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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
12
A playful survey of summer produce praising fresh favorites like corn and tomatoes while sharply rejecting brussels sprouts cabbage okra and boiled cauliflower. It lightly critiques peppers lettuce and other items noting texture taste and practicality with humorous opinions on each.
An appellate court ruled that a Family Lawyer burglary case deserved a new trial after a judge mocked the defendant by saying honest people are in bed at three in the morning. The court stressed juror minds must not be tainted by judicial slight. The ruling cites the Supreme Court view that a defendant is entitled to a fair trial, not a perfect one.
The Ada Fire Department seeks men aged at least 21 who can pass a strict physical exam. A two part written test will be held at 7 30 p m on August 19 and 20. Applications are due by 6 p m August 19 at Central Fire Station 201 S Broadway.
Mild summer gives way to extreme heat and drought across western Oklahoma and Texas. Headlines note record cold fronts bringing rains, but wheat outlook falls 30 to 35 percent from 1970. Grasshoppers move north from Texas, then decline as rains revive pastures. A Stonewall tale about a shovel in a muddy mistake closes the reflection.
A Sunday school lesson on alcoholism contrasts the joking view of drunks with the real family sorrow they cause. It cites statistics on broken homes accidents and fatalities, and quotes Mrs. Marty Mann on alcoholism as a painful disease. The Jeremiah Rechabites vow to abstain from wine is noted as a corrective example.
Edward Doty of 1101 N Fran cis was named southeast division vice president of the Oklahoma Jaycees. The appointment by Jerry Hagler was approved by the Oklahoma Jaycee board at the summer meeting in Norman. Doty and his family moved to Ada in 1970 to work with Ray James and Associates, joining the Ada Jaycees in October.
A lyrical reflection on contentment when song birds sing and hills echo. Vignettes mix humor and aging wisdom from teachers, a married woman, a bachelor, and weathermen, ending with a wry note about a loan window sign and a recession as a low mood.
A cool front spurred storms across Oklahoma with strong winds hail and occasional tornadoes near Crescent and Tecumseh. Lightning disrupted Yale police communications and KTUL-TV in Tulsa. Oklahoma City saw up to two inches of rain in a half hour while Hennessey hit 100 degrees. Forecasters expected more thunderstorm activity later today and Friday with highs in the 90s.
A compact, older recipe collection detailing three dishes. First a muffin method with walnuts, eggs, milk, and butter flavored with cinnamon sugar yields 18 muffins. Second a yam bake with lemon butter, sliced yams, and a 350 degree bake for 15 to 20 minutes yields 6 servings. Third a corned beef and yam cheese bake combines minced beef, bread crumbs, onions, eggs, milk and horseradish, baked then topped with melted cheese and a yam layer.
Local social notes recount visits across Ada and nearby towns. Kent Atwood and numerous relatives share weekends with Manuel, Duvall, Hobbs, and others, with trips to Mercy Raceway and multiple gatherings at Ada area homes and farms.
Mrs Ira Wommack is home from the hospital. Visitors on Sunday included Mrs Eula LaBass Mrs Bonnie Yerby and Ronnie from Oklahoma City Juanita Scroggins Marlyn Sticks and Mr and Mrs Eddie Holland.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Brasfield visited his mother Mrs Ida Brasfield in Davis on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Bill Brasfield and children Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Johnny Brasfield on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee received a telephone call from their daughter Mrs Donald Norman of Oden Arkansas on Friday night. Mrs Elmer Lee received a call from her sister Mr and Mrs Hildry Brown of Santa Clara on Saturday afternoon.
The Rev Dennis Tate will begin his pastoral duties at the Baptist Church next Sunday with all welcome to attend. Rev Gene Poorman led both services last Sunday. Barbra Gantt and Ann Ross sang for the morning service. Frankie Sims had Happy Birthday sung. Mrs G W Crossen went to Ardmore Monday for a sick relative. Shelley Ross visited with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Bob Ross. Visiting in the Harvey Baker home were Mr and Mrs Barney Baker Sulphur and Mr and Mrs Curtis Ross and family. Extension homemakers met for their monthly lunchroom gathering with four members present Theta Massey led the lesson on antiques and showed a 100 year old doll. Next meeting is Sept 13 with plans for the Sept 15 Fair at the Club house.
Kenny Abbott and Craig Gallagher with their Joe Abbott travel to Ardmore to catch a train to Houston marking their first rail journey. Mike Maner of Tacoma is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland. Gerald Brasher and his wife were at Valley View Hospital with Mrs Estes Brasher after a heart attack.
Mark and Melanie Brashier visit Conrad Massey home while Mr and Mrs Soloman Gantt visit in Waco Texas with sister and family Mr and Mrs Gaylor Melton. Norma Poorman visited Barbara Gantt Friday evening.
C. S. Blondell of Wichita Falls Texas is visiting his brothers and families Mr and Mrs Otis Blondell and Bill Blondell who are now home from the hospital Albert Flowers and children visited in the Owen Magar home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Vasco Moore spent the weekend in Arkansas visiting their son and family Mr and Mrs Joe Moore. Mr and Mrs Perry Don Ross and family visited Mr and Mrs Gary Smith in Moore Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Lydell Maxwell visited recently in the Conrad Massey home.
Mrs. Theta Massey attended a supper at the home of Mrs. Bess Merliss in Okmulgee on Tuesday. Also present were Mrs. EthEl Mitchell, Mrs. T. C. Marshall, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank.
Recent guests visiting T. P. Daniels included son T. G. Daniel and Leroy from Big Springs Texas and daughter with E L Sweat family from Charlottesville Virginia, plus Mrs Daniel’s brother Leroy Patton from Citrus Heights California. Mrs H L Davis returned Thursday after summer visits with nieces in Edmond and Woodward. Bill Newport family from Yukon attended church and visited Caldwell household in Susan and Taylor. Lee Carney from Homer Oklahoma stayed with Leon McMinn as Ruth Ann Gray visited Cecil Bullard and Eula Davis. Paul Ellis won a five dollar drawing Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Bodie Hisan and granddaughter Dawna Bashiers visited Yellowstone National Park and Disneyland last week. Dwight King stayed Tuesday night with his parents Mr and Mrs A B King in Carol and Aleta. Dwight works in Milford Texas. Mr and Mrs Jimmie Yeager with David Jimmy and Debbie Edmond spent the weekend at Mrs Cad Davis home.
Mr and Mrs Charles Coy were injured in a car accident near an unspecified location and hospitalized. Authorities confirmed both remain in stable condition as recovery starts. Further details were not disclosed.
Capt Harry Jo Anderson and Mrs Anderson along with Shelley returned to their Ft. Benning residence after a two week visit at the homes of Mrs Nix and Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson and family. The Andersons are Stonewall graduates.
A. N. John Cameron of Barbers Point Hawaii, son of Mr and Mrs E M Cameron, leaves after a two week visit with his parents. He has been stationed in Hawaii since July 1969 serving in the U S Navy.
Mr and Mrs L D Brady welcome baby boy born August 3 naming him Michael Dale. Grandparents include Mrs Minnie Dale on the maternal side and Mr and Mrs H R Brady on the paternal side.
Mrs Inez Gibson was discharged from Valley View Hospital on Monday following an earlier surgical operation.
The Rev. Orval Romines reports Sunday school attendance of 71. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Edward Lee Cameron Castle and John Cameron Hawaii. Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks stayed last week with their daughter Mrs Jim Riley John and Susan Norman.
Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rowe were Mrs. Lindon Ogee and Mrs. Albin Ogee. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Trammell, Holdenville, spent Friday in the Rowe home. The Rev. Sam Newberry teaches a youth class at Silom Springs Ark this week. The Rev. Steve Lilley will lead midweek services Wednesday night. Thanks to Odus Wiles, our new Ada WEEKLY subscriber for this week. There will be an association fellowship meeting at the Free Will Baptist Aug 4 at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
The Rev. Sam Newbery reports Sunday school attendance of 44. Visitors at services include the Rev. and Mrs. Dal Newbery and family from Okmulgee, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin and family from Enid, and Yvonne Cattlett from Tulsa.
Visiting in the home of the Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley were Mr and Mrs Orville Woolley and Mrs and Mrs Virgil Shannon. First Baptist Church reported 70 in Sunday school and several visitors. The Rev Exter Kenny Harrison Aleta King and Scott Brady spent last week at Falls Creek. Guests at the Buzbee home included their daughter, Mr and Mrs Bill Parrott, and granddaughter Mrs Eddie Lemons.
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