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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1958

Page

3

Hoot Rice Hosts Birthday Dinner For Larry At Wewoka

Mr and Mrs M FE Rice entertained Sunday for their son Larry six and his grandmother Rice whose shared birthday fell on the date. Attending were Mr Rice's parents Cecil and Don Rice and another brother Bill Rice Mrs Rice and daughters Linda and Sherry. The families live a mile north of town on the Ben Weaver place. Mr Rice works for Continental Oil Co. They have two daughters Barbara and Theresa.

Fittstown M. FE Rice Larry Mr. Rice Cecil Rice Don Bill Rice Ben Weaver Place Mr Rice Continental Oil Co Barbara Theresa

Mrs Kidwell Celebrates 84th Birthday

Claudia Kidwell marked her eighty fourth birthday Sunday October 19 at her Allen home. Family and friends gathered including A B Kidwell Oklahoma City, Austin Kidwell Ada, Gladston Kidwell Lindsay, C C Call Moline Kansas, Dora Jo Mossman and Mitzie Eldorado Kansas, Roy Saffarans, W M Daugherty, George Kidwell and son Mike Allen.

Claudia Kidwell Allen A. B. Kidwell Oklahoma City Austin Kidwell Ada Gladston Kidwell Lindsay C. C. Call Moline Kansas Dora Jo Mossman Mitzie Eldorado Kan Roy Saffarans W. M. Daugherty George Kidwell Mike

Easy-to-Knit Polo Shirt Pattern For Men

Knitting pattern No 389 N offers sizes 40 42 and 44 with stitch diagrams. Send 25 cents to Martha Madison c/o Ada Weekly News Chicago IL. add 10 cents per pattern for first class mail.

Martha Madison ADA Weekly News West Adams Street Chicago Illinois

Pineapple Halves Refilled with Curried Chicken and Bacon

Cut small pineapples in half and remove insides while keeping the plumes. Fill shells with curried chicken and top with slivered toasted almonds. Serve with steamed rice crisp bacon and pineapple cubes for a savory fruit dish.

Miss Marilyn Gregory to Wed Jack E Dunn in Olympia

The engagement of Marilyn Ann Gregory, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Gregory of Olympia, to Jack E. Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Dunn of Ada Route 5, is announced. Marilyn is a Olympia High School graduate and works for the State Department of Natural Resources. Dunn, an Oklahoma State University graduate, is an inventory forester for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The wedding is planned for November 8 at 8 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Olympia, with Mrs. Dunn traveling by plane for the ceremony.

Lester E. Gregory Olympia, Washington Marilyn Ann Jack E. Dunn John E. Dunn Ada Gregory Olympia High School State Department of Natural Resources Washington Dunn Oklahoma State University Washington State Department of Natural Resources First Baptist Church Olympia Charlene Weaver Allen Oklahoma College For OCW Chickasha

Party Honors Mrs Bowers 74th Birthday

AHLOSO a surprise party was held Saturday evening for Mrs Fate Bowers at their home. A huge birthday cake with coffee and punch was served to numerous guests including Mr and Mrs Boone Hammond Mrs Fred Bowers Dana Mr and Mrs Claud Arter Rhonda Latta Mrs Jewel Bowers two grandsons Mr and Mrs Jack Bowers Jackie Mr and Mrs Abe Dew Mr and Mrs Tom Henry Debbie Mrs Belle Scates Mr and Mrs Boot Bowers Ann Ada Mrs Mitt Looney Barbara Margarett Homer Tom Stephens Ada Mr and Mrs Bill Bowers Linda the honoree and Mr Bowers.

Allen Man Accepts Federal Position After Oil Company Service

J. E. Harriman formerly with Rob-Lon Oil Company and H. A. Roberts Transports of Allen has been chosen for a federal role. A University of Oklahoma graduate and World War I and Korean War veteran, he begins a training period in Washington, D C, reporting around the first of November.

J. E. Harriman Rob-Lon Oil Company, Inc H. A. Roberts Transports Allen Harriman University of Oklahoma Washington, D.C

Flour Sifter Needs for Busy Bakers

For frequent bakers adopting both a one cup and a four cup flour sifter makes kitchen tasks smoother. The small sifter handles delicate dusting while the larger model speeds bulk sifting for large batches.

Hardhitting WWI Tale IN FLANDERS FIELDS: The 1917 Campaign

Review of Leon Wolff's 1967 history. The book exposes strategic blunders by Haig and Lloyd George during 1917 and shows how English, Anzac and Canadian troops bore the costly Ypres salient battles. It blends high command critique with the frontline suffering of soldiers in Flanders.

Flanders Fields Leon Wolff Viking John McCrae Douglas Haig France Verdun United States No Man's Land Ypres Hun Bowie Fritzieboy Tommies Pop Poperinghe Wytschaete Plig Street Ploegsteert Messines London Nivelle Aisne Lloyd George Haig Wolff

Plan Pie Supper At Francis School

Francis School hosts a pie supper on November 3 at the schoolhouse to raise funds for the annual Christmas program. The fete begins at 7 30 p m.

Pumpkins and Marigolds Highlight Union Valley Club Meeting

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club met October 23 at the community building with President Ruth Stephens presiding at 2 p.m. Devotional and prayer followed by a tea setting demonstration using pumpkins and marigolds as Halloween decor. November meeting moved to November 20 due to Thanksgiving. members urged to attend and visitors welcomed.

Union Valley Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Ruth Stephens Cordie Davis Helen Denslow Connie Rothell Beulah Elmore Connie Rathell Bessie Story Helen Scott Nellie Miller Carol McCoy Bernetta Moore Ethel Warren Narrah Marsh Geraldine Spears Susie Wilson Winnie Turner Leona Thompson Virgie Wire S. J. Donaghey Ada Martha Mote

Palmer-Allen wedding weekend hosts span several states

Guests gathered at the Palmer home for the wedding of Miss Patricia Palmer and William H. Allen of Shreveport. Numerous relatives and friends from Oklahoma, Texas, California, and Kansas visited, including Chilcoote, Palmer families, Dr. Tementer and son, and others from Tulsa, Enid, Midwest City, and Ada. Several accompanying trips and church visits were noted.

A. B. Palmer Patricia Palmer William H. Allen Shreveport Charles Chilcoote Midwest City C. E. Palmer Enid Rena Ward Tulsa E. N. Dooley Jenks R. L. Alexander Frank Palmer Fort Worth Texas Duane Ross Imogene Mansfield Oklahoma City H. C. Kraettli Henry Wall Richmond Calif Edgar Brown Calvin Tementer David Wichita Kansas T. G. Purnell Wewoxka

Double Party Surprises Em BEBEE A Birthday Party

A surprise birthday party honored Mrs J W Braden and Millage McDonald Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs M M McDonald. Guests included Alonzo McDonald Homer Oliver McDonald Oklahoma City Leonard McDonald Center Derrel Cape Lynnia Horton Center M M McDonald Dennis J W Braden daughters Millage McDonald daughter Donna Spybuck Oklahoma City.

College Plans Campus Tours For Area Folk

Ada and East Central State College announce a National Education Week open house with informal tours at 10 am 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday November 11. Tours start in the Student Union lobby and end in the Faculty Lounge with refreshments. the event invites the public to see the college in action and meet staff. East Central students may bring parents to view facilities while 7 pm attendees join adult education discussions in 12 areas.

Ada East Central State College Roy McKeown McKeown East Central

Marriages of E. E. Morris and Ruth Lillard. Fredrick Wright and Frances Kight

Two couples announce marriage: E. E. Morris aged 61 of Oklahoma City weds Ruth Lillard 51 of the same city and Fredrick M. Wright 49 of Little Rock Arkansas weds Frances Kight 39 of DeQueen Arkansas.

E. E. Morris Oklahoma City Ruth Lillard Fredrick M. Wright Little Rock Ark Frances Kight DeQueen

Divorces W. C. Lebow and Emma Lee Melvin Granted

Divorce notices list W C Lebow from Myra Lee Lebow as a plain grant and Emma Lee Melvin from Charles Melvin as a plain grant.

W. C. Lebow Myra Lee Lebow Emma Lee Melvin Charles Melvin

Byng HDC Will Spearhead 4-H Club Organization

The Byng Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. C. E. Porter’s home with 11 members and 4 children present. Mrs. T. W. Henry was named to organize a 4-H Club in the school. demonstrations on table setting were given by Mrs. Dub Burns and Mrs. Francis Sherrill. 18 pairs of scuffs were sent to the hospital.

Byng Home Demonstration Club C. E. Porter Jack McElroy Jake Henry Meeks Oklahoma Crippled Children’s Hospital T. W. Henry Dub Burns Francis Sherrill Martha Mote Brashears

Miss Glover and Stewart wed at Ahloso October nineteenth

Miss Wanda Faye Glover and George Stewart of Ada were married October 19 at the Baptist Church in Ahloso with Rev. Lavon Brown officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Alice Glover of Lula, was attended by matron of honor Mrs. Jack Jackson of Stratford and best man Edward Stewart, brother of the groom. The Stewarts reside in Ada where he works at Dicus Supermarket. A wedding shower for Mrs. George Stewart was held at the Lula School lunchroom on Friday night October 24 with numerous friends gifting and attending.

Lula Wanda Faye Glover George Stewart Ada Baptist Church Ahloso Lavon Brown Alice Glover Jack Jackson Stratford Edward Stewart Stewarts Dicus Lula School Jesses Ernie McDonald Arthur Dennis Walter Brooks Thomas Fortner Betty Simon Young B. D. Young Lavoyce Rosco Curlee Polk Cross June Evah Johnny Sanders Bill Lillard John Harden I. N. Brooks

Newtons celebrate diamond wedding anniversary near Ada

Mr and Mrs A E Newton observed their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday at their home southeast of Ada. An open house ran 7 to 10 pm with family, friends and many gifts. They married October 23 1898 in Mountain Home Arkansas and have lived in Pontotoc County since 1907.

A. E. Newton Ada Canada Loman Mountain Home Arkansas Pontotoc County Pecan Grove School Nellie Dew Irene McFarland J. W. Newton Ron Newton Tom Henry Debbie Albert Dew Bob Roberts W. J. Loman Jack McPherridge Gayle Donnie Robbins Ollie Mae Fulton Perry Blue Johnie Boring Janie J. L. Boring Ed Mitchell Guy Marvin Ellis Ella Martin Ellen McFarland Jimmie King Kimi Hattie Hayes Virginia Bowers J. M. Caney Babe Soward Byron Norrell Jewell Bowers R. D. Loman Charley Molloy B. O. Fulton Abe Dew J. V. Newton Sam Dew Louise J. L. McFarland Dana Jan Ricky

Gray family adds two newborns with grandparents named

Mr and Mrs Bob Gray welcome a son Ricky Don born Oct 14 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. They also have another son Russel Lynn. Grandparents include Jess Little and Oren Gray of Center and Eddie Palmer of Rebee. In Valley View Hospital a daughter born Oct 27 weighs 6 pounds 4.2 ounces and is unnamed. Maternal grandparents are E L Crawley.

Bob Gray Ricky Don Grays Russel Lynn Jess Little Oren Gray Center Eddie Palmer Rebee Valley View Hospital E. L. Crawley

Old Gill Measure Note in Handwritten Recipes

A compact reminder notes that in old-fashioned recipes a gill equals a half cup. It clarifies that 1/2 cup corresponds to one gill for easier following of antique measurements.

Population Density Snapshot of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland covers a region roughly the size of Connecticut and has a population density of 267 people per square mile.

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Relies on Three Core Industries

Northern Ireland depends mainly on agriculture linen manufacture and shipbuilding as primary economic bases shaping regional trade and employment.

Northern Ireland

Cuba Upholds Hand Made Cigar Law

Cuba enforces a hand made cigar rule that requires all cigars to be produced by hand keeping about 35 000 cigar makers employed across the island in traditional workshops and small shops.

Cuba

Want Ads Get Results Just Dial FE 2 4433

A local classified notice promotes using the Want Ads service to find buyers and services. It highlights the phone line FE 2 4433 as the contact for placing or responding to ads.

Quick Gelatin Chill for Pie Filling

To quickly chill a gelatin mix for a pie filling place it over ice and water. Stir occasionally to keep the jellying uniform and watch for just the slight set before folding in beaten egg whites or whipped cream.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Granny Mrs. Kidwell Marilyn Ann Gregory Route Mrs. Bowers Hardhitting Wwi Palmer-Allen B. F. Gilliam Purnell Frank Reeves Edna Thome Los Angeles Riley Cozad Walter Watson Konana Mr. Watson Lennie Johnsons Bertie Tipton Noah Tollett Jim England Non Ralph Smith Longview Tom Tollet Gerty Jim Ashlock Joyce Judy Seminole J. H. Ashlock C. D. Wilkinson Tom Hughes P&s Hospital Holdenville J. W. Palmer Robert Sandra Elaine James Miles Lacy Wayne Mead Place Paul E. Gillman Fallbrook Gillman Armed Service W. A. Thomas S. K. Burks Shawnee Ray Cummings Joan Hokett Tupelo Pearl Gault Cecil Madden C. H. Hastings Dorothy Parham Henryetta C. A. Walker Linda Kay Joan Milton Clark Byng Hdc Longines — Wittnauer Hamilton Elgin Bulova S&h GEM Credit Jewelers W. Main Miss Glover Mr. Stewart Mrs. A. E. Newton Mr. and Mrs Ada Weekly Bottling CO
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