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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

6

Summers Chapel Bride Reba Nelson to Pfc. Ews Lance

Mr and Mrs Bruce Little of Oklahoma City announce the marriage of their daughter Reba Nelson to Pfc. Ews Lance of Fort Hood Texas. The ceremony occurred at 5 pm Wednesday in Oklahoma City with Bro John Walker officiating. The couple, both raised in the community, plan to reside near Fort Hood after Reba finishes school.

Bruce Little Oklahoma City Reba Lance Fort Hood Texas Tohn Walker Simn Littl J. A. Lance Mt. Oklahoma City High School

Home Demonstration Club Dress Revue in Ada

Mrs Betty Heaps and Mrs Connie Nelson attended the Home Demonstration Club Dress Revue in Ada on Friday afternoon.

Betty Heaps Connie Nelson Ada

Spring piano recital features Byng Vaness and local pupils

Mrs. H. E. Ross presented students from Byng Vaness and the community in a spring piano recital Thursday night in the school auditorium. Performances included Mountain Climbing Chimes The Fairy Harp The Fairy Court Thompson Swans on The Lake A Chord Frolic Minuet From Don Juan Caisson Song Starlight Waltz Marine Hymn Lightly Row Falling Leaves Christmas Carol Off We Go True Blue Lady Em Parade March Joyous Summer Star of The East Silver Band March Beautiful Dreamer Moonlight on the Mountain Fairy Polka and joint numbers by the group. The Odd Fellows Quartette sang with Mrs. Ross accompanying. Several local families attended after spending Saturday night in nearby cities.

H. E. Ross Byng Vaness Thompson Sally Thomas Williams Clyge Welch Arletta Kirk James Paine Shubert Caisson Gruber Jimmie Wood Mike Thomas Janet Holmes Streabay Schawmn Lavalle Schubert Joyce Jones Janice Bradley Cooper and Kennedy Sylvia Caton Cluck Stephen Foster Browning Spindlier Trenna Pevehouse

Louis Wood in Stratford Remains Critical on Porch

Relatives learned Friday that Louis Wood was worsening in Stratford. They found him on the porch preaching, his condition critical but resting easier as the report was written.

Louis Wood Stratford

Pug Garretts Visit Burk Family This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett of Cen ter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk. Sandra Jean spent the night with her grandparents.

Pug Garrett Center Hansel Burk Sandra Jean

visit to sick Mr Holland draws relatives

Betty Heaps and Madelon Rutherford visited Mr. Holland Sunday afternoon. He is still sick in bed. Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker and Mrs. Lee Tucker visited Mr. Oscar Holland.

Betty Heaps Madelon Rutherford Mr. Holland Rance Tucker Lee Tucker Oscar Holland

Eight Grade Graduates Celebrate Saturday Morning

Graduating from the eighth grade on Saturday morning were Madonna Landrith Arletta Kirk Lyndia Ann Tucker Joan Farmer Shirley Nelson Bertie Lou Jones Ted Rutherford Charles Wood Floyd and Lloyd Burk Clyde Welch. Fourteen started the class and eleven completed all eight grades.

Madonna Landrith Arletta Kirk Lyndia Ann Tucker Joan Farmer Shirley Nelson Bertie Lou Jones Ted Rutherford Charles Wood Floyd Lloyd Burk Clyde Welch

Westbrook Family Weekend Visit and Tulsa Trip

Mr and Mrs Bill Westbrook and their children spent the weekend with Bills parents here. Mr and Mrs Ed Westbrook traveled to Tulsa on Monday. Joe and Tommy Lloyd Passmore.

Bill Westbrook Bill Ed Westbrook Tulsa Joe and Tommy Lloyd Passmore

Tahlequah Trip Notes From Early Week

A short report notes a visit to Tahlequah occurred at the start of the week. Details are minimal with no additional names or dates provided.

Tahlequah

Passmore Honored by National Honor Society

Bob Passmore joined the National Honor Society at Horace Mann High School. He and his father attended the recognition dinner. Mr and Mrs Ernie Brown have their two grandchildren visiting during their daughter's illness in Oklahoma City.

Passmore Bob Passmore Horace Mann High School Ernie Brown Oklahoma City

Rain Alters School Picnic Plans for Monday Trip

Weather disruptions shift the upper grade outing to Sulphur as planned, with parents awaiting favorable conditions. Mrs. Robert M. Jones and the former Mrs. Irene Bev- linked to the discussion, indicating local concern over arrangements.

Rankin Ward tie the knot in Ajo Arizona

Miss Mary Elizabeth Rankin daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Rankin of Ajo Arizona married Gene Ray Ward of Ajo on April 10 Attendants were Miss Marthe Rankin Mrs Bayless G Morris Buddy Ward and Hugh Kery Rankin Elizabeth and Gene were graduates of East Central State College Elizabeth studied at Vaness High School and East Central State College Gene also a graduate of East Central State College

Mary Elizabeth Rankin Sam Rankin Ajo Arizona Gene Ray Ward Marthe Rankin Bayless G. Morris Buddy Ward Hugh Kery Rankin Elizabeth Vaness High School East Central State College Gene

Mrs Breadie and Mrs Haskins Visit Mrs Light

Mrs Charlie Breadie and Mrs Bolivar Haskins visited Mrs Emmett Light Saturday afternoon.

Charlie Breadie Bolivar Haskins Emmett Light Otha Light Chickasha Mrs. Light

Community Notes List Weekend Visits and Travel

Local residents report weekend visits and travels including Mr and Mrs Raymond Rains and others to A B Rains Dewey Northam and John Welch homes. Families and friends gather at churches and cemeteries while some plan trips to Florida and Oklahoma City.

Raymond Rains Granite Belle Wilburn Latta A. B. Rains Dewey Northam

Local Students Celebrate School Year End

Parents praise teachers Mrs Holmes and Mr Hatfield as children shout We Passed and School's Out. The piece notes families from Corona California known as Little Oklahoma and visits from Oklahoma Indian relatives, with Florice and Fawn Jones among the youths.

Boiling Lean Steak Tips Highlight Oil and Lemon

The tip suggests brushing lean steak with olive oil before boiling and sprinkling lemon juice for flavor. It emphasizes simple flavor enhancement during cooking.

Poem Style Advice From Reverend Charley Grant

A dated religious exhortation offers homely maxims on attitude and conduct. The piece riffs on fate, responsibility, temptations, and respect for the dead with lines attributed to REV. CHARLEY GRANT.

Rev Charley Grant

Colbert School Picnic Highlights Rural Graduation News

The Colbert annual school picnic was held last Wednesday at Platt National Park with a skating party at Sulphur rink in the afternoon. Eighth grade rural graduates were honored in Ada with nine Colbert pupils among them. Several local families hosted or visited relatives from nearby towns during the week.

Platt National Park Ada Colbert James Scroggins Dean Ross Jimmy Lamb Rocky Sanders Johnny Hallmark Darrel Hurley Ronnie Faust Arla Jean Sand

Measles and Mumps Infections Reported Among Local Residents

Carol Jean Crawford is in bed this week with the measles. Kenneth Loomis is ill with the mumps. Cooked rice will extend a chicken or lobster salad and taste good in it, too.

Carol Jean Crawford Kenneth Loomis

Mound and Foot Part Cause Salary to Mention Substances

A scrambled clue list references a mound, part of foot, Sa as salary, elementary substances, and a fruit drink, implying a puzzle or crossword entry with several connected definitions. The items suggest a thematic link between body parts and basic elements in a wordplay context.

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J. G. Nelson Juanita Stiles Mary McLish Braden Mae Majors Odd Fellows Quartette Mrs. Ross Don Thompson Joy M. Ross Delbert Thompson Lester Hokit Lora Ellis Liza Breeden A. P. Nelson Josephine Lynch Gordon Nelson Butch Fleven Rankin-Ward Ruby L. Smith Lorena Higgins B. I. Scoggin Audell Marvin Beatty Mrs. O. B. Robinson Johnny Welch H. M. Northam Shawnee Glen Norton Bert Ratliff Florida White House Alphus C. Bray Muleshoe Box X Cemetery Bill and Jewell Thomas Johnny Bryan Vinson Tom Breechen Harry Bibble McAlester J. D. Casper Fort Estes Virginia Delbert Tucker Alaska Wayne Lance Wayne Dee Roy Alene McGalliard C. B. Welch Otto Welch Jack Watts Mrs. de Robinson Joe Sanders Madonna Jo O. L. Carson S. Anderson J. O. Ellis A. C. Terry W. S. Webb Mary Ann Aubrey Rutherford Rat Ta Lamber Elias and Arsene ST. Ada Okla Ers Corona Calif Oklahoma Ube Sonny South Smich Demarest Arnold BY AL Smith Arnie Mossler Tubby Tyler Gramp & New T.V Holsface Hank Hidden Canyon Frank Thomas Hossface Agatha By Courtney Alderson Tom Earl ‘Ting’ Goodwin Providence By Kern Pederson Danny Waldo Smith Service Demeresat Joe Dennett Ando Colbert News Frankie Woodley Ers, Sharon Ogden J. R. Joplin Dallas Mrs. R. A. Joplin Beverly Hurley Alice Green H. E. Hallmark Jack Green Vascal Hurley Leon Scroggins J. F. Woodley Max L. Morrison Rudy Carney Robin Wilburton Jimmy Pirtle Willard E. Rhynes Stonewall Art Beeman
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