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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

3

Miss Eileen Biggs to Marry LeRoy Banks in Colorado Church Rite

Miss Eileen Biggs and LeRoy Banks plan a December wedding at Lakeswood Methodist Church in Lakewood Colorado. The couple will be joined by family and friends with music by E Hicks and Gordon DeBroder. Miss Biggs, a Golden High School faculty member, holds a BS in education. Banks, from Golden, studied at the University of Colorado and Denver University and later worked with the Equitable Life.

Eileen Biggs LeRoy Banks Colorado E. E. Hicks Gordon DeBroder Hazel Biggs Ada Alice Mitchum Kathy Rogers Golden Richard Banks Farmington N. M James Ditter Richard Heiserman Thomas Swan Harold Storm Denver

Francis Courtesy Compliments Bride Mrs Francis Aller Brown

bridal shower held Friday night at Mrs Robert West home with cake and punch. Attendees include bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Addis Marshall, groom’s mother Mrs Angelene Brown, and multiple West and Matthews family members. Gifts from numerous friends and relatives listed. Mr and Mrs Brown and Mrs Browns mother traveled to Tulsa for the weekend. The couple will leave ming where they

Ethel Matthews Lynn Lee Jerry Dean West Robert West Frank Davis Oklahoma City Melvin Balthrop Aubrey Baker Joe West Boo Lee Dean Lee Woodrow Phillips Curt Canada Flora Fourtain Ed Marshall Geneva Crews Ina Henson Judy Smith Marie West Margie Matthews Glen Steele Ed Caperton Minnie Baugh Ed West Brown Tulsa Ming

Hair ribbons and makeup set fashion tone for spring

The piece notes ribbons returning to all women from secretaries to socialites with bows varying in size and color. It highlights hair jewels, pink or blue eye shadow, and boots for indoor glamour, plus a caution on how American women embrace trends.

Miss Nancy Frey Crowned Pelagi Queen at Coronation Dance

Nancy Frey daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Frey was crowned Pelagi Queen at a Thursday evening coronation dance. Candidates from local schools and Newman Club were presented by emcees Der Man and Harold Rice as music by the Beats filled the hall.

Nancy Frey Pelagi Nancy Andjof New Glenda Montgomary Holdenville Tila Escalada Nogales Ariz Doris Brows Cyril Seniox JoVan Broughton Ardmore Patricia Williams Shawnee Coqueen the Pelagi Miss Frey Williams

Latta Club Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

The Latta Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas dinner December 3 in the school home economics room. Members and guests enjoyed carols, a ham and dressing meal, gifts exchanged for officers, and a devotional on Christmas candles.

Latta Earl Northend Wesley Brantley Christ Jack Presley Preyar Roy Kindrick C. E. Brady Pris Martha Mote Miss Mote Presley Jack Freeman Jack Huggins Coy Shortes Bob Mayberry James Briggs Earl Northcutt Dale Cobb Walter Smith Bill Kindrick R. W. Ford Matt Heimer Jr Ralph Taylor John J. Potter

Union Hill 4-H Skates and Slumber Party

Union Hill 4-H 4-H 17 Club members enjoyed a skating party Friday night. Afterward they traveled to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Enloe for refreshments. Attendees included Jean Smith, Lady Smith, Norma Sweeney, Carol Reeves, Brenda and Terrie, Joyce Capes, Dwanei Tucker, Alma Sweeney, Dorothy Ebriie, Pam, and Rusty. The girls remained all night for a slumber party.

Union Hill Charlie Enloe Jean and Lady Smith Norma Sweeney Carol Reeves Brenda and Terrie Krite Joyce Capes Dwanei Tucker Alma Sweeney Dorothy Ebriie Pam Rusty

Margaret Ann Gibson and Jim Stone to wed in Dustin

Miss Margaret Ann Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Gibson of Stonewall and Jim Stone son of Mr and Mrs C D Stone plan to marry in Dustin on December 14 Rev Bob Hamilton Methodist Church Dustin will officiate The couple both recently finished high school at Stonewall and attend East Central State College Stone is an announcer for KADA radio in Ada.

Margaret Ann Gibson Jim Stone Dustin F. L. Gibson Stonewall Hey OO C. D. Stone Bob Hamilton Methodist Church of Miss Gibson Stonewall High School Mr. Stone Tupalo High School East Central State College KADA Ada

Rose Unit Luncheon Highlights Gardens Of The Bible Program

Ada Garden Club Rose Unit members hosted a Christmas luncheon at the home of Mrs. Barnett McCollum on South Francis. After a turkey dinner, gifts were exchanged and Mrs. C L Bonar led a program titled The Gardens Of The Bible detailing Eden to Gethsemane with references to Israel gardens and biblical symbolism.

Rose Unit Yale Barnett McCollant South Francis Rose Ada Garden Club Charles Bates Jim Boatwright C. L. Bonar M. &. Butler A. Foster A. G. Gaar Katherine Wayne Magee Conley Matthews Barnett McCollum C. A. Newman M. Fy West Sam Matthews Wayne Magee Eden Gethsemane Palestine Solomon's Israel Amos Jesus

Prairie Grove Club Hosts Holiday Luncheon December 22

Mag Cephas Lawson hosted the Prairie Grove Neighbors Home Demonstration Club gathering at her home. Members shared recipes for Christmas salads, revealed crafts, and discussed a December 22 holiday party and gift exchange at Mrs Perry Owens home with plans for an upholstery class in January.

Prairie Grove Club Cephas Lawson Prairie Grove Neighbors Home Demonstration Club Velma Dunn Owens Dee Lurdigen Claud Inman Earl Simmons Lawson Jake Dykeman W. A. Adams C.L. Cornelius Jane Critchfield Walter Gray A. L. Hawkins Inman Earl Reece G. J. Williams John T. Williams

Wrights Return To Allen Home From Florida To Alaska

Mr and Mrs Willard Wright were honored at their Allen home with a welcome home party after Wright retired from Civil Service following 41 years. The couple spent a year touring Florida Washington DC and Alaska among other places before returning home. The evening featured visits decorations for Christmas and refreshments with guests including Wayne Mead Bob Gilmore Joe Sever and H O Harbeson and Buck Gilmore.

Willard Wright Allen Wright Civil Service The Wrights Florida Washington D. C Alaska Bob “Gilmore Wayne Mead Bob Gilmore Joe Sever H. 0., Harbeson Buck Gilmore

Homer Club All Day Meeting and Honoring Shower

The Homer Club met December 9 for quilting in the morning and a noon meal prepared by members. In the afternoon a pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Ida Nelle Sloan, followed by gifts and games. Refreshments were served to attendees including Willie Smith and many listed members and her mother Mrs. Looney.

Homer Homme Demonstration Club Ida Nelle Sloan Willie Smith Eloise Britt Matie Roundtree Lydia Eubanks Happyland Community Ruby Lilly Amanda McDonald Willas Bennett Gladys Walls Eric Binkley Clare Bethune Velma Carney Mary Juest Violet Higdon Lula Mae Honaker Edna Brewer Wae Mrs. Looney

Sell it buy it rent it find it NEWS want ad

Classified ad urges readers to sell buy rent and locate items and services with a bold sales pitch. It highlights quick results and broad reach for buyers sellers and renters seeking local options.

Au Revoir Coffee Fetes Mrs Wilson Before Move to Lake Charles

Mrs Wilson was honored at a Thursday morning au revoir coffee hosted by Mrs Shortes. Guests included Mrs Luther Thompson and others. Mrs Wilson and her children Linda Steve and Patty plan to leave for their new home in Lake Charles Louisiana this weekend.

Ken Wilson Lake Charles Coy Shortes Wesley Brantley Wilson Luther Thompson Herbert Cooper Berry Orebaugh Basil Dyck C. B. Bigham Bob Chortes Walter Smith Jack Presley J. C. Chortes Harold Shaw Bob Bayberry Jack Freeman Brantley

Husbands Are Guests At Class Dinner At Fittstown Church

The Joy Class of the Fittstown Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party in the church Fellowship Hall. Rev. Joe Howry led a devotional after a festive meal of baked jam and dressing. Carol singing followed with couples including Rev. and Mrs. Howry among the guests.

Fittstown Baptist Church Joe Howry Howry Elwin Haselline Dale Howry Harold Uhlich Ernie Jones Jack Howry James Ward George Howry

Festive Ink Adds Red and Green Touch to Cards

Christmas cards gain charm with red and green ink highlights. Shoppers seek seasonal accents and signatures that echo traditional décor. Builders of greetings embrace color to convey warmth and holiday spirit.

Ada Bride-To-Be Charlene Leonard To Wed Cranford

Miss Charlene Belle Leonard and James Allen Cranford plan a December 29 wedding at the home of Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Perrin in Ada. The bride is a senior at Ada High School. the groom, a Stonewall High School graduate, comes from Stonewall. Parents listed accompany both families.

Charlene Belle Leonard James Allen

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