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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
2
Community gossipy notes recount trips to Ada Sulphur and Stratford with multiple families visiting relatives. Captains Mantooth and Redhair celebrate two year U S tours. Several residents report shopping outings, car purchases, and family gatherings across Ada Gaar Corner Wellington and Heil County.
Dennie Tate rural route two carrier spotted smoke from the Davis home near the Cleo Catacds site and alerted Mrs. Eller. He returned to warn the Ada Fire Department as neighbors moved clothing and contents, keeping the fire from spreading until firefighters arrived and extinguished a closet blaze. The origin remains undetermined and the family credits the postman and firemen for sparing the home.
In Fittstown, 63-year-old Graper manages a multi-unit plant started in 1958 with no outside engineers. He built the facility, installed meters, and wired the systems. The firm has grown since 1944 and 1947 when his wife and then instruments replaced full-time operators, with future expansion tied to local water flooding plans and Fittstown prospects.
In Dayton Ohio a long unused hangman scaffold was found in a dark storage area of a county jail. Records indicate the last use was June 15 1877 when a Union Army veteran charged with killing a companion for money was hanged.
Ohio AFL-CIO notes a new group named Athletes Anonymous. The bulletin jokes that when tempted to hike 50 miles, members visit a neighbor who talks them out of it and drives them home. The note adds Guatemala’s per capita GNP was about 174 dollars in 1960.
More than 100 people from 19 home demonstration clubs gathered for the annual picnic with music led by Mrs. Wesley Brantley and a devotional by Mrs. Dud Burns. Aut McCullar presided as president as plans were shared for the country kitchen store at the county fair and entries by club members.
Roberts notes Pontotoc County taxes totaled about 68 748 last year an increase over 18 percent since 1958. He adds nearly 23 000 is being spent in Roff this year to improve service in town and rural areas.
The climate of India varies from arctic conditions in the Himalayas to tropical warmth in the southern regions. It highlights vast regional differences in temperature and precipitation across the country.
The Camp Ground Freewill Baptist Church reports 50 in Sunday school and announces Rev. Judd Moore has been elected pastor for the coming year. Local families visit relatives, travel to Lake Texoma for picnics and skiing, and attend gatherings in Ada, Konawa, Sawaka, and surrounding areas.
An ice cream social was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie P. Webster with freezers of homemade ice cream cakes and drinks for local families including the McCullars Gasaways Hill Faulknerberry and others. Men played horseshoes after the event. Raymond Thompson from Rebee joined David Davis overnight. England Davis is in Muskogee Veterans Hospital for treatment with his wife and children visiting over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Solomon Linda Carl Cynthia and Larry visited with Mr and Mrs Glenn Cornell over the weekend. Solomon couple attended the annual Vaness Alumni Banquet Saturday night. Carl Solomon stayed for a week with his grandparents. Carl Solomon and Rodney Hall visited Sammy saway on Monday. Larry Hisaw visited Sunday afternoon. Mrs Tommy Combes Ada and Larry Price Tipton visited Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw Larry Wayne Charles and Donna Saturday.
A sequence of social visits unfolds from Stratford as Netta Wood Lorretta Lewis Ava Cummins and Rayma Sue swim at Sulphur Sun day. Fort Worth and Oklahoma City guests join Benton Mack and Laura Ann Mc Cauley families for weekend gatherings and Sunday picnics with locals including Mr and Mrs N D Mc Cauley and the Hollands.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and Mrs. Willie Collins visited Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tilley in Stratford Monday night. The group including Aun McCullar Benny Ownbey and Charles drove to Devils Den near Tishomingo Sunday for a day of picnicking hiking swimming and sightseeing. Mrs Cuba Childers of Oklahoma City is spending the week with her mother in law Mrs Nettie Childers and Mr and Mrs Kenneth and family.
Vanoss High School Gym hosted the Vanoss Alumni Banquet on Saturday night June 29 with an invocation by Layman Don Newby and welcome by Supt. James L. Barnes. David Lafayette Tiffin was the oldest graduate and Beth Morris the farthest away attendee from Azores Islands.
Ada Willoughby was honored with a pink and blue shower on June 20 at the home of Mrs. James Farmer in Summers Chapel. Guests included members and relatives from Maxwell and nearby areas, with gifts, games, and refreshments showcasing a large pink baby doll centerpiece and floral decorations.
Ily of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Nettie Child ers and other relatives. They attended the alumni banquet Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hisan and Donna visited Mr. and Mrs. John Fox of Roff Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Hightower and family of Medicine Lodge, Kan., visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clay over the weekend. Jim Clay and Dale Miller were in Oklahoma City Friday. Jim Clay visited Charles and Wayne Hisan Monday night. Mike Tiffin is in California for several weeks' vacation and visiting relatives.
Last week visitors included Mr and Mrs Tom Glasgow Mrs Kenneth Glasgow and Debbie of Tacoma Washington. Reverend Benlow of Ada First Lutheran visited Wednesday. Molly Altergott of Chicago also called. Roy Glasgow marked his birthday June 20 with a family reunion and cake gathering in Lawton.
The bald eagle finally received protection in all states in 1940 marking a nationwide shift in wildlife conservation. The move unified legal protection across regions, reinforcing federal efforts to safeguard the national symbol.
Paul Kent McGaha entertained kindergarten friends Tuesday afternoon with indoor games and a television appearance on B-10 Round Up. After gifts were opened the group played on the back lawn and enjoyed sandwiches chips cake and lemonade under patriotic decor with large red white and blue flags. Attending were Cindy Shirley Michael Donaghey Patty McKinney Christy Eaves Janet Lester Jay Black Jimmie Stevens Eddy McKinney and Paul Kent.
A brief note describes stuffed eggs made glamorous with canned shrimp and capers, highlighting how capers boost the dish’s chic appeal.
The guide warns against any fat in the bowl or on equipment when making meringue. It notes that even egg yolk must be avoided as it can prevent stiff peaks and light texture.
Mrs. Josie A. Hambleton, Mrs. Trixie Lucy, Suzanne, and Kathleen Hambleton traveled from Ada to Edna Kansas to visit relatives in the Hambleton family’s old hometown. They stopped in Coffeeville Cromwell and Seminole before returning to Ada, missing hoped for rain.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Odom have completed and moved into their new home on South Broadway in Roff Friends and neighbors celebrated with gifts and homemade ice cream cake and cookies Tuesday night Attendees included Mrs Margaret McDaniel Mrs Mabel Rucker Mrs Stanley Chastain and many others Karen and Debra were among the guests Mrs Lawson the Odoms daughter attended with her family.
The Training Union Class of the First Baptist Church Roff hosted a homemade ice cream and cake social at Nettie Hodges home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Vestil Stiles. Mrs Homer Cherry and Mrs Roy Bardin presented an electric mixer from church classes to the couple. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bradford Melvin Johnny Mike Fairchild Jerry Jantz Johnny Fennell Jerry Steve Greg Goree Peggy Hill Judy Williams Paul Walsh and Mrs Ron Morrison sister of Mrs Stiles.
Demonstration Club met Friday afternoon in the clubhouse with Mrs Clyde Welch president giving the devotional. Roll call cited a cooking utensil wish as members explored cookware shapes and color to brighten tables. Hostesses served cake Jello and Kool Aid to a list of members and guests as secret pal gifts were exchanged and names revealed.
To release a gelatin mold run a small spatula around the edge to free the top before dipping the mold in hot water. This helps unmold cleanly and prevents tearing the dessert.
The annual Conway-Steedman Old Timers Reunion will be July 14 at Wintersmith Park. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with a basket dinner at noon. Bud Blackburn, president, invites all who have lived in or near Conway or Steedman. The towns once thrived but now lack a school. no special Sunday program is planned, with singing and viewing old pictures as past highlights.
Mrs. Marvin Francis hosted a wedding shower in Allen on Friday for Mr. and Mrs. W B Davis. Charlean Bear, daughter of Fred Bear of Allen, is Mrs. Davis. Missionary ladies of the Church of God helped with hospitality. Prizes went to Mrs. Eula Miller and Mrs. W B Davis. Gift table featured white lace over aqua and a doll bride centerpiece. Guests registered by Mrs. O B Davis and Mrs. R C Isaacs. After gifts were opened, cake and punch were served.
Miss Glenda Belcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Belcher Wapanucka and her fiance Fred Williams son of Mr and Mrs Charley Williams Lula were honored with a pre nuptial gift shower June 27 at Lula School Rev Burtis Williams Healdton brother of the groom will officiate The couple will wed July 6 in Wilson A large number attended the shower or sent gifts The couple were also honored with a gift shower Monday night at Wilson
Vaness First Baptist Church announces vacation Bible school from 9 to 11 30 a m daily starting Monday after enrollment Friday at 9 a m and continuing through July 12 Bible study handwork recreation magic tricks and a revival July 7 to 14 invitees welcome
Mrs Paul Miller hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Garner Jarrett at her Allen home on Monday. Assisting were Mrs Marvin Francis and Mrs Benny Prentice. A life size doll baby topped the gift table with a lace aqua refreshment display beside a pink bouquet. Mrs Jarrett’s mother Mrs Howard Jared helped with opening gifts as guests registered and enjoyed baby bed cake and punch.
Carter-Humble Annuitant Club met at Pender grafts Cafeteria for a luncheon on June 27. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Willis, Mr and Mrs Guy Crosson, Mr and Mrs Bill Hopper, Mr and Mrs W T Mills, Mr and Mrs Hill Walling, and Mr and Mrs C C Ramsey. The next meeting is set for July 2.
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