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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

3

Shower Honors Laura Boudreaux Monday

AHLOSO A wedding shower was held for Laura Boudreaux by the ladies classes at the church last Monday evening. Refreshments including cake and pop were served. Attendees and gift senders included numerous named ladies and couples such as Mrs. Fred Barbee Ellen Mrs. Herrin Mrs. J Cy Treas Mrs. C A Butler Loretta Mrs. Custer McKinney Mrs. Ed Sliger Mrs. Nunnally Mr. Parker Mrs. G C Thompson Mrs. Ed Burch Mrs. Bynum Joyce Green Mrs. Barton Mrs. West Norma Lee Brown Mary Jo Weddle Mr and Mrs Jack Mrs B L Hardin Josie Green Mrs. Wiser Mrs. Hill Mrs Looney Mrs John Howard Betty MacDaniel Nannie Runnells Alice and Barbara Looney Loz Ellen Hunt Mrs C L Blankenship Lou Wilmoth Nora Ross Mrs Martha Ross Mrs Armstrong Mrs Helen Smith Donna Kay Mrs Haines Mrs Joe Moore Mrs Ruby Abbott Mrs Aline Ward Mrs Pulsenbarger Mrs Jean Beth Martin Mrs Ruth Stout and Mrs Douglas Smith Lois Jean.

Ahloso Laura Boudreaux Fred Barbee Ellen Herrin J. Cy Treas C. A. Butler Loretta Custer McKinney Ed Sliger Nunnally Parker G. C. Thompson Ed Burch Bynum Joyce Green Mrs. Barton Mrs. West Norma Lee Brown Mary Jo Weddle Mrz Jack B. L. Hardin Josie Green Mrs. Wiser Hill Looney John Howard Betty MacDaniel Nannie Runnells Alice Barbara Looney Loz Ellen Hunt C. L. Blankenship Lou Wilmoth Nora Ross Martha

Color Schemes Set Theme For Frisco HD Club Meeting

Frisco HD club met at 2 pm with Color Schemes as the theme. Mrs Alfred Baylis presided and led prayer. Lillian Thompson organized the program with a color talk and Miss Martha Mote showed a color film on wallpaper. Members and visitors attended, and a special meeting was set for May 17 to plan drinks for Stonewall Homecoming on May 26.

Alfred Baylis Joe Daniel Baylis Lillian Thompson Martha Mote Taunty HD Doyle Thomas Jim Marshall Lee Loss I Henry Coy Byrd Frank Hitt H. B. Herion Boda Sid Thompson Wind Simon Patton Max Thomas Stonewall Bill McDonald Tracy Calif McDonald Patty David Vicky Valerie Daniel Judy Joan Thomas

Willoughby Family Holds Meet Sunday

A Willoughby family gathering honored Mrs Willoughby for Mother's Day at the Russell Willoughby home. A picnic style dinner was served on the lawn with many relatives from Ada McAlester Okemah Maxwell and other nearby areas attending.

Russell Willoughby LeRoy Willoughby Debra Junior Willoughby Harold Tommy Larry Ada Henry Strawn Okemah Teddy Joyce Joan Cathy Colby Nelson Donna Margie Thomas Roy Marion Willoughby Glenda Paul Freda Maxwell M. M. Maxwell Herman Singleton Jeanne Long Oklahoma City Ann Christian

Births Reported for Beebe Hampton Maddox Families

Beebe couple Tews Mr and Mrs Doc Beebe Ada announce a daughter born Saturday night May 1 weighing 7% pounds. Norma Jo Griffith of Gaar Corner is her mother. Grandparents are C R Beebe Ada and Benny Hampton Oakman. Another couple Benny Hampton and wife announce a daughter weighing 7 pounds 14% ounces with a son Benny Jr. Grandparents C H Hampton Oakman. Joe Maddox of Gaar Corner and Dillard Dobbins Wynnewood are parents of Wesley Eugene born May 1 at 9 pm in Valley View Hospital weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Maternal Grandmother is Wynnewood. Paternal grandparents J C Maddox Gear Corner.

Doc Beebe Adi Beebes Beebe Norma Jo Griffith Johnnie Griffith Gaar Corner C. R. Beebe Ada Benny Hampton Oakman Benny Jr C. H. Hampton Joe Maddox Wesley Eugene Johnoe Griffith C. al Beebe

Gaaar Corner HD Club Studies Color Harmony

The Gaari Corner Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon with a program on color harmonies and warm and cool colors for home decor. Demonstrator Miss Martha Mote illustrated color combinations with fabrics, attended by Mrs. Bessie Bradley Verna McCurdy and guest Miss Incx Pennington from Ada. The club will meet again on June 12.

Gaar Corner Gaari Corner Martha Mote County Home Demonstration Club Bessie Bradley Verna McCurdy Incx Pennington

Nutmeg on Rice Ties Flavor to Newport Ancestry

A bygone practice notes seasoning boiled rice with nutmeg to pair with poultry. The piece also mentions the ancestral home of Commodore Stephen Deratur still standing in Newport, Rhode Island.

Commodore Stephen Deratur Newport, R. I

Gary Lynn Kelley Celebrates First Birthday Party

Francis Gary Lyon Kelley, son of John Robert Kelley and his wife, was feted on April 24 in a family dinner and cake. Attending were Kenneth Roberts, Hit Kelley and family, Mollie Gay lor, W. W. Atkinson and wife, Robert Kelley, and the child’s grandmother. Mrs BL Kelley, a WEEKLY NEWS correspondent, was hospitalized but managed to share a cake slice.

Francis Gary Lyon Kelley John Robert Kelley Gary Kenneth Roberts Hit. Kelley Mollie Gaylor W. W. Atkinson Vamoosa Robert Kelley Kelley The Weekly News

Clark Wins Sum In Contract Suit

In district court Wednesday W. C. Clark and others won a judgment of 710 dollars against Jimmy Macias in a contract dispute seeking balance due for case fixtures. Open court proceedings delivered the decision. Also Wednesday in a probate of will case from the estate of Boyle Williams the new trial motion was overruled and intent to appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court was voiced.

W. C. Clark Et Lal Jimmy Macias Boyle Williams Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Farmer-Pickins Vows Read at Summers Chapel

Miss Joan Farmer and Mr. Don Pickins wed Friday at noon in the home of Mrs. Dessie Light. The bride, daughter of the Farmers, and Don, son of the Galey couple, plan to live near Los Angeles where he is stationed in the Marines. matron of honor Dessie Light and best man Dennis Tate attended. Rev. Scott Jones officiated the single ring ceremony. The couple will start their life near Los Angeles California.

Summers Chapel Joan Farmer Don Pickins Dessie Light W. M. Farmer Don Glen Picking Galey Dennis Tate Scott Jones Los Angeles Calif Marines

Maddox Celebrates 75th Birthday in Family Dinner

J E Maddox marked his 75th birthday with a family dinner Saturday at GAAR CORNER. Attending were numerous relatives including Manley Maddox and family, R L Wood, Milo Pennington, Vineta Pennington, Bryan Taylor and family, J C Maddox and Gene, B B Jackson and Rita Patricia Bobby, and Joe Maddox plus J E Maddox’s wife.

Gaar Corner Recap of Ada Area Visits and Notes

Mrs. Dale Melton reports visits to Ada area families including Ted Cox and the Hensleys. Various relatives and friends from Ada Stratford and Duncan are noted visiting Claude Horsley, Mildred Melton, and others. Graduation exercises at Vanoss and Sulphur horse sale are mentioned along with family news and travel updates.

van Dixson Albert and Dale R. E. Jahn Stratford Claude Horsley

Ada births and community notes feature Beebe family

Shirley and Keith attend Ada area events as Mr. and Mrs. Doc Beebe welcome a seven pound baby girl born Saturday night. The column lists numerous visits, illnesses, travel, and social gatherings involving Ada Stratford and surrounding residents, highlighting extended families, hospital trips, and church or neighborhood activity through the week.

Nat Farris Ada W. L. Farris Shirley Keith

Community News Roundup From Vanoss Area

Harrell Gene and Karl Wade visited Stinnett and West in Lindsay on Sunday. Various locals visited relatives, attended graduations at Vanoss, and several attended bapt laureate services. Gary Hensley suffers strep throat while Dale Jones recovers post surgery in Sulphur.

Harrell Gene Karl Wade C. C. Stinnett Loyd West Lindsay

Frisco News Highlights Family Visits and Local Life

Frisco community notes travel and gatherings across Stonewall Ada and surrounding towns. Travis Marshall visits the Johnsons from Silverton while Edna and Jot graduate and Edna attends events in Ada. Various families share Mother's Day visits and weekend hospital updates amid casual local chatter and light humor about school, fishing trips, and farm life.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tina Kay Matheny Tina Kay Harold Matheny Vaness Ada Weekly Frisco Willoughby Gary Lynn Kelley Clark J. E. Maddox Ted Cox Dobby Cox Paul Murphy Buster Robertson Pearson Peggy Hensley Mldred Melton Dewey Horsley J. D Mildred Mell M. L. Robertson Heverly Dale Melton R.E. Jahn Long Beach Jahn Clairete Pennington Earl Wade Inez Pennington Cheryl Melton Earl and Olney Marcum and van Dixon Cressie McKiney Jeremmy J. C. James Norma Mary Vanoms Mrs. Dewey Carroll Carolyn Neville Pennington Cleve Clay Buster Cummins la Vanna Phenaughn McDaniel Linda Dées Christine Martin Ed. Varnadore Ruthie Jo Ann Johnnie Griffiths Barbara Belinda Larry Murphy Ade Beverly Wanda Snipes Duncan Mr. Nothaf Rolaude Horsley Manley Charles Maddox of Picklett Bill Shaw and Sons of Heatther Leroy McDaniel Jan Dees Shawnee Cheryl Lee Decker Nat Fhrrix Pauls Valley Vissted Jo Ann Varnadore Les Ballard Lottie McClure Patsy L.E. Ballard Mrs Ed Varnadore Ruthie Sunday Jack Jones Joleeta, Charlotte Terry Monday Aleeta Law Alma Maddox Ethel Varfiadore Billie Smart Arthur Gulfport Miss Houston Muncy Fort Worth R. L. Wood B. B. Jackson Gene Palmer Jerry McKinney Bill Shaw Cressie McKinney Dale Jones Veterans Hospital C. James Joy Roberts Mrs. Cressie McKinney Jerry James Norma and Bryan Taylor and Son B. L. Smith Bobby Jackson BR. L. Wood Ant Francis Taylor of J. C. Maddox Milo Pennnington Jo. Maddox Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ona Miller Harleus Dennis McDaniel Myrtle Gorden Orlan Dees Leroy McDaniel Phenaughn Alvis Linda Gene Maddox Leroy McDaniels Newt Jervis Rudy Scheihing Shirley and G. W. Battles D. N. Pennington Auis W. M. Murl Callary Family R.L. Wood Laverne, Junior Wayne Farmer Alvie Miller Darwin J. W. Farris Phyllis Raye Jimmy Lee Stratford, Tex Frank James Harvey Mitchell Vanoss Norma James Dewey Eeds Dee Steward Ads Mrs. S. W. Escue Lloyd and Laurin Patton Farr Patterson South of Vaness Charlie Whitaker W. W. Escue Billie Ray Farmer Charlotte Jones Otho Stephens Ethel Varnadore Frank James Friday Charlie Nelson Charlotte Terry Norris Hensley Marcia Mrs. Hensley Hazel. Eidson Seminole C. F. Snipes Rebecca Fletcher Snipes Wanda Mrs. W. L. Farris Gary Hensley Juanita Poller Billie, Jones Bobby Gardner Micky Vanda Clariece Pennington Ed Philpot Norrik Hensley Marcie and Ham A, Ella V. A. Johnson Mrs. Johnson Travis Marshall Silverton Tex Travis Sid Jim’ Marshall Marshalls Johnsons Coalgate H. W. Thomas Jack ‘West Dea Lance C. D. Pate Duran Betty Hinde Byrd San Francisco Charles Hisan Brady and Donald K Union Valley Jerry Hale Shirley Ann Hisaw Joell Hale Hales Hisaws A. T. Minor Reba Denviel Valerie Barbara Longley Gae von la Vonda Vamposa Alvin Jr Anthony Minor Mes Ora Crowell Gertrude Stiger Valley Mae Voyles Sue Center Mrs. Vance Minor Mrs. Minor Zoa White Pantotoc Walter Maxwell Tupelo Bill Johnson M. M. Maxwells Vela Minor Wimoma Minos Stonewall School Sulphur Sandra Price Sandra Lonnie Barnes G. W. Barnes Jess Boon Austin King McDonalds Lake Texoma L. A. Henry Mrs. Henry Grady West Chester Harp Dallas R. D Peanut) Williams Windell Harris Harden City J. W. Snow Watson Catrell Allen H. B. Berton J. W. Stegall Ruth Bible Marcella and Bobby J. W. Stegalls Schley Stegall Joe Momgan Gene Pierce Bobby Pierce Clarence Underwood J. W. Barnes L. Thompson T. P Buck) Danjie Thomas, Robert Jack of Carter L. T. Daniels Simon Pattons John Daniel John Flanagan Ruby Ingram Matie Flanagan Flanagan Daniel Billy . Scott Arc Lie Jenny Cleburn Melba Byrd Carl Crowley Pat Ellis Joe Winton Davis Melba Velmar Sanders A. R. Johnson Anthorene Teddy Scribner Ardmore Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton -Elgin Pou Bulova S&h Pheno Lester L. Luton
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