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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

3

Vanoss FHA Initiates New Members

Vanoss FHA held a regular meeting in the Home Economics building. A candle-blighting ceremony led by officers included devotional and program chairmen. Seventeen girls were initiated into the FHA, including Barbara Bartee Fat Bartee Vonda Bradley Bev erley Cox Jo Ann Daniel Patsy Farmer Madeline Heimer Charlotte Jones Jayne Jones Nancy Jones Myrline Kinsey Joyce Price Pat Tiffin Pat Duncan Jo Ann Jaquess Dana Ross Irma Sanders Doris Syilon Mari Wood and Linda Gray.

Vanoss FHA Familly Bobbie Sue Voylés Virginia Fowler Mary Dunh Norman James Mary Vanlandingham Madeline Gine Barbara Bartee Fat Bartee Vonda Bradley Beverley’ Cox Jo Ann Daniel Patsy Farmer Madeline Heimer Charlotte Jones Jayne Jones Nancy Jones Myrline Kinsey Joyce Price Pat Tiffin Pat Duncan Jo Ann Jaquess Dana Ross Irma Sanders Doris Syilon Mari Wood Linda Gray

McLish Club Meets Health Lesson at Home

FITTSTOWN The MecLish Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday October 16 at the home ec cottage. Devotional by Mrs Nan Forsee. Mrs Opal Brents led in singing. Topic Home Care of the Livek. Mrs Opal Phillips discussed Diversion for a Sick Patient. County nurse Mrs Robbie Eden and Miss Martha Mate home demonstration agent spoke on health and distributed leaflets. Hostesses Mrs Eucille Howell and Mrs Polly Hardin served refreshments to a list of members and a special guest sister of Mrs Harden.

Fittstown MecLish Home Demonstration Club Nan Forsee Opal Brents Opal Phillips Robbie Eden Martha Mate Eucille Howell Polly, Hardin Nora Harden Lillie Barrick Ruby Flinn Naw Yersee Hazel Glenn Susan W Whitwell Elsie Weaver Eded Miss Mote Nora, Harden Broughton Ardmore

Hot Dogs Take Beating At Stephens Farm

LIGHTNING RIDGE at J H Stephens farm a wiener roast and games were held last Wednesday night hosted by the Young People's Sunday School Class. Attendees included Mrs Arno Griffith Shirley Mrs Thelma Perri and many others.

Stephens Farm Lightning Ridge Sandy ‘Creek J .H. Stephens Arno Griffith Shirley Thelma Perrimen Sue Wyckelt Lee Jones Joyce Boyce B. B. Ownbey B. B. Ownbey and ‘Charles, Mr.and Mrs. Aun McCullar Stephanie Wylie Webster Gene Griffith Clinton ‘Seamon Wylie Jackey Shumard Mack Shumard Gerald Wanda Tommy Thurman Billy Howard Briggs Donald McNinch Paul Shook D, X, Stephens

Lingerie Pattern Ad Promises Half Sizes and Fit

Ada Weekly News advertises a tailored slip and pantie set pattern with PATTO-RAMA for half sizes. It lists sizes 12 4, 14 4, 16 4 and other measurements, pricing 35 cents, and directs readers to mail to TRIS LANE at 367 West Adams Street Chicago.

Tris Lane Ada Weekly News West Adams Street Chicago Minnis

Gaar Corner Club votes for school lunchroom coolers

Eight members attended the Gaar Corner Home Demonstration Club meeting. Officers were elected with Verna McCurdy as president and Inez Pennington as vice president. Christine Martin is secretary treasurer. The group voted $20 for lunchroom coolers at Vaness School and planned gifts for fire-damaged Pennington home.

Gaar Corner HD Club Vaness Gaar Corner Verna McCurdy Christine Martin Inez Pennington Paralee -Hisle

Frisco Home Demonstration Club on Health and Halloween Plans

The Frisco club discussed Home Care of the Sick as the lesson and viewed a related film by Mrs. Jack Edeh and Miss Martha Mote. Reba Daniel delivered the devotional with prayer by Bessie Baylis. They set October 20 for an anniversary supper honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lee Forehand and planned the October 30 Halloween party. Officers were retained. Simon Patton elected vice president. Members will lead singing alphabetically. refreshments were served by Thelma Lance and Simon Patton.

Frisco Jack Edeh Martha Mote Reba Daniel Bessie Baylis Lee Simon Patton

Beth Crabtree Honored On 3rd Birthday

Mrs. John Ray Crabtree hosted a Friday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Beth in Fittstown on October 12. Guests and gift bears included Joyce Griffin Bonnie Griffin Linda Griffin Shirley Braddock Rita Griffin Audie Griffin Betty Buttrill Judy Patton Eldon Griffin Vernon May Harris Bobby Griffin Sharon Kay Harris Phyllis Snell George Lee Penick Steve Snell Bobbie Penick Fred Braddock Kenneth Butt Till Mrs Lee Griffin Mrs Addie Crabtree Mrs June Griffin Mamie Braddock Mrs Maxine Harris Mrs Edna Burrill and the hostess.

Bobby Griffin Sharon Kay Harris Phyllis Snell George Lee Penick Steve Snell Bobbie Pen‘ick Fred Braddock Kenneth’ Butt- Till Lee Griffin Addie ‘Crabtree June Griffin Mamie Braddock Maxine Harris Edna Burrill Mrs. Crabtree

Lovelady News Highlights Local Happenings

Nora Ross reports rain brings planting of fell grecos terelos and mustard with hopes for a long harvest. Farmers grateful for rain as fall grains grow and stock ponds replenish. Quilting bee well attended. Mrs J C Moore plans more quilting next week. Bible Class led by H D Jones with a list of attendees. Revival starts Oct 21, next class Nov 1 at Mrs McClendon's. Local visits include Rob Ross with Jewell Moore and Fannie Watkins with Alvin Davis family. Baby news from Glen Leddy family. cast removal planned for Jaret Jaret. Nunnally and Estes Sanders recovering from injuries. Ries Ted Pendergrass in Valley View Hospital after major operation.

Nora Ross H. D. Jones Mrs. McClendon Edna’ Borea Ruby Denton Virginia Jared La‘yona Denton Ethel Jones

Union Hill Folk Pound Surprises Pastor Cunningham

A surprise pounding for Rev. Frank Cunningham and his wife at Union Hill church Thursday night October 11 featured well filled baskets of food, coffee and punch. Families in attendance included Nora Roper, George and Barbara Collins, Raymond Teel, Catherine Teel, Lonnie Cassady, Robert Golden, Earl Rose, Elbert Simpkins, Don Newby and many others who presented gifts to the honorees.

Union Hill Frank Cunningham Nora Roper George Collins Bobby Joe Raymond Teel Catherine Teel Ronnie Ralph Reba Robanette N. L. Garrett Myra Nell Bud Jones Barbara Benny Glenn Ray Kemp Lonnie Cassady Robert Golden Mike Linda Allen Helen Cochran Earl Rose Tony Wayne Braden Elbert Simpkins Roberta Buddy Albert Simpkins Don Newby Don Newby, and the Honorees, Rev. and Mrs. Cunningham Cunninghams

Randall Eugene Moore Born at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore of Worstell announce the birth of a baby boy Randall Eugene born October 11 at Valley View Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clare Moore Route 2 Holdenville and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek Route 2 Ada.

Herbert Moore Worstell Randall Eugene Randall Valley View “Hospital Clare Moore Route 2 Holdenville Virgil Meek Ada

Vanoss Club Votes to Buy Two Coolers

The Vanoss Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunch room on Wednesday. President Thelma Perriman led the session with a devotional by Mrs. A. H. Neel and minutes read by the secretary. County nurse Paralee Hisle showed a film on home care. Officers reflected were Perriman as president, Gasaway as vice, and Alene Miller as secretary. The group voted to buy two coolers for the lunchroom and served refreshments to members and two guests, including Mrs. Clayton Bishop.

Glen Cornell Jack Hust Alvie Johnson Vezlin Berger Bill McCullar George “Sitts Marvin Briggs A. J. MecCullar RH. Stephens Vernon Gasaway Charles Floye Jr Kaye Lorene McIlroy Polly McCauley Alene Miller Thelma Perriman Mattle Miller Martha “Mote Clayton Bishop Clifford Fullen

Shower set for Neville Penningtons at Ga ar Corner

Neighbors hold a come and go shower for Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington from 7 to 9 the night of October 19 at their new home near Gaar Corner. The community home demonstration club serves refreshments.

Gaar Corner Neville Pennington Penningtons Community Home

Oklahoma A State Hall of Fame to Honor Five Aggie Grads

Oklahoma A S M will name five Aggies as the first members of its hall of fame during homecoming ceremonies. Inductees will be recognized at halftime with a permanent display of pictures and plaques to be placed in the Student Union. Three to five graduates will be selected each year for the honor.

Stillwater Ioklahoma A M.alurani Callege Aggies Oklahoma Asm University Houston Aggie

Make a Blouse From Your Sewing Machine

Sewing center experts show five jabot variations to extend a fall blouse budget. Convert a basic 34 inch box pleat blouse into jabots with bib panels, tucked pieces, and collar options. Detailed steps describe cutting, tucking, appliqué, edgings, and finishing for distinct jabot looks.

D C Scaff 77 Closes Long Sulphur County Life

D C Scaff, 77, of Murray County died Wednesday in a Clinton hospital after a year of failing health. Born October 6, 1873 in Erath County Texas he moved to Sulphur in 1903 to farm until retirement two years ago. He married Mollie Birdwell in December. Survived by four sons Robert Davis Route 1 Vernon Ada Route 2 Willard Orvil Scaff Sulphur. daughters Mrs Lucille Teeters Paoli and Mrs Irene Kinder Perrin Texas. 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Service 2 p m today at Bohner Funeral Home chapel Sulphur with Rev Jim House officiating. Burial Oaklawn Cemetery Sulphur.

D. C O. C Scaff Davis Mollie Birdwell Dereatuy Robert Vernon Ada Willard Bohner Jim Oaklawn

September shows decline in non traffic deaths

Oklahoma A and M College safety specialist Dr DeWitt Hunt reports September as the lowest non traffic death month of the year with 28 deaths. On highway injuries 50 fewer than August, burns and drownings each six fatalities, accidental gunshots five, trains three, two deaths from falls and two from tractor accidents, and four other miscellaneous deaths.

Stillwater DeWitt Hunt Oklahoma A&m Hunt

Davis and Daggs Plead Innocent in District Court

William H. Davis known as Stoney Davis and Homer Daggs pleaded innocent in district court after long deliberation. Davis faces burglary charges involving a residence linked to Paul Henderson. Daggs also faces child abandonment charges and entered an innocent plea.

William H Stoney” Davis Davis Paul Henderson Homer Daggs

Norman Manager Quits City Post Amid Expense Dispute

Norman city officials accepted the resignation of City Manager Ey elt N in a dispute over his expense account. Allen resigned in a brief remarks at the city commission meeting, accusing certain members of conducting an investigation behind his back.

Norman City Post City Commission Eyelt N Allen

Embroidered Trim Draft for Lace Jabot and Bib Finish

The instruction describes finishing a bib with a narrow hammered edge and a lace edged jabot for the fair lady look. It specifies two pieces of late tie 4 by 30 inches, machine basting an inch from the fabric edge, and decorative zigzag stitching along the lace selvage.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vanoss Fha McLish Club Vasto “Pennington Lorraise Pennington Bessie ‘Bradley Vernan McCurdy Ada Weekly Frisco HD Thelma Lance Beth Crabtree Lovelady News J. C. Moore Rob Ross Jewell Moore Francis Boudreaux Fannie Watkins Ads Alvin Davis Momms Joe Parks Mrs. Parks Glen Leddy Rank Jaret Oklahoma City Mr. Nunnally Estes’ Sanders Ries Ted Pendergrass Valley View, Hospital Vrs Bettie Parks Union Hill Folk Pound Convaniant GEM Credit Jewelers Robgoblin House Stone Pen Wall Scott Pat Lorece Rich Ellis Edna Johnson Vanoss Club Neville Penningtons ASM Dorothy Roe Associated Press Women's Editor Daggs Housepower Og&e Oklahoma ‘Gas and Electric Company
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