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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

3

Rain Brings Some Relief as Crops and Pastures Need Moisture

In Oakman ILA PEVEHOUSE notes welcome rain and a hope for more as crops gardens and pastures show moisture needs. Frank Kaiser's sister Mrs Myrt le Raider and family from Oklahoma City visited the Kaisers and their children. The O'Donellys of Chickasha and the Kaisers' daughter and family also joined the visit with Mary Betty Roberta and Rebecca Kaiser accompanying homeward.

Frank Kaiser Myrtle Raider Oklahoma City Kaiser Clyde Kaiser Kaisers Don O’donelly Chickasha Mary Betty Kaiser Roberta Rebecca Kaiser O’donellys

Local visits and a Lake Texoma picnic reference

Johnnie Vogt spent Saturday night in Ada visiting Danny Platt. Sunday they traveled to Lake Texoma for a picnic and swimming. W. B. Yates and daughter of Holdenville visited Mr. and Mrs. Nickell and their children on Friday.

Johnnie Vogt Ada Danny Platt Lake Texoma W. B. Yates Holdenvill Mrs. Nickell

Isaacs and Jones Families Visit During Week

Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and children hosted Bert Jones and his family from Oil Center last Wednesday. Bertie Jones joined the Isaacs group later and spent the remainder of the week visiting them at home.

Sid Isaacs Bert Jones Oil Center Bertie Jones Isaacs

Moungers Visit San Bernardino Couple In Town

Mr and Mrs Marlin Mounger of San Bernardino California are vacationing here with Abb Mounger and his wife and others visiting Marlin Mounger’s parents.

Marlin Mounger San Bernadino, Calif Abb Mounger

Oklahoma City visitors and Lamar visit with local aunt

Cc C Minson of Oklahoma City came Thursday night with his sister Mrs Mary Lee Caton. Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent Wed Thu and Fri at Lamar visiting with Mrs Nance's sister Miss Mary Boyd. Mrs Nance was substitute teacher in Lamar School for Miss Boyd when she suffered a bad asthma attack. We hope she is better soon.

Cc. C. Minson Oklahoma City Mary Lee Caton J. M. Nance Lamar

Eugene Hobbs Visits Seminole With Timmons Family

Eugene Hobbs visited last week at Seminole with his uncle Loyd Timmons and the Timmons family.

Eugene Hobbs Seminole Loyd Timmons

Goss Family Visit With Scott Jones Kin

Mrs Eunice Goss and her Alma family spent Wednesday and Thursday visiting sister and brother in law Rev and Mrs Scott Jones Priscilla Goss stayed Thursday night with Cathy Hogue

Eunice Goss Alma Scott Jones Priscilla Goss Cathy Hogue

Hampton Family Visited Monroe Lee Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs C H Hampton and their children visited the Monroe Lee family on Sunday in what appears as a cordial social call noted in local society.

C. H. Hampton Monroe Lee

Weekend Visit From Berryman Family Hosts

Mr and Mrs Edward Berryman and their children Nile Clemmons of Shawnee and Henry Whitson of Bebee were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman.

Edward Berryman Nile Clemmons Shawnee Henry Whitson Bebee Jess Berryman

Local Social Notes From Big Springs Area

Mr and Mrs J C Ross returned to Big Springs Texas after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser Weekend visitors included Mrs Florence Avent and Mr and Mrs Eugene Heffington of Oklahoma City Mrs Heffington spent two weeks in Valley View Hospital before returning home Connie Landcaster was visited by Fleetta Bratcher and Sylvia Caton Rev and Mrs Curtis Hogue and daughter Cathy shared Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Hogue of Steedman Tony Foxx of Tulsa and family visited his mother Mrs Nancy Foxx and brother Allan Foxx Last week they visited Mrs Foxxs daughter and family Mrs Leota Little of Atoka Mrs Katie Meadors Mr and Mrs Bob Robertson of Ada and Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall visited Miss Angie Wright Ruby Jones hosted a birthday dinner for her daughter Vivian Hoge with guests Rev Scott Jones Curtis Hogue and Cathy

Buster Hobbs Florence Avent Eugene Heffington Oklahoma City Curtis Hogue Cathy Charlie Hogue Steedman Tony Foxx Tulsa Ben Nancy Foxx Allan Foxx Katie Meadors Bob Robertson Ada Jess Duvall Angie Wright Ruby Jones Vivian Hogue Rev Scott Jones

Family enjoys a river fishing outing by Ada

Mr and Mrs Earnest Vaughn and their children fished Sunday afternoon on the South Canadian River. The Ada family reported good catches with a four pounder among the largest.

C. H. Hampton Earnest Vaughn Ada

Bettie Mounger Visits Waurika Friends and Relatives

Mrs Bettie Mounger spent last week in Waurika visiting friends and relatives including Clarence Brown Joe Hoop er and their children Mrs Jess Berryman and daughter visited Ada resident Elmer Lee and family and Jean Ainsworth with her family from Oklahoma City also stopped by for a while

Bettie Mounger Waurika Clarence Brown Joe Hooper Jess Berryman Elmer Lee Ada Jean Ainsworth Oklahoma City

Church group builds classrooms at Happyland

Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue spent Saturday at Happyland helping build classrooms for the church there. Rev. Hogue is pastor of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current visited last Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jude Houchen of Ada.

Curtis Hogue Happyland Rev. Hogue Maurice Current Jude Houchen Ada

Local Families Mentioned Amid Incomplete Aztec Snippet

Mrs Alexander Neal and her son Buddy of Aztec New Mexico and Mrs Lorene Duncan and daughter are named in a partial newspaper fragment with no further context or details available.

Alexander Neal Buddy Aztec, N. M Lorene Duncan

Connerville Visitors Include Hobbs Family Guests

Connerville residents visited Sunday with their brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and children. Also visiting were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Hobbs of Stonewall.

Connerville Buster Hobbs Mart Hobbs Stonewall

Pannell and Myers Family Spend Evening at Cedar Grove Church

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pannell and Mr. and Mrs. Hebe Myers of Oil Center enjoyed a Saturday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones. The group later attended church services at Cedar Grove.

Everett Pannell Hebe Myers Oil Center Scott Jones Cedar Grove

Little Aubry Staggs Recovers From Polio Attack

Little Aubry Staggs, grandson of C. H. Hampton and son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Staggs of Ada, visited grandparents Sunday after a polio attack five weeks ago. He is now able to walk again and the family celebrates his improvement.

Aubry Staggs Junior Staggs Ada C. H. Hampton

Rev and Mrs Ira Womack Visit Wilbur Scroggins Family

Sunday dinner guests were Rev. and Mrs. Ira Womack and their daughter Jon Ann visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Scroggins of Homer.

Ira Womack Jon Ann Wilbur Scroggins Homer

Caton Family Visit Highlighted by Holdenville Guests

Jimmy Caton of Holdenville and his relatives from the Caton family spent Sunday with his cousin and family, Mr and Mrs Jimmy Caton and their children, along with Aunt Mary Lee Caton.

Jimmy Caton Holdenville Mary Lee Caton

Nance and Pendergrass Fishing Trip Yields No Luck

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Nance and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass fished last Tuesday but found no fish. They hope for better luck on their next outing.

Jess Nance J. R. Pendergrass

Mrs Stone and Children Visit Anson Family

Mrs Eugene Stone and her children from Oil Center visited Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson and their children.

Eugene Stone Oil Center Clifford Anson

Oakman Youth Fellowship Attendees Include Jones and Landcasters

Those from Oakman attending Youth Fellowship at Cedar Grove last Saturday night were Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones, William Carter, Bill Pevehouse, Connie and Roger Landcaster and Sylvia and Bobby Caton.

Oakman Cedar Grove Scott Jones William Carter Bill Pevehouse Connie Roger Landcaster Sylvia Bobby Caton

Margaret Davidson Returns Home From Texas Visit

Margaret Davidson, who had been visiting relatives in Dumas Texas for several weeks, returned home Monday.

Margaret Davidson Dumas Tex

Little Doris Jean Chambers Receives Forehead Gash

Doris Jean Chambers received a cut on the forehead last week while playing. Two stitches were required. Mr and Mrs L Fuller visited Mr and Mrs R H Patterson Saturday.

Doris Jean Chambers Mrs. L. Fuller Mrs R. H. Patterson

Bottoms News Recap Of Local Visitors

Sunday visitors included Miss Georgia Yarberry from Santa Ana California and Mr and Mrs Dick Jetton with children from Oakland California. Monday night several relatives visited and helped make ice cream. Residents shared updates on local visits and recent moves within Ada and Chickasha communities.

Bottoms Georgia Yarberry Santa Ana Calif Dick Jetton Oakland Mary Lloyd Rosie Jennings Willie Pollock Nora Herrin Vernon Manuel Chickasha A L. Yarberry

Local Homes Show Roofs Painted and Wells Finished

Mr and Mrs Jack Hurt install a new roof while Mr and Mrs W L McKinley paint their house. W T Gasa stays busy with a new well house project in the neighborhood.

Jack Hurt W. L. McKinley W. T. Gasaway

Boyd Ponder Skips Sunday School Due to Illness

Boyd Ponder was absent from Sunday School on Sunday due to illness, with no report of symptoms or follow up care provided.

Boyd Ponder

Phillips and Smiths Visit Relatives in Several Cities

Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips returned after two weeks visiting relatives in Baxter Cookville and Monterrey Tennessee They were joined by Mr and Mrs Darby Smith and family of Ada Mrs Smith is Phillips daughter Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes and family of Duncan They spent two days with O F Snipes and family Corky suffered a severe bruise at work.

Tom Phillips Baxter Cookville Monterrey Tenn Darby Smith Ada Mrs. Smith Phillipses Corky Snipes Duncan O. F. Snipes Corky

Fleming Visit Breaks 12 Year Family Gap in Portland

Mr and Mrs Cecil Fleming of Portland Oregon visited Thursday through Saturday with Mr and Mrs C E Foster. Mr Fleming is Mrs Fosters brother and it was the first time she had seen him in 12 years.

Cecil Fleming Portland Ore C. E. Foster Fleming

Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips Visit Mr and Mrs Asa Fox

Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips visited Mr and Mrs Asa Fox in Sulphur on Wednesday.

Tom Phillips Asa Fox

Horsley Attends Shawnee Rodeo Thursday

Claude Horsley attends the Shawnee rodeo on Thursday. Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs Frank Dryden visit Mrs Dorothy Lovin on Saturday.

Claude Horsley Shawnee Ruby Dryden Frank Dryden Dorothy Lovin

Evdal Flatt Family Guests In Tulsa Visit

Mr and Mrs Evdal Flatt and children of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry. Mrs McKinney and Jerry accompanied them home for a week long visit.

Evdal Flatt Tulsa Cressie McKinney Jerry

Gray family visits Mrs. McKinney and Jerry Thursday

Mr and Mrs Bill Gray and their children visited Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry on Thursday.

Bill Gray Cressie McKinney Jerry

Mr and Mrs J E Smith Visit Coalingo Residents

Mr and Mrs J E Smith of Coalingo California visited Mr and Mrs Maurice Current last Wednesday.

J. E. Smith Coalingo, Calif Maurice Current

Family visit from Homer parents and relatives

Mrs. Dude Golden and her children of Homer visited Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass. Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and daughter Linda also visited Mr and Mrs Pendergrass.

Dude Golden Homer J. R. Pendergrass Joe Crawford Linda Pendergrass

Texas Air Cadet Spends Weekend at Home in Wichita Falls

3 C Larry Anson stationed at Sheppard Field in Wichita Falls Texas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson. He reports the weather has been very hot in Texas.

Larry Anson Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Tex Clifford Anson Texas

Arkansas couple visiting two sets of hosts

Mr and Mrs Ed Cothran of Ar kansas are visiting Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson and Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland in a social visit with both households hosting during the trip.

Ed Cothran Arkansas Glen Johnson Ezra Holland

Local Family Visit Highlights Sunday Social

Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and family and Mrs Clifford Miller and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W E Miller of Ahloso.

Leo McNinch Clifford Miller W. E. Miller Ahloso

Mrs Clifford Miller Visits Wynnewood Relatives

Mrs Clifford Miller and her children visited her parents Mr and Mrs M E Moore of Wynnewood on Monday. They also saw her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Robert Babb and Nancy of California.

Clifford Miller M. E. Moore Wynnewood Robert Babb Nancy California

Van ess Home Demonstration Club meets for July session

Fourteen members attend the Van ess group on July 13 with devotional Psalm 67 and prayers led by Mrs. Leo McNinch. Members discuss buying pint and quart jars for fair canning and plan a Farm Home Conference trip for Mrs. A. H. Neel, plus an August ice cream supper.

Vaness Home Jack Hurt Leo McNinch A. H. Neel God Bless America Janeta Alston Dianna Moore A. H Neel Farm Home Conference H. D. Welch

Sunday Dinner Guests Of The Currents

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs Maurice Current were their children and families Gerald Current Ada Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Hershell Little and sons Jackie Johnnie Shawnee.

Maurice Gerald Current Ada Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Hershell Little

Mrs Lydia Eubanks Visits Saturday With Mrs Ruby Jones

Mrs Lydia Eubanks of Happy Land visited Saturday with Mrs Ruby Jones, sharing time and conversation in a social call that morning.

Lydia Eubanks of Happyland Ruby Jones

Youth Fellowship Meeting At Oakman This Saturday

Youth Fellowship gathers at Oakman this Saturday night July 23 with services at 8 p m. Speaker is Brother Herrin from Stonewall and alternate Doyle Cox of Gaar Corner. Everyone is invited to attend.

Oakman Brother Herrin Stonewall Doyle Cox Gaar Corner

Frisco Home Demonstration Club July Meeting Highlights

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club held a July meeting with Miss Val dene Kozel demonstrating how to buy canned foods. Thirteen members answered roll call as Miss Jim Marshall spoke on Points on Buying Groceries and Mrs. Reba Daniel on Storing the Food Supply. refreshments were provided by Mrs. Vera Minor and Mrs. Edith Price. The anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel is set for July 23. Mrs. Bessie Baylis, Sandra, and Mrs. Simon Patton attended a leader training on basic dresses and accessories by Miss Ola Armstrong of Stillwater at Ada Friday.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Valdene Kozel HDA Jim Marshall Reba Daniel Vera Minor Edith Price Joe Daniel Bessie Baylis Sandra Simon Patton Ola Armstrong Stillwater Ada

Morgan Family Visits Friends in Dallas on Sunday

L. L. Morgan and son Leonard Lee of Dallas visited friends and relatives Sunday, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton.

L. L. Morgan Leonard Lee Dallas Joe Morgan Simon Patton

Local Visitors Reported from Oregon and Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Snyder of Roseburg Oregon visit daughter Mrs Wiley McCraw and husband in Roseburg Edith Price and children spend two days in Oklahoma City with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Berryhill A niece and nephew Francis Kay and Richard Bailey accompany them home for a few weeks Cousin Jess Blevins of McAlester visits Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd on Saturday

Mrs. Snyder Roseburg, Ore Wiley McCraw Mr. McCraw Edith Price Oklahoma City J. R. Berryhill Francis Kay Richard Bailey Jess Blevins McAlester Mrs. Coy Byrd

Points on Buying Groceries and Storing the Food Supply

After the meeting Mrs. A. H. Neel presented Points on Buying Groceries while Mrs. H. E. Miller spoke on Storing the Food Supply. Miss Mote demonstrated studying labels and buying canned fruits and vegetables. Refreshments were served to listed members, with hostesses Mrs. M. J. Brewington and Mrs. Cecil Abston.

A. H. Neel H. E. Miller Miss Mote Lonnie Miller W. E. McCullar Leo McNinch Howard Welch Marvin Briggs Glen Cornell Vernon Gasaway Jack Hurt A. J. McCullar George Pitt Janeta Abston Dianna Moore Martha Mote M. J. Brewington Cecil Abston

Ice Cream Supper Sponsored by Vanoss Club

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club sponsors an ice cream supper on August 1 at the Vanoss school house. Everyone in the community is invited to bring a freezer of ice cream or a cake and ice will be furnished by the club for freezing.

Vanoss Home Vanoss

Tide Reversals Create Underwater Storms Off Chesapeake Bay

The National Geographic Society notes that reversing tides in Chesapeake Bay can generate underwater storms akin to hurricanes in the air.

Chesapeake Bay The National Geographic Society

Funeral for W. D. Smith Held in Stratford

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch attended the funeral of W D Smith held in Stratford last Sunday.

Tom Burch W. D. Smith Stratford

Weekend visitors mingle with local residents

The article lists Terry and Cheryl Horsley visiting with family ties and Cheryl’s family name, noting Claude Horsley and Charlotte Jones from Oklahoma City sharing time with relatives during a weekend gathering.

Ter, Cheryl Claude Horsley

Weekend Visit Ties Wilson Couple to McKinney Family

Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass of Wilson visited Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry over the weekend in a social gathering.

Mrs. Nolan Pass of Wilson Cressie McKinney Jerry

Oklahoma City visit with Dianne Moore and Cheryl Melton

Miss Dianne Moore of Oklahoma City visited with Cheryl Melton Saturday morning.

Dianne Moore Oklahoma City Cheryl Melton

Dale Melton Shifts Business in Tishomingo Sunday Afternoon

Dale Melton conducted business in Tishomingo Sunday afternoon.

Dale Melton Tishomingo

Sunday Visit Noted by Local Residents

Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and Claude Lee visited in We tumka Sunday afternoon.

Dale Melton Cheryl Paul Cameron Claude Lee Wetumka

Malone and Stevens Visit in Texas Denison Trip

Mr and Mrs W M Malone from Chickasha visited Mr and Mrs C D Stevens. They traveled with Mrs Stevens and stayed with an aunt Mrs Shaw in Denison Texas from Tuesday to Thursday.

W. M. Malone Chickasha C. D. Stevens Mrs. Malone Stevens Mrs. Shaw Denison Tex

Mosses Visit Bakersfield Friends Last Week

Mr and Mrs Bill Moss of Bakersfield California visited Mr and Mrs S H Muncy last week in a brief social call.

Bill Moss Bakersfield, Calif S. H. Muncy

Picnickers Gather From Oklahoma Cities and California

A Sulphur Sunday gathering included Asa Hawell and spouse Raymond Folland and Carl Ray. Stanley Kanpaskia and Kent Debby. Wayne Jordan and Rickie. Gartrell Harell and daughters from Carpin teria California. Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy from Ada. and Alva Pennington from Gear Corner.

Asa Hawell Raymond Folland Carl Ray Stanley Kanpaskia Kent Debby Wayne Jordan Rickie Oklahoma City Gartrell Harell Carpinteria Calif Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada Alva Pennington Gaar Corner

City visitors share time with Bradley family

Dianne Moore, daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Moore formerly of Vanoss, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. I A Bradley and family in Oklahoma City for the past two weeks.

Dianne Moore Oklahoma City I. A. Bradley Dianne Clyde Moore Vanoss

Pennington and Harrell Gene Attend Lindsay Reunion

Mr and Mrs D N Penning ton and Harrell Gene attended a family reunion at Lindsay Sun.

D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Lindsay

Pennington Spends Weekend with Patricia Jackson

Vinita Pennington spent Sunday night and Monday with Patricia Jackson, according to the available notes.

Vinita Pennington Patricia Jackson

Sunday Picnic Brought News From Gordon Nelson and Friends

Sunday picnic reports from Sulphur feature Gordon Nelson Odus McGalliard and various local families visiting relatives in Albuquerque Maxwell Ada Tulsa and Oklahoma City. A boat accident during the outing left the Bottoms family thankful no tragedy occurred. Philip Bradley recovers at home and others visit the Nelson home.

Gordon Nelson Odus McGalliard

Family Visit Noted in Local Social Roundtable

Mr and Mrs Paul Cameron and son Claude Lee visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and daughter during a quiet afternoon gathering. The event highlighted close community ties and shared hospitality among local residents.

Patricia Jackson Visits Pennington Family Last Week

Patricia Jackson spent part of last week with Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and family, sharing time and company with relatives.

Patricia Jackson Milo Pennington

Visitors in the D. N. Pennington home Saturday night

Visitors in the D. N. Pennington home Saturday night were observed by neighbors and the incident prompted police to respond to the scene. No injuries were reported and investigators began a routine check of exits and surrounding areas.

D. N. Pennington

Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada

A Want Ad item notes higher yields on Ada vested investments with improvements in returns. The notice urges readers to consider Ada based plans for better value and longer term growth. It mentions potential bonuses and secure terms for eligible investors.

Ada News

Grandchild Returns Home After Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Sandra returned their grandson Spud Phillips to his home in Duncan Sunday. Spud had been visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Burl Phillips of Ada and Mr and Mrs Baylis.

Heber Myers Albuquerque N. M Clifford Wood Gene Myers Alfred Baylis Sandra Spud Phillips Duncan Spud Burl Phillips Ada Mrs. Baylis

Pennington Family Names and Relationships

Mr. and Mrs Alva Pennington Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and Wayland and Miss Vasto Pennington named in a family listing or notice.

Alva Pennington Alfred Pennington Wayland Vasto Pennington

Ada business trip notes mention Melton and Cheryl

Mr. Dale Melton and Cheryl attended to business in Ada Tuesday and Wednesday.

Dale Melton Cheryl Ada

Claude Horsley Transacts Business in Oklahoma City

Claude Horsley conducted business in Oklahoma City on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to local records. The report notes routine transactions and no unusual activity.

Claude Horsley Oklahoma City

Stratford visitors and Purcell business trip noted

Mr and Mrs Houston Ansell of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy on Tuesday. Harrell Gene took a business trip to Purcell on Monday.

Mrs. Houston Ansell of Stratford Mrs Marvin McCurdy D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Purcell

County Officers of District Three Hold All Day Meeting

County Clerk Don Thompson described Tuesday’s session of District Three as very good. New leaders were elected with M A Ayres of Marshall County becoming chairperson, Gar Land Hope of Garvin County as vice chairman, and Geraldine Jones of Pontotoc County as deputy treasurer. Next meeting set for Madill next year, date TBD.

Don Thompson Thompson M. A. Ayres Marshall County Ayres Garland Hope Garvin County Geraldine Jones Pontotoc County Madill

Thornton Enlisted in U S Navy for Hospital Training

William Vance Thornton son of Mrs Virginia Thornton 925 East Fifteenth Ada has enlisted in the U S Navy He is selected for hospital and dental training and will report to school after recruit training and leave He is an Ada High School graduate class of 1954 and attended East Central State College last year His wife Frankie Marie Woodley lives with his mother at 925 East Fifteenth in Ada.

William Vance Thornton Virginia Thornton East Fifteenth U. S. Navy Charles D. Chambers Navy Recruiting Service Thornton Navy William Ada High School East Central State College Frankie Marie Woodley Ada

County Officers of District Convene in Oklahoma

The Third District of County Officers met at the County Courthouse with 73 officials from Pontotoc Lincoln Oklahoma Pottawatomie Cleveland Seminole Okfuskee Hughes McClain Garvin Coal Murray Johnston Carter Love and Marshall counties. Don Thompson of Pontotoc County presided with Ruth Stamps and Louise Neal serving in leadership roles. The group discussed new laws affecting county offices and planned afternoon office specific forums and elections for officers to come.

Oklahoma Dow Thompson Pontotoc County South Central Pontotoc Lincoln Pottawatomie Cleveland Seminole Okfuskee Hughes, McClain, Garvin Coal Murray Johnston, Carter, Love Marshall Don Thompson Thompson Ruth Stamps Murray County Louise Neal Love County

Chocolate mint frosting for two 9 inch layers cake

Prepare a chocolate cake and cover with a mint flavored frosting. Use a standard seven minute frosting recipe. When the frosting is beaten and cooked over hot water for the required time add two or three drops green food coloring and one or two drops mint extract. Beat to correct consistency and use as filling and frosting between two 9 inch layers.

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