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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1968

Page

2

Articrafts Know How Shown At Extension Group Meeting

The Vaness Extension Home makers Group met in the school auditorium for the March meeting with Mrs. Leo Mc Ninch presiding. Mrs. Clifford Miller led the devotional and crafts program as brush strokes for painting were demonstrated and a silk scarf flower shown. A St Patrick theme appeared in decorations and refreshments were served to guests and members.

Vaness Extension Homemakers Group Leo McNinch Clifford Miller FFA Extension Homemakers District Homemakers Extension Council Midwest City High School Thelma Perriman Edward Coffey Perriman Marvin Briggs A. G. McCullar Lloyd McIlroy Ted Sickles Midwest City Glenn Cornell Dennis Ezra Holland Laura Johnson Gayle Robert Neff Linda Sandra R. B. Tiffin

Post Office Tour Proves Interesting

Union Hill Good Neigh bor Club held its bi monthly meeting in the Oklahoma State Motor Bank Conference Room with President Mrs Lela Cochran guiding. Members enjoyed a birthday song for Mrs Ina Haines then toured Ada Oklahoma’s Fed Post Office with Postmaster Hicks Smith Jr who shared a photo gallery of former Ada postmasters and demonstrated mail procedures including the Federal Court room. Attendees included Mrs Lena Cochran Mrs Daisy Binion Mrs Ola Fraley Mrs Bettie Cunningham Mrs Roxie Golden Linda Mrs Ina Haines Mrs Gwin Tilley Mrs Laura Haines and Mike. The group plans to meet March 27 at Daisy Binion’s home.

Union Hill Good Neighbor Club Oklahoma State Motor Bank Lela Cochran Ina Haines Hicks Smith Jr Ada Federal Post Office Federal Court Room Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Ola Fraley Bettie Cunningham Roxie Golden and Linda Gwin Tilley Laura Haines Mike

Cumberland Presbyterian Women Meet At Church

The Cumberland Presbyterian Women held their monthly meeting with Mrs. Joe Lovelace as president and Mrs. Bob Mayberry as delegate to the Presbytery. A worshipful program featured prayer, scripture, and a lesson on compassion, with members reading from Matthew and a ministerial viewpoint followed by a women’s perspective.

Kit Thomas Cumberland Presbyterian Betty Rae Rodgers Rodgers Jimmie Stevenson Bob Lawson Stevenson Lawson W. P. George Luther Thompson Jack Presley Harold McWhorter Charles McCaskey Joe Lovelace Bob Mayberry Calvin Grace Grace Wesley Brantley Velda Booth Tulsa Wesley Brantley Sr Herbert Cooper Garvin Glover

Ada Schools Plan Summer Science Sessions and Training

Ada school leaders outline a federally funded summer program for grades one through three emphasizing the SCIS inquiry method. Volunteers include 48 grade instructors and 11 others from area schools, with lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences to prepare teachers and future educators for implementing new teaching techniques.

Skelton Kellogg East Central Mary Ann Lanier Norman Hayes Maxine Jeeter Oklahoma Laboratory School Ada East Central Education Department

Beef Dishes Quick Recipes for Freezer Meals

Country cooks share quick beef based dishes for freezing and later use. Recipes include frozen beef cubes with peas and mushroom soup served over hot biscuits, plus a beef and vegetable pastry pie. Servings: six with two 3 inch biscuits or one 9 inch pie.

Beefy Onion Soup with Shredded Cheese

Melt shortening in skillet. Add onions and sauté until soft and clear. Add broth beef cheese and seasonings. Cover and simmer gently to heat. Just before serving blend in sour cream. Makes six servings.

Brush Stroke Painting Shown to Frisco Group

Twelve members attended the March 14 Frisco Extension Homemakers meeting in the community building. Mrs. Wendell Price demonstrated brush stroke techniques after showing finished paintings, then refreshments were served.

Frisco Extension Homemakers Group Resthaven Nursing Home D. L. Smith Farm Wendell Price Johnnie Daniel Boda Hisaw Vance Minor John Daniel Dora Daniel Simon Patton William Shellenberger Gene Winton Johnna and Dohnna Daniel Deanna Brady

Job Corps Top 80 000 Enrolled in Ada Office Figures

Edward E. Redpath of the Oklahoma State Employment Service reports 84 601 Job Corps members placed by Nov 30 1967. Distribution shows 78 percent jobs 12 percent schools 10 percent armed forces. Over 4 000 corps members have 326 000 hours in emergency service. Ada office seeks male and female applicants ages 16 through 21 at 114 E 12th.

Edward E. Redpath Oklahoma State Employment Service Ada E. 12Th

Crafts Workshop Highlights At Hart Extension Meeting

The Hart Extension Homemakers Group met Wednesday on the theme Art and Home Decoration. Mrs. Marjorie Soutee presided while Mrs. Arno Griffith shared notes from a February arts and crafts workshop and showed a greeting card she made.

Hart Extension Homemakers Group Alvie Griffith Marjorie Soutee Rollcall Richard Soutee May Johnson Arno Griffith Barney Hall Cecil Knight Naomi Stanfield Max Griffith

Ada Council OKs Awning and Water Plan Revisions

The Ada city council approved a new awning for South Broadway extending 120 feet with posts set back four feet and edge two feet from the curb, along with a contract to install. Officials debated code exceptions and fire safety, while a water rights resolution for Parker Reservoir faced friction with partnering towns. Action on two Zoning Board replacements was tabled.

Olen Henderson Herman Landrith Floyd Haynes Dale Hougas State Water Resources Board Parker U. S. Corps of Engineers Ada Norman Midwest City Shawnee J. P B. Davidson Zoning Board of Adjustment R. Burl Harris John Oxford Ada Public Works Robert S. Kerr Water Research Laboratory

Galley-Wanting Around The County

Corene Pedersen and relatives visit Ada and surrounding areas over the weekend. Laura Ann McCauley marks her sixth birthday. Several families, including Floyds, Gilstraps, Jacksons, and Hollands, host or visit relatives in the area. Lollie Mann is ill at home with flu.

Lollie Mann

Tattons Visit Friends and Attend Dance Event in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tatton and Cynthia of Fort Morgan Colorado were guests of Mrs. Tatton’s sister Mrs. Bob G. Wall. She represented the Dance Masters of America Association Saturday in Oklahoma City as a judge in the Miss Dance of Oklahoma contest. Sunday the Tattons and relatives toured Pottawatomie County.

C. H. Tatton Cynthia Fort Morgan, Coo Bob G. Wall Clarice Tatton Curtis Elva Wall Gayla Debbie Pottawatomie County

Latta Roff Visits Floyds Thursday

Latta Roff visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd on Thursday to call on the couple at their home.

Kit Thomas R. N. Gilstrap Roff Charles Floyd

Seniors Named to School’s Who’s Who and Honors List

Ten AHS seniors earn spots in the Schools Who’s Who and scholarships. Mary Ann McPhee, Ronnie Nichols, and Walter Whitney are noted for high grades, church and community roles, and district to national science and arts honors.

IUO Mu Alpha Theta Cougar Creations St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Mary Ann McPhee Vincent McPhee NHS Charalers IUC Ronnie Nichols Garland Nichols W. 23Rd First Baptist Church Walter Whitney Lloyd Booker Jr N. Cherry

Roff Alumni Banquet Committee Meets at Floyd Home

The Roff Alumni Banquet Committee met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Floyd. Attending were Mrs. Dannie Wyche and Mrs. Elvina Tidwell. Anyone interested in attending these meetings may contact these ladies.

Roff Charles Floyd Dannie Wyche Elvina Tidwell

4H club girls aided by women at school clothing project

Mrs. Leon Cecil, Mrs. Barbara Casady and Mrs. Charles Floyd assisted 4H club girls with their clothing projects at school on Monday.

Leon Cecil Barbara Casady Charles Floyd

Dinner guests visit Floyd household in a week

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Manuel and Robert Rich were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd, Kay, Randy and Sue Monday. Mrs. Leon Cecil visited Mrs. Floyd Tuesday.

Troy Manuel Robert Rich Charles Floyd Kay, Randy Sue Leon Cecil

Thanks to Mr and Mrs Ar den L Coffey for renewal

A short note thanks Mr and Mrs Ar den L Coffey for renewing their subscription to the WEEKLY newspaper, acknowledging continued support from the couple.

Arden L. Coffey

Thomases Attend Marion Abbott Funeral in Konawa

Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas Kit and Paul attended the funeral of Marion Abbott at Konawa on Saturday. They then visited Mr and Mrs Ira Henson and family. The Thomases spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Clyde Millican in Oklahoma City.

Kit Thomas Kit Paul Marion Abbott Konawa Ira Henson Clyde Millican Oklahoma City

Local Visits and Fishing Outing Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs G A Henry visited Mr and Mrs B F Lancaster Friday. Mr and Mrs Wayne Gray visited Monday. Mike and Jay Don Johnson and Derica and Dena Gray spent Wednesday with Mrs B F Lancaster. Jimmy Lancaster and Londa McLaughlin went fishing Monday night. Londa caught three big catfish. Jimmy caught one.

G. A. Henry B. F. Lancaster Wayne Gray Mike Jay Don Johnson Derica Dena Gray Jimmy Lancaster Londa McLaughlin Londa Jimmy

Local visitors join Mae Rice after singing convention

Mr and Mrs Joe Baker and Brian visited Mrs Mae Rice Saturday. Mrs Rice attended a singing convention at the camp grounds on Highway 13 recently.

Joe Baker Brian Larry Pendleton Ada Chester Williams Mae Rice Highway 13

Latta Girls Attend East Central Concert Tuesday

A group of Latta girls attended the East Central concert Tuesday, joining others for the evening event and enjoying performances by the school group.

Latta East Central

Social visits span Norman Ada and Waxahachie area families

George Higgs of Savanna and Leon Higgs visited Sidney Green recently while Ronald Donald Shelby Keith and Tannie stayed with Green family. Betty Betty Green and Michelle from McAlester joined Sidney Green Saturday night along with Phyllis and Shirley. The Rev Shelby Pearcy from Waxahachie Tex visited Sidney Green Shirley and Phyllis Saturday night. Patsy Sue Green and Linda Blevins spent Friday night with Phyllis. Sidney Green Shirley Phyllis visited Mary Summers and Leroy in Hickory Sunday. Others included Mr and Mrs Joe Swarb and David of Roff. Mrs Monroe Bettis Norman and Mrs George Sparkman Ada visited Jess Bettis Sunday.

George Higgs Savanna Leonard Higgs Ronald Donald Shelby Keith Tannie Sidney Green James Green Michelle McAlester Betty Green Phyllis Shirley Shelby Pearcy Waxahachi Tex Patsy Sue Green Linda Blevins Phyllis Green Mary Summers Leroy Hickory Joe Swarb David Roff

Visitation Notes From Vinita Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jackson and Mark of Vinita visited Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cooper. The short call reflects a social call between families in the community.

Leon Jackson Mark Vinita Herbert Cooper

Mrs Edwards Visits Mrs Grace Thursday Afternoon

Mrs M D Edwards visited Mrs Calvin Grace Thursday afternoon for a social call and exchange of greetings in the neighborhood.

M. D. Edwards Calvin Grace

Morgan Family Visit Led To Fort Meade Assignment

Ellis Morgan and Ethem E Morgan spent Saturday night with family then visited Antlers on Sunday. Mrs Ethem Morgan and Vernon visited Earl Johnson in Ada Sunday. Vaden W Morgan 24, son of Ethem E Morgan, has been assigned as medic with the 28th General Hospital at Fort Meade Georgia. Mr and Mrs W H Blackbird of Oklahoma City visited Ethem Morgan Saturday. Archie Duncan and Ethem Morgan were in Atoka Saturday.

Hugh Sweat Ellis Morgan Ethem E. Morgan Ellis Ethem Antlers Ethem Morgan Vernon Earl Johnson Ada Vaden W. Morgan 28Th General Hospital Ft. Meade W. H. Blackbird Oklahoma City

Wedding shower honors LaVonda Reynolds in Allen

Mrs. Worley Hokett attended a wedding shower Saturday in Allen honoring LaVonda Reynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewey Reynolds north of Lula LaVonda a graduate of Allen High School attended East Central State College one year She and her fiancé are employed in Tulsa Worley Howett attended the final basketball game at Allen Saturday Allen won.

Worley Hokett Allen LaVonda Reynolds Dewey Reynolds Lula LaVonda Allen High School East Central State College Tulsa Worley Howett

Wilsons Visit Gould Family Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wilson and family visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gould and family on Saturday.

J. L. Wilson L. R. Gould

Ada Couple Dines With Snows in Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. James Harden of Ada dined with Mrs. Harden’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Snow. Jim Brooks and family of Oklahoma City also visited the Dewey Snow family on Sunday.

James Harden Ada Mrs. Harden Dewey Snow Jim Brooks Oklahoma City

Farm sale and talent show draw local families in Wapanucka

Mrs. A. A. Howell and others attended a farm sale on Saturday. A talent show at Wapanucka featured Patti Lee Brenda and Mrs J B Crawford plus The Evil Thoughts Band with Mike Steele Kenneth Crane and A J Lem ons. Acts by Glen Deaton David Romines Adrian Horton and Tommy Crane were also presented.

A. A. Howell Kay Debbie Hugh Sweatt Patti Lee Hugh Sweat Patti J. B. Crawford Brenda Wapanucka Evil Thoughts Mike Steele Kenneth Crane A. J. Lemons Glen Deaton David Romines Adrian Horton the Pencils Tommy Crane

Mrs Janie Holman Visited With Mrs Dewey Snow

Mrs Janie Holman paid a call on Wednesday at the home of Mrs Dewey Snow.

Heming Way Family Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Heming of South Dakota visited their daughters Mrs Billie Kirby Tu Pelo and Mrs Elbert McCullar of Dallas this past month and left for home on Friday.

Earl Hemingway South Dakota Billie Kirby Tupelo Elbert McCullar Dallas

School Election Set for March 26 at Tupelo Cafeteria

The school election will be held March 26 in the Tupelo School cafeteria from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Voters may cast ballots in the designated area inside the cafeteria.

Tupelo

Phillips Woman Taken to Valley View Hospital

Mrs. R. Minda Phillips was taken to Valley View Hospital this week. Her daughter Mrs. Allie Ryals of Oklahoma City visited her Saturday.

Lucille Ganus R. Minda Phillips Valley View Hospital Allie Ryals Oklahoma City

Mrs Ruby Murphy Discharged From Valley View Hospital

Mrs Ruby Murphy was discharged this week. She spent a few days with her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Jerry Scott, and is now visiting a son and family, Mr and Mrs Bud Murphy, in Rush Springs.

Ruby Murphy Valley View Hospital Jerry Scott Bud Murphy Rush Springs

Ganns Family Visits Oklahoma City for Daughter's Surgery

Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Oklahoma City with daughter Linda Granger who underwent surgery at Baptist Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. Robby and Leslie Granger stayed with grandparents during the mother's hospital stay.

Howard Ganns Oklahoma City Linda Granger Baptist Memorial Hospital Robby Leslie

Family Weekend Visit With Bal lards and Kin

Mrs Ronnie Rowe spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Ballard and their son Jim joining Debbie and Kenny in the family gathering at their home.

Ronnie Rowe Debbie Kenny Maud Cecil Ballard Jim

Ruth McNutt Visits Son in Okemah Family

Mrs. Ruth McNutt of Okemah spent Thursday and Friday with her son and family Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt and Jack.

Ruth McNutt Okemah Jack McNutt Jack

Mrs Ella Jo Price Visits Ada Friend Sunday

Mrs. Ella Jo Price of Ada spent Sunday with her friend Mrs. Rosa Burkhart in Ada.

Ella Jo Price Ada Rosa Burkhart

Riverside Women Visit Stonewall Trio

Mrs. Maude Vernon Weller of Riverside California visited in Stonewall Tuesday with Mrs. Rosa Burkhart and Mrs. Florence Worley.

Maude Vernon Weller Riverside Calif Stonewall Rosa Burkhart Florence Worley

Mrs Lollie Mann and Myrtle Anderson Visit Mrs Phillips

Mrs Lollie Mann and Mrs Myrtle Anderson visited Mrs Cumi Phillips Friday. They called on her at her home and spent time together in fellowship.

Lollie Mann Myrtle Anderson Cumi Phillips

Visit Highlights Family Time Across Two Weekends

Mr and Mrs Clayton Stegall visited her sister and husband Mr and Mrs T T Lowman on Friday. Mrs Izola McKeel and Margaret visited her brother and wife Mr and Mrs T T Lowman on Saturday.

Clayton Stegall T. T. Lowman

Naz arene Church members hold prayer meeting at Lilley home

Several Naz arene Church members gathered Wednesday night at the home of Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley for a prayer meeting.

The Nazarene Church Steve Lilley

Gibson Lake Weekend Family Outing Report

Mr and Mrs Phil Shoemake and relatives from Midwest City and Broken Arrow joined the Gibson family for a lake weekend at Gibson Lake. Other Stonewall and Atoka residents including Mr and Mrs W C Elliott and Mr and Mrs Jim Stone with children and Mrs Mattie Gibson joined Saturday activities. Ruth Gibson of Tulsa spent the weekend in Stonewall with the Gibsons and joined the lake outing Saturday.

Phil Shoemake Phyllis Sandra Midwest City Jim Greenlee Jamie Phil Broken Arrow Gibson Lake Gibson Lake W. C. Elliott Atoka Jim Stone Marty Clay F. L. Gibson Mattie Gibson Stonewall Ruth Gibson Tulsa F. L. Gibsons the Lake

Mrs Maggie Sawyers Returns After Week with Hillus kin

Mrs Maggie Sawyers came home Saturday evening from Shawnee where she visited a week with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Hillus.

Maggie Sawyers Arthur Hillus Shawnee

Ro mine couple attend Cedar Grove fellowship meeting

The Rev and Mrs Orval Ro mine and their family attended a fellowship meeting at Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church on Saturday night.

Orval Romine Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church

Pentecostal church services and youth convention announced

Ninety five attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Glen Eaves leading morning and evening services. The Youth Lifeliners plan a convention at Ada’s First Pentecostal Holiness Church on March 1 and 2. Cooley Brothers appear at Oil Center Church Saturday night. Public is invited.

Minnie Lewis Glen Eaves Ada Cooley Brothers Oil Center

Women's Auxiliary presents foreign mission program

The Women's Auxiliary presented their foreign mission program at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church on Wednesday night.

Women’s Auxiliary Oil Center

Parsonage Moved. Pastor Busy Clearing Church Yard

The old parsonage building was moved out recently and the pastor has been very busy getting the church yard in order. The task reflects ongoing maintenance duties as the church grounds are tidied and organized.

Mrs Liza Brecheen Hospitalized in Valley View

Mrs Liza Brecheen is a patient at Valley View Hospital. She is the mother of Mrs Helen Fleming and formerly resided in the Maxwell community.

Liza Brecheen Valley View Hospital Helen Fleming Maxwell Community

Goodman Family Singing Attended by Ada Three

Mrs. Bea Robertson Mrs. Dorchie Booth and Mrs. Colene Robertson attended the Goodman Family singing in Ada Sunday showing local family participation in a church event and community entertainment.

Bea Robertson Dorchie Booth Colene Robertson Goodman Family Ada

Mrs Pearl Gray and Mrs Mary Cox Named Delegates

Mrs Pearl Gray is elected delegate to the C E Rally and Mrs Mary Cox named delegate for the Lifeliners. The rally is scheduled for March 22 and 23 at the First Ada with Rev Banes of Franklin Springs Georgia as the main speaker.

Pearl Gray Mary Cox Lifeliners First Pentecostal Holiness Church Ada Banes Franklin Springs

Oklahoma City Attend Sing In Features Tucker Family

Mrs. Alene Tucker with Paula and Tonya traveled to Oklahoma City Friday night to attend a singing event.

Alene Tucker Paula Tonya Oklahoma City

Booths hosted by Robert family for Sunday dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robert son Stacy and Tamara.

Melvin Booth Billy Jim Robertson Stacy and Tamara

Rev and Mrs Eaves Attend Stratford Nursing Home Service

The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves attended Sunday services at the Stratford Nursing Home. The Rev. Eaves conducted the services.

Glen Eaves Stratford Nursing Home

Agnes Rutledge and Larry Visit Franks Family

Mrs. Agnes Rutledge and Larry visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Shelly on Sunday, sharing time with the family.

Agnes Rutledge Larry Earl Franks Shelly Sunday

Crows visit Northams Sunday in Ada

The Rev. and Mrs. Walter Crow of Ada visited Mrs. Josie Northam and Mrs. Vannie Northam on Sunday. Continued on page three.

Walter Crow Ada Josie Northam Vannie Northam

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