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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1962

Page

2

Top Candidates in Oklahoma political race feature Gary Miskovsky

Former Governor Raymond Gary defends his record and calls for issue transparency as rivals George Nigh and J. C. Miskovsky exchange barbs. Miskovsky attacks Gary and Nigh while outlining a 12-point platform including constitutional reappointment, school consolidation, right to work, and four-year terms for county officers. Bellmon remains the lone Republican as tensions rise.

Gary Miskovsky George Tag Old Guard Oklahoma Raymond Gary George Nigh Madill Adal Bill Atkinson Groundhog Bellman Moore Bellmon Oxlatoma City Nigh

Oklahoma G.O.P. speakers clash with Gary in rally

A public dinner featured Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates clashing over government by cronies and jobs. Preston Moore assailed cronyism while Gary sought the front-runner stance. Bellmon urged party change, Atkinson teased a March 18 platform release, and Miskovsky and Nigh delivered sharp, energetic lines. The event drew notable officials and a sizable crowd despite uneven speeches.

Bellman G.O.P Oklahoma Preston Moore Stillwater American Legion Moore Gary Crosies United States Emote Lee West Noble County Aice Atkinson Scat March of Dimes Denver Davisson Supreme Court Hex Bussey Court of Criminal Appeals Andy Payne

Color Harmonies Highlight Guy Laroche's Style Preview

Paris AP report on Guy Laroche spring summer openings describes a wearable collection with light coats and straight silhouettes. Features include orange coats, apricot silks, sherbet crepes, beaded necklines, and color harmonies emphasized by pastel hats and organza overlays.

Guy Laroche Gabrielle Smith PARIS Laroche

District Two Ballot Casting Details From Local Election

Fragmentary OCR outlines district two ballots with names and numbers. Mentions Coty F ge Commissionar and Lea McNiard among others, but legible details are limited. The text records voting marks and candidate initials rather than a full results tally.

Machinery Schedule Sets 150 Day Build Window

The article notes the continuation of machinery details with a plan to complete construction within 150 days from January 12 for laying lines and 120 days to finish the pits, outlining tolerable expenses off construction costs.

Deadline Nears On Changes Of Registration

Oklahoma voters must change party affiliation before February 1. New election laws prohibit changes between February 1 and June 1. Pontalae Counlians must act by 3 p.m. Thursday February 1 per Woodrow Gibson, secretary of the County Election Board. Offices open all morning, Monday through Friday.

Oklahoma Pontalae Counlians Woodrow Gibson Election Board

Ada Livestock market holds steady amid receipts of 600

Ada, Oklahoma. The Ada Livestock Auction reported a steady market Tuesday with receipts totaling 600 head. Cattle ranged from 16 to 26 dollars for various classes including young cows, veal calves, steers and heifers. Hog buyers were sparse, unable to form a market. Oklahoma City AP report lists mixed regional grain, poultry, and egg prices from several towns, with moderate movements in broilers, eggs, and dressed fryers.

ADA Oklahoma City State Board of Agriculture Today Alva Enid Manchester Medfard el Reno Kingfisher Okeene Watonga Yukon Clineton Hobart Altus Beaver Perrylon Tex Frederick

Accident With Motor Injures Konawa Man

A circulating pump explosion near Konawa injures 83 year old Robert Boh Blalock a pumper for Konawa Operating Company. He is hospitalized at Valley View in fair condition. Another worker Allen Lemming of Vamoosa aided at the scene. Cause of the blast is under investigation. Denmark ruled the Virgin Islands for over two and a half centuries.

Vamoosa Robert Boh Blalock Konawa Valley View Hospital Allen Lemming Vamosa

Salvation Army Seeks Shoes for Needy Families

Salvation Army urges shoe donations to ease winter suffering among families with unemployed parents. Capt. Raymond Miller leads the local unit and asks Adans to bring shoes to the Salvation Army Citadel at 123 North Oak for distribution to children in need.

Salvation Army Raymond Miller North Oak

WMU Begins New Study at Ross Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Union of Ross Baptist Church started a study of the book Glimpses Of Glory by C. C. Warren. The group met at 11 a.m. with a covered-dish luncheon at noon. Attendees included Ralph Burleson Rev Jerry Queen and many church members.

Woman's Missionary Union of the Ross Baptist Church C. C. Warren Leonard’ Etvhiesox Sssion Ralph Burleson Jerry Queen Marporie Soutec Cecil Knight First Baptist Charlotte N.C Mission Church Raymond Laseman Lon Hatcher J Etchieson Ralph Buch Lucas Oklahoma United States Lon Hatcher George Lucas Marjorie Soutee Hebard Hayes Leonard Etchieson Nora Etchieson R.A. Banks A. L. Hathaway Tom Tingle

Mrs. Abbott Hosts Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club

The Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Iris Abbott’s home for the January session. The program focused on houseplant care. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mesdames Eva Timmons Jennie Bingham Net Tipton Beverly Teel Mary Neeley Maud Neeley Iris Abbott and her daughter Charyl Martha Mote.

Pleasant Hill Iris Abbott Janary Eva Timmons Jennie Bingham Net Tipton Beverly Teel Mary Neeley Maud Neeley Charyl Martha Mote

Goar Corner Club Learns About Indoor Gardening

The Goar Corner Home Demonstration Club met at the church for January with seven members. Mrs. Lynaia Horton was elected president and led devotions. Members approved a charity box for the Pederson family after their home burned, and Mil dred Milton demonstrated soil and container choices for watering needs. Secret pals were drawn and February’s session set for Mrs. Verna McCurdy’s home.

Goar Corner Home Lynaia Horton J. C. Martin Bessie Bradley Pederson Mildred Milton Verna McCurdy

Courtesy Honors Mrs. Patsy Henson at church shower

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Oli enter Pentecostal Holiness Church hosted a pink and blue shower in the Auxiliary building on Thursday to honor Mrs. Patsy Henson. Guests included Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Wood, and others while gifts were opened and refreshments served.

Olienter Pentecostal Holiness Church Patsy Henson Marie Welch Ruby Wood Effie Lamb Joy Tucker Florence Isaacs Corene Willoughby Pearl Gray and Carma Mary Lou Henson Lillie Pendley

Mrs. Jones Hosts Goodneighbors Club

The Union Hill Goodneighbors Club met at Mrs. Lavona Jones home for a regular session with prayer by Mrs. Betty Cunningham and Bible study on John chapter 21 and Acts chapters one and two. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Eula Kirkes home. Mrs. Ann Hambrick shared notes from a Christmas trip to New Orleans. Attendees included Mrs. Barbara Newby Kathy Mrs. Daisy Binion Mrs. Lena Cochran Mrs. Ina Haines Mrs. Laura Haines Mrs. Ann Hambrick Mrs. Emima Jones Mrs. Betty Cuv ningham and Mrs. Lavona Jones.

Union Hill Goodneighbors Club Lavona Jones Betty Cunningham St. John Eula Kirkes Ann Hambrick New Orleans Barbara Newby Kathy Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Ina Haines Laura Haines Emima Jones Betty Cuveningham

Tolliver Stewart engagement announced for March wedding

Miss Carol Ann Tolliver of Fitzhugh Route 1 will marry Earl E. Stewart Jr. of Oklahoma City in a March wedding. Attendants include maid of honor Sharon Standridge and bridesmaid Nancy Young. best man is Douglas Belt. flower girl is Dana Belt. Rev James Evans will officiate. Tolliver, a Fitzhugh High and East Central State College alumna, works for the State Health Department. Stewart, also a Fitzhugh and ECSC graduate, holds a BS in industrial arts and taught in Stratford before joining Southern Builders Supply in Oklahoma City.

Kidd Tolliver Fitzhugh Danna Belt Stewart James Evans Miss Tolliver Fitzhugh High School East Central State College State Health Department Oklahoma City Stratford Southern Builders Supply Company Adz

Balmain Spring Collection Restores Waists for Women

Paris AP reports Pierre Balmain’s new spring and summer line features belts and high waists to restore feminine silhouette. The collection shows pyramid shapes, narrow shoulders, midriffs, and knee-length hems. Bright suits in Sruta red blazes with yellow and turquoise accents. turquoise wool coats pair with white bound dresses. red coats accompany pleated tennis-style dresses.

Paris Pierre Balmain Balmain

McLish Club Earns Care Of Houseplants

The McLish Home Demonstration Club met in January at the home economics cottage. Mrs Skeith led devotions and prayer, with Mrs Stanford presiding in the business session. Members shared favorite houseplants, heard demonstrations on potting and containers, and received growing tips from Miss Mote. Hostess was Mrs Barrick. refreshments were served to listed members. The club will meet in February at the home economies cottage.

McLish Home Demonstration Club Home Economics D. A. Skeith Velton Stanford Stanford i Martha Mote Don Barrick J. A. Skeith R.L. Ramsey Wilson Harden Vernon Burns E. K. Haseltine Warold Ubrich Jackie Linda Walton Stanford Vickie Puesis Martha Mole Laduana Clark

Prairie Grove Club Hears Project Reports

The Prairie Grove Neighbors Home Demonstration Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Earl Simmons's home. President Mrs. C. L. Cornelius read county project reports, with discussions on clothing, canning, and freezing. Lessons included Fallout Protection and chair refinishings, followed by refreshments. next meeting is Feb 1 at Mrs. John Wallam's home.

Prairie Grove Neighbors Home Demonstration Club Earl Simmons C. L. Cornelius A. L. Mankins Earl Reece John Wallams

Midway Club Learns About Rooting Violets

The Midway Club January meeting led by president Mrs. R L Hale featured Miss Martha Mote demonstrating how to root African violets and pot them. Members named favorite houseplants during the devotional and program segment, with refreshments served by Mrs. Hale.

R. L. Hale Ralph LaCrone Hale Rall Jeall S. G. Witherspoon Martha Mote Miss Mote W. E. Winton G. L. Newell A. By King William Shellenberger Alela Jo King Gary LaCrone

Lula Club Teaches Care Of House Plants

The Lula Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Buck Sweat's home with Mrs. Walter Brooks presiding. Martha Mote led a lesson on house plants while a devotional was given and Miss Martha Mote answered the roll call. Members present included Mrs. Treas, Mrs. David Brooks, Mrs. Walter Brooks, Mrs. Charles Leader, and guests Mrs. Harbin. Cookies and punch were served.

Lula Club Lula Home Demonstration Club Buck Sweat Walter Brooks Chester Charles, Leader D. R. Clifford Buck Sweatt Paul Harbin Mars Treas Diana Donna Kay

Benefit Shower Is Re Set January 31

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club re schedules a benefit shower for Mrs. Chris Ped aysen and family from January 24 to January 31 at 7 30 P M in the Vanoss School home economics room. Mrs J F Woodley serves as president of the Vanoss HDC.

Chris Pedaysen Vanoss Home Demonstration Club Vanoss School J. F. Woodley Ue Vanoss Hdc

Galley-Wanting Around The County in Ada News

Ada area social notes and county news recount visits among Hortons Penningtons Maddoxes and McCurdys. Families such as the Penningtons plus James, Ballard, and Reed are listed with afternoons, evenings, and hospital updates interwoven with local business trips in Ada Straddling Pauls Valley and Lindsay. A newborn George Anne is reported with grandparents C James and Mrs James.

Neville Pennington Karl Wade Jim Oren Gray Ben Murphy Ruth Ann Miller Alvis McDan- Ada Marvin McCurdy Satie Gene Maddox Urday Roy Gray George Tiner Ford Dale Melton Chery Emma Norton Lindsay Ada Pauls Valley W Pauls Valley Hospital George Anne Frank James Norton C. James

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