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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
2
Pontotoc County farmers are informed signup dates for the 1968 feed grain wheat and cotton programs have been announced by B. B. Ownbey chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee.
The Tupelo High School list honors straight A students for the third six weeks and for the semester notes a large group with grades B or better. Separately farmers are urged to file 1968 commodity program applications during February 5 to March 15, with details on feed grain cotton and wheat options and potential price supports.
The Latta Extension Home makers Club met Tuesday at 1501 Latta Road hosted by Mrs Charles Floyd Jr The devotional from First Corinthians was given by Mrs Wes ley Brantley Sr The program Our Appearances covered grooming adornment jewelry makeup weight and eating habits Guests included Mrs Ruby Allen and Sue with refreshments served to the group.
Vanoss High School schedules a Friday coronation at 7 p.m. after the boys game against Stonewall. Queen candidates must be on the basketball team. Attendants are Wade Farmer and Machelle Love.
Eli Smith and Cornelius Van Dyck finished translating the Bible into Arabic in 1865. Gustav de Laval invented the mechanical separator that removes most of the cream from milk in 1877.
Hart Homemakers opened the year with a session at Mrs. James E. Roberts Fitzhugh home on January 15. President Marjorie Soutee led the group and Cherri Gae Roberts earned the Betty Crocker Homemakers Award.
Roff Homemakers met at the clubhouse with hostess Mrs. Beulah Hathaway. Guest speaker county health nurse Mrs. Johnnie Kittrell discussed home patient health services under Medicare and narcotic issues, as a Narcotic Addiction bulletin from the State Health Department was shared with members.
The Goodneighbor Club of Union Hill met at Mrs. Nora Lancaster's home for an afternoon devotional and tips on spring fashion. Roxie Golden discussed color palettes and fabrics, noting black and brown with white, grays, gabardine, crepe and canvas duck, plus plaids and checks. The gathering included an overblouse demonstration by Daisy Binion, kitchen-themed game prizes, and a dessert service for attendees. The next meeting is set for February 7 at 1 p.m.
James Conaster and Paula Knapp both of Ada wed. James Neel Ada tied to Brenda Pruitt. Abraham Roy Warren Jr Choctaw wed Glendia Teel Ada. Gary Christopher Ada tied to Judy Whiten. Larry Williams Ada to Rita Johnson. Jim Howell Ada to Janie Birdwell. Charles Murphy Ada to Janie McWhorter. Carl Phillips Jr McAlester wed Sandy Tinker Ada. Scotty Moore Ada to Patricia Garrett. Johnny Bray Irving Tex to Sandra Hill.
The Sunbeam Band of Morris Memorial Baptist Church met January 24 at the church. After the lesson they played games with many members listed among attendees and visitors. Several local residents were noted visiting others, moving between households, and a fire destroyed Stella Black's house. Nearby news includes hospital stay updates and a wedding at Wilson Church.
The 4 H District Share The Fun Festival at Stillwater featured Pontotoc County acts. McLish senior club performed Love Is An Adventure with Cindy Foster Toi Townsend Margie Hunter Janice LaCrone Beth Crabtree Donna Moore and Karen Enis, accompanied by Haskell Cooley and led by Mrs Adrian White. Homer 4 H sang The Young Set with Debbie Keith Tenna Eubank Pam Wright Terri Hamilton and Ricky Embree, with Larry Hamilton as accompanist. Ada Junior High 4 H Rose Cooper sang a Walt Disney medley, with Linda Thomas accompanying and Mrs Pauline Whitsett leading. All three acts earned blue ribbons.
The Pontotoc County Extension Homemakers Council will meet at 10 30 a m at the OSU Extension Center. Mrs Ed Coffey presides in morning session with Barbara Casidy in charge after lunch. Nettie Black presents on hair styles wigs and hairpieces. A covered dish luncheon is planned with Lula and McLish clubs hosting. Nursery arranged. reservations requested by Monday.
The term doughboys traces to Civil War U S troops who wore uniforms with large round buttons resembling doughnuts.
Eighth Grade students listed include Ann Eaves Donnie Henson Sabra Hunt Roger Palmer Beth Ramer Ricky Rutherford Kevin Stanfield and George Welch. Seventh Grade names are Rita Henry and Lavonna Shreffler.
Officials from county and local organizations will attend all or part of the convention sessions at the Sheraton Oklahoma City hotel indicating active participation in the event.
Mrs. Zara Acuff spent the weekend with Mrs. Nell Stanley and Mary Frances. Tollie Walker Olen Sneed Pat King Kit Thomas and Pete Allen attended the Odd Fellows meeting in Holdenville Monday night. Kit Thomas and Louis Emde attended to business in Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Social notes record visits to Mrs. Charles Floyd including Jan et McWhorter Henderson and others. Kay Floyd and family attend Ahloso tournaments with Kay playing. A new baby born January 23 with grandparents named Norton and McNeill. Additional weekend guests listed from Amarillo Fort Worth Union Valley and other locales. Continued on page three.
Omer Laughlin is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Cal Acord visited her daughter and granddaughter Mrs. Katie Scottlie and Connie in Oklahoma City recently.
Randall Miller spoke Sunday at Oakman Church. Sunday dinner guests included the Berryman family and relatives Bill Bright Melinda Barry Moore Elmer Lee. Angie Wright resides at Valley View Hospital. Randy Hill visited from Claremore with Leo Moore family. Scotty Moore and Kay Hill weddings were attended Friday and Saturday.
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