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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1966

Page

2

Pickett Homemakers Learn About Mexican Food

The Pickett Homemakers Group met at Zamudio's Restaurant for a program on Around the World In Food with Mexico as the study country. Members learned about tortilla origins and Mexican cooking while preparing for the County Dress Revue on May 6 at the First Baptist Church in Ada.

Pickett Homemakers Zamudio Pickett Mexico India America First Baptist Ada Inez Norvell James Faye Sweat Kathy Garner Ruby Hardin Jess Norvell Laura Haines Wanda Robbins

Norma Faye Hobbs Given Surprise 11th Birthday Party

Mrs. Buster Hobbs and daughter Shirley surprised Norma Faye Hobbs on her eleventh birthday with a party Saturday. Guests were invited between 2 and 4 p.m. Indoor games, balloons, cake, Cokes and candy bars were served to Terrie Deaton, Gae Vonne Rue, Susan Whitwell, Sandra Nipps, Glenda West, Vallery Smith, Janet Vick and the honoree.

Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Faye Hobbs Terrie Deaton Gae Vonne Rue Susan Whitwell Sandra Nipps Glenda West Vallery Smith Janet Vick

Oklahoma Patrol Seeks Qualified Men for Recruit Posts

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol invites qualified men to apply for recruitment. Interested applicants should visit the patrol quarters in person to obtain further information.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Fuel Cell Car Could End City Smog And Noise

An automobile driven by a fuel cell would remove internal combustion noise and exhaust, creating a city free of smog and engine din, and improve urban air quality and quietness.

Renee McDaniel Is Five At Grandparents Home

Renee McDaniel celebrated her fifth birthday Monday with a party hosted by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel at their home. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jody McDaniel of Sacramento, California, former Ada residents and Vaness High School graduates. The cake was white with pink decorations and the menu included ice cream, pop and punch. Attendees and gift givers included E. E. McWhirter and family, Norman Wyche, Tisha Alaman, Norman Lee, Jody Wychey, Gina and Jeff Anderson, Andy Denton, Doree and Robbie O Neal, Clint and Holley Duty, Lathy and Stephen Newby, and the McDaniel grandparents.

Renee McDaniel Earl McDaniel Renee Jody McDaniel Sacramento Calif Ada Vaness High School E. E. McWhirter California Norman Wyche Tisha Alaman Norman Lee Jody Wychie Gina Jeff Anderson Andy Denton Doree Robbie O’neal Clint Holley Duty Lathy Stephen Newby

Two Day Upholstery Class Set At Allen City Hall

The Allen Homemakers Group will hold a two day upholstery class in Allen City Hall on May 10 and 11, with sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees should bring furniture to upholster by May 9 and may call Mrs. W. W. Gibson or Miss Martha Mote for details. The Allen Club will provide beans and cornbread for noon meals. attendees should bring additional foods.

Allen Homemakers Group City Hall W. W. Gibson Allen Martha Mote County Home Allen Club

Stonewall WMU Reviews Book at First Baptist

The Stonewall Woman's Missionary Union met Thursday at Stonewall First Baptist to review Meet the American Jew by Belden Menkus. Devotion by Mrs. Maisie Daniels. chapters reviewed by Mrs. Allie Stegall, Mrs. Lois Kernny, Mrs. Willie McMinn and Mrs. Hazel Winton. Benediction by Mrs. Mary Lee Robertson. Attendees included Mrs. Lou Combs, Mrs. Virginia Thomas, Mrs. Sylvia Brooks, Mrs. Agnes Patton, Mrs. Edith Price, Wayne Combs and Anita Thomas. Rev. James Kenney and Leon McMinn joined at noon.

Woman’s Missionary Union of the Stonewall First Baptist Church Belden Menkus Maisie Daniels Allie Stegall Lois Kernny Willie McMinn Hazel Winton Mary Lee Robertson Lou Combs Virginia Thomas Sylvia Brooks Agnes Patton Edith Price Wayne Combs Anita Thomas James Kenney Leon McMinn

Motion Picture Of Marat Sade To Be Made In London

United Artists will film the Broadway shocker Marat Sade in London this summer. The Royal Shakespeare Company cast from the stage production will be used with Peter Brook directing again.

New York London United Artists Royal Shakespeare Company Peter Brook

Oklahoma Reports 6 Percent Drop in 1965 Traffic Deaths

Oklahoma joined 16 other states in reporting lower traffic fatalities for 1965, reducing deaths by six percent from 1964 figures. The survey highlights improving road safety across multiple states.

Health Focused 4-H Party Draws Sixty Attendees

A Tuesday Vaness event hosted by the Senior 4-H Health Committee showcased a peanut butter candy making demonstration stressing powdered milk, a tetanus talk by Steven Pederson, and two films on defense and vaccination. Aimed at 60 4-H members, parents, and leaders, the gathering featured refreshment service by juniors.

Vaness 4-H Anita McCullar Londa Tucker Melody Cruce Darlene Wall Patti Caruthers Steven Pederson

Baby Gift Shower Honors Mrs. Gray

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center hosted a pink and blue baby shower for Mrs. Nora Gray at the church dining hall. About 60 attended or sent gifts. decorations featured pink net and a stork replica. refreshments included cake and pink punch.

Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil Center Nora Gray Ruth Sutton Colene Robertson Minnie Lewis

Flag Etiquette Highlighted During Homemakers Week

Statewide Homemakers Week centers on Patriotism-Oil in Our Lamps and flag etiquette. Miss Martha Mote urges residents to review when where and how to fly the U S flag. A spring style revue titled The Well Dressed Homemaker is set for Friday at 1 15 p m in the First Baptist Church Activity Building with a women and children’s clothing parade.

United States Martha Mote First Baptist Church Jack Green Hugh Cooper Bill Thompson

In Circulation a Dollar Bill Life Expectancy

The note explains that a dollar bill in circulation lasts about 18 months on average before it is removed from general use. It outlines factors affecting longevity such as wear and tear, handling by the public, and decisions by banks to replace damaged currency.

Cold Weather Kills 30 Percent of Kansas Crop

A. B. Erhart of Kansas State University Garden City branch says freezing weather killed at least 30 percent of the wheat in 25 southwest Kansas counties with potential damage reaching 50 to 60 percent. He notes heads 50 to 90 percent dead and stems breaking below the head, with uncertain overall impact as the crop nears jointing.

Garden City Kan Kansas A. B. Erhart Kansas State University Erhart

Lake fishing and hunting package opens with stocked lakes

The Lake continues with big weighted fish plans and future white bass stocking. Thunderbird covers 1,280 acres of public hunting area run by the department. The full outdoor package is pitched as a long dreamed present. Lake Stanley Draper near Oklahoma City opens May 28, promising boating and luck.

Thunderbird Stanley Draper Oklahoma City Uck

Slave contract from 1688 found in Trujillo archives

A dated 1688 contract in Trujillo Peru details the sale of Manuel de la Cruz a Chilean-born Mulato to Bernardo Haya Bolivar for 380 Chilean pesos. The discovery, in San Juan Colleche archives, sheds light on colonial slave trade practices.

Trujillo Peru San Juan Colleche Mulato Manuel de la Cruz Bernardo Haya Bolivar

Traffic deaths in first nine months of 1965 rise to record high

Traffic fatalities in the United States for January through September 1965 reached 39,940, up one percent from 34,460 in the same period of 1964. The nine month total marks the highest figure ever recorded for this interval.

United States

Galley-Wanting Around The County

Local social notes record visits and hostings among Ada area families led by Casey Glasgow. Numerous confirmations show interactions with Neff Pitt McKinley Briggs McCullar and McCullar households plus Ada Tulsa Holdenville Pauls Valley and Detroit connections.

Briggs Family Supper With Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs and their two sons from Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs for Sunday supper.

Karen and Judy Sliger Mrs. Briggs Marvin Briggs Mrs Roy Briggs Oil Center Bill Briggs Ada

Mrs Geneva McCullar Attends Past President's Luncheon

Mrs Geneva McCullar attended a past president's luncheon at East Central on Friday. Anita McCullar was an overnight guest in the home of her grandmother, Mrs Nettie Childers, on Tuesday.

Geneva McCullar East Central Anita McCullar Nettie Childers

Mrs Marvin Clay Visits Sister in Oil Center

Mrs. Marvin Clay visited her sister Mrs Corinne Willoughby and family in Oil Center on Thursday.

Marvin Clay Corinne Willoughby Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Homer Sliger Visit His Mother

Mr and Mrs Homer Sliger and family visited his mother, sharing time together in a family outing reported in local society notes.

Homer Sliger

Oklahoma election returns detail Democratic and Republican counts

A wide range of statewide race totals are listed with Democratic nominees leading in governor lieutenant governor attorney general auditor treasurer and other offices. Republican votes appear for governor lieutenant governor US senator and state questions with varied tallies. The piece notes a U.S. Bureau tour change in Washington for currency production.

Page One Rofs Fittstown Fitzhugh Union Valley Abbott Blevins Ada Hall Marcus Cartwright Joplin Gillespie Rogers Wood Gourley Gary Nesbitt Ford Moore Kavanaugh Willis Nigh Trent Weaver Shaw Duckett Bullard McCue Wallace Garrett Nix Bruce Collum Harwood Cobb Flanigan Johnson Key Satfford Winters Burkhart Sowers Edwards Lookabaugh Pierce Adams Shermer Cassity Caldwell Pratt Cook Payton Scott Holt Ready Cunningham Stewart Wasson Mann Sinor Corporation Williams Court of Crime Appeals Southern Bussey Simpson U.S. Senate Owens Harris Brown Bartlett Miller Camp Marion Wootten Patterson Kinkaid Brandberg

Gunpowder Dominated Warfare Until TNT Introduction

Gunpowder, first used in battle in 1946, remained the deadliest military explosive until 1902 when TNT was introduced.

Ada School Board opens hunt for new superintendent

After a routine Ada Board of Education meeting on Monday night the board began seeking candidates to replace retiring Superintendent Rex O. Morrison on July 1 1967. Dr James A Thomas was elected president Roy Young vice president and Millard Lawson second vice president. The board accepted the resignation of Bob McCurley and approved Herbert Hudgens as science teacher at the junior high. New hires include Don Hood junior high physical education and social sciences Don Hutchings senior high driver education and industrial arts Ted Archer junior high English replacing Viola Peay and Eddie W Wood teaching mathematics and science at Maysville senior high. A change order for Washington School work costing 705 was approved. Bids for a new fire exit at the high school auditorium will be opened at the June meeting. Supt Morrison was authorized to seek bids for a new car replacing the 1959 model. Dr C P Taylor was sworn in to replace Jack Fentem, and a resolution honoring Fentem's 10 years of service was signed. The meeting adjourned after claims were approved.

Ada Board of Education Rex O. Morrison James A. Thomas Roy Young Millard Lawson Bob McCurley Herbert Hudgens Don Hood Don Hutchings Ted Archer Viola Peay Eddie W. Wood Maysville Todd Construction Co Washington School Robert Parker Parker, James, Parker and Associates Supt. Morrison C. P. Taylor Jack Fentem Fentem Dr. Thomas Don Johnson Dr. Taylor Ruth Collins

Forage Testing Aids Oklahoma Livestock Feeding Programs

Oklahoma State University and the State Department of Agriculture run a cooperative forage testing program. The department analyzes forage and OSU estimates feeding value. Nutritionists advise on combining forages into balanced rations. The industry seeks low cost protein sources like edible grade soy protein to meet rising world demand.

Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture Oklahoma State University OSU

Oklahoma DPS Releases Driver's Manual On Reaction And Braking

The manual states the average driver at sixty mph needs 264 feet to react and stop, about six times the 44 feet required at twenty mph. It outlines braking distances and emphasizes safe following distances for highway driving.

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

Ite Harald Schultz Reveals Amazonian Tribal Customs

The Ite Harald Schultz, a renowned field anthropologist, uncovered a wealth of material on the customs and folklore of Waura Suya Tukuna and other Amazonian tribes, most of which had remained nearly untouched by civilization.

Ite Harald Schultz Civ

Sunday guests and funeral notices in Tupelo

Rev and Mrs Odus Frederick hosted cousins Mr and Mrs Lee Smallwood from Littlefield Texas and Mr and Mrs G G Wilson from Joy. Mr and Mrs Norbie Romines and Mrs Foch Kerby attended funeral services for Bill Kerby in Olustee Saturday. Robbie and Joe visited Mr and Mrs D E Romines.

W. B. Hokett Odus Frederick Lee Smallwood Littlefield, Tex G. G Wilson Joy Norbie Romines Foch Kerby Bill Kerby Olustee Robbie Joe D. E. Romines

Mr and Mrs Bud Sweat and Pattie visit Buck Sweat

Mr and Mrs Bud Sweat and Pattie visited Buck Sweat in Lula on Monday night.

Bud Sweat Pattie Buck Sweat Lula

Linkers and families guest at Johnsons for church visit

Mr and Mrs J R Linker Cheryl and Robin joined her parents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson and other relatives at a Sunday gathering. Oth er guests included Mr and Mrs Or vile Jennings and son Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Loyd Wayne Goss and Rhonda Tishomingo. They attended the First Baptist Church.

J. R. Linker Cheryl Robin Harley Johnson Orvile Jennings Stonewall Loyd Wayne Goss Rhonda Tishomingo First Baptist Church

Russell Smith wins reserve grand champion at Coalgate 4-H rally

Russell Smith earns reserve grand champion at the 4 H rally held last week in Coalgate High School gym. Tu pelo 4H group members Berry Harmon church wear and Melvin Barris appear in blue ribbon rounds. Girls dress winners include Mary Cole Pat ti Fowler Debra Ellis Sandra Harkins Evalyn Flatt Lillian Jones Patricia Dockery and Myra Rush in various manuals.

Russell Smith Coalgate Tupelo 4H Berry Harmon Melvin Barris Mary Cole Patti Fowler Debra Ellis Sandra Harkins Evalyn Flatt Lillian Jones

Visit Highlights and Church Auxiliary Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams of Lincoln Arkansas visited his sister and her family in Tupelo last week. The girls auxiliary of the First Baptist Church met at the church last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Irvin and children of Lawton toured to visit Mrs. Jewel Davis recently.

Otto Coffey W. E. McCullar Bill McCullar Bessie Rushing Oakland Calif Charlie Austin Stratford W. C. Williams Lincoln, Ark Charles Harter Tupelo The First Baptist Church Bill Irvin Lawton Jewel Davis

Kerbys and Wanda Return to Tupelo After Visit

Mr and Mrs Billy Kerby and Wanda return to Tupelo Wednesday after visiting her father Earl Hemmingway in Rapid City ND.

Billy Kerby Wanda Tupelo Earl Hemmingway Rapid City N. D

Arnold Lafevers Visit Highlights Family in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Arnold Lafevers visited his brother Daniel in a Stonewall nursing home on Sunday They also visited her parents Mr and Mrs ud Ketcherside in the same outing continuing a family gathering at the weekend.

Arnold Lafevers Daniel Stonewall Ud Ketcherside

Felkins Family Visits Bullards Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Dale Felkins of Oklahoma City and their daughter spent the weekend with Mrs Felkins parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Bullard.

Clarence Davis Oklahoma City Nettie Childers Dale Felkins Harvey Bullard

Tupelo Tigers Fall to Paoli in Opener

The Tupelo Tigers lost their first baseball game of the season to Paoli, marking a rough start as Paoli took an early lead and held on for the win.

Tupelo Tigers Paoli

Stonewall Baby Brings Great Grandparents Joy

Visiting Stonewall Sunday were the Lonnie Barnes and Mark Vaness families along with the Mike Barnes Ada and Homer Barnes households. George Barnes's family learned they are great grandparents as a son was born to Berry Barnes and his wife in Louisiana.

Lucille Ganns George Barnes Lonnie Barnes Mark Vaness Mike Barnes Ada Homer Barnes Stonewall Barry Barnes Louisiana

Bullard Family Visits Grandparents as Father Stays in Hospital

Ronnie Bullard of Allen spends the week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard while his father is admitted to Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Ronnie Bullard Allen Cecil Bullard Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City

Edith McNutt Injures Leg Requiring Stitches

Edith McNutt suffered a painful cut on her leg after backing into a garden cultivator. The injury required 15 stitches. Mr. and Mrs. J H McNutt spent last week with her.

Edith McNutt J. H. McNutt

Stonewall Residents Convene on Water Situation

A large crowd of Stonewall residents gathered in the school auditorium to discuss the local water situation and seek information on supply and rate concerns.

Stonewall

Belton Banks Dies in Shafter California

Mrs. Bertie Lilley received word that her son-in-law Belton Banks of Shafter California died last Friday.

Bertie Lilley Belton Banks Shafter, Calif

Calhoun Visit Ties Ada and Pierce Family

Mr and Mrs Homer Calhoun of Ada visited her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Jim Pierce. Continued on Page Three.

Homer Calhoun Ada Jim Pierce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bret Sexton F. D. Sexton Guy Shipe Allen City Hall Stonewall Wmu Mrs. Gray Vanoss Casey Glasgow Bill McCain Jamie Bob Neff Linda Lou Ann Johnson Cynthia Beaumont Tex Henry Neel George Pitt Goldie Cornell W. L. McKinley Mike Thomas Herman Miller L. G. Houser Ed Roundtree Sue Grace Roy Walker Jim Hopkins Midwest City Willie Brewington Caston Auti McCullar Stephenia W E. McCullar Otis Coffey James Barnes Dan Hoover Sandy Davenport County Line Linda Hudson Tulsa Diana Moses Phyllis Jean Barnes C.B.C Phyllis Barnes Dianna Moses First Free Will Baptist Church J. D. O’donnell O’donnel Holdenville Stephenie McCullar Biggs Gaylon Hooks R. B. Tiffin Alice Crawford, Hart Roy Glasgow Pauls Valley A. C. Brum Burt Warren Irene Cope Ruby Warren Juanita Benino Detroit Mich Maude Sliger Ahloso Howard Sliger Amarillo Rubin Nichols Kenneth Sliger Kenny Johnny Lee Arier Kiowa Lou Wilmoth Junior Muck John Jones Johnny Pontotoc County Il S. Allen Eserves Ee Eeersene Wwe Wee Ee Ahloso N Allen Sete Latta Maxwell N. Bethel She Ee Enee Pickett Ee Ee Ee Ee Ey Steedman Re Ee Stonewall Sane Ee Ew Eeee Union Hill Sete Ee Ew Eww Ee Ww A Park Ee Ee Wwe Ahlose Union Hill Union Valley Pete Melson, Seay Bureau of Engraving and Printing Washington Eeneereeens Ahlose Eeeeareee Fairgrounds Latta S School W. L. Knickmeyer Midland
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