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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

5

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Chandler

Mrs. Lilly Bryant and Lavern Scroggins hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. James Chandler in Bryant's home on Saturday night May 28. Attendees and gift givers included numerous friends and relatives such as Mrs. Ethel Baker, Mrs. Myrtle Smith, Mrs. Flora Carter, and others. the honoree Janet Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips, will be remembered locally as Janet Phillips.

H. L. Kelley Vercie Wilson Vennie Norris Lorene Harris Meria Harris Sam Murphree Effie Crews Liddy Canada Effie West Helen Canada Virgil Chandler Ethel Chaffin Pat Jones Hazel Phillips Hazel West Agnes Scroggins Bryant Scroggins Chandler Janet Phillips Glen Phillips

Abbott Canada Exchange Vows In Ada Church Ceremony

Miss Tommie Jewell Abbott and Mr. Michael Canada wed Friday May 27 at Missionary Baptist Church in Ada. The couple, with families present, exchanged vows under greenery and bells as Sue Canada played and Barbara Ford sang. A reception followed at the bride’s home while Lonnie Abbott filmed the occasion.

Byng Tommie Jewell Abbott Michael Canada Missionary Baptist Church Ada N. T. Abbott Cecil Canada Francis Bro. G. W. Pierce Sue Canada Barbara Ford Irene Broyles Charles Chandler Mrs. Abbott Willa Dean Abbott Lonnie Abbott

Weekend Visits Spread Among Lula Families

Lula residents hosted and visited relatives over the Memorial weekend with gatherings in Velma Lula Allen Ada Enid and Latta. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Hardin and children from Velma visiting John Hardin's family and Mr and Mrs Aaron Woolly and children from Dallas visiting parental homes. Others from Lula families welcomed kin from Enid Ada Lane and Allen including J M Fortner D B D G Brooks Lori Duncan Monetta and Bryant of Ada.

Lula Helen Clifford Arthur Hardin Velma John Hardin Aaron Woolly Dallas, Tex Bass Woolly Cov Teel Latta J. M. Fortner Fortner Dbd. G. Brooks Rollen Duncen Monetta Frank Lamitand Frankie Rew BE. H. Grass Patty F- Stanley Madill Milburn Powers Raworth Udell Flatt Wichita Falls Texas Cressie McKinney Jerry Tulsa O. F. Snipes Mrs. O. F. Snipes Sr

Baby News: Cantwell and McGallard Families Record Births

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Choate welcome Cindy Lex a 7 pound baby girl. Roy Cantwell announces Maurice Wayne Jr born May 23 eight pounds. Raymond McGallard announces Timothy Paul born May 26 at 3 20 am. Grandparents Odie Welch and Etta McGallard.

Kenneth Choate Cindy Lex Roy Cantwell Lightning Ridge Maurice W. Cantwell Elmore City Maurice Wayne Jr Maurice Cantwell Raymond McGallard Westview Timothy Paul Ington Medraillards Lesley Tom Odie Welch Wynnwood Etta McGalliard Ada

Vernon Hooser and Ada area residents gather for community notes

A dense local column lists visits and social events across Pickett and nearby towns. Residents and friends from Oklahoma City, Ada, Seminole, Duncan, and Madill stop by for weekends, holidays, and family gatherings. Mentions include Alfred Sutton’s family, the Venables of Seminole, and Clinton Dany taking a new job with Curtis Candy Company.

Clinton Dany Curtis Candy Company Paulina Buddy Edwyna Civil

Miss Lee Weds Ray Cotter Jr in Francis Baptist Church

Miss Gracia Ann Lee, Francis High School graduate and basketball queen, marries Ray Cotter Jr., Wasco native, in a June 2 ceremony conducted by Rev. Truman Spurgeon. Both graduates earned honors. he served three years in the Coast Guard and works in Wasen, with plans to reside there.

Jessie E. Lee Francis Weir Gracia Ann Lee Ray Cotter Jr Ray Cotter Wasen Calif Truman Spurgeon Rolf Francis Baptist Miss Lee Francis High School Sprouse-Reitz Wasco Cali Wasco Union High School J. &. Coast Guard

Marriages listed in Ada and nearby towns

A list of marriages includes Paul Gene Summers and Joyce Evelyn Brady in Ada, Paul McCoy and Ta juana Mae Caldwell in Ada, Homer Lewis Sumners and Iness Beets in Stratford, Michas C Canasia and Tommie Jewell Abalt in Byng, Gene Hudson and Marylene High in Stonewall, John David Hostingsworth and Jo Ann Sturdivan in Ada, Jackie Roy Pryor and Wanda Trench in Oklahoma City, and A D Cooper and Virginia Lee Slocum in Ada. Also instructions for preserving pickle liquid from sweet pickles to flavor green beans, plus an Ada News want ad item about a greaser returning for an amount vested.

Paul Gene Summers Stratford Joyce Evelyn Brady Ada Paul McCoy Tajuana Jackie Roy Pryor Oklahoma City Wanda Trench A. D. Cooper West Sixth Virginia Lee Slocum West Sixteenth

Melton GaAr Corner Notes Local Visits and Reunions

Violet Nelson visited Okemah and Ada area kin with Claude Horsley and Cheryl Melton attending a Stratford rodeo. Many Ada Wynnewood area families gather for Memorial Day and church events. Frank James and Harvey Mitchell visited relatives in Ada and Oklahoma City. Reunions, birthdays, and travel to Lindsay, Wintersmith Park, and distant kin across Oklahoma fill the week.

Mills Violet Nelson Okemah Earyetta Prissay Claude Horsley Cheryl, Melton Frank James Oklahoma City Harvey Mitchell Millie Sherrill Dora Baker Gladys Minor Aleta’Bell Ruth Sacks Charlie Hightower Billie P Darnett Frank Reba James Dale Melton Cheryl Lindsay Paul Cameron Ralph Horsley Famlyre

Worstell News Highlights Sunday Attendance and Visitors

Sunday School attendance on May 22 and May 29 stood at 50 and 46 respectively. Mrs Roberta Clark of Ada delivered the May 22 message. A Daily Vacation Bible School began Monday with 31 children and runs through next week. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Clark of Ada and family, Mrs Homer Mercer and others from Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Cindy Lee was welcomed, weighin g seven pounds, with birth announced at the Meek home.

Thuman Williams Oklahoma City Melvin McCurdy Ada Marvin McCurdy Church of Christ Harvey’. Mitchell Riley Randler Mr. Ferguson Parish Alva Pennington D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Pennington Stonewall Homer’ Mercer Rickie and Mike Fort) Worth, Tex Virgil Meek Roberta Clark Daily Vacation Bible School Worstell Homer Mercer Fort Worth Tex Donald Henson Family Jolene Berlene Gracie Hayes Phyllis Ross Franklin Columbus, Ga Fort

Fullingim Divorce Granted on Cross Petition

Lloyd Fullingim and Iva Muriel Allen Fullingim divorce granted on her cross petition. Plaintiff ordered to pay all outstanding bills and attorney fee of 50 dollars.

Lloyd Fullingim Iva Muriel Allen) Fullingim

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pink Mrs. Chandler Abbott-Canada Exchange Vows Luctia, Nash Manelia Brooks Alfe Clovis Thompson Enid D. R. Clifford H.G. Gore Lynn Harbin Allen Paul Harbin Floid Harkins Lane Luiz Sunde Jack Crawford of Daver Paul Harkin Ollen Snow Dale Doll Sims Donald Brooks FR. Clifford Walter Brooks Brooks Maxine Thompson Ada Weekly Pickett Winnie Losson Tammy Hooser Vernon, Hooser Clinton Dames John Venable Seminole Alfred Sutton Mrs. Allen Sutton Larry and Catina Oklahoma, City Laurie Thompson Ft. Worth R. 3. Tinsley Diane of Lindsay E. J. McCause Sam McMain Old Midland Vaness Mr. Sand J. H. Bullock Donald Menefee Danny Kay Bill Atchley Bonnie Sue Brandon and Son Nol Mrs Barly Kilpatrick A. B. Kilpatrick Royce Jacquesses Wie Corry Jacquesses Bebee Roy E. B. Choper Hamer Keith Losson Pam Casady Mra Bill Lowe Tess Norvell Frankie Lamivand George Vanlandingham Stillwater Frank Lamirand Memorial Hospital of Oklahoma Ardmore Debbie Kay Bend Vernon Hauser Buddy Duke of Madlib Mrs. Haskell Jaquess Bill Sete Tt. Worth, Texas R. B. Tinslay Maurice Current Lonnie Oakman Lukee Fowler Morgan and Robert Fowler Artie Jaquess Francis Jaquess Mer Taskell, Roger Mlvia Jacobis Josy Norvell Jimmy Ownbeoy Marva Don Aileen Miller Linda Allen Biggs Karen Kathryn Kathleen Hileen Tishomingo Elbert Ross Dickie Morgan Beaver T. L. King Shawnee Brenda Southerland Lutie Fowler Koyou Taquess Wanda Robbins Barbara Clyde Casady Walter Eales Tennifer James Terrel Oba Robertson Ryan A. F P. Robertson Oba Mexico Guy LeMonier Ponca City Clive Robertson Elvin Jaquess David Sutton Elvin Sam McNair Bill and Elizabeth McNair Thelma and T. L. Coley Lawton Ada Norton Sam Myrick Clye and Letha Robertson J. W. Bohannon Beverly Cley McCause Greaser Ada News Hedy Ted Cox Homer Farmer Joe Gentry Maddox B. 3. Jackson J Family Claud Horsley Horsley Wannette Robber Wilburton Harvey Carroll Linda Sue Glenda Sue Sharon Glen James Raymond Earl Norman Pat McClure Patsy J. €. James Norma Marty Incx Penningios Billie Darnell Baby Ethel Varnadore Ruthie Joann Dale Jones J. C. James Frans Rogers Mrs. Calvin Rogers Dorothy Gray Washington Henry McKinney Glenda Fox Norman Beebe W. H. Griffiths Chevy Jerry McKinney Jean Melton Bradley Mary Bradley Wintersmith Park Marvin McGurdy Harvey’ Mitchell O&iehoma City Ed Varnadore And D.N. Pennington Harrell Gene End Edd Bray Mary Wynnewood W. A. Pennington Mrs. Coleman Pennington Mr. and Mrs. Cavky Snipes Bill Gray Pennington Jerry McHinney Oleta Finley Carl Piney Juadita - Murer Cecil Glasier County Line Mrs. E. Crawley Sybie Jones Mary Lou Deanna Berlene Meek T. J. Jared Sr Herald Corvin Bertie Pinley Ira Pinley Itkie Bray Layoid Meek Karl Tilley Gerald and Carnon Max Kirlis Russ Springfield, Mo Russ Franklin Franklin Meek Lee Edith Hayes Junior Jared Tuts Mike Mercer Fort, Worth, Tex Lee Scott Annie Duncan Thelma Golden Glen Margaret Jean Gwen Phyllis Hayes Rebee Kirk Duncan Jolene Meek Phyllis Jared Church of God of Prophecy J. T. Jared Mary Harris Joy Liane Oi Center Dehn Davault Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Bulova Elgin GEM Credit Jewelers Wast Mein Lois Meek Hor Cindy Lee Lavoid Ickie Bray Lake Texoma David Galey Gene Galey Jim Boucher Thelma Bozella McCall J. C. Elly Betty Laem ADA Mattress Factory O. W. Walker Cat Homa
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