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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1964

Page

5

Miss Terry Myers and Edward McNeal to Wed at EC Chapel

The couple announce their engagement and plan to marry June 27 in the Kathryn Boswell Memorial Chapel on the East Central State College campus. Miss Myers, a 1963 Vanessa High School graduate, is a home economics major and active in 4 H and Future Homemakers. Mr. McNeal, a 1962 Vanessa High School graduate, is a sophomore at East Central and employed at Whittle Furniture. Both attend Galey Baptist Church.

Tom Myers Ada Route 2 Terry Virginia Edward Vance McNeal E. L. McNeal Byers Kathryn Boswell East Central State College Miss Myers Vaness High School Future Homemakers of America 4-H Galey Baptist Church McNeal Whittle Furniture Company

McLish Club Hosts Big Guest Day May 4

The McLish Home Demonstration Club held a Guest Day in the McLish School auditorium with Union Valley H D Club Ada's Newcomers Club and mothers of students invited. Martha Mote led the meeting devotional and a style show by homemaking class and 4 H girls featured host club members in homemade dresses and aprons. Barbara Thompson and Lillie Barrick won blue ribbons for a black wool suit and matching pieces. Lillie Barrick designed a pink cotton knit dress. 4 H girls also won blue ribbons in countywide sewing. Opal Brents registered guests and Miss Jean Stonecipher provided music as refreshments and decorations added a pink and silver theme.

McLish Union Valley H.D Ada Newcomers Club Martha Mote J. A. Skeith Barbara Thompson Lillie Barrick Opal Brents Jean Stonecipher

Plan Kitchen For Extra Ease

Kitchen planning has become a fine art with guidance on appliance and cabinet placement lighting and space use. Experts from stores power companies and lumber yards offer tips for work flow from fridge to sink to range and efficient layouts like L and U shapes.

General Features Corp

News Want Ads Dial FE 2 4433

Classified notice urges readers to place want ads for quick results by calling the listed phone number FE 2 4433.

Sweeneys Move to New Home in Union Hill

Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney and family were honored at a Thursday housewarming after moving into a new Union Hill home. Hostesses were Mrs. Ina Haines and Mrs. Laura Haines serving cake cookies chips and punch to a large list of friends and relatives.

John Sweeney Norma Keith Union Hill Ina Haines Laura Haines Mack Welch Saundra Mike Mark Bob Gray Ricky Russell Earl Rose

Village Club Demonstrates Correct Zipper Insertion

The Village Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Glenn S. Smith's home to discuss sewing finishes and the proper way to insert zippers. Miss Martha Mote led the lesson with steps, noting advances in zipper construction and showcasing stitching techniques.

Glenn Smith N. C. Smith Hester Nursing Home Martha Mote Pontoto County Coats and Clark Miss Mote Norman Folger Vinson Bogard Joe Hart Pauline Rowlett Calvin Rogers John Barrett Hugh Cooper Thelma Whitwell W. R. Huffer

Jack Cannons Welcome Daughter Laura Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs Jack Cannon of Dallas announce the birth of their first child Laura Elizabeth born May 4 in a Dallas hospital. Mrs Cannon is Gena Braden daughter of Doc and Mrs Braden of Sulphur. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Laura Cannon of Henderson Texas. Mr Cannon is vocal director in the Dallas Public System and directs a Dallas choir.

Jack Cannon Dallas Texas Laura Elizabeth

Oswalds Headed to Turkey for Three-Year Assignment

Mr and Mrs Ted Oswald depart New York for Turkey where he will serve a three year post. Mrs Oswald is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Size More of Stratford and spent two decades in Ethiopia with their two children born there. The family lived in Warrenton Virginia while he completed six months training at Fort Gordon Georgia before departure.

Ted Oswald Turkey Threr New York City Oswald James Sizemore Stratford Ethiopia United States Warrenton Germany Fort Gordon Thtef

Public Invited to See Student Art Exhibit at Hayes

Hayes patrons and the general public are invited to the Student Art Display in Hayes All-Purpose Room now through May 12. Mrs. Carmen Turley is art instructor and sponsor. Entries from second through sixth grades are on display featuring water colors crayon and other media.

Hayes Carmen Turley

Rice with nutmeg and orange zest curry pairing

A simple idea for steamed rice served with curry adds a pinch of nutmeg and a touch of grated orange rind to boost aroma and flavor. The warm spice notes complement rich curry, creating a bright, fragrant side.

Francis Club Welcomes Two New Members

The Francis Home Demonstration Club met in May at Mrs. S. A. Head's home with seven members present. New members Mrs. Lola Sutton and Mrs. Nick Wolfe joined. Mrs. Head led a Hebrews devotion, and some members toured Dallas for an educational trip while others stayed for an arm chair tour. Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Hooser demonstrated buttonhole maker use and covered buttons with plaited belts. Attendance prize went to Mrs. Noley Holman. Members present: Mrs. Roy Wilcoxson, Mrs. Glen Byers, Mrs. Noley Holman, Mrs. Lola Sutton, Mrs. Bob Hooser, Mrs. Nick Wolfe, and Mrs. S. A. Head.

Francis Home Demonstration Club S. A. Head Lola Sutton Nick Wolfe Hebrews Head Dallas Texas City Bob Hooser Hooser Noley Holman Roy Wilcoxson Glen Byers Bob Hoose

Mrs Dodson Hosts Dinner Bridge in Atoka

Mrs Nannie Lou Dodson entertained Tuesday evening at a dinner bridge in the Cross Cafe banquet room beginning at 7 o clock. Prizes of potted azaleas hydrangeas and cala dium plants went to top finishers.

Nannie Lou Dodson Atoka the Cross Cafe Monroe Allen Sidney Camp Robert Plumlee John Stenhouse Ruby Slater Roberta Jacobus Leo Williams

Four Part Program At Allen Church Union

The Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Allen met for the Royal Service program at the church. Mrs. Tennie Kemp led devotion and prayer in Mrs. Grady Miller’s absence. The lesson on Encouraging Trends in Baptist Mission covered Argentina Chile Uruguay Paraguay with prayers and brief lectures.

Allen Church Union Woman’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Allen Grady Miller Tennie Kemp F. M. Tucker Argentine Clara Saffarrans A. B. Kidwell Chile H. D. Harbeson Harbeson Paraguay

Sunday visitors of Ada couple include Herndons Wes ts and Burch

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tilley were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Herndon, John and Mark Herndon, all of Ada, along with Oklahoma City visitors Mr. and Mrs. D. B. West and Mrs. Floy Burch.

J. M. Tilley Jim Herndon John and Mark Oklahoma City D. B. West Floy Burch Ada

Former Area Couple to Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary

Rev. and Mrs. L. H. Ritter of 410 North Virginia Avenue Azusa California will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on May 10. Ritter pastored Nazarene Churches in Stonewall and Frisco. the church was organized in Frisco in 1921, he became pastor in 1922, and later the church moved to Stonewall. He conducted many revivals in Stonewall and Frisco areas.

L. H. Ritter North Virginia Avenue Azusa California Rev. Ritter Nazarene Stonewall Frisco

Crutches Not Handicap Named Garvin County Alternate Teacher

Former Hughes School teacher Bessie Dame Penn chosen as Garvin County Alternate Teacher of the Year. Penn polio survivor uses crutches, has 30 years in teaching, and has spent 20 years at Hughes. She is active in Oklahoma Education Association and Hughes PTA, plus church and community work.

Bessie Dame Penn Hughes School Garvin County Penn Bessie Dame Center and Vaness East Central State College Pontotoc County Center Laxton Owl Creek Hughes Oklahoma Education Association Hughes Parent - Teacher Association Hughes Baptist Church

Two Davis Matrons Are Honored At Joint Layette Gift Shower

Mrs. Joe Abney and Mrs. Allen Richardson were feted at a pink and blue layette shower in Davis hosted by Mrs. Bill Springer. Guests included 20 attendees and many neighbors, with refreshments of pink and blue butter tarts and other treats. The Abneys welcomed their first child Lisa Jo born April 22 at Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Sulphur weighing eight pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler Ada. Allen Richardson expects his first child the last of May.

Joe Abney Allen Richardson Bill Springer Davis Polly Roberts Bob Brown Jerry Howard Bonnie Pinkston Hobart Baxter T. J. Allen Bob Jennings Howard Hanni Beth McCord Neta Greer Betty Birch Frank Gray Thelma King Ruby Fine Mary West Jimmie McGuire Sue Tosh Marguerite Ramsey Keith Howell Jack Garrison Tommy LaMascus George Richardson Bostic James Lassiter Buster Tomlinson Lucille Ruby Kelly Nancy Bailey Joe Tidwell Kay Brown Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Sulphur Lisa Jo Abneys John Fowler Ada Theer

Mrs. McClung Travels With Mrs. Hyden to Oklahoma City

Mrs. Gertrude Hyden of Oklahoma City, former Stratford resident, visited Mrs. Laura McClung and Mr. and Mrs. Orb Smith in Stratford recently. Mrs. McClung, living alone despite blindness, accompanied Mrs. Hyden on the trip to Oklahoma City.

Gertrude Hyden Oklahoma City Stratford Laura McClung Orb Smith McClung Hyden

Watering Sugar: Caution for Hot Caramel Preparation

A safety note advises adding water gradually to hot caramel sugar to prevent dangerous sputtering and splatter. Handle with care, use steady small pours, and maintain a calm pace to avoid burns or spills.

Sunbeams Honor Group With Wintersmith Park Wiener Roast

Paul Box Sunbeam Band of the Fittstown Baptist Church hosted a Friday night wiener roast at Wintersmith Park. Kids played on playground equipment and watched monkeys while Rev. Lin Jones gave thanks before a picnic supper. Attendees included Cindy Uhlich and others with Rev. and Mrs. Lin Jones.

Paul Box Jay Hunter Dale Howry

Weekend Visitors from Oklahoma City

Weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Miller of Oklahoma City visiting with her mother Mrs. Walter Gray during the weekend.

O. A. Miller Oklahoma City Walter Gray

Classified Ad Notice Buy Sell Trade Rent

Local classified ad offers opportunities to buy, sell, or trade goods and services. Contact News Classified Ads at FE 2-4433 for details.

Bride-To-Be Miss Bobbie Jones Honored At Shower

A wedding gift shower complimented Miss Bobbie Jones bride to be at the Educational Building of First Baptist Church in Stratford. Hostesses were Mrs. Helen Winn Mrs. Bessie Jenkins Mrs. Velma Horsley Mrs. Ruby Burkhart Mrs. Gladys Blackburn and Mrs. Deltha Lobaugh. Miss Jones and Patrick O'Brien Woodward were listed as the couple.

Bobbie Jones Patrick Woodward First Baptist Church of Stratford Helen Winn Bessie Jenkins Velma Horsley Ruby Burkhart Gladys Blackburn Deltha Lobaugh Miss Jones Patrick O’brien Woodward Arthur J. Brundidge Robert F. Jones Sunnyvale Calif Floyd Bob Woodward Muskogee Richmond Brown Horsley Blackburn Burkhart Jane Winn Lobaugh Willa White Sybel Reed John Williams Williams

Summer Beauty Tips From a French Expert

Glamorous French beauty expert Mile. Sylvaine Leduc urges women to shed winter figures for summer with short rapid steps for a youthful walk and posture changes. The feature includes tips on chin position shoulders abdomen and a mock wedding scene with attendees and gifts.

Leduc

Pioneer Clergyman Hurt In Fall Improves at Home

J. W. Abney 94 retired Baptist minister is reported somewhat improved at his Stratford home after a April 9 fall that caused a fractured collarbone. He declined hospitalization as relatives visit daily including daughter and son in law James Sizemore, and many Abney family members from Oklahoma City and Lindsay.

J. W. Abney Stratford James Sizemore Jesse Abney Ernest Abney John D Oklahoma City John Spurlock Lindsay Vernon Abney Robert Buff Tom Abney Tom Garvin County Pauls Valley Teddy Oswald Bud Kerr Shawnee

Courtesy Honors Mrs Courtney at Allen pink and blue shower

Mrs Ralph Courtney of Allen was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted in the home of Mrs Virgil Ramsey. Hostesses assisted by Allen Church of Christ members served cake coffee and punch. guest list includes numerous local women and men from the Allen community.

Ralph Courtney Allen Virgil Ramsey Ramsey The Allen Church of Christ Mesdames Conan Doyle D. A. Burris J. O. Vinson Bernice Kytle Vadam Sha Iona Gilmore Josie Chiles Debbie Terry Loftis

Yemen Described as a Nebraska-size Nation of Five Million

The article states Yemen as a nation of five million inhabitants, described with a Nebraska-like comparison to convey its size. It highlights population scale and regional context in concise terms.

Yemen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Terry Virginia Myers Miss Terry Virginia Myers By Lynn Elson Gring Charlie Enloe F. L. Cunningham F. O. Jones Evan Boyd George Smith Georgia Sue William Lee Horace Golden Teresa Gary Randy Carol Don Newby Kathy Elbert Simpkins J. W. Haines Harold Haines Albert Simpkins Otis Webb Sarah Sweeney Village Home Demonstration Club Glenn S. Smith West Twenty-fourth Jack Cannons Oswalds Francis Club Mrs. Dodson Dinner Bridge Bill Thompson McLish Home Mrs. McClung Wintersmith Park Mrs. Courtney Vickers Wolf Service Vickers Turnpike Ada, Oklahoma
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