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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1962

Page

5

Miss Goree Honored At Roff Shower For January Wedding

Miss Nancy Goree bride to be of Eddie Etchieson was feted at a church reception and gift shower in Fellowship Hall of the Roff First Baptist Church. Guests included Miss Linda Powell and Miss Barbara Faylor serving as helpers, with an ornate pink and white decor and wedding bells motif. The guest list features numerous local women including Mrs. Herbert Griffith, Mrs. Grady Coston, Mrs. Ralph Burleson, and Mrs. Raymond Lasemas. The couple plan to marry January 26 at the Roff First Baptist Church. Nancy is daughter of Mrs. J. W. Morrison and B. C. Goree.

Nancy Goree Eddie Etchieson Nanty Saree Paul Heautt Ralph Burleson Herbert Griffith Carl Stewart Grady Coston Raymond Lasemat Roff Roff First Baptist Church Miss Goree First Baptist Church J. W. Morrison B. C. Goree Plainview Texas Hance Leonard Etchieson Goree Linda Powell Barbara Faylor A. C. Griffith Virginia Boyles Barlene Straub Shirley Griffith Charley Davidson Iris Nichols Maybelle Clary Nancy Quinton Francis Phillips Alvin Powell Earl Brookshire Olive Hudson Ruby Williams B. Clayton Marvin Grisham Ina Jones Evelyn Hedges Qoal Hill Maggie Clary Hubert Hayes Grover Castleberry J. M. Craig Bessie Taylor Jerry Queen Mary Ann Harker Barbara Taylor Marjorie Soutee Pat Lawson Nora Etchieson Grace Soutee

Mrs. Martin Hosts Club Noel Party

The Gaar Corner Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. J. C. Martins home on December 23. The event featured Christmas decorations, songs by Jan Nall, a devotional by Bessie Bradley, and a benediction by Verna McCurdy. Members voted to take gifts to recovering friends Edith Jackson and Naomi Bradley and to assemble food and fruit baskets for two families. A reception followed with a salad course and Christmas cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate.

Gaar Corner J. C. Martin Jan Nall Bessie"Bradley Christ St. Luke Edith Jackson Naomi Bradley Verna McCurdy Lynnia Horton Bessie Bradley Alma Maddox Estill Cox Joe Meek Velma McQuidy

Roff HD Club Hosts Traditional Christmas Supper

The Roff Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas survey supper at the club house on Thursday night. Decorated by Mrs. Everett Bryant, Mrs. Mable Rucker and Miss Lenora Johnston with a yule tree as the centerpiece, the event drew a long list of attendees from the community including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Laseman, Mr. and Mrs. Altebury, Mrs. Mollie Johnston, Mrs. Tris Nichols, Mrs. W. Potts, Mr. Ode Laseman, Miss Lesora Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Williams, Delmar Mardis, Mrs. Margaret McDaniel, Mrs. A. L. Hathaway, Mrs. Nora Etchiesco, and Mrs. Mable Rocker.

Roff Home Demonstration Club Everett Bryant Mable Rucker Lenora Johnston Raymond Laseman Altebury Mollie Johnston Tris Nichols W. ‘W. Potts Ode Laseman

Fitzhugh Club Has Yule Dinner

The Fitzhugh Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange on December 14 at Mrs. Charles McSwain’s home. Mrs. A P Young led the devotional on the Story of Christmas. Mrs. McSwain received a perfect attendance gift and Mrs. Arthur Hart was named outstanding member. Attending were K J Perkins, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. McSwain, Mrs. Tee Elliott, Mrs. T McElhaney, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Glen McDaniel, Mrs. Earl Stewart, Mrs. Leonard Young, Mrs. Joe Lee Barton, Mrs. Tobe Wingard, Mrs. Henry Miller, Mrs. James Wingard, Mrs. Joe Marrow, Mrs. Edwin Burrows, and Mrs. Wes Burrows. An egg slicer tip for dicing hard cooked eggs was shared.

Fitzhugh Home Demonstration Club Charles McSwain A. P. Young McSwain Arthur Hart K. J. Perkins Hart Tee Elliott T. ¥. McElhaney Young Glen McDaniel Earl Stewart Leonard Young Joe Lee Barton Tobe Wingard Henry Miller James Wingard Joe Marrow Edwin Burrows Wes Burrows

Allen Baptist Church Hosts Taylor Housewarming in Allen

Members of One First Baptist Church of Allen hosted a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Taylor of Ada on Wednesday night at the Allen church. The Taylors recently moved to 417 Hillcrest in Coffee. Guests included local couples and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pegg, Mrs. Horace Beavers, Pauline Gleason, Myrtle Montgomery, Arthur Kidwell, George Kidwell, and Rev. and Mrs. David Forester, with chocolate and homemade doughnuts served.

Frederick Taylor Allen Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Allen Ada Allen Church Guy Pegg Horace Beavers Ben Cook Pauline Gleason Myrtle Montgomery Arthur Kidwell George Kidwell Bob Gilmore Bob Plunk Alice Palmer and Brooks Roy Saffarrans H.C. Kraettle W. W. Watson Jacobs Robert Maples Mollie Connie Ray Buck Gilmore Joyce Pegg Willard Wright Mae Harley Harbeson Dale Betty Kimbrell Kemp Fanning Pat Patterson Douglas Stella Fryant Vada Shatswell Bruce Uke Jamie Isaacs Liberly Dsick Walter Dillingham Lola Dell Buller Ray Cummings

Justweds Shower for Mr and Mrs Robert West

Mr and Mrs Cecil Huckeby hosted a wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Robert West on Friday night. Attendees included Mrs Bob Gilmore and many named guests, with a white lace gift table and refreshments of cake punch and coffee.

Cecil Huckeby Allen Robert West Bob Gilmore G. W. Wilson Ale. Malone Joe Severs A. &. Garrison Royal Sanders Harvey Butler Ralph Chadd Sharon Doyle Woodrow Forney Beverly ‘West Kay Walker Latrecia Wilson Lerrela Wilson Nora Weldon R. C. Borders Charlie Walker Lloyd Soper Claudia Murphy Otis Mitchell Kerneth West Fred Douglas Ruth Roark Jim Roark Grable Chiles Barbara Arnold Ralph Frost M. L. Jarrett L. S. Moss Willie Lee Roy Safflatrons W.C. Orick T. H. Miller Walker Miller Evelyn Butler Cornia Powell Ruby Clark Tom Jacobs Paul Miller W. L. Bohannon Vic Luke H. D. Hare Beson Jona Gilmore Duard West Guy Mother Alvin Drake Pat Drake Guy Pegg Jane Dooley Pearl Pipkin Floyd Simmons Achig Henry A. E. Malone

Allen Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Date

Mr and Mrs C H Hastings celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Allen on a Saturday. Hastings, born Boone Arkansas, moved to Holdenville in 1901 and is a retired farmer. Mrs Hastings born Spring Mississippi, married Claude Hastings and Miss Clara Parham in Atwood in 1912. They came to Allen in 1930 and have three children Leon Riverside California Estalene Thomas Oklahoma City and Wandy Lee Crawford Chula Vista California.

H. Hastings Boone Ark Holdenville Hastings Spring Claude Hastings Clara. Parham Atwood E. N. Sanders Allen Leon Riverside Calif Estalene Thomas Oklahoma

Christmas Party At First Baptist Church Al len

The Bercan Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of Allen held its Christmas party Tuesday night in the Young People’s Department. Mrs. Tennie Kemp led a devotional as carols were sung and games were played along with hot chocolate and pie. Guests included Mrs. Pat Patterson and many listed attendees.

Bercan First Baptist Church of Allen Young People’s Department Tennie Kemp Willard Wright W. B. Overton H. D. Harrieson Yada Shatswell Myr* Dle Montgomery

Dry or moist stuffing for the Christmas turkey

A concise home cooking note weighs dry stuffing as preferred, with steps to toast ends of bread or use sliced bread in a slow oven. It lists ingredients like butter onion bread crumbs salt pepper poultry seasoning and suggests adding stock or water for a moist variation.

Variations of Poultry Stuffing for Thanksgiving

Savory Stuffing uses two tablespoons chopped green pepper celery onions and directs adding four tablespoons chili sauce after cooking minutes Parsley Stuffing adds chopped parsley to bread crumbs Chestnut Stuffing replaces 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1 cup sliced chestnuts Oyster Stuffing adds drained oysters and chopped celery Yield 6 cups stuffing for a 12 pound turkey Cornbread Surfing suggests substituting three cups dry cornbread crumbs for two cups soft bread crumbs Copyright 1962 General Features Corp Read the News Want-Ads

Turkey General Features Corp

Boddy Couple Marks Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Paris H Boddy of Stonewall celebrate their fiftieth anniversary on December 15. They wed December 15 1912 in Centrahoma with Rev Houston presiding. Boddy retired farmer, long time Coal and Pontotoc Counties residents. Children Emma Crane Robert Boddy Roger Boddy. Quiet celebration at home with relatives Roger Boddy and two grandchildren visiting. Mrs Grover Boddy and Mr Brown also joined family.

P. H. Boddy Stonewell Zemna Beene Paris H. Boddy Centrahoma Houston Bertprees Boddy Coal Pontotoc Emma Crane Coolidge Ariz Robert Boddy Lavington N.M Roger Boddy Ajo Stonewall Grover Brown Centra-l Homa Mr. Brown Brown

Lula Club Christmas Luncheon and Election Meeting

Lula Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Chester Treas home. Officers were elected including Mrs Charles Leader as president and Mrs Charley Williams as vice president. Members exchanged gifts, secret pals were drawn, and 1962 revelations noted.

Lula Home Demonstration Club Chester Treas Chorley Williams David Brooks Christ Doyin Stonecipher Charles Leader Helen Clifford Charley Williams Buck Sweat D. R. Clifford Walker Brooks Jake Treas W. B. Hokett Diana Donna Kay D.R. Clifford Mark Lester Davis Gills

Stonewall WSCS Sends Gifts To School Children

The Stonewall Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Carl Braun's home with co host Mrs. Bob Cox. After business, Mrs. John Thompson reviewed The Fourth Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke. Gifts were exchanged and sent to Pauls Valley State School. Refreshments and yuletide decor completed the evening.

Woman’s Society of Christan Stonewall Methodist Church Carl Braun Bob Cox John Thompson Henry van Dyke Pauls Valley Lott D. Duke Sybil Stokes Ora Mortis B. 3. Jennings Dave Roberts Dwight Roberts Russell Hale Susan Christy Braun Braun Cox

Goodneighbors Holiday Party At Union Hill Home

The Goodneighbor Club of Union Hill held its annual Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe's home 614 West Twenty-third. Mrs Bettie Cunningham led the business session read the Birth of Christ and led carols. Attending were numerous members and spouses including J B Jones Ann Hambrick Harold Haines Laura Haines and others. The gathering featured games and gift exchanges amid holiday decor and fellowship.

Goodneighbor Club Union Hill Charlie Enloe West Twenty-third Enloe Bettie Cunningham Christ Laura Haines J. B. Jones Ann Hambrick Harold Haines Mike W. Kate Messe Oert. Golden Linda Earl Rose Lula Keeling Daisy Binion Ina Haines Dorothy Ebriie Pamela Ferrie Brenda Don. Newby Kathy

Rainbow Members Entertain Mothers At Supper Party

The Allen Assembly, Order of Rainbow for lis, hosted a mother daughter supper at the Allen Masonic Hall. Prizes were awarded for best decorated lunch boxes to Diana Patterson with Gwenda Cannady as runner up. Deana Patterson recited My Home Town, Joan Walker and Shelia Eubank sang Silver Bells, and Joan Butler gave the benediction amid a list of attendees.

Allen Assembly Order of Rainbow Lis Allen Masonic Hall Diana Patterson Gwenda Cannady Deana Patterson Joan Walker Shelia Eubank Joan Butler

Poole Family Visits After Mother’s Major Surgery

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Poole and seprof visited in Tupelo with L B Tayd family as Mrs Poole of Route 1 Stonewall underwent major surgery late last week. Classified ads line ends with News classified Ads Dial FE 2443.

Jimmie Poole Seprof Okay, Ark L. B. Tayd Tupelo Poole Route 1 Stonewall Dial FE

Vanoss FHA Yule Party Highlights School Christmas Event

Vanoss Futur Homemakers of America Chapter hosted its annual Christmas party in the home economics room on Thursday. Donna Isaacs led the meeting, a short play A Quiet Christmas At Home was performed by senior girls, and members exchanged gifts while songs and carols filled the afternoon.

Vanoss Futuré Homemakers of America Chapter Donna Isaacs Kaye Roberts FHA Pat Romine Phyllis Potter Marie Welch Mary Cox Joyce Isaacs Agnes Myers Santa Claus Phyllis Barnes

Safety Pin Game Takes Center at Home Club Luncheon

Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Clareta Gray's home. A door prize and a safety pins collection game provided fun, won by Mrs. Juanita Thompson. Devotional, prayer, carols, and a noon buffet followed. Secret pal gifts were exchanged as names were revealed. Next meeting set for January 23 in the clubhouse with several members present and a few absentees.

Summers Chapel Clareta Gray Juanita Thompson Dorothy Terry Minnie Lewis Nora Gray Sara Jane Robinson Effie Lamb Ruby Wood Ivon Vaughn Juanita ‘Thompson Paula Thompson Mary’ Cox Marie Welch Joy Tucker Nova Gray

Lula 4-H Club Cookie Judging Meeting Recap

The Lula H Club held its December meeting with twenty members present. Entered cookies by Phyllis Williams Betsy Johnston and Connie Jackson won blue ribbons for brownies while Sandra Brashier and Debbie Clifford earned red ribbons for chocolate chip cookies. Ginger Williams earned red for peanut butter cookies. Debbie Clifford elected song leader and Skipper Levis game leader. Frank Milsap and Jane Norton attended, with Milsap giving a leaves and trees demonstration.

Lula +H Club Phyllis Williams Betsy Johnston Connie Jackson Sandra Brashier Debbie Clifford Ginger Williams Skipper Levis Frank Milsap Jane Norton

Thompsons Entertain At Dinner Christmas Supper

The Bill Thompsons hosted a Christmas supper Sunday evening at their home southeast of Fittstown. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Duffer Diana and dog Paoli, Mr and Mrs Jim Stribling Steve and Mike Bromide, host Bill Thompson and Barbara, Billy Kent, and the twin daughters Lauri and Kelly, with Mr and Mrs Bill Sarl.

Fittstown Bill Duffer Diana Dog Paoli Jim Stribling Steve Mike Bromide Bill Barbara Thompson Billy Kent Lauri Kelly Bill Sarl

Santa Visits Vanoss Club Christmas Supper Event

The Vandss Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas party in the school’s home economics room. Members brought two dishes, shared a large supper with families, Santa arrived after the meal handing out fruits and candies, gifts were exchanged, and children’s trees were set with items. Attendees included numerous local families and couples.

Santa Vanoss Club S. Family Vandss Home Demonstration Club Vernon Gasaway

Parents Are Guests At 4 H Club Initiation

Vaness 4H Club held a Christmas party December 15 at the school economies rooms. Club members families attended as new members were initiated and pinned by Phyllis Lamb Danny Stone and Karen Duncan. Refreshments were served and many members and guests listed names.

Vaness Jo Galaway Phyllis Lamb Danny Stone Karen Duncan R. G. Duke Stephanie McCullar Susie Stone Rodney Hall Everett Vernon Wall Susie Earl Blankenship Carolyn David Stonecipher Reginald Rowe Gayle McNinch Mary Jo Gasaway Charles Dombey Janicet Hooser Judith Sliger Danny Wright George Welch Terry Lynn Betty Stonecipher Gary Taber Larry Harber Dwight Harher Janie Davis Lee Darrell Larry Delosier Auli McCallar Anita Audi Hall Ralph Wall James Duncan C. #. Stone and Dean Homer Blankenship L. C. Stonecipher N.W. Rowe W. F. Gasaway Mildred Wood B. B. Cwnbey L. G. Hooser F. H. Siger J. C. Wright C. B. Welch Clifford Lamb R. G. Dyke Emerson Black Tiffin H. V. Burrough Frank Milsap S. E. Taber

Family to Spend Christmas With McNeills and Relatives

The entire family will be home for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Steve McNeill and Wayne Fittstown will host their older son Ralph who is stationed at Camp Leroy Johnson in New Orleans. Also joining are Mrs Joe Howry and her Canton family to complete the Christmas gathering.

Steve McNeill Wayne Fittstown Ralph Camp Leroy Johnson New Orleans McNeills Joe Howry Canton

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Hosts No Hostess Noel Party

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas party on December 13 in the Community Building. Mrs. Joe Daniel, president, led carols and the Christmas story from Luke. The club voted not to hold the Christmas Eve bake sale this year and exchanged secret pal gifts. Windell Price built a book case and desk for the outgoing president. An anniversary supper for multiple couples was planned for December 22.

Frisco Joe Daniel Alfred Bayles Luke Windell Price Coy Byrd Simon Patton Alfred Baylis Vance Minor Alvin’ Minor Joe Danial Dora Daniel John Daniel Boda Simon ‘Patton

Hart Clubbers Christmas Supper Party at Night Hidge Church

The Hart Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas supper Saturday night at Night Hidge Church. Mrs Marjorie Soutee led the program, a decorated supper room featured a tiny Christmas tree, and Dr. J C Fulton of Ada spoke. Mrs. Barney Hall presided, Bob Hatcher acted as Santa, and many club members attended. The group will meet January 34 in the Soutee home.

Hart Home Demonstration Ightning Hidge Auli McCullat Arno Griffith J.C. Fultom Ada Barney Hall Bob Hatcher Santa Fulton Marvin Hunt Simon Young Elaine J. E. Woolley Jimmie Sherry Alvis Griffith Jess Kelley Hoh Hatcher Robert Miles Kimmel Kathy Charles Roy Cantwell Richard Soutee Willie Rebecca Janie Karen Lisa W. C. Fulton Donald John Ray Welcome Wyche Donnie Carel Janice Mike Norman Wyche Cletus “Kelley Dean Ray Larry Joe Alvie Griffith Gene Griffith Rolf Barney Hall Stanfield Autie McCullar Stephanie Anita Valerie Childers

Water Cress Soup From Mixes on Sunday Night Menu

Quick water cress soup made with dry soup mix water bouillon cube milk and fresh watercress leaves. Stir slowly to dissolve the mix bring to a boil simmer ten minutes then reheat with milk and cress for four small servings.

Penny universities fueled London coffee house lore

In 1600s London the thriving coffee houses earned the nickname penny universities. A penny admitted entry and another bought coffee, inviting patrons to engaging talks with notable literary figures and scholars.

London

Midway Club Holds Gift Exchange And Christmas Program

The Midway Club met at Mrs. BR Hale's home for a short Christmas program and gift exchange. Mrs Alta B King resigned as secretary and Mrs Mary Ann Witherspoon was elected to succeed her. Projects for the coming year were discussed with final decision at the January session. Attendees included Mrs Gerald Newell, Mrs Mary Ann Witherspoon, Mrs Alta B Ring, Mrs BB Ryan, Mrs Dorothy Johnson and daughter, and Mrs Hale.

Midway Club BR. Hale Alta. B. King Mary Ann Witherspoon Gerald Newell

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