Published: March 19, 2008 11:10 am      

Club news March 18, 2008

ADA — Happy Elders of Asbury United Methodist Church met Feb. 12 in the Family Life Center for a covered dish luncheon.

Judy Quaid decorated the room with a Valentine motif.

Carol Reich spoke about Abraham Lincoln’s life and his faith in God. Ruth Timmons led the group in singing three songs. Joe Jared said the prayer.

Attending were Orval and Lorene Ballard, Joe and Joyce Jared, Ethel and Lattie Jones, Betty and John Binkley, George and Carol Reich, Eddy and Merle Ballard, Liz Chandler, Charlotte Platt, Judy and Tom Quaid, Leslie Carley, Nancy Phillips, Mary Black, Ruth Timmons and Mary Murray.

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Happy Elders of Asbury United Methodist Church met March 11 for a covered dish luncheon in the Family Life Center. The room was decorated with green shamrocks depicting a motif of St. Patrick’s Day. Carol Reich, pastor, gave a biography of St. Patrick.

Attending were J.E. and Barbara Quinton, Orville and Lorene Ballard, George and Carol Reich, John and Betty Binkley, Liz Chandler, Mary F. Murray, Judy and Tom Quaid, Emily Stephens, Leslie Carley, Burl and Dru Webb, Ruth S. Timmons, Mary Black, Joe and Joyce Jared, Latti and Ethel Jones and Brandon Webb.



Precepter Delta Phi

ADA — Preceptor Delta Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Feb. 12 in the home of Betty Rennke for its regular monthly meeting.

President Juanita True called the meeting to order and members stood for the opening ritual. Lucille Collins called roll and read the minutes of the January meeting in the absence of June Cope, secretary, who is recuperating from a broken hip.

The International Endowment Fund was discussed but tabled until more members could be in attendance.

Juanita Sutton, Sunshine chair, had sent a sympathy card and a yellow rose to sorority sister Marlene Green who had recently lost a loved one. Sutton, representing the chapter, had bought cold cuts, bread, and assorted food items and delivered them to Green’s home.

Beta Sigma Phi City Council representatives True and Jean Erickson reported on Founder’s Day which is scheduled for April 28. The consensus of city council at present is to locate a place large enough to accommodate the four local chapters and to have the food catered. City council representatives have been appointed to secure both a location and caterer.

True reported that Preceptor Delta Phi had nine members present for the Valentine brunch which was held at the Aldridge Hotel Feb. 9. The event was considered the chapter’s social for February.

Bobbye Darbison read from the Gray Book concerning the types of membership in Beta Sigma Phi.

Renneke gave the program which was based on “Buddies: Good for the Body.” Group participation followed with each member relating what sorority means to her. Renneke then passed around “hug” cards. Juanita True concluded the program by reading a humorous poem which she had found in a Chelsea, Okla., newspaper. It was titled “The Flour Sack” and enumerated the many uses that “old-timers” had found for that then everyday item.

Renneke had prepared a sit-down dinner which was served before the meeting to all members.

The meeting was dismissed with all members standing and repeating the closing ritual.

Members present were Lucille Collins, Bobbye Darbison, Jean Erickson, Betty Renneke, Annette Rhoads and Juanita True.



Retired Educators

ADA — Pontotoc County Retired Educators met Feb. 15 at Ada Elks Lodge. President Ruth Ann Taylor welcomed members and guests. Lonnie Barnes gave the invocation. Copies of the minutes and treasury report were on the tables for everyone to read.

The nominating committee, comprised of Dorotha Fenton, chairperson, Trish Anderson and Jo Ann Hunt, presented the following slate of officers for the new year: President, Ruth Ann Taylor; vice president, Mary Scalf; secretary, Judy Hisaw; treasurer, Dr. Thomas Stephens. The officers were elected by acclamation.

Vice president Mary Scalf reminded members that community volunteer sheets were on the tables. They will be tallied and mailed the last of April to Oklahoma Retired Teachers headquarters in Oklahoma City. Scalf also noted that the forms for attending the state convention at Edmond were in the latest newsletter and hoped many could be there to support this year’s PCRE’s Very Important Member, Dr. Charles Barrick. She also stated the annual officers meeting is April 11 at Murray State College.

Scalf introduced the speaker, Tricia Parker, from Health Choice. Parker explained the different sections of Medicare as related to retired teachers state insurance policy, especially Part D.

Janet Gibson and Carol Winton had decorated the tables in a wintry Valentine’s theme, snowmen and Valentines. Sue Milner and Madeline Barnes won the drawings for the two centerpieces from the head table.

Members in attendance were as follows: Jim Barlow, Lonnie Barnes, Madeline Barnes, Doris Barrick, Charles Barrick, Billie Clay, C.D. Clay, Lucille Collins, Reba Daniel, Debbie Eaton, Sammy Edwards, Dorotha Fenton, Terry Ford, Norman Frame, Janet Gibson, Cloreta Gray, Judy Hanson, Judy Hisaw, Sue Jaquess, Marvin Kroeker, Barbara Langley, Aline Little, Ira Little, Rick May, Suzanne McFarlane, Dorothy Milligan, Sue Milner, Kenneth Murphy, Chuck Perry, Retha Robbins, Mary Scalf, Harold Skinner, Lanny Sliger, Thomas Stephens, Lee Sweat, Ruth Ann Taylor, Ella Mae Todd, Evelyn Tribbey, June Vinson and Carol Winton.



Ada Shrine Club

ADA — Ada Shrine Club held its February meeting at J.D.’s Cafeteria with president Corky Hudson and his Lady Johnnye in charge.

The club welcomed two new members, Steve and Nick Noahubi, who had been initiated prior to the club’s installation of officers in January.

Opening prayer was led by Lester Craft, chaplain, followed by the salute to the flag. Reports were received from the local Masonic Lodges.

Fund raisers for the coming year were discussed. In addition to the Vidalia onion sales, the club will be sponsoring a concert with country singer, Clancy Davis, June 13 at the Pontotoc County Agri-plex in Ada and a golf tournament in August.

Hilton and Marian Brumfield invited members to their 60th wedding reception Feb. 17 at the community center in Connerville.

Attending were Corky and Johnnye Hudson, Hilton and Marian Brumfield, Marie Wilson, T.J. and Phyllis Phillips, Lester and Metta Ruth Craft, Paul and Lucille Collins, James and Carolyn Tooley, Dennis and Ann Noahubi, Steve Noahubi and Nick Noahubi.