benwon Ladd Johnson Sue Gladden Denton Texas Denton State School Kennth Converse John Gladden Kenneth Converse Bob Delver

Gift suggestions for indoor blooms and garden gifts

A list of ideas includes a potted amaryllis bulb that will bloom in six weeks indoors. A gift certificate for rose bushes. A plant starter shaped like a plastic tent to protect tender seedlings in cool spring weather. Landscape accessories such as bird houses ornamental pots planting tubs.

McLish Demonstration Club Holds Christmas Party

The McLish Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party November 30 at Fellowship Hall, Fitlstown Baptist Church. Members shared homemade treats, Lill Barrick provided punch, and Mrs. Rue supplied coffee. Devotional on Jesus birth read by Mrs. Harden, carols led by Mrs. McNeill, and a story read by Mrs. Skeith. A new member, Mrs. Clyde Moore, joined attendees.

Yale McLish ‘Home Fitlstown Baptist Church Ada Lillie Barrick R. Q. Rue Jesus Wilson Harden Mabel McNeili J.A. Skeith St. Nick Clyde Moore Ona Barrick Opal Brents JoDene Stanford Nota Harden Mabel’ McNeill Boomie Rue Lil. Re Barrick Lois Eddington J. A. Skeith Dowell Stanford Poly Harden

Fittstown Church TEL Class Christmas Party

The Fittstown Baptist Church TEL Sunday School class held its annual Christmas party combining a monthly meeting with a social hour. Festive decorations featured greenery and a nativity scene, with a lighted tree and poinsettia runner. Refreshments included home baked fruit cake punch coffee and mints.

Fittstown Baptist Church

Union Valley Family Night Birthday Party Observed

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club held a Friday night birthday celebration at the Community Center with husbands and children as guests. Honorees included Mrs. James Johnson Mrs. Edgar Madden Mrs. D W Maloy Mrs. Mick Scott Mrs. G G Lee Mrs. Erwin Jones Mrs. Fred Keatley and Mrs. Bunny Rogers.

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club James Johnson Edgar Madden D. W. Maloy Mick Scott G. G. Lee Erwin Jones Fred Keatley Bunny Rogers Grace M. Stephens W. C.thompson J. Ey Debra ‘Story J. 5. Elmore Jerry Deveney Jim Edwards Linda Susan Stanley Steve Sammy Scott Edgar C. Madden Dewey Dewain David Jim Joe Mike Dan Frank Crabtree Tom Francis Frank Agnes

Postal Clerks And Wives Have Yule Dinner

Ada post office clerks and Ladies Auxiliary held a Christmas dinner at Pendergrafts Saturday night. Guests included the postmaster and wife, retired clerks Sturdivant Qualls Bruner, Sterling, White as Santa, and many colleagues and spouses. Afterward coffee at the Smith home followed the din ner.

Ada Post Office Clerks Ladies Auxiliary Pendergrafts Hicks Smith Jr Clint Sturdivant M. E. Qualls Barrel Brunner Sturdivant Qualls Miss. Bruner Ada Sterling A White Smith Home Bob Robertson Barney McCollum Frank Catriget Clyde Barnes Dorothy Woods Dale Tilley A. J. McFarland Eb, McFarland Jess Emory Nolen Dyer Robert Shook

Mrs Larson Improves After Surgery Visit Notes

Mrs Laura Larson receives visit from Mrs Lee Hanks and Mrs N F McAlister of Straford at Wypiewood hospital. They brought a potted plant as Mrs Larson recovers from surgery and shows steady progress.

Lee Hanks N. F. McAlister Straford Carl Larson

Mother Called to Oklahoma City to Be With Ill Grandmother

Hl Mrs. Virgie Milligan of Stratford travels to Oklahoma City Monday evening to stay at the bedside of her mother Mrs. Jess Morris who is hospitalized there with a heart condition.

Virgie Milligan Stratford Oklahoma City Jess Morris

Dinner Honors Mrs. Thomason On Her Birthday

Mrs Vera Thomason celebrated her seventh birthday with a six o clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill James of Latta. Ada and Pontotoc guests attended a decorated home with Christmas favors and gift games after the meal.

Mrs. Thomason Bill James Latta Vera Thomason Seth Autrey Jones Auinton Blake Ada Bill Auten Fittstown Cooper Billy- Joe James Fat Truitt C. A. Thomason Jesse

Washing Wisdom For Whisker Wearers

Experienced whisker wearers warn that beards trap soap and spaghetti and get sticky. A daily soap and water wash prevents grime while brushing adds shine. Mitch Miller quips that washing your beard is simple and effective.

Mitch Miller

Children with neglected hearing problems repeat prades

Children with neglected hearing problems repeat words four times as often as those with normal hearing, according to findings presented at the Hearing Aid Industry Conference.

Hearing Aid Industry

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Allen Society Johnny Lee Perrin North Oak Supreme Court Greer County High Court Baptist University Blackwell Oklahoma Baptist College Perry John Deering Eastview Pauls Valley Sky Blazers Ninth Air Force Cairo London Paris England Lawton High School Lee Lee Hanks Have Doll Collector ESA Criswell Funeral Home Fittstown Church Union Valley Sam Winters Eb, T. Boydston Mery Durant B. B. Danse WE. Snyder Are Ae Ereanay Company Ada, Oklahoma F.D.L.C Mes Larson Diamonds Hamilton Bulova Longines Wittnauer Elgin Gem Jewelers W. Main
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