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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
2
This homey guide suggests Danish Blue Cheese Whirls as a versatile snack to toast, freeze, and serve with hot drinks. It covers rolling bread with cheese spreads, slicing into pinwheels, and storing in the freezer for quick toasting and crusty morsels.
Mr. and Mrs. John Law were honored at a wedding gift shower Saturday night at the grandparents J. W. Law home. The couple, married December 31, 1965, were joined by relatives and many friends including Joan Ramsey Pod Law H. T. Wood and Rita Jackson in a large turnout.
The Woman's Missionary Union of Morris Memorial Baptist Church Latta met in the church fellowship hall for a mission study titled Indians of New Mexico. Mrs. Taylor led prayers and readings, introduced slides, discussed Indian beliefs and reach of Baptist work, followed by a business meeting and refreshments.
Homer Homemakers met at Homer Baptist Church with president Mrs. Lee Carney presiding and committees named for the year. Urban Dew led the devotional on Our Community and history of Homer and Ada. Guests Mrs. Lloyd Brewer and Mrs. Orville Mixon attended. fruit cake and spiced tea were served.
Americans have the highest per capita paper use in the world, consuming about 479 pounds per person annually, reflecting the nation’s large consumption footprint and industrial efficiency.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton hosted a birthday party for their son Chris on Monday afternoon as he turned eight. Guests enjoyed cake and ice cream after opening gifts. the chocolate cake featured cowboy decor and the guest list included Roger Lamb Earl Hood Carma Gray Tonya Tucker and many others.
The Stonewall First Baptist Woman's Missionary Union circle met at Mrs Edith McNutt's home. They reported on work and voted to gift Sunday School superintendent and wife Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn. Refreshments were served with attendees named.
Master James Castoe Jr celebrated his seventh birthday Friday night at the Francis School lunchroom after dismissal. Mrs. James Castoe and Mrs. Bob Biggs served cake and ice cream to a group including Pete Houser, Bambi Houser, Jimmy Broughham, Robbie Broughham, Genia Broughham, Terri Biggs, Linda Biggs, Debbie Lancaster, Lee Nickell, Joe Bailey, Diane Jenkins, Tim Harris, Gerald Harris, Denice Buchanan, Pamela Buchanan, LaDonna Fisher, Sandra Golden, Audrey Castoe, Dorothy Castoe, Kenneth Castoe, Randy Castoe, Shirley Castoe, Cindy Steele, Cathy Choate and David Daniel.
Conclude Visit Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Stewart of Arkansas City Kansas return home after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart grandmother Mrs. Mattie Stewart and other relatives and friends in Roff.
Motor vehicle deaths for the year 1965 totaled 4,180, up two percent from 4,090 in the previous September. This September's figure is the highest ever recorded for the month, surpassing last year's record.
Galley Wanting Around The County lists numerous weekend and weekday visits. Families such as Thomas and Brumelow, McCullar, Pitt, Brumbelow, and Tiffin share gatherings in Ada, Oklahoma City, Latta, Philadephia, and Stratford with relatives including Hart, Hooser, Burke, and Lewis.
Joann Hollingsworth and spouse Johnny along with their family traveled to Hobbs New Mexico to visit Harold and Mrs Sturdivan and Sandy over the weekend.
Mrs. Homer Sliger along with Karen and Judy attended a bridal shower for Reba Lee held at Wilson Church on Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland and Wayne hosted Mr and Mrs Thurman Holland and family for a Sunday dinner, highlighting a family gathering.
Blue Cross selected to handle Medicare for the state's over-65 population. Enrollees must apply to receive benefits and pay $3 monthly, matched by federal funds. Part B enrollment ends March 31, and failure to enroll delays benefits and raises costs. Social Security to mail health insurance cards beginning next month at 3,000,000 weekly to those already enrolled in Part B.
Ada First National Bank advances Charles Pokorny and Riley E. Young to assistant cashiers after the annual board meeting. Young joined the bank in 1960 and is active in civic groups. Pokorny, a 1964 hire, leads the local Jaycees and assists Wesley Foundation activities.
Ada Fireflies will run a toll free telephone center during the 18 hour United Cerebral Palsy Telethon January 29 30. The event televised from Oklahoma City's Municipal Auditorium features Melody Patterson and five national TV stars. Local volunteers include Mrs Herman Landrith co chairwoman and Mrs Norman Folger publicity chairman.
Farmers welcome hunters to the lake region where the sport is described as the fastest shooting. Over ten million birds are present and two months remain to try. Local motels and cabins offer space and nearby good meals for visitors.
Stratford had a strong showing with a second place in state competition for his middle-weight Hampshire pigs. He later exhibited the breed champion gilt at the county show. This year Steve was elected secretary of the local F F A chapter. He displayed two breed champions and a reserve champion at the district fair and placed two breed champions at the county fat stock show. He also showed at the state and Tulsa fairs last fall.
Adan and Elreta and Connie Young of the home with four sons Billy of Oklahoma City Ocie of Anaheim Vernon of Ada and Jimmy of the home A brother Orba Young of Fitzhugh and 11 grandchildren are named in the family notice.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and granddaughter Cynthia Johnson visited his brother Lloyd Miller and family in Ah loso and his sister and family Mr and Mrs Charlie Blankenship in Pecan Grove on Sunday. Gayla King of Stratford visited Laura Ann McCauley on Monday. Mrs Willie Collins and Lynda Smith of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs V T Gasaway on Monday.
Local notices list attendees including Mr and Mrs Boney Cantrell and Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs at the Truitt Young funeral. Other visits include Cindy to Okmulgee, Armanda McCauley and Laura Ann visiting Marie Cantrell, Ed Caudle and Ada visiting the Cantrells, and J B King with Gayla in Stratford visiting Dean and Marie McCauley.
Auti McCullar drove his parents to Oklahoma City to visit James Hopkins and family on Wednesday. Kenneth Childers and family from Oklahoma City visited his mother Netti Childers Friday and Saturday. Mrs Childers stayed in Oklahoma City for a week. Aun McCullar visited at View Hospital Sunday. Florence Brewington, formerly of Vanoss, moved from Pauls Valley Hospital to Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Boyce Jones and wife welcomed a baby girl at Valley View Hospital Monday night.
Mrs. Carol Neff and Linda visited Mrs. A C Brum at her home, an informal social call noted in local society circles. The occasion highlighted neighborhood ties and everyday courtesy among residents.
Mrs. Sue Muck Phyllis and Larry drove to Stroud on Tuesday to pick up her husband Homer Muck Jr. The brief mentions a family gathering as they retrieved him from an event or residence.
Oil Center reports Pentecostal Holiness Sunday attendance of 92 with Rev. Baker leading both services. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce. Perry Henson was elected as delegate to the district conference at Pauls Valley Friday.
Mrs Dwight Megee and her baby visited Mrs Ivon Vaughn and her children along with Jim Megee on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Don Coil and children of Oklahoma City visit Mr and Mrs Chuck Roberts of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs De Wayne Roberts and children to see Mr Frank Rob.
Mrs Evelyn Baker and Carleen Curtis visited Mrs Alene Tucker and Paula Sunday afternoon. Gerald Sutton led services at the White family gathering with Rev James White. Other entries note visits by Ollie Tucker Londa Billy Robert son Tamara Stacy and family in Henryetta.
Mrs. Lona Soward dined Sunday with Mrs. Martha Franks and Earl. Janice and Dorotha Tucker joined Soward for Sunday supper with Mrs. Franks.
Mr and Mrs Ricky Norton and Mrs Stacy and Hank Shaw and Mrs Vannie Northam shared dinner Saturday. Mr and Mrs Glenn Norton visited Mrs Northam Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Buzzy Myers of Seminole spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Emmett Delamar and Randy. They visited Mrs Effie Lusby in Camden Ark and were hosted by Mrs C B Roper in Durant. Jimmy Delamar, a former Oil Center resident, has been in a Camden hospital.
Mrs. Cecil Bolding of Duncan and Mrs. Alice Bolding of Comanche joined Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wyche of Happyland and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wyche of Ada to spend Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Junior Northam. Mike Thomas of Oklahoma City visited on Thursday. Mrs. Vivian Northam and Britt visited Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Northam Monday.
Mrs Hazel Newby visited Mrs Nannie Cox and Mrs Dru cilla Thomas Sunday night. Mrs Betty Tensley Mary and Susie Tulsa spent the weekend with her daddy Owen Wright. Mr and Mrs Louis Baker Oklahoma City Rev and Mrs Jackson and Mrs Johnny Qualls spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Emmett Light. Verlin Wright returned home Wednesday from Pasadena Texas where she spent two weeks with her sister Mrs Clemmie Summers.
Ada residents and relatives from Arlington and Ponca City spent days visiting friends and family. The Cunningham and Lance households hosted supper and dinner with extended kin including Warren Cunningham and C. C. Bacon. Other visits included Northams with Lance, and Fortenberry Burk Maxwell households sharing meals in Ada.
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