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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1963

Page

3

Ruth Gibson and Sherrill Thompson Wed in Stonewall Ceremony

Miss Ruth Elaine Gibson and Sherrill Boyce Thompson married at 8 p m Friday March 15 in the Gibson home Stonewall Oklahoma Rev Udell Wolff officiated before a white satin altar with gladiola bouquets The couple both students at East Central State College reside at 8092 East Seventeenth Ada and received a large gift shower with many Ada and Stonewall residents attending.

Ruth Elaine Gibson Sherrill Boyce Thompson Stonewall F. L. Gibson Thompson Delbert Thompson Ada Udell Wolff Ireland Jim Stone East Seventeenth East Central State College

Supper Raises Union Hill Red Cross Quota

Mrs Oma Enloe and Mrs Lela Rose organized a Red Cross benefit supper at Union Hill School on Thursday night. Local talent performed with a duet of How Great Thou Art by Brenda and Terrie Ebrite, assisted by their father Arthur Ebrite. a quartet included Mrs Lela Rose Don Newby and Mr and Mrs Horace Golden.

Oma Enloe Lela Rose Red Cross Fund Union Hill Brenda Terrie Ebrite Arthur Ebrite

Univalves Outnumber Bivalves Among Shell Groups

The article notes that among shell groups the univalves with a single shell are far more numerous than the bi valves which have two shells.

Miss Betty Hooten Accepts Church Position In Del City

Miss Betty Hooten, longtime Trinity Baptist Church secretary and clerk, will join First Southern Baptist Church in Del City as pastor's secretary and take on church wide duties. She moves Tuesday, succeeds Rev Crawford after his call to Del City, and has served in Ada since childhood.

Betty Hooten Trinity Baptist Church First Southern Baptist Church del City Ralph Crawford Crawford Trinity Church Miss Hooten Jerry Kerrigan East Fifth Valley View Hospital Ada Horace Mann Laboratory School East Central East Central State College Trinity Robert R. Chambers Vincent B. Appleton Kingfisher First Baptist Church Ralph A. Crawford Young People’s Training Union Woman's Missionary Society Banner Baptist Association L. E. Perrin

Hart HD Club Approves Two Work Projects

The Hart Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Shelby Stanfield’s home for March with Mrs. Richard Soutee in charge and Mrs. Simon Young as program leader. Members discussed a church yard project with county equipment, set work date March 30, and appointed Mrs. Stanfield and Mrs. Erey Ownbey to contact Mr. Stewart.

Hart Home Demonstration Club Shelby Stanfield Richard Soutee Simon Young Arno Griffith Marvin Hunt Rofs Young Kimmel Alvie Griffith Bud Jones Louie Stewart Lightning Ridge Stanfield Erey Ownbey Stewart Church Yard Alvie L. Griffith Ercy Ownbey Elaine and Clay Miles Kimmel Sherry Woolley Carolyn Bill Larry Karen Lisa Bob Hatcher May Johnson J. W. Fox

Secret Pals Revealed At TEL Monthly Social

The T E L Class of First Baptist Church of Roff met Monday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Homer Hendrix home for a social and business session. Special songs I Fly Away and Victory In Jesus were sung and prayer, devotional, and games followed before voting to meet again at 7 p.m. on the second Monday in April.

T.E.L First Baptist Church of Roff Homer Hendrix Jesus Nora Etchieson Bob Simpson Lorene Scott

Forward Steps At Ahloso GA Baptist Church

The Partye Box Junior and Intermediate Girls Auxiliaries met at Ahloso Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Intermediates prayed for home missions while Juniors completed a Forward Steps Maiden Step with Judy Erwin and Iline Watkins. Imogene Shields received a birthday party hosted by Nancy Fulsom. Susie Bowlegs joined as a new member.

Ahloso Baptist Church Judy Erwin Iline Watkins Imogene Shields Nancy Fulsom Susie Bowlegs Becky Green Brenda Bearden Dora Shields Teresa Lane Oma Fulsom Judy Futischa Sharon Bowers Mignon Mann Sharon Bearden Christine Watkins Jean B. Martin Theta Massey

Teacher Entertains Church School Class at Stonewall

The Faith Class of First Baptist Church of Stonewall met in Mrs. Leon McMinn's home at 2 p m on March 11. Attendees included Edith McNutt June Scott Myrna Fielder Lacreca Loyer Alta King Virginia Thomas Reba Daniel Mary Neeley Dorothy Johnson Charlene Pickens and guest Mrs Estes Myrna Fielder led singing Virginia Thomas gave the devotional and the benediction was offered. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2 at 2 p m in the home of Virginia Thomas.

First Baptist Church of Stonewall Leon McMinn Edith McNutt June Scott Myrna Fielder Lacreca Loyer Alta King Virginia Thomas Reba Daniel Mary Neeley Dorothy Johnson Charlene Pickens Estes McMinn

Agricultural aviation ranks third in U S civil flight

Agricultural aviation is described as the third largest branch of civil flying in the United States, highlighting its scale and importance within the national aviation landscape.

Agricultural Aviation America

Buy Sell Trade Rent Ads Dial FE 2 4433

Classified notice urges readers to contact FE 2 4433 for buying selling trading and renting opportunities in the newspaper classifieds.

Dial

Anniversary Supper Honors Two Couples in Frisco

Two couples, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Herion and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor in Frisco, were honored Friday night with an anniversary supper at the Community Building. Miss Dora Daniel provided the cake. Supper was potluck. Attendees included the Herions, Minors, Al Minors, Alfred Baylis, Boda Hisan and Shirley Ann, John Neely and children, and Simon Patton.

Homer Herion Vance Minor Frisco Dora Daniel Alvin Minor Alfred Baylis Boda Hisan Shirley Ann John Neely Simon Patton

Latta FHA Honors Faculty With Liberty Banquet

Latta High School Future Homemakers of America hosted the faculty at a Tuesday banquet themed The Liberty Banquet in the home economics room. Laquita Coffey spoke on the FHA, the glee club performed, Supt. John F. Potter and Helen Cochran gave tributes, and teachers received awards after a skit program.

Latta Future Homemakers of America Harold Clark Laquita Coffey FHA Latta School Girls Glee Club Hazel Bunch Peggy Heimer Jan Floyd Phyllis Brantley Janelle Thompson John F. Potter Helen Cochran

Mrs. Alvin Minor Speaks On Planting At Frisco Club

Frisco Home Demonstration Club members heard Mrs. Alvin Minor discuss planning and planting wisely, with tips on selecting plants and cultivation. Mrs. Simon Patton led the devotional. refreshments featured St Patrick’s themes. The group met March 14 at 1 30 p m in the Frisco Community building with members including Mrs. Joe Daniel and Mrs. Vance Minor.

Alvin Minor Frisco Simon Patton Wendell Price St. Patrick’s Joe Daniel Mickey Lew Alfred Baylis Homer Herion Dora Daniel John Neely Boda Hisaw Vance Minor

Bottoms Honor Housewarming At Union Hill Home

A housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bottoms at their Union Hill residence was hosted by Mrs. Emmett Bottoms, Mrs. Shirley Stiles and Mrs. Pat Bottoms. Guests arrived for tours, cake and coffee, with many neighbors and friends attending or sending gifts.

Roy Bottoms Union Hill Emmett Bottoms Shirley Stiles Pat Bottoms Jo Dean Hall Sammy Thomas Kendall Moran Charlie Enloe Aubrey Brown Mable Eller Mack Welch C. H. Braden Harlen Fraley Roy Slocum Olen Bottoms Joe Hilburn Don Stiles Virgil Barnes Roy Bivins Ossie Lee Pollock Betty McGuffy Shirley Johnson Gerald O. D. Hall Harold Turner Glen Walk

Friends Celebrate C A Thomason's 77th Birthday

C A Thomason marked his 77th birthday on March 12 with a 6 o clock dinner at the Jesse home. Mrs. Thomason led the event with help from Mrs Fat Truitt and Mrs Bob Cox as friends from Jesse and nearby Ada, Pontotoc, and Latta Road attended and presented gifts.

C. A. Thomason Othell Kiser Pontotoc Bill James Latta Road Ada R. A. Jennings Jesse Forrest Simpson Bob Cox Fat Truitt C. A Vera Thomason

Local families visit relatives over weekend

VANOSS Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Solomon of Oklahoma City spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cornell. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thomas of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. Miller. Mayberry Tilley of Stratford visited Saturday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and children.

Leonard Solomon Oklahoma City Glenn Cornell Mike Thomas Herman E. Miller Mayberry Tilley Stratford Mrs. Vernon Gasaway Glenn Smith Vernon Gasaway Smith Mrs. Gasaway Clarence Davis Earl Nettie Childers Lonnie Miller Freda and Alfred

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Ada Area

Ada residents report relatives visiting from Oklahoma City Seminole and Byng with multiple gatherings. The Vaness High School junior class plans a play with 22 parts as basketball teams From Byng and Stratford suffer state final losses. Sam Alston returns home from Valley View Hospital and is listed in good condition.```

Vaness High School Sam Alston Valley View Hospital Cecil Abston Oklahoma City Cecil Sam Abstons

US loses about a million acres of farmland to urbanization each year

Over the past ten years the United States has shed around one million acres of agricultural land annually as urbanization expands. The trend highlights ongoing pressure on farmland from development and population growth.

United States Western Union

The Girl That I Marry Play Supports Banquet

Production funds will aid the junior senior banquet. Sponsors include Mrs. Bessie Hatchett Cleamon Stone and Thurman Holland. The title is The Girl That I Marry. Mr and Mrs Ed Hall and children visited the Fergersons in Stratford Friday. The Kelleys of Ada spent Sunday with the Millers and children.

Bessie Hatchett Cleamon Stone Thurman Holland Ed Hall Floyd Fergerson and Sons Stratford

Ada Social Roundup Notes Weekend Visitations

Vina Turner spent the weekend with family. Mrs Bill McNair visited Sunday. Mrs Aut McCullar renewed her subscription to The Ada Weekly News. Sammy Gasaway visited Larry Hisan Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale and Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W E Miller in Ada. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Bill Miller of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller with Cecil and Nickey Blankenship in Ahloso.

Jo Gasaway Myar Nell Garrett Rebee Myra Etta Garrett Lee Parker Ada Vina Turner Bill McNair Aut McCullar The Ada Weekly News Sammy Gasaway Larry Hisan Clifford Miller Dale Leo McNinch Gayle W. E. Miller Bill Miller Tulsa Lloyd Miller Cecil Nickey Blankenship Ahloso Dale Miller Jimmy Clay

Vernon Gasaway and Leo Mc Ninch Visit Purcell on Business

Vernon Gasaway and Leo Mc Ninch were in Purcell on Monday for business matters.

Vernon Gasaway Leo McNinch Purcell

Community VisitorsShare Ada Social News

Visits and gatherings are noted around Ada including Tommie Combes and Mandy McGarr with Mr and Mrs Robert Hisan, Ethel Price and the Price family, Airman Larry Price stationed at Barksdale AFB, plus numerous friends and relatives stopping by in Ada and Oklahoma City. Debra and Debra Ann Clifford are mentioned with Mrs Thompson and family.

Robert Hisan Tommie Combes Mandy McGarr Ada Ethel Price Tipton Terry Houser Latta Larry Price Barksdall Afb Louisiana Taylor

Russell Oklahoma City Guests Visit Clay Family

Russell and Oklahoma City residents Mrs. Ve na Clay and Herbert Clay of Stratford were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clay and enjoyed fellowship with the Stratford household.

Russell Oklahoma City Vena Clay Herbert Clay Stratford Marvin Clay

Williams Couple Visited Latta Parents Then Attended Ada Sermon

Rev and Mrs Burtis Williams visited last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Williams and her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Brady Latta Burtis preached Wednesday evening at the Missionary Baptist Church in Ada The couple then returned to their home in Jacksonville Texas

Lois Clifford Burtis Williams Charley Williams Charles Brady Latta Burtis Missionary Baptist Church Ada Jacksonville Tex

Visitation at the Leaders Home Hosts Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Joe Diffie and their children Joey Meg and Monica visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Charles Leader. Dickie Clifford spent Friday night with the Leaders.

Joe Diffie Joey Meg Monica Ada Charles Leader Dickie Clifford

Local Visitors Include Polk Cross Hill and Tupelo

Mrs Polk Cross, Mrs Carl Hill and Donald Tupelo visited last Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston, Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston, Mr and Mrs D R Clifford, Mrs Clovis Thompson and Mrs Charles Leader.

Ben Johnston Lester Davis Skip D. R. Clifford Donald Brooks Linda Diane Dwayne Ada Cliffords Brooks Mrs. Thompson Debra Ann Clovis Thompson Sewart Air Force Base Tenn Polk Cross Carl Hill Donald Tupelo Paul Johnston Charles Leader

Family trip plans before Air Force assignment

A group traveled by train to Nashville to join Mr. Thompson and will return to Mangum after two to three weeks to visit their parents before heading to Travis Air Force Base in California.

Ma City Nashville Tenn Thompson D. R. Clifford Bun Thompson Mangum Travis Air Force Base Calif

Visitors from Tolison Arkansas to Walter Brooks family

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Walker of Tolison Arizona visit sister Georgie Woolley and brother Walter Brooks with Mr and Mrs David Brooks accompanying.

Jimmy Walker Tolison, Ariz Walter Brooks David Brooks Georgie Woolley

Mrs Roy Johnston Family Sinks Sick With Flu

Mrs Roy Johnston and her children Betsy and Larry were ill with flu last week. The note continues on Page Four.

Roy Johnston Betsy Larry

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Nancy Wolff Sybil Stokes M. L. Jamison Essie Craddock Sue Lee Bob Curtis Everett Shaw Norma Underhill A. L. Harle F. A. Wallis G. C. Thompson Bobby Dick Truitt H. L. Davis Anna Sliger Keeble Bennett C. B. Case Mick Scott Jack Thompson Jack Kifer Mary Murray Willie James Lloyd Lynch Martha Hill Lorene Horton Buck Scott Darla Perkins Maggie Lee J. C. Treas Joan Brannon C. L. Blankenship Bertie Evans Kingston Bud Brooks Ann Lorrie Rich James Nelms William Shellenberger Odell Daniels Sue Goss Able Scott Velma Burnett Dora Bullard Kay Rowe C. L. Gibson Kenneth Murphy Thelma Martin Dorothy Story Bill Elliott Atoka Opal Harper W. W. Woolley June Craddock Jean Shaw John McKay Kathryn Roberts Bessie Bolin Fannie Miller Beulah Briery Mae Crow Marcus Carter Edgar Trow Myrtle Morris Lee Elliott Fitzhugh Jerry Scott Judy Scott June Kifer Jennings Hale Wolff Stokes Union Hill Red Cross B. M Mack” Welch Hart HD Club TEL Monthly Ahloso GA Hamilton Bulova Elgigin Gem Jewelers Oklahoma Latta School Frisco Club Norman Bolin Vona Ray Bottoms G. T. Sires Wallie Underhill Dink Binion Elmer Cochran George Cochran Earl Rose Oma Martin Vanoss W. T. Galaway Lee Parrish Tresa C. A. Berger Karen Rivers George Rivers Ronnie Jack Shumard Wylie Webster Sam Byng Girls Howard Briggs Martin Soref V. T. Gasaway Marie Campbell Ronad Kelley Whihen Union Smith “Funeral Home Gene Smith Ada, Oklahoma Earl Watts Charles Hisaw Larry Hisaw Regan Hightower Lori J. G. Hightower Johnny Galey Jerry Lee Rickey Ralph Lula 7-Up Bottling Company W. Main Amy Cme Rhosbans Inter STATE Bank Oklahoma State State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation And Federal Reserve System
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