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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1958

Page

3

Miss Albrecht and Mr Childers Wed in Oklahoma City

Vanoss announces the marriage of Virginia Albrecht and John Kenneth Childers on Friday October 17 at Nichols Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Dr. Rupert Nancy officiated the double ring ceremony with attendant Mrs Henry E Koenig and best man Joe Ross. A reception followed at the Koenig home with local relatives from Vanoss and Ada.

Vanoss John Kenneth Childers Oklahoma City Nichols Hills Baptist Church Rupert Nancy Virginia Albrecht Carl Albrecht Edmond Childers Nettie Childers Clint Childers Henry E. Koenig Joe Ross H. E. Koenig Vaness Glen Pendergrass Diana Lynn Choate Rickey Eaton Debbie Ann Choate Vickey Carol Eaton Jerel Wade Choate Joe Baker Bill Roper Jerry Beller Oliver

Red Oak HDC honors Mrs. J. E. Ballenger on 25 years

Mrs. J. E. Ballenger, charter member of the Red Oak Demonstration Club in Sulphur, was celebrated at the twenty fifth anniversary. President A. R. Lannom awarded her a twenty five year service pin. she led as president for sixteen years and held nearly every Murray County Council office.

J. E. Ballenger Red Oak Demonstration Club Sulphur Ballenger A. R. Lannom Red Oak

Baby Shower Honors Mrs. Lee Peterson in FITTSTOWN

Mrs Merl Os born and Mrs C E Stewart hosted a lavette shower at the host’s home honoring Mrs Lee Peterson of Tulsa. About 18 guests attended with games and refreshments including coffee punch and cookies after gift opening. Mrs Peterson formerly Joyce Harlin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Harlin, attended with out of town guest Mrs Myrtle Jackson of Tulsa.

Fittstown Merl Osborn C. E. Stewart Lee Peterson Tulsa

Wright Family Reunion Draws Hart Area Kin From Far Afield

Wrights and extended family gathered Saturday at Bert and Mrs. Wright’s home for a reunions with attendees including Meda Carothers Poteau Rosa Thompson Hart community Lomia Bass Humble Tex Eva Stevens who stays with Rosa and the Wrights Ida Bass Houston Tex Nellie Thompson Houston Bert Wright Corley George Wright Summers Chapel Alice Morris Houston Ora Willis Stratford Charlie Wright Vaness and honored guest Mrs Alice Bradford Ross a neighbor friend from those years as the girls were young.

Ie Thompson Houston Bert Wright Corley Community George Wright Summers Chapel Alice Morris Tex Ora Willis Stratford Charlie Wright Vaness Alice Bradford Ross

Shower Honors Lois Jean Smith Ahead of October 31 Wedding

A wedding shower for Lois Jean Smith was held at Ahloso Baptist Church on Tuesday evening at 7 30. She will marry Gene Thomas of Ada on October 31. Refreshments were served by the church ladies classes. Attendees and gift givers included numerous local residents and families.

Ahloso Lois Jean Smith Ahloso Baptist Church Gene Thomas Ada

McLish Hosts Schoolmasters Banquet

FITTSTOWN McLish hosted the Schoolmasters Club banquet on Monday evening October 13 in the school Home Economics building. Forty four schoolmasters attended a buffet meal with chicken pie green beans corn congealed salad biscuits and coffee dessert pies followed. Rex Morrison from Ada performed a magician show and the Coolley trio from Wilburton provided entertainment.

Fittstown McLish Schoolmasters Club Banqu Home Demonstration Club Rex Morrison Magician Ada Coolley Wilburton

Janice Floyd Honored On 11th Birthday

Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. hosted a birthday party for her daughter Janice on her 11th birthday. Six classmates joined after school, including Barbara Pinley, Susan Price, Phyllis Barnes, Patty Lamirand, Janice Stinson and Doris Pinley, for games and punch with extended family in attendance.

Lightning Ridge Charles Floyd Jr Janice Barbara Pinley Susan Price Phyllis Barnes Patty Lamirand Janice Stinson Doris Pinley Punch Jockey Janice Meeley Mike Tiffin Douglas Stinson Dennis McDonald Gary Larry Gray Keith Farris Sherry Sheila Pedersen David Davis Floyd Kay Randy Fred Gray Summers Chapel

Skilled gun makers of Ferlach forge 4000 weapons yearly

In Ferlach Austria twenty two skilled gun makers hand craft about four thousand weapons annually. A large share of these are purchased by sportsmen in the United States.

Ferlach Austria United States

Cuba Reuses Sugar Syrup for Yeast Feed and Fertilizer

Cuba, a leading sugar producer, converts surplus syrup into yeast feed and fertilizer as part of its industrial diversification.

Cuba

St Patrick’s Cathedral Encloses 4500 Seats in NYC

The cathedral in New York City is designed to accommodate about 4500 worshippers. The statement confirms seating capacity at the St Patrick’s Cathedral reflecting its grand scale.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral New York City

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club marks a strong 1958

The Vanoss HDC reports a productive year aiding school lunchrooms and community projects. Members donated to Red Cross and March of Dimes, funded a water cooler and basketball outfits, built lunchroom equipment, and hosted events for the McNinch Farm Sale Alumni Banquet and county groups. Seven new members joined, total 32, with officers serving and monthly meetings in the school lunchroom.

Vanoss Home Demonstration Club Red Cross March of Dimes McNinch Vaness Pontotoc County Schoolmasters Club County Council Farm Home Stillwater G. W. Manuel June Webster M. E. Hall Bill Mec-Nair Emma Thomas Roy Glasgow Clifford Miller Charles Floyd Jr Glen Cornell Marvin Briggs

Whipped Sweet Potatoes Turned Casserole with Grapefruit

Whipped and seasoned sweet potatoes are baked into a casserole. The top is finished with abundant fresh grapefruit sections and melted butter. A light brown sugar glaze bakes until smooth in a moderate oven at 375 degrees.

Spinach with Butter-Browned Croutons Delights Family

Creamed spinach topped with tiny butter-browned croutons makes a quick side that pleases the table. The crisp croutons add texture and savor to a simple vegetable dish.

Handkerchief Dancing Mirrors Traditional Greek Etiquette

In Greek towns girls dance with a handkerchief in hand and avoid touching a man's hand unless he is the intended groom. The custom reflects staged courtship norms and social expectations in intimate community events.

Greece

Goldsmiths link marks Canada’s first native born poet

Oliver Goldsmith, Canada’s first native born poet, is identified as a grandnephew of the Irish poet of the same name, highlighting a notable literary lineage.

Oliver Goldsmith Canada

Flavor boost from cream of mushroom sauce for fish

When using condensed mushroom soup as a base for fish sauce, add lemon juice and Worcestershire to enhance the flavor. The citrus brightness and tangy depth balance the rich soup, creating a more vibrant, well rounded finish.

Poultry Stuffing Flavor Tip With Aromatics

A simple method uses a half cup each of chopped onion and celery mixed into six slices of bread to create flavorful stuffing for poultry. The aromatics add aroma texture and depth to the dish.

Miss Nancy Choate Weds Gerald Allen in Ada Latta

Miss Nancy Belle Choate and Gerald Edward Allen were married October 3 at Morris Memorial Baptist Church Ada. Rev C Duane Riley officiated before floral arches while attendants and family joined in a reception at the church. The couple will live at 918 1/2 East Fourteenth Ada after a Lake Texoma Lodge honeymoon.

Nancy Belle Choate Gerald Edward Allen Latta Morris Memorial Baptist Church C. Duane Riley H. C. Oliver Ada Marvin Choate Painview Texas Lester Allen Clive Coleman Rigsby Leon Jackson Don Carmichel Bobby Hunt Jerry Dan Northcutt Milton B. Choate Lake Texoma Lodge East Fourteenth, Ada

Thieves Break Into Two Hughes County Stores

Thieves burglarized the Dale Melton Gaar Corner store and the Town and Country Store in Pickett on Tuesday night taking ammo cash cigars gloves candy and shells. A metal box with wrenches went missing from Town and Country. Sheriff Broadrick said entry was via back doors with pry tools noted.

Dale Nelton Gaar Corner Pickett Dale Melton L. H. Jaquess Melton Bill Broadrick Broadrick Hughes County Pontotoc County Atwood

Bullards Host Halloween Film Night at Stonewall

On Tuesday night October 14 Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard hosted a gathering showing several films mainly from the First Baptist Church G A banquet. The party featured Halloween themed refreshments including orange cake orange Kool aid coffee chocolate cake chocolate cookies and orange kiss candy with guests and Rev and Mrs Mack Coffey and daughter Mary Beth in attendance.

Stonewall Cecil Bullard First Baptist Church Shellenberger Gene Winton Bodie Hisan Charles Shirley Bud Brooks Ann Glenn Oakley Judy Barbara Butler Mack Coffey Mary Beth

Lula Club Prepares Alumni Banquet After Thanksgiving

The Lula Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunchroom with Mrs. Walter Brooks presiding. Members discussed entertaining at home and a menu planning committee was formed to arrange the alumni banquet for Saturday night after Thanksgiving.

Lula Home Demonstration Club Walter Brooks D. R. Clifford David Brooks Martha Mote Buck Sweat Brown Greer Brooks John Harden Simon Young Jake Treas Betsy Johnston Elaine Young Debra Connie Ronnie Clifford Betty Fortner Connie Dale Laivoyce Young Roy Johnston Johnston Sweat

Ada couple welcome daughter Patty Sue Ann

Mabry Pius and J. T. Tatum of Ada announce their daughter Patty Sue Ann born on Monday October 13. The baby weighed six pounds and is the Tatums' second child. Mrs. Tatum is former Sue McAnally of Union Hill.

J. T. Tatum Ada Patty Sue Ann Tatum Sue McAnally Union Hill

Turners Welcome Daughter Cheryl Lynn at Valley View

Mr and Mrs Jim Turner of Va noss announce the birth of a daughter on October 16 at Valley View Hospital. Cheryl Lynn weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandmother Vena Turner of Vanoss serves as paternal grandmother.

Jim Turner Vanoss Valley View Hospital Cheryl Lynn Vena Turner

Gray announce birth of Rickey Don and brother Russell Lynn

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gray celebrate the arrival of a son Rickey Don born Tuesday October 14. The couple already has a son Russell Lynn. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray of Center and Mr. and Mrs. Little.

Bobby Gray Rickey Don Russell Lynn Oren Gray Center Little

Local Couple Welcome Son Curtis Hogue Jr

Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue announce the birth of a son on Sunday October 19 at Valley View Hospital. The baby weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces. The Hogues previously lived in Oakman and now reside west of Ada. Rev. Hogue serves as pastor of Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Hogue is Vivian Jones daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones of Oakman.

Curtis Hogue Valley View Hospital Hogues Kathy Oakman Ada Hogue Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Vivian Jones Scott Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Albrecht Mr. Childers Red Oak Hdc Mrs. Peterson Wright Family Ada Weekly Aeea Joe Collins Cecil Jackson Vasco Moore C. L. Blankenship Buck Price Muriel Daniels Jim Dry Prentis West Jim Ross Annie Pittsenbarger B.L. Hardin Anvil Stout W. M. Ross Jim Green Kenneth Martin Wayne Davis Clyde Avery Jim Young Wanda Savage Bob Ross Bill Ross Curtis Ross Perry Don Ross Joe C. Moore Arvel Davis John Clifton Robert Reese Leon Flowers Kay West Conrad Massey Douglas Smith Sheron Beth Mike Oma Janell Martin Schoolmasters Janice Floyd Vanoss Hdc Carole Scott Joe Pendelton Kay Cooper Riley Young Elmo Fulton Howe Todd Collene Williams B. F. Lancaster Chester Williams Dock Tracy Clive Rigsby James Roper Coleen Williams Mrs Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Elgin Bulova S&h GEM Credit Jewelers W. Main Bullards Lula Club Mabry Pius San Antonio Wice
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