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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
2
A nostalgic guide extols home cookie baking across farms, sharing two tested recipes Spicy Apple Bar and Spicy Molasses Balls. It emphasizes quick serving, family joy, and building a personal recipe collection with detailed ingredient lists and step by step instructions.
The Pontotoc County H Roundup at the fairgrounds last week showcased top 4-H results with blue ribbon winners across senior and junior divisions. Winners include Gary Golden, Paul McCurdy, Janice LaCrone, Karen Enis, Vicky Eaton, Sherry Hatch, Katherine Biggs, and many others in demonstrations talks and illustrated talks.
The text explains how a plant passes through crushing rolls and crimpers to crack stems, releasing moisture. Properly adjusted conditions barely crack stems and minimize leaf damage, reducing drying time from three days to bale readiness in two, increasing total digestible nutrients harvested per acre.
The article notes voluntary integration by a first group of families last June with plans to extend to other areas. Father Kelly and the Catholic Church opened Children’s House in 1965 in a former Negro church to aid welfare mothers needing daytime child care. Henry Floyd, Oklahoma City NAACP president, says programs and intergroup cooperation give the Negro community hope as changes unfold.
Seven Bryant spent Friday night with Danny and Eddie Brown. Various local families visited relatives over the weekend and during or after church. Bible study at Lightning Ridge drew a large crowd Sunday night with teachers Kenneth Stanfield and Jeff Bailey.
Becky Staggs visited Evanda Scott Friday. Bonnie and Sherry Biggs visited Loretta Scott and Johnny Osborn Friday. Mrs. Loretta Summers visited Mrs. Oleta Bryant Monday. Mrs. Wanda Summers visited Mrs. A. J. Summers Monday.
The Vanoss FFA held its annual banquet in the school luncheon room with Glen Golden welcoming. Dr. James Danley spoke, a Vanoss High School alumnus and East Central State College math chair. James Barnes awarded medals to members including Glen Golden and Mack McCaulley. special awards went to C. H. Stone and Billy Bob Ashley.
The Haines family held a 70th birthday celebration for J. V. Pete Haines on April 28 at the home of J. W. and Mrs. Haines Ada Oklahoma. Many relatives attended from Ada Fittstown Oklahoma City Midwest City and Bethany while gifts came from Daisy Nunez and Carl and Clarence Ingram. The event featured visiting eating and movie pictures.
School officials argue consolidation serves students while opponents demand local control. If approved, the proposal would go to a public vote with site selection, definite plans, and financing to enable construction about a year later. It would create the first county high school in the state with state education department aiding as a pilot project.
Dr. R A Torrey once rejected faith until a mother's prayers and a midnight crisis led him to seek God. Convicted by the Holy Spirit he forgave his sins and embraced Christ. He became a noted evangelist who helped win thousands to faith.
Dr. Doyle L. Patton announces an ongoing Glaucoma Detection Screening Center at the Coal County health department. A glaucoma clinic will be held every fourth Wednesday. ophthalmologist Michael P. Lipsich will run May 3 and May 10 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Target group is adults over 35 to 40 years. The test is painless and brief. call 927 2367 for appointments.
The Great Salt Lake in Utah lies without an outlet and is so saline that a human body cannot sink in its waters. This extreme salinity creates a unique natural feature near the state’s western shore.
Linda Griffin and Ray Smith exchanged vows Saturday at First Baptist Church in Fittstown at 6 30 PM Merl Griffin gave away the bride Rita Griffin served as maid of honor Oklahoma City friends hosted a reception The groom in the U S Air Force stationed at Tinker AFB Oklahoma City He hails from Massachusetts The couple departed for Oklahoma City after the reception.
Lula Extension Homemakers Group met April 23 at Mrs. Doyin Stonecipher’s home with Mrs. Clyde Wofford presiding. Roll call and wash n wear clothing problems were discussed, a roundtable on men’s and boys’ wear led by Mrs. Walter Brooks, and plans for cemetery upkeep noted.
Mrs. Wanda Welch hosted a birthday party for her son Mark on his 8th birthday, April 23, at their home. The cake, a two tier white confection with clowns, was baked by Aunt Geraldine Haskins and inscribed Happy Birthday Mark. Ice cream cake and punch were served to a group of relatives and friends including Laura Haines Mike Susan Oma Enloe Kenny Penny Bray Stanley Goodman Jerry Barbara Newby Stephen Kathy Jeff Long Pam Adams and Sondra. Favors included bubble gum and balloons. Games and singing followed the celebration.
Two Ada youths lead the sophomores in Oklahoma State University s Presidential Leadership Program. Steve Omohundro serves as president and James Davidson as vice president, both freshmen Presidential Leadership Scholars, continuing in the program during their OSU tenure. Omohundro is the son of Dr. and Mrs. E R Muntz and Davidson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J B Davidson.
The W M A of Morris Memorial Baptist Church will gather Monday for the Royal Service, inviting members to attend and participate in the observance and activities planned for the day.
The primary and beginners Sunbeam Band of Morris Memorical Baptist Church met Wednesday for a program after practice on songs sung Sunday night. Twelve children earned Sunbeam pins: Penny Stuart, Chuck Bigham, Chad Rigsby, Linda Gray, Chris Rigsby, Mike Myers, Vanessa Johnson, Ronny Myers, Lori Chronister, Loretta Scott, Debby Chronister, David Hanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCraw and Doyle Ray visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis and Pam in Rush Springs.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee with Doug and Jerry visited Mr and Mrs Ray Jenkins and children Ada Saturday. Bert Cupps Bebee Sun y.
Mrs Joy Lee Green and Mrs Edna Swart visited Mrs Mary Summers and Leroy in Hickory. The brief note records a social call among local residents.
Mr and Mrs James Green and Michelle of McAlester visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Green in Shirley and Phyllis on Saturday Thompson on Sunday. The Rev and Mrs Charles McCaskey visited Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Elvin Hensley of Vanessa and Mr and Mrs Ronald Brashier of Ahloso visited the Hensleys in a local social gathering, sharing news and greetings with nearby families.
Ada closes its 1968 rabies clinic this Friday from 1 30 to 6 pm at Wintersmith Park and the water department building. The pound man will start collecting untagged dogs Monday with city tags issued at the clinic sites.
Coal County voters approved a 295000 bond for a new courthouse and jail by 985 to 445, 68.8 percent. The site will be behind the present building with the old site becoming a city park. Sam Nelson said plans and construction start after bond sale in about 60 days. Previous repairs were rejected.
Edgar Harlin of Ada wed Helen Denslow of Ada. Richard Rose of Sasakwa married Bernard J. Stafford of Wewoka. Phillip A. Iker of Allen tied with Kathryn M. Frederick of Allen. Alan Brooks Palmer of Allen united with Jean Vandeveer of Calvin.
Anita Kelley divorces from Frank Kelley, and Stewart Lee Johnson and Sharon Ann Johnson are granted divorces to end two marriages.
Beverly Joyce, Ronnie Shu mard, Mrs Elizabeth French, Mrs Zain Acuff, Norma McConnell, Mrs May Shumard, Mrs Pearl Reeves and Mr and Mrs Clarence Broadway visited Mrs Nell Stanley and Mary during the week.
Mr and Mrs John Lee visited Mr and Mrs Marion Williamson Sunday. Mrs Patsy Hampton and children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Cledes Grissom Ricky and Randy. Mrs Emily Presley and Mrs Marie Hooser and baby Francis visited Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom Tuesday. Arbury Presley had dinner with Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom Monday and Tuesday.
Attendance at Lightning Ridge Sunday school and church was 51. Mr and Mrs R R Kinsey of Vaness joined the church. Mrs Thelma Perri and Mr Lloyd McIlroy joined last week. The church set a business meeting for every fourth Sunday at 2 p.m. T Bumpers invites all to singing at Lightning Ridge each Thursday night. The Rev Royce Packard.
Longtime Ada educator Mrs. Huff announced retirement after 47 years in teaching and administration at Willard School. She earned degrees from East Central and Oklahoma, led Willard since 1950, oversaw enrollment growth, and engaged in church, Delta Kappa Gamma, DRT, and genealogical work. About 6,000 students have passed through her classrooms.
David Laster of Sulphur visited Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith on Tuesday afternoon. Thursday guests were Alvin Murdock and their two friends Ada. Sunday visitors to the Griffiths included the Robert Penrods and their daughters. The Penrods also visited J C Maddox in Gaar Corner with Susan and Becky Penrod visiting May Johnson on Tuesday afternoon.
Anita and Audrey Pickett visited Mrs. Gertie Summers at Wynnewood and attended church at Gaar Corner. Anita Summers stayed with Mack Summers and Gaylon. Darlene Cottrell from Wynnewood stayed with Summers and Gaylon and joined Sunday school at Lightning Ridge. Sunday dinner guests included Cottrell families from Oklahoma City and Dar lene Wynnewood, plus Laroy Cottrell of Rapid City. The group then went to Arbuckle Lake in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield along with Douglas Kevin and Mrs Naomi Stanfield attended a donkey ballgame at Pickett on Friday night The Stanfields visited Ada on Thursday to see Mrs Nannie Stanfield Kenneth and Douglas visited Erey Ownbey in the hospital Douglas Stanfield and Charles Ownbey joined the Vaness FFA judging teams in Stillwater returning home Saturday
Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher with Robert Darryl and others visited Oak Grove with the Flowers and L A Flowers family. They picnicked at Sulphur and traveled to Ross and Ada. Mrs Arvilla Hatcher and Miss May Johnson were guests in the Hatcher home and a Bar ney Hall visit occurred. The family owns a cook stove a deep freeze and a bedroom suite.
Hart Homemakers led by Mrs Arno Griffith Mrs Simon Young and Miss May Johnson travel to McAlester on an educational tour visiting the Naval Ammunition Depot Elsing's Sportswear plant Masonic Temple and the International Rainbow Center with Mrs Simon Young showcasing a model role.
Miss May Johnson visited Mrs. Kenneth Stanfield on Wednesday morning and Mrs. Simon Young on Thursday afternoon, noting social calls within the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Galey of Oklahoma City visited with Mr. and Mrs. David Galey. The group picnicked and fished at Lake Texoma. Mrs. Rachel Horton stayed with her daughter and family, the Wendell Pettigrews, and girls. Mrs. Verneice Dryden has been on the sick list.
Mrs. Mabel Nelson spent Thursday with Mrs. Dorothy Terry and family. The note continues on page three.
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