Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ada Weekly News in Ada, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1961

Page

5

Friends Help Jessie Price Celebrate 80th Birthday

Ada residents honor Mrs. Jessie Ann Price known as Granny with a surprise party at her home. Family organized the event with 100 plus attendees, blue and white decor, a three tier cake, and long-distance well wishes. Price, a longtime Ada shopper and property manager, arrived in 1901 and has deep roots in local stores and family life.

Jessie Price Jessie Ann Granny" Price South Rennie Mary Green Tom Hepson Fannie Nunnally Ada Resi Ada Burk East Central State College Price Adal T. Burk Greenville Borger Amarillo Tex Henryetta Macon Yikes Tommie Maines Tom Henson W. 8. Furlong Henry Rice Calvert Harold Harp Duard Thomas James Harvey Green Harry Bondies Cora -Case Porter Byron Norrell J. M. Carter Ruby Williams Bessie Cradduck Jeanie Green Kerry Green John DB Rinard Ravid House Bob Steiner Mary Alice Rogers Yale Prince Buddy Simmons and I Jack Nelson Harold Marp Galda Brown Sasakwa W. E. Pitt Lillie Parker Wanda Hollowell

Past Matrons Ch District 37 Entertains At Brunch

Past Matrons Ch District 37 hosts a brunch with grand officers from Ada Konawa Roff and Stonewall for Oklahoma Eastern Star school instruction. Guests include Ruth Harper Enid Ada Blanchard Katherine Ray Wilda Dilts and Ruth Koch in a white center table display with floral accents. About thirty members attended along with Carra Wilson Gra Wilson and other club officers at Ada's Aldridge Hotel Chinese Room.

Trans Clit Konawa Order of Francis Ada Rolf Stonewall Eastern Star Aldridge Hotel Ruth Harper Enid Grand Huth Ada Blanchard Worthy Oklahoma Katherine Ray Fairfax Electa Wilda Dilts Martha Pen CES

McGee Home Demonstration Club Clean Cemetery Grounds

The McGee Home Demonstration Club met to clean the cemetery, with members in jeans and hats carting trash, then lunch at the Community Center followed by a business session. Members pictured include Mrs. Jack Beds and Mrs. Jack Lambert among others. eight attended the Pauls Valley dress revue on April 14 where Mrs. Dark won second in street dress. The club sponsored a pancake breakfast April 22 for the cemetery fund, with support from Calvert and Gilt Edge Dairies. recent contributors listed include Mrs. L. Wood, J. Neeatherton, Brown, Reynolds, Dale Lindsey, and many more.

McGee Home Demonstration Club Jack Beds Jack Lambert Jack Lambert, Mrs. ©. 2. Dark L. M. Ashley Dan Candelas T. W. Lowe W. Baughman A. J. Russ Louis Hart Jim Pearce Lon Phillips S.H. Ansell T. N. Miser D. Kuykendall Jos Kuykendall Pauls Valley C. H. Dark John Miser H. Ansell Dark Cemetery Fund Calvert and Gilt Edge Dairies

Carter-Humble Annuitant Club Meets In The Harry Willis Home

The Carter-Humble Annuitant Club met Friday at the home of Mrs. Barlow in Wewoka with members including Mr. and Mrs. Willis and many others from Ada Harden City Konawa and surrounding areas. Two guests attended. a chill supper was served by Mrs. Willig and helpers. The next session is scheduled at C Buren’s home southeast of the city on May 46.

Carter - Humble Guy Crosson Ada Route 4 Ed Graham Burch Fitzpatrick Kanawa Willig

Union Valley Club Hosts McLish Club

The April meeting of the Union Valley Home Demonstration Club was held Thursday at the Community Building. Mrs. G. G. Lee presided. Guests from McLish Club were greeted. A stroke care talk by Nurse Inez Hisle followed a devotional. Cake and punch were served.

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Commuunity G. G. Lee McLish Club Lee B. €. Rogers Inez Hisle County Health Department Fred Keatley Earl Stephens Orvil Davis Irvin Elmore Jesse Denslow Glenn C. F. Gray B. M. Stephens Frank Crabsfree Abe Martin B.C. Rogers Doyle Hastings Walter Thompson James Johnson Steve GG. Lee Fred Keathley Walton Stanford Vicky John Brents Nora Harden Elwin Hassetine J. A. Skeith Don Barrick Floyd Hisaw

Large Delegation From Oil Center Attends Meeting

An annual meeting of the Aux iliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church East Oklahoma Conference was held at Pentecostal Heaven Church in Seminole Fin day. Woman of the Year was named with Tulsa first Muskogee second Oil Center third. Mrs Bee Robertson of Oil Center placed third and Mrs Alene Tucker was elected delegate to represent Oil Center. Attendees from Oil Center Church included Rev B V Pendino Jr and Adee Yok en SJ plus several listed members.

Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of the East Tulsa Muskogee Oil Center Bee Robertson Alene Tucker Oil Center Church B. V. Pendino Jr Adee Yok

McLish Juniors Tour Oklahoma City Capital Trip

McLish High School juniors and seniors spent a Friday and Saturday trip to Oklahoma City. Bus driver Guy Griffin and teachers Mrs. Bill Thompson and Bliss Pannell accompanied the group. They stayed at the Flatwingo Motel on Lincoln Boulevard and visited sites including the First National Bank Building Frontier City Spring Lake Amusement Park Will Rogers Field The Church of Tomorrow and the University of Oklahoma Art Museum Norman. Supt. J. D. Enis and family joined after school Friday. Enis' children Mike and Karen stayed with uncle Leo Dunlap and family.

McLish Oklahoma City Guy Griffin Bill Thompson Bliss Pannell Wingo Lincoln Boulevard Capitol First National Bank Frontier City Springlake Amusement Park Will Rogers Field Church of Tomorrow and Art Museum University of Oklahoma Norman J. D. Enis Enis Billy Scott Pannell Mike Karen Leo Dunlap

List of Women Named in Obituary Lead by Tamara Tucker

Tamara, Mrs. Alene Tucker, Tonya, Mrs. Darcle Booth, Mrs. Thelma Garrett, Mrs. Mary Lou Henson, Mrs. Mary Pinley, Mrs. Joy Tucker, Mrs. Agnes Ruth Ledge and two grandchildren, Mrs. Ilona Soward, Mrs. Margaret Covington and Mrs. Correne Willoughby are mentioned in a memorial notice.

Tamara Alene Tucker Tonya Darcle Booth Thelma Garrett Mary Lou Henson Mary Pinley Joy Tucker Agnes Ruthledge Ilona Soward Margaret Covington Correne Willoughby

Slow Oven Lamb Stew Method Notes

Bake lamb stew in a slow oven at 225 degrees instead of on the stove. Add small amounts of water or other liquid periodically to keep the stew wavered and moist throughout cooking.

Latta FHA Banquet Names 1962-63 Officers

Latta Chapter Future Homemakers of America held its Parents Banquet at the school with 110 attendees. Officers installed for the 1962-63 term were President Laquita Coffey Vice President Helen Cochran Secretary Annette Lee Treasurer Kay Tatum Historian Louise Sharp Parliamentarian Jan George Reporter Eloise Timmons and Lang Leader Glenda Beasley Evelyn Stephens will lead the next regular meeting. A Lake Texoma trip is planned for May 25 with skiing boating swimming and picnicking planned.

Latta Future Homemakers of America Laquita Coffey Helen Cochran Annette Lee Kay Tatum Louise Sharp Jan George Eloise Timmons Lang Glenda Beasley Evelyn Stephens Lake Texoma

Stratford WSCS Probes Meaning Of Pentecost

The Stratford Methodist Church WSCS met to discuss What Happened at Pentecost led by Mrs Wanda Shi with remarks on its meaning for disciples then and now. Other participants included Mrs Tom Strickland Mrs Leslie Smith and several members with refreshments served after.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Stratford Methodist Church Wanda Shi Tom Strickland Leslie Smith H. K. Andrews Mayme Field Maggie Burnett Lula Jackson Loyd Watson Mallie Farcis Herbert Sudik Bill Clear Tom Glass A. H. Neal Cora, Mercer Karl Andrews W. D. Jackson Jack Kennedy Frank Rannals Susie Bullock Eleanor Andrews Opal Watts

Midway Club Hosts Jesse HD Club Guests

The Midway Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. B. B. Ryan’s home for April with guest Jesse club members. President Mrs. R. L. Hale presided as devotional by Mrs. Rae Thompson used Psalm 103. A dress revue for May 2 and a club dinner at Gerald Newell’s home were planned. Health lesson by Paralee Isle included a film on care of shake patients.

Midway Home Demonstration Club B. B. Ryan Jesse Club R. L. Hale Rae Thompson Gerald Newell Paralee Isle Paralee Hisle Martha Mote Rae ‘Thompson Ralph LaCrone W. E. Winters Charles Hobertson William Shellenberger Billy Ray Phillips Duane Ryan Jack Woods Robert Pickens A. B. King Lee Miller Max Thomas Johnson

Good Neighbors Study Writings Of St Luke

The Good Neighbor Club of Union Hill met at the home of Mrs Emma Jones last week for a Bible study on the book of Luke. Mrs Enla Kirkes led with a prayer.

St. Luke Good Neighbor Club Union Hill Emma Jones Enla Kirkes

Ada Legion Post Hosts Film on Peter and Faith

The Howard-Maxey Post of the American Legion sponsors a showing of The Power of the Resurrection May 11 at 8 in Ada Legion Hall. Proceeds go to Ada community projects. attendees listed include Mrs. Bettie Cunningham, Mrs. Eula Kirkes, and several others. The Family Films release portrays Peter in prison, urging a young man to faith through his trials and the risen Christ’s power, with a message of courage and enduring faith.

Howard-Maxey Post American Legion Bettie Cun P Legion Hall Bingham Eula Kirkes Ue Ada Daisy Binion Rusty Cummings Healton Loraine Jones Joe Bab Ada Ina Haines Mike Hambrick Tion Etta Garrett Lena Cochran Wanda Welch Mark Peter Christ

Vicky Stanford Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Vicky Stanford turned five on Sunday April 16 and celebrated with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Welton Stanford at their Fittstown home. A large angel food cake with a doll centerpiece, seven minute icing, and pink confection ruffles topped the cake. Guests included Chatla Robertson Sheila Jordan Billy Joe Kiser Susie Kiser Robin Crownover Karen Enis and the honoree. Also present were Mrs Lowell Stanford Mrs Joe Kiser Mrs Polly Jordan and La Juana Kiser.

Vicky Stanford Welton Stanford Fittstown Bess Chatla Robertson Shelia Jordan Billy Joe Kiser Susie Kiser Robin Crownover Karen Enis Lowell Stanford Joe Kiser Polly Jordan

McLish High School Holds 1061 Graduation Sermon and Commencement

Special notice lists the valedictorian sermon for the 1061 senior class to be May 1 at 9 am in the high school auditorium. Commencement is set for May 13 at 2 pm with a reception featuring canned baked beans, ketchup, Worcester sauce and mustard.

Fittstown Bacs McLish High School

Vanoss FHA Club Party Highlighted By Local Winners

The Vanoss FHA Club hosted a Tuesday evening gathering in the homme economics building with a list of contest winners including Helen Cox Judy Stone cipher Carol Gray Phyllis Potter Kaye Roberts Donna Is sacs Terry Myers Sally Thomas Glenda Willoughby Frances Allan Nancy Grissom Wilma Sanders Carolyn Miller and more. Refreshments were served as attendees such as Narcy Gris som Judy Stonecipher Helen Cox Glor ca Willoughby Frances Allan Linda Davis Jo Gasaway Wilma Sanders Barbara Grove Patsy Stiles Betty Tucker Carolyn Miller Pat Jackson Gloria Megee Lawana McDaniel Staven Crogkhar Marian Martin Kayo Roberts Freda Miller Donna y Isaacs Cheryl Melton Sally Thomas Bonnie Murphy Pam Glasgow Phyllis Potter and advisor Mrs Phyllis Summers were present. Buy sell trade rent with News Classified Ads Dial FE 24932.

Vanoss F. M.A Homme Economics Helen Cox Judy Stonecipher Carol Gray Phyllis Potter Kaye Roberts Donna Issacs Terry Myers Sally Thomas Glenda Willoughby Frances Allan Nancy Grissom Wilma Sanders Carolyn Miller Narcy Grissom Glorca Willoughby Linda Davis Jo Gasaway Barbara Grove Patsy Stiles Betty Tucker Caroyn Miller Pat Jackson Gloria Megee Lawana McDaniel Staven Crogkhar Marian Martin Kayo Roberts Freda Miller Donnay Issacs Phnaughn McDaniel Cheryl Melton Bonnie Muriphy Pam Glasgow Advisor Phyllis Summers

Cheryl Melton Will Head Vanoss FHA In 1961-62

The Vanoss Chapter of Future Homemakers will install officers for 1961-62 in May at a school assembly. Bobby Jones of Stratford Chapter serves as installing officer. Officers include President Cheryl Melton, Vice President Donna Issacs, Secretary Carol Gray, Parliamentarian Lenora Corgan, Loyal Leader Freda Miller, Historian Carolyn Hinkle, Treasurer Ellene Ward, and Reporter Phyllis Potter.

Vanoss Bobby Jones Stratford Cheryl Melton Donna Issacs Carol Gray Lenora Coorgan Freda Miller Carolyn Hinkle Ellene Ward Phyllis Potter

Pickett Club Plans For May Dress Revue

The Pickett Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunchroom for the April session with Mrs. R B Tinsley as hostess and Mrs S Lane as president pro tempore. President Floyd Robbins was ill. Mrs Gary Wright led a devotional and plans for the May dress revue were made. Mrs Jess Norville and Mrs H C Wright spoke on an educational tour to Dallas. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs Gary Wright. Paralee Hisle showed a film on stroke patient care. Refreshments were served by the hostess. attendees included several named members and guest Paralee Hisle.

Pickett Home Demonstration Club R. B. Tinsley S. Lane Floyd Robbins Gary Wright Jess Norville H.C. Wright Dallas Paralee Hisle County Health Curse Jess Norville A. C. Wright Ruod Briggs 5. Lane

Mrs Abbott Hosts Pecan Grove Club Event

The Pecan Grove Name Demonstration Club met Thursday at Mrs J A Abbott Jr home. The program opened with singing followed by a devotional by Mrs Russell Aday. Three new members were welcomed and seven attended the county health department film on Strokes with Ablaso and Pleasant Hill Club members. Refreshments served for listed members and guests. Next meeting slated for May 4 at Mrs Joe Kent Abbott home.

Pecan Grove J. A. Abbott Jr Witl Group Russell Aday County Health Department Ablaso Pleasant Hill Club Linda Elmer Cooper Ermett Fulton Garlen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ruth “Alletag Louise Robertson Ruth Koch Mia Russell L. Male Dixie Gosnell Mildred Head Francis Louise Wilson Ruth Washington Bernice Boyd Marie Rodke Bailey Vera Wilcoxson Jean Nabors Helen Robnett Ruth Alletag Mary Helen Evans Susie McCormick Eifie Dee Hubshard Wessie Wilkinson Ruth Sugg Wilma Frey Violet Hailey Aurora Harris Ollie Huckleberry Mattie Jones Senoon Roff Carra Wilson Gra Wilson McGee HD Club A L. Todd Helen Patterson Bill Molt Caral J. Moody Gertrude Newcomb C. A. Ratenberry Clarence H. Boroe Herbert Jones M.£. Hammer Frank Reed P. Fisher Eva Clark Miltie Cathren Gladys Dark Ray A. Hopper Elizabeth Goodwin F. D. Sliger Jimmie Williams Dean Law Carter Harry Willis Union Valley Club Ummluly Sheppard Rae Garrett Pearl Gray Mary Cox Ruby Wood Ellie Lamgle Mae Majors Annie Branton Vannie i Northam Yvomme Franks Coleog Robertson Capital Latta Fha WSCS Pontotoc County Fecan Grove Ahlaso Pleasant Hill Foster Dolores Davis Midway Club Jesse HD Club Longines Wittnauer Bulova Hamilton Elgin Siku Gem Credit Jewelers C. D. Price Harry Bendies Jack Conn Mattie Furlong Jimmy Green W. L. Knickmeyer Ada Legion Post Vanoss Fha Dial Criswell Funeral Home Pickett Club Mrs. Abbott Pecan Grove Club Og&e Tom Gts Electric Ifs Company
Search Courier

Search the Ada Weekly News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ada Weekly News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication