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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1961

Page

3

Killions Establish Home in Stonewall After Yuletide Wedding

Mr and Mrs Edward Lee Killion reside in Stonewall where he works at Case State Bank. Former Miss Ollie Mae Henry and Mr Killion wed December 9 at Tupelo Baptist near Yauron. Attendants included sister of the bride Mrs Johnny Dunnigan. The couple honeymooned in Dallas and hosted out of town guests from Oklahoma and Texas.

Mrs Edward. Killion Stonewall Edward Lee Killion Case State Bank Ollie Mae Henry Mr. Killion W Tupelo Baptist Yauron J. L. Henry Ada Route 4 R. T. Killion Delbert Akin Bratz Otis Frederick Johnny Dunnigan Oklahoma City Johny Dunnigan Dallas M. E. Springer Yex B. B. Meek Choctaw W. L. Bratz Houston Tex

Hart Club Sponsors Yule Party

The Hart Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas program Saturday night at Lightning Ridge Church. Members, families and guests enjoyed decorations a yule tree and a dinner after which devotional storytelling carols and special quartets filled the program. The club will reconvene January 8 with Mrs. Bob Hatcher.

Hart Home Demonstration Club Lightning Ridge Lon Hatcher Marjorie Soutee Luke Manger Auli McCullar Shelby Stanfield Arno Griffith Erey Dombey Barney Hall Alvie Griffith Martha Mote Jan Norton Bob Hatcher Robert Erey Ownbey Ben Ownbey Charles Marvin Hunt Sabra Bill Lloyd Carolyn Welcome Wyche Donnie Mike Janice Auli McCuller Ed Coffey Cletus Kelley Larry Joe

Mrs Sanders Hosts Club Yule Dinner

Tae Pecan Grove Home Demon stration Club met Thursday in the home of Mrs. In L. Sanders for the annual Christmas party. A turkey dinner followed by gift exchange capped the event. Plans were completed for serving the employees' dinner for Peoples' Electric Cooperative at East Central State College Student Union Building tonight. Attendees included Mrs. Elmer Cooper, Mrs. J. A. Abbott Jr, Mrs. Russell Aday and Linda, Mrs. Sam Dew, Mrs. Garlen Smith, Mrs. Charlie Sliger, Mrs. Willie Coulson and Melinda, Mrs. W. E. Fallon, Mrs. Charles Richards, Mrs. Carl Sanders, Karla and Tommy, Mrs. Royce McCull y and Billie Sue, and Mrs. L. L. Sanders and Sheila.

Tae Pecan Grove Home Demonstration Club In L. Sanders Peoples’ Electric Cooperative East Central State College Student Union Elmer Cooper J. A. Abbott Jr Russell Aday Linda Sam Dew Garlen Smith Charlie Sliger Willie Coulson Melinda W. E. Fallon Charles Richards Carl Sanders Karla Tommy Royce McCulley Billie Sue L. L. Sanders Sheila

Lula 4 H ers Learn About Card Repair

Lula 4 H Club met on December 14 with Emerson Black assistant county agent demonstrating light card repair and distributing manuals to the boys. Miss Jane Norton assisted with the girls and also handed out manuals. Present were Dabbie Clifford Sharon Johnson Larry Kent Stonecipher Ginger Williams Lavoyée Young Larry Keith Johnston Leonard Wofford Susie Cochran Sandra Brashier Dickie Ray Clifford Virginia Thompson Davey Johnston Max Wainscott Joan Johnson Sharon Wofford Patsy Henry.

Emerson Black Jane Norton Dabbie Clifford Sharon Johnson Larry Kent Stonecipher Ginger Willias Lavoyée Young Larry Keith Johnston Leonard Wofford Susie Cochran Sandra Brashier Dickie Ray Clifford Virginia Thompson Davey Johnston Max Wainscott Joan Johnson Sharon Wofford Patsy Henry

Frisco Club Plans Christmas Bake Sale and Bazaar

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club met at the club house with carols and a devotional. President Mrs Joe Daniels led the session as they scheduled a Christmas bazaar on December 18 at Craddock's Store in Stonewall and a bake sale on December 23 since Christmas Eve falls on Sunday. Members enjoyed a Yule tree crafted from dyed corn cobs and a wreath made from plastic bags, with refreshments served.

Frisco Wendell Price Matthew Joe Daniels Craddock’s Stonewall Simon Patton Coy Byrd Alfred Baylis Jima Marshall Homer Herlon Homer Herlon, Mra Boda Hisaw Vance Minor Zoa White Alvin Minor Mickey Dora Daniel Simon Palton

McLish Faculty Has Yule Dinner and Gift Exchange

McLish School faculty and spouses held their annual Christmas party Tuesday night in Ada. Attendees included Supt J D Enis and Mrs Enis, Mr and Mrs Bliss Parnell, Mr and Mrs Bill Scott, Mr and Mrs Maurice Goodrich, Mr and Mrs Ir Doo little, Mr and Mrs Bob Tweedy, and Miss Viva Jean Stonecipher with her mother Mrs Vivian Stonecipher.

McList School Asher’s Ada Miss Viva Jean Stonescipher Supt J. D. Enis Enis Bliss Parnell Bill Scott Maurice Goodrich Ir Doolittle Bob Tweedy Viva Jean Stonecipher Vivian ‘Stonecipher

Mrs Lessie Butler Elected Stratford OES Worthy Matron

The Stratford Chapter Order of Easter Star held annual officer elections in the Community Building. Worthy Matron Mrs Lessie Butler and Worthy Patron W D Butler were chosen along with other officers including Lucille Reed, Frank Reed, Lela Williams, Esther Andrews, Altella Hart, Mann, Jewel Burleson and Grace Fearce. A gift presentation to the treasurer marked 20 years of service, and a special meeting is planned for December 15 for initiation and installation of officers later this month.

Stratford Order of Easter Star Lessie Butler W. D. Butler Lucille Reed Frank Reed Lela A. Williams Esther Andrews Williamy Altella Hart Mann Jewel Burleson Grace’ Fearce But Nora Ler Jean Mann Grand Ter

Skinner couple honored with open house for fiftieth wedding date

Mr and Mrs W O Skinner of Stratford celebrate their fiftieth anniversary with an open house hosted by daughter Velma Horsley. Born in Arkansas the couple married in 19 39 and moved across Oklahoma and Arizona before settling in Stratford in 1980. They have six children eighteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Relatives from Ada Fort Worth Saginaw and Phoenix attended and a large list of friends sent congratulations.

W.O. Skinner W. O. Skinner Stratford Velma Horsley Ffrom Olive Bell Wood Ada Horsley Skinners Arkansas Dee Waveland Ark Wood Eaton Skinner Nora Haskisson Jewell Dean Robins Oklahoma Thatcher Ariz Phoenix Southern Pacific Railroad Free Will Geplist Church Guy Bittle Glen Mes Gennie Bittle Bob Jones Fort Worth T Ex Charles’ Slaten Saginaw Tex Joe Turner John Horsley Vallon Lobaugh John Ballard Lou Wood Ons

Mrs V L Newlund Hosts Colbert Club Yale Party

Mrs V L Newlund entertained Colbert Home Demonstration Club at Yale for their 19th year Christmas luncheon. Members gathered at noon for a turkey feast then held a business session with officer installations for 1962 led by Mrs Newland.

V. L. Newlund Colbert Club Yale Colbert V.L. Newlund

Karl Pennington Has Party On Fifth Birthday

Karl Wade Pennington celebrated his fifth birthday at home in Gaar Corner with a party Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm. Mrs. Pennington baked the cake and served cake hot chocolate and punch. Guests included Mary Farmer Rhonda and Tracy Mildred Clay Connie Cathy Caral Estil Elmore Minnie Ruth Lorraine Pennington Bobbi and Anthony Wayne Lee Farmer Ruby Dryden Ver niece Dryden Dale Melton Cheryl Virgie Pennington Vineta Jack Johnson and J. W. Law.

Neville Pennington Gaar Corner Karl Wade Lee Farmer Ruby Dryden Verniece Dryden Dale Melton Cheryl Virgie Pennington Vineta Jack Johnson J. W. Law

Timmons Host Christmas Supper Party at Pleasant Hill

Mr and Mrs Chester Timmons hosted a Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club Christmas supper at the Timmons home on Friday night. Turkey and trim mings were served at 6 pm. Adults played dominoes after the meal while children enjoyed games. Attending were numerous local families including Tipton, Laxton, Foster, Sryan, Plowers, Neeley, Bingham, Flowers, and others.

Mrs Chester Timmons Pleasant Hill Home Mings Troy Tipton Dorothy Donna Cather Laxton Virginia Sue Faye Luke Foster John Sryan Jimmie | Plowers W. J. Neeley Margaret Argo Bingham Margare Rhoda Lais Rosetta Flowers Chester Timmers Anita Caralyn

Ada Matron Honored at Ada Shower

M s Berlie Mae Goodman of Ada was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted in the home of Mrs. BR. E. Young in Lawrence. After gifts were opened, coffee, cake and Cokes were served by hostesses Mrs. Young and Mrs. Allen Sweat along with attendees and gift givers including Mrs. Bill Dansby, Mrs. Judy King, Mrs. Marie Hopper, Mrs. Mary Ward, and many others.

M's. Berlie Mae Goodman Ada BR. E. Young. Lawrence Young Allen Sweat Bill Dansby Judy King Marie Hopper Mary Ward Ann Matthews and Kim Birdie Goodman Betty Sherrell Pearl Walkin Loran “Hughey jLeon Hughey R. EB. Young Joy Coper

Billy Mike Henson Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Billy Mike Henson son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henson celebrated his sixth birthday on December 16 with a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Rhynes. Games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Monnie Rhynes Terry Rhynes Phil Rhynes Junior Rhynes Mr. and Mrs. William Henson Mr. and Mrs. James Bynes and the honoree.

Billy Mike Henson William Henson James Rhynes Monnie Rhynes Terry Rhynes Phil Rhynes Rhynes William. Henson James Bynes Billy Mike

Cookbooks and Christmas Joys Fill Tall Mount Bookshelves

A survey of new cookbooks highlights festive gifts and kitchen fun. Goumet Cooking with a Flair by David Wade offers exotic recipes and party ideas, while The New Antoinette Pope School Cookbook expands to 2000 recipes with bone freezing and preserves. Patricia Murphy’s Glow of Candlelight shares restaurant menus and home entertaining philosophy, and Wild In The Kitchen by Will Jones adds humorous failures and vivid prose from a Minneapolis reporter.

Prentice-Halli David’ Wade Alaska Wade Antoinette Pope MacMillian Company Antoinette Francois Pope Patricia’ Murphy Prentice- Hall Patricia Murphy Yonkers N. Y Fort Lauderdale Philosphy Gilbert, Publishing Company Will Jones Minneapolis Tribune Jackie Kennedy

Pleasant Hill Club Meets In Laxton Home

The Pleasant Hill Club gathered at Mrs. Viela Laxton’s home Monday with Mrs. Virginia Bingham presiding. Christmas carols were led by Mrs. Vasco Ross, devotion based on Isaiah 9 6, and readings included The Christmas Story from Luke and a First Christmas tale.

Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club Viela Laxton Virginia Bingham Vasco Ross Blanche Foster Jel Ryan Vasea Ross Becky Vail Virginia Laxton Maude Neeley Monroe Abbott Cheryl Tray. Tipton Beverly Teel Coci Blankentship Ezra Timmons iMa Viola Laxton

Allen Church Classes Enjoy Christmas Program-Dinner

The Ruth Class of the First Baptist Church of Allen hosted the T E L Class for their annual Christmas dinner at the church. Decorations featured holly poinsettias and a pahn leaf tree. music included carols led by Mrs. George Kidwell, with piano by Lola Dell Butler and vocal numbers by Mrs. Pegg, Mrs. Daugherty, and others.

Ruth First Baptist Church of Allen T.E.L Florida Pat Patterson George Kidwell Lola Dell Butler Luke Woodrow Gibson Patterson Bert Palmer Kidwell Pegg Winening Gills W.R. Overton Daugherty Mrs. E C. Peay Vesta Stout Vic Luke Aroni

Christmas Party and Meeting of Fittstown Baptist TEL Class

The TEL Class of Fittstown Baptist Church held its Christmas party and monthly business session Thursday evening. Fellowship Hall was decorated with a lighted yule tree nativity scene pine cones and greenery. Refreshments included fruit cake nuts mints coffee and punch hosted by Mrs. Blevins and Mrs. Snyder. Attendees listed include Mrs. Sam Winters Mrs. L. B. Alexander Mrs. Charley Durant Mrs. E. T. Boydston Mrs. Henry Clampitt Mrs. Henry Glover Mrs. Nan Foresee Mrs. Bessie Hooks and other members.

Fittstown Baptist Church Meg Charlie Blevins W.E. Snyder W. D.langley

Homer Club Yule Party With Gift Exchange

Homer Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party in the club house. The room featured lace table settings and fruit centerpieces. The group sang carols led by Velma Carney, offered a prayer and devotion by Violet Higdon, and exchanged gifts. Guests included Velma Carney, Gladys Walls, Amanda McDonald, Ruby Lilly, Eric Jinkley, Violet Higdon, Janie Phillips, Clara Bethe and Velma Bennett.

Homer Jed Velma Carney Willa Bennett Jed Violet Higdon Christ Amanda McDonald Gladys Walls MacGuest Ruby Lilly Eric Jinkley Violet Higdom Gses Janie Phillips Clara Bethe Une Villa Bennett

Celery Seed Boosts Cabbage Cream and Sole Slaw

The note says celery seed works well in creamed cabbage and also when mixed into sole slaw. It highlights the versatility of celery seed as a flavor enhancer for these dishes.

Shower Fetes Allen Bride in Allen Home

Mrs. Ella Rinehart hosted a wedding shower for Mrs. Willie Knighten in Allen on Friday night. Guests assisted with decorations and attended or sent gifts, as a table of white lace held a centerpiece of chrysanthemums and cake cookies and punch were served. Many friends and relatives listed as attendees or well wishers include Mrs. Gene Maloy Mrs. Wesley Rinehart Mrs. Jack Chiles Mrs. Leslie Rinehart and numerous others from the community.

Ella Rinehert Allen Willie Knighten Rinehart Joe J. Jones Jack Chiles Leslie Rinehart Kinda Kaye Rinehart Gene’ Maloy Mra Wesley Rinehart Robart Naight Orel’ Bussy Ada Marshall Erwin J. D.collins Joan Butler M. L. Crane Tord Grace» Iwwne Saraly Dodison Elsie Eubank W. A. Cottrell Warren Hogue Riley Cozad D. Wilsoe Buddy Younts Joe Sever Grable Chiles Jr Leslie] Rinehart Pete Evert Lois Rinehart Dean Rinehart RB. R. Gibson Iw. W. Gibson Kenneth Gibson Joe Phillips C. C. Manuel Lula Knighten Leslie Jeitier W. D. Evert Hebert’ Perkins Bob Mckenzie Dale Kimbrell Roy Saffarrans R. C. Borders Donald Wells Johnny Bohannon Willie Lee Lee Nickell Willie Russell T. C. Collins Ed Wilson

Union Hill Church Junior Department Gift Exchange

Union Hill Baptist Church Junior Department held a program practice and gift exchange Saturday night. Refreshments followed the gift exchange. Attendees included Louise Hilburn Rhondi Adams Larry Hilburn Jerry Ebr ite Phyllis Hilburn Rusty E brite Reba Hilburn Brendan E prite Susan McAnally Mike Golden Mr and Mrs Joe Hilburn and the teacher Mrs Laura Haines.

Union Hill Baptist Church Louise Hilburn Rhondi Adams Larry Hiliurn Jerry E Brite Phyllis" Hilburn Rusty" E Brite Reba Hilburn Brendan Eprite Susan McAnally Mike Golden Joe’ Hilburn Laura Haines

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Hart Club Richard Soutee Thebecca Janie Karen Lisa Roy Cantwell Joe Bob Jess Kelley John Ray Mrs. Sanders Frisco Club McLish Stratford Oes Worthy R. W. Plummer History Department Tanti Study Club Mra. Plummer Dwight More Phoenix, Ariz Jimmy Glen and Lynn Aday Herb Gentry Hack Burnett Claud Freeman Bob Forrest Jim Shults Myers A. Alton John Qualls AL. McAffrey John T. Williams Mary M. Holland Lolie Kennedy Wal’tee Gray A. Smith Les Ballard Pennie Miller Newland Hugh’ Click Edit Balthrop James Pill Aubrey Haton Newlund Karl Pennington Karl Wade Pennington Inau Gregory Beck Rock Hudson Mickey Mante Pleasant Hill Club Laxton Allen Church Tandie Douglas Fred Kimbrough Im. L. Crawford Mesdames Gibjson Butler Pegs Palmer Dick Russell Claudia Kidwell Cole Vada Shatswell Homer Club B. M Mack Welch Allen Bride Union Hill Church Hes Total Electric Oklahoma Ss Electric Company
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