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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

3

Miss Davis and Duane Riley Exchange Vows in New Castle

Miss Mattie Davis of Sherman Texas became the bride of Rev Duane Riley of Stonewall pastor of Union Valley Free Will Baptist Church in the First Baptist Church of Newcastle the ceremony took place at 8 p m on Friday June 3 Rev Paul Box officiated The couple pledged marriage with a floral arch and candles The bride wore white satin and Chantilly lace with a train Her veil came from a lace circlet and she carried a white orchid amid white gladioli A line of attendants included Mrs D J Nabors as organist and solos by Mrs Roy Pillings and Miss Martha St Clair The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs C O Riley of Stonewall The couple plan to reside in Stonewall where Rev Riley serves as pastor and will attend East Central State College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Stonewall Mattie Davis Sherman Texas Duane Riley Union Valley Free Will Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Newcastle Paul Box Caney E. L. Davis Riley C. O. Riley D. J. Nabors Ada Roy Pillings Martha St. Clair Waco Jim Stone Jan Nabors Betty Davis Oklahoma City Darlene Davis Flower Girl Doy Davis Mike Davis Eddy Wynn Roy Lee Davis Jim Riley Bruce Scott Wylie Winton Owen Riley Kyle Perrin Fayetteville Arkansas Lee Davis Juanita Wynn Curtis Davis East Central State College Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Union Valley Baptist Church

Colbert Bride Weds Ada Youth in Gainesville Nuptials

Miss Frankie Woodley daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Woodley Colbert and Bill Vance Thornton son of Mrs Virginia Thornton Ada were married Tuesday June 7 at Rev Arthur Slagle home Gainesville The bride wore ivory and white dress with a wide neckline and full skirt and white accessories They observed something old new borrowed and blue Mrs George C Roper sister of the groom was maid of honor The groom's brother Mr Roper was best man The couple plan to start their home in Ada Both attended Ada and Byng High Schools and East Central State College respectively

Colbert Frankie Woodley J. F. Woodley Bill Vance Thornton Virginia Thornton Ada Arthur Slagle Gainesville Texas George C. Roper Attir

Baby News from Wewoka and Stonewall Families

Mr and Mrs Tanner Johnson of Wewoka welcomed a nine and a half pound boy. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson of Stonewall. Mrs Johnson is the former Lorrce Bennett. Mr and Mrs Carlos Mason of Stonewall announce a daughter born last week. They already have three sons.

Tanner Johnson Wewoka Bill Johnson Stonewall Lorrce Bennett Carlos Mason

Gurley Family Welcomes Son Wesley Wayne In Dallas

Mr and Mrs Matthew Gurley of Dallas announce the birth of their son Wesley Wayne in a Dallas hospital. This is their third son. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs B F Gurley Sr of Ada, formerly from the Wilson community.

Matthew Gurley Dallas Wesley Wayne Gurleys B. F. Gurley Sr Ada Wilson Community

Wrights Welcomes Son Leon Andrew June 9

Mr and Mrs Carl Wright of Edmond announce the birth of their first child Leon Andrew born June 9, weighing four pounds ten ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey of Lightning Ridge and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bert Wright of Corley.

Carl Wright Edmond Leon Andrew Otis Coffey Lightning Ridge Bert Wright Corley

Marriages Listed With Ages Then Residents

A Baltimore style list shows numerous marriage entries including Denver C. Flowers 23 Ada Lucille Cooper 21 Harold Young 25 Tupelo Francis Smith 15 Tupelo Bill Jackson 22 Ada Virginia Zachary 19 Ada Charles Roseberry 18 Ada Carol Fugett 18 Ada Sprouse Billey 22 Ada Mary Stone 16 Ada Earl Cleghorn 24 Fitzhugh Ruby Barton 24 Roff Jimmy King 19 Ada La venia Newton 18 Ada Daniel Bell 22 Ada Eline Henry 22 Lindsay Vernon Blevins 22 Tupelo Norma Barnett 15 Coalgate Leslie Chiles 18 Coalgate Sandra Leonard 18 Coalgate J H Kistler 59 Seminole Keitha Welborn 58 San Antonio Texas.

Denver C. Flowers North Oak Lucille Cooper Ada Harold Young Tupelo Francis Smith Bill Jackson Byng Virginia Zachary Charles Dixon Roseberry West First Carol Sue Fugett Sprouse Billey Mary Cordelia Stone Eat Gardenia Earl E. Cleghorn Fitzhugh Ruby Barton Roff Jimmy King Lavenia Newton Daniel Bell Eline Henry Lindsay Vernon Blevins Norma Barnett Coalgate Lesie W. Chiles Sandra Nell Leonard J. H. Kistler Keitha Welborn San Antonio Texas

Kimmel Fennell Wedding Vows in Roff Oklahoma

LIGHTNING RIDGE The wedding of Miss Wynona Kimmel and Bobby Fennell was held at 8 p.m. Friday June 10 in the bridegroom's mother’s home. Minister Fred Yates officiated. The bride wore a white frosty organdy gown with blue accessories and pink carnation corsage. Best man Monroe Fennell. matron of honor Mrs B F Gurley wore black and white silk. reception followed with cake and punch. The couple will live in Ada where both work.

Lightning Ridge Wynona Kimmel Bobby Fennell Miles Kimmel Sr Roff Route 1 Ida Fennell Fred Yates Church of Christ of Roff B. F. Gurley Ada Mead’s Bakery Mrs. Fennell Hamburger King Cafe

Divorce Granted for Three Couples with Custody and Property

Leonard Myers and Lois Myers divorce granted with custody to plaintiff. Rebecca L. Sluder and Jessie Roy Sluder divorce granted with plaintiff awarded equitable property and restoration of former name Lahs. Opal Malone and J. D. Malone divorce granted to plaintiff. Attorney fees of 125 dollars allowed in Sluder case.

Leonard Myers Lois Myers Rebecca L. Sluder Jessie Roy Sluder Equitable Property Bethany Lahs Opal Malone J. D. Malone

Honey Butter Drizzle For Fresh Hot Biscuits

A simple glaze blends honey and confectioners sugar with butter. Drizzle warm biscuits right after removal from the oven for a glossy sweet finish. The result is flavorful and appealing with a pleasing texture.

Lovelady News Update

Those on the sick list include Mrs. J. F. Jared who is improving and Mrs. Cecil Brannon recovering at home. Mr and Mrs H D Jones report their children have had the measles.

J. F. Jared Cecil Brannon H. D. Jones

Ladies quilt for Mrs. Gul latt and social notices

The quilting bees met on Thursday with a pretty quilt for Mrs. E. M. Gul latt. Attendees included Mrs. Barton and Edna Boren among others. Guests were Mrs. Jewell Capps and daughter. A Bible class met at Mrs. Frank Jared’s and refreshments followed.

E. M. Gullatt Mrs. Barton Edna Boren Ida Taylor Virginia Jared Ruby Deaton Ethel Jones Pauline Young Bettie Parks Nora Ross Jewell Capps Bill Barton Frank Jared Matthew Cleo Ozbirn Lavona Deaton Bertha Sanders Barton Jewell Cupps Judy Lorene Hodges

Hunt Family Weekend Visit Spans Two States

Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt of Dumas Texas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Hunt of Valiant and her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Parks over the weekend. Mrs Hunt is teaching in Dumas.

Charles Hunt Dumas Texas Earl Hunt Valiant Joe Parks Hunt

Fishing tale ends with surprise catch under moonlit sky

Joe Parks entertained James and Silas Taylor and Charles Hunt Sunday afternoon when they went fishing. Silas caught not a fish but a mystery object he swam to retrieve, guessing it might be edible before discovering the truth. Rev. John Glover dined with the W M Ross family as substitute preacher.

Joe Parks James Silas Taylor Charles Hunt Silas John Glover Ahloso Baptist Church W. M. Ross Lavonn Brown Norma Lea Kennedy Tulsa

June Stephens Wylie Webster Married June 9

Nuptial vows for June Ramona Stephens and Wylie P Webster were performed June 9 at the bride’s parents home with Rev Tal Bonham officiating. The couple, both residents of Ada area, plan to enroll at East Central and Vaness respectively, and will establish a home near Lightning Ridge. The ceremony featured a white orchid bouquet and a three tier cake with a reception following.

Lightning Ridge Social Notes Brief Visit Log

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bumpas and sons of Greenwood Arkansas visited Friday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T Bumpas. Mrs Thelma Perriman and granddaughter Sue Wyckoff left Friday for a three weeks visit with Mrs Margie West and family in Tulsa Oklahoma. Mrs West is Perriman's daughter and Sue's mother.

Mrs Chester Bumpas Greenwood, Ark Mrs. T. Bumpas Thelma Perriman Sue Wyckoff Margie West Tulsa Mrs. West Mrs. Perriman Sue

Mister Coffey Now Discharged From Army at Ft Sill

Edward Coffey has received a discharge from the Army after two years of service at Ft Sill. He and his wife plan to reside in Ada. He previously worked at the glass plant before entering service. The couple welcomed their first child weighing four pounds ten ounces. Mrs Wright and her son moved from Valley View Hospital to the home of Otis Coffey and wife. Bert Wright of Corley is the paternal grandfather.

Edward Coffey Sgt. Coffey Army Ft. Sill

Family visitors from across states gather for weekend

Miles Kimmel Sr. hosts a weekend gathering with Mrs Shadrick of Tulsa her son Delbert Shadrick and wife from Bakersfield and Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel Jr with children from Hominy Mr and Mrs Enoch Kimmel and kids of Oklahoma City and Mrs Nora Painter of Stratford.

Miles Kimmel Sr Mrs. Kimmel C. E. Shadrick Tulsa Delbert Shadrick Shadrick Bakersfield California Miles Kimmel Jr Hominy Enoch Kimmel Oklahoma City Nora Painter Stratford

Rev. Tal Bonham of Shawnee Spent Friday and Saturday Nights

Rev. Tal Bonham of Shawnee spent Friday and Saturday nights in the city, with neighbors noting his absence and prompting local searches and inquiries. Police reported no foul play suspected as of the latest update.

Tal Bonham Shawnee

Weekend community notes include church farewell and moves

Third Step in the J H Stephens home and community visit mark weekend events. Rev Bonham gave his last sermon at Lightning Ridge Church and will work in Missouri this summer then enter Ft Worth Seminary this fall. Lee Jones returns to work after a three week absence due to a serious operation. They brought home 35 fish. Mrs Lillie Mae Webster and Mrs P J Rollow have moved from Mrs Webster’s home to Ada residence.

J. H. Stephens Bonham Lightning Ridge Missouri Ft. Worth Lee Jones Lillie Mae Webster P. J. Rollow Mrs. Webster Mrs. Rollow Ada

Miles Kimmel Sr and sons go fishing at Lake Texoma

Miles Kimmel Sr and his sons Enoch and Miles Jr spent Saturday night fishing at Lake Texoma, enjoying a quiet outing on the water.

Miles Kimmel Sr Enoch and Miles Jr Lake Texoma

Busy Days of Haying Canning and Freezing Vegetables

Farmers report a period of heavy labor as fields are harvested for hay and vegetables are canned and preserved for winter storage. Local households prepare produce for the deep freeze with long days of work and steady routines.

Bumpas Holcomb Family Reunion at Platt National Park

About 35 members of the Bumpas Holcomb family gathered for a reunion in Platt National Park Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. T. Bumpas and daughter, Mrs. W. A. Patton, and their children from Fittstown.

T. Bumpas W. A. Patton Fittstown Bumpas-Holcomb Family Platt National Park

Total solar eclipse to be visible in U S on October 2 1959

The next solar eclipse visible in the United States is scheduled for October 2 1959. Read the News WANT ADS.

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