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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1970

Page

6

Ladys Time Better Spent A-Working

Prof John M Welch of the University of Missouri argues women benefit from working outside the home and dining out. He notes rising restaurant use due to urbanization and working women, with atmosphere and service as key draws. He compares home cooking costs to eating out and suggests higher dining out prevalence.

Louisville, Ky John M. Welch University of Missouri Columbia, Mo. University Welch America

Mine mule goes the way of the milk wagon

In Pittsburgh AP reports that mine power shifted from horses to electric shuttle cars. By the mid-1920s thousands of animals were used in coal mines. today only a stray few remain as electrically powered shuttle cars replace horse power, handling loads up to ten tons.

Pittsburgh Joy Manufacturing Co

Dwarves Find Opportunity In Little People

Dale Paullin, 4-foot-5, Iowa state coordinator for Little People of America, describes the group founded in 1960 to help short people overcome insecurities. He details the national reach, adoption efforts, clinics, and the goal of helping families and individuals through conventions and support networks. Paullin highlights life with his wife Mercedes, and the group’s broad mission of equality and opportunity.

Marshalltown Iowa Dale Paullin Little People of America Inc Paullin LPA Billy Barter Mercedes Des Moines America Portland Ore Paul Lin

Francis Alumni Reunion Draws About 300 Attend

About 300 people attended the Francis Homecoming Banquet sponsored by the Francis Alumni Association. Officers elected for 1971 include Reuben Chandler as president Ollie Roberts as vice president and Clara Bell Smith as secretary. The event marked the largest Francis gathering in years with attendees from nine states and multiple families connected to the school.

Francis A. L Mary Bingham Los Angeles Reuben Chandler Ollie Roberts Ada Clara Bell Smith

Ground Beef Can Be Used Many Ways

Ground beef brings variety to the table with Phyll's Meatballs and Eggplant Salad Bowl. The recipe makes 12 paprika rolled meat balls browned in oil, then simmered with onion and eggplant about 30 minutes for four servings.

Cecily Brownstone Phyll

Queen Coronation Promises Highlight of FFA Banquet

Konawa School's Future Farmers of America chapter will hold its annual banquet in the high school gymnasium on April 21. Chapter advisor C. W. Bruton invites all interested in agriculture to attend and bring cutlery with enough food for their family. The queen coronation is the highlight of the evening.

Future Farmers of America Konawa School C. W. Bruton Bruton FTA

New Beer Bottles Have Arty Look

The Glass Container Manufacturers Institute notes that modern beer bottles are increasingly customized and sculpted in the style of 17th century hand blown glass. Brewers seek distinct branding to set their products apart.

New York Glass Container Manufacturers Institute

Miss Clifford Plans June 4 Wedding in Tupelo

Miss Debbie Kay Clifford and Davey Johnston have chosen June 4 for their wedding at 8 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Tupelo. Clifford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford, Tupelo, is a Tupelo High School senior. Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnston, north of Tupelo, is a 1967 Tupelo High School graduate now employed by Missouri Pacific Railway. A reception will follow. friends and relatives invited.

Debbie Kay Clifford Davey Johnston First Baptist Church Tupelo Miss Clifford D. R. Clifford Tupelo High School Mr. Johnston Ben Johnston Missouri-Pacific Railway Company

Frisco Extension Home Makers Study Lawn Care

The Frisco Extension Home Makers Group met April 9 in the community building with six members present. President Mrs. Wendell Price presided, Dora Daniel led the devotion, and the lesson on lawn care covered mowing, fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides. Hostess Mrs. Coy Byrd served donuts, sweet rolls, coffee and pop to the attendees.

Frisco Extension Homemakers Wendell Price Simon Patton Dora Daniel Vance Minor Boda Hisaw Coy Byrd

Feeders Day to Dedicate OSU Reef Cattle Facilities

After a speaking program in the Student Union Theatre, Feeders Day visitors proceed to the OSU reef cattle facilities three miles west of Stillwater for a dedication program. Feeders Day begins at 7:30 a.m.

Student Union Theatre Osu Reef Stillwater

Tupelo Honor Roll Names On Superintendent And Principal Lists

The Tupelo honor roll lists students on the superintendent and principal lists. Superintendent list includes Debbie Howell Vickie Parnell Brenda Sprouse Debbie Hammond and others. principal list features Pam May Floyd Richardson James Woods Marcia Harper Charles Richardson and more.

Tupelo Debbie Howell Vickie Parnell Brenda Sprouse Debbie Hammond Terry Bruner Tealie Sprouse Patti Fowler Charlotte Canida Wendell Ingram Kay Howell Sheila Midkiff Vonda Cooper Debbie Caruthers Karen Anderson Mickey Palmer Betsy Johnston Deloris Jones Pam May Floyd Richardson James Woods Marcia Harter Charles Richardson Vickie Horton Tommy Crane Hugh Cooper

Oklahoma FFA Convention Awaits 349 Chapters and Key Addresses

The Oklahoma FFA convention will host 349 chapters to conduct official business and witness awards. Harry Birdwell, national FFA president, will speak Friday morning in Fletcher alongside state FFA sweetheart Kathy Katigan of Wewoka. Balloting for eight state offices begins Thursday, with runoff Friday, and awards including Foundation honors and the 16th annual honor dinner Thursday night. Saturday features interscholastics contests with dairy and meat judging and the Farmer Stockman Sweepstakes Trophy culminating in national qualifiers.

FFA Harry Birdwell Fletcher Kathy Katigan Wewoka Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Oklahoma

Local 4-H Chapter Hosts Dinner With Catfish

The chapter honored Vanessa Rutherford Fred Duncan Richard Melton Danny Stone Mike Golden Regie Rowe and Don Keeling for roles in safety speaking livestock farming and conservation. Special awards went to C H Stone outstanding service plaques to Bill Ashley and Joe Turner and honorary farmers to Lou Lungard Paul Tucker and Andy Andrews. The meeting closed by chapter officers with 260 members parents and guests served.

Ireland tops sugar intake per person at 127 pounds

Ireland leads in per capita sugar consumption with an annual 127 pounds, 28 pounds more than the United States, while the United States stands at 99 pounds and ranks seventh.

United States

Parsley Garnish Placed Through Carrot Disk Hole

Create a spring of parsley threaded through a hole in a carrot disk to form a fresh spring garnish. This simple technique yields a visually appealing accent for plates and adds a touch of green contrast to the dish.

Twin Lasagne Recipe For Two Pans And Reheating

A complete two pan lasagne method with sausage sauce layers ricotta Parmesan and mozzarella. The recipe yields four servings per pan, plus guidance to refrigerate one pan for later and how to reheat before serving.

True Color Reveals Buckingham Palace's Cream Shade

London officials restore Buckingham Palace by washing away decades of grime revealing its cream color. Workers restore facade and expose the palace’s true hue after years of dirt buildup.

London Buckingham Palace Palace

Man Dies After Fall From Ladder While Stealing Eggs

In Eisenstadt Austria a man attempting to steal eggs from a neighbor’s hen coop fell from a ladder and died later from internal injuries. Police said there was no real need to steal and suggested he watched a sport, implying a misjudged motive.

Eisenstadt Austria

Festive Meringue Topping for Ice Cream Sundaes

Miniature meringues provide a festive touch for desserts. Use one large egg white, sugar, and vanilla to create stiff peaks, bake at 250 degrees for about 45 minutes until firm, cool on racks, and store in a tin. Makes about two dozen to top ice cream or serve as cookies.

Vinegar Added To Water Helps Keep Peach Eggs From Spreading

A tip suggests adding a few drops of vinegar to the cooking water to prevent the whites of peach eggs from spreading during cooking. This simple method aims to improve appearance and texture in boiled eggs.

What Fun 23 Stuck In The Elevator

Eighth graders from the Peck School Morristown N J travel to Washington and visit their congressman Their school paper recounts a trip that included an elevator incident in the Rayburn Building with 23 students on board.

Washington Peck School Morristown N.J Rayburn Building

We’re Stuck in an Elevator On the 2nd Floor

People inside Elevator 7B press for air and safety as tensions rise. A plan to open doors offers a momentary relief while a passerby phones for help. The group, 23 people, remains hopeful as the shaft view and fan noise provide mixed reassurance.

Washington

Kentucky Seeks Snow Resort Investment in Harlan County

The Kentucky Department of Commerce advised potential entrepreneurs that up to 3 million dollars could finance a ski resort in Harlan County. Talks with several prospects yielded no firm commitment. A report by University of Kentucky researchers Doyle Cook and John Baxter suggested Big Black Mountain could support manufactured snow skiing, noting weather parallels to New England ski areas.

Harlan, Ky Kentucky Department of Commerce Harlan County Appalachia University of Kentucky Doyle Cook John S. Baxter Cook Baxter Big Black Mountain Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut

Children march to reopen Greenford school

Sally Wilson ten led a group of about a dozen friends in a protest to bring striking teachers back to work in Greenford England. The girl said we want our school open and that housework with her mother is no substitute for lessons with the teacher.

Greenford England Sally Wilson Sally

Lena River Frozen Most of Each Year in Siberia

The Lena River, eastern Siberia's chief waterway, remains ice bound for over 200 days annually, shaping transport, commerce, and seasonal life in the region.

Lena River Siberia

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Karen Buchanan Jan Smith Joe Vandever Charles Bedow Owatonna C. C. Salter Hazel Nelson Huckins Grace Rushing Moore Gale Patterson Lea Leon Lance Charles Shockley Dave Watson Dick Henson Roy Wilcoxson Board of Education Phyll’s Frisco Group Vaness Ireland Associated Press Food David Malin Kentucky
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