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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

5

Floyd James Sampson Bride Establish Ada Residence

Floyd James Sampson and Lynn Alice Hodges wed on April 27 at the Kathryn Boswell Memorial Chapel on East Central State College campus. Rev. Joe Howry officiated at 8 p.m. the couple now resides at 717 East Sixth in Ada. The ceremony featured organist C. C. DeMoss and vocalist Nadine Alexander performing “Wonderful One” and “The Wedding Prayer.”

Floyd James Sampson East Sixth Lynn Alice Hodges Mr. Sampson Joe Howry Connerville Kathryn Boswell East Central State College Joe Hodges West Fourth Melae Sampson Floyd M. Sampson C. C. DeMoss Nadine Alexander Alexander Glenda Simpson Noman Wayne King Glenn Hunsucker Perry

Flowers From Own Garden Showed By Mrs Newland

Mrs. W L Newland demonstrated flower arranging for the Colbert Club May session. She used blooms from her garden to compose two coffee table bouquets and a church altar piece. Members present included 15 attendees and one new member, with refreshments served by Mrs. McCurry.

Mrs. Newland Colbert Club W. L. Newland Fannie Miller L. R. Wallace Aubrey Carter Bonnie Frye O'Dell Deaton Raymond Verble Joe Engel Babe Balthrop Higgenbaum

Goodneighbors Learn About Upholstering

The Goodneighbor Club of Union Hill met at Mrs. Eula Kirkes home for the May gathering. An Inspirational reading was given by Mrs. Bettie Cunningham and Bible study covered Luke chapters 10 and 11. Mrs. Ann Hambrick offered basic upholstery tips and joined the club as a new member. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests, with plans for the next meeting at Mrs. Lavona Jones home in May.

Goodneighbor Club Union Hill Eula Kirkes Bettie Cunningham Ann Hambrick Hambrick Roxie Golden Linda Lena Cochran Dorothy Preite Pamela Rusty Ina Haines Mike Etta Garrett Judy Daniel Penny Emma Jones Daisy Binion Battie Cunfl Barbara , Newbynd Kathy Dawn Lavona Jones Andaon Lee Bambrick Ea Kirkes

Swink Family Attends 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. Swinks parents Mr and Mrs T B Ford celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house in Gage. The couple married April 30 1911 in Gage and have lived in Gage and Woodward. Over 100 guests attended. present were Bill Van Meter Kenneth Ford family Harry K roft Richard Swink Harold Lee Richard Wayne Norma Jane Swink and others.

Richard Swink Richard Wayne Harold Lee Roff Gage Irving Tex Harry iKroft Bartlesville Norma Jane Swink Sunray

Early American cookbook fragment on herb keeping and storage

A fragment from an early American cookbook notes how to preserve herbs for broth and stuffing. It urges gathering buds or blossoms, drying in a small kitchen away from heat, then rubbing, sifting, and cupping the dried herb promptly in a bottle.

Wiss Wille Jo Tipton Becomes Bride of Grady Val Roberts

Miss Billie Jo Tipton wed Grady Neal Roberts Saturday April 29 at 8 p m in Kathryn P Boswell Memorial Chapel on East Central State College campus Rev Henry C Lam officiated The setting featured white gladioli and branched candelabra The bride wore bowknot lace over taffeta with illusion yoke and jeweled lace She carried a white mum cascade bouquet The bridegroom is son of Mrs Leon Prince They reside at 619 South Cherry Dallas Texas was the couple’s eventual destination for their first home A large reception followed at Winter smith Lodge and friends assisted with the event

Billie Jo Tipton Grady Neal Roberts Henry C. Lam Kathryn P. Boswell East Central State College Mr. Roberts Leon Prince South Johnston Kathy McGann Carol Peck Cale Benny Jequela Arter Randy Standridge Hodgie Will James Harvey Green Martin J. Loltar Charlotte Any McDaniel Wintersmith Lodge Jack Mactis Orb Lowery Lana Sue Mayfield Johnnie Shook Marian Couch Ruth

Wanda Sue Crass Engaged To Jimmy Lee Coleman

Mr and Mrs C V Crass Stroud announce the engagement of Wanda Sue Crass to Jimmy Lee Coleman son of Mr and Mrs L L Buck Coleman Prague. Wanda Sue is McLish High School graduate and will finish a secretarial course at East Central State College in May. Coleman is Prague High School graduate and completed a two year printing course at Oklahoma State Tech Okmulgee. He works for Brittoco Printing in Tulsa. A summer wedding is planned.

C. V. Crass Stroud Harden’ City Wanda Sue Jimmy Lee Coleman L. L. ‘Buck” Coleman Prague McLish High School East Central State College Prague High School Oklahoma State Tech Okmulgee Brittoco Printing Company Tulsa

Miss Lenora Kay Taylor And Gary Reed Plan June Wedding

Lenora Kay Taylor and Gary Reed have completed wedding plans for June 9 at Trinity Baptist Church. Rev. Ralph Crawford will officiate. Taylor is Ada High School graduate. Reed, also from Ada, will be a sophomore at East Central State College. Bridesmaids include Barbara Taylor, Judi Reed, Anita Rapawn. Candeliers Pauline Taylor and Larry Wayne Reed. best man Lewis Daniels. Ushers Ted Marsh and Larry Smith. Ringbearer Ronnie Pritt. flowers Kim Elaine Tallman. Reunion dessert suggestion included.

Lenora Kay Taylor Gary Edgar Reed Trinity Baptist Church Ralph Crawford S. Q. Taylor South’ Turner Merle Reed Taylor Ada High School Reed Stu Dant East Central ‘State College Mise Taylor Barbara ‘Taylor Roff Judi Reed Anita Rapawn Pauline Larry Wayne Reed Lewis Daniels Ted Marsh Larry Smith Ronnie: Pritt Kim Elaine Tallman

Byng Club Sets Two Day Bake Sale

Byng Home Demonstration Club plans a two day bake sale on May 12 and 13 to raise funds for the club treasury. Mrs Dud Burns hosted the Wednesday meeting with devotional from Psalm 103 and remarks on the Education Tour of Dallas. Betty Cannon county health nurse presented a film on stroke care, and several members plus guest Jane Witt attended.

Dud Burns Byng, Home Alpha Porter Lillian Henry Dud Burns Francis Miller Jane Witt Dallas Gilbert Christian Betty Cannon June Witt

How to clean a wide-lid kettle for mineral deposits

If your kettle has a wide-lid top, scour the inside regularly to prevent mineral buildup. Use a mild acidic cleaner or vinegar solution, rinse thoroughly, and repeat as needed to keep the interior free of scale and ensure efficient heating.

June Atoka Church Wedding Planned for Norma Darbison and Barnes

Norma Darbison and Grover Duane Barnes plan a June 2 wedding at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of Christ at A Street Atoka. The bride is the daughter of J. A. and Mrs Darbison of Atoka, Route 5, a sophomore at East Central State College. The groom is the son of Grover A. and Mrs Barnes of 526 East Sixth and a senior at East Central State College. He belongs to the Math Club OK Student Education Association and Oklahoma National Guard and works at the Adam Evening News.

Atoka Church Norma Darbison France Grover Duane Barnes Church of Christ, Pennsylvania Atoka Cecil Lanning Nk Enon Te Wil Caliale J. A. Darbison Route 5 Grover A. Barnes East Sixth Darbison East Central State Collge East Central State College Math Club Oklahoma Student Education Association Oklahoma National Guard Adam Evening News

Nine Countians to Attend Summer School at Oklahoma State Tech

Nine Pontotoc County students will join the summer term at Oklahoma State Tech Okmulgee continuing their technical education. The program runs April 24 to August 18 and features a staggered enrollment with added vacation between semesters. Students listed include Ada Gerald Christy Benny Farmer Hermit Kimbrough Donald Morris Leonard Murray Allen Richard Ashlock Francis Robert Stallworth Haden City Bruce Smith and Stonewall James Lepate in cabinet making auto mechanics refrigeration diesel mechanics dry cleaning electricity and television electronics.

Oklahoma Tech Ada Gerald Christy Benny Farmer Hermit Kimbrough Donald Morris Leonard Murray Allen Richard Ashlock Francis Robert Stall ‘Worth Hacden City Bruce Smith Stonewall James Lepate

Affianced Wrights Plan June Antlers Wedding

Me and Mrs Heeman Wright announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma Faye Wright to Gary Paul Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Jackson of Antlers The wedding is set for June 4 at 1 pm in the First Baptist Church Antlers Rev M H Oglesby to officiate The bride is a graduate of Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha The fiancé is a graduate of Southeastern State University

Heeman Wright Allen Wilma Faye Wright Gary Paul Jackson Roy Jackson Antlers First Baptist Church

Miss Carolyn Miller and Michael Wade Thomas Engaged

Mr and Mrs Herman E Miller Vanoss announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Carolyn Bleene Miller to Michael Wade Thomas The groom to be is the son of Mrs Vivian Northam Ada Route 2 and Donald Thomas Houston Texas The couple plan a late May wedding Carolyn is a Vanoss High School 1961 graduate and Michael also graduated Vanoss High School 1960 He attended Murray State College and is now a student at East Central State College

Herman E. Miller Vaness Carolyn Bleene Miller Michael Wade Thomas Thomas Vivian Northam Ada Route 2 Donald Thomas Houston Tex Vanoss

Hart Club Takes On Maintenance Of Lightning Ridge Cemetery

The Hart Home Demonstration Club led by Mrs Virgil Scarber sponsors upkeep of Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Roy Cantwell is hired to tow and mow the grounds, with salary funded by donations. Club members and local residents contribute labor and funds to ready the cemetery for spring mowing in May.

Hart Club Lightning Ridge Cemetery Hart Seaman Virgil Scarber Lightning Ridge Roy Cantwell Cantwell Allons Erey Own Shere i Bey Ada Route 5 Jam Quy Wen Ae Warkuay Erey Ownbey Ben Ownbey Shelby Stanfield May Johnson Cletus Kelley Barney Hall Marvin Hunt Lon Hatcher Jesse Wyche Marjorie Soutee Alvie Griffith Erey

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