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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1965

Page

3

Postell Robertson Celebrates 91st Birthday at Pickett

Postell Robertson of Pickett community marked his 91st birthday on June 12 with a party hosted by Mrs. Wendell Stewart. Guests filled the event with gifts as neighbors recalled his pioneer move from Clarksville Arkansas in 1896 and his long farming and dairy career in Indian Territory and later Pontotoc County.

Postell Post’ Robertson Pickett Wendell Stewart Route 5 Ozke Robertson Pontotoc County Clarksville Ark Blackhorn Ann Gilmore Indian Territory Spring River Creek Pickett Methodist Church Clive Oba Gwen Fred) Blay Haydn Brunner Roy Vogt Hack Jacquess Royce Jacquess Ruod Briggs Berryman Estilline Tex Jack Tyree James Nance Hugo Clarence Davenport Dad Patterson Jess Norvill C. F. Norvill C. F. Billings Clive Robertson Fred Blay Kathy Beth Postell Robertson Brownie Countian Pres Roberts Roberts

Brown Family Reunion Held for Father's Day

The G W Bud Brown family gathered for a Father s Day reunion with eight of nine children and families present. Attendees included Noble and Mrs Brown Los Angeles California George Brown and family Harlengen Texas David Dean Perryton Texas Luther family Fairview Texas Bob Brown El Paso Texas R L Sizemore Dean Johnnie San Diego California R R Griffin Velma Rae Tabor Kevin Shiprock New Mexico Arlene San Diego California was absent. Also G M Rambro Tulsa Oklahoma visited with Bonnie Haney Connie Roy Auten families. 432 attended luncheon and 27 joined Father s Day events.

G. W Bud” Brown Noble Brown Los Angeles Calif Noble George Brown Vickie Mike Harlingen Tex David Brown Reyetta Calvin Dean Perryton Birdie Brown Shiprock N.M Luther Brown David June Larry Fairview Bob Brown el Paso R. L. Sizemore Dean Johnnie San Diego R. R. Griffin Velma Rae Roy Auten

Dairy Princess State Contest Dates Set for Tulsa

The Oklahoma Dairy Princess contest will be held at the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa from June 29 to July 1. Ada will be represented by Judy Engel and Phyllis Brantley, among 20 contestants from nine districts. Engel, 19, on an 83 head Holstein dairy on a 390 acre Ada area farm, is sponsored by Byng High School. Brantley, 17, is a Latta High School graduate sponsored by Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Council.

Mayo Hotel Tulsa Ada Judy Engel Phyllis Brantley Miss Engel Joseph Engel Byng High School East Central State College Oklahoma State University Miss Brantley Wesley Brantley Latta High School Pontotoc County

Ada and Holdenville Folk Visit in Tupelo

Mr and Mrs Don Johnson of Ada and Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson with children visited Tupelo for church services at the First Baptist Church on Sunday. They were guests of Harley Johnson and Dee Hyatt families in Tupelo.

Don Johnson Ada Floyd Johnson Holdenville First Baptist Church of Tupelo Don Johnsons Harley Johnson Harley Johnsons Dee Hyatt

Harris Family Reunion Held in Chickasha

Ada residents gathered Sunday at Shannon Park in Chickasha for a Harris family reunion. Attendees from Ada included Mr and Mrs Tom Nothall and others. relatives came from Sonora California El Paso Texas Lawton and Chickasha.

Harris Shannon Park Chickasha Tom Nothall Ted Anderson Barry Mario Harry Anderson Ada Robert Cameron Sonora Calif Bill Bradley New Mexico John Harris el Paso Tex Randolf Hix Lawton Oliver Harris H. L. Buckhanan Linken Jarnagin Troy Harris Bertha Harris Jimmy Harris Charles Holder

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Mike Lamb in Wichita

Mrs. Mike Lamb formerly Toni Hougas received compliments at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Judy Isom at 900 West 23rd. Co-hostesses were Miss Betty Curtis and Miss Gloria Todd. Guests included numerous friends and relatives led by the mother of the bridegroom, Billie Herring, and the hostesses.

Mike Lamb Toni Hougas Judy Isom West 23Rd Betty Curtis Gloria Todd Gaylene Bethune Kathy Lawrance Janea Stephens Audrey Pennington Anita Pennington Trudy Tennis Phyllis Braden Betsy Wray Danny

Classified Ads: Buy Sell Trade Rent in News Section

Local classified ads offer opportunities to buy, sell, trade and rent items through the News Classified Ads service. Contact FE 2 4433 for details and placement.

Grand Matron Visits District No. 37 Chapters

The Worthy Grand Matron Gladys Potter of Oklahoma City visited District 37 Eastern Star chapters in Allen Konawa Stonewall Stratford and Ada. A 50 year membership pin was presented to Marjorie Braly of Ada. Attending guests included E N Sanders Bert Harris and several district deputies and officers.A covered dish dinner followed the meeting and highlighted the event.

Gladys Potter Oklahoma City Order of Eastern Star Allen Konawa Stonewall Stratford Ada Marjorie Braly Seminole Pauls Valley Sulphur Ardmore Kaw City Ruth Beeson Norman Jean Jacobus Bert Harris Marie Don Meyer Oleta Swails Fern Luddington Woodward

Frisco Club Holds June Session On Sewing Machine Care

Frisco Home Demonstration Club members learned to adjust and care for sewing machines at the June meeting. Mrs. Wendell Price led the devotional from Proverbs. Mrs. Boda Hisan was named vice president. business included planning topics for next year. Cake and punch were served. June 17 party details noted.

Frisco Wendell Price Boda Hisan Alfred Baylis Joe Daniel Ramon Guy Bill Crow Bob Langley Buck Daniel Daniel Kansas Langley Stonewall Resthaven

Marinate Leg of Lamb Before Roasting

For best results bone the leg of lamb, roll it, and tie. Then marinate to infuse flavor before roasting.

Hart Home Demonstration Club Advances Sewing Skills

The Hart Home Demonstration Club met at Lightning Ridge Church for its June session with Mrs. Simon Young presiding. Mrs. Alvie Griffith led a devotional from Proverbs 31 and demonstrated tuning, oiling, and stitching on a sewing machine while stressing proper needle insertion.

Hart Home Lightning Ridge Simon Young Alvie Griffith Margie Bob Wall Wintersmith Park Club Treasury Aleene Knight Margie Soutee Arno Griffith Griffith

Murray Lake Park Reunion Brings Holliday Family Together

The Holliday family gathered at Lake Murray Park for a Sunday reunion with a noon picnic, afternoon visiting and photo sessions, and a swim for the children. Ada attendees included Susie Holliday Beulah and others, with numerous relatives from Texas and Oklahoma listed. The group plans to hold the reunion next year at the J. J. Chriss Ranch in Tupelo.

Holliday Lake Murray Park Ada Susie Holliday Beulah Charlie Enloe Steve Gray Penny Kenneth Steven R. W. Chriss Tupelo Bill Layman Karen Richardson Tex Giles Bennett Dallas Homer Holliday Tommy Junior Gainesville Jess Drury Jim Drury Gregg Kurt Woodward Charles Drury Kem Chucky Spence Russell Ardmore M. R. Cox Janie Brenda Billy James J. J. Chriss Ranch

Folding and Stretching After Punching Down Dough

When dough is punched down during yeast bread baking, use folding and stretching to avoid tearing. This preserves the gluten network and keeps strands united for better structure.

Smoked Fish Cream Sauce With Green Pepper and Mushrooms

A curious home cook explores adding smoked fish to a cream sauce enriched with green pepper pimiento and mushrooms. The suggestion promises a lively twist on a traditional sauce.

New Members Welcomed by Lula Home Demonstration Club

The Lula Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at 1 p m at the home of Mrs. Walter Brooks with Brooks presiding. Members suggested the 1965 66 program while Mrs Hokett led singing and Miss Mote demonstrated sewing machine attachments. New members Mrs J D Reed and Mrs Miles Lacey joined, and the gathering included prayers and a devotional.

Lula Walter Brooks Brooks W. B. Hokett Miss Mi Tha Mote Geneva Drennan Willie Williams Edna Cross Leona Stonecipher Odra Sweat Miss Mote J. D. Reed Miles Lacey

Francis Society Buys Chairs For Fellowship Hall

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church of Stonewall met to report five new tables bought for the Fellowship Hall. The group discussed the Genesis conclusion and planned an ice cream social for July. Members present included Mrs. M. L. Jamison, Mrs. Sybil Stokes, and new member Mrs. Charles Watson wife of the new minister.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church of Stonewall Vernon Younts Sybil Stokes Church Fellowship Hall A. L. Harle B. J. Jennings Pat Campbell

Miss Betty Green to Wed Joe L Milligan in Oklahoma City

Miss Betty Green of Oklahoma City will marry Joe L Milligan also of Oklahoma City. The wedding is set for 4 p.m. August 7 at St Josephs Old Cathedral. The bride is a St Anthony's School of Nursing graduate and the groom a Southwestern State College alumnus.

Catherine Green Konawa Betty Green Oklahoma City Joe L. Milligan M. D. Milligan White Deer Tex St. Joseph's Old Cathedral St. Anthony's School of Nursing Milligan Southwestern State Colege

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. M Mack” Welch Dairy Princess Ada and Hamilton Bulova Elgin Gem Jewelers Oklahoma W. Main Frisco Club Murray Lake Park Lula Club Francis Society Fellowship Hall Mr. Milligan Criswell Funeral Home Don Cook Servic Bank Oklahoma State Bank Federal Deposit
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