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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1961

Page

6

Wedding Shower Honors Dixie Truitt Wheaton in Stonewall

Mrs. Bob Curtis and others hosted a miscellaneous wedding shower for Dixie Truitt Wheaton, bride of Lee Wheaton, at the First Baptist Church reception hall in Stonewall. A pink and white theme featured white cutwork linen, pink accents, and a pink punch and white cake. Dozens of guests and family members attended, with Janey Underhill registering guests and Miss Underhill among the host committee.

Bob Curtis Stonewall Othal Kiser Pontotoc Monroe Hodges Drexel Dixie ‘Ruitt Wheaton Lee Wheaton First Baptist Church of Janey Underhill Kiser Wheaton

Eaton Kimbrough Lands Good Kok In Broadway Production

Clint Kimbrough, active on Broadway, lands a good juvenile lead in Look Weve Come Through, set to premier Oct. 24 at Hadison. The Oklahoma native and Academy of Dramatic Arts graduate previously starred in The Last Chance GE Theater, Our Town on off Broadway, US Steel Hour infant Alfred Hitchcock thrillers, and notable TV dramas.

Clinton Kimbriough the Hadison Clinton George” Gibbs Ores Signal Corps New York Academy of Dramatic Arts Clim Louis Clinton Clint Kimbrough

Welch Tolliver reunion on Travertine Island set

The Welch and Tolliver families gathered at Travertine Island in Platt National Park Sulphur for their annual reunion. About 70 attendees represented four states including Mr and Mrs Joe Welch Kathy Joel Gary Rebecca and numerous relatives from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Welch C. S. Welch Gladys Turner Bill

Fitzhugh Baptist Church Ice Cream Social Hears Songs

Fitzhugh Baptist Church hosted an ice cream social last Thursday night. After cake and ice cream, attendees gathered in the auditorium where the men entertained with several special songs. The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Davidson of Latta, Rev. and Mrs. James Evans, and many area couples and families.

To Brotherhood of the Fitzhugh Baptist Church Jess Davidson Latta Evelyn Hodges Utah Wen

Rolf WMU Turns Attention To State Missions

The Rolf Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Union met Tuesday at 10:30 am for a business meeting and covered dish luncheon. The session included the Web of Prayer for State Missions with remarks by Marjorie Souler and devotional thoughts by Bob Simpson. Attendees listed include Mrs. Grady Coston, Mrs. George Lucas, Mrs. Herbert Griffith, Mrs. Ralph Burleson, Mrs. Leonard Etchi son, and others.

Woman's Missionary Union Rolf Baptist Church Herman Sigler Vian Tex Ralph Burleson Herbert Griffith Jerry Queen Web of Prayer For State Missions Marjorie Souler Bob Simpson Herbert Griffith Soutee Cecil Knight Rush J. McKennan Grady ‘Coston Jesus George Lucas Grady Coslon Leonard Etchieson Nora Etchieson A. J. Hathaway Jercy Queen Raymond Laseman Ethel Reed

Georgia Lesson From Mission Work By Girls Auxiliary

The Girls' Auxiliary of Ross Baptist Church met in the church basement at 6 30 pm Wednesday. Denice Walsh outlined Negro workers in the Southern Baptist Convention and Mary Nell Knight described the Negro girls school directed by Dr Nannie Burrough calling it the school of the 3 B s the Bible the bath and the beoom. Judy Williams spoke on Miss Freddie Mae Bason and Kay Knight shared the life of Miss Verlene Farmer a Negro missionary. Present were Judy Williams Denice Walsh Mary Nell Knight Melinda Butler Martha Lynn Herion Kay Knight Mrs Jimmy Freeman and Mrs Leonard Etchinson etchinson.

Lie First Baptist Church of Ross Jimmy Freeman Denice Walsh Southern Baptist Convention Mary Nell Knight Nannie Burrough Bath Judy Williams Freddie Mae Bason Kay Knight Verlene Farmer Melinda Butler Martha Lynn Herion Leonard Etchinson

Sharing Theme Of WMU Study Program

The Woman's Missionary Union of Fittstown Baptist Church hosted a covered dish luncheon and study of the WMU book Christian Sharing of Possession. Special guests were WMUs from Stangwall and Connerville. D. L. Stanford presided and prayer offered.

Woman's Missionary Union of the Fittstown Baptist Church Fittstown Church Stangwall Connerville Wmus D. L. Stanford Fittstown WMU B. ©. Dause H, Nm, Clampitt Elwin Haseltine Dause

Golden Wedding Joy At Ada On Sunday

Around the county items note a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. T. J. at Ada with Kay Walker Grace Black and others in attendance. Weekend guests include families of Ora McPherson Shelby Jones Guy Jones and the Wallers. Various neighbors and relatives from Wynnewood Fort Worth and Tulsa visited, attended church and rodeo events, and shared meals and prayers.

Ora McPherson Shelby Jones Guy Jones Darrel Phillip WC. Wallers Mee J. E. Wallers Tenryelta Wilburn Thomp Linda Kay Dennis Ray Wynnewood Beulan Thompson C. A. Pag Betty Bell R. J. Morris Mor H. N. Clampitt Maudie Morris Prigay Jimmy Reynolds David Oklahoma City Solomon Job Ethel Hageltine Alexander Nichely Christ Evett and Sons Mike Mat Igor Ini Mammon Cushing Jesus Evelyn Dickett Carl Vinson Mary Jones Okla- Us Bill Justis Em Cily Vrs D. Li Stanford Sam] inJaw Nathhet Burs Ninters Mes J. A. Skeith Pis Altus Yyop Dean Brfc Narnser Grace Black

Roaring Twenties Party For Ada High Alumni Returns

A back-to-school Roaring Twenties costume event honors Ada High School alumni. Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs Corbin, will depart Sept 16 for Columbia Missouri to begin as a freshman at Central College. Nearly 30 Ada High graduates attended festivities in 1920s attire.

AHS Mary Uarlien Corbin Fillstown Columbia Mo Ada Bigh Jeint Christian College For

WMU Meet Together For Mission Study Weekend News

WMU members gathered for a mission study weekend sharing prayers and fellowship. The event included guests from local churches and a guest speaker from the Assembly of God Church as part of Sunday services.

WMU Stanley Holiman Jimmy ‘Carpenter Harrison, Ark Carpenter Asembly of God

Unclear fragment notes from Roy Biv Rickey visit

fragmentary report mentions Mrs Qfal Stephens visitors in Roy Biv Rickey Ione family members Mary Henderson Kite Stevie Mrs U S Wall at an Air Force base Lenora Berryman Thelma Gannett Warren Dale Tilley all night fishing trip aligator gar and a small black bass mentioned as beatable by home anglers

Dling Qfal Stephens Roy Biv- Rickey Ione Stephens Mary Ag Henderson Kite Stevie U.S. Wallis Air Force Base Lenora Berryman Thelma Olan Gannett Warren Dale Tilley Ad Aligator Gar

Roff WMU Plans Prayer Meeting Program

The Woman's Missionary Union of the Roff Baptist Church led Wednesday night prayer services for the Week of Prayer. Rev. Jerry Queen led worship with a solo by the pastor, while Mrs. Arthur Harber and others presented hospital work in the state. A light culinary aside about canapes follows, ending with a prompt to read News Want-Ads.

Lester Faulkenberry Georgia Yarberry Don‘Yarberry San Antonio Tex Georgia Fort Mf Walter Worth Lario Calif Tjm Oklahoma Allen Yarberry Zeke Putnam Ia Youngins Fitlstown Henrichh Clampitt Downtows Eula Hicks Helen Fike William Shelger Aleta Austin King Bodallisaw Windell Briss Fark Aro Baylis Birindey Patton Getewell Alice Dawse Self Henry Clampitt Elviney Charlie Garrett Aetele Biyne Oklahoma City S. Sa J. A. Ing Skeith Nan Ruby Simpkins Ruber Ruby Woman's Missionary Union Roff Baptist Church Herbert Griffith Ralph Paul Heautt Arthur’ Harber A. L. Hathaway Jerry Queen Raymond Laseman Ethel’ Reed Leonard Elchie Achéson Grady Coston

Babys own plastic for diaper changes

Advice for caregivers to carry a large square of plastic in the baby's diaper bag and spread it on beds or couches to protect surfaces during diaper changes.

Egypt family returns from Texas trip

Mr. and Mrs. Olen Henderson with Debbie and Olan Jr. came back to Egypt Sunday afternoon after most of their vacation in Waco Texas. Mr. and Mrs. L F. Bryant and daughter Sandra returned home Monday from Pampa Texas.

Don Bowers Derrick James Manning Jimmie Alan Henderson Debbie Olen Jr Menderson Bowers Manning Henderson John Clifton Diana W. C. Clifton Jr Okla Me City Gene Sarah Hill Erick Norma Weber Charles Egypt Velma Henderson Olen Henderson Olan Jr Waco Tex Bryant Sandra Pampa Earnest Dew Edward Dew Ernest Dew Donnie Choate

Westview Revival Opens Amid Busy Week

Westview Baptist Mission began its revival Sunday morning with strong attendance led by evangelist and singer Rev. Bill Perrin. Becky and Jan Shellenberger attended the Firth annual quarter horse show in Gainesville Texas where Jan won the registered barrel race and Becky took barrel race for 12 and under plus fifth in western pleasure and fifth in showmanship.

Westview Lena Atkinson Becky Jan Shellenbergereft Gainesville Tex Jan Rose Clifton Bill Ada Shetland John Rutledge Jackie Johnny James Ronnie Shellenberger

Visiting relatives gather at J C Treas home

Visitors from Lola and Kingston called on the J C Treas residence Monday. The gathering included Mr and Mrs W J Treas, Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and Mark, Mr and Mrs Gene Treas and children Sandre Brenda and Gary, J Chouteau, Miro and Mrs W B Evans, Kingston, and others.

Gene Treas Sandra Brenda Gary Chauteau Frank Holman J. C. Treas J.C Treas W. J. Treas Chester Treas Mark Lola Sandre J. Chouteau Miro W. B. Evans Kingston

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