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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1957

Page

3

Trenna West Honored With Shower Monday

Mrs. Trenna West was honored with a pink and blue shower Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Effie West. Co hostess was Mrs. Mattie West. Guests and gift senders include Trudy Nance Mildred Current Angie Wright Betty Mounger Nettie West Ruth Kellogg Margaret Kellogg Velma Chandler Mildred Lancaster Ethel Baker Vennie Norris Viola West Flo Fountain Bessie Poe Agnes Scroggins Cora Pendergrass Mia Pevehouse Alta Isaacs Flora Carter Priscilla West Effie West Lorene Harris Lillie Bryant Mae Harris Pearl Surgnier Lavada West Lavern Scroggins.

Cedar Grove Trenna West Effie West Mattie West Trudy Nance Mildred Current Angie Wright Betty Mounger Nettie West Ruth Kellogg Margaret Kellogg Velma Chandler Mildred Lancaster Ethel Baker Vennie Norris Viola West Flo Fountain Bessie Poe Agnes Scroggins Cora Pendergrass Mia Pevehouse Alta Isaacs Flora Carter Priscilla West Lorene Harris Lillie Bryant Mae Harris Pearl Surgnier Lavada West Lavern Scroggins

Full skirted pattern No 1537 with photo guide

Pattern details describe a full skirted classic dress with optional cuffed sleeves and multiple sizes from 10 to 20. The ad notes a 35 inch sewn yard measurement, asks readers to send 35 cents in coins for the pattern to Iris Lane via ADA Weekly News in Chicago, Illinois.

Nfl Iris Lane ADA Weekly News West Adams Street Chicago

Good Neighbors Contribute $5 to March of Dimes Drive

Union Hill Good Neighbors Club met with Mrs Lavona Jones January 9 for Bible study and opening prayer. A year in review was read by Mrs Lena Cochran. Members voted to contribute $5 to the March of Dimes drive. Hostess gifts were exchanged after the session. Attendees included Lula Keeling Georgia Sue Smith Roxie Golden Mike Linda Daisy Binion Emma Cassady Emma Jones Ina Haines Betty Cunningham and Layona Jones. Next meeting set with Mrs Emma Jones on Wednesday January 23.

Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Lavona Jones Lula Keeling Lena Cochran Georgia Sue Smith Roxie Golden Mike and Linda Daisy Binion Emma Cassady Emma _ Jones Ina

Veal Casserole Recipe from Reba Stages

Veal casserole combines browned ground veal with celery green pepper onion almonds salt pepper lemon juice and mayonnaise. Bake in a greased two quart dish at 350 degrees for 40 minutes yielding 6 to 8 servings.

Reba

Ada Garden Club Iris Unit Hosts January Meeting

The Iris Unit of Ada Garden Clubs held its January session at Mrs. J. K. Smith’s home. Members opened with the Club Creed and prayer by Mrs. Dick Cope. A committee was named to choose officers for the coming year and another to plan the year, plus a coffee event for January 23 to aid the March of Dimes. Two telephone representatives attended and presented a film on dial telephones. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and co-hostess for a gathering including many named members.

Dick Cope F. L. Pearson J. K. Smith V. L. Newland Minnie ‘Auld J. F. Mahan Troy Tipton Mildred’ Pearson V. E.younts W. N. Bethune Oscar Donaghe Frank Nease Delbert’ Taylor C C. Ray Karr

Vanoss Club Votes Five Dollars For March of Dimes

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club held a regular meeting at the school lunch room. Members voted to donate 5 to the March of Dimes and outlined a benefit basketball game between Oil Center and Vanoss women set for January 21 at the high school auditorium with proceeds to the March of Dimes.

Vanoss Club March of Dimes Vanoss Vanoss Home W. E. McCullar Alene “Miller Kenny Neel Therug Oil Center Vaness

Union Valley News Highlights Local Socials

Union Valley residents Mick and Judy Scott and Billy Ruth Auten attended the Owl Creek singing Sunday. Oklahoma City visitors Lewis Holland stayed with the Boyds. Families including the Autens, Maloys, Ward, and Ellene Ward's circle joined Sunday events. a pastor change at Joe Howery’s church was noted. A Sardinia herb tale linked to the term sardonic laughter ends the item.

Mick Judy Scott Billy Ruth Auten Owl Creek

Frisco Women Hold First 1957 Meeting Around Coal Heater

Frisco Home Demonstration Club gathered January 30 1957 with Miss Dora Daniel leading song and Mrs E P Patton giving the devotional. Members discussed parliamentary procedure around the heater and voted to donate 5 to the March of Dimes. They planned a wedding shower for engaged or married community youths. Refreshments were served by Mrs Edith Prige and Mrs Vela Minor to several members and guests.

March of Dimes Edith lPrige Vela Minor Lillian Thompson Eva Hitt Bessie “Baylis Emily Hisaw Reba Daniel Valerie Vicky Jim Marshall Dora Daniel Martha Mote

Trace Mineral Feeding Only If Minerals Are Lacking

Oklahoma A&M expert Dr. L. Pope says trace mineral feeding pays off only when cattle lack minerals. Tests show with adequate roughage plus protein phosphorus and salt, extra trace minerals offer no clear benefit. He notes few Kansas deficiency areas exist in Oklahoma, though localized gaps may remain unseen.

Pope Oklahoma A&m College

You Too Can Take Good Pix Stevens Avers You Too Can Take Good Pix

Stillwater Oklahoma Its never too late to take up photography says Lee Stevens Oklahoma A&M college agricultural extension visual education specialist Stevens has written a pamphlet aimed at 4 H clubbers but will help beginners of any age The guide covers from camera focus to film developing at home with simple tips to spark lifelong interest and suggests photography as a project for 4 H members to complement other subjects More information is available from the A&M extension division for circular Sot.

Stillwater Lee Stevens Oklahoma A&m College Agricultural Extension Stevens Owith A&m Extension Division

Vanoss Hosts Benefit Basketball Game For March of Dimes

Vanoss High School in Vanoss will host a charity game Monday January 21 featuring the Vanoss women against Oil Center women. Admission is free but donations will be collected for the March of Dimes.

Vanoss Oil Center Vanoss High School

Cook Records Offer Handy Biscuit and Cake Mix Directions

A flour mill releases recipe records with directions for biscuit cake frosting pie and cooky mixes. Designed for cooks who rely on intuition and to assist blind homemakers by providing practical measurements and guidance.

Earl Carrell presents Vanities review on Broadway highlight

Producer Earl Carrell showcased his famed Vanities review on Broadway before serving as a U S Army air pilot in World War II.

Secret Pals Vote At Gaar Corner Club Meeting

Eight members attended the January gathering at the Gaar Corner Homie Demonstration Club held in the church. After a devotional by Mrs. Darwin Bumpers, roll call noted good officers as the club planned to host the County Council meeting January 18 and voted to have secret pals. The lesson centered on Parliamentary procedure with attendees including Mrs. Verna McCurdy, Mrs. Jestie Maddox, Mrs. Christine Martin, Mrs. Frances Bumpers, Mrs. Besie Bradley, Mrs. Della Maddox, Mrs. Inez Pennington, and Mrs. Price Richardson.

Darwin Bumpers Verna. McCurdy Jestie Maddox Christine “Martin Frances, Bumpers Bésuie Bradley Della,Maddox

A Skirt With A Flair Pattern Ad

Sewing pattern from Martha Madison for a tissue-color-transfer skirt design No 194. Easy to sew with six trim butterfly stamp-ons, offered by ADA Weekly News at 467 West Adams Street Chicago for 25 cents.

Martha Madison ADA Weekly News West Adam's' Street Transfer West Adams Street Chicago Llnois

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. C Corvin

Mrs Charlene Corvin was honored with a pink and blue shower in Vanoss hosted by Mrs Lonnie Barnes and Mrs Norris Hensley. Guests included Antis McCullay Herman Miller Phyllis Potter Pat Gallup Charles Floyd Jr Thelma Perriman Glen Ortell Lewis Kroth Ada Clariece Pennington A N Neel George Fitts Jack Hurt Verlin Berner and Marvin Briggs.

Cub Scouts Learn About Stars and Planets Program

Pack 88 Cub Scouts met at the First Baptist Church to study astronomy with Mrs. C. Huddleston giving a talk on a study of the stars. Guests included Owen Kersh and Gary Spears. Den mothers were asked to submit elective subjects for an April exhibit. The program noted January as a month of astronomy study with plans to identify planets visible without a telescope and map sky Constellations. The earth is the fourth smallest planet, capable of sustaining life with Mars as an exception.

First Baptist Church Ross Badgett Pr. C. PB Taylor Gary Spears Badgett Owen Kersh The R. L Neff M.T. Howry John Beauclair Neal Trobaugh C. B. Huddleston Craddock Road Pril Huddleston America Earth Mars Kersh

Agale Experiment Station Hosts Livestock Events At Fort Reno

More than 500 stockmen will gather at the Agale Experiment Station near El Reno over three weeks for two events inside the arena. Sheep and swine breeders meet Jan 17 for field day with nine discussions on summer temperature effects and cooling for better reproduction. Feb 2 marks the beef cattle feeders day with talks on high-silage rations, feed-lot studies, and performance tests of bulls and heifers from Hereford and Angus lines.

Fort Reno el Reno L. 8 Bill) Pope A&m Hereford Angus

Man Emerges from Jail Monday Watchful of Bogus Checks

Charles Wilson was released from the county jail Monday after a jail sentence for passing a bogus check. On Tuesday he allegedly wrote another bad check for 10 dollars to Peters Grocery and Market, with 7.50 cash and 2.50 of merchandise received. George Peters reported the check worthless and filed charges. similar charges followed against Esterline Tyson and Hawatha Perry in county court for other counterfeit checks earlier in December 1956 and January 1957 respectively.

Charles Wilson Wilson George Peters Peters Grocery and Market Esterline Tyson Hawatha Perry Erline Tyson Millard Henry Henry Brothers Ada Route 4 HD. Managan

Tdonel Barrymore Remembered as Stage and Screen Star

Tdonel Barrymore, a late stage and screen star, was a noted talent and fed composer. Among her works is Farewell Symphony, an opera in one act for four piano pieces, reflecting her versatility across performing and composing.

Tdonel Barrymore Star

Byng News Highlights Local Shower and Week in Sports

Mrs Cleta June Lamb received a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs R T Rorie with guests including Mrs June Henry and others. Edwin Miller visited from Tulsa. Byng teams won two games, defeating Fitzhugh and Purcell, while local events covered leader training, a rug making workshop, a slumber party, and January March of Dimes drive. Attendance at New Bethel Baptist Church declined Sunday.

Cleta June Lamb R. T. Rorie June Henry Bertie @althrop Bertha Teague Quida Stokes Sammié Keller Pear: McElhaney Lois Gray D. E. Meek Wilma -Myers Virginia Shaw al Shaw Louise Rorie Jackie Lou Myers Shirley Jenkins Phyllis Eubanks Eubanks Byng Fitzhugh Byng Boys Purcell

Pedersen Family Visits and Illness Reach Midland Area

Midland News reports Dora McGee learns her son George is ill in an Austin hospital. Jimmie Don Pedersen has a virus. Bill McNairs visited Dale Gentry in Stratford. Jake McGee shared time with Pedersen family and others. Seminole relatives visited Mrs. Laura Bennett in Bebee.

Midland Chris Dora McGee George Austin, Tex Bill McNairs Dale Gentry Stratford Jake McGee Pedersen Chris Pedersen Richard Stephen Lynn Sherry Sheila Sonja Laurie Laura Bennett Bebee

Lovelady News Highlights Social Ties And Local Visits

Lovelady residents share community events and health notes. Bettie Park gathers turnip greens on a warm day just before a cold snap. A quilting session draws many women. Bible study groups meet weekly with Rev. Pherigo teaching Acts. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Ellison, the Cantrells, Nora Ross, and Ada trips. Illnesses noted: Mrs Effie Lou Hudson, Gaston’s family, and Corrie Davis in hospital. Community plans include the Lovelady HD Club touring Ada industries January 24.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Ada Weekly Ada Garden Club Perriman Floyd W.E. ‘McCullar Alvi Johnson Aun McCullar Neel George ‘Pitt Homer Sliger Marvin Briggs J.H. Stephens Bolléy “McCailley Vernon Sasaway Loretta Davis Union Valley Mrs Ellene Ward Lewis Holland Oklahoma City C. ‘H. Boyd Lewis’ Holland C. H. Boyd Bill Auten Beverly Marvin Dale Jesse D. W. Maloy Clarice Auten Bill Autens Edgar Macden Kansas W. B. Griffin Mrs. Boyd Ellene Danny Tanner Johnson Lloyd Myers Mick Scott Joe Howery Roy D. Ward Japan Eugene Alford Wewoka Wewoka Municipal Hospital Alford Irvin Elmore Stonewall H. A. Evans Hastings’ Grocery Dub Scott J. A. Jones Okmulen Beulah Lee Tucker Tulsa Jerry Larry Robert Sanders Raymond Hutchings Grace Sanders Cordie Davis Bro. Fagan Flowers Assembly of God Church Sulphur Springs Tex Thube Scott Larry Deveny McNei Kenneth Lance McAlester George Lance Sardinia Mediterranean Frisco A&m Animal Husbandry and Oklahoma A&M _ extension Mrs. C. Corvin Cub Florida Agale FFORD Abes Futkerfuad Desler Byng News Alice Henry Edwin Miller Georgia Martin Betty Ann Cole Jane Ward Latta Archie McCurry T. W. Henry New Bethel Baptist Church Sim Miller Joe Michael Dean Kingston Jimmie Don Pedersen Lovelady News Nora Ross Pherigo Lavona Effie Lou Hudson Billy Deaton Silas Taylor W. M. Boss Feil Glen. Jones Peté Cantrell Gleexs John Davin Mrs. McClendon Mrs. Williamson W. C. Ellison Cecil Brannon Erally Otis Harts- Pee Sherry Rea Shawnee Johanie Cantrell Nore Ross E. W. Cantrell Jess Raynes VE. R. Boren Ruby Deaton Nebraska John and Carol Davis A. 0. Davis Blankenship Lovelady “Hd Club Ies Homer Club Ada Industries Mer Jewel Moore Rosses Edna Boren Vickie Woodward Paul Parker Bob Ross Joe Parks Ruby Denton Bill Enson Corrie Davis Ahloso Rozs Abloso Baptist Church Aca Educationa GEM Credit Jewelers O. W. Walker Fagre
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