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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1967

Page

2

Vanoss Club Meets Tuesday At School

Vanoss Homemakers met Tuesday at the school for their regular monthly meeting presided by Mrs. Joe Walker. Mrs. A H Neel led a verse reading and prayer, and the group sang America. Mentions birthdays cared for, fair exhibits, rug purchase for Mrs Romine's home economics room, and a Crafts program by Auti McCullar and B I McCauley.

Vanoss Joe Walker A. H. Neel Neel Arti McCullar America Aun McCullar Anita Thelma Perriman Edward Coffey Danny Dennis Laura Johnson Mattie Miller Donna Rivers B. J. McCauley Laura Ezra Holland R. B.tiffin Gaylon Hooks Trina Kari Shannon

Janice Floyd Honored At Bridal Shower

A prenuptial shower for Miss Janice Floyd bride elect of Troy Manuel was hosted Tuesday evening at 11 North Highland by Women’s Christian Society members of Asbury Methodist Church. Guests and helpers included many local residents, with green and white decor, a lace tablecloth, and refreshments of green punch and white cake with wedding bells.

Janice Floyd Troy Manuel Don Henderson North Highland Women’s Christian Society Asbury Methodist Church Miss Floyd Charles M. Floyd Jr Latta Road E. M. Manuel West 2Nd Mary West Steve Vandewalker R. V. Vandewalker Clara Payette Dwight Smith Jack Lamb H. CG. Smalley Ray Sneed Marjorie Paul Landrith Aun McCullar Stephenie Thelma Portiman Edd Coffey Lillie Beasley Raymond Verble LuAnn Cooper Pete Winters Bill Smith Gladys Young Bonnie Wilkerson Gene Watson Marylene Eddie Ballard Charlotte Hopper Johnnie M. Platt Kim Rutherford Mable Delphia Jones Ray Stegall Logan Cornelus Hazel Barnes Clara Sires Ann Campbell J. D. Campbell Sue Ward A. B. Butcher Leona Kelter Clayton Bishop J. L. Scroggins

Pride, Inc Cleans Washington Slum Alleys

Pride Inc and crews of 14 to 18 year old youths, paid 56 dollars weekly, scrub ten worst poverty areas in Washington after Rufus Catfish Mayfield secured 300000 dollars from the Labor Department to fund the effort.

Washington Pride, Inc Catfish” Mayfield Rufus Catfish Mayfield Labor Department

Harris Family Reunion Near Francis Boosts Large Attendance

A Harris family reunion was held near Francis with 48 attendees including Mr and Mrs Isom Harris and their children Babe Leroy and Marie plus many relatives across Oklahoma California and Texas. The event featured buffet meals, photos, tape recordings, home movies and a long list of relatives visiting and socializing into the evening.

Isom Harris Francis Babe Leroy Marie Frances Harris Mr. Harris Tom Aee Harris Lester Reese Donna Visalia Calif Laura Roberts Melrose N. M Ted Lillie Scroggins Oklahoma City Dean Norma Jean Davis Robbie Brad Moore Johnny Barbara Yaesting Little John Bud Helen Rogers Sandy Lemeone Coy Henson Judy Atteberry Jerry David Quannah Tex Wayne Harris Holdenville Clyde Thomas Bert Christy Dianne Clayton Jackie James Ada Maria Roy Frankie Randy North Bend Ore Atteberry Dennis Harris Sherri Jones Allen Jorene Haris Rita Susan Tim Jerald Alex Harris

KHS Alumni Officers For 1968 Named

Konawa High School alumni association names Doug Walker as president for 1968 Paul Fallis as first vice president Gary Doner as second vice president and Mrs Herman Burton and Mrs Shirley Lane as secretaries The annual reunion occurred in July with plans for next year at about the same time

Doug. Walker Konawa Alumnui Association Paul Fallis Gary Doner Herman Burton Shirley Lane Konawa High School

Byng Plans Hexagon Building for School Campus

The Byng project advances with a completion target before the 1967 68 term. Parker James and Parker Associates of Ada design a hexagon shaped building to be built between the main school and newvocational facilities, using the old teacherage site as the central hub for Head Start and day nursery programs.

Byng Stokes Parker, James and Parker Associates Ada

Desserts in a Balanced Diet and Graham Cracker Pudding

The article emphasizes desserts as part of a nutritious meal, noting fruits and dairy ingredients as key components. Recipes include Graham Crackers Pudding with pineapple and baked apples topped with a honey nut mixture, detailing steps and baking times.

Remedial Teachers Set for Homer Area Schools

Tentative assignments for the new year name Mrs. Jean Nabors as reading teacher and Mrs. Betty Goss in mathematics at Homer. Dependent schools in the country include Homer Ablaso Francis Pickett Center and Lula.

Homer Jean Nabors Reading Betty Gossmath Ablaso Franc Eis Pickett-Center Lula

Daylight Traffic Crashes Overtake Nighttime in Oklahoma

Famed program paired with unstable government cited as contributing to trouble. Daylight crashes in Oklahoma outnumber nighttime incidents by nearly three to one, signaling rising risk on daytime travel.

Oklahoma

Crow Family Holds Reunion at Wintersmith Park

The Crow family gathered at Wintersmith Park lodge Sunday for a reunion. A noon picnic lunch followed by photos and visiting. Attendees included many Crow relatives from Ada Wewoka Lockesburg Tupelo Oklahoma City Arizona Colorado and Texas.

Crow Family Wintersmith Park Crow Wintersmith Park Lodge Ben Crow Wewoka Albert Crow Walter [Crown Ada W. M. Crow Bruce Crow Clayton Wesley Lockesburg Irk Cora Crow David Crow Teri Dianna Tupelo Lois Bowerman Nick Strawn Preston Norman Pat Goodwin Mike Bruce Angela Randy Don Crow Alvin Wells Eddie Oklahoma City Stanley Hightower Chuck Arizona Willie Adair Wildarado Tex Qwen Hook Bill Adair Amarillo Grady Loyd Rickey Houston

First Church Society Schedules A Coffee

The August meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church will be a morning coffee at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Ruth Rachel Circle hosts and Suzanna Circle presents a program titled Participating in the Joint Action for Mission. All women of the church are invited.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Ruth Rachel Circle Suzanna Circle

Midwest City Police Seek Suspect After Girl’s Disappearance

Midwest City police issued a pickup order for a six-foot, 190-pound unidentified man seen with a Midwest City girl shortly before her disappearance last Thursday. A 7-year-old boy’s statement led to a composite sketch. A car matching the description was found in Wewoka. its Shawnee owner was questioned and released. Pictures of the car were to be shown to the boy.

Oklahoma City Midwest City Brenda White Wewoka

Market Receipts Tuesday Steady to Higher

Receipts Tuesday were 2,000. The market was steady to 51 cents higher. Younger heifer type cows 16-19, utility and commercial cows 15-18, canner and cutter cows 13-15. Bulls 19-22.50. Good to choice steers 26-28, common to medium steers 24-26. Good to choice heifers 23-24, common 22-23. Calves: steer 24-23, heifer calves 5-26, stock cows and calves 160-225, dairy calves 19-24.

Latta Homemakers Hear Highlights Of National Meet

Mrs. Wesley Brantley hosted the Latta Homemakers Group and spoke on Our Children stressing time to talk with children and guiding them as they belong to God. Roll call featured Vacation Echoes from Clyde Casady about the Brookings South Dakota national meeting while Redecorating Old Trunks and Decoupage was taught by R G Kindrick. Guests included Jack Presley Bud Minor and Cindy. members listed. Cake and punch served.

Wesley Brantley Latta Clyde Casady Brookings S. C R. G. Kindrick Jack Presley Bud Minor Cindy Day Shortes Bob Mayberry Calvin Vance Leon Cecil Balph Taylor C. E. Brady Cal Aad

Cattlemen Tour Barbecue Event Amid Local Divorces Group

Pontotoc County Cattlemen plan a pasture tour and barbecue on Saturday afternoon and evening. Sherwood ONeal says activities begin at 3 p.m. with a barbecue at Glen McDaniels Ranch near Fitzhugh. The event includes a Ukrainian lithograph Easter card from Hallmark as part of a historic greeting card collection.

Pontotoc County Johnny Cooper Mary Lou Sooper Sherwood O'Neal England Christ Reassur Mary Glen McDaniels Ranch United States Fitzhugh York New England National Geographic Collection

Number One Ad Medium Reaches Most Households Daily

The piece argues newspapers are the leading advertising medium, reaching about 87.3 percent of all households on an average day. It notes readers devote a median 37 minutes per day to the newspaper.

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