Farewell Shower Held for Mrs Betty Mounger
Mrs Maurice Current hosted a farewell party and shower for Mrs Betty Mounger at her Oakman home on Friday afternoon September 30. About 15 guests attended or sent gifts including Myra Berryman Mary Clark Velma Clark Mildred Landcaster Gussie Lillard Mrs Fred Poe Jennie Crawford Ila Pevehouse Angie Wright Cora Pendergrass Wynema Guest Inez Hobbs Myrtle Kaiser Dora East Sylvia Caton Maudie Mary Lee Caton Trudy Nance Edith Wommack and Flora Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Caton
Maudie and
Mary Lee Caton
Trudy Nance
Edith Wommack
Flora Carter
Bebee HD Club Sponsors Teacher and Sends Gift
Bebee Home Demonstration Club voted to sponsor Mrs Earlin Haskins at the Teachers Appreciation Banquet and to send a get well gift to hospitalized member Mrs Violet Hurley in Carthage Missouri. County Agent Miss Mote demonstrated re upholstering a chair and the club will host the County Council meeting October 14 at the First Baptist Church in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee
Virginia Tilley
Oma Hood
J. K. Smith
Earlin Haskins
Violet Hurley
Carthage
Mote
First Baptist Church
Ada
Geneva Haskins
Lorene Scott
Pearl Norton
Etta Hightower
Gracie Hayes
Pearl Wells
Jocie Thompson
Martha Mote
Dusty Lee McDonald Born In Valley View Hospital
Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald of Bebee welcomed a baby boy named Dusty Lee on September 28 at Valley View Hospital He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald of Bebee Rita Jo Williams was born September 30 at 1130 am weighing pounds 15 ounces This child is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Williams of Lula Mrs Williams formerly Willie Brooks The Williamses have seven other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McDonald
Bebee
Valley View Hospital
Dusty Lee
Mark McDonald
Charley Williams
Lula
Rita Jo
Williams
Willie Brooks
Williamses
Lillard announce birth of son in Ahloso
Mr and Mrs Lowell Lillard of Ahloso announce the birth of a boy Monday morning weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Lillard
Ahloso
Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Clubs Plan October Meeting
The annual program planning meeting of Pontotoc County home demonstration clubs will be held Friday October 14 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ada. All club women are invited and asked to bring a covered dish. nursery services will be available for preschool children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Shower Honors Mrs. Woodward at Pink and Blue Event
Mrs. Bertie Lee Woodward was honored at a pink and blue shower. Guests gifting included Mesdames W. M. Ross Ozbirn Ann Ross W. J. Raynes Ruby Deaton Boren Ruth Glover Dorothy Hodges Nora Ross Effie Lou Hudson Woodward Lavona Odessa Tex Denton Edna Boren Ida Taylor Virginia Jared Juanita Jones Shirley Chronister Joyce Woodward Pauline Young Ethel Jones and Mrs J L Henry who recently moved to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelady
Bertie Lee Woodward
W. M. Ross
Ozbirn
Ann Ross
W. J. Raynes
Ruby Deaton
Boren
Ruth Glover
Dorothy Hodges
Nora Ross
Effie Lou Hudson
Woodward
Lavona
Odessa
Tex. Denton
Edna Boren
Ida Taylor
Virginia Jared
Juanita Jones
Shirley Chronister
Joyce Woodward
Pauline Young
Ethel Jones
J. L. Henry
Harvie Ward Captures National Amateur Golf Title
Harvie Ward from the University of North Carolina won the 1949 National Intercollegiate title to become the national amateur champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvie Ward
University of North Carolina
Simple Slipcovers Give New Life to Old Chairs
An Associated Press piece by Dorothy Roe advises reusing an ugly sturdy chair with a removable slipcover. It covers choosing patterns for swivel or armed chairs, fabrics, trim options, and simple instructions like two yards of 36 inch fabric, bright twill, black and white binding, hammer on snaps, cording foot, and repainting with glossy enamel to refresh the furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Mrs Glover Honored At Pink Blue Shower
Mrs Johnnie Johnson and Mrs Leroy Ross co hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Clarence Glover Thursday at the Johnson home. Aids of pink and blue flowers decorated the room, games entertained guests, and cake and ice cream were served to about 30 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittstown
Johnnie Johnson
Leroy Ross
Clarence Glover
Johnson
Hialeah Track Tops Six Million in State Revenue
The Hialeah racetrack in Florida surpassed six million dollars in state revenue during the 1955 meeting, marking the first time the state’s take reached that level. The figure appears in the NEWS Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hialeah Racetrack
Florida
Mrs. Ervin Honored With Home Wedding Shower
A wedding shower for Mrs. Clovis Ervin was held at the home of Mrs. James Duncan on Tuesday September 27. Attendees included Mrs. Sybil Jones Mrs. Neta Goodwin Mrs. Geraldine Henry Mrs. Lorene Duncan Mrs. Louisa Pinley Mrs. May Webb and Virgie Webb. Gifts came from Mrs. Roy Choate Mrs. Annie Duncan Mrs. H L Corvin Mrs. Elva Lane and Mrs. Lois Meek. Refreshments were served.
Hart Community News Recap
George Myrick attended the Oklahoma City State Fair as a Vaness FFA dairy judging team member. Joann Myrick spent Thursday night with Jo Rita Davis and they both attended the fair on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Myrick
Vaness Ffa
Joann Myrick
Jo Rita Davis
Oklahoma City
Local Family Notes Highlight Summers, Wade, Ownbey Visits
Eugene Summers drives a new 1955 Chevrolet this week. Grace Johnson and May visited at the Alva Johnson home on Sunday. Sam Wade of Chicago and family stayed with his sister E V Ownbey, with Wade children meeting Nora in California at a reunion at the John Reeds home in Roff. Mrs. Ownbey is ill. Several women including Evert Summers and Roy Cantwell attended church in Stratford. Harold Davis Dick Stroud of Roff visited the Griffiths homes Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Johnson
May
Alva Johnson
Sam Wade
Chicago
E. V. Ownbey
Wade
Nora
California
John Reeds
Roff
Evert Summers
Roy Cantwell
Alvie Griffith
Joe Summers
Stratford
Harold Davis
Dick Stroud
Arno Griffith
Ada News Want Ads Sees Higher Returns for Vested Amount
Classified note reports investors in Ada see greater returns on vested funds. Local brokers cite stable markets and steady yield improvements. No specific figures given.
Revival Set At Vanoss Church
The First Baptist Church of Vanoss will hold an eight day revival from October 9 to October 16 with weekday services at 7 30 p m evangelist Rev Cecil Wall and music director J C Hynds invite the public to attend all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
First Baptist Church of
Cecil Wall
J. C. Hynds
Vanoss Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell traveled to Clear Lake South Dakota Monday to visit George and Mrs Cook. Mr and Mrs Earl Gasaway and Clyde joined relatives in Konawa for a Sunday gathering. Willie Orten and Barbara of Naples Texas visited Frank Rogers over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cornell
Clear Lake, S. D
Mrs
George Cook
Earl Gasaway
Clyde
Konawa
V. T. Gasaway
Willie Orten
Barbara
Naples, Tex
Frank Rogers
Vaness students attend State Fair Friday outing
Norman visitors Douglas Orton and Joe Kenney, OU students, visited Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers on Sunday. The two attended the State Fair with Vaness High and grade school students on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness
Douglas Orton
Joe Kenney
Norman
Frank Rogers
Douglas
Joe
Starns Family Visiting Seminole Kinship Ties
Mrs Gasaway hosts Mrs Starns and her children Mike and Jr in Seminole while Mr Starns of Mid-Continent Oil Co is transferred to Hominy. Mrs Starns travels ahead as Mrs Gasaway and Mrs Starns are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Starns
Mike and Jr
Seminole
Gasaway
Mr. Gasaway
Mr. Starns
Mid-Continent Oil Company
Hominy
Starns
Mrs. Gasaway
Mrs. Starns
New Subscribers Named for WEEKLY Edition
New WEEKLY subscribers include Mrs. Norris Hensley of Vyness and Dee Rogers of Dumas Texas joining the circulation list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Hensley
Vyness
Dee Rogers
Dumas, Tex
Della Jean Miller Honored At Freshman Farewell Party
Della Jean Miller received a surprise au revoir from the freshman class on Friday evening. The class presented a gift and refreshments were served. Patsy Clay also gave Della Jean a personal gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Jean Miller
Della Jean
Patsy Clay
Miller Family Moves to Broken Arrow Home
Mrs. Clifford Miller Della Jean and Dale left Monday to live at Broken Arrow where Mr. Miller manages a local grocery. They bought a new home there. Sunday visitors at Frank Rogers included Mr and Mrs Bunny Rogers and children of Latta and Mr and Mrs Calvin Rogers of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Miller
Della Jean
Dale
Broken Arrow
Mr. Miller
Frank Rogers
Bunny Rogers
Latta
Calvin Rogers
Ada
Mrs. Vernon Gasaway Attends State Fair in Oklahoma City
Mrs. Vernon Gasaway was seen at the Oklahoma City State Fair, taking in exhibits and events. Her appearance highlights the fair's social appeal and local participation this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gasaway
Oklahoma City
Local Families and Weekend Visits Noted in Stratford
Mr and Mrs Glen Cornel own a 1955 Chevrolet. Mr and Mrs Marion Chambers and their children spent Sunday in Stratford. Mrs Bill McNair returned to work Tuesday after recovering from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cornel
Marion Chambers
Stratford
Bill McNair
Dense East Pakistan areas hit 3000 people per square mile
In East Pakistan several regions reach about 3,000 residents per square mile making them among the world’s most densely populated zones. Authorities note heavy crowding impacts housing and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Pakistan
Johnnie Jean Hood Feted on 11th Birthday
BeBee Mr and Mrs H C Hood honored their granddaughter Johnnie Jean on her eleventh birthday with a wiener roast in their home Thursday night. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Jerry Jud son Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna Kaye and Sherry Hollis Kite Donnie and Darlene and Shirley Benny and Monroe Atkeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee
H. C. Hood
Johnnie Jean
M. C. Hood
Jerry
Judson Kirby
Brenda
Barbara
Ada
Leo Scott
Donna Kaye
Sherry
Hollis Kite
Donnie
Darlene
Shirley
Benny
Monroe Atkeson
U.S. Steel Used for Cans Reaches 700000 Tons in 1954
A 1954 industry tally shows nearly 700000 tons of steel funneled into tinplate cans for beer and soft drinks across the United States, reflecting a robust packaging demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Prehistoric American Grizzly Bears Weighed a Ton
Grizzly bears in ancient North America reached weights around one ton. Fossil evidence shows large males dominated habitats, suggesting they were top predators during the prehistoric era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Climbing Pole Tops New Backyard Playground
A neighbor builds a complete backyard playground from Ada Evening News patterns. The Climbing Pole, soon crowded with eager children, draws the most interest for its imaginative uses from ship crow’s nest to Indian fort. Pattern No. 154 guides its construction along with No. 153 and No. 152 for other pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattern Department
Ada Evening News
P. O
Pleasantville
N. Y
Donald R. Brann
Driver Escapes as Train Hits Onsite Truck on Francis-Homer Road
Frisco freight engine struck a stalled truck and trailer on the Francis Homer road Sunday night. Driver L Hass fled to safety as the trailer remained jammed on the crossing and the train passed through. The engineer said the train was about 40 mph. brakes slowed it to 18 mph. No injuries. The truck and trailer belonged to Burbank Rock of Ponca City, a road contracting firm building the Francis highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hass
East Seventh
Francis-Homer Road
Hass
Aubrey Mitchell
Burbank Rock
Ponca City
Francis Highway
Mitchell
Mrs Effie Venable Funeral Planned in Oklahoma City
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Gertrude Venable 79 mother of Mrs. Coy Mowdy will be held Friday at 10 at First Methodist Church with burial at 2 30 in Memorial Park Oklahoma City Criswell's in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Venable
Effie Gertrude Venable
Coy Mowdy
First Methodist Church
Memorial Park
Oklahoma City
Criswell
John Lee Reynolds Dies at 75 in Allen Home
John Lee Reynolds 75 of Route 1 Allen died at home Thursday at 6 15 a m funeral services are announced by Criswell Funeral Home He is survived by his wife and six sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee Reynolds
Route 1
Allen
Criswell Funeral Home
Lima Bean Casserole with Tomato and Ham Mix
A vintage recipe for lima bean casserole with tomatoes and deviled ham. Prepare 4 cups water and 1142 cups beans, boil until tender, mix with evaporated milk and ham, top with sliced tomato and American cheese, bake 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes yields six servings.
Attendance climbs as Eastern League hits new high
A total of 633,484 fans attended Eastern League baseball games last season, up 74,246 from 1954, reflecting strong market interest and expanding league appeal.
Greater returns to amount in vested Ada News Want Ads
The Ada News Want Ads report higher returns on vested amounts, detailing adjustments in value and implications for investors. Readers are advised to review their accounts and consult the paper’s financial section for specific figures and timelines.
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Ada Weekly
Betty Mounger
Bebee HD Club
Baby News
LEE
Pagelee County
Mrs. Woodward
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Glover
Hart
Johnnie
May Johnson
J. S. Stanfield
Pittsburgh
James Paul Mercer
A. H. Mercer Sr
Auti McCullar
Eugene Summers
M. P. Ownbey
Ada News
Vanoss Church
Johnnie Jean Hood
Longines — Wittnauer
Hamilton
Bulova
Elgin
GEM Credit Jewelers
By Ponald R. Brain
Harvey Shipman
Mattress & Bug Shop
ADA Weekly News
North Broadway
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