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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
2
A readable Q and A explains coin operated dry cleaning machines. They require no special knowledge. users load articles, insert coins, and wait for a light signal. Most items like children's snowsuits, work pants, draperies, and many others can be cleaned. some pressing may be needed, and a typical eight pound load costs about $1.50 to $2.00.
The Latta Home Demonstration Club met in January at 1522 Latta Road with Mrs. Roy Kindrick presiding. Members shared favorite house plants, heard lessons on growing plants, and discussed joining a Community Club project. Special guest Mrs Nanney attended and refreshments were served by hosts Mrs Kindrick and Mrs Heimer.
Davena Rhenla Whittington celebrated her second birthday on January 2 at the home of her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins at 416 Southeast County Road Union Valley. Attendees included Mark Jenkins Herman Derkins Verna Watts Frances Walton Johnny Walton Lavern Chaddick her mother Delisa Dianne and, of course, her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Whittington.
Latta High School 4 H Club held its monthly meeting with a chocolate drop cookies team demonstration by Judy Teel and Sharon Hampton. Members sang, then split into sections where Miss Jane Norton discussed fabrics with the girls and Mr Black spoke on pig raising to the boys.
Miss Buller was installed as worthy advisor of Allen Assembly No. 177 Order of Rainbow for Girls. The service used The Cross as theme with red white and silver colors and a red rose. She dedicated her term to her grandparents, and installing officers included Pat Drake Beverly West and others. Special guests arrived from Ada Glendora Calif and Yokohama Japan.
Homer Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at the club house with a morning of quilling and luncheon prep. President Wille Bennett led the session, Amanda McDonald gave the devotional, Velma Carney led prayer and roll call, Martha Mate demonstrated potting and plant care, and refreshments were served to listed members and hosts Janie Phillips and Gladys Walls.
Francis 4-7 Club members gathered to hear demonstrations by Glenda Wilson Charlotte Shope Richard Bailey Charles Wilson and Jerry West. Emerson Black and Jane Norton spoke on home demonstration topics. Committee assignments named David Wilson Richard Bailey Jimmy Sampson and Dewayne Nickerson.
A reception at Melvin Watkins home honored Miss Weston Lyle a registered nurse with Valley View Hospital after about 12 years as a surgical care supervisor. She will relocate to Bartlesville to work in a medical clinic.
J L Delaplain was delightfully surprised on Tuesday January 2 as friends from Fittstown and Pontotoc Methodist Churches and others gathered at the Delaplain home for a Fellowship hour marking his 65th birthday. He and wife have resided near Harden City since 1936 and he served 37 years with Carter Oil Company. He has long been active in the Methodist church including adult Sunday School teaching, stewards board membership, Sunday School superintendent, and charge lay leader.
Miss Patricia Diana Allen and Jimmy Lee Ross married December 26 at Pickett Methodist Church. Rev. Phil Jones officiated. only immediate family attended. They reside in Dumfries, Virginia, where Ross serves in the U.S. Army. Bride's parents are H. E. Allen and wife of Ada Route 5. Groom's parents are Elder Ross and wife of Ada. He is a Vanoss High School graduate, 1961. she was a Vaness High School sophomore at marriage. A wedding shower followed December 30 at the home of Merle Tyler in Ada.
The report notes Jackie Sue and Reboha, sfacgnans of Jack's, with Mrs at Bevel. The item sketches local family ties and a small-town business scene, using period tone and terse local filing.
Deborah Leigh Large marked her first birthday with a party Saturday December 23, 1861 at her parents home 1201 East Eighth. Guests included J. W. Nolan Wilburton L. B. Cash Ronnie Ricky Loca Roly Large Linda Mrs Frank Palwam Beverly Auten Dana Taylor Ed ward Scroggins and others from FISLOWN Ada and nearby towns. The afternoon featured gift opening and cake.
Mrs Mayer tightens her show dog program focusing on toys, particularly the smallest poodles, noting their hardy nature and sensitivity to human moods. She watches for traits like a strong muzzle, tight feet, and a short back to ensure top show quality. The article shifts to a 1962 farming program, detailing cost share rates for erosion control practices, terracing, drainage, and soil conservation efforts designed to protect crops and land.
County trapper Jack McPher ridge trapped a badger near Center this week. It is the first badger he has seen or trapped in the county since earlier reports.
The listing includes consignors Carlton Corbin Fittstown Guy Shipe Ada K P Larsh Roff Dr Harvey Price Ada A T Watson Ada Eldon Flinn Fittstown J D Connally Stratford plus Braly Mack Ada with five Charolais. Braly will sell five Charolais cattle completed the 140 day test privately before sale and on sale day.
In the tenth century the Crusaders made Byblos a chief stronghold and built a vast citadel now remarkably preserved. Byblos was the last castle town in Lebanon to be abandoned by Crusaders.
County officials comment on permanent vegetative cover rules and soil protection. Sherrer notes 6000 acres sprayed in Pontoto County to control shrups and promote desirable cover. The article mentions a dam or reservoir construction in Nanking China with a yellow cloth material for livestock water.
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