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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

3

Home Demonstration Picnic Plans for June 18

Valdene Kozel assistant agent notes Winter Smith Park hosts a June 18 Home Demonstration Club picnic with a 10 30 a m business session Ada club arranges games and drinks McLish hosts lunch national council delegate to be chosen to attend in Washington October 31 November 4 and a Home Grounds Improvement Tour on June 23 urged members to bring children and friends.

Wintersmith Park Ada Club McLish Hostess National Home Demonstration Council Washington, D. C

Home Jam and Preserve Techniques for Berries

Instructions describe canning soft and grade berries with hot or cold pack methods and syrup levels. Steps cover washing stem removal packing into jars, heating, and boiling water processing times for pints and quarts. Also details freezing with 40 to 50 percent syrup and sugar quantities, plus making blackberry jam with boiling and sealing in sterilized jars.

Food Value Of Milk And Its Nutritional Worth

Milk offers high calcium and riboflavin and serves as a blueprint for a balanced diet. A single cup supplies as much calcium as several foods and supports growth with high quality proteins. Children need about one quart weekly while adults should consume 3 to 4 cups daily.

Club Schedule Highlights June Meetings at Local Venues

A series of schedule notes lists meetings for multiple clubs. On Friday June 11 Fitzhugh gathers in the school lunch room and Rofs meets at the club house, with other June dates including Hart with Mrs Nettie Owenby on Monday June 14 and Pecan Grove with Mrs Mort Dyer on Tuesday June 15.

Fitzhugh Hart Nettie Owenby Pecan Grove Mort Dyer Allen Conam Doyle Lula

Home Demonstration Picnic At Winter Smith Park

Mrs. H. G. Gore hosts a Friday event titled Home Demonstration Picnic at Winter Smith Park on June 18. Community members are invited to share demonstrations and socialize in the park setting.

H. G. Gore Wintersmith Park

Pontotoc 4-H Delegates Attend State Roundup

Barbara Alexander reports Pontotoc County 4-H sent twenty four delegates to the state Roundup at Stall water. They attended short courses in crafts recreation home economics and more toured the new facilities and tied for fourth place with Tulsa County at 152 points. Governor Murray awarded Hall of Fame plaques Virginia Wyatt and Zerle Carpenter. portraits will hang in the capitol Blue Room for a year.

Barbara Alexander C. H. Hailey Martha Mote Stallwater Pontotoc County Tulsa County Murray Virginia Wyatt Pottawatomie County Zerle Carpenter Greer County Capitol Fitzhugh Frank Patton McLish Recreation Leaders Training School

Pontotoc 4-H Girls Shine At State Roundup Dress Revue

Pontotoc County 4-H girls excelled at State 4-H Club Roundup with blue and red ribbon wins in dress revue demonstrations and health contests. Participants include Martha Biggs, Mary Van Lindingham, Frankye Sullivan, Nancy Elliott, Mary Ann Griffith, Donna Jill Cummins, Shirla Daniels, June Bunvard, Wanda Young, Ruth Hudson, Barbara Alexander, and Mary Ann Griffith who ranked among the states top ten in Appropriate Dress.

Pontotoc County Martha Biggs Mary Vanlindingham Pickett Frankye Sullivan Nancy Elliott Fitzhugh Mary Ann Griffith Donna Jill Cummins Vaness Blue Ribbon Shirla Daniels Lula June Bunvard Roff Wanda Young Ruth Hudson Barbara Alexander

4-H Leader Honored For 13 Years Of Service

Mrs Iola Burrough Vanoss 4 H Club leader received a certificate as part of a banquet honoring Oklahoma leaders with 10 years or more of service. The event drew 46 leaders at Stillwater during State 4 H Roundup. Burrough has led for 13 years and the Vanoss girls have benefited, with Jill Cummins and Mary Ann achieving state recognition in dress and clothings demonstrations.

Iola Burrough Vaness Oklahoma Stillwater Burrough Vanoss Pontotoc

Stonewall Family Weekend Visit At Lake Getaway

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elloitt and daughter of Chickasha spent the weekend with Mrs. R L Hale's family in Stonewall. They left the baby with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Elkins and are now fishing and vacationing at the lake with grandma and Uncle Glenn spoiling the child.

Bill Elloitt Chickasha George Elkins Glenn

Stevenson Family Moves to Maysville for New Job

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stevenson Jr. and their family relocated Saturday to Maysville where he has taken employment.

Ed Stevenson Jr Maysville

Wedding of Katherine Stevenson Leads to Latta Church Ceremony

Mr and Mrs R L Hale and Nickey attended the wedding of Miss Katherine Stevenson and Jack Howery at the Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Friday evening in a small community ceremony.

Ed Stevenson Jr R. L. Hale Nickey Katherine Stevenson Jack Howery Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Heck Family Visit To Centrahoma Reported

Mr and Mrs Thurman Heck and their son Butch visited his parents Mr and Mrs N D Heck at Centrahoma on Sunday with family members in attendance.

Mrs. Thurman Heck Butch Mrs N. D. Heck Centrahoma

Craddocks Tour Lake Texoma Trip Across Roosevelt Bridge

Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Craddock conducted a sightseeing excursion around Lake Texoma. They crossed the Roosevelt Bridge into Texas on Friday.

F. C. Craddock Lake Texoma Roosevelt Bridge Texas

Herman Garrett Returns to Stonewall for Local Business

Herman Garrett is back in Stonewall this week to handle local affairs and reconnect with friends, visiting longtime associates and checking on community projects.

Herman Garrett Stonewall

Tulsa Teacher Flora Thompson Weekend Visit

Miss Flora Thompson, a teacher in the Tulsa school system, was a guest of her sister Mrs. R. L. Hale and Mr. Hale on Sunday.

Flora Thompson R. L. Hale Hale Miss Thompson Tulsa

Sulphur Guests Visit Pontotoc Cemetery

Sam Patton of Sulphur was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C F Crowell last week. Sunday the Crowells, their guests and Roland Green and his sister Mrs Pace motored to Pontotoc cemetery.

Sam Patton C. F. Crowell Crowells Roland Green Mrs. Pace Pontotoc Cemetery

Adventurous Trip to Bridgeport Ends With Bee Swarm Catch

Mr and Mrs Vernal King and their daughter drove to Bridgeport Texas to visit her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Joe McElhaney. En route they caught a hawk in the radiator and a swarm of bees on the windshield. The editor notes the incident as original.

Vernal King Bridgeport Texas Joe McElhaney

Homecoming of Pvt Wiley Winton At Ft Sill

Pvt Wiley Winton of the Searchlight Division stationed at Ft Sill visited home this weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gene Winton.

Pvt Wiley Winton Ft. Sill Searchlight Division Gene Winton

Wallis Family Visit From Hobbs Engages Local Kin

Mr and Mrs Harry Wallis and daughters of Hobbs New Mexico visit their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wallis and Mrs Myrtle Morris this week. The couple plan some fishing while in town with family.

Harry Wallis Hobbs New Mexico Fred Wallis Myrtle Morris Harry Lorene

Nazarene Church Holds Vacation Bible School in June

The Nazarene Church conducts a vacation Bible School from Monday June 7 to Sunday June 18 with Bro. Westley Meek serving as pastor.

the Nazarene Church Bro Westley Meek

Vacation Bible School Commencement At First Baptist

The Vacation Bible School of the First Baptist Church closed with a Friday night commencement. Enrollment reached 172 with an average daily attendance of 128. All departments participated and showed colored films and handiwork exhibits. The total Mission offering was 27.80 dollars. Mrs Holt Sodeman led as principal with assistants including Mrs Roy Sliger Mrs Fred Ellis Mrs Jack Kifer Mrs Jovita Hunt Mrs Louise Hatton and Mrs Chris Armstrong in Nursery. Miss Sue Bullard played piano and Mrs Lloyd Goss was secretary.

The First Baptist Church Holt Sodeman Roy Sliger Fred Ellis Jack Kifer Jovita Hunt Louise Hatton Chris Armstrong Sue Bullard Lloyd Goss Charley Nix Vernon Thomas Tom Nothal Louis Stevens

Teachers and staff listed for Beginners department program

Workers in the Beginners department include Mrs Charley Riley Mrs W E Winton Mrs I P Willingham Mrs Bernard Glover Mrs Lee Nance Mrs Hoot Humphries Mrs Louis Robinson Mrs Lee Miller Mrs Ray Miller Mrs Bud Brooks Mrs Floyd Cooper Mrs Cager Hisan Mrs Alfred Baylis Mrs Jeff Schreiber Pat McNinch Ronnie Sawyers Mrs Cecil Bullard Mrs Austin King Mrs Simon Patton and Mrs Grace Hall. Sharon Brooks Sharlene Nix assisted with music and Mrs Woody Daniel Mrs Janie Hunt Nellie Dryden provided refreshments daily.

Charley Riley W. E. Winton I. P. Willingham Bernard Glover Lee Nance Hoot Humphries Louis Robinson Lee Miller Ray Miller Bud Brooks Floyd Cooper Cager Hisan Alfred Baylis Jeff Schreiber Pat McNinch Ronnie Saywers Cecil Bullard Austin King Simon Patton Grace Hall Sharon Brooks Sharlene Nix Woody Daniel Janie Hunt Nellie Dryden

Arkadelphia Couple Guests of Local Clergy Family

Dr and Mrs Cecil Sutley and family from Arkadelphia Arkansas visited Rev and Mrs Holt Sodeman and their daughters over the weekend staying Saturday and Sunday as guests of the household.

Cecil Sutley Arkadelphia, Arkansas Holt Sodeman

Wichita Couple Visits Relatives This Weekend

Mr and Mrs David Thomas of Wichita Kansas visited his mother Mrs Wayne Truitt and sister Mrs Nell Shaw last weekend.

David Thomas Wichita, Kansas Wayne Truitt Nell Shaw

Attendees at Past Matrons Club District 11 Meeting

Mrs. George McKay and Mrs. Westley Chaddick joined others at the Past Matrons Club of District 11 gathering held in Konawa on Tuesday evening.

Bobby Thompson and Sons Visit in Stonewall

Bobby Thompson and his sons spent Sunday visiting in Stonewall, sharing time with local residents and taking in the town’s sights.

Bobby Thompson and Sons Stonewall

Not Quite So Well Done Steak Prank Sparks Smoke Alarm

Mrs Ward's dinner of steak causes neighbors to fear a fire when heavy smoke fills the Ward home. Mr Morris rushes in, vents the stove, and explains the smoke came from cooking meat. Mrs Ward discovers no meat is left to bury and reveals the joke.

Surprise supper for Legate marks birthday mystery

Mrs. R. L. Legate planned a surprise supper for her husband Tuesday evening. Legate refused the stated birthday number and handed it to his daughter Robie. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hale and Nickey, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hough, Mrs. Anna Drennon, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Legate.

R. L. Legate Legate Robie R. C. Carter R. L. Hale Nickey Earl Hough Anna Drennon Bill Legate

Far-flung visits as local women travel for summer studies

Mrs. Barnes and family recounted a lengthy trip through Oklahoma and Texas visiting relatives in Brownsville Lubbock Denison Moore and Wilson with several friends. The group notes continuing college attendance for local girls in Ada and Oklahoma University with Charlene Winton visiting Guthrie relatives.

Homer Barnes Sonny Oklahoma Texas Phil Houston Brownsville Clara Dorsett Lubbock Wilson Okla Paul McElroy Denison Mset Clyde Barnes Floyd Ingram Thomas Moore Barnes Our Fair City D. D. Duke Buster Jennings John Thompson F. L. Gibson Ada S. L. Burns University of Oklahoma

New Niece Kathy Sue Born At Valley View Hospital

A newborn daughter Kathy Sue arrived last week at Valley View hospital, child of Mr. and Mrs. Bill R. Anders. Mrs. Morrison helps care for the mother and older sister until she can manage. Anders teaches at Coleman School.

Kathy Sue Valley View Hospital Bill R. Anders

Local visitors from Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs Arthur William

Mr and Mrs Arthur William hosted their son and his family including Mr and Mrs Troy Williamson from Oklahoma City as weekend guests.

Arthur Williamson Mrs Troy Williamson Oklahoma City

Mrs Aline Bingham and Family Visit Kin in Madill

Mrs Aline Bingham HD Agent at Madill and her son Jerry visited her sister Mrs Buster Jennings and Mr Jennings last weekend.

Aline Bingham Madill Jerry Buster Jennings Mr. Jennings

Roan Family Returns From Lovington Visit

Mr and Mrs Jess Roan return home last Friday after a week with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Robert Greenlee in Lovington New Mexico Two of their sons will stay another week there

Jess Roan Robert Greenlee Lovington New Mexico

Epplers Visit Fort Hood Family Weekend

Sgt and Mrs Charles Eppler of Fort Hood Texas spent the weekend at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Deaton.

Charles Eppler Ft. Hood, Texas Deaton

Voter registration opens for July primary in Stonewall

South Stonewall residents register at Ellis Hortons and North Stonewall voters register with Mrs Dick Murphy as registrar. July primary timing highlighted.

South Stonewall Ellis Hortons North Stonewall Dick Murphy

Fire Destroys House of Ruth Knight on Saturday

A late Saturday fire consumed the home of Ruth Knight. Mrs. Knight and her daughter were on the porch unaware as flames engulfed the building. Fire department and townspeople arrived too late. cause of the blaze is not known.

Ruth Knight

Long sisters visit grandparents for week stay

Connie Jean and Dana Beth Long are spending a week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Felkins. The young ladies are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Long of Morris.

Connie Jean Dana Beth Long N. D. Felkins Mrs Hershel Long Morris

Floyd Cooper and family visit Fittstown Baptist Church

Bro and Mrs Floyd Cooper and their boys were Fittstown visitors Sunday where he again filled the pulpit at the Baptist Church.

Floyd Cooper Fittstown The Baptist Church

Murphy visit to Eunice kin over the weekend

Mr and Mrs J W Murphy of Eunice New Mexico visited his mother Mrs Wayne Murphy during the weekend.

J. W. Murphy Eunice, New Mexico Wayne Murphy

Griffin Trip Visitor Links Coalgate and Tishomingo

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin shopped and visited in Coalgate Friday. On Sunday they drove to Tishomingo to see his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Griffin.

Walter Griffin Coalgate Tishomingo J. W. Griffin

Mrs Waldroup Home From Hospital Improving

Mrs Clarence Waldroup returns home from the hospital and is reported improving. Mr and Mrs Lee Nance visited during the day.

Clarence Waldroup Mrs. Lee Nance

Emery Nance Recovering After Oklahoma City Car Wreck

Emery Nance in Oklahoma City last week is recovering from injuries received in a recent car wreck.

Emery Nance Oklahoma City

Lovelady News Notes From Mrs Brannon

Mrs C H Brannon writes Lovelady News asking readers to send in items as former reporter Ruby Brannon has moved to J C Penney's in Ada. She invites community news and notes about local happenings.

Ruby Brannon J. C. Penney's Ada

Late News Roundup From The Daily Ledger

Late news arrives with brief items spanning local events and updates. This compact card notes the emergence of fresh reports and prepares readers for forthcoming details and confirmations.

Our Home Demonstration Club Meets at School House

The Our Home Demonstration Club met at the school house on May 24 with 12 members and one new member Dora Kilcrease. The meeting featured a lesson on preparing food for the freezer led by Lavona Deaton with talks by Virginia Jared Glen Jones Bettie Parks and Miss Mote. The devotional was by Ida Taylor and the Lord's Prayer was recited by all.

Ruby Brannon Silas Taylor Stratford Ida Taylor Dora Kilcrease Lavona Deaton Virginia Jared Glen Jones Bettie Parks Miss Mote

W. M. A. Meeting Hosts and Dates Announced

Mrs T O Deaton hosted the W M A gathering on Thursday night May 24 with attendees Mrs A D Davis Mrs Glen Jones Mrs W H Barton Mrs Roy Boren Mrs Frank Jared and Miss Pauline Young. The next meeting is set for Thursday night June 10 at Mrs Frank Jared's residence.

T. O. Deaton A. D. Davis Glen Jones W. H. Barton Roy Boren Frank Jared Pauline Young

Brannon Family Visits Wiles In Heavener

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brannon with Jim and Cynthia and Mrs. Joyce Meeks and Lowell Brannon spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wiles of Heavener.

Cecil Brannon Jim Cynthia Joyce Meeks Lowell Brannon C. B. Wiles Heavener

Mr and Mrs Vernon Slimmer Visit Sister in Soper

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Slimmer of Soper visited his sister, Mrs. Glen Jones, on Monday.

Vernon Slimmer of Soper Glen Jones

Ross Visitors From Ada and More

Thad Nickel of Ada visits as Mr and Mrs Jewel Moore and daughter of Ada connect with E W residents during a community gathering.

Ada Social Notes Recap of Sunday Visitations

Cantrells and Roger of Ada, Kennth Nickel and family of Konawa, Jean Staggs of Washington, Elwonda Sutton of Ada, Roy Boren and son Lavon with Harrells, Low Ella Smith and Mrs Joe Parks visited the Rosses Sunday in Ada.

Cantrell Dewey Cantrell Roger Ada Kenneth Nickel Konawa Jean Staggs Washington, Okla Elwonda Sutton Roy Boren Lavonda Harrell Low Ella Smith Joe Parks Rosses

Billy Ross Visits Parents Over Weekend

Billy Ross visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross for the weekend, spending time with family and catching up on home life.

Billy Ross Mrs Bob Ross

Small Town News Snippets Mention Local Happenings

Gossip notes report Susie and Bettie Taylor have chicken pox Cleo Ozbirn starts hog business Curtis Ross plans a two person home Aneeta Deaton glad a boy stays home Ruby Brannon dislikes horseback riding as a profession in the area.

Susie Bettie Taylor Cleo Ozbirn Curtis Ross Aneeta Deaton Texas Ruby Brannon

Orhan Family Reunion Visits Salem Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Sidney Orhan and grandson Bart visit Salem Arkansas for a reunion.

Sidney Orhan Bart Salem Arkansas

Melville Family Visits Relatives in Town

Mr and Mrs N J Melville and daughter from Washington state visit relatives and friends here for a few days meeting local acquaintances.

Mr and Mrs Lavaughn Sanders Visit Parents Sunday

Mr and Mrs Lavaughn Sanders visited his parents, Mr and Mrs John Sanders, Sunday.

Lavaughn Sanders Mrs John Sanders

Brannon and Wiles Visit Cecil Brannon Home

Mr and Mrs Eulas Brannon and Lowell and Winder Wiles visited the Cecil Brannon home Sunday.

Eulas Brannon Lowell and Winder Wiles Cecil Brannon

Carthur Robins Returns From Gulf Coast Vacation

Carthur Robins rejoins duties after spending two weeks on the coast near the Gulf of Mexico for a seaside vacation.

Carthur Robins Gulf of Mexico

Dinner hosts share meal with Ada Barringers

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ozbirn and Jan joined Mr and Mrs J A Barringer of Ada for dinner, highlighting a social visit between families and local residents.

Kenneth Ozbirn Jan J. A. Barringer Ada

Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor Visit Kenneth Ozbirn Home

Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor visited the Kenneth Ozbirn home on Sunday afternoon, sharing time with the host and family in a casual call.

Silas Taylor Kenneth Ozbirn

Davis Family Visit in Tishomingo Sunday

Mr and Mrs A O Davis visited her mother and father and other relatives at Tishomingo on Sunday.

A. O. Davis Tishomingo

Lovelady Church Invites Sunday School and Service

A local reminder invites community members to Sunday School and church services at Lovelady. The message emphasizes fellowship and participation in the weekend gatherings.

Lovelady

Francis Sing Saturday Night Community Sing

A community sing is set for Saturday night with Francis performing. Quartets from around the area and other featured singers will participate. Everyone is invited to attend and join in.

Francis

Two Cases Listed On Motion Docket Ready For Trial

Two of 15 cases on a motion demurrer and non jury docket set for hearing Wednesday June 16 in district court are ready for trial. Eunice Stephens versus Joe Taylor McNew and J A OBS versus William A Barbie et al are ready for trial.

Eunice Stephens Joe Taylor McNew J. A. Obs William A. Barbie John Boyce McKeel M. J. Mitchell Eddie Johnson Kenneth Gibson Guardian Valley View Hospital Marie L Oliver M. Platt Wilson Lumber Company J. M. Blake Vic Blair Fred Rich Stella M. Fisher William L. Fisher Billy Hewitt Darnell William Pinkney Dickey Don Holt Wilburn L. Fisher R. B. Platt Lyal S. Prince Doris June H. Reynolds Smith Funeral Home Buford W. Myers Et al

First Bible Society Founded in Britain a Century Ago

The article notes that the first Bible society was founded in Great Britain about 150 years ago, marking a milestone in religious philanthropy and textual dissemination.

First Bible Society Great Britain

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Valdene Kozel Asst ADA Mattress Factory D. W. Walker Bible School Nix Charlene Winton Guthrie Clint Morrison Nineveh Johns Ark U. S. Brewers Foundation First National Evergreen National Research Council Trader Mills Lovelady News Mrs. C. H. Brannon Collins Lumber CO North Townsend Was Gill
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