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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1962

Page

2

Affianced Pair Honored At Union Valley Shower

A prenuptial shower at Union Valley Community Building honors Ed Edwards Jr. and Miss Ja Ack Johnson ahead of their Sept 5 wedding at Kathryn Boswell Memorial Chapel. Guests and helpers listed, with a long attendee roster reflecting local families and friends.

Union Valley Ed Edwards de Insurancee Ja Ack Johnson Adis Kathryn Boswell East Central Stab College Hugh Johnson South Ash Edwards James Edwards Stonewall Route 1 Judy Scott Shirley Linda Sanders Betty Biggs

Leon Dennis and Fiancee Honored At Stonewall Shower

Miss Nell Woods Clarita and Leon Dennis of Stonewall were honored August in a prenuptial shower at the home of Mrs. Houston Owens. The couple plan to marry December 18. Attendees included numerous Stonewall residents and friends who sent gifts and shared refreshments.

Nell Woods Clarita Leon Dennis Stonewall Houston Owens Owens Anb Fink Miss Woods Mr. Dennis East Central State Deans Stonewall Church of Christ Oklahoma Christian College Oklahoma City Mae Christian Houston Owans Maudie Wilborn G. W. ‘Garnes Elmer Hall D. D. Duke Mary Witherspoon Sheery Gary Witherspoon Joe Fox J. B. Owans Walker Griffin Robbie Goss Roscoe Hall Eugene Woods Joyce Snow Zoa White Pearl Hemphill Marvin Dennis Joyce Ronnié Milburn Clifford Cottrell Brenda Betty Bob Fink John Clouse Mary Morgan Odus Wiles Tom Henry Ruby Evans Ethelyn Dennis Alf Mensay Madison Foreman Elmer Trimmer Ella Sawyer Gladys Hudson Bob Carter F. A. Wallace Cecil Bullard Vesta Lynch Betty Curtiis Leonard Owens iGrace John Osborn Allred Annie Drennan B. F. Flatt B. J. Jennings Uita Barrett Etla Flannigan Taylor Homer Burkhart Virginia Foreman Freeman Jim Wile Liams

Mrs Baker Honored At Allen Gift Shower

Mrs Nora Weldon hosted a pink and blue shower in Allen honoring Mrs Kenneth Baker. Attendants included Mrs Wilson McIlroy and others while a long list of invited guests attended, with a pink lace gift table and refreshments of sandwiches coffee punch and cookies.

Nora Weldon Allen Kenneth Baker Weldon Wilson McIlroy Edgar Muse Lela Long Owen Gilmore Bob Gilmore Cecil Muckeby Ethel McCormick Jess Moore Vick Lake Joan Lake Minnie Sori Allene Short Joe Sever T. A. Slotis George Watson Lola Dell Butler C. Cannady Riley Sorad Doyle Blackburn Hugh Bringon Charles Vandever Vada Shatswill Thomas Goodman Barry Bishop Carroll Case Edna Lieber Claude Hastings Josie Chiles Birch Walker Nora Ross A. Thompson Delphia Jones J. C. Cozad Lee Drury Bob Plunk Ray Cummings Henry Bale W. H. Daugherty Joe Russell J. J. Jones WW. D. Weldon Walter Reed Cecil Huckeby C. V. Cole David Forester Walker Miller Ona Buchanan H. R. Perkins Roy Safarrans Jess Mooratt Horace Hamilton Bill Orick Charlie Russell D. T. Autry Barbara Reed R. L. Pegg Vire Cil Guy George Kidwell Claudia Murphy M. L. Crawford Grady Ray Berniece Kytle Myre Thompson Party Blue Arthur Nunley Bessie Slaggs Viola Brumfield W. A. Cottwell H. C. Nickell W. T. Hooper Pet Evett Marve Butler Jr Harve Buller

Summers Chapel Club Schedules Local Junket

Summers Chapel Club held its monthly session in the clubhouse with Marie Welch presiding. After roll call and devotion, members discussed plans for the county fair and entries. Mrs Sarah Robinson led a program on footwear fit care for stockings, while Miss Martha Mote spoke on hosiery care. Hostess Mrs Pearl Jones served refreshments to members and guests including Mrs Nova Gray. Secret pal gifts were exchanged as plans for a local tour were made for the next meeting.

Summers Chapel Marie Welch Eath Sarah Robinson Martha Mote Pearl Jones Joy Tucker Dorothy Terry Juanita Thompson Dessie Light Johnaye Qualls Mote Nova Gray Nest

Terry Garrett's Eighth Birthday Party Details

Mrs W E Garrett hosted a surprise party for son Terry Glen Garrett on his eighth birthday, Monday September 10, after school on the lawn of the Harden City home. Attendees included Bill Cannon James Franks Charles Uhlieh Roy Worchester Shelia Flinn Laura Paxton Kathy Tweedy Rhona Jo Whittington and Ricky Lee Garrett Stonewall.

W. E. Garrett Willy Terry Glen Garrett Harden City Bill Cannon James Franks Charles Uhlieh Roy Worchester Shelia Flinn Laura Paxton Kathy Tweedy Rhona Jo Whittington the Honocee Ricky Lee Garrett Stonewall

Mrs. Tinsley Hosts Roff WMU Circle Meeting

The Joan Seaborn Circle of the WMU at Roff First Baptist Church met at Mrs. W. A. Tinsley home for mission study. Members prayed, discussed Enlistment for Missions, reviewed chapters on person to person enlistment and daily prayer for Falls Creek retreat, and shared a light luncheon. Present were nine named members plus Jackie. The piece also notes a separate item that the Seneca Indians of western New York will hold a referendum before Dec 31, 1962 to decide whether to grant women voting rights in Indian affairs.

Joan Seaborn WMU Roff First A. L. Hathaway Falls Creek W. W. Potts Jerry Queen George Lucas New York

Vanoss FHA Club Sees Two Nominated For Sub-District Posts

The Vanoss Future Homemakers of America held the first meeting of the term in the home economics room. Donna Isaacs was president and Kaye Roberts was elected vice president. La Donna Welch chairs the sub district nominations with Jo Gasaway as secretary. Voting delegates include Donna Isaacs and Judy Stone. Officers named: Isaacs president Roberts vice president Welch secretary.

Vanoss Fha Vanoss Future Homemakers of America Donna Isaacs Kaye Roberts Carol Gray Phyllis Summers Mary Cox Crookham Marie Welch Myers Isaacs George King FHA Will Judy Stone Cipher la Donna Wetch Mes Pat Romine

Ada county social notices of visits and travels

Local residents report visitors and family updates across Ada and nearby towns. Mrs Sonny Leader and others visited Alice Johnston and family. Sgt Clovis Thompson plans to return from Korea. Lula Grade School boys played Olney, 5 2. Bert Tinsley and J A Flood stopped in Calumet and Modesto during travels.

Bert Tinsley Calumet J. A. Flood Modesto Calif D. R. Clifford Clifford Clovis Thompson Edgar Cross Lee Gross Centrahoria Sonny Leader Diana Donna Kay Dicky Debra Donnie Ronnie Donald Beopits Ada

Local residents attend funerals and visit relatives in Ada area

Numerous Ada neighbors and relatives are listed visiting in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. Mrs. Frank Gideon’s funeral is noted in Oklahoma City. Family members from Ada, Center, Stratfford, and nearby towns are reported visiting, traveling to Atoka, Stillwater, and Tulsa for hospital stays, medical treatments, and social gatherings.

Carol Lyne Clay Leo Cley W. B. Privitt Oklahoma City Aurelia Maddox Tulsa Lonnie Haynes Byars Parilee Phillips S ‘Bil Clay Hobbs Ed Dunkin Wynnewood R. L. Wood Moore J. E. McClaren Olustee Calvin Pennington Norman Ery Pennington Bill Joilian Gon Lawton

Betty Canada Works in Texas Visit Sparks Family Gatherings

Betty Canada spent last Saturday in Fort Worth Texas as relatives Johnston and others gathered nearby. The group, including Ada, Sam Johnston and Davey, shared a birthday cake a day early and enjoyed dinners and activities with Dickie, Debbie, Skipper Davis and local families. The weekend featured bike and horse rides with several extended relations from Lights Ridge and surrounding communities.

Sam Johnston Tony Carolyn Ada Betty Canada Davey Francis Johnston Fort Worth Tex Davey Ale Ance Company Davis Dickie Debbie Clifford

State Fair highlights and community notices excerpt

The piece runs through fair features including Thunderbirds and Chuting Stars performances at the 1962 State Fair. It notes exhibits by Army, NASA, and an International Bazaar, plus a Centenial Civil War walk-through and 4-H activities. Local visits and social notes accompany the festival overview.

Air Force Precision Flying Team Navy Army Science and Arts Army Chemical Corps Federal Aviation Agency Tinker Field National Aeronautics and Space Administration Luke Fortner Fort Fra Fortner Clyde Brothers Circus

Local Visitors Share Weekend Calls Across Hart

Mrs J Stanfield visited Monday with Mrs M P Ownbey who returned from the hospital and stayed through Tuesday with her son and family. Arizona visitors Jim Ownbey and Vic ki joined B B Ownbey’s family, and Mr and Mrs Sam Wade from Chicago plus Mr and Mrs Ivan Jackson from Oklahoma City spent Sunday with E V Ownbey. Numerous relatives visited, travels noted, and phone reports about hospital blood transfusion reached Valley View Hospital.

Derey Penningload Calvin Wall Garland Pennnington Ning Ridge Ada Grant John Dixie Pennington Daector Jim Ownbey Vietche M. P. Ownbey E. P. Ownbey Jack Wright Willie Florence Ownbey Charles Des Oxley Bonnie Larsh Val Royal Isaacs Allenley 'S Hospital Jim Magar Purley Oxley Milo Pennington Don Henson Patsy Henson Milo Penningtons Wand Cliff Mears Farrell Jones Amily Etla Hightower Phylis Jones Ben Henson Fred Gray Clinnie Crow Patsy ‘Henson Jim Kight Scottsboro Ala M. D. Edwards Gary Texas New Mexico H. Edwards Clovis N.M Ray Johnson Kress Tex Amarillo Shirley Edwards Slaton Benny 5. P. Fedewards Inlaw Myrtle Edwards Batty Marie Tucker Oklahoma City Mrs Rance Tucker Alvie L. Griffith J. §. Stanfield iJher Ben Ownbey Sam Wade Chicago Ivan Jdackson E. V. Ownbey Jeff Fussell Valley View Hospiital

Roff Church Class Elects New Officers

The T Z L class of First Baptist Church of Roff met at Mrs. Kate Davis's home for the September business and social session. Officers elected: Mrs WW Potts president, Mrs Homer Hendrix vice president, Mrs Earl Brookshire secretary treasurer, Mrs A J Hathaway teacher, and Mrs Bob Simpson associate teacher.

T.Z.L First Baptist Church of Rolf Church School Kate Davis Bob Simpson Lou Hatcher Nora Etchieson WW. W. Potts Homer’ Hendrix Earl Brookshire A. J. Hathaway Lavena Scott Scott Davis Bd Simpson Nora Erehieson Lorena Scott Homer Hendrix Minnie Doyle W. A. Tinsley Margeret Clampitt Mary Phillips W. A. Evans Ethel Schidlee A. L. Hathaways

Family Reunion Held Sunday at Enis Home in Fittstown

Mr and Mrs J D Enis hosted a Sunday family reunion in Fittstown with attendees including C C Dunlap and family from Coshocton Ghia B Z Dunlap and son Tom from Oklahoma City Leo Dunlap Kay from Midwest City Tom Hall Wilburton Charles Brown Wilburton M D Meeks and Joe from Muskogee plus a nephew Gerald Dunlap his wife Kathy and Danny. The day featured visiting pictures and meals.

J. D. Enis Mike Karen Fittstown Enis C. C. Dunlap Coshocton Ghia B. Z. Dunlap Tom Oklahoma City Leo Dunlap Kay Midwest Tom Hall Wilburton Charles Brown M. D. Meeks Joe Muskogee Gerald Dunlap Kathy Danny

Allen WMU Holds Prayer Observance

The Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of Allen held a trio of prayer observances the Week of Prayer For State Missions with varied roles. Mrs. Tennie Kemp led the program and numerous members portrayed characters tied to nursing, education, and state mission themes.

Fhe Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of Allen Tennie Kemp Grady Miller Wmu Lillian Kidwell Patricia Allen Barbara Coachman Betty Kimbrell Joyce Narcomey Margaret Hullman Mercia Ludlow OBU Leona Dean Stuart Billy Forster Wich Baptist University Alice Palmer Helen Kimbrell Andy Thoothy Jennie Kemp

4-H Chooses Fair Queen Candidate

The Vaness 4H Club chose Donna Isaacs as its queen candidate after committee nomination. Eligible members must have a recorded year of work and at least one fair entry. The winner will be crowned Friday at 9 p.m. at the fair building and may attend the Tulsa State Fair with expenses paid if she desires.

Vaness 4H Ellene Ward Donna Isaacs Bilding Tulsa

Curtis Canadas Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Curtis Canada Francia marked their first wedding anniversary with an ice cream and cake party at the home of his parents. Attendees included Mrs Canadas parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Thompson Allen Harold Akin and Darrell Phillips plus the hostess Mrs Helen Canada and family.

Curtis Canada Francia Canada Lloyd Thompson Allen Harold Akin Darrell Phillips Helen Canada

Miss Marshall Teaches At Frisco Home Club

Monday session of the Frisco Home Demonstration Club featured a lesson on communism and use of information. Guests Mrs Myrtle Truitt and Mrs Charlene Pickens attended. 11 members answered roll call. A program on hindering communism in the country was led by Miss Jim Marshall with help from Mrs Vance Minor and Windell Price. Mrs Alvin Minor served cake and coffee. An anniversary supper for Mr and Mrs John Daniel was scheduled for September 22 in the community building.

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Myrtle Truitt Charlene Pickens Joe Daniel Dora F Daniel Jobn Daniel Vance Minor Alvin Minor Jim Marshall Boda Hisaw John Daniel

Ada Weekly News Sees Staffing Shuffle at Francis Desk

Mrs Vivian Marshall leaves the Francis bureau for a new TG Y store job in Ada. Mrs Bob West, a former correspondent, returns to fill the Francis vacancy, restoring coverage at the Francis desk and keeping the Ada edition well staffed.

Ada Vivian Marshall Francis Tg&y Bob West

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shirley Sanders Diana Townsend Carol Sanders Robert Sanders Carol Linda Mrs. Baker Summers Chapel Club Terry Garrett Mrs. Tinsley Tinsley George ‘Lucas Leonard Etchieson Jackie Ralph Burleson A. J. ‘Hathaway Mary , Phillips Lula Lois Clifford Tiana D. RB. Clifford Donald Brooks Thomas L. Brooks Greer Brooks B. D. Young Valley View Hospital B. D Bessie Weems Paul Johnston Debra Ann D. &. Clifford Roy Johnston Phillip Johnstons Bill Misenheimer D. 2 Olney Connie Jackson June Ann Waelechel Clovis A. Thompson Korea Japan States Roff Mary Laseman Elmer Young Okla Walter Gant O.K. Gant Frank Dryden Quannah McDonnell Ruby Dryden Frank Gideon Oklahoma City Gideon Ray Dryden l Irene Klutts Doris Stratford Jit Magar Owen Magar Abloso Ray Magar Center Esse] Magar Stratjford Verniece Dryden Evert Summers Mack Sampson Sum Rer Arthur Smith Vis Mers Hansel Burk Gaar Corner Eugene Summers Gina‘ Diann Mila Penningthey Jon Vinela Cathy Connie Clay Alfred Pennington Frank. Dryden Alva Johnson Grant Johnson May Bob Owens Fayetteville, Ark Jobe /Reed Mrs. Waller Morrison Waurika Jerry Goree Stillwater Oklahoma State Universty Jim Barrows Bethany Jessie Oxley Sammy Rayner Oakland Georgia Clara Wood Ollie Tucker Florence Isaacs J. A. Patton Judy Chi Lake Cage Texoma Gwnbey W. N. Isaacs Homer Wagnon Duncan Alvie L Griffith Mr. Griffith Joe Summers Anita Joe Pickett Mrs. Eyer Summers and Loren Hughey Lawrence Erey Ownbey George McComas Frankeis Woman's Missionary Society of The Raff Sportsman's Club Shelia Henson Carma Gray Bert Wright Ricky Corley Alya Johnson Zack Cartwright Miloeunington Joe Potts Don Henson Tues Willie Isaacs Jack Massey Mill Creek Gay, Pennington Jack Hete Lavonda Dowell Tupelo Peggy Johnston Carl Wofford Sonny Lead Grady Coslon Vernon Kenneth Former Donald Pay Brooks Domiler J. R. Kags Simon Young Elane and State Fair Centrahoma Carl Hill Cather Reed Johnestons Reed Diane Dwayne Cliffords Polk Cross Tupels Ray Kerr M. L. Thompson Gerald Black Fred Wofford Knox Lee Sweat Connie Donna Maysville Buck Sweat Ed Brashier Frank Holman J. ©. Treas D.R. Clifford Westl Germany Costons Mrs. Herbert Griffith H. L. Kinsey Annie Dunn Vaness Beulah Hathaway Mrs. Kinsey Etchieson Dunn Mrs. Hathaway W. H. Whitten Wesley View Hospital Jimmy Ward Baby Seminole Herman Ward Iaby Anna Mae Sutton Chris Beverly Janell Willoughby Buck Coley Macomb Mrs. Opal Ward Heram Johnnie Rosellus Herma Ward Rosellus Thelma Galey Ward Roselluses Ernest Miers Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Mee Edwards Arthur Smith Elva Morgan Kansas P. O. Henson Oma Jean Crawford P. Q. Henison Mrs. Elva Morgan Paul Young B. V. Ownbey Ruby Glen Dryden Manley Maddox Atlas Larene Pennington Wayland Linda Wilkerson Roberta Sundsy Norman R. L Anita Jo Pickett Linda Escue Mrs. Qla Hodges Phyllis Stratford Hart Vicki Greg Arizona B. B. Ownbey Paul A. Parker Algie i Griffith B. B. Ownbeys Greg Back Moncesday Anna Griffith Ross Virzil Scarberrys Jeff Fussells John Reed Thelma Jean Gerrett Sondra Ben's Waylord Gerland Pennington Mark Florence ‘Issacs Rew Bert Jonas Imogene Johnson Long Beach Grant,Johnson and Miss May-Johnson Bob Hatcher Albert Casady Roff Church Allen Wmu Curtis Miss Marshall Homes Farms Ranches Commercial Management’ Rentals Builders Olle Hamilton Bulova Longines Wittnauer Elan Gem Jewelers 7-Up Bottling Company
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