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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1965
Page
2
A Muskegon pair shares an unusual pumpkin pie method. A diamond from an engagement ring is dropped into an empty sugar bowl and left in the cabinet for a day or two before filling the bowl.
An Ada weekly report lists seventeen traffic incidents through July 1965. A Wednesday crash at 14th and Mississippi involved Ruby Austin and Lee Key. Municipal Court fines included speeding and running a stop sign. JP court cases covered drunkenness and various speeding offenses. A humorless recipe aside interrupts the legal notice flow.
Abbott and Miller note the textbook financing bill, unchanged since March, plus full funding of the textbook law. Pontotoc County has 329000 available through anti poverty funds and Homer High plans a 400 raise, new faculty member, smaller classes, and more maintenance funds. State Board figures show total estimated county aid at 806021 with 133946 for Center and Pickett district reconfiguration.
A BHC dusting spray will be used in a nighttime program to control pests. Davidson states the spray is not harmful to vegetation. The operation will take about three to four nights to cover the entire town.
After a sequence of earthquakes, Seward harbor depth collapsed from 30 to 120 feet to 390 to 450 feet. Valdez saw the sea bottom slide into the channel deepening the port by up to 150 feet.
Local classified ad line invites readers to place buy sell trade and rent notices with News Classified Ads. Contact number FE 2 4433 for listings and inquiries.
Mrs. Leon York of Stillwater formerly Audrey Whitwell of Ada died Wednesday. Her father Rev. E. O. Whitwell led Ada First Presbyterian 1922 to 1927 during which a new Broadway and 14th Street church was built. Mrs. York taught in Stillwater schools until February and was an Ada High School graduate. Services at 10 am Friday in Stillwater Presbyterian Church.
George W Miller on 510 West 22nd died Tuesday while visiting Glenfield Pennsylvania. An accomplished inventor and machinist, he led various paper plant operations and improved packaging technology. He helped design a partition assembly machine that automated glassware packaging, transforming industry practices. Miller worked as superintendent at Ada division of Continental Can and oversaw plants in Pittsburgh Pomona Salinas Tacoma Jacksonville, with ties to Clarksburg Company F Kress Box St Regis Paper and Continental Can. He retired three years ago and is survived by three daughters nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services are Friday at Criswell Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Archaeologists debate whether Egyptians or Syrians were earliest to use glass. Fragments and vessels dating back thousands of years have been found in both Egypt and Syria, fueling ongoing study.
Tupelo High School boys baseball defeated Calvin Tuesday night at Tupelo. They followed with a 6 to 0 victory over Atwood Friday night at Tupelo, with Charles Hudson earning the win as pitcher.
Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston and Tony and Carolyn Ada spent last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Davey.
Mrs. Fred Williams led a Training Union Class picnic at Wintersmith Park on Sunday. Attendees included Phyllis Williams Reta Williams Joy Fortner Mark Treas Linda Diane Dwayne Brooks Donnie Clifford Ronnie Clifford Donald Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross Contrahoma John Johnston Neal Burris and Roger Massey dined Tuesday with Mrs D R Clifford Edgar cut hay for the Cliffords John Dickie Roger and Neal hauled it. Mrs Corkey Brashier Debbie Donna and Larry visited Wednesday with Mrs D R Clifford Debbie left with the Brashiers. Friday the Brashiers and Debbie and Sandra joined dinner with Mrs D R Clifford Dickie and Debbie. The children rode horses.
Debbie Clifford spent the weekend with Jackie Loyd at Tu pelo. The girls swam Sunday at Lee's Park. Donnie and Ronnie Clifford returned home Friday after visiting Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader in Wolf.
Mr and Mrs Max Wager and their children Robin and Michele visited Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks on Tuesday in Ada. The Wagers ate supper Thursday with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Williams with Chriseta and Derrick visited Arkansas over the weekend to join his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Williams and attend the Friday night wedding of his sister Miss Beckey Williams to Don Schuite.
Quinton Brooks of Hanford California and his mother Mrs. Janie Brooks visit her brother Dave Gray in Allen and also spend time with friends and relatives at Lula.
Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston Phillip Larry Betsy and Connie Sweat visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.
Debbie Clifford and Jackie Loyd of Tupelo paid a Monday visit to Mrs. Paul Johnston.
Lo visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston. Mr and Mrs Eddie Cameron of Wewoka visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Doyin Stonecipher.
Mrs. Jesse Loyd and Lavon da of Tupelo visited Clif fords on Monday to pick up their daughter Jackie, who was visiting.
Union Hill narrator Mrs. Lavona Jones describes visiting relatives in Bucklin and nearby towns amid Arkansas River flood damage. She notes 300 acres inundated on Olen Tilley land, washed fences, cattle moved to high ground, combines and wheat warned by aircraft, and a Garden City elevator submerged. Wildlife rescue and extensive cleanup followed.
Mr and Mrs Paul Golden and their children visited Mr and Mrs John Delozier and Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden last.
Mr and Mrs Kirby Tilley Dian and Pamela and Mrs Pat Bethune of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Johnny Tilley on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Tom Agee and family visited Mrs Tishi Ross in Ada and Mr and Mrs George Graham in Ada on Saturday, sharing time with local friends and relatives.
Rev and Mrs Don Newby and Kathy visited Mr and Mrs Bob Gray and family Ricky and Russell then went to Wintersmith Park Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Oil Center also visited Rev. and the Gray family in a neighborhood social scene.
Mrs Newby hosted an ice cream gathering Saturday night. Mr and Mrs F O Jones with Glenn and R E Tilley were dinner guests Sunday. Rev and Mrs F L Cunning ham are on vacation visiting relatives in Emporia. Rev and Mrs Cunningham visited several local Cunningham families and Debbie.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp visited Mrs Eva Layne a patient at Valley View Hospital Sunday. Mr and Mrs A B Northam were dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs Audie Teel and Reba visited Mr and Mrs Red Stringer and family in Fort Worth during a vacation last week They fished at Lake Texoma and caught seven catfish Audie Teel also visited Mr and Mrs Frank Roddy in Ada on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Bill Tate and family of California visited Ada on Saturday to see R E Tilley. The Tates are former Ada residents and Mrs Tate is Merle Tilley formerly of Walnut Grove.
A Blue River outing brought together Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Archer Lindall and Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Larry Archer and Dale Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ray Mr. and Mrs. Rube Delozier and Helen Mr. and Mrs. Don Delozier and family Mr. and Mrs. Herman Collins and family and Harold Capes. The group also visited Leonard Archer and family last week and called on Grandma Laura Archer at Ballard Convalescent Home.
Mr and Mrs J B Jones toured parts of Arkansas and Lake Tenkiller area visiting Doctor and Mrs F L Hambrick in Poteau last week. They were joined by Mr and Mrs David Coats and family in Moore and by Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams with Joni Pamela Rhondi and others in Oil Center. Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sible Collins visited Mrs Ruby Crow and Mrs Loretta Kite in Healdton Friday.
Mr and Mrs George Smith and family visited Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and Mrs Lorene Linsey last week in a local social gathering highlighting family connections and community ties.
Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family Saturday.
Mr and Mrs W C Ellis of Gerty celebrate their golden wedding with an open house from 2 to 5 pm Sunday July 18 at their home. Married July 21 1915 in Concord Ark they later lived in Calvin and Hughes County. They have three sons and six grandchildren.
The Henry and Barnes families met at Wintersmith Park for their annual reunion. Fifty seven attended the 1965 gathering with baskets and a picnic lunch followed by visiting. Attendees listed include Millard Henry Eugene Barbara Jerry Patsy Lula Marion Henry Copperas Cove Texas chat Henry Patsy Debbie Philip etc.
Mr. and Mrs. Lady Fleming were celebrated at a wedding gift shower hosted by Mrs. Mary Cox and Mrs. Maxine Willoughby at Parish Chapel. Coffee punch and cake were served. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends such as Dr. and Mrs. Hunter Shawnee and the R. Gibson family.
The McGee Club July session, hosted by Mrs. Jack Lambert, featured Mrs. Lewis Hart as program leader guiding the creed flag salute and devotional. Cookies and Cokes were served and members including Mrs. Don Candelas, Mrs. Jim Pearce, and others attended.
A ham loaf prepared in the Pennsylvania Dutch style is basted with a sweet and tangy dressing of brown sugar, dry mustard, cider vinegar, and water to create a glossy glaze during cooking.
Mrs. Larry Darbinson hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Lindon Tate at her Allen home on Tuesday. Assisted by several guests, the event featured pink and blue decor and a lace dressed gift table, with pink punch and cookies served.
The Gray family of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Gray held their annual reunion at the Old McGee Community building with a noon basket luncheon under shade trees. Attendees included numerous Gray relatives from Oklahoma City Connerville Asher Brownsville Tex Phoenix Ariz and others along with Olin Miller and several spouses and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Milligan hosted over the weekend with their daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Belcher of Wichita. They were joined by Mr. Belcher’s father Buel Belcher in Stratford for the Belcher Family Reunion held at Sulphur.
Frisco Home Demonstration Club members met in the Community Building for a July session on lamp shade recovery. President Mrs A B King led the business session and devotional from Ecclesiastes 3 1 8. Mrs Alfred Baylis opened with the Homemaker's Prayer as eleven members answered roll call. Mrs Simon Patton led the lesson showing a burnt orange wire shade, defusing glare and creating softer lighting. Patton demonstrated curved wire frame coverings lining trims and straight shade patterns assisted by Miss Martha Mote. Mote offered slip cover ideas while Mesdames John Daniel Dora Daniel served rolls punch and lemonade to the group.
The Price family gathered at Wintersmith Park for a recent reunion. Attendees included numerous Price relatives and spouses from Littleton Colorado Amarillo Enid Cookville and other listed places.
Over the calf length support socks have proven a boon to men who are on their feet most of the day. On very hot days they can feel tight and uncomfortable due to circulation constriction. Wear looser over the calf styles when the temperature rises to stay cooler.
Mrs Edith Wommack and Mrs Dora East hosted a housewarming for Mr and Mrs Maurice Current at their new Oakman home. Cookies punch and hot coffee were served. Guests included Luther Brannan Judy Leroy Ward Bobby Hodges Clifton Thorpe Jerry Balthrop Lonnie East Trudy Nance Abby Lang Ira Wommack Janell Moore Bill Lee Martha Current Ken Jackson Norma Poor man Bill McLish Albert Pevehouse Glenda West Jack Green Marion Lancaster Myra Berryman Jimmie Myers and children Gerald Current Lynn Cathy Sunny Roy White Edith Balthrop Vina Balthrop and Shirley Ramar.
The Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church of Francis met Monday evening for a monthly session with guest speaker Rev. Henry Wells, recently returned from St. Andrews Scotland. President Carl Wheeler opened the meeting and a chicken salad dinner was served. Wells presented slides from his Scotland trip.
A kitchen note suggests mixing drained red kidney beans into a tomato cheese sauce. The combination pairs well with buttered toast or steamed rice for a simple Sunday night supper.
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