Collins Couple To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Tom Collins of Allen host an open house January 19 to mark their golden anniversary. Born in Arkansas, Collins is a retired farmer and they moved to Getty in 1920. They have three daughters, one son, 23 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Collins
Allen
Collins
Batesville
Ark
Arkansas
Elva Manuel
Getty
Cecil Huckeby
Lois Rinehart
Clarence Holiday
Oklahoma City
J. D. Collins
Gerty
Mrs Grant Johnson Honored At 79th Birthday Dinner
Hart Community resident Mrs Grant Johnson celebrated her 79th birthday on Wednesday January 8. Her birthday dinner was prepared by her daughters May Johnson of the home and Christine Walker of Lodi California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Johnson
Hart Community
May Johnson
Christine Walker
Lodi
Calif
Laura Johnson
Richard Soutee
Keith
Alvie L. Griffith
Johnson
California
Melvin
Christine
May
Farrell Sales
Colbert
Layette shower honors Mrs Chat Henry at Lula School
Mrs Henry hosts a Lula community layette shower at the Lula School building. Attendees include Mrs Walter Brooks and many local residents. gifts arrive from several friends. birthday greetings and recordings mark the event for Mrs Henry and daughter Debbie.
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Jess Wofford
Walter Brooks
Ruth Davis
Lula
Chat Henry
Gloria
June Black
Fred Wofford
Charlie Williams
Ginger
Phyllis
Rita
Buck Sweat
Lester Davis
M. L. Thompson
Virginia
Frank Henry
Stonewall
Fannie Sue Caldwell
Tupelo
Lon Cooper
Isaac Cooper
Sue
Vonda
Polk Cross
Betsy
Roy Johnston
Charles Leader
D. R. Clifford
Debbie
John Harden
W. B. Hokitt
Eddie Brock
Corky Brashier
Chester Treas
Arthur Dennis
W. J. Treas
Ralph Wofford
Carl Hill
C. D. Whelchel
Ada
Henry
Gifts Given for Expected Child at Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs. Amos Roberts hosted a pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Aaron Murray. Guests and gift donors included Mrs. Roger Blake, Mrs. Jessie Boyles, Mrs. Lou Murphree, and many others. After gifts were opened, punch, cookies, and Jello were served.
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Aaron Murray
Francis
Amos Roberts
Roger Blake
Jessie Boyles
Lou Murphree
Ina Henson
Tignor
Hattie Harris
Marie West
Lucille Moon
Hazel Kymes
Aloma Stinson
Minnie Baugh
Louise Bryant
Ben Stinson
Juanita Scroggins
Edith Wommack
Pat Hooser
Mrs. Roberts
Goodneighbors Club Meeting Shares Budget Menu Ideas
The Goodneighbor Club of Union Hill met January 8 at Mrs. Laura Haines home. Mrs. Daisy Binion led the lesson from 11 Chronicles while Mrs. Wanda Welch and Mrs. Estelene Golden demonstrated bean based main dishes. Refreshments included Swedish tearing, chocolate cake, jello, coffee and cocoa. The next gathering is set for January 22 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Emma Jones.
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Goodneighbor Club
Union Hill
Laura Haines
Daisy Binion
Wanda Welch
Estelene Golden
Carrot Pound Normal Size Count
A typical pound of carrots contains about 10 medium sized carrots. This reference note estimates standard yield per pound for grocery planning.
Gift Shower Honors Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Bohannon
A Monday evening wedding gift shower honored newlyweds Mrs and Mrs Johnny Bohannon at the home of Mrs. Paul Miller. Hosts and guests listed include relatives and friends from Pasadena and Allen, with decorations of white carnations and roses and refreshments of hot chocolate cookies and coffee.
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Johnny Bohannon
Allen
Paul Miller
Bohannon
W. E. Jones
Pasadena
Tex
Mr. Bohannon
W. L. Bohannon
Miller
Iona Gilmore
Walker Miller
Don Brown
Bill Nickerson Celebrates His Seventh Birthday
Bill Nickerson, known as Francis, turned seven on January 6 with a party. Attendees included Glen da Smith Kris Ken Lam ble Buddy Byars Bobby Canada Gary Matthews Donna Phillips Phyllis Nickerson Marty Canada Carol Bambi Pete Hooser and others as ice cream cake and Kool-Aid were served by Mrs. Kurt Canada and Mrs. Bill Nickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nickerson
Francis
Glenda Smith
Kris
Ken Lamble
Buddy Byars
Bobby Canada
Gary Matthews
Donna Phillips
Phyllis Nickerson
Marty Canada
Carol
Bambi
Pete Hooser
Kurt Canada
Ever Fold Strawberry Preserves Into Boiled Frosting
A brief cooking note explores folding strawberry preserves into a boiled frosting for fruit flavored glaze. The method suggests gentle mixing to avoid clumping and to retain bright fruit color.
Covering Shoes With Fabric Demonstrated At Hart Club
Mrs Aun McCullar demonstrated covering shoes with fabric at the Hart Home Demonstration Club meeting. Mrs Ben Ownbey hosted at her home as officers discussed club projects including Lightning Ridge Cemetery upkeep and sending cards to the elderly and sick. Members reviewed citizenship themes and flag etiquette with Miss Martha Mote guiding the proceedings.
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Aun McCullar
Vaness Club
Hart Home
Ben Ownbey
Richard Soutee
Glynn King
Lightning Ridge Cemetery
Marjorie Soutee
Cletus Kelly
Simon Young
Arno Griffith
Martha Mote
Miss Mote
E. V. Ownbey
Shelby
Frisco Club Plans January 27 Anniversary Supper
Frisco Home Demonstration Club met January 9 at 1 30 pm in the Community Building to study citizenship with readings on the flag and the national banner. The January 27 supper will start at 6 pm at the same building.
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Frisco
Boda Hisan
God
Joe Daniel
Simon Patton
America
Daniel
Wendell Price
Coy Byrd
Alvin Minor
Martha Mote
United States
Alfred Bayliss
Mickey Lew
Justweds Are Showered With Wedding Gifts
Mrs. Edgar Muse hosted a wedding shower in Allen for Pvt. and Mrs. Charles Brown. The bride Freda Bailey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey of McAlester, wed the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey of Allen. Guests and helpers included Mrs. Jack Chiles Mrs. H C Kraettli Mrs. Cecil Huckeby and Mrs. Clint Anderson with a white lace gift table and a bouquet of white carnations.
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Edgar Muse
Allen
Pvt
Charles Brown
Freda Bailey
Jack Bailey
McAlester
Walter Bailey
Muse
Jack Chiles
H. C. Kraettli
Cecil Huckeby
Clint Anderson
Crable Chiles
Bill Rose
Ruby Rinehart
Leon Kidwell
Vick Luke
Karen Ussery
Morris
Sandra
Sarah
Josie Chiles
Charlie Hossington
Charles Cannon
Holman Melton
Roy Saffarrans
Grady Miller
Arthur Kidwell
W. A. Pegg
A. E. Malone
J. D. Shires
Louis
Alfred Cash
Mildred Anderson
David Forester
W. S. Kelley
Fred Kimbrough
W. R. Dean
H. E. Brown
Bill Orick
Walter Brown
Punching Down Yeast Dough Technique
The dough is deflated by plunging a fist into the center and pulling the edges toward the center. This relieves gas and redistributes yeast, liquid, and flour for a uniform crumb and better rising in subsequent proofing.
Bread crumb prep trims crust for soft texture
A tip notes removing crust from bread improves softness when making bread crumbs. It emphasizes trimming crust as the first step in achieving tender crumbs.
Tamma Is Five Birthday Party Honored
Mrs. Colene Robertson of Oil Center honored her daughter Tamma at a Saturday party for her fifth birthday. A St. Valentine theme adorned the decorations and heart shaped valentines were given as favors. The doll shaped cake carried a red and white “Happy Birthday Tamma” inscription as guests enjoyed coffee, pop and cake.
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Colene Robertson
Oil Center
Tamma
Tonya Tucker
Machelle Love
Darla
Randy Tucker
Vickie
Anday
Jeff
Diane Andrews
Jeanette Griffith
Wayne
Sissy Burk
Londa Tucker
Carma Joyce Gray
Johnathan Brendle
Stacy Robertson
Paula Tucker
Francis OES Initiates Carol White-Long in Ada Chapter
Francis Chapter No. 159 OES held a bi monthly meeting at Ada initiating Mrs. Carol White-Long. Guests and members gathered at Miss Florence Harrold's home for sandwiches cake pie coffee and hot chocolate after the ceremony with many Ada Mill Creek and Pauls Valley residents in attendance.
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Francis Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Carol White-Long
Ada
Florence Harrold
Roy White
Oakman
Thelma Stroud
Ruth Stout
J. C. Martin
Anna Westbrook
Ruby Kelley
Dovie Smith
Mill Creek
Chloe Walton
Pauls Valley
Homer Flowers
Francis
George Dale
Edd Capterton
Mildred Head
Velma Chandler
Marie Tigert
Marie West
Pearlie Wolfe
Pauline Harwood
Alma_ Stallworth
Vera Wilcoxson
Worthy
Carol Long
Many Song Birds Habit Platt Park
The Canna Garden Club of Sulphur met at Mrs. R. L. Boles home to discuss a spring plot project. Mrs. Ameen Hassen reported the plowed plot and planned before and after photos. The meeting featured bird slides and calls by Mrs. Robert Schumerth, noting many species in Platt National Park.
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Canna Garden Club
R. L. Boles
H. R. Jackson
C. D. Hicks
Artesian Nursing Home
Robert Schumerth
Platt National Park
Byron Hicks
Eleven Churches Represented At Banner WMU Rally
The Allen Baptist Banner Association WMU rally drew attendees from eleven churches led by Rev. David Forester. The program centered on Call Upon His Name Make Known His Deeds with sermons, prayers, a skit, and a mission study film.
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Banner Association
WMU
Woman's Missionary Union
Baptist Banner Association
Allen
David Forester
Lavada Jones
Fittstown
Grady Miller
Allen Wmu
Ada First Church
L. M. Norwood
Banner Association Superintendent of Missions
Jerico
Beulah Hathaway
Mission Study
George McComas
Francis
Allen Church
Bruce Corleys Welcome a Son in Shawnee
Mr and Mrs Bruce Corley of Shawnee are the parents of a son born January 9 weighing nine pounds The couple already has four daughters and welcomes the new family member with joy.
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Bruce Corley
Shawnee
Meat and Poultry Industry Employed 308,500 Workers
The United States meat and poultry industry plants employ 308,500 persons, reflecting a sizable labor force across processing facilities and related operations.
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United States
Miss Judith Oakley to Wed Douglas McDaniel in Ada
Judy Oakley and Douglas McDaniel plan a late January wedding at Immanuel Baptist Church Ada with Rev. Tommy Norwood officiating. Oakley, Stonewall High School graduate and East Central State College sophomore, majors in business and belongs to United Christian College Fellowship. McDaniel, Stonewall High School alumnus, is in the U. S. Army paratroop division stationed at Fort Benning.
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Judith Gay
Judy’’ Oakley
Douglas McDaniel
Immanuel Baptist Church of
Ada
Tommy Norwood
Stonewall High School
East Central State College
United Christian College Fellowship
U. S. Army
Fort Benning
Georgia
Viet Nam
Miss Oakley
Billy Oakley
Glen Howard Oakley
Mr. McDaniel
Johnny McDaniel
Stonewall
McDaniel
Stallworth Couple Welcome Baby John Robert
Mr and Mrs Robert Stallworth announce the birth of their son John Robert on January 5. The baby weighed seven pounds nine and a half ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Stallworth. Parents and child are staying with the Stallworth family until Mrs Stallworth recovers.
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Robert Stallworth
John Robert
Ralph Stallworth
Dean Lee Faces Rough Week With Back Trouble and Flu
Dean Lee endured a tough week suffering a bad back and a touch of the flu. Wishing him a speedy recovery and better health soon.
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Dean Lee
Francis Baptist Church Men's Team Triumphs Over Ada First
The Francis Baptist Church men beat Ada First Church Blue Team 38 to 26 last Thursday night. Players include Gene Petty Glen Byers Raymond Lamb Richard Bailey Buddy West Leslie Gibson Rick Johnston Don Buchanan Dalton Young Bob Hooser and Bill Kirkes coached by Weslie Gibson. Attend Thursday games at First Baptist Church in Ada. admission is free and the contest offers fun.
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The
Francis Baptist Church
Ada First Church
Gene Petty
Glen Byers
Raymond Lamb
Richard Bailey
Buddy West
Leslie Gibson
Rick Johnston
Don Buchannan
Dalton Young
Bob Hooser
Bill Kirkes
Weslie Gibson
First Baptist Church
Ada
Local teams and visitors report a home return
Mrs Ethel Houser was away from Tuesday to Friday visiting her son Glen in Sherman Texas. He notes the trip was lovely but she is glad to be home again. Other teams mentioned include Oak Avenue Stonewall Ada First Blue and Red Francis.
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Oak Avenue
Stonewall
Ada First
Francis
Ethel Houser
Glen, Sherman
Tex
Scare for Lambs as 3YearOld Kevin Falls from Bed
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lamb faced a frightening Sunday morning when their three year old son Kevin toppled from a bed. Doctors diagnosed a painful sprain, not a broken arm, and the family wishes Kevin a speedy recovery.
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Raymond Lamb
Kevin
Hello from former Francis residents Mr and Mrs Crockett
Mr and Mrs L L Crockett write from away, sending a hearty hello to Francis friends. They are well and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November and hope to hear from old neighbors.
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Sam Head
L.L. Crockett
Francis
Mrs Ma Lambert Travels With Family to Steedman
Mrs Ma Lambert spent one day last week with her brother Harve Farris in Steedman. Mr and Mrs C C Hay accompanied her on the trip.
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Ma Lambert
Harve Farris
Steedman
C. C. Hay
Seventh and eighth graders play women to a 23 all tie
The seventh and eighth grade girls challenged the women last Wednesday afternoon. The game ended in a 23 to 23 tie. Referees were Don Buchannan and Rick Johnston. The women's coach is Pastor Dalton Young of Francis Baptist Church.
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Mildred Lancaster
Virginia Nickerson
Glenda Steele
Vancille Petty
Pat Hooser
Norma Lamb
Gearldine Lee
Don Buchannan
Rick Johnston
Dalton Young
The
Francis Baptist Church
Nazarene Church Sermons Highlight Ada Service
Rev Glen Jones district superintendent preached again Sunday for the Nazarene Church while Rev Steve Lilley delivered the evening sermon.
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Lucille Ganus
Glen Jones
Ada
The
Nazarene Church
Steve Lilley
Visitation Notes From Local Social Calls
Mrs. Bertie Lilley hosted Mrs. Lollie Mann on Friday evening. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson paid a social visit to Mr. and Mrs. Lilley recently.
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Bertie Lilley
Lollie Mann
Myrtle Anderson
Mrs. Lilley
Mrs Houston Owens Returns Home After Short Hospital Visit
Mrs Houston Owens spent a couple of days at Cowling Hospital last week and is now at home recovering.
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Houston Owens
Cowling Hospital
Pace suffers hip fracture after Ada nursing home fall
Word reached Stone wall that C. R. Pace, a patient in an Ada nursing home, fell and fractured his hip. He was moved to Valley View Hospital where he underwent surgery Friday.
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Stonewall
C. R. Pace
Ada
Valley View Hospital
Roans Spend Sunday with Parents and Attend Church
Mr and Mrs Paul Roan visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Roan and attended First Baptist Church Sunday morning.
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Paul Roan
Jess Roan
First Baptist Church
Luther Correll Returns Home From Valley View Hospital
Luther Correll has been discharged and returned home after a stay at Valley View Hospital following illness or injury.
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Luther Correll
Valley View Hospital
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