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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1967

Page

2

Lula Homemakers Meet On Lighting Project and Plans

The Lula Homemakers Group met at Mrs. Lee Cross's home for January, with Mr. C. A. Thompson of the R E A Coop presenting a lighting program. He demonstrated 13 bulb types and approved a study lamp, won by Mrs. W. B. Hokett. President Mrs. Clyde Wolford named project chairs and announced yearbooks and plans for February and Ada County Council attendance.

Lula Homemakers Lula Group Thompson Clyde| Wolford Charley Williams Walter Brooks Sherman Drennan Fred Wofford W. B. Hokett Hugh Sweat Gordon Pernell Leona Stonecipher Nell Ada Cross Clyde Wofferd Fred Wofferd H. D. Bullard Jr Charles Williams Doryn Stonecipher Knox Sweat

Hawaiians Visit Walker Family Reunion Details

David and Phillip Walker from Hawaii arrived Wednesday to visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs Charlie Walker and Mr and Mrs A B Kidwell Allen. The boys and their parents Col and Mrs Aaron Walker have been in Hawaii for two years as Col Walker serves in Vietnam and will return to Hawaii in March. He and his wife will return to the States in April. Phillip attends C M A Claremore and David will be a freshman at East Central State College.

David Phillip Walker Hawaii Charlie Walker A.B. Kidwell Allen Aaron Walker Col. Walker Vietnam States Phillip C.M.A Claremore East Central State College

Stonewall W M U Holds Royal Service

The Stonewall Baptist Church W M U and Mens Brotherhood met for their Royal Service program on Thursday night. Members and attendees included Mesdames Bora Bullard Agnes Patton Allie Stegall Juanita Shellenberger Winona Minor Hazel Winton Lucile Lowman Barbara Harrison Edith Price Lois Kenney Dee Ann Callie Garrett Emily Hisan Zoa White Alice Hall Willie Minn Rev B R Dickson and Rev James Kinney plus other listed attendees and a special guest. The adult training union served pie and coffee after the program.

W. M. U. and Mens’ Brotherhood of the Stonewall Baptist Church Mesdames Bora Bullard Agnes Patton Allie Stegall Juanita Shellenberger Winona Minor Hazel Winton Lucile Lowman Barbara Harrison Edith Price Lois Kenney Dee Ann Callie Garrett Emily Hisan Zoa White Alice Hall Willie Me.Minn B. R. Dickson Dea & Missionary Film Mens’ Brotherhood Austin King James Kinney Boda Hisaw Haskell Harrison Simon Patton Vance Minor Clayton Stegall Leon McMinn Wendell Price William Shellenberger Cecil Bullard Dickson Adult Training Union

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Details and Board Officials

Construction of the Arbuckle earthfill dam began in June 1964 and finished in two years. The structure spans 1,890 feet and rises 140 feet above the streambed, creating a lake 3,127 acres in area when full. The Arbuckle Master Conservancy Board oversees operation and maintenance, with Cullen Cofer as president, Charles F. Cooper as vice president, and Bobbie Riddle as secretary-treasurer.

Arbuckle Master Conservancy Board Cullen Cofer Wynnewood Charles F. Cooper Bobbie Riddle Davis

Lula Members Take Quiz For Good Lighting

Lula club members met at Mrs. Lee Cross home to hear CR. Thompson discuss Are You Bright About Light. REA employee demonstrated 13 bulb types, tested the group averaging 14 correct of 18 questions. Yearbooks filled, programs planned, and cemetery projects approved with committees named. February meeting set at Mrs. Brooks home with Pattern Fabric Selection.

CR. Thompson Lula Lee Cross REA Clyde Wofford Charley Williams Walter Brooks Sherman Drennam Fred Wofford C. Williams Linda Williams Wofford W. B. Hokett Sherman Drennan H. D. Bullard Jr Doryn Stonecipher Knox Sweat Brooks Hokett

Tupelo W M U Met Thursday at First Baptist Church

The Women's Missionary Union of the Tupelo First Baptist Church met Thursday evening. The lesson titled An Expanding Response to Christ's Commission discussed the Philippines El Paso and Hong Kong missions. Mrs Odus Frederick opened as program chair with Mrs Bill Lowden speaking on We Follow in His Steps. A guest was Mrs W B Hokett.

Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of el Paso Hong Kong Bill Lowden W. B. Hokett

Roff Homemakers Club Holds January Meeting

The Roff club met at the clubhouse for its January program and business session led by Miss Martha Mote on Better Lighting. Officers and project chairs were named, a county workshop was scheduled, and members exchanged yearbooks. A guest attended, after which decorations featured kiln-heated ordinary bottles. Angel food cake was served to members and a guest. The Arctic tern is noted as the champion migrator with a round trip over 22,000 miles.

Roff Homemakers Martha Mote Alvin Powell Ruby Bryant Harold Davis Janet Kolb Velma Powell Lenora Johnston Mary Laseman Vernice Davis Mabel Rucker Laseman Rofs Club Bryant Everett Bryant Lenora Johnson Raymond Laseman

Lakeside Acres Homemakers Meet At Mrs Hoover Home

Lakeside Acres Homemakers Group met at Mrs G F Hoover's home in January with Mrs Bill Hart presiding. Officers for the year were named including Hart as president Morrison as vice president Hull as secretary treasurer and Truett as devotional leader. Martha Mote gave a lesson on Better Lighting Lane discussed light quality and demonstrated bulbs including a reading lamp approved by the Better Light and Light Bureau. County council announced for Feb 9 and a drapery meeting January 31 at Wintersmith Lodge. Refreshments were served to members and guests.

Lakeside Acres G. F. Hoover Woodlands Dr Bill Hart E. T. Truett W. B. Morrison James Hull Carl Richardson Martha Mote Lane Better Light and Light Bureau Hart Wintersmith Lodge Oren Cherry Odus. Wilfong W. C. Pritchett Wayne Magee James Hutt J. R

McGee Homemakers Host Blood Drive Talk

The McGee Homemakers Group met last Thursday with Mrs. Layton Wood as hostess. Mrs. Altena Hart, vice president, called the meeting to order. Denzel Candelas read the devotional. Tom Pickard spoke on donating blood for a Stratford event Feb 1st at Stratford School noon to 6 pm in the Home Economics Room. The group agreed to help with the blood donations. Refreshments were served to several members.

McGee Homemakers Layton Wood Altena Hart Denzel Candelas Tom Pickard Red Cross Stratford Stratford School Opal Russ W. Baughman Pauline Johnson Grace Pearce Estelle Powell Kenneth Jarrall

Frisco Homemakers Host Birthday Party at Resthaven

Frisco Homemakers Group hosted a birthday party January 19 for residents of Resthaven Nursing Home in Stonewall. Celebrants included Mrs. Julia Garner and Mrs. Rosa Langley, with refreshments served by Mrs. Wendell Price, Mrs. Vance Minor, and others. Nurses Josie McCormick Corrine Wood Nellie Robinson Mae Worman and several more assisted.

Frisco Homemakers Group Resthaven Stonewall Julia Garner Rosa. Langley Wendell Price Vance Minor Boda Hisaw Simon Patton Zog White Garner Langley Josie McCormick Corrine Wood Nellie Robinson Mae Worman Fannie Worman Effie Blevins Eva Perry Kenneth Braselton Tommy Newell Ruby Brewer Laura Belle Kelly Susie Iker Merle McCubbin Ella Mae Robinson June Nickell Sharon Horton Susie Jones

Vinyl garment care and sewing tips for clear fabrics

Washing is the recommended cleaner for vinyl fabrics, as dry cleaning is not suitable. Unroll the vinyl when ready to use to prevent surface sticking, and fold with the right side out when cutting double layers. Prepare patterns beforehand, avoid pin marks, and test marks for removal.

Around County Around County ROFF

Mr and Mrs Joe Robinett returned from an extended visit with their children in Midland Texas and Coronado. Elmer Davis was released from Valley View Hospital. Everett Bryant attended a sewing workshop at the R E A building. Mrs Harold Davis and Mrs Thurman Stevens and son were in Ada on business. Mr and Mrs L H Laseman visited R O Laseman Saturday. Linton King Ada visited in Rolf Monday.

Mary Laseman Joe Robinett Joe Robinett Jr Midland Tex Jon Lee Gallehar Coronado Elmer Davis Valley View Hospital Alvin Powell Everett Bryant Harold Davis Thurman Stevens and Son Ada L. H. Laseman Aremore R. 0. Laseman Linton King Rolf

Local social notes span Ada and nearby towns in recent visits

Mr. and Mrs. Bufford Myers and family hosted and visited many relatives including C. D. Enloe Ada residents and Gaines ville visitors. Budgets of visits cover Drury Smiths Holliday hospital stays, skating, fishing, and weekend trips to Tulsa Oklahoma City and Stratford. A grass fire near Mrs. Edith Balthrop Sanders grounds prompted community efforts to contain it.

Donna Balthrop Bufford Myers Betty Kenneth C. D. Enloe Ada J. F. Drury Gainesville Tex Susie Holliday Valley View Hospital Joe McGuire Lamesa Pearl Myers Herbert Myers Mrs. Bufford Myers Jerry Balthrop Tracy Dee Ann Gerald Current Gene Looney Maurice Current Jimmy Myers Linda John Balthrop Kay Balthrop Tracy Balthrop Sharon L. D. Stonecipher Kim Stratford Loyd Sanders J. B. Mahaffey Loyd Wayne Sanders Oklahoma City Edith Balthrop Sanders Ted Ebriie

Virgil McBride Killed in Three Vehicle Texas Crash

Virgil McBride former Sulphur and Stratford resident was killed in a three vehicle crash near McGregor Texas on Tuesday. He and another soldier were on leave from Fort Hood when their car was rear ended by a second vehicle after it had pulled aside for engine trouble. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Atoka Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial at Atoka Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Rev and Mrs Roy McBride of Siloam Springs Ark two brothers Dale and David and a sister Kathy.

Virgil McBride Stratford McGregor Tex Fort Hood McBride Atoka Roy McBride Siloam Springs Ark Dale David Denver Kathy Oklahoma City

Youth Draws Charges From Wire Theft

A one year old Ada boy, Dennis Wayne Donoho, was arrested Wednesday and charged with petit larceny over the theft of 68 feet of three strand copper wire from an Ada sewage plant project. The copper weighed about four pounds, was sold at 38 cents a pound, and cost about $20. The theft occurred Monday night and was discovered Tuesday. In Denmark runic stones from the 9th to 12th centuries list names and status of hundreds, from royalty to commoners.

Ada Justice of the Peace Court Dennis Wayne Donoho Kerr Water Research Center Doyle Crawford Crawford

Pecan Food Winners and Champions List

A state fair style listing shows numerous winners across pecan pies cakes candy and cookies with multiple Ada and Okmulgee winners. Notable top awards include First Mrs Ragean Locke Ada and Grand Champion Mrs J W Huff Ada with extensive regional names across Fittstown Sulphur Tulsa and Spencer. Players voted on the National Hockey League All Star team received 1000 with second team earning 500.

Roy Kindrick Ada Ragean Locke Tishomingo Sue Ewing Ralph Taylor Elbert McCartney Tulsa Pat Hooks Sherry Hatch Raff L. Hawkins Okmulgee J. W. Hull Don Barrick Fittstown Sam Sliger William R. Cutter Roll Tony Newcombe J. Chalmers Herman Grand Champion Bread J. W. Huff John Skinner Prairies Virgil Brumley Ella Mead Atwood Mingo Ben Risener S. L. Hawkins Garland Snider Linda Hughes Trina Hooks Vickie Stanford Vicky Stanford Margie Hunter Linda McCartney Jamaé Hunter Edward Oakley Davis Pecan National Hockey League

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Walker Stonewall’s W.M.U Royal Service Tupelo’s W.M.U. Met Roff Club Atlantic Pacific Antarctic Mrs McGee Extension Group Frisco Roff John Allen Margaret Arlene Cindy Lisa Jaax Smith Kenneth Manuel Cindy Allen Jim Ellis Johnny Jim Mrs. Geraldis M. C. Stonecipher Baptist Memorial Hospital Jon Balthrop Mr. Stonecipher W.M. Pierce T. A. Miller Doyle Stonecipher Denmark N. C. Smith John Brents Flitstown Hawking Elmo Morris Bob Bunyard Glenna Treas Sulphur Fiststown Susan Schiltz Ponca City Linda Steicher Cheril Hooker Janie Thompson Becky Steicher Eddy Oakley Sandra Chiles Alton Jiminy Pioneers Alan Print Advertising Association THE ADA Evening News
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