City Council Hears Permit Question and Ozarka Plan Talk
City Manager J B Davidson notes no grounds to deny a building permit though held up earlier. Rev C R Hill seeks office space for four people under the Economic Opportunity Act via Pontotoc County Community Action Committee. Council approves 100 for city membership in the Ozarka Plan efforts and eases a 40 foot airport strip for a water line to Byng. E R Hunter fills Ward I council seat. Sidewalk Sale set for July 26 with free downtown parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Davidson
Rev. C. R. Hill
Pontotoc County
Warren
Ft. Smith
Ted Savage
Ozarka
Appalachia
Byng
Bob Bennett
Dick Turner
Fred Andrews
E. R. Hunter
Pat Wheeler
Hunter
Ada
Retail Merchants Committee
Ada Chamber of Commerce
County Attorney Declares Drowning Accidental
County Attorney Gordon Melson stated there is not one shred of evidence of foul play in the drowning death of 21 year old Melvin O Martin of Pickett. He said exhaustive investigation—x rays medical examiner reports lie detector tests and witness statements—points to accidental drowning at a lake in the Upper Boggy Conservancy District five miles southeast of a Melson urged anyone spreading rumors to report evidence to the sheriff or county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Melson
Melvin O. Martin
Pickett
Martin
Boggy Conservancy District
Rhoda Creek
Thomasne
Melson
James Beach
Oakman
Bob Shelton
Ada
Roger Reeves
Mary East
Helen Lyda
Fire Code Studied Extending Tulsa City Rules
Tulsa County commissioners study extending the city fire and building codes into a three mile perimeter. Gov. Bellman signed the bill last week authorizing the extension after a deadly apartment fire killed three people outside city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TULSA
Henry Bellman
Ada School Board names McBroom double duty coach
Ada Board votes to assign Athletic Director Craig McBroom to coach both football and basketball at Ada High School. New faculty include Mary Ann Kidwell to vocal music with Large and Davis added. resignations of Rudy Lewis Clyde Bennett Dick Davenport noted. Superintendent Morrison criticizes state school bill as inadequate for teacher raises. Parking lot bid approved. attendance lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Board of Education
Craig McBroom
Ada High School
McBroom
Oklahoma
Leo Massey
Mary Ann Kidwell
Farrell Large
Johnny ‘‘Cotton
Davis
Rex O. Morrison
Ada
A.H.S
Glenwood
Ada Junior High
Elvan George
East Central
Dixon Roseberry
Ada High
Miss Kidwell
Austin
Large
B.C
Pauls Valey
Randlett
Prairie Valley
Seminole County
Rudy Lewis
Connors Junior College
Clyde
Charlotte Bennett
Moore
Dick Davenport
AHS
Richardson
Tex
Morrison
Napier
Irving
Hayes
Mented
Lula
Galey
Ahloso
James Thomas
Lonnie Abbott
Roy Young
George Miller
Mobile Materials, Inc
18Th
Stockton
Thomas
Young
Don Johnson
Millard Lawson
Ruth Collins
Jack Fentem
John Henry Accepts Guard Post in Oklahoma National Guard
Capt. John C. Henry, 519 W. 22, has joined the Oklahoma National Guard staff as a fulltime staff assistant replacing his prior parttime role as Ada's 120th Medical Battalion commander. He oversees four medical battalions across the 45th Division and may transfer to Tulsa if a summer reorganization occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Henry
W. 22
Oklahoma National Guard
Capt. Henry
120Th Medical Battlion
45Th Division
National Guard
Ada
45Th
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Capt
Henry
F. T. Henry
S. Cherry
Horace Mann
Peace Corps Tests Set in Ada Post Office Building
Peace Corps examinations will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Ada post office building. Interested applicants must report to Room 302 by 9. The tests take about 1.2 hours to complete. B. A. McCollum will administer the exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Corps
Ada
B. A. McCollum
Woods Hearing Set in Tulsa for Bill Woods
AP reports a preliminary hearing set for July 14 for Bill Woods, 27, charged with assault with intent to kill, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of firearms after a prior felony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TULSA
Bill Woods
County 4-H Dairy Team Takes Second at Mungle Day
A Pontotoc County 4-H dairy cattle judging team from Roff 4-H Club finished second at the Mungle Dairy Day near Atoka. Members Willie Soutee Jack Sanders Becky Soutee and Johnny Bradford placed as a team with Soutee earning second individual by scoring 286 of 300. Mayes County 4-H won the event led by top individual Robert Jennings. The Mungle farm features Guernsey cattle and sells bottled milk in Atoka as part of its annual educational field day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Mungle
Atoka
Willie Soutee
Jack Sanders
Becky Soutee
Johnny Bradford
Roff
Mungle Farm
German Study Links Industrial Noise to Child Heart and Growth Issues
A German study reports that noise from boiler factories, rail stations, and airports near residential areas stunts growth and weakens the heart of nearby children. The research highlights potential long term health risks for communities situated close to industrial noise sources.
Miss Williams Celebrated At Two Wedding Showers
A Monday night shower honored Becky Williams the future wife of Don Schutte in Tupelo. Hosts included Mrs. John Harden and others. Ginger Williams logged guests and Sherry Turpin noted gifts in the bride’s book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Williams
Don Schutte
Tupelo
John Harden
Don Sweat
Walter Brooks
Jess Wofford
Bill Lillard
Ginger Williams
Sherry Turpin
Bertha Stovall
James Harden
Corky Brashier
Charles Leader
Liddie Reed
Flora
Buford Wisenhunt
Linda
Isaac Cooper
Burl Canada
Sue
Luke
Paula Fortner
Fred Wofford
Lois Lillard
Lois Clifford
Debbie
Carl Hill
Ruth Davis
Doyin Stonecipher
Elmo Hamilton
Darrell Stonecipher
Lon Cooner
Morris McGehee
Buck Sweat
Buddy
David Brooks
Chester Treas
C. D. Whelchel
Arthur Dennis
Kenneth Fortner
Beatrice Fortner
Knox Sweat
Simon Young
Ronald Hill
Clyde Wofford
Roy Johnston
Betsy
Fred Williams
Donald Brooks
Becky Williams Bride Elect of Don Schutte Honored at Shower
A personal shower for Becky Williams bride elect of Don Schutte was hosted Saturday at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Fortner in Lula. Williams and Schutte plan to wed July 9 at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Williams
Don Schutte
Kenneth Fortner
Lula
Miss Williams
Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church
Jimmy Fredrick
Charlie Williams
Ginger
Phyllis
Rita
Donald Hill
Ronald Hill
Donald Brooks
Linda
Diane
Dwayne
Tammie
Pamela Fortner
Debbie Clifford
Ray Schutte
Charles Brady
Burtis Williams
Fred Williams
Estimating Fabric Needs for Cotton Curtains and Draperies
Guidance on fabric lengths for curtains. For sheer cottons like organdy or batiste, use fabric equal to two to three times the window width. For heavier decorator cottons, choose fabric about twice the window width.
Butter Brush to Broil Scrapple for Rich Flavor
A tip suggests brushing slices with melted butter or margarine before broiling to enhance flavor. The note encourages readers to check the News Want Ads for more tips and listings.
Plum-Good Polynesian Beef Roast Wins National Contest
Glen Adams of New Jersey won America's Cookout Championship with plum glaze beef roast. The recipe uses Italian salad dressing marinade, canned purple plums with syrup, frozen lemonade, soy sauce, ginger, and almonds. Cooked on a foil-lined grill to medium rare, it features frequent basting and a plum sauce glaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Adams
America
New Jersey
Adams
Hawaii
Youngsters Lead Oklahoma City Cleanup Drive
About 45 high school youths from First Baptist First Christian and First Methodist churches organized a volunteer cleanup in Ada this week. They worked 22 hours on Monday collecting litter in the south city area then drove to Shipe's Ranch for watermelon and swimming. Sponsors say the drive responded to Governor Bellman's call to beautify the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
First Baptist Church
First Christian Church
First Methodist Church
Shipe
Bellman
Oklahoma
Reunion Held At Murray Park in Lake Murray State Park
The Berryhill and Conaway Family Reunion gathered July 4 at Lake Murray State Park. Attendees included Anna Berryhill, Eugene Berryhill, Edna Mallard, Billy Webb, Robbie Bailey, Jack Conaway, Vernon McCarty, John Freeman, David Latham, Kenneth Dailey, Wendell Price, and many relatives from Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryhill
Conaway
Lake Murray State Park
Anna P. Berryhill
Eugene Berryhill
Midwest City
Edna Mallard
Billy Webb
Craig Pickey
Ollie Shirley
Ira Easley
Evelyn Farris
Palestine
Tex
Robbie Bailey
Richard Bailey
Dallas
John Gattman
Billie
Jimmy
Meaker
Walter Bailey
Tommy
Ardmore
Winnie Mae
Vera
Gale Fennimore
Loyal
Okla
Eula Mae De-Shazo
Jack Conaway
Houston
Vernon McCarty
Tonya
Gary
Hartshorne
John Freeman
Phil
Terrie
David Latham
Kenneth Dailey
Wendell Price
Orville
Frisco Community
Egg stain care tips from kitchen guidance
Soak egg stains in cold water to loosen them. Utensils used for cooking eggs should be soaked the same way before washing. Hot water sets stains, so cold soaking is recommended to avoid setting any marks.
Home Of Holland Family Reunion At Stonewall
A Hollands reunion gathered July 4 at the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie L. Holland Route 1 Stonewall. All 27 grandchildren were counted with 21 present and four great grandchildren among 13. Relatives from Port Arthur California and other locations joined about 42 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie L. Holland
Route 1
Stonewall
Holland
Port Arthur
Tex
Kenneth Holland
Edwin Holland
Ralph Holland
Melvin Holland
Ada
Paul Barrett
Delano
Calif
Floyd Gilstrap
Cloverdale
Louis Brashears
Torrence
Marriages of Ronny Braham Shirley Howard and more
The notice lists marriages including Ronny Braham to Shirley Howard Roland Fowler to Bobbie Roberts and Robert George to Linda Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronny Braham
Shirley Howard
Roland Fowler
Bobbie Roberts
Robert George
Linda Davis
Bride-Elect Ruth Ann Chamberlain Feted In Linen Shower
Ruth Ann Chamberlain, fiance of David Chester Mindel, will be honored at a linen shower in Oklahoma City at 7 30 p m Thursday. Hosts are Mrs Irvey C Ownbey and Mrs Allen B Johnson. The couple plans marriage August 27 at St Luke s Methodist Church Oklahoma City with Dr W J Mindel officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Chamberlain
David Chester Mindel
Irvey C. Ownbey
Allen B. Johnson
Oklahoma City
E. Rea Chamberlain
Chickasha
W. J. Mindel
Odessa
Tex
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Mindel
First Christian Church of
Miss Chamberlain
W. E. Chamberlain
East 14Th
J. L. Barker
Chickasna
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Council
Ernest Thompson
John Henry
Woods
Br “Ricar
Snw Electric Company
Williams
Murray Park
Criswell Funeral Home
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