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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1961

Page

7

Miss Nancy Upton And Terry James Complete Wedding Plans

Miss Nancy Upton and Terry James have finalized plans for an August 31 wedding. The ceremony will be at 8 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Ada with Dr. David G. Hause officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Upton of Tulsa, formerly Ada, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. James of Ada. Caro Upton will be maid of honor and Floyd Gurley will be bridesman. Best man is Richard James. Floyd Gurley will be usher. The bride-elect attended Ada schools and is a senior at Central State College. she is in Phi Delta Zeta and YWA. The groom attended Ada High School, studied at the University of Oklahoma, and is a student at East Central State College.

Nancy Jane Upton Marion Terry James First Baptist Church of Ada David G. Hause Fred Upton Tulsa James G. M. James East Eighth Carol Upton Floyd Gurley Richard “Richie’ James Miss Upton Kust Central State College Phi Delta Zola Land Ywa University of Oklahoma East Central State College

Colbert Club Plans Family Night Supper at Leon Scroggins Home

The Colbert Club held a July session at the Scroggins home with a Q and A format. Members and delegates from Farm Home Canter visited Stillwater for the August meeting and a lesson on adolescent family life was presented. The next gathering will be a patio family supper with a roundtable lunch, each member asked to bring a basket.

James Patteson Des Engel Joe Engel Fannie Millesson Inler Enrica Lowe L. B Aubrey Cat Boone V. L. Newlund Ter Raymond Verble Sean Scroggins

Miss La Wanda Young to Wed John G Snyder

Miss La Wanda Young and John Gareth Snyder set a July 29 wedding at First Baptist Church of Fittstown with Rev Elwin K Haseltine officiating at 8 p m The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Young of Fitzhugh and will attend McLish High School next year The groom is son of Mr and Mrs William E Snyder of Wittstown a McLish High School graduate Class of 1960 and a student at East Central State College

Wanda Young John G. Snyder la Wanda Young John Gareth Snyder First Baptist Church of Fittstown Elwin K. Haseltine R. E. Young Fitzhugh Fitzhugh High School Mclish High School Snyder William E. Snyder Wittstown East Central State College

Vanoss Delegates To Annual Parley Reported

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club met Wednesday in the school lunch room with Mrs. A A Neel in charge. Devotional led by Mrs. Glen Cornell cited Proverbs 22. A business session discussed fair exhibits and plans. Mrs Neel appointed Mrs George Pitt and Mrs Nina Tiffin to attend the Farm Home Conference in Stillwater and the program The Adolescent In Your Family was presented by Mrs Pat Coffey. Numerous members were served cake cookies and punch. Hostesses included Mrs Holland, Mrs Coffey and Mrs Perrimar. The Thai population is described as rich in rice fish and tropical fruits with a high living standard in northern Asia.

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club A. A. Neel Glen Cornell Pat Coffey Brewington G. Pitt Nion Tiffin Pat Hooks A. H. Neel Glen Cornwell Ezra Holland Mattie Miller W.E. McCullac Marvin Briggs Home Sliger Thelma Perriman Holland Coffey Perrimar

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Plans July Supper and Shower

Frisco Home Demonstration Club discussed teen problems at its July meeting in the Community Building led by Mrs. Beda Hisaw. The July 25 anniversary supper honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel will be at 7:30 pm. A wedding shower for Alvin Minor and Lynn Brantly is set for 8 pm on Saturday at the same building, with invites extended to friends and relatives.

Frisco Cluir Beda Hisan Simon Patton Alfred Baylis Joe Daniel Home Demonstration Club Alvin Bud) Minor Lynn Brantly Dora Daniel Jim Marshall Mesdames Windell Price Boda ‘Hisaw A. T. Minor Vance'Minor Coy Byrd Homer Herron Diana Phillips Brack Herion Jerie Vicky Mickey Daniel

Bridal shower honors Miss Jo Ann Nix before August wedding

Miss Jo Ann Nix, soon to wed David Kent Lee, was feted at a Tuesday bridal shower in the home of Mrs. Hiram Collins. Attendees, gifts, and registry featured white and green decor, a crystal epergne centerpiece, and arrangements of gladioli and roses. The couple will wed at 1:40 p.m. at First Methodist Church with Rev. Rufus Walker officiating.

Jo Ann Nix David Kent Lee Hiram Collins South Rennie Collins Pate Hudson B. F. Alletag Quinton Blake J. C. Hensley Glynn Boley TR. Granger E. TD. Padberg Wayne Pitt Burl Thompson Ronald Black Donna Sue Stephenson Lind: Thompson Janet Nix Stonewall William Lee Kings Road First Methodist Church Rufus Walker Tulsa E. W. James Bill Marks Harvey J. Lambert Deane M. Leighton Conner Logsdon Roy Lollar Louis M. Long George Mace Robert Jack Martin Charles 3. Mayfield G. C. Mayhee D. E. McCartney Doyle McCoy J. ¥. McKay Troy. Melton Joyce Miller C. B. Moon Dwight L. Mavelock Bob Morgan Harry Morris Jr Finis Morrison Rex Q. Morrison E. D. Padberg E. A. Pokorny Orval Frice Bert Roberts Albert Moss Guy Shipe Phillip Spears Glen Spears B. P. Sudberry James A. Thomas Opal Boswell Sam Brown Billy R. Bryan Joe R. Bryan W. H. Campbell Willie Cash G. G. Chapman B. D. Denton W. H. Dillon Jr Ralph Delaney J. F. Edwards Harry Evans Jr A. H. Ferguson Tony Floyd Jr W. 0. Freeman Harold E. Graham T. R. Granger H. W. Guderian Velma Lee Grimes EB. S. Halverson L J. Haugen J. 0. Hensler J. F. Hohl Louis Pate Hudson J. D. Cook Jack Bates W. W. Stephenson Melvin Nix Joe Hy Floyd John H. Collins

Miss Barline Canida to Wed James Mickey Cooper

Miss Barline Canida and James Mickey Cooper have completed nuptial pleas for a wedding set for August 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Tupelo. Bride’s parents are Burl and Mrs Canida of Tupelo. groom’s are Lonnie and Mrs Cooper of Allen Route 1. Maid of honor is Marcine Canida. best man is Ronnie Sawyer. Canida, Tupelo High School 1960 graduate, works at Blue Bell. Cooper, Tupelo High 1958 graduate, is a junior at East Central State College, majoring in biology.

Earline Canida James Mickey Cooper Church of Christ of Tupelo Robert, Priance Olaines W Stacselil Burl Canida Tupelo Lonnie Cooper Allen Route 1 Miss Canida Marcine Canida Tulsa Ronnie Sawyer Ada Canida Tupelo High School Blue Bell Cooper Tupela High School East Central State College

Mrs Enis Reunion in Wilburton marks 85th birthday

Mrs J D Enis and Karen Fittstown joined relatives at the home of Ida Durlap Wilburton to celebrate Mrs Enis 85th birthday with 42 guests present The farthest traveler was Charles Howard Brown an Episcopalian missionary and his family recently stationed in the Philippines Brown is Mrs Enis nephew The note about bread crumbs appears as a stray line from the source.

J. D. Enis Karen

Hart HD Club Holds Meeting Past Monday

The Hart Home Demonstration Club met Monday at Mrs. Richard Soutee's home with Mrs. Barney Hall presiding. Miss May Johnson gave a devotional on life beginning with Christ. The group discussed adolescence and heard a talk by Mrs. Margaret Stettler. The club voted to raise Roy Carnwell's pay as caretaker for Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Refreshments were served by multiple members.

Hart Home Demonstration Club Richard Soutee Barney Hall May Johnson Christ Marvin Hunt Margaret Stettler Stillwater Alvie Griffith Arno Griffith Roy Carnwell Lightning Ridge Welcome Wyche Bob Hatcher Robert Willie Rebecca Janie Karan Lisa Cletus Kelly

Miss Young Honored At Last Week Shower

Prenuptial shower for Miss La Wanda Young of Fitzhugh and bride-elect John Snyder was held Tuesday in Lawrence community building. Hostesses included Mrs. John Morgan and others. gifts were opened amid pink and white decor with punch and decorated cakes. Friends and relatives attended or sent gifts, with many named among the guests.

la Wanda Young Fitzhugh John Snyder Lawrence John Morgan J. N. Driver W.M. Coulson Riley Young Birtie Barton Sue Barton Sandy Sherrell Glenda Coulson Jack Davis Mariell Davis Jo Hughey W. E. Burrows Susie Burrows Genna Lee Todd Betty Denham Robertson Sally Wade June Fultom Virgil Medlock Qhea Young Roy Easley Kay Holman Wendell Mitchusson Dorothy Higgenbotham Vilda Morgen Katie Sherrell Marcene Eaton Marie Morgan Bill Dansby Phyllis Dansby Bonnie Medlock Dolly Price Sarah Lou Hughey Nedra Price Lawrence Walker Nora Childress Tom Epperson Arlie Davis Betty Casper Duffer Pat Allison Juanita Sherrell Carrie Dearman I. EB Love Arthur Hart Opal Felkins Beatrice Barton Edmond Smith Mary Barton Effie Bayles Birdie Goodman Judy King L. Morgan

Mount Vernon as a well resorted tavern remark

A fragment notes George Washington described Mount Vernon as a well resorted tavern where travelers from north or south often stop for a day or two, highlighting its hospitality and appeal as a historic home.

George Washington Mount Vernon

Cook Old Settlers Picnic Draws Big Crowd in 1961

The Cook Old Settlers annual picnic on Nate Odell farm Sunday July 9 featured a noon covered lunch a birthday cake a devotional led by Rev Royce Strickland and an afternoon baseball game pitting men against women. Attendance listed numerous families with plans for another picnic next July second Sunday inviting all.

Old Settlers Nate Odell Royce Strickland Big Creek Paul Towler David

Lynn Family Holds Annual Get-To-Gether

The Lynn family reunion was held July 16 at Platt National Park in Sulphur. Attendees included numerous L ynns and relatives from Oklahoma Texas and beyond such as E Lynn Healdton J Lynn Norman Chester Lynn Pauls Valley Luther Lynn Purcell Mazie Ansil Lynn Dallas Tex Joe Cunningham Muskogee and J A Robertson Gainesville Tex among others as families converged for the gathering.

Lynn Platt National Parkin Sulphur E. Lynn Healdton James Lynn Norman Chester Lynn Pauls Valley Luther Lynn Fitzhugh Marilyn Miller Ted Crapp Michael Miller Purcell David Mazie Ansil Lynn Dallas Tex Joe Cunningham Muskogee W. A Ellen Billy Jeannie Gary Randy David Wayne Lynn Wichita Falls Jerry Ann Texas Wayne Billy Lynn J. A. Robertson Gainesville Ed Bacon May Sam Gary Her Oklahoma City Leon Garner McAlester Marvin Briggs Howard James Briggs Ada Roy Briggs Oil Center Eugene Thompson Danny Ray Sharon Johnnie Terry Janis Nickie Mickey Lee Lynn Vivian Lynn Willie Lynn Duff Hunt Jimmie Lynn Laura Jimmy Jr Knox City Charles Thompson Kenny Gene David Allen Blanche Jones Stephanie Fort Worth

TEL Class Votes To Buy Furnishings For Their Classroom

The TEL Class of the Ross Baptist Church met at Mrs. Bob Simpson's home with cohostess Mrs. Nora Etchieson. Teacher A L Hathaway led devotion on The Woman With An Hour, citing Luke 10 28 to 42, and the group closed with prayer and the class song God Will Take Care of You. The business session led by Mary Laseman, class president, approved purchasing new chairs and desks for the classroom.

Ross Baptist Church Bob Simpson Nora Etchieson A. L. Hathaway Mary Laseman Lorene Scott Homer Hendrix Kate Davis Grady Coston Mary Lakeman

Westropes to be honored on 60th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs F N Westrope of 1123 East Fourth will celebrate sixty years of marriage August 4. An open house at their home on August 5 from 2 to 6 p m is hosted by their daughter and sons. Invited are Valley View Hospital and Sugg Clinic staff and Trinity Baptist Church members. Violet Rosenbaum and F N Westrope married August.

F. N. Westrope Daughers and Sons Valley View Hospital Sugg - Clinic Thep Trinity Baptist Church Violet Rosenbaum Hope Ark Oklahoma Ada Westrope Washington, Ark Fort Towson Rattan Sugg Cliniz Lula Cannon Cushing Bert Westrape Phoenix Art Ruth Smith Vinita Elbert Westrope Willow Okla Ruby Thurman Roy Westrope Oklahoma City Laon Westrope Manhattan Beach Calif Velma Green

Mrs W N Stokes Hosts McGee Club in Ada Hope Ark 1901

Mrs W N Stokes hosts the McGee Home Demonstration Club at her Ada home with James Pearce presiding and H Dark leading. Members share sickness experiences, discuss seven ways to cut medical costs, and invite Katie Golden Hour Club for a June luncheon. Fourteen attendees noted, including L M Ashley and Louis Hart, with cemetery upkeep progress reported.

W. N. Stokes McGee Home James Pearce H. Dark Jack Lamart Jed Katie Golden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nancy Upton Terry James Miss Nancy Jane Upton Colbert Club Leon Scroggins Vanoss Thailand Nouthern Asia Frisco HD Shwe Jo Ann Vx David Keak O Lee Barline Canida Mrs. Enis Wilburton Hart HD Club Young Cook Old Settlers Harvey Campbell Charles Youngier Rickey Gail Cox Cynthia Cherril Hale Teddy Bolt Jerry Austin Lee Johnson Bud Ethel Cann Bob Stella Cann L. Male Winston Gorlen Deborah Christine Hostetter Jack Walters B. Walters Tim and Gregg Linda Sue Ranells Judy Ranells J. C. Ranells Mae Raretls J. J. Wisdom Mes R. Ingram C. E. Sartars Dara Sartars Raedean Eva Greenlee Delmer Gresalee Sandra Greenlee Shirlene Greenlee Roger Greenlee D. Greenlee Sam Street Janice Danny Serena Cleo Bagwell Jewel Hersel Marshall Belovsa Dobbins Linda Dobbins Sonney Karen Odell Homer June Dixson Maria Clyde Patricia Troy Hale Bill Odell Ronnie Pete Johnson Mr. Shackleford Lynn Family Sabra Lloyd Bill Carolyn Dia Criswell Funeral Home East IZ Street Kio Mrs. W. N. Stokes McGee Club All Wool” Service Oklahoma State Iaxomaa Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve System
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