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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

3

Wedding Shower Honors Miss Sweat in Lula School Lunch Room

A Lula wedding shower for Miss Marva Nell Sweat was held Monday night in the school lunch room with host Mrs. Patsy Young. Attendees and gift givers include multiple Ada and Stonewall residents and friends, as Marva Nell prepares to marry Jack Jackson in New Mexico.

Lula Marva Nell Patsy Young

Surprise Shower For Miss Laura Boudreaux at Union Hill

Union Hill Baptist Church staged a surprise pre nuptial shower Wednesday night for Miss Laura Boudreaux. Attendees included numerous friends and families such as Mr and Mrs John Garritts, Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley, Mrs Mary Nell Cummings, Mrs Daisy Binion, Mrs Lena Cochran, Mrs Marjorie Soutee, and many others list of names.

Union Hill Union Hill Baptist Church Laura Boudreaux Laura John Garritts Wesley Brantley Mary’ Nell Cummings Daisy Binion Lena Cochran Marjorie Soutee Mor V. M. Duncan Oma Enloe Judy J. R. Nevers J. C. Southerland Everett Summers Sible Collins Joe Summers Bob Hellands Sam Haines F. L. Cunningham Ina Haines Cora

Donny Scott Celebrates 6th Birthday

STONEWALL Donny Scott son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott is a big boy now. He has had his shots and is all ready for school next September. He celebrated his sixth birthday last Friday with games ice cream cake and candy favors. Guests included Scotty Gibson Jimmie Bullard Teddy and Bobbie Younts Roger and Larry Ganns Joelle Hale Gail and Don Scott.

Stonewall Donny Scott Frank Scott Lela Mae Wyche Ruby Niel Jimmie Bullard Teddy Bobbie Younts Roger Larry Ganns Joelle Hale Gail Don Scott

Mrs Floyd Hosts Tupperware Party at Lightning Ridge

Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr hosted a Wednesday Tupperware party at her home. Prizes went to Mrs Aut McCullar, Mrs Thelma Perriman, and Mrs Frank Seaman. Refreshments included cake, coffee, and punch. Attendees were R N Gilstrap, W I Kemp, Charles M Floyd Sr of Roff, Glen Cornell, Aut McCullar, John Ray, Frank Seaman, Thelma Perriman, Janice, Kay.

Lightning Ridge Charles M. Floyd Jr Aut McCullar Thelma Perriman Frank Seaman R.N. Gilstrap W. I. Kemp Charles M. Floyd Sr Roff Glen Cornell Aut McCulla

Midland Social Notes From Mrs Pedersen Area Families

Elzie Amith of Latta hunted squirrels in the McGee home on Thursday. Numerous visits join Clark and Hunt families including Melvin and David Johnson from near San Francisco and Joe and Dave Thompson of Roff. Richard Pedersen and classmates toured Galveston for the senior trip. The Pedersen family and friends share mumps and social visits with extended kin and neighbors.

Elzie Amith Latta McGee Melvin Johnson David San Francisco Calif Joe Thompson Dave Roff Chris Pedersen

Patsy Henson Honored With Shower at Parish Chapel

Mrs. Patsy Henson of our community received a pink and blue shower Thursday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center. Many relatives and friends attended or sent gifts, including local and Ada residents such as Mrs. Thelma Crawford and Mrs. Ada connections, with gifts from a long list of supporters.

Patsy Henson Pentecostal Holiness Church Oil Center Ben Robertson Colene Robertson Bonnie Lee Ada Thelma Crawford Mary Lou Henson Mary, Pinley Effie Lamb Corrine Willoughby Alene Tucker Ruby Wood Oma Jean Crawford Elsie Wilson Minnie Lewis Lena Soward Joy Tucker Galey Evvenna Franks Thelma Jean Garrett Center Dovie Willoughby Grandma Hayes Gracie Hayes Jewell Jones Etta Hightower Roy Briggs Ila Crawford Ollie Tucker Dorchie Booth Kathryn Lance Florence Isaacs

Union Hill Social Notes Reach Ada and Borger Visitors

Local social page lists numerous visits across communities from Union Hill and nearby towns. Names include Lindsey McCoy, Leonard Archer, Waller Me Anally, Clyde Morgan, Larry Archer, Lois McCoy, Nicoma Park guests, Texarkana residents, Topeka visitors, and Ada families. Also notes a death in the area, hospital callouts, and a fishing report from Sulphur Lake with a heavy bite record.

Henson Family Reunion Held Sunday at Parish Chapel

Mr and Mrs P Henson hosted a large Henson family reunion on Sunday May 19 at their home parish chapel. Attendees included many siblings spouses and children from Oklahoma with multiple generations present. Religious services were led by Rev C W Henson Rev Tom Henson and Rev Morris Henson after a shared dinner.

P. ©. Henson Henson Harmon Henson Elizabeth Donna Suzanne Porterville Calif Tom Henson Detoris Elmer Debby Jeraleen Shawnee C.W. Henson Samuel Lila Fern Barbary Fern Lynn Walters

Pink Blue Shower Honors Patsy Benson at Pentecostal Church

Mrs. Henson and other hostesses gave a pink and blue shower Thursday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church for Patsy Benson. Games and prizes included wins by Oma Jean Crawford and Patsy Henson, with cake, coffee and lemonade served to a long list of guests and gift givers.

Oil Dexter Alene Tucker Ruby Wood Mary Lou. Henson Minnie Lewis Pentecostal Holiness Church Patsy Benson Oma Jean Crawford Patsy Henson Bee Robertson Lona Soward Mary Finley Alone Tucker Etta Hightower Katharine Lance Gracie Hayes Roy Briggs B. V. Pendley Ed Crawford

Community News Highlights From Ada Area

Local families share visits across Osage County scenes as graduates are noted. 8th grade commencement at the Ada high school saw Dr Nelson of Ada deliver the address with George Mitchell as valedictorian and Bobby Boydston and John Hunter as salutatorians.

Nel Ada George Mitchell Bobby Boydston John Hunter

Birth of Jeffery Curtiss Moulton at Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moulton of Arizona announce the birth of a son born May 10. He is named Jeffery Curtiss. Mrs. Moulton is the former Janett Choate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Choate, former Ada residents.

Joe Moulton Arizona Jeffery Curtiss Moulton Janett Choate Lewis Choate Ada

Fittstown News By Edna Buttrill Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs J J Phillips left on a six day Texas vacation trip. Mr and Mrs C D Winters and daughter from Davis visited Sam Winters and family. Charlie Doyle of Altus visited Elizabeth Sherrell and Dee Griffin. Ray Collinsworth and sons of Plano stayed with Aunt Virgil Lee. Johnny Ray Fane ning and daughters of Pauls Valley visited.

J. J. Phillips Texas C. D. Winters of Davis Sam Winterses Charlie. Doyle Altus Elizabeth Sherrell Dee Griffin Mr. Griffin Ray Collinsworth Johnny Ray Fanening Pauls Val- Jey Lester

Marriages Listed for Steele Langley and Osorn Johnson

B C Steele 51 of Shawnee weds Flora Langley 51 of Hugo. Richard Osorn 20 of Harden City weds Ednad Jan Johnson 17 of Stonewall. News Want Ads Dial FE 24433 for results.

B. C. Steele Shawnee Flora Langley Hugo Richard Osorn Harden City Ednad Jan Johnson Stonewall

Snyder Retires After 32 Years With Magnolia Petroleum

Snyder and Mrs. Snyder attended a May dinner at Wintersmith Lodge Ada hosted by Magnolia Petroleum employees. G F O'Brien presented a white gold retirement emblem and plaque for 32 years of service, with gifts including a power tool and table lamps. The event honored Snyder's career from 1934 at Fitts Field and noted family details and future plans in Fittstown.

H. B. Turner Carl Simonton

Lula Club Plans Cemetery Working

The Lula Home Demonstration club met at the school lunchroom on Thursday May 16. President Mrs Marcing Johnston presided. Members and guests circulated as a film on color in home decorating was shown and a devotional was given. The club planned a cemetery working for Thursday May 23 with hostesses Mrs Alma Brooks and Mrs Lottie Wofford. Several members and visitors were listed by name and two birthdays were noted. The club bought a gift for Miss Martha Mote and celebrated birthday wishes for Mrs Lottie Wofford.

Lula Marcing Johnston Marcine Brooks Luetta Brooke Beatrice Farmer Mae Brooks Alma Brooks Lottie Wofford Martha Mote Club

Mr and Mrs Richard Osborn Honored with Wedding Shower

Mr and Mrs Richard Osborn were honored with a wedding shower at Mrs Stella Humphrey’s home on Monday night May 20. Hosts Mrs W A McElroy and Mrs Q E Cherry directed games and gift opening with assistance from Miss Anthorene Johnson. Patricia LaCrone led the guest book. Refreshments followed as attendees and gift givers were listed.

C. E. Stewart R. C. Fitzpatrick Stellas

Goodneighbor Group Meets in UNION HILL

The Good neighbor Club met with Mrs. Thaddeus Smith on Wednesday with prayer by Mrs. Lela Rose. Bible study continued from Deuteronomy. Lena Cochran led business and minutes, gifts were given to the hostess, and several members were served.

Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Thaddeus Smith Lela Rose Lena Cochrar Smith Ina Haines Betty Cunningham Wanda Copland Debra Charlene Oma Evloe Layona Jones Barbara Jones Janet Braden Lula Keeling Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Helen Cochran Jean Judy Smith Georgia Sue Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Colvert's New Mexico Jess Wofford Willie Mae Williams Thomas Fortier Granny Kerr Allen Elnora McDoneald W. B. Lillard Lois Helen Clifford Knox Sweat Chester. Treas Fred Wofford Ruth Ruby Wofford Ernie McDonald Lou Wofford C. D. Whelchel Effie Burns Beatrice Fortner Loretta Pennington Etta, Hargin Arthur Dennis Wanda Glover Burk Sweat G. W. Wilson Richard Miller Eva Wall James Briggs Eugene Stone Roy Johnston Donald. Brooks Boudreaux Midland News Mrs Glen Wallis Girls of Union Hill Ezra Hunt Bob Hatcher Marvin Hunt Pedersen Willie Turner Jimmy P. G. McConnell David Hunt Armed Forces Colorado Chris Edersen Paul Mike Sonja Laurie Stephen Laura Bennett Rebee Richard Pedersen Galveston Sonja Stephen Lynn Sherry Sheila Sonja Pedersen Jake McGee Lindsey McCoy Coffeeville, Kay Leonard Archer Lawrence Pete Ray Mrs. Archer Waller Joe Hodges Robert Golden Family Lindal Archer Borger, Tex Mike Linda Clyde Morgan Larry Archer Lois McCoy Ft. Worth Larry Bud. Jones Zane Newcomb Terry Nicoma Park Jim ‘Kes Hudell Bolin Karl Tilley Carlton Don Newby Yvonne iLitte Bob Gray Larry Cunninggham W. J. Jones Ray Kemp E. F. Cunningham Texarkana Tex Ray Marter Jennifer Topeka, Kan Lavell Wallis Lavona Jones Mawie Braden Janet Tony Barbara Benny Glenn Ansel Raver Randy Brown James Rhynes Nancy Kendall David Frantz Valley View Hospital Fred Jones Wayne Bud Jones Delphia W. J Jonses Effie Adams Bennie Virgil Farmer Summers Chapel Jimmy Farmer Eunice, N.M Bill McAnally Wilburn Poindestec Myrtle Newton Paul Parker Vaness Webster Parkes Karl Reeves Duke Rhynes Walter McAnally Garry, Dewayne Alvin Kentech Raynes Bennie Farmer Mrs. M Lambé Ella May Gott Loretta Kite Charles Danny Healdton Ruby Crow Nora Roper Siblé Collins Bobby Joe Adams George Collins Tishomingo Billey Joe’ Adams Sherman Walker Oklahoma City Jack Phelps Jewel Humphers Jim Edwards Walter Baucom Deloris Fims Shillings Bar Bara Kay Jerry-Paul Gary Wayne Janice’ Matthews Glenn Phillips Donna Gayle Darrel Francis Dorothy Matthews Letha Lori Freddie Bill Henson Melvin Henson Gwinn Billy Douglas Wilson, Oka Bil Henson Fred Matthews P. C. Henson Morris Benson Joanna Rita Kay Elvadene Donna Lee Donald Ray Donnie Renee C. W. Henson Morris Henson Tressie Neighbors Johnnie Southerland Rolf Mirtie Crooks Ada Weekly Bill Nabors Spent D. C. Ross Charles Taylor Virginia Homer Jumper L. B. Lackey Jr County Line Lb.lackey Sr Jan Telle Peggy Humes Ed Humes Davis Guy Crosson Mrs. F. S Beckham Ardmore Richard Osborn Edna Johnson Frisco Clarence Waldrup Church of Christ Richard Merle Osborn McLish School East Central College Edna West 24Th Street James Brown Plainview, Tex Calvin Brown W. E Snyder Johnny Robert and Jimmy Gross Pernell W. E. Snyder Lee Gross Robert Alice Townsend Nell Townsend John Alberding Kenneth MccKinney Fred McKinney Kenneth L. T. Campbell Dallas Baker Hotel Company Dan Miller Rev. Miller George Walker Seminole John Crabtree Beth Charlie Crow Heathton David Coats Bobby Joe Ella May Gatt Patsy Loretta Kite Danny and Nora Crane Mary Nell Cummings Reba Lave Jess Little Sunday C.D. Hall Dewayne Roy Binion McAlester Mrs. Dink Binion Fittstown Edna- Buttrill Snyder Magnolia G. A. Neal H. B. B. B. Turner Brooks Joe Parker R. H. Holden Bryan Knochs Gene Winton John W. Branch Homer Barnes Luther Wilson Danny Wilson John Prater Jim Montgomery J. ‘J. Duncan W. B. Griffin S. W. Collis M. D. Leighton J. R. Fleming H. J. Massey G. F. O'Brien Wewoka Paul McElroy Lowell S. Ross Tulsa Fitts Field Duncan District Dawes Harden Spot Ort Lether Toppenich Wyo Long Beach Mt Vernon Duncan, Healdton Snyders Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Elgin Bulova S&h GEM Credit Jewelers "the West Main Lula Club Ford Joy Fortner Ginger Phyllis Rita Williams Betsy Larry Johnster Linda Brooks Mrs. Richard Osborn Co. W.W. Watkin Johnny Enis C. E. Cherry W. A. McElray Georgiz Stewart Pat LaCrone Ida Fitzpatrick Ellease Laxton Gary Janice LaCrone Edna Bultrill Goodneighbor Coe Cale Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserva System
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