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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

3

Vanoss Seniors Enjoyed Deep Sea Trip to Galveston

The 1961 Vanoss High School senior class of 25 members plus three sponsors and five adults sailed on the Texas Queen for deep sea fishing from Galveston. James Barnes caught two big catfish in one cast. The trip included beach festivities, airplane rides, ferry rides, and museum exhibits, with a scare as a car plunged off the sea wall but no injuries.

Vanoss Galveston Tex Jol Vaness James Barnes Gulf Fort Point Paull

Miss Glenda Miller to Wed Ronald Kelley in May

Miss Glenda Joyce Miller and Ronald James Kelley set May 25 for their wedding. The bride is a Vanoss High School 1961 honor graduate, daughter of L L Miller. The groom, a 1960 Vanoss High School graduate, works at Dicus Supermarket.

Glenda Joyce Miller Ronald J. Kelley Ronald James Kelley L. L. Miller Vanoss Vanoss High School James H. Kelley Dicus Supermarket

Frisco Club Notes Suppers Amid Sparse Anniversaries

A Frisco club supper occurred with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dewar of Glas gow Montana and others from Stonewall and Albuquerque. May had no anniversaries or birthdays to celebrate. Members Windell Price and the Minors donated kitchen improvements and a fridge committee was formed.

Peter Dewar Glasgow Montana Yanece Minor Anthony Minner George Minor Gene Gary Stonewall Alfred Baylis Windell Price Sandra Orville Lee Momer ™-Herion Mes. Gerteud Bevlon Botla Hi Nome Demonstra San Shirley Ann Angdon Club Coy Byra Simon Patton Cial Glasbe Mont Sue Savage Coy Byrd

Shower Honors Betrothed Couple in Summers Chapel Shower

Prenuptial shower for Carolyn Miller and fiancée Mike Thomas was hosted by Mrs. Mary Cox Mrs. Aleta Law and Mrs. Clocola Gray in Summers Chapel Community Building. Guests included numerous local residents. refreshments followed gift opening. An advisory note encouraged hair cleanliness to keep skin clear, citing dandruff and skin irritation.

Carolyn Miller Mike Thomas Summers Chapel Hostesnes Mary Cox Aleta Law Clocola’ Gray and I Warren Cunningham I' Ani Paul Tucker Billy Jim ‘Robertson Senior Lava Dewey Northam Clyde Welch Cecil Bolding Nor 1Ville Rowe Tony Marlin Melvin Booth Melva Gray Carl Clyde Haskins Pod Law Marshall Cox Annie Lee Smith John Wood John Law Vernon Gray Ollie Tucker Florence Tsanes Nes Paul’ Duncan

Miss Birtie Barton Bride To Be Honored By Local Church

The Pentecostal Holiness Women’s Auxiliary hosted a wedding shower for Miss Birtie Barton, fiancé of Gerald Tilley, with vows set for May 27 at Fitzhugh Baptist Church. Gifts from many members and friends were displayed after cake and punch.

Birtie Barton Gerald Tilley Women of Oil Center Church Pentecostal’ Holiness Church Fitzhugh Ladies Auxiliary Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center Mary Lou Henson Alene Tucker Thelma Garrett Ellie Lamb Ruby Wood Mary Lou. Henson Ben Robertson Mary Pinley Vannie Northam Euvonne Franks Borchi Booth Mary Cox B. ¥. Pendley

Awards Assembly Climaxed Ahloso School Term Close

Ahloso School closed Friday with an awards assembly in the morning. Students received perfect attendance, library reading, and spelling awards. Spelling award recipients included Mike Cantrell, Barry Anderson, Christine Watkins, Ruth Sims, and many others. Perfect attendance honors went to Barry Anderson, Mike Cantrell, Stephen West, Dusty Smith, and more. Library reading awards were presented to Sandra Lee, Linda Bowers, Dusty Smith, Roy Watts, and additional names.

Ahloso Mike Cantrell Barry Anderson Dorma Bowers Christine Watkins Ruth A. Sims Sandra Lee Darlene Estes Tomymy Elliot Ellen Flowers Jerry Gantt Larry Wood Ann Walton Janny Wells Nancy Fulsom Irene Nelson Dora Shields Lester Davis Ricky Newton Eddie McElray Robert Cantrell Pattie Lee Elaine Frazier Robert Wood Johnna Grenwood Juanita Greetwood Billy Bowers Geraldine Nelson Ronald Wiser Bobbie ‘D. Hatton David Lillie Pattie Reese Angela Elliott Lena Fulsom Imogene Shields Willie Doyle Marion Becky Grzell Carolyn Greenwood Rebecca Sanders Gary Cook Frances Frazier Tawanna Anglin Gary Baker Karen Watts Icassir M. Hatton Stephen West Dusty Smith Terry Mashier Jerry D. Gantt Sherron Martin Linda Bowers Donna Dariana Estes Ayle Little Nancy Fulsam Jackie Baker Mike Martin David Smith Alice Reed Johnna Greenwood Virginia Reed Robbie D. Malon Homer Estes David Little Mile Cantrell Roy Watts Jim Reese Eddie McElroy Danny Bolin Sherrom Johnson Terry Dean Gayla Lil Ue Danny Wells Patti Lye Evelyn Greenwood Mike Flowers Bobbie D. Hatton Donald Cook Jimmy Porter Mickey Blankenship

Lady-In-Waiting Shower Honors Mrs. McDaniel

Mrs. Robert Reese hosted an anticipation shower for Mrs. Ronald McDaniel at her southeast city home. Attendees listed include Mrs. Van Newton, Deb bie, Betty Bottoms, and many others with lime green and pink decor and pink stork-shaped mints.

Mrs. McDaniel Robert Reese Ronald McDaniel Betty Bottoms van Newton Debbie Barney Abbott Inez Shropshire Wayne Bingamon Betty Bly Anita Rogs Bob Ross Donlala Price Bobby Anna Neal Bobbie Plumlee Georgia Chambers McDaniel J. C Treas Ra Newton Ann Ross C. N. Flanagan ML Jones Amon Sell Margie Teel Carol Jean Melba Price Buck Price Pamela Bottoms Ronald .McDaniel Rhonda Patti Susan

Pie Supper to Benefit Jesse Cemetery Fund

A pie supper will be held at Jesse Saturday starting at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the pie auction go to the Jesse Cemetery. Robert Gregory will auction the pies. All interested in the cemetery are invited. Decoration Day plans will be announced at the gathering.

Jesse Robert Gregory

Fitzhugh Club Learns About Flower Arranging

Fitzhugh Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunchroom for a flower arranging lesson. Opal Felkins and helpers created bouquets with peonies iris roses and other garden blooms. Martha Mote showed iris arrangements and gave tips on containers and holders. Attending were Mrs. Glen Daniel Mrs. A P Young Mrs. Arthur Hart Mrs. Ross Felkins Mrs. Joe Blansett Mrs. Lee Elliott and Miss Martha Mote. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Young and Mrs. Elliott.

Fitzhugh Home Joe Blansett Opal Felkins Jewell Burris Thelma Hart Glen Daniel A. P. Young Arthur Hart Ross Felkins Lee Elliott Martha Mote Young Elliott

Lakeside Acres Club Studies Bouquet Making

Lakeside Acres Club met Thursday morning in the Oklahoma State Motor Bank club room with Mrs. Orin Cherry in charge. Reports on dress revue trips to Dallas and a course on feather hat making were given. flowers and arranging were taught by Mrs. Carl Richardson who explained how to create attractive home arrangements and keep flowers fresh longer. Two guests attended along with numerous members.

Lakeside. Acres Home Oklahoma State Motor Bank Orin Cherry E. ¥. Loomis James Stettler Sims I'rea Billy Mekeel C. A. Neel Joe Hensley Eddie van Bebbex Odus Willong Bessie Craddock Charles Biege Richardson Sam Matthews Jim Boatwright Cherry J. W. Huff Fred Miller Wayne Magee

Shower Honors Mrs Claud Ward at Stonewall Home

A come-and-go shower Saturday in the Ward residence Stonewall honored Mrs Claud Ward. Hostesses were Mrs Cecil Bullard Mrs Henry Wise and Mrs Frank Bynum. Attendees listed include Mrs W F Durland Mrs Txola McKeel Margaret Mrs Cassie Stone Mrs Walkup Mrs Lou Griffin and others.

Stonewall Claud Ward Cecil Bullard Henry Wise Frank Bynum W .F. Durland Txola McKeel Margaret Cassie Stone Walkup Lou Griffin Dora Bullard Billie Oakley Geraldine Wise Donana Ora. Ward C. B. Bynum Mary Ann Marjorie Linda Medlock T. E. Trow Burt Sizemore Sylvia Griffin Frankie Stewart Opal Allen Mary Ann Ward

Free Will Baptist Church hosts Sunday gospel session

A special gospel singing session will be held at Free Will Baptist Church in Stonewall next Sunday. All area gospel singers are invited, per Cay Byrd, chair man. The event aims to bring the community together through song.

Free Will Baptist Church Stonewall Cay Byrd

Allen Pioneers Celebrate Fourteenth Annual Reunion

Allen Pioneer Club held its fourteenth annual reunion Thursday at Mrs. Cornis Powell’s home with seven members and guests traveling from Tulsa Sulphur Sasa wka Ada Healdton California Texas and Louisiana. A business meeting elected officers and prizes were awarded for costumes and travel. Oldest attendee was Mrs. Sarah Crabill. largest family turnout went to Mrs. Emma Gillmore.

Allen, Pioneer Golda Brown Catrin Muse Vvice Etta Mead Sarah Crabill Emma Gillmore Charlie Wilkins Healdton Zana Wilbanks Ada Chile Wilkins Newt Smith Southgate Calif J.D. Rinard Hetheanderson Anna Donaghey Bessie Story Ruby Howard Bella Leonard Nora Wheeler

Clara Gilley Becomes Bride of Mr. Barnett

Miss Clara Gilley daughter of Mrs Viola Gilley north of the city became the bride of Vernie Barnett Sunday May 14 in Durjar Rev J T Harmon officiated. The couple resides at meister Ada Route 5 and will make their home there. Mrs Barnett will graduate from Ada High School in 1961. Mr Barnett works with C and L Drilling Company.

Clara Gilley Viola Gilley Vernie Barnett Dur J. T. Harmon W. A. Barnett Ada Route 5 George Barnett Ada High School C&l Drilling Company

Anita McCullar Hosts Birthday Party at Vanoss Home

Anita McCullar celebrated her birthday with a Monday party at her Vanoss home. Guests and family enjoyed gifts, cake, ice cream and pop after games. Attending were Pam Daggs, Kay Floyd, Randy Floyd of Latta, Vian McNair, Terence Hooks, Cindy Cantrell, Brenda Stone, Danny Coffey, Jimmy Woolley, Sherry Woolley, and mothers Mrs. Ann McNair, Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr, Mrs. Miles Kimmell, Mrs. Pat Hooks, Mrs. Marie Cantrell, and Mrs. Autie McCullar.

Anita McCullar Vanoss Pam Daggs Kay Randy Floyd Latta Vian McNair Terence Hooks Cindy Cantrell Brenda Stone Danny Coffey Jimmy Sherry Woolley Ann McNair Charles Floyd Jr Miles Kimmell Pat Hooks

Cemetery Work Day At Midland Cemetery Planned

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club sponsors a cemetery work day at Midland Cemetery on Friday May 26 starting at 9 am All are invited to help bringing hoes rakes and other tools Mrs A J McCullar is president of the club

Vanoss

Toasted Crackers with Celery Cheese Sauce

A brief cooking note describes buttered crackers toasted in a hot oven, cooled slightly before serving. Celery is cut into short strips and briefly boiled in salted water until tender crisp, then dressed with a cheese sauce for serving.

Couple's Grandson Is Salutatorian of Junior High Class

Mr and Mrs W Snyder returned Thursday from Ratliff City to their home in Fittstown Overnight guests of daughter Mrs Lee Gross and family At Fox junior high commencement Robert Gross was salutatorian and member of the Oklahoma Honor Society He and valedictorian Sandra Norvell were the only two in the class of 48 to earn this scholastic honor

W. ©. Snyder Ratliff City Fittstown Lee Gross Familly Fox Robert Gross Oklahoma Honor Society Robert Sandra Norvell Bya

McLish Home Demonstration Club May Session

The McLish Home Demonstration Club met in the economics cottage Tuesday for the May session. Mrs. John Brents, president, presided. Roll call featured “My most difficult flower to arrange.” Mrs. Dal Stanford and Mrs. A. J. Skeet led the program. Miss Martha Mote demonstrated flower arranging. Refreshments of cake and punch were served by Mrs. Buck Garrett and Mrs. Vernon Barnes to several members including Mrs. A. J. Skeet and Mrs. Nora Harden.

McLish John Brents Dal. Stanford A. J .Skeet Martha Mote Buck Garrett Vernon Barnes A. J. Skeet Dale Stanford Nora Harden Wilson Harden

Oleta Chambers Will Be Bride Of Jack Kiester

Miss Oleta Chambers and Jack Kiester plan a May 27 wedding at 7 p.m. in First Baptist Church with Dr. David G. Kfause officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Georgia Chambers and will receive a B.A. from East Central State College May 26. She is in the Baptist Student Union. Mel Clance, a Tulsa native, will graduate from ECSC in July and teach at Bitter Creek, Wyoming. he is the son of Mrs. Chloe Carr of Tulsa. The couple intends to teach in Jeffery City, Wyoming next term. Read the News Want-Ads.

Oleta Chambers Jack Kiester First Baptist Church David G. Kfause Georgia Chambers West McLish High School East Central State College ECSC Baptist Student Union Mel Clance Tulsa East Central Bitter Creek Wyo Chloe. Carr Jeffery City Wyoming

Lula Cemetery World Day Observed May 30

Lula Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunchroom for May session led by Mrs. Walter Brooks with devotion by Mrs. Charles Williams and prayer by Mrs. Chester Treas. Members plan cemetery grounds cleanup May 10 at 10 30 a m and invite helpers to bring sack lunches. They showcased bouquet arrangements and reports of household orders totaling 44 dollars to club funds.

Lula Walter Brooks Charles Williams Chester ‘Treas Jed Margaret Stettler Chester Treas Lula Cemetery John Harden Waller Brooks B. Mokell Charlie Williams Buck Sweat

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Suhrok Tate Qinet Rist Mamie Tucker Betty Marle Clara Miller Floyd Burk Newt Altom Helen Cox Sarah Jane Robinson Loy ‘Wood John Qualls Joy Roberts Jr Junior Northam Herman Miller Roger Layne Bonnie Murphy Casey Thomas Bryan Thomas Jerry Duncan Clyde Kendall WantAds M. C. Cox Johnny Shepard Hansel Burk M. R Tucker Leo Scott Sherry and Ray Lamb Pug Garrett Sondra Bud Jones Barbara Newby Charles Wood Clifford Lamb Don Henson P. Q. Hensom Karl Tilley B. V. Pandley Bert Jones Junior Willoughby Billy Jim. Robertson Barton Luis Meek Pia Lewis Etta Hightown Paul Duncan Florence Isaac Lester L Fitzhugh Club Lakeside Acres Club Auxiliary Dial FE Allen Pioneers Gracie Floyd E. W. Wheeler Myrtle Jones Minnie Pirr Lela Means Cora Williams Alice Isages Lois Reeves Vesta Stout Bryce , Luke Jessie Hensler Lela Lang Viola Brumfield Tra Myrtle Thompson Carrie Hensler Carrie Muse Emma Gilmore Edna .Lever Alfreda Darris Raymond Schofield Mabel Miller Isabel Gilmore Ruby Clark Cornia Powell Tone Gilmore Annie Jordan Ethel Alexander Bernice Kytle Allen Mr. Barnett Mrs Vernie Barnett Longines Wittnauer Lova Hamilton Elgin S&h Ality Gem Credit Jewelers Oxighoma McLish HD Club Oleta’ Chambers Ogae Sros PES Oklahoma and Electric G) Company
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