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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
3
Cooks learn to roast at 325 degrees to preserve juices and flavor. Use canned beef or chicken broth in gravy, brown fat with flour, then add broth to thicken. Recipes include Rolled Pot Roast and Savory Pot Roast with vegetables, timing, yields, and gravy methods.
The Roberts family held their annual reunion Saturday at Wintersmith Park with many out of town guests. Visitors included Curtis Roberts of Dallas and numerous relatives from Moore Ada Lafayette and Oklahoma City. Earl Rose was seen driving a new riding lawn mower as the grass grows.
Visiting the McAnally home were Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy, Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family, Mrs Duke Rhynes and family, Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and family, Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allen and family, Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally and Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Mauld en of Paoli visited Mr and Mrs R H Truitt recently. Mr and Mrs Fletcher Wat son of Fitzhugh visited the Robert Truitts Friday.
The children of late Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lawson gathered for a family reunion in Wintersmith Park on Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hodges of Hayward California, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rightsinger of Alias, Mrs. Heber Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Lawson and Charley Lawson of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Lawson of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shortes, Debbie and Kimberly, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Acord of Latta, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodges of Ada.
Tim Rhynes, son of Mr and Mrs James Rhynes, turned one Wednesday as his mother baked a chocolate cake and Mr and Mrs William Henson brought a tricycle for the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Tummel son Verden visited Mrs. Myrtle Archer and Lindell. Mrs. Archer spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Tummelson, Verden.
Mr and Mrs Bill Walters and Tim and Greg with Harold and Carla Morgan visited the Robert Goldens in Fort Worth on Tuesday.
Descriptive piece praising Oklahoma summers highlights stately trees heavy with foliage, blooming flowers, green fields, fat cattle, ample water, fishing, skiing and boating options, camping in state parks, plus good schools, churches and attractive homes.
Children in the Union Hill area headed back to Vaness and Latta on Monday morning. They greeted friends and teachers, eager to resume school routines. Many moms shared the happiness of the return.
Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and children and Bobby Adams of Bristow visited Mrs Nora Roper who has been ill Tuesday night. Mrs Adams Joni and Rhonda recently visited Mrs Maggie Johnson Konawa with a host of others at a housewares party hosted by Mrs Adams.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams were Ronnie Russell Laura Haines Mike and Susan John Balthrop Konawa Mrs Duke Rhynes and family Mr and Mrs Sandy Bess and family Shirley Jennings Barbara Horton Mr and Mrs Terry Roberson and Diane Delozier.
Sixty one people attended Sunday morning worship at Union Hill Baptist Church. Rev Don Newby delivered both the morning and evening sermons. Visitors included Hank Jones and Virginia.
Delazier and Mr and Mrs Dale Siegers with Rhonda and Kelly visit Corona Calif. Tammy Summers earned a 13 week perfect attendance pin. J C Carroll and Moore hosts weekend gathering with Horace Golden family. Horace Golden family visits Don Henderson family. Lavona Jones Robert Golden and Lynda visit Corean Kellams at Jan Frances Nursing Home.
The Rev. Chandler of the Nazarene Church of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coplen and their children recently. Ivannah Coplen of California and the Coplens and children attended Herman Garrison's funeral at Mill Creek on Sunday. The Coplens and their family also visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams in Ada on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Harold Haines hosted the Lindsey family reunion in Hot Springs Arkansas with attendees including Noah and Mary Lambert W B Lindsey Herbert Lindsey Claude Lindsey Donnie Wallace Lewin Newcomb Karen Lowry and children Earl Terry Mary Couch Frances Bodreaux Sonny Wynn and the Haines family and children.
Mrs Susie Holliday has just returned home from Valley View Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe visited Mrs Holliday at the hospital recently.
The Rev and Mrs Don Newby Kathy and Stephen and Mr and Mrs Dale Siegers Rhonda and Shelly spent a week at Lake Texoma enjoying skiing boating and camping together.
Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones included Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Carlton, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jones and Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt, Danny and Lisa, Mr. and Mrs. Dale or Rhoad and Shelley and the Rev. and Mrs. Don Newby, Kathy and Stephen.
Mr and Mrs Dale Siegers along with children visited Mr and Mrs Charles Bryan and Daren in Arlington Texas on Saturday. The group then headed to Six Flags Over Texas for a day trip.
The Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham visited Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sybil Collins Monday and then Mr and Mrs Jamie Parnell in Ada Wednesday. Others visiting include Mr and Mrs Aysette and Mr and Mrs Cunningham Mark and Kimberly in Seminole.
The Vaness baseball group with sponsor Junior Rhynes traveled to Houston on Tuesday to watch the Dodgers vs Astros in the Astro Dome. Attendees included Junior Rhynes and family, Donnie Donham, Taylor Donham, Evert Wall, Rowe, Gary Golden, Gary Hunley, Darrell Tarron, Mike Golden, Mike Palmer, Johnnie Burkhart, and Danny Stone. They praised the Astro scoreboard and the dome’s seating capacity.
The Rev. and Mrs. F L Cunningham visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp Thursday. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cunningham, Mark and Kimber. Cunningham visited Mr. and Mrs. Ma Welch Friday.
Mrs. Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Inez Pennington and Nev ille Pennington at Valley View Honea Saturday. Velma McDonald and Estell Cox visited Miss Ruby Dryden Saturday. Austell Horton visited Glenn and Ruby Dryden Saturday. Verneice Dryden and Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Jog Klutts Stratford Tuesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magar Center and families, J. W. Law, P. O. Henson, Rev F. M. Wood, Owen Magar and Bobby, Irene Klutts, Doris eee and Jana Stratford.
Milo Pennington and Irgie Pennington spent time with relatives in Duncan. Milo visited his daughter and family Mr and Mrs Orin Toe and Connie and Cathy. Connie joined three weeks with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Jackie Ayres in Wichita Kansas where the Ayres welcomed a baby girl. Mrs Ayres is the former Vineta Pennington.
W J Horton Ada longtime resident dies Sunday in Tulsa hospital. His wife Laura Horton remains hospitalized at Valley View Hospital after a recent leg injury. Mr and Mrs Henry Steen Muskogee visited Opal Ward on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennington and their family recently settled into a newly purchased residence marking a milestone for the household and their community.
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Lamb and their baby from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lamb. It was the baby's first trip home.
Florence Isaacs visited Mrs. Ollie Tucker on Tuesday and Mrs. Maude Bragg on Friday with her grandson Earl Farmer Tucker in Stratford. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton with Johnna Kay in Oklahoma City. Vernon Gray and the Pattons with children joined Monday dinner. Mike Gray and Lavona Jones also visited.
Mr and Mrs Joe Oden of Littlefield Texas spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J W Law. The Odens were en route to Ohio to visit his brother and family.
This week’s sick list includes Gregg Law Lynette Law Dorothy Nessel Inez Pennington and Neville Pennington, noted as unable to attend.
Mr and Mrs Karl Nease with children from Colombia visited Mr and Mrs J W Law. Latter weekend picnics by Mrs Patoo with JWs and Robin in Sulphur. Frank Dryden and Lulu Jennings visited Stratford, while Aleta Law visited Inez Pennington in Valley View Hospital who returned home this week. J W Law visited Neville Pennington in Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington of Lawton spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Pennington. Mr and Mrs J Law and Mrs Pat Law with Gregg and Lynette visited Monday at the Pennington home.
Mr and Mrs Ira Baze and family from Levelland Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Norvin Nessel and boys. Former Levelland neighbors, the two families shared a Sunday visit with Mrs Dorothy Nessel, joined by Mr and Mrs Walt Nesse and family from Stratford.
Mr and Mrs David Galey visited her brother Gene Abney in an Oklahoma City hospital on Wednesday and Monday. En route home they called on Mr and Mrs Dee Belcher and Mr and Mrs Jack Chandler in Shawnee.
The community round includes visits among the Henson Crawford Tucker and Gray families in Ada and surrounding towns. Ahloso hosts 88 students as school opens and Cassie Hatton marries Don McGalliard with relatives from Ponca City Midwest City and Kansas City in attendance.
Oakman notes show Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman returning from a two week trip to Yosemite and Northern California with relatives, visiting neighbors and relatives including the Ainsworth and Roman families. Community events include church gatherings, a bridal shower for Nancy Whiten, and a July weekend of visiting friends and family across Oakman.
Mr. and Mrs Jack Vandever Rebecca and G W Vandever visited Oklahoma City while older girls Paula and Patty stayed with Rae Garrett. The family attended a revival at Harden City which closed Thursday. Thetford and Garrett families visited, and Judy Chilcoat Kathy Tucker attended church at Oil Center with Pug Garrett.
Glenda West took her sister Orie Pevehouse and Debbie to Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City to catch a West Covina California flight. Mrs Ila Pevehouse and Mrs Orie Pevehouse visited Agnes Winters at Byng. Four Byng teachers hail from Oakman: Trudy Woods Eugene Hobbs Bill Lee and Bill Pevehouse. Oakman’s Mildred Current supervises the Byng Cafeteria. Randell Miller and George Carter drive buses for Oakman.
The Oakman Sportsmens Club met on August 13 at Club Lake for their annual fish fry with 68 attendees. The next meeting is set for September 9 featuring a watermelon supper. Harlas Ray Miller of Ada, son of Mr and Mrs William Miller, left for Riverside California after returning from a year in Vietnam.
Mrs Ida Harrell receives a visit from grandchildren Rebecca Bobby Yampa Cole Bev erly Bethany and other relatives Bonnie Glenda Harrell Bethany and her grandson Illip Beene during a family gathering in Yampa.
Winston Bennett remains in hospital as family updates. Stephen West and Jo Ann Corbin Ada recently wed and reside at his mother’s home. They intend to attend East Central State College. Mrs Inez West has 27 years of teaching at Ahloso and continues in education.
Medical staff at a University Hospital Research Laboratory in Oklahoma City provide care to patients under an evolving treatment program. The report notes ongoing diagnoses, experimental approaches, and the hospital's role in clinical research.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jackson and Glen visited Mrs Jacksons brother and family the Lowell Penrods at Pickett Center on Sunday.
Paula and granddaughter Susan Grubbs visit their mothers Mrs Zemna Boddy in Stonewall and Mrs Myrtle Crane in Tupelo. Leo Crane and family host and visit relatives with the Allreds and Sabatine in Okmulgee and Morris. Several families from Tupelo St Louis Cushing Sem in Ole visit kin including Ganus Newberry Lilley and Godfrey. Louis Robertson resides as a patient at Veterans Hospital.
The Rev and Mrs Wayne Strange and their family are still away on a vacation, with continued coverage likely on page four for full details.
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