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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
2
Residents in Hammond Heights celebrate the coming Christmas with church services across area congregations. Santa Claus rumors float from the North Pole as children exhibit improved behavior. Community members host gatherings and visit kin in Stratford and Ada.
John M. Culver longtime St. Paul resident traveled to Oklahoma to visit relatives and pick up Vila Marie Culver from the University of Langston for Christmas. He arrived to see Mrs. Frazier who had just returned from Valley View Hospital. Jackie C. Rhome of McAlester stayed with the Frazier family over the weekend.
The Reaper Baptist Church held a pre Christmas program and dinner in the church cafe teria. A fine program was performed by various classes with solos by Barbara Watson and David Wayne Bush. Rev Emery delivered the spiritual message before the congregation adjourned to a turkey meal.
Betty Johnson Anna Daniels and classmates Betty Johnson Anna Daniels Anna Jean Clark Bernice Miller Wilma Thelma Frazier completed and passed the Byng Civil Defense program conducted last week at Byng High School under supervisor Kari Tilley.
Miss Charles Clark of McAlester daughter of Mrs Dorothy Clark spent last weekend visiting her mother and family in town.
Last Monday Napier School presented its annual Christmas program at 8 p.m. The event was directed by Principal Robert Johnson, Mrs. T. L. Reid, Miss T. D. Singleton, and L. Black.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Alford and daughter Mae Francis visited Ida Frazier at her home over the weekend. The Alfords live in McAlester and were in Ada for the visit.
Leon Clark son of Mr and Mrs Brownie Clark is home on leave from the United States Army drafted last month in Ada he visits with Mr and Mrs Thurman Alexander Miss Ella Mae Clark and other relatives.
Alvin Williamson son of Mrs Clementeen Williamson is home on leave from the United States Navy.
Francis Baptist Church youth had a pleasant evening with a Billy Graham film shown by Janis Streetman from Ada. Richard Bailey delivered the message and fellowship followed.
Mr. and Mrs. Doc Norris of Sherman Texas hosted a weekend visit from their grandson Harrold Norris bringing a family gathering to the area.
A family recounts choosing a Christmas tree last Sunday afternoon on a sunny day. Relatives helped bring the tree home and trim it, noting they always find a prettier tree each year.
Santa Claus visited last Monday as Francis children shared Christmas wishes. The annual Christmas play and tree were a success with the performance conducted in Spanish. Congratulations to the teachers and children for a very nice play.
Mrs. Buster Sutton and Miss Ethel Matthews attended the wedding of Mrs. Sutton's brother in law, Earl Sutton, noting family ties and the ceremony event.
Inez Pennington and Clariece Pennington visited Mrs. Lowell Wood and Mr. and several friends, sharing greetings and local news in a brief social update.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and children of Oklahoma City visited with Mrs J C Maddox and family over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox and children Wes and Jeannie of Stratford were also guests, with Gene Maddox family from Ada and Ruth Crisp and Ethel Varnadore visiting in Ada.
Dr Moneal Davenport of Colorado State College Fort Collins will speak to the Fentem Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church Sunday morning. Sterling Price arranged the talk during Davenport's visit home, a stay tied to his year long sabbatical to study Albert Schweitzer in Africa.
Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Bishop, head of the Texas National Guard, urged linking Texas and Oklahoma guard formations in a future war. He noted possible Defense Department reorganization that would leave Oklahoma with one priority brigade and Texas with two, suggesting a division be created within the combined Fourth Army area.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips join Ada Weekly as new subscribers. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin hosted a Christmas party Saturday night at their home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Ward and Ronnie, Ada, Mike Martin, Ahloso, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Driver, Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hopper, Pickett. Refreshments were served and gifts exchanged.
Carson Phillips and his nephew Hoyt Melton Phillips and Wilson Phillips Ada were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips. Mrs. Dessa Harris visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Jerry Robins and Miss Mickey Gardner of Lindsay visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Ted Cox attended funeral services for Lewis Sherley in Konawa on Monday. Larry Murphy of Ada was a dinner guest of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ted Cox Monday.
Mr and Mrs J C James visited Frank James and Olen Sunday afternoon. Frank James visited Dale Melton and Cheryl Saturday afternoon.
Claude Horsley and Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lawson at their Wolf home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lawson is Horsley’s cousin.
Mike Martin of Ahloso spent the weekend as a guest of his grandfather, the elder Martin, at the family home.
Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Remell Tiffin in Vanoss on Sunday afternoon. The hosts welcomed the couple and shared light refreshments during the informal gathering.
Mrs Velma McDonald and Sharon from Center spent Monday with Mrs Estell Cox to craft new curtains, sharing techniques and items for the project.
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Bessie Bradley Sunday night and attended church services at Gaar Corner with her.
Firemen answered five minor calls Wednesday and Thursday with only slight damage. A grass fire at the Ideal Cement Co plant. clothing on a closet fire at Ray Brotherton’s home. a car fire at Edward Vincent’s on North Broadway. and two morning grass fires at the Junior Staggs residence and Rex Osep’s home in Portland Park area.
Mrs Velma Horsley and Mrs Maude Horsley of Stratford visited Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Monday afternoon.
Phyllis Oliver majors in French and English and works at the campus library. Philip Graham, Ada High School graduate, plays varsity tennis and is in the University band. Carl Emmons, son of Dorothy Emmons, serves as Biology Club president and English club member.
The report shows state pig crops with Missouri at 3,546,000 last year and 3,236,000 this year, Kansas at 995,000 and 1,011,000, and Oklahoma at 320,000 last year and 299,000 this year. National totals reach 44,056,000 for last fall and 42,639,000 on the five year average, with a current figure of 456,000.
Union Hill 4H Club met last week with secretary reporting ribbons won at the recent R E A Electric Program. Mike Golden earned Champion and a trophy for his demonstration. Gary Golden Champion with a poster prize of a check.
The Roff Home Demonstration Club met December 16, 1964 at the Roff Club House with eleven members and one visitor, Annie Hill of Reno Nevada. Officers for 1965 were installed and gifts exchanged as the group prepared a toy and cookie donation for Crippled Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Silver Acres Home Demonstration Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Daisy Corvin’s home. New officers were installed, outgoing president Mrs. Leslie Hodge received a gift, and gifts were exchanged. Cookies punch and coffee were served. Present were Mrs. Anna Hunt Mrs. Leslie Hodge Mrs. Hazel Hunter Mrs. Jewel Corvin Mrs. Verda Morgan Mrs. Wanda Treat Mrs. Daisy Corvin Mrs. Logan Breeder Mrs. Virginia Douglas and her daughter Rhonda.
A Oakman resident recalls childhood Christmases with sleigh rides and neighborly treats. They describe horses pulling the sleigh, no cars, and evenings spent at home or visiting neighbors, noting how times have changed and Christmas now feels different for kids.
The TEL Class of Roff Baptist Church met Monday in the Fellowship Hall for its annual Christmas luncheon. The social committee arranged a nativity centerpiece and served chicken supreme, salads, vegetables, cranberries, and desserts as carols filled the room.
Mr and Mrs Larry Large announce the birth of a daughter Patricia LaVois at Valley View Hospital on December 18 she weighed eight pounds twelve ounces at birth Deborah Leigh the big sister will be four on December 26 The family counts eleven grandparents including L B Cash Dale PA W R Large Fitts Town and J W Nolan Wilburton Alma Cash Red Oak OK Noah Cash Riverside CA Mae Auten Ada Ellis Large Ada Mae Smith Wilburton and a great great grandmother Mae Smith Wilburton
The Primary Sunday School class held its Christmas party at Mrs. George McComas home in Francis on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Young read the Christmas story as Lee Nickell, Debbie Lancaster, LaDonna Fisher, Linda Kirkes, Carol Lamb and Pete Hooser attended.
Mrs. Carl Wheeler hosted her Sunday School Class at home in Francis for a covered dish dinner. Carols and visiting provided evening entertainment with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Benny Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kirkes, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Byers, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Petty, Rev. and Mrs. Dalton Young, Mrs. Ernest Matthews, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hooser.
Anna Fulkerson Walker music consultant at Valley Oaks Schools California and new Ventura County Public School Music Association director left Los Angeles by jet Saturday to spend Christmas with her daughter Beverly in Venezuela Peace Corps Beverly met her in Caracas Friends hosted a bon voyage party at her home with a decorated cake and a money tree. She plans to return January 4.
The Woman's Missionary Union of Francis Baptist Church held a Christmas party at Mrs. H. L. Kirkes home. Members brought covered dishes for the meal and heard the Christmas Story read by Mrs. Carl Wheeler and a modern Christmas tale by Mrs. Bob Hooser. An exchange of gifts followed with attendees including Mrs. M. A. Lambert and others.
Sonja and Laura Pedersen hosted a school class Christmas party on Tuesday night with games carols and treats. Guests included Janis Spurlock Karen Faulkenberry Leah and Gloria Anderson Marie Vandergriff Rodney Hall Sammy Gassaway Johnny Wright Gary Wall Lord Hunt Gala Wall Debbie Wall Diana Wall Caroline Hunt Bill Hunt Larry Hunt Sabra Hunt Paul Wall Mrs Marvin Hunt Mrs Bob Wall Rhondi Adams Jane Adams and Phyllis Murck.
A fresh salad mix of torn lettuce and sliced hard cooked eggs topped with crisp bacon and chopped scallions, all tossed in a simple oil and vinegar dressing for a light spring dish.
Classified notice urges readers to place want ads by dialing a local number FE 2 4433 for quick results. The snippet reflects a community classifieds service promoting rapid ad placement.
Mr and Mrs Amos Summers and family were honored at a housewarming in their new Roff home Tuesday night. Hostesses included Mrs Herbert Griffith and others. attendees and gift givers spanned many local families from Roff Ada and Hickory.
The Fitzhugh Home Demonstration Club held its annual election during the Christmas program and dinner. New officers for 1965 were installed by installing officer Mrs. Lee Elliott: president Mrs. James Wingard, vice president Mrs. Leonard Young, secretary Mrs. Obra Young, reporter Mrs. K. J. Felkins, and song leader Mrs. T. M. V. McElhaney. A gift exchange occurred and three new members joined: Mrs. Delbert Tucker, Mrs. Norris Price, and Mrs. Martin Baird.
The Son, Wife, and Evelyn Reed visit the Victor reeds in Huntsville Alabama. They plan to spend Christmas Day in Rush Springs with Mrs Reed's parents before returning to Huntsville.
Classified notice for buying selling and trading items with contact FE 2-4433 for news classifieds services.
Mrs Bill Bradford and others hosted a gift shower for Denise Walsh bride-elect of Jackie Patterson in the Ross First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Jackie Patterson and Denise’s mother Mrs Helen Walsh helped display gifts while Mrs Leonard Etchieson and Mrs Joyce Cherry served at the punch bowl and cake as the hall reflected holiday decor.
The Lula Home Demonstration Club held a December 17 Christmas program at Mrs. Buck Sweat's home. Doyin Stonecipher read the Christmas Story, followed by a luncheon with turkey dishes. Members and guests listed include Mrs. Doyin Stonecipher, Mrs. Buck Sweat, Mr. Bob Sweat, Ada, Tupelo visitors, and 1965 secret pals were revealed with gifts.
A kitchen tip advises placing custard cups on a cookie sheet before baking popovers to ensure even heat and stability during the bake.
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