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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1957

Page

3

Wigley Thompson Betrothal Reported In Oklahoma

Miss Barbara Wigley of Fittstown and Billy H. Thompson of Stonewall announce their engagement. Barbara, McLish High School and Central State alumna, works as a home economist for Lone Star Gas in Pauls Valley. Billy, also McLish High School and Oklahoma A&M College alumnus, served in the Army Veterinary Service and ranches near Stonewall. The wedding is planned for mid February at Ada First Methodist Church.

Fittstown W . Wigley Barbara Wigley Billy H. Thompson Rae Thompson Stonewall First Methodist Church Ada Wiss Wigley McLish High School Hast Central State College Richmond

Vanoss News Highlights Visits and Local Events

Vanoss News reports on visits among Ada and local families, hospital updates, a baby born in Oklahoma City, school sickness notes, community outings, and weather notes. The Vanoss Women versus Oil Center benefit game is noted with Oil Center winning both games.

Mary Jo Gasaway Glen Cornell Howard Welch Vanoss Oi Center_ women Polio Fund Oi Center

Sneaky Birthday Supper For Mrs Kellogg

FRANCIS Mrs. Robert Love and Mrs. Jerry Kellogg surprised Mrs. Sid Kellogg with a birthday supper on January 15 at the Sid Kellogg home. A ruse kept her away for about two hours while the meal was prepared. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kellore, Granny Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Love and son Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Sid Kellogg and son Bert.

Francis Robert Love Jerry Kellogg Sid Kellogg Mrs. Kellogg Sam’ Parker Dick Kellore Granny Kellogg Wayne Bert

Jesse Folks Honor Mrs Watts With Post Nuptial Shower

Last Thursday afternoon a wedding shower for Mrs. Carl Watts nee Mary Beth Kerr was hosted by Mrs. A M Pharr, Mrs. Nella Anderson, Mrs. Pauline Humphers and Mrs. Lee Miller in the school cafeteria. Guests split into two groups for games, prizes went to the honoree, and hosts served coffee, cocoa and cookies. Several attendees and several who sent gifts are named.

Jesse A. M. Pharr Nella Anderson Pauline Humphers Lee’ Miller Carl Watts Mary Beth Kerr Nola Faye Beady Carolyn, Miller Margie Kerr Lee Hatton Oran Kerr Vanita Nunpelly Bessie

Post Nuptial Showers Honor Two Frisco Couples

Frisco couples Mr and Mrs Rual Robbins and Mr and Mrs Bobby Snow were honored at a Saturday post nuptial shower. Home Demonstration Club hosted with refreshments of cake coffee and hot chocolate. Attendees and gifts included multiple couples and individuals led by Mrs J C Ross and Mrs Virgie Harris among others.

Frisco Boda Higan and Shirley Www, JR. Robbins M. M. Maxwell Dora Daniel Coy Byrd Joe Daniel A.T. Minor Bob’ Snow Alfred Baylis Sandra Jim Snow Ro 52 Windell Harris Joe Morgan John Daniel D. D., Duke Virgie Harris Simon Patton Bertie’ Harris Mirs. Sexton J. C Ross Dewey Snow Alma Bobby ‘Snow

Post-Nuptial Shower for Robertses Named at Parish Chapel

Mrs. James Roberts and husband honored at a postnuptial shower on Wednesday January 9 in the Auxiliary Building of Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church. Co-hostesses served cake coffee and hot chocolate. Attendees and gift givers include numerous local women and Mrs. James Roberts as honoree.

James Roberts Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Joy Tucker Clareta Gray Pearl Gray Mildred Stonecipher Virgie Pennington Ruby Dryden Ted Jones Pearl Roberts Luther Stonecipher Jewell Jones Alta Isaacs Oakman Ollie Tucker Thelma Jean Garrett Irene Wood Willis Sutton Willis. Roberts Florence Isaacs Paul Tucker Mark McDonald Elmert Love Myrtle Evans 3. S. Lane Luther Wilson Joe Robertson

Betty Crocker Award Goes to Jan Oltermann

In Stonewall High School Miss Jan Marie Oltermann earns the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow honor. Her homemaking paper and attitudes advance to a state competition for the All American Homemaker of Tomorrow title. Oklahoma state winner receives 1500 dollar scholarship. runner up 500 dollars. Jan also earns a Trifari designed pin. She is active in music and dramatics with four years of home economics and straight A grades.

Stonewall Betty Crocker Stonewall High School Jan Marie Oltermann J. H. Oltermann Oltermann Oklahoma Ostermann Trifari New York Jan

Oklahoma A&M tackles cooling via atmospheric air study

In regions with scarce water, the Oklahoma A&M College mechanical engineering department is researching cooling methods using atmospheric air as the cooling medium for heat exchangers in refineries and chemical processing industries.

Oklahoma A&m College Mechanical Engineering

Fitzhugh Couple Marks Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Luther W Lynn celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday January 13 in Erick Oklahoma. About ninety four guests signed the guest book as family hosted by Mrs Charles Holland and Chester Lynn. The couple wed January 13 1907 at 10 am in the home of Mrs Lynn's parents Mr and Mrs G T Turner in Erick. A memory program featured Nora Lee Worley singing Bless This House and Jewel Holland narrating the re enactment of the original ceremony. Family photos were displayed and a coconut cake tradition from the 1907 dinner was recalled. Family members attending included Mr and Mrs Charles Holland and daughter Lynna, Sue Holland Liberal Kami, Mr and Mrs Chester Lynn Ada, and granddaughter Mrs Loren Hientz and family. several relatives could not attend.

Nora Lee Worley Chester Lynn Jewel Holland Lynn Lowery Galloway Luis Nova Lee Worley Treva Renszer Nellie Renszer Gallaway Charles Holland Jewell Trelma Lynn Sue Holland Charles ‘Holland Lynna Kami Ada Loren Hientz Mike Botkin Ohio

Winter Wonderland style show at McLish High

Snow laden scene and jolly snowman greeted guests as McLish High School’s Home Economics department staged the annual Winter Wonderland style show. Freshmen and sophomores wore washable cotton while juniors and seniors modeled lined jackets and woolen dresses. a reception with cookies, coffee and hot chocolate followed in the Home Economics Cottage.

Charlotte, Bigham Jercy Bryant Betty Buttrill Char Viene Cook da Wanna Estes Nual

Gerald Tilley Honored on 15th Birthday

BEBEE Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley hosted a birthday party Saturday for their son Gerald Tilley as he turned fifteen. Games and photos filled the evening after gifts, followed by cake and punch for guests Barbara Bartee Renicne Meek Glenda Wallis Skerry Donna Kaye Scott Buddy Kessinger David Golden Cantown Lee Tilley and the honoree.

Bebee Karl Tilley Gerald Barbara Bartee Rericne Meek Glens da Wallis Skerry Donna Kaye Scott Buddy Kessinger David Golden Cainton Lee Tilley Leo Scott Gerald Tilley

Louise Rorie Wins Betty Crocker Award at Byng School

Miss Louise Rorie daughter of Rev and Mrs BR T Rorie won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year at Byng School after posting the highest score on the December homemaking knowledge and attitude exam. Her achievement may qualify her for the national Homemaker of Tomorrow title.

Byng Louise Rorie Betty Crocker Byng School Rorie BR. T- Rorie

Lula Club Teaches Garden Prep At January Meeting

Lula Club session January 17 featured Mrs. R. d. Bruhin president of the County Home Demonstration Council as guest. Devotional led by Mrs. Willie Williams. Miss Martha Mote spoke on garden improvement and seed choices. New year books given, committees appointed, and a $5 contribution to the March of Dimes voted.

LULA R. d. Bruhin County Home Demonstration Council Byng Club Lula Club Willie Williams Matthew Martha Mote

Management practices for livestock in drought era

Farmers and livestock men push for improved management practices as wintering strategies become crucial after five years of severe drought. They stress careful forage planning, herd health, and cost controls to endure the harsher season ahead.

Lou Welford Hosts Refreshments for Local Families

Lou Welford served refreshments to Alma Brooks Lottie Wefford Marcine Brooks Lois Clifford Odra Sweat Lizzie Sweat Mac cine Johnston Beatrice Fortner Thelma McGee Evelyn Treas Edna Cross Willie Willams Helen Clifford Luetta Brooks Patsy Fortner. Children present included Debra Connie Ronnie Difford Karen Wofford Linda Brooks Joy Fortner Connie Donna Sweat Larry Betsy Johnston Ginger Phyllis Reta Williams.

Lou Welford Alma Brooks Lottie Wefford Marcine Brooks Lois ‘Clifford Odra Sweat Lizzie Sweat Maccine Johnston Beatrice Fortner Thelma McGee Evelyn Treas Edna Cross Willie Willams Helen Clifford Luetta Brooks Patsy Fortner Debra Connie Ronnie Difford Karen Wofford Linda Brooks Joy Fortner Donna Sweat Larry Betsy Johnston Ginger Phyllis Reta Williams

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Billy Thompson Army Veterinary Service Y. T. Galaway W. D. McNinch Leo McNinch Folly McCauley Valley View Hospital Frank Rogers Mrs Vernon Gasaway Gayle McNinch Sammy Gasaway Gayle Calvin Rogers Mary Suzann Okahoma City Charlie Blanken Ahloso Eugene Pack Lea MecNinch Family Mike Tiffin Tommy Gasaway Luther McKinley S. L. Burns Custer McKinley Akloso Essie Walker Jack Hart J. F.j Woodley Lee Jones Bunny Rogers Latta Spent Frank ‘Rogers Watts Robertses Jan Oltermann Fitzhugh Turner Jesse Tarner Stratford Texas Liberal Kan Koring Tanner Arkansas MR. and Luther W. Lynn McLish Elu Ulb Glee Jelub Wanda Cross Kathy Harlin Mary ‘Lew Harrison Etta Hines Peggy Humes Carolyn Phillips Carol Schneider Beatrice Snell Helen Tackett Linda Thompson GrapesJoyce i Cook Mandy Johnson Janelle Lackey Phylis Tipton Ada Weekly Yanan Nora Barrick Wanda Crabb McLish School Betty Crocker Award Trifari F New Bethel Baptist Church Oklahoma Baptist Youth’ Association Future Homemakers of America Glee ‘Club Patsy ‘Fortner Luetta, Brooks Longnes — Wittnauer Oecy Hamilton Elgin Bulova Comeuniona GEM Eredit ADA High Cougar The Cougars Ponca City Midwest City Ardmore Cushing Rel Media Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System
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