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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1969
Page
5
A column muses on information overload from diploid world news, the nostalgia of outdoor play like squishing and squiggling, and the shift from utilitarian camping to comfort oriented experiences. The piece contrasts past campings cooling off in valleys with today’s demand for nature plus home comforts.
A bridal shower honoring Londa McLaughlin bride elect of Jimmy Lancaster was held at the Oklahoma State Motor Bank. Dozens of relatives and friends from Ada and nearby towns attended or sent gifts, with many named guests listed by surname and locality. The event celebrated Londa’s upcoming marriage and featured hostesses and attendees from multiple communities in Oklahoma and Texas.
A collage of light jests and moral verses evokes simple pleasures and humane counsel. Observations range from a panther sign to crow chatter, golf banter, aging, and a plea for pre mortem kindness and cheerful words while friends live. Notable lines urge sharing affection now, not after.
Indian Tribal Jewelry may be the next hit in fashion. Madame Peral of Christian Dior returned to France after collecting over 100 Indian jewelry pieces during a three week visit. Her next Paris collection will use these samples to fuse age old Indian designs with Dior style. She visited Delhi Jaipur and Hyderabad to study patterns and workmanship and advised export suitability for Western markets.
Oklahoma City AP report shows over 8,000 workers in 34 western Oklahoma counties were underpaid by more than 600000, with Tulsa area workers totaling 789983 underpaid. Labor Department spokesman says back wages are usually paid voluntarily after notification.
Linda Ann Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders Route 1 Stonewall married Larry Don Bradley son of Mr and Mrs Dan W Bradley Route 2 Konawa on Saturday at Union Valley Baptist Church south of the city. Rev A V Smith officiated at 730 pm with altar garlands of greenery and white gladiolas. The bride wore a white peau de soie gown with scalloped neckline, chapel train and orange blossom crown veil, carrying pink roses with a white orchid. Attendants included maid of honor Betty Biggs in hot pink crepe with metallic paisley, bridesmaids Nita Bradley Tail Moines Iowa and two Stonewall sisters, best man Bobby Robertson Konawa, ushers Larry Waldroup Konawa Tommy Sharp Oklahoma City Ronnie Lee Konawa, flower girls Lois Canife and Julie Jo Pryor Ada, ring bearer Jamie Hutchings Ada. Reception in the church parsonage hosted by Mrs Frank Farrow.
Mrs. Betty Andrews hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Diane to celebrate her ninth birthday. The home featured pink decorations, a matching birthday cake, and treats for guests. Prizes went to Jimmy Roberts and Geneta Griffith, with keepsake favors for attendees.
The engagement of Bren da Sue Quinten to Dusty Lenzy Smith is announced. Miss Quinten is daughter of Mrs. Dorothy JF. Quinten of Ada and the late Grover L. Quinten. Smith is son of Mrs. Lois M. Smith of Ada and Douglas Smith of Stonewall. The wedding is Oct 1 at Trinity Baptist Church Ada at 7 p.m. The Rev. Jerry L. Wells will officiate. Quinten graduated Ada High School in 1967 and Smith Stonewall High in 1987. Smith attended East Central State College two years and is majoring in physical education. He is on active National Guard duty stationed at Ft. Ord, California.
Heads of several state agencies will meet with Budget Director Winston Howard to trim upcoming budget requests. Howard said the aim is to question and verify whether each department uses its appropriations efficiently during the 1970 legislative session.
Quick guide to eggplant prep and multiple recipes from the Kountry Korner column. Ingredients include lemon juice water eggplant onion ham butter cheese and bread crumbs with steps to peel dice rinse and season the vegetable before baking or frying.
The Womans Auxiliary of the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church hosted a Monday night wedding shower for Dale Willoughby and Dian Newberry at the church. The couple will wed Friday night. Gifts were opened and displayed as members and guests attended a refreshments reception in the dining hall with purple orchid decorations and floral centerpieces.
In a Bloomington Indiana church leader, Rev Dr Leroy Hodapp, argues in the weekly Christian Advocate that Sundays should be repurposed from worship to other use while maintaining spiritual aims. A recipe-like fragment on cooking and baking is interjected in the text.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Latta hosted the Friday night wedding of Miss Kay Stevens of Latta and Ricky Shaw of Route 1 Ada. The Rev. Charles McCaskey officiated. Attendants included Mrs Albert Hur ley and Mrs James Byers as bride matrons with Rhonda Crick as flower girl. The reception followed and the couple plans to reside at 53132 N Francis in Ada after a trip to McAlester.
The Mart Will and John Hobbs families held a Sunday reunion at Wintersmith Park with a noon picnic. About 30 attendees traveled from Kansas Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma. Hosts included Mrs. Pete Wainwright and others from Ada Canadian Oklahoma City and nearby towns.
The Hart Extension Homemakers Group held its August meeting at Mrs. Simon Young’s home with Mrs. Marjorie Soutee presiding. Attendees discussed fair exhibits and the lesson Always Attractive, while Elaine Young and Clay Young served refreshments.
Master Leroy Grant Key, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Key of Ada, celebrated his first birthday at his maternal grandparents east of the city. His cake featured a red icing with an Indian village scene. Attending were his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Murray, Mrs. Carolyn Murray, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Sherrell, Ronnie and Sheila, and Miss Shirl Green. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Key of Oklahoma City, with great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mark Key of Centrahoma.
A new upright vacuum adapts suction automatically to carpet nap height with a dial to set thickness. The device uses an automatic suction monitoring system to clean high shag rugs, sculptured and traditional carpets, bare floors, and outdoors.
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