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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1965

Page

3

Miss Donneta McNeill to Wed Richard Norton

Miss Donneta McNeill and Richard Norton announce their engagement and plan a June 5 wedding at Francis Baptist Church with Rev. Dalton Young officiating. The bride elect, Byng High School graduate, earned 1965 Basketball Queen honors and was named Best All Around Girl Athlete. Norton, a 1961 Byng graduate, served in the Army and works in Plainview Texas.

Floyd McNeill Route 4 Ada Donneta Richard Norton W. A. Norton Francis Baptist Church Dalton Young Byng High School FHA East Central State College Miss McNeill Byng Norton U.S. Army Plainview Tex Texas

Allen Alumni Elect Bob Plunk President At Reunion

Allen High School graduates gathered in the school gym for a reunion with a buffet supper and dance. The event registered 124 members and four guests, with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Church of God serving the meal.

Allen Bob Plunk Allen High School Ladies Auxiliary Church of God

Mrs. Howard 91 honored at church birthday party

The Woman's Missionary Union of the Francis Baptist Church held a Royal Service program led by Mrs Nick Wolfe on the theme The Book That Lives. A birthday party for 91 year old Mrs May Howard followed with cake punch and refreshments and a crest of notable attendees. Officers for the coming year were elected with Bob Plunk president and Tom Gault vice presidents while Bonnie Jones remained secretary treasurer.

Woman's Missionary Union of the Francis Baptist Church Nick Wolfe Bob Hooser H. L. Kirkes Dalton Young M. E. Lambert May Howard Austin Kidwell Ada Harvey Butler Jr Bob Plunk Tom Gault Bonnie Jones Griffin Odom Farmerville Kathie Isaacs Allen Buddy Younts Charley Cannon Henry Butler Jr American Legion Hut Blue Judy Orel Busby L. Pridgen Connie Smith Myrtle Thompson Carrie Muse Golda Brown Iona Gilmore Ethel McCormick Nora Weldon LaJoel Brown Sasakwa Gracie Floyd Otto Strickland Henlen Hundley Calvin Lenda Cassidy Florence Watson Herbert Pegg Jewel Reese Duncan Cleo Wilkinson Sulphur

Francis Pupils Visit Zoo and Lincoln Park Picnic

Mrs. Glen Smith led third and fourth graders from Francis School on a Thursday trip to Lincoln Park in Oklahoma City. They departed at 9 a.m. and returned by 9 p.m., after picnicking and visiting the zoo. Students included Brenda West Beverly Nickerson Glenda Smith Janna Boyles Brenda Steele Audrey Castoe Ellen Whittington Carol Hooser Mike Pipkin Johnny Lancaster Bobby Canida Buddy Byers Karmel Adams Kevin Jenkins.

Glen Smith Francis School Henry Lancaster Lincoln Park Oklahoma City Francis Brenda West Beverly Nickerson Glenda Smith Janna Boyles Brenda Steele Audrey Castoe Ellen Whittington Carol Hooser Mike Pipkin Johnny

Mrs. Melton Speaks at WMA May Meeting

Mrs. Troy Melton was guest speaker at the May meeting of the WMA of College Heights Baptist Church. Her talk on Heaven described it as the Dessert of God's Word and urged rising above the world to gain heavenly blessings.

Troy Melton WMA College Heights Grady Cauthron Charles Brady Jim Gammil Roy Kindrick Truman Teel Kenneth Tatum Mildred Gibson Johnny Southerland Burtis Williams Robert Ford Bill Taylor F. E. Teague Gladys Gouge Robert Keener

Goodneighbors Set Family Picnic May 26

The Goodneighbors Club of Union Hill held its final meeting before recess and planned a club picnic at Glenwood Park on May 26 for members and families. Members present included Daisy Binion Betty Cunningham Ina Haines Elva Kemp Lillie Karr and Roxie Golden.

Goodneighbors Club Union Hill Roxie Golden Daisy Binion Betty Cunningham Ina Haines Elva Kemp Lillie Karr Glenwood Park

Go To Capital Mr and Mrs Arlie Carson

Rolf visited Oklahoma City Sunday with a daughter and family including Mr and Mrs Jack Clifton and Tonya. The revolving office chair was invented by Thomas Jefferson.

Arlie Carson Rolf Oklahoma City Jack Clifton Tonya Thomas Jefferson

Miss Kathryn West to Wed Lt. Philip Stratton at Ada Chapel

Miss Kathryn LaVerne West and Lt. Philip Daryl Stratton plan to marry on August 21 in the Kathryn Boswell Memorial Chapel Ada. The bride is the daughter of Prentis S. West and a former East Central State College graduate teaching at Geronimo Post Children’s School Fort Sill. He is the son of H. L. Stratton of Sparkman Arkansas a Quachita University graduate and an instructor at the Army Artillery and Missile School Fort Sill.

Kathryn LaVerne West Philip Daryl Stratton Kathryn Boswell Ada Prentis S. West Route 4 East Central State College Geronimo Post Children’s School Fort Sill Stratton H. L. Stratton Sparkman Ark Quachita University Arkadelphia United States Army Artillery and Missile School

McLish Piano Students Of Ada Presented In Joint Recital

The McLish school auditorium hosted a recital by Mrs. Glen Childers and Miss Mary Ann Kidwell's students from Ada. Participants included Mar sha Cannon Lisa Underhill Gary LaCrone Lisa Green Sharon Edington Bobby Brad ley Janie Bradley Beth Crab tree Donna Moore Janice La Crone Myria Cannon Cindy Foster Karen Enis Margie Hunter Anita Timmons.

McLish Glen Childers Mary Ann Kidwell Ada Marsha Cannon Lisa Underhill Gary LaCrone Lisa Green Sharon Edington Bobby Bradley Janie Bradley Beth Crabtree Donna Moore Janice LaCrone Myria Cannon Cindy Foster Karen Enis Margie Hunter Anita Timmons Sue Skinner Shawnee Mary Westhoss Alliene Childers

Osborns Host Cook-Out Honoring Humble Oil Employees

The Osborns hosted a Friday cook-out at their new Stonewall area home to thank Humble Oil Company workers and families. Guests included Butch Humphrey Lisa Dolph Guinn Norman Vaughn Stephen Gay Kay Buddy Crain Ada Sib Paxson Laura and others from Ada Harden City Sib Paxson. A wiener roast followed with buttered toast.

Mer] Osborn Humble Oil Company Osborns Stonewall Fittstown Norman Vaughn Stephen Gay Kay Buddy Crain Ada Sib Paxson Laura Harden City Ralph Lacrone Janice Gary

Mrs Hart Hosts Village Home Demonstration Club

Mrs. Joe Hart hosted the Village Home Demonstration Club for the May session at 610 West 24th. Devotional by Mrs. Hazel Bogard, scripture from II Peter 3 18, poem read, business meeting led by Mrs. Norman Folger, dress revue report by Mrs. Clarence Shiplet, new member welcomed Mrs. John Stricker, exhibits for county fair in September urged, decorating lesson by E L Moore. Refreshments were served to several members. Next meeting June 1 at Mrs. Hugh Cooper 600 West 23rd.

Joe Hart West 24Th Village Home Demonstration Club Hazel Bogard Edgar A. Guest Norman Folger Clarence Shiplet E. L. Moore John Stricker Arzena Hall Joe Bonar Marjorie Folger Moore Bogard Shiplet Stricker

Allen Pioneer Celebration Highlights Band and Film Arts

The Allen Pioneer Club held its annual reunion at Busby Lodge with over 60 members and guests present. A noon covered dish luncheon followed a devotional by Perry Blue of the Church of Christ, then Austin Kidwell's 27 piece band performed several selections during the formal program.

Allen Pioneer Club Busby Lodge Perry Blue Church of Christ Austin Kidwell Myrtle Thompson Ada L. Pridgen Jim Gilmore Allen Myrtle Jones Bella Leonard Norene Smith Dallas Tex Zana Wilbanks Ruby Howard Marie Riddle Des Moines Iowa Una Snider Horace Hamilton E. Y. Muse Bessie Story Irie Berniger Elizabeth Atwood Atwood W. E. Mead Orel Busby Oscar Coffman Jessie Hensler Helen Hart Ernest Hodges Connie Smith Calif Annie Donaghey Oliver Cook Lelia Means Buck Gilmore Cleo Singleton Duncan H. G. Odom Farmerville Roy Wilkins James Thomas Marvine Acree Bill Milner Leona Smith Vallie Curtis

Moore High School couple to wed in June

Miss Melba Sue Copeland and Chester Dixon plan a June 12 wedding at the bride’s parents home in Moore. Copeland, a 1963 Moore High School graduate, works at the Tag Agency. Dixon is also a Moore High School graduate. The couple’s families include Mr. and Mrs. Orville West and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins of Francis.

Melba Sue Copeland Chester Dixon Orville West Southwest 11Th Moore Baxter Scroggins Francis Miss Copeland Moore High School Tag Agency

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Donneta McNeill Howard George McComus Carl Wheeler Hattie Harris Henry Canada Mollie Askew Sarah Wilson Mrs. Melton PAPTY Oklahoma Sx Electric Company OGGE Mrs. Hart Allen Pioneer Melba Sue ,Copeland First National Gia Linr ON Ada, Oklahoma F.D.I.C
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