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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1962

Page

6

Marilyn Melton Weds Roderick W Calvert

Marilyn Melton and Roderick Wilcox Calvert were married at 7 p.m. Friday in Boswell Chapel on the Pact Central campus. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Melton of Ada and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Calvert. Rev. Ivan J. Young officiated. Miss Marsha Ivby of Holdenville was maid of honor. Jon Ross of Ada was best man. The couple will reside at 172912 Sanch Cherry after a Dallas wedding trip.

Troy Melton South Broadway Marilyn Melton Roderick Wilcox Calvert Boswell Chapel Robert J. Calvert Ivan J. Young Jack Johnson Marsha Ivby Holdenville Jon Ross Ada Kent Morrison Ted Hedrick Melon Calvert Ada High School Service Electric Company Oklahoma University Phi Delta Theta Evergreen Mills East Central Dallas Sanch Cherry

Mrs Shipley Hosts Colbert Club July Meeting

The Colbert Club met at Mrs Sherman Shipley s home for its July session with Mrs James Patteson leading assisted by Mrs Shipley Mrs Fane ny Miller and Mrs Wynotha Dea vin. Members planned fair exhibits and August picnic at Mrs Leon Scrogging s home. Two members were selected for the State Farm Women s Convention at Stillwater in August and ideas on house clothing and food were shared along with new frozen foods. A refreshment plate for 12 was served by the hostess assisted by Raymond Verble and Mrs Patteson with plans to attend the August supper and bring ice cream freezers full of desserts and picnic foods.

Calbert Club Sherman Shipley State Farm Women’s Stillwater Leon James Patteson Shipley Faneny Miller Wynotha Deavin

Columbus Finds Martinique During 1302 Voyage

Columbus discovers the 427 square mile West Indies island of Martinique on his fourth voyage. He takes on fresh water and rests for three days before continuing onward.

Columbus West Indies Martinique

Courtesy Fetes Pastor's Wife at Rosf First Baptist Church

Mrs. Derry, wife of the Rosf First Baptist pastor, was honored at a ladies waiting shower Tuesday night in the church annex. The event, hosted by deacons' wives, featured a green and yellow theme, games directed by Mrs. Roy Bardin, and pink and white cake with blue decorative details. Hostesses included Mrs. Arthur Harber, Mrs. Roy Bardin, and many others. guest list lists numerous attendees from the church community.

Derry Queen First Baptist Church of Rosf Roy Bardin Arthur Harber Leonard Etchieson Amos ‘Summers Paul Heuail John Reed Grover Castleberry W. W. Potts Grady Coston Novelle Flowers Hubert Hayes Elmer Davis Edith Hobbs Nancy Geree Walter Morrisott Ing Jones Bill Bradford George Lucas Addie Kelley Mary Laseman Mary Tiktey Opal Hill J. T. Hackworth Phyllis Hodges Olivia Hudson Nettie Hodges Josefa Craig Joyce Cherry Ruby Williams Kate Davis Carl Stewart Judy Williams Grace Soutee Opal King Mary Ann Harber Doris Harrison Odema Fairchild Gloria Hudson Beatrice Hevion Roberta Hodges Ona Hobbs Bonnie Walls Lawanda Chaney Beulah Hathaway J. M. Craig MM. W. Phillips Alvin Tidwell Lorene Scott Mattie Stewart Minnie Dayle

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sisters Meet At Hazday Home

Epsilon Chi chapter members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Jay Hagday’s residence on South Broadway Boulevard. They swam in the Hazday pool then dined on sandwiches doughnuts and coffee. Mrs. Harday presided as business adjourned with plans for a July bridge benefit and next year’s activities and yearbook details. Attendees included Mrs. Oscar Schwartz Mrs. Don Holton Mrs. Jack Haraway Mrs. Burl Harris and Mrs. Pat A. Hall. Next meeting set for August 14 at Mrs. Hall’s home on St. Joseph Drive.

Epsilon .Chi Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Jay Hagday Broadway Hazday Harday Ways and Means Pat A. Hall Burl Harris Oscar ‘Schwartz Don Holton Jack Haraway Jay Harday St. Joseph Drive

Election Set July 24 By Auxiliary at Roward Ada

The American Legion Auxiliary of Roward Maxey Unit in Ada Oklahoma will hold officer elections July 24 at 7 40 p m in the American Legion Hall. Current officers will continue until after the Department Convention in Oklahoma City August 10 11 and 13. The unit has 67 paid up members and will elect delegates and alternates for the convention at the July 24 meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary Roward Maxey Ada American Legion Hall Peppy Cleere Marie Bailey Clara McComas Jane Inman Evah Ferguson Susie Marie Wilson Bertice Stalzer Bertha Byrd Isbelle Kilpatrick Department Oklahoma City Skirvin Tower Hotel Howard-Maxey Cleere

Roarks Host Supper Party At Their Home

Mr and Mrs Jim Roark Allen hosted a Monday night outdoor charcoal steak supper at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Doris Triplett with daughter Joan Corpus Christi Texas Mr and Mrs Charlie Walker and daughters Joan and Kay Ronnie Jared Thurman Triplett Mrs Vessie Richmond Sue Span and Mrs Jimmy Nell Chiles The Tripletts presented slides of photos taken in Pennsylvania and other places.

Jim. Roark Allen Doris Triplett Joan Corpus Christi Tex Charlie Walker Kay Ronnie Jared Thurman Triplett Vessie Richmond Sue Span Jimmy Nell Chiles Triplett Pennsylvania

Miss Sandra Burns to Wed Billy Mann in Ada Church

Miss Sandra Burns and Billy Mann plan to marry at Central Church of Christ in Ada on August 4 at 7 30 p m with Richard Jones officiating. Sandra, a Stuart graduate, will be a junior at East Central State College. Billy, a 1961 Ada High School graduate, will be a sophomore next fall at East Central. The couple will continue their education and reside with families of their respective lineages, including Mrs Willie Bowen and Mr and Mrs R V Mann Sr.

Haskell Burns Stuart Sandra Burns Billy Mann Billy R. ¥. Mann Jr City Central Church of Christ Ada Richard Jones Sandra East Central State College Ada High School East Central Willie Bowen West Fourteenth R. V. Mann Stonewall

Corbins Honor Cattlemen Guests At Stoneybroke Ranch

Mr and Mrs Carlton Corbin hosted a winter Sunday steak dinner at Stoneybroke Ranch south of Fitts town. Guests included buyers of Emulous 700th offspring and judges from the evaluation contest, with the T Bone Award centerpiece and a walnut bronze trophy on display. Charcoal broiled T bones were served as attendance from Tulsa Stillwater Cushing Tishomingo and others listed.

Carlton Corbin Bill Mary Stoneybroke Ranch Fitts Malcolm Maris Magic Circle Stockman Tulsa Clyde Reed Stillswater Oscar Anderson Cushing Bob Taylor Shawnee Murray Corbin Cathy Tishomingo Eldon Flynn Fillstown C. B. Nutter Tishominga Robert Laflin Oldsburg Kan Lewis Lafin Crab Crehard Neb Merte Jamison Stonewall Caralyn van Bebber Ada Jerry Miller Coalgate Kent Mark Leach Atamogorda

Supper Party for Fitts Town Baptist Class

Mrs. Mabel McNeill and Mrs. Gerrig Mickell hosted the Young People’s Class of Fitts Town Baptist Church for a taco supper on the Nickell lawn Friday. Activities included volleyball badmin ton and horseshoes, with tacos baked beans pies and iced tea served to attendees including Leon Kay Jackson Mark Wall Joan Jaques Ada Billie Auten Janelle Lackey Judy Patton Wayne McNeill Mike Larry Nickell Rey and Elwin Haseltine and sons Tim and David. Late arrivals were Rey Jay Hawry and wife to pick up their two boys Coy and Keith. McDaniel was superintendent.

Mabel McNeill Gerrig Mickell Fitts+town Baptist Church Nickell Leon Kay Jackson Mark Wall Joan Jaques Ada Billie Auten Janelle Lackey Judy Patton Wayne McNeilll Mike Larry Nickell Rey Elwin Haseltine Tim David Nickells McNeills Jay Hawry Coy Keith Eve J McDaniel McNeill Tupelo

Rest Intervals Cut Housework Fatigue Says USDA

A USDA booklet recommends 10 minute rest breaks after each hour of four hours of work and 15 minutes after the fourth hour. It advises correct body use, proper working heights, and avoiding slumping to reduce fatigue and improve appearance. It notes women may benefit similarly and that standing or sitting with a straight back reduces strain during chores.

United States Army Jontago United States Department of Agriculture Shelvas

New Member Welcomed at Vanoss Home Demonstration Club

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club held its July meeting in the home economics room at the school with Mrs. A. J. McCullar presiding. New member Mrs. Thurman Holland joined attendees including Mrs. R. B. Tillin and Mrs. Homer Sliger as refreshments of Cokes and cookies were served.

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club A. J. McCullar Bill McCullar R. B. Tillin Homer Sliger Pat Hooks Ezra Holland Marvin Briggs Alva Johnson G. M. Pitt B. I

Tupelo Couple Returns From Mexico Trip

Tupelo residents Mr. and Mrs. James McDaniel returned home last Wednesday from a five day tour that visited Corpus Christi Texas King’s Ranch and nearby areas including Ryndsa Monterey and Tsradn Mawvion.

Tupelo Mexico James McDaniel Sneiz Corpus Christi Tex King's Ranch Ryndsa Monterey

All Children Attend Holland Family Reunion

A Holland family reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Will Holland’s Stonewall Route 1 home. Nearly all children and grandchildren attended except Ed Paul and Sally Deborah and Rebecca who were in California. Numerous relatives from Wichita Tupelo Springfield and Derby attended along with extended family in Georgia Oregon and Texas.

Will Holland Stonewall Route 1 Ed Paul Deborah Rebecca Wichinla Kan California Leroy Kifer Linda Ladoona Doyle Kifer Douglas Wichita Wallace Dunks Dixie Michael Springfield Oregon Jack Teel Jr Jackie Ada M. Sandy Dorcas Marcus Wilton Holland David Ronnie Brenda Randy Derby Kansas Minda Phillips Bob Holland Rachel Joyce Holland Berlie Holland Powder Springs Georgia Marvin. Brashears Jackie Loyd Tupelo Curtis Barrett Melvin Holland Maccine Pugh Ralph Edwin Holland Fort Worth Texas Mary Harkins Betty Jimmy Michael J Betty Hood

Flinns Host Family Dinner With Urree Kin

Mr and Mrs Si Flinn hosted a family dinner Monday inviting Urree brothers and Major Elmer L Dorsey his wife and daughter Diane Roy Utah Raymond A Dorsey Roy Norfolk Va Bill Dorsey Ada and their mother Mrs Bill Dorsey A dinner was held Sunday at the mother’s Ada home The blast of air from snow avalanches splinters trees miles from the slide path.

Daughters Visit The Irl Doolittles in Fillstown

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brownlee and children Russell Segrid and Brett spent Thurs day through Sunday in Fillstown with Mrs. Brownlee's parents the Iri Doolittles. The family from Fillstown in Little Dear Colorado enjoyed a two week vacation fishing and relaxing at a cabin. Beverly Clockson Tulsa visited Sunday and her daughter Terry returned home with Beverly after months in Fillstown.

Cecil Brownlee Russell Segrid Brett Hennessey Fillstown Terry

The McCurdys Welcome Third Grandchild David Tawson

Mn and Mrs. Martin McCurdy of Tupelo became grandparents for the third time when a son was born Friday July 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kaiser of Lindsay. The baby, named David Tawson, weighed nine pounds one ounce at Chickasha hospital. The McCurdys visited their daughter and grandson and Kaiser relatives Sunday.

Martin McCurdy Tupelo Harry Kasier Lindsay Chickasha David Tawson

The Nickells Vacation In California

The Nickell family left Tuesday for Long Beach California for a two week trip returning August 3. They will visit Mrs HW Toby and Carlos Laughlin in Sacramento before Mrs Dollie Laughlin returns to Ada when the Nickells come back.

Long Beach Calif Crebitl Nickell Mike Larry Filtstown HW. B. Toby Carlos Laughlin Scaramento Dollie Laughlin Ada

Clampitt Family Visitors Return From France Duty

Mrs. Clampitt hosts her children Li and Phillip Hannimaty with families in Panama City Florida Oklahoma City and guests Mr and Mrs Edward Clampitt and Mr and Mrs Charles Clampitt. Odell Clampitt and family recently returned from a five year tour of duty in France. Read the News Want Ads.

Margaret Clampitt Rolf Phillip Hannimaty Panama City Florida Odell Clampitt France Edward Clampitt Charles Clampitt Oklahoma City

Telstar Advances Private Satellite Links Worldwide

The world's first private enterprise communications satellite is used for dramatic experiments in relaying telephone calls and television internationally. Ground stations in the U S built by the Bell System at Andover Maine and Holmdel New Jersey enable Telstar. Telstar marks a major experimental step toward a worldwide satellite communications system proposed at Bell Labs. Progress relies on ongoing private industry research and development. Above all, Telstar symbolizes Bell System effort to improve telephone service.

Bell System America Telstar Cape Canaveral National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S Andover Maine Holmdel New Jersey Bell Telephone Laboratories

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roderick W. Calvert Mrs. Shipley Colbert Club Mrs. Hazday Sorority Mr. and Mrs. Roark Bill Mann Corbins Stoneybroke Vanoss HD Club Holland Family Omarth Geondway Irl Doolittles the Nickells Hamilton Lensines Wiltnauer Espin Gem Jewelers Oklahoma New “Telstar Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
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