Ada Couple To Be Honored On 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C O Wall of 910 E Orchard Ada will host a reception and open house December 24 from 2 to 5 pm celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The couple married December 2 1917 in the Brice home near Rofs. They have children Lewis Wall Glen Wall Reba Freeman Allene Hall Neontha Brooks Ona Lou Freeman and Carolee Sawyer with many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Wall
E. Orchard
Ada
Pontotoc County
Lewis E. Wall
Fort Collins
Colo
Glen D. Wall
Fort Worth
Tex
Reba Freeman
Ukiah
Calif
Allene Hall
Memphis
Union Valley Group Hosts Christmas Dinner Event
Thirteen members of the Union Valley Extension Home makers group gathered at the Holiday House on Thursday for a Christmas birthday dinner. Gift exchange followed games led by president Mrs. Ken Lance. Door prize winner was Mrs. Butch Humphreys, and plans were made to deliver potted plants to Resthaven Nursing Home in Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley Extension Homemakers Group
Holiday House
Edward Brend
Bill Hendley
Ken Lance
Wayne Knouse
Lance
Butch Humphreys
Resthaven
Stonewall
Murray Wade
Raymond Whitwell
Frank Crabtree
Earl R. Kelley
B. M. Stephens
John Bryan
Herman Bryan
Tom Blackburn
Byng High Names Mr and Miss Byng High in Senior Elections
Coveted titles of Mr Byng High School went to Steve Reeves and Sharlet Shope both seniors in a close election last Friday. Winners announced Monday by Supt M W Stokes. Runners up for Miss Byng were Linda Christian and Glenda Scarbrough. for Mr Byng Jack Hester and Jerry Collier. Other Who's Who honors include Wittiest Jerry Collier Cecyl Hooser Most Likely to Succeed Jesse Sullivan Karen Phillips Most Athletic Jack Hester Susan Harris Most Talented Phil Jones Glenda Scarbrough Most Loyal Roger Bates Linda Christian and Nearest Jeanne Baird Clinton Sturdevant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Sullivan
Karen Phillips
Jack Hester
Susan Harris
Phil Jones
Glenda Scarbrough
Roger Bates
Linda Christian
Jeanne Baird
Clinton Sturdevant
Election Board Clerk Ruling on Salary and Budget Authority
Judge West ruled Mrs McDaniel acted as clerk and should be paid by the county. The court found the excise board cannot disallow election board budget requests unless all non mandatory items are first stricken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Paving District Continued in City Meeting
City meeting adjourned after approving claims and continuing paving district discussions. Several areas still face problems as officials push ahead with plans.
Roff High fashion show highlights Christmas theme
Roff High School home economics students staged their annual holiday fashion show with the theme Fashions For Christmas. The program featured outfits from the school wear and streetwear categories modeled by Norma Hatton and many classmates, ending with a yule tree display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
Roff High School
Norma Hatton
Jerry Harrison
Phyllis Black
Janice Wyche
LaDonna Benge
Debra Covert
Cathy King
JoAnn Martin
Kathy Beasley
Sharon Mays
Debbie Foreman
Mae
Faye Britt
Rajena Harrison
Marilyn Harrison
Tylene Harrison
Rosa Weber
Becky Morgan
Reta Swarb
Rita Morgan
Judy Shulanberger
Debbie Long
Sandra Noland
Mickey Jo Harrison
Judy Fox
Janie Davis
Alpha Moore
Christmas Day Wedding Planned in Coleman Baptist Church
Miss Glenna Dean Graham and John Boyles have completed wedding plans for December 25 at the Baptist Church of Coleman Oklahoma. The couple will reside in Bartlesville. Miss Graham is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham of Milburn Route 1 and a 1960 Bromide High School graduate with degrees from East Central State College. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyles of Ross and a graduate student at Tulsa University employed by a petroleum company in Bartlesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna
Dean Graham
John Boyles
Coleman
Oklo
Bartlesville
Miss Graham
Frank Graham
Route 1
Milburn
Boyles
Robert Boyles
Ross
Bromide High School
East Central State College
Ada College
Tulsa University
Graham
Eugene Fields School
Tulsa
Tupelo Couple Plans Open House for Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stone of Tupelo celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home. They have four sons and a daughter, including L. C. Stone Clinton Doyin Route 1 Allen Vernon Ada Harland Okmulgee and Vircle Thetford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Stonecipher
Tupelo
L. C
Clinton
Doyin
Route 1
Allen, Vernon
Ada
Harland
Okmulgee
Vircle Thetford
Coalgate
Dagin
Vernon
The H Copes Celebrate 60th Wedding Day
Mr and Mrs Howard Cope celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 15. Six of their eight children attended including Mary Story Carni Illinois Joe H Cope Mount Vernon Harrison Cope Wilburton Mildred Taylor Del City Melba Price Ada and Charlie Cope Ada unable to attend Bill Cope Ignacio Colorado Paul Cope Oklahoma City. Grandchildren and relatives joined the celebration and Mrs Cope's sister Mrs Paul Bingham Ada attended. The couple married in 1907 about one mile south of Ada and have resided in Pontotoc County since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cope
W. 9Th
Mary Story
Carni
Ill
Joe H. Cope
Mount Vernon
Harrison Cope
Wilburton
Mildred Taylor
del City
Melba Price
Charlie Cope
Ada
Bill Cope
Ignacio
Cole
Paul Cope
Oklahoma City
Cope
Paul Bingham
Pontotoc County
Vanoss Extension Hosts Christmas Luncheon Gathering
The Vanoss Home Makers met at Mrs. Leo McNinch home for their annual Christmas luncheon. Mrs. B I McCauley led carols and Inez Miller gave the devotional. Gifts were exchanged and attendees enjoyed a ham meal with various salads, rolls, beverages and desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Extension
Leo MecNinch
B. I. McCauley
Inez Miller
Carol Neff
Linda
Gaylon Hooks
Kari and
Shannon
R. B. Tiffin
Aut McCullar
Ed Coffey
W. E. McCullar
Clifford Miller
Marvin Briggs
Glenn Cornell
Joe Walker
Laura
Corene Pedersen
Laura Johnson
Mattie Miller
Charles Floyd Jr
Sue
Agnes Bishop
Marriages Recorded in Ada Area
James Brazier of Decatur Alabama wed Bernice Tyson of Ada. R E Carter of Ada married Judy Allman of Ada in separate notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brazier
Decatur
Ala
Bernice Tyson
Ada
R. E. Carter
Judy Allman
Lula Club Holds All Day Noel Celebration
The Lula Extension Home makers Group hosts a Christmas party at Mrs. Knox Lee Sweat’s home in Tupelo with a covered dish meal, carols, and a devotional. Officers elected for 1968 are Mrs. Walter Brooks secretary treasurer and Mrs. Lee Cross vice president. Members plan charitable baskets for nursing homes and list secret pals for 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Extension Homemakers Group
Knox Lee Sweat
Tupelo
W. B. Hokett
Buck Sweat
Walter Brooks
Ray Johnston
Polk Cross
Ray
Clyde Wofford
Lee Cross
Sherman Drennan
Gordon Pernell
H. D. Bullard Jr
Doryin Stonecipher
K. L. Sweat
Clyde Slader
Charley Williams
Fred Wofford
Clyde Nickell
Gloria Walker Speaks On Indian Dress At Byng FHA
Gloria Walker guest spoke at the Byng Future Homemakers of America on People Customs and Costumes Around the Country. The talk highlighted India with costumes from Indonesia Pakistan Afganistan China and India and showed a sari with club members trying it on. Gifts of appreciation were given to speaker FHA adviser and chapter president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Walker
Byng
Future Homemakers of America
Calcutta
India
Thelma Dellinger
FHA
Sharlet Shope
Baptist Kids Meet At Church
The Primary and Beginners Sunbeam band of Morris Memorial Baptist Church met on December 13. They made Christmas cards for their parents and gifts for the Elders Sunday School classes, with Kool Aid and cookies served by Mrs. Loretta Summers. Present were numerous members including Mrs. Oleta Bryant, Mrs. Linnie Noblet, Julia Bryant, Sue Bigham, Becky Cooper, Sharon Cantwell, Loretta Scott, Chris Rixby, Penny Stuart, Chad Rixby, Karen Cantwell, Mike Luallen, Hershell Cantwell, John Luallen, Mike Myers, Dewayne Gray, Steven Bryant and Ronnie Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Loretta Summers
Oleta Bryant
Linnie Noblet
Julia Bryant
Sue Bigham
Becky Cooper
Sharon Cantwell
Loretta Scott
Chris Rixby
Penny Stuart
Chad Rixby
Karen Cantwell
Mike Luallen
Hershell Cantwell
John Luallen
Mike Myers
Dewayne Gray
Steven Bryant
Ronnie Myers
Yuletide Party With Carol Singing At Valley View Hospital
A prettily appointed yuletide party was held Sunday afternoon in the PM&R Building living room at Valley View Hospital for PM&R patients and their families. Pupils from Irving School with Mrs. O C DeMoss played piano and sang carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pm&r
Valley View Hospital
Irving School
O. C. DeMoss
Ralph Evans
Anita Turner
Eugene Hagar
Clint Farmer
Pm&r Project
Clarence Hoover
Hospital
Galley-Wanting Around The County
Ada residents and families visit Stonewall and nearby towns for Christmas week. Local ministers and church members attend services and share meals with relatives, with plans for future visits and holiday events across Stonewall Ada and surrounding communities.
Local Residents Share Holiday Visits and Renewals
Thanks to Lewis Lillard for his renewal to the WEEKLY Mrs. Maud Stevens, Coalgate, spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Rosa Burkhart. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Romine, California, arrived by plane in Oklahoma City and were met by his brother, Norbie Romine, Tupelo. They came to spend the Christmas holidays with his par-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Stevens
Coalgate
Rosa Burkhart
Lee Romine
California
Oklahoma City
Norbie Romine
Tupelo
Myrtle Evans
Frank Lewis
Evans
Lewis
Ada
Hart Homemakers Stage Christmas Program at Roff
The Hart Homemakers held their annual Christmas program and dinner December 9 at the Roff clubhouse. Mrs. Arno Griffith and Mrs. Naomi Stanfield decorated. Kenneth Stanfield gave the blessing. Mrs. Simon Young read the Christmas story and a Kennedy reading. gifts were exchanged with laughter as men received gag gifts.
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Hart Homemakers
Roff
Arno Griffith
Naomi Stanfield
Kenneth Stanfield
Simon Young
St. Luke
John F. Kennedy
Becky Soutee
Vicki Griffith
Barney Hall
Charles Hall
Cletus Kelly
Larry
Ben Ownbey
Alvie Griffith
May Johnson
Marvin Hunt
Lloyd
Bill
Carolyn
Sabra
Douglas
Kevin
Elaine
Clay
Max Griffith
Vicki
Edd Roberts
Kelley
Jimmy
Cecil Knight
Richard Soutee
Willie
Becky
Janie
Karen
Lisa
Arvilla Hatcher
Carpet Shedding Not a Sign of Carpet Trouble
Extension specialists at the University of Nebraska explain that shedding during cleaning is from new carpets or rugs. The loose fluff consists of short fibers left in the manufacturing process and they drop back into the pile as the rug surface is clipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Succulent plants called vegetable camels say florists
The Society of American Florists states that succulent plants used in dish gardens act like vegetable camels due to their ability to assimilate, pipe, and store water. About thirty plant groups include succulent varieties, and each bloom is about ninety percent water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of American Florists
Carrot Bouillon Trick Elevates Everyday Side Dish
Home cooks share a simple method to simmer carrots in bouillon for richer flavor. The technique enhances natural sweetness with savory depth, transforming a basic side into a more vibrant plate.
Tupelo Funeral Held for Earl Young of Stonewall
Mrs Basil Sanders and family traveled from New Jersey and Oklahoma City to Tupelo for the funeral of Earl Young. Mr Young died Tuesday with services Friday at the First Baptist Church Tupelo conducted by the Rev Odus Frederick. Attending included Loyd Young and Clyde Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Young
California
Oklahoma City
Robert Brashears
Tupelo
Mr. Young
Harold Young
Roperville
Tex
Floyd Cathey
Smithville
Okla
Johnny Palmer
Towson
Aud Harkins
Ada
Basil Sanders
Loyd Young
Clyde Young
Janet Finnery
W. E. Young
W. B. Hokett
New Jersey
Earl Young
Stonewall
Sanders
Young
First Baptist Church
Odus Frederick
OEO Amends Rural Focus and Head Start Funding Changes
The policy shifts emphasize rural self sufficiency and no migration to cities. Two assistant OEO directors are named, rural and urban, with equal standing. Day care funding moves to a 90 10 federal local ratio, while Head Start remains at current levels for next year. One third of CAP research funds to rural poor projects. Follow Through may be delegated to HEW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OEO
Hammond Heights
Teague
Pontotoc County
CAA
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Terri Returns Home for Holidays After Surgery
Terri, a county girl, came home with three brothers and one sister. Her father is disabled. She had surgery just last week but improved enough to be released and return home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McConnell
New Classified Acts Offer Sell Trade Rent
Classified item notes new acts for sale or trade with contact FE 2-4433 for details and listings.
Pentecostal Holiness Church Attendance Glims in Oil Center
Eighty three attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday with Rev Glen Eaves leading morning and evening services. A special song was performed by Janice Chilcoat and Sondra Garrett. The Sun day school and church mem bers will receive treats. Janice Chilcoat Sondra Garrett Paula Tucker are spending the holidays with relatives. Mrs Myrtle Evans of Oklahoma City visited Ada area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lewis
Glen Eaves
Janice Chilcoat
Sondra Garrett
Collins
Agnes Rutledge Takes Lena Soward to Ada
Mrs Agnes Rutledge visited her mother Mrs Lena Soward on Monday and escorted her to Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Rutledge
Lena Soward
Ada
Christmas Candy Making And Family News In Northam Cluster
Mrs. Vivian Northam spent Tuesday with Mrs. Josie Northam making candy for Christmas. Josie Northam learned Saturday her brother Raymond Raines was injured in icy weather and hospitalized in Mangum. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thomas and Ricky Moore visited Sunday for dinner with Junior Northam and Britt. Mike also visited Josie Northam in the afternoon. The note closes with Christmas wishes to readers and the Weekly News staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Northam
Josie Northam
Raymond Raines
Mangum
Mike Thomas
Ricky
Moore
Junior Northam
Britt
Mike
Christmas Visit and Plans for Sondra Garrett
Sondra Garrett of Southwestern Bible College Oklahoma City visits family for Christmas. She plans to have her tonsils removed December 26. Rev. Glen Eaves and Hansel Burk accompany her grandfather. Rae Garrett’s home interior redecorated by Rev. Doyle Newby and wife. The group attends Oil Center church and shares a family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Garrett
Sondra Garrett
Southwestern Bible College
Oklahoma City
Pug Garrett
Hansel Burk
Glen Eaves
Sondra
Doyle Newby
Thelma Jean Garrett
Oil Center
Hansel Bruk
Wishful Season Greeting from All Readers
The note shares warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone, spreading cheer and goodwill.
Parish Chapel social notes from Muskogee to Camden
Mr and Mrs Henry Steen of Muskogee spent Saturday night with Mrs Opal Ward. Mr and Mrs David Galey visited relatives in Oklahoma City Seminole and Camden Ark. Emmitt Delamar and Randy hosted Friday night. Virgie Pennington and Dixie Pennington were in Stratford Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J W Law and Mr and Mrs Bruce Little visited Thursday. Dorothy Nessel and Jewell Nessel visited Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Isaacs
Henry Steen
Muskogee
Opal Ward
David Galey
Gene Galey
Oklahoma City
Shelby Myers
Seminole
Effie Lusby
Camden
Ark
Emmitt Delamar
Randy
Gene Abney
Wetumka
Virgie Pennington
Dixie Pennington
Stratford
Ruby Dryden
J. W. Law
Bruce Little
Dorothy Nessel
Jewell Nessel
Garretts Host Sondra Visitors Amid Holiday Plans
Mrs Thlema Jean Garrett and Sondra were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. Hansell Burk and the Rev Glen Eaves went to Oklahoma City Friday to get Hansel s tighter Sondra Garrett who is attending Southwestern Bible College. Sondra will spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett. Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and girls were in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Eaves
Ruth Sutton
Hansel Burk
Byars Pentecostal Holiness Church
Eaves
Oklahoma City
Sondra Garrett
Thlema Jean Garrett
Sondra
Hansell Burk
Hansel
Southwestern Bible College
Pug Garrett
Byng Debaters Attend Speech Meet at Southeastern State College
Members of the debate team with their new coach Eugene Hobbs and students attended a speech meet at Southeastern State College in Durant on Saturday to observe debate techniques. Mrs. Milligan judged the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hobbs
Southeastern State College
Durant
Milligan
Byng to Hold Fire Drills After Long Gap
Local report notes Byng will conduct fire drills after Marvin Stokes says the town has not had one in eight or ten years. Also mentions D E Meeks in Oklahoma City, visits by Charley Frazier, Ada and Sulphur travel, and church candlelight services at New Bethel Baptist Byng with Sam Patty as soloist and Bob Payne leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Marvin Stokes
Sam Patty
Norman
New Bethel Baptist Church
Bob Payne
Jesus Boy
Jeff Payne
George Milligan
Bobby Shelton
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Union Valley Group
Ann Eldred
Carolyn Eager
Shirley VanBrant
Maria Weber
Cherrie Roberts
Pam Smith
Vickie Garrett
Home Economics
Edna Mae Query
The
H. Copes
Vanoss
Lula Club
Byng Fha
Lucile Ganus
Peggy Krebbs
Jerry Scott
Cathy Ganus
Bob Granger
David Frye
Brenda Kay
Kingston
Frye
Cecil Bullard
David Hays
Mrs
A. W. Mensay
Mary Brown
Centraloma
Zersna Boddy
Centrahoma
Fort Smith
Ents
Dave Romine
Virgil Shannon
Betty
Steve Lilley
Bertie Lilley
Pete Anderson
Rufus Killian
Nazarene Church
Ruth Cooper
Zemna Boddy
Jim
Bill Hampton
Ellenburg
Wash
Jane Ray
Sharon
Riverdale
Ezra Armstrong
Sebastopol
Walker Ray
Jeff
Kirk
Haysville
Kan
Wayne Bullard
Carolyn Ellis
Allen
Aaron Gray
Ahloso
Lula Extension
Lula
Walter Elkins
Tupelo High School
Tupelo School
Mosely
State Health Department
Pat Ellis
Paul Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Hugh Sweat
Ralph Billingsley
Estelle Billingsley
Sue Lynn
Don Brashears
Dawna, Sasakwa
Marvin Brashears
Jesse Loyd
Jackie
Jack Uhlick
Anna Belle Ray
East Central
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Charles Hudson
Colene Robertson
Stacy
Lusby
Emmett
Randy Delamar
Martha Franks
Leonard Holloway
Nannie Cox
Casey Thomas
Drucilla Thomas
City
Robert Dalton
E. C. Caviner
Ernest Shreffler
Impson Anderson
Stell Cosby
Allen Wood
Frank Dryden
Verneice Dryden
Irene Wood
Joan Dorgan
Ray Magar
Center
Oscar Carson
M. D. Edwards
Lulu Law
Robin Law
Pod Law
Monte Dale Law
Phoenix
Ariz
Joan Ramsey
Cheryl Law
Eddie Dale
Max Law
Gregg
Lynette
Willie Milligan
Donnie Pennington
Aleta Law
J. W. Laws
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J. A. Patton
Johnna Kay
Nina Sue
Maude Braggs
Walter Gibson
Linda Gray
Melinda
Gale Roberts
Vernon Gray
Shelby and
Giles Terry
Leo Nelson
Lewis Lillard
Bouillon
Terri
Oral Roberts University
Paula Tucker
Oren Gray
McGee
Annie Gentry
Mrs. Gentry
M. R. Tucker
Oklahoma
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Byng Senior
James Danley
D. E. Meeks
Charley Frazier
Frazier
Ott Bay
Jess Daniels
Mr. Daniels
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