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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1967
Page
2
Brillat Savarin praises a refreshing salad. The recipe features canned pie sliced apples marinated in French dressing with diced chicken celery walnuts and seasonings. Serve on crisp lettuce for a cool nourishing summer dish.
Orlando Tiffen, 76, longtime Wanette resident and retired oil field worker, died earlier this week in Beaver City Texas. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Wanette Cemetery chapel with burial in Wanette Cemetery.
Funeral services for William Carl Wilson born August 1 1901 Hot Springs Arkansas will be held Friday at 2 p m at Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev Edward McKamy officiating. Burial follows in Frisco Cemetery. Survivors include son Billy Carl Grand Rapids Michigan three grandchildren and siblings Thomas C Wilson Ada and Mrs Myrtle Anderson Ada. Wilson died Tuesday in a local hospital after a life as a mechanic who later retired in Oklahoma.
A plastic training spoon sized for infants helps teach good eating habits. It fits a baby's small mouth and is easy for mothers to handle. The spoon is dishwater safe and can endure hot suds for hygienic cleaning.
In Communist Czechoslovakia people favor a pleasing look like in the West CTK reported about 1965 at the Prague Institute of Cosmetics. About 140000 persons were treated and several hundred underwent surgery for protruding ears deformed noses or wrinkles many others sought to remove excess fat CTK said.
Lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce make good seasonings for tomato juice served as a first course cocktail. These flavors enhance the juice without overpowering the dish.
Robert Hicks of Stratford and Miss Mary A Baum gartner of Sioux Falls married July 15 in Florence Alabama. Attendants were Lance Cpl Bonita J Bouffard and Sgt James W Cook. The bride, a 1966 O'Gorman graduate, joined the Marine Corps and is based in Memphis Tennessee. The groom, Stratford High School 1966 graduate, also joined the Marines and trained in Memphis before transfer to El Toro California. The couple plans to reside near El Toro after Memphis duty.
Recipes often require scalded milk. Heat gently on low until bubbles form at the edge or steam just lifts, then remove from heat and cool before using in yeast doughs.
When a recipe asks for one quarter cup of chopped onion, you can use one small onion instead. This substitution keeps the volume close enough for most dishes without precise measurement.
Mr and Mrs Winfred Berry and daughter Rochelle of Norwalk Calif completed a five week sightseeing tour covering Expo 67 in Canada and Washington DC traveling about 7000 miles in a pickup camper Their California hosts gathered at a Winter smith Park picnic with J W Berry man family and others before the Berrymans headed to Lackland AFB El Paso and visits with sons Richard and Mike Two grandsons in the Army James Loman and Ronnie Ains ee Orth are named with plans for more service later Another Berryman son Charles heads to Oklahoma City for a physical Eugene and David Loman are also listed as registered
Mr and Mrs W B Hokett of Tupelo visited their daughter and family in Olton Texas last week. They were joined by granddaughter Glenda Smith and also saw Mrs Mary Riggan and Mr and Mrs Charles Riggan in Clovis New Mexico. David and Dana stayed to help the Cagles move to Amarillo where they will teach next term.
The Lula Homemakers held their annual family picnic at the Drennan home in Tupelo with 39 members and families. Attendees shared basket lunches, door prizes were awarded, and plans were made to sew for the Red Cross and attend the state council meeting in Stillwater in August.
Mrs Paul Sutton was honoree at a pink and blue shower Thursday in her home west of Ada. Hostess Mrs Francis Jaquess served cake and punch. many neighbors attended including Le tha Robertson JoAnn Prince Roberta Summers Wanda Robbins Linda Davis Edith Ruth Lahonda Sutton Dennis McDonald Pearl Gray Sue Jaquess H D Wright Artie Jaquess Lloyd Beebe Jess Norvill Enola Chilcoat Helen Jaquess and the honoree.
Mrs Ella Sawyers visited relatives in Arkansas over the weekend. Visiting recently in the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Reynolds were her mother Mrs Davie Miller Shawnee an aunt Mrs Sammy Beam and a friend a Birchfield Wichita Falls ex Bob Crow was admitted to Valley View Hospital Thursday. Mr and Mrs Fred Wright Horatio Ark visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Virgle Romine Pickett and attended church Sunday morning. They are Mrs Romine's parents. Mrs Marjorie McCarter and girls Oklahoma City visited their mother and grandmother Mrs Clarence Miller Sunday and attended church. Mrs Emma Kethherside was on the sick list last week. The Rev and Mrs Wayne Strange and daughter Atoka were at the Nazarene Church Sunday morning. The Rev Strange conducted the morning services. The Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley had charge of the services Sunday night. Mrs Lilley brought the devotional. Mrs Roberta Tipton and her mother Mrs Elsie Welch both of Ada attended the Nazarene Church Sunday.
Mrs Maggie Sawyers returned home over the weekend after visiting her daughter and family in Arkansas.
Norbie Romine and Mr and Mrs Mae Whetcher of Tupelo visited Mr and Mrs Dave Romine on Sunday.
The Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley visited Mr and Mrs Pete Anderson on Monday in a social encounter noted in local society circles.
Mrs. Chester Treas and Mark of Texarkana Texas visited in the Howard Ganus home on Sunday along with Mike and Joan Ganus of Seminole.
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilbourne of Guyman Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs James Hall over the weekend sharing time and conversation at their home.
Mrs. P. H. Boddy returned home from Oklahoma City Friday. Her son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boddy brought her home and stayed until Sunday. Their daughters Nancy and Kay were visiting relatives in Kansas.
Gary Lafevers departed for his Marine base in California after spending a leave with his parents Mr and Mrs T J Helms and family.
Budget continuation notes a shortfall of about 17000 dollars. Two boards schedule a joint 10 am Friday meeting to close the gap. Court reform date undecided, JP court funds may continue briefly with unknown future amounts.
Police log lists vehicle violations including defective brakes by Jene Roach driving without a valid license by Ray Gene Frazier following too closely by Gary Lee Self and improper stopping on the highway by Richard Dean Wiles and failure to yield by Mary Alice Gibson.
Monroney cited broad support from the Oklahoma Legislature the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce and the Ardmore Conservancy District for the reservoir plan known by two names.
At the Jecicko factory all male workers must shave at work, with the shaving room described as for technical control. Management said the rule applied to all employees, per CTK.
The report highlights about 25 000 wild flower species thriving in the United States across diverse habitats. Researchers note rich biodiversity and the importance of conservation to protect these plant communities and their ecological roles.
Visiting Mr and Mrs George Barnes Sunday were grandson Mike Barnes and wife Kathy Ada Lonnie Barnes son and daughter Phylis and Mark Vaness and Vicky Hoover Fresno California visiting Lonnie Barnes.
Minne Lewis reports 81 people attended Sunday worship at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. Glen Eaves led both morning and evening services. Visitors named include Mr and Mrs Doyne Isaacs Damon and Latricia of Wichita Kansas and Mrs Milner and Linda of Pickett.
The Rev. Bert Jones and Frank Lewis visited Luther and Tom Erwin in Ardmore on Sunday, former Oil Center residents. Mrs. Frank Lewis spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Jewell Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Don Cooley and children Becky Gary and Pamela from Guthrie visited the Jones family for a few days, with Becky returning home after a week with her grandparents.
Mrs Pennington spent Saturday with Mrs Minnie Lewis, sharing a quiet afternoon and chat about local routines and family matters.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway of Stratford visited Mrs Nannie Cox Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs Hazel Newby and Brad Willis.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Shelly and Mrs. Ruth Sutton visited Mrs. Lena Soward Sunday. Mrs. Bea Robertson visited Mrs. Soward Saturday night.
The new parsonage blocks are ready for set, and the building is expected to rise quickly as several volunteers offer help.
Mr and Mrs Earl Franks attended a gospel singing at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Davis on Sunday.
The Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith of Ada celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 6. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. The Smiths previously served as pastors at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Chris Sutton rode a Palomino pony on Saturday. The pony was a gift from his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton.
Minnie Lewis visited Winford Parrish in Valley View Hospital Tuesday. Carl Carr was a Thursday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis. Mr and Mrs Edd Carr of Oklahoma City visited Carl Wednesday.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church met in Ada on Tuesday with 16 attendees. Mrs Thelma Garrett spoke as the guest speaker while Mrs Juan Cooley Becky Pamela and Mrs Jewel Jones were among those present Friday.
The Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Sutton and children and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price attended the funeral of Rowe Lewis in Oklahoma City on Saturday.
The Rev. Sutton and Chris visited Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sutton Saturday. Mrs. Ruth Sutton and Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton Monday.
Dallas Burk of Tucson, Arizona, visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis on Monday to thank them for their subscription to the WEEKLY.
Mr and Mrs H B Griffiths and children Bill Collins Floyd Burk Jr and Mr and Mrs Loyd Burk and son enjoyed homemade ice cream with Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk Sr recently. Dallas Burk Tucson Ariz visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Burk Sr Sunday. Mrs Oleta Burk attended the rodeo in Stratford Thursday. Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Roy Roddy Ponca City.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Robert son Pauls Valley visited Mrs Edith Cook recently. Mrs Mike Thomas Ricky and Mrs Sally Wyche were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Britt. Mr Pickens and Mrs Drucilla Thomas attended church in Lexington Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and their daughters entertained with a fish fry Monday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Reinschmidt and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and Dorothea, Cathy and Londa, plus additional hosts.
Paula Tucker attended the Edd Berryman family reunion at Wintersmith Park on Sunday with Billy Jim Robertson Tamara Stacy and hosts Mr and Mrs Tucker Paula and Tonya also present.
Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brashears include their son and family Don Brashears and Dawna Stonewall and Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Goode of Oklahoma City. Mr. Heacock was admitted to Coalgate hospital recently. Mrs. Heacock and Mrs. Jesse Loyd visited him Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Worley Hokett visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs James Cagle Dana and David in Orton Texas. They were joined by granddaughter Glenda Jo Smith Francis. They went to Clovis New Mexico to see Mrs Hoketts sister Mrs Mary Riggan and the Riggan family. Dana and David returned with grandparents to Tupelo and will stay a few weeks while their parents move from Olton to Amarillo to teach next year. Mike Hokett left Ada for home after a month visit and a family picnic was held in Wintersmith Park.
A list of correspondents by town with names addresses and telephone numbers for submissions subscriptions and renewals. Includes Ada Allen Roff Stonewall Lula Union Hill and Vanoss entries with delivery notes and box deposits.
The text lists several Oklahoma City residents including Mr and Mrs Paul Canada with children Mary Dew,Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murphy and their kids Steve and Ginger, Stonewall, Mr and Mrs Glen Smith and Mary M Francis, Mr and Mrs Harold Hamilton and Debbie, Mrs Effie Murphy, and Mr and Mrs Hokett with Dana and David. After lunch they had a swimming party and took pictures.
The Head Start program at Tupelo School will close Friday after a morning program and refreshments. Teachers listed are Mrs. A. A. Howell and Mrs. Jesse Loyd, with Mrs. Hugh Sweat transporting the children to the school.
Mr and Mrs Riley Harmon learn of the death in Lawton of their son in law S G Farmer. Mrs Farmer is the former Mildred Harmon and she and her husband both attended Tupelo schools.
Mrs Nellie Cartwright of Ada spent the past week as a guest of her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Jack Uhlick. Mrs Uhlick was in Ada Monday and attended the sidewalk sale.
Arnold Lafevers recently returned from Stockton California where he visited his children and became a grandfather again. His daughter Rowena and husband welcomed a baby boy, their second child, and Mrs. Lafevers stayed to help. She returns home August 15 with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lafevers and children, who will be on vacation.
Myrl Crawford of Allen visited Dana and David on Monday for a casual gathering and catch up.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hudson visited their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Gary Ward in Ada on Sunday. They spent the afternoon playing miniature golf in the park.
Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis visited Mr and Mrs Bill Clanton and Bud Whitlow in Blanchard Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Homer Evans and George Flowers were guests of the Ellises Sunday. Jenny Star Ellis from Stonewall spent a week visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs De Ellis. Patti Fowler also visited. Lynette Linton spent Sunday with Patti Fowler and went horseback riding.
Miss Betty Ann Harkins of Milwaukee Wisconsin spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Harkins. She has worked over a year for a Milwaukee loan company. Mr and Mrs Harkins drove her to Oklahoma City Sunday for her flight home. Betty is a Tupelo High School graduate and attended Murray State College in Tishomingo.
Jerri Lynn Latta visited her parents Mr and Mrs Sherman Drennan over the week. The trip featured family time and a chance to catch up away from daily routines.
Edmond J. Harmon was baptized Sunday night at the First Baptist Church. His friends Mr. and Mrs. Homer Flowers of Ada were in attendance for the occasion.
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