Turkey Makes Dinner For Byng HD Club
The Byros Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas dinner December 12 at Mrs T V McElhaney home. The festive occasion featured a card decorated tree and a turkey dinner. A short business session followed with a vote to support reading backs for retarded children at Byng School. The gathering drew 14 members two new members two visitors and four children. New members were Mrs Guila Rorie and Mrs C E Porter. Visitors included Mrs Juanita Johnson and Mrs Bevleh Johnson of Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYNG
Byros
Guila Rorie
C.E. Porter
Juanita Johnson
Bevleh Johnson
Shawnee
Mote
Kozel
Fittstown Notes Highlight Visits and Local Happenings
Fittstown News reports visits by Mrs. Bobby Bankston and son and by Mrs. Gerald Bottoms and daughter to grandmother Mrs. Virgie Lee. Rev. Dean Miller and his wife stayed with her parents in Turner. Mrs. Jennie Bostick of Stonewall dies in Ada convalescent home. funeral at Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church. Roy Sliger welcomes another boy. four children total. Various locals listed for visits, furloughs, and gatherings. The McLish School Christmas program set for Friday. holidays begin December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Bankston
Gerald Bottoms
Holdenville
Virgie Lee
Jennie Bostick
Stonewall
Iva Chronister
Amy Logan
Ada
Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church
Muril Wilson
Stonewall Cemetery
Bostick
Bobby Thompson
Chickasha
Finis Lozans
Divorce Granted Between Leo Riley Cole and Mark Cole
The court grants a divorce to Leo Riley Cole from Mark Cole. The divorce is granted to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Riley Cole
Mark Cole
Tree and music gift party for Lula club on December 13
Lula Home Demonstration Club gathered around a decorated Christmas tree for a gift exchange. Mrs Thelman McGee supplied the tree and phonograph playing Christmas music. Members drew Secret Pal names, and plans were made to buy fruit and candy for the community tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Thelman McGee
Mae Brooks
Miss Mote
Marcine Johnston
Edna Cross
Evelyn Treas
Marcine Brooks
Duetta
Brooks
Ada
Helen Clifford
Beatrice Fortner
Lizzie Sweat
Lois Clifford
Lou Wolford
Alma Brooks
Thelma McGee
Willie Mae Williams
Willie Mae Warren
Patsy Fortner
Donnie
Ronnie Clifford
Linda Brooks
Betsy
Larry Johnston
Joy Fortner
Debra Clifford
Ginger
Phyllis Williams
Rela Willams
Easy to Wear Care For Housecoat Pattern
Attractive housecoat wraps and ties in two lengths. Sizes 12 through 42 with Photo Guide. WM long and short sleeves, 6 yards of 35 inch material, 12/8 yards contrast. Send 35 cents to Iris Lane care of Ada Evening News, Chicago. Polygamy legal in British Togoland but not widely practiced. few women chiefs noted. US railway mileage about 220,300 miles.
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Iris Lane
Ada Evening News
West Adams Street
Chicago
British
Togoland
Africa
Three Herion Generations Feted Sunday
Three generations of the Herion family Homer Maurice and Bracky were honored at a dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs. Elsie Blankenship celebrating Maurice s 21st birthday and Bracky s sixth birthday. Maurice could not attend as he was working in Henryetta. Present were Mr and Mrs Homer Herion Mrs Maurice Herron Virginie Bruce and Bracky and Mrs Elsie Blankenship.
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Prisco
Homer Herion
Maurice
Herion
Bracky Herion
Elsie Blankenship
Henryetta
WSCS Christmas Dinner at Deleplain Home
FITTSTOWN The WSCS of the Methodist Church held a covered dish Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. J. L. Deleplain. The event featured decorations, chicken and dressing, and fellowship with attendees including Mrs. Bert Hursh, Ollie Bennett, Mrs. H. B. Turner, Mrs. Kenneth Dearman, Mrs. W. C. Wigley, Mrs. Ruth Pierce, Mrs. H. C. Willis, Mrs. Rae Thompson, Mrs. George Ward, a guest Mrs. Redman, and Mrs. Deleplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pierce
H. C. Willis
Rae Thompson
George Ward
Redman
Deteplain
J.O.Y.Class Holds Annual ANAS Meeting
FITTSTOWN The JOY Sun Gay School Class of the Fittstown Baptist Church met for a Christmas social and business session led by Mrs. Max Philp. Elsie Weaver read the story If I Had Not Come. Gift presented to Mrs. Weaver. Hostesses Katie Howry Polly Jordan and Jean Philp served refreshments to listed members. Next meeting date set for January at Mrs. Evelyn McCurdy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittstown
Joy Sun Gay
Elsie Weaver
Kathy Howry
Polly Jordan
Jean Philp
Dortha Ubrich
Midgé Sexton
June Griffin
Grace Downs
Ellease Laxton
Evelyn McCurdy
Evelyn’ McCurdy
Hart Club Yule Luncheon Hosts and Members Noted
Mrs. B B Ownbey hosted the Hart Home Demonstration Club Christmas luncheon with a yule tree and carols. The group discussed gifts given in the past year, named 1957 committee chairmen, and planned the January 14 meeting at Mrs John Svinsom’s home with numerous members and guests present.
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B. B. Ownbey
Hart Home Demonstration Club
5. V.ownbey
Ann Batener
Leroy Cantwell
J. 5. Stanfielc
Arizona
Cantwell
John Svinson
John Stinson
E. V. Qwabey
Anne Griffith
Teresa Lynne
Griffith
Leroy
Sharon
Richard Soutee
Willie
Rebecca
Nancy Jane
Perry Owens
Esther Scheider
Everest
Summoner
Mercer Sr
Matt Heimer Jr
Ron Matcher
Alice Griffith
Marjorie Santes
Vanoss Christmas Meeting At Mrs Cornell Home
The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas gathering at Mrs Glen Cornell's country house. The event featured decorated rooms, a call to order by Mrs Thelma Peckman, a secretary's report, and roll call. George Lance played accordion and led carols. Gifts were exchanged among members and guests. Refreshments were served to attendees including several named residents from Ada Lawr ence Konawa and local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Miller
George Lance
Jana
Club
Ada
Lawrence
Gene Douthit
Konawa
Thelma Per
Frisco Club Hosts Dual Christmas and Anniversary Party
The Frisco Home Demonstration Club held a Thursday night Christmas party and anniversary celebration. Couples honored included Coy Byrd 31st, Windell Price 30th, and Simon Patton 14th. Guests exchanged secret pal gifts, enjoyed refreshments, and sang carols.
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Frisco
Coy Byrd
Windell Price
Simon Patton
Union Valley shower honors Miss Scott and Mr Myers
Miss Mary Beth Scott and Lloyd Myers were honored Friday at Union Valley School House with a pre nuptial shower. Old fashioned wedding skit featured Mr and Mrs D W Maley as bride and groom and music by Billie Auten. Hosts served refreshments and many friends sent gifts including families and neighbors described in a long list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley
Mary Beth Scott
Lloyd Myers
Unionn Valley School
Atfaln Ware
Ruth
Stephens
Honor
Younts
Roy L Loman
Earnest Riley
Archlie Leach
Mary Alice
Willie’ ‘Reynolds
Parsonage Scene for TEL Class Christmas Party
FITISTOWN TEL Sunday School class of the Baptist Church held its annual Christmas social at the parsonage the home of Mrs Max Philp. Members exchanged gifts and honored teacher Mrs W E Snyder with a present and the hostess a gift. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Mrs D L Stanford Mrs Hazel Wilson Mrs Hl N Clampitt Mrs Charley Schultz Mrs Nora Harden Mrs Virgie Taylor Mrs Walter Groper Mrs Nan Forsee Mrs Sam Winters Mrs Jake Howry Mrs Monry Glover Mrs Troy Sherre Mrs J P Haines Mrs George Driver Mrs Alice Dause Mrs W E Snyder Mrs Charley Hooks Mrs Susan Whitwell and Mrs Philp.
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Nora’ Harden
Virgie Taylor
Walter. Groper
Nan Forsee
Sam Winters
Jake Howry
Monry Glover
Troy Sherre
J. P. Haines
George Driver
Alice Dause
W. E., Snyder
Charley Hooks
Susan Whitwell
Philp
Joyce Jones Birthday Dinner Held Early at Home
Mrs. Lee Jones celebrated Joyce's birthday two days early with a family dinner on Sunday since Joyce's actual birthday fell on Tuesday. Attending were Joyce's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Newt Berry, aunt Bertha Berry, uncle Grammer Berry, parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones, and brother Boyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Lightning- Ridge
Lee Jones
Newt Berry
Miss
Bertha "Berry
Grammer Berry
Boyce
Byng News highlights school and community events
The Byng community held its annual Christmas dinner in the school lunch room with about 100 attendees. Students had holiday break upcoming. FHA girls completed a vanilla flavoring project and received a tea and coffee service. Girls beat Stratford and Van Buren. boys lost to Celera. Mr. and Mrs. W T Sorrells celebrated 62nd anniversary. Mrs. Nannie Christian visited Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Alice Henry
Gaar Corner Club Votes Gift For Burned Out Richardsons
Ten members met at the church as the Gaar Corner Home Demonstration Club held a year kickoff. The group voted to give a gift to the Matt Richardson family whose home burned recently. Officers installed included President Marvin McCurdy and Vice President Ava Pennington. The devotional The Christmas Story was given by Mrs. Darwin Bumpers and the group sang carols after exchanging gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaar Corner
Darwin Bumpers
Martha Mote
Marvin McCurdy
Alva’Pennington
J.©. Martin
Matt Richardson
Verna ‘McCurdy
Inez Pennington
Bessie Bradley
Price” Richardson
Alma Maddox
Jeffie Maddox
Mildred Melton
Lorraine Pennington
Francis Bumpers
Christine Martin
Midland News Notes From Pedersen Family Circle
Mrs Helen Watson of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Chris Pedersen Don Pedersen recently entered the Air Force and is stationed at Lackland AFB San Antonio Tex Lynn attended the Health Clinic at the First Baptist Church at Vaness Stephen received his first shot Mr and Mrs C Turner and Jimmie of Latta visited the Pedersen home Richard Pedersen had guest Dewayne Roberts of Konawa and June Bond of Ada Paul Parker and Bobby Hatcher of Roff visited Friday night Mrs Dora McGee visited Friday and gave crocheted dolls dresses for Christmas Meard Children whispering about name drawing Parents check lists for gifts Christmas spirit among mothers
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Helen Watson
Oklahoma City
Chris Pedersen
Helen
Don
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Sonja Jill
Laura Gayle
Stephen
Lynn
First Baptist Church
Vaness
Richard Pedersen
Dewayne Roberts
Konawa
June Bond
Ada
Dora McGee
Sherry
Sheila
Abloso Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party
The Abloso Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. B L Hardin's home for the Christmas party. Mrs. Hardin gave the devotional. Miss Martha Mote directed games and a gift exchange followed. Refreshments of mince pie with whipped cream and coffee were served by Mrs. Kenneth Martin, Mrs. Freeman Moore and Mrs. Wayne Davis. Attendees included Mrs. Bill Bowers, Mrs. Alma Moore, Mrs. C D L Blankenship, Mrs. Frank Stricksend, Mrs. Douglas Smith, Mrs. B L Hardin and Miss Martha Mote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Smith
B. L. Hardin
Martha Mote
Vicky Honored on Fourth Birthday
Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel honored their daughter Vicky on her fourth birthday with a home party. The table featured balloons and refreshments including coconut cake and hot chocolate. Present were Billie Crow Robert Crow Anthony Miner Wanda Williamson Mrs Rhea Jean Crow Mrs Chester Williamson and Arvin Miner Jr.
Dorcas and Ruth Classes Reveal Pals at Ahloso Church
The Dorcas and Ruth Classes of Ahloso First Baptist held a secret pals revealing party at Mrs. B. O. Fair's home on Monday evening. A Christmas tree and seasonal décor set the scene while Mrs. Frank Strickland and Mrs. Douglas Smith organized refreshments for members including Nora Ross, WM. Ross, Alma Moore, Annie Rose, Cyrus Herrin, Nannie Runnels, Lilie Looney, Annie Pittsenbarger, B. L. Hardin, C. L. Blankenship, Cordie Davis, A. G. Stout, and B. O. Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahloso
Dorcas and
Ruth
Ahloso First Baptist Church
B. O. Fair
Frank Strickland
Douglas Smith
Nora Ross
WM. Ross
Alma. Moore
Annie. Rose
Cyrus Herrin
Nannie Runnels
Lilie Looney
Annie Pittsenbarger
B. L. Hardin
C. L. Blankenship
Cordie Davis
A. G. Stout
Baby Tews Chandler Born at Valley View Hospital
Mr and Mrs James Chandler formerly of Francis announce the birth of daughter Connie Beth on December 13 at Valley View Hospital weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and Mrs Virgie Chandler of Francis. The Sligers of Fittstown are noted as parents of a son born Saturday December, with three other children already.
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Snd
James’ Chandler
Francis
Connie Beth
Valley View Hospital
Glen Phillips
Virgie’ Chandler
Roy Sliger
Fittstown
Sliger
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Byng HD Club
Edna Buttrill
Karen Blair
Wapanucka
E. C. Graham
Dean Miller
Dallas
Turner
Sligers
George Penick
Richard Fewieks
Coalgate
Gaylon and
Lowell Hooks
Magill
H. B. Turner
Duncan
Mrs. C. H. Lee
Jim Doughertys
Wilson
Pearl Davis
Weleetka
J. F. Johnson
Brother Paul
Charley Timmons
Kenneth Burnett
Lindsay
Sam Wirters
Harold Crawford
L.G. Cradduck
Carolyn of
Okmulfee
George Cradduck
L. G. Cradduck
L. C. Hoskins
Adrian Cole
Roosevelt
Cherry
Adrian
Harden City Church of Christ
W. A. Bond
Willard Bond
Texas
Ww. A. Glenn
McLish
C. E. Cherry
Norman
Terrell Winton
Elk City
Mr. Cherry
Darlene
Kite
Jerry Sellers
Santa Claus
Jerry
Rebee
Earlin Haskins
United States
WSCS
Deleplain Home
J.O.Y
Hart Club
Vanoss
Joe Morgan
Eva Jean
Alfred Baylis
Sandra
Orvil Price
Orvil Lee
J. W. Stegall
Lee
L. A. Henry
Boda Hisaw
Shirley Ann
Dea Lance
Miss. Scott
Myers
Mick Scott
Judy
Jean Echols
Rual_. Robbins
Bill ‘Brad
Jit ‘Townsend
Charley Boyd
Buck Scott
Jean Hatton
Jasper Turner
Gene’ Morris
George. McCurley
Mildred
Edna ‘Johnson
Robert
Sanders
D. C. ‘Hastings
W. Myers
Doyle Denny
Lie
Man Turner
Clark Bynum
Neoma
Choate
Floyd. Howard
Edith Dowldy
Ruby. Williams
Barbara ‘Burk
Omieé Prince
Bob Steiner
Norma Davenport
Bred Keately
M. Stephens
Bruce Scott
Philip Stephens
Joy Morgan
Gene Hudson
Ruby Nell ‘Scott
Ruth Stott
Bureh
Tom Wilson
Ada Weekly
Yng School
Johnnie Hallmark
Dr. Nelson
East Central State College
FHA
Drivers XI
Byhg
Stratford
van Buren, Ark
Celera
W.T. Sorrells
Pontotoc County
Nannie Christian
Longines — Wittnauer "Hamilton
Elginbulova
GEM Credit Jewelers
Prewe
Midland News
Mrs
Chris, Pedersen
Paul Parker
Bobby Hatcher
Jof Roff
Pedersen
Dale Gentry
Meard
AD Mattress
W. Walker
East 12Th
Vicky
Lester 'S
Luton
Gwen 1Ealric Gitts
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