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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

3

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Woolleys Highlighted

The Woolleys of Stonewall celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception hosted by sons and daughters at 1015 Constant Drive. The couple, married June 8 1916 in Stonewall, and their family from Ada Oklahoma City and New Orleans attended along with many relatives and friends. The celebration featured music by Mrs Walker and a display of flowers and keepsakes from the 1916 ceremony.

William Walter Woolley Sr Stonewall Walter Woolley Jr Constant Drive Stonewall News Zelma Bridges Lillian Legion Hardin College Woolley Lula Okla Eureka Springs Ark Robert Donnell Woolley Ada Thomas Ward Goodwin Jr Oklahoma City Herbert William Christenberry New Orleans Mary Carolyn Leslie Ann Barbara Susanne Robert Jr Jeanne Patrice Roger Robert D. Woolley Tommy Bradley Laura Bea Goodwin Gorst H. duPlessis Judge Christenberry

Postel Robertson Honored on 92nd Birthday

On his 92nd birthday Postel Robertson was honored with a Friday night party in the basement of the Pickett Methodist Church. Hostesses were his daughter Mrs F W Blay and Mrs Clive Robertson, with the event tied to the monthly community supper and a covered dish dinner.

Postel Robertson Pickett Methodist Church F. W. Blay Clive Robertson Pioneer County Indian Territory Clarksville Mr. Robertson Lawrence S. C South Carolina Robertson Center Jim Baze Jess Norvill L. H. Jaquess Jack Dison Alvin Murdock H. B. Bruner Bill Hopper Elvin Jaquess H. C. Wright Royce Jaquess C. F. Billings J. E. Sides K. D. Hunley Floy Robbins Marsha Robbins Beth Kathy Stewart Jana Mark House Ruod Briggs

Farrell Ramsey nuptials in Norman Oklahoma

Miss Mary Alice Farrell and Herschel R. Ramsey were married at St. Francis of Assisi in Norman at 7:30 p.m. June 3 with Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Walde officiating. The ceremony united families from Oklahoma City and Kansas City, and the couple will live in Norman while pursuing University of Oklahoma studies.

Mary Alice Farrell Herschel R. Ramsey Norman St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church John J. Walde John F. Farrell Oklahoma City Zebalene M. Ramsey Neuman E. Ramsey Kansas City Robert R. Danner Charles E. Shroyer Moore John F. Farrell Jr Gregory Allen Mark Edward Farrell Kingfisher University of Oklahoma

Wrights Wed At Ada Church In May Ceremony

Mr and Mrs James Herrell Wright Jr of Ada are wed at the Church of God with Rev George Vance presiding on May 28 at 7 pm. Miss Darla Kay Nickerson, daughter of A P Nickerson, is the bride. Attire featured Chantilly lace and a bouffant skirt with a bustle. The couple live at 112% North Stonewall.

James Herrell Wright Jr North Stonewall Darla Kay Nickerson A. P. Nickerson East 10Th Wright James Wright Church of God George Vance

New Piece Goods Prints In Cotton Terry Cloth

New stock of piece goods prints now available in cotton terry cloth features paisley and check patterns.

Young heart deaths outpace aging benchmarks in US

The Oklahoma Heart Association reports that about a quarter of a million Americans died of coronary disease in the past year before reaching 70. The victims were ages 25 to 64, underscoring premature heart deaths in the nation.

United States Oklahoma Heart Association

Mesopotamia’s Enduring Legacy Across Law, Tech and Art

Ancient Mesopotamia shaped modern life with writing and law, the wheel and true arch, tools like razors and frying pans, cosmetic sets, shepherds’ pipes and harps, and early astronomical charts influencing later science and culture.

Mesopotamia

Marriage Vows Repeated In Home Rite

Miss Glenda Gale Coulson and Sp. 4 James D Byers wed in a home ceremony May 24. Attendants were Miss Melinda Coulson and Dale Coulson. Byers, from Latta High School 1964, served 21 months in the U S Army and is stationed in Germany. Minister David Arnold officiated.

Melinda Janell Coulson Dale Coulson Byers Latta High School Mr. Byers U. S. Army Germany David Arnold Central Church of Christ

Outdoor Cooking Lesson At Village Club Meeting

Village Homemakers Group met in the home of Mrs. Vinson Bogard for the June session. Mrs. Norman Folger presided, devotions were given, and the group voted not to meet in July.

Village Homemakers Vinson Bogard East 6Th Norman Folger John Stricker James Roberson Clarence Shiplet Hugh Cooper Guynn Roberts

Heart Attack Risk Warns Against Youthful False Security

The Oklahoma Heart Association stresses that heart disease can begin early, warning that silent progression may lead to a middle age heart attack. It urges early countermeasures to head off later danger.

Oklahoma Heart Association

Sharron Killian Becomes Bride of Tommy Johnston

Sharron Killian became the bride of Tommy M. Johnston Friday at 8 p.m. in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Stonewall. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Killian of Route 1 Stonewall and the groom is the son of Bill Johnston of Oklahoma City. Rev Robert Haskins, former Stonewall pastor, officiated.

Sharron Killian Tommy M. Johnston First Baptist Church Stonewall R. T. Killian Route 1 Bill Johnston Oklahoma City Robert Haskins Talihina Stone

Mother and Son Share Honors at Gift Shower and Wedding

A gift shower at the home of Mrs. Virginia Nickerson, Francis, honored Mrs. Henry Lancaster and her baby son with family present. The wedding followed in the church with Alicia Childress as maid of honor, Billy Mason as best man, and a reception in the social room.

Henry Lancaster Virginia Nickerson Francis Judy Lancaster Ethel Baker Marie Tygert Susan Harris Vergie Chandler Rita Harris Wanda Byers Verce Wilson Vennie Norris Belle Baulch Marie West Donna Phillips Lorene Harris Sharlet Shope

Sun Produces Vast Energy Yet Pounds Heat Less per Pound

The sun emits less heat per unit mass than the human body but its enormous size makes its total energy output immense.

Frisco Homemakers Hold Family Cookout Meeting

The Frisco Homemakers Group met on the Frisco Community Building lawn for a combined meeting and family cookout. Leaders Mrs. Wendell Price and Mrs. Johnnie Daniel hosted and prepared burgers, sides, and desserts. A postmeal session covered outdoor cookery with a devotional titled A Christian Potato. Two dates were announced: June 17 Resthaven Birthday Party and June 21 wood refinishing workshop at Latta.

Frisco Homemakers Group Frisco Wendell Price Johnnie Daniel Price Daniel Alfred Baylis Dibrell Phillips Spud and Dana Boda Hisaw Tonya Gary McCarty Hartshorne A. B. King Carol Aleta Joe Daniel Vickie Valeria Mickey Lew Lynn Petty Indianapolis Johnna T. P. Daniel Simon Patton Patton Resthaven Latta

Toasting Bride Ritual Has Been Refined

The wedding toast tradition evolved from a 16th century practice with bride ale to a refined champagne celebration. Experts advocate well chilled champagne and about six servings per bottle. A simple wedding punch combines champagne claret sparkling water maraschino syrup lemon rind lemon juice and sugar for a festive reception.

Ken Pearson

The Bride Changes Mind At The Altar

In AMPOSTA Spain a 16 year old bride refused to marry the chosen groom saying she preferred a different boy. The priest was shocked the mother-in-law fainted and a brawl erupted as the parents sought medical and psychiatric guidance for their daughter.

Amposta Spain

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