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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1958
Page
3
Miss Vanda Kayi Bradley and Mr Dale Andrews were honored with a wedding shower Thursday night at Mrs R B Tiffin and Pat s home. Attendees and gift givers included numerous local couples and individuals from the Tiffin area.
FITTSTOWN Mary Corbin daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Corbin entertained with a swimming party Sunday afternoon honoring her houseguests Misses Jo Ann and Mary Jane Hughes of Enid. Guests included Sandra Whitaker Steve Forester Andy Holt and Sammy Monahan after swimming and horseback riding they were dinner guests of the Corbins.
Local Ada area items include visits by O V Turner and Jimmy Turner. Richard Pedersen headed to Trenton New Jersey on furlough. many Pedersen relatives hosted visitors from Bebee Fittstown and Muskogee. births anniversary and family updates highlight five grandmothers for Rolin Elaine Morris. Ann Phelps Kenneth Startz and Vonda Bradley Dale Andrews weddings teased. Laurie Pedersen recovering from throat infection. various visitors to the Pedersen and McConnell households. the piece closes with more local social calls and a popcorn party for Laurie Pedersen and her cat Stats.
A Fourth of July family reunion gathered the Boss Woolley clan and relatives from Ada Duncan Lula Joliet Richmond Calif Abilene Tex Mangum Tulare Allen Oxnard and other cities. Attendees included Ralph Wolford Roy Reed Walter Brooks J H Reed Donald Brooks Linda Paula Debra Kay Donnie Ronnie Clifford Clarence Gray and more.
A Layette shower hosted by LATTA and several cohosts honored Mrs. Duane Riley. The event occurred Tuesday evening at Morris Memorial Church with numerous attendees and gift givers including Mrs. Ronald Scott and Mrs. Joe Ben Brundidge among others.
The state board of education on Monday annexed 49 more one room schools to adjacent districts in Pontotoc and neighboring counties. Of the 49, 17 had already transferred pupils or planned to discontinue operations. Some areas shift include Egypt School pupils moving to nearby schools, parts joining Byng, Vaness, Latta, and Union Valley districts. In the mid Atlantic a fish Paralepis is noted, and Crawford Kennedy of Toronto Junior will captain Michigan State's cross country and track teams next season.
Miss Beverly Todd and Riley Young wed in a 11 p.m. Central Church of Christ ceremony in Ada. Officiant Orrin Utley led a service featuring a wedding party with Linda Graves, Fanny Roseberry, Kathleen Roberts, Sue Garrison, Annecita Johns and Mrs Linelle Dew. The reception followed at East Central State College. The newlyweds reside at 316 East Sixteenth.
A bridal shower hosted by FRANCIS Mrs Edgar Muse of Allen honored Mrs Martha Cotton Robinson bride of Jerry Robinson in a July 3 gathering at her home. Jerry, stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas, is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Robinson. Martha is daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Cotton of Allen. They had secretly wed since February. Community friends attended or sent gifts from Francis including numerous local residents and family members.
Mrs Carroll Pedersen Oklahoma City announces a son Monte Chris weighing 11 pounds 7 ounces with paternal grandmother Mrs Chris Pedersen Midland and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson Roff. Virgil Rey Miller Oklahoma City announces a son with grandparents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller Parish Chapel community and Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee Ross Route 1. Karen Louise Souts born June 28 at Valley View Hospital weight 7 pounds with paternal grandmother Mrs M Somie Louise and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson both of Koff Route 1. Lynwood Cantwell Inglewood California and Mrs Cantwell announce a daughter Debbie Lynn born July 2 in Inglewood their first child with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell Lightning Ridge.
Buster Sutton and James Rice were honored at a birthday supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sutton. Buster’s birthday is July 2 and James’ is July 4, so they celebrated together on July 3. Attendees included Raymond Matthews Ethel Ann Charles Don and the Sutton family.
Ed Holland died in an Ada Oklahoma hospital on June 20 after a week of hospitalization for a stroke. He and his wife had lived in the area for over 50 years and raised a large family, all at home during his illness. Services were held at Pleasant Hill church with interment in Tessa cemetery. Mrs. Hachel Holland survives him.
The Stonewall Baptist church, lacking storage for furniture from its torn down educational building, gains permission to store items in the Jesse community building. Pew placement in the Jesse Mission assembly room facilitates Sunday school and church services, with attendance rising. Rev L M Cass leads prayer meetings and Sunday services. Wayne Truitt visits Wright City for Old Settlers Reunion and rodeo. his wife stays in Milburn. Buck Garrett and children depart for Little Rock.
The Bebee Home Demonstration Club met in Mrs. Clyde Boyd’s home to cook and serve a time saving meal titled Time-saving Meals. Afternoon devotional led by Mrs. Kenneth Hurley. Minutes read, financial report given, roll call answered with Our favorite family Quick meal. Birthday showers for three members. Present: Mrs. G. C. Wells, Mrs. Orville Maritz, Mrs. Karl Tilley, Mrs. Clyde Boyd, Mrs. Leo Scott, Mrs. Kenneth Hurley, Debra, Mrs. Oris Roberts, Linda Ruth Dew, Charlene and Benny Tope.
FITTSTOWN Mrs Welton Stanford and Mrs Kenneth Harden were co hostesses of a kitchen shower for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Frank Patton. The Tuesday evening event was held on the Stanford lawn with games and refreshments including peach punch and angel food cake for guests Kay Wilson Jemmié Ward Phyllis Auten Eldon Flinn Caye Ulrich John Snyder Joe Stanford Janelle Lackey Darlene Boydstown Linda Thompson Lajanna Kiser Kathy Howry Donna Sue Stevenson Polly Flinn Don Uhlich and Jerry Brents. Also present were Mrs W E Patton and Judy Susie Kiser and Wicley Stanford. Assisting with serving were Mrs John Brets and Mrs Don Barrick.
The article lists visitors to Ada residents including Doc Methvin’s daughter Lizzie Ward and G W Wilsons from Allen who traveled to Louisiana. It notes California and Borger guests, Torrance and Jesse connections, and medical and family ties with Nix, Ryan, Phillips, Gifford, and others visiting from San Diego, Borger, Union Valley, and San Antonio.
Residents largely stayed home on the Fourth amid fears of weather. A few reported quiet celebrations while officials urged caution as storms approached.
The Buck Garrett family visited Canyon Creek for a picnic and were soaked when rain arrived while milo was being planted. Dwight Roberts and his father welcomed the weather as favorable. Pastures and cattle were mentioned, and Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory were noted as active auctioneers and clerks with a busy week of sales in Cairo Holdenville Ada Peals Valley and Tecumseh.
Heard that Charlie Thomason arrived in Stanford Texas for the Old Cowboys reunion last week and was on track to win a prize when a roaming calf attacked and struck his hand. The final outcome of the contest and the accident remains unclear.
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