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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1964

Page

2

Hart Home Demonstration Club Plans Holiday Decor Ideas

Mrs. E V Owenby hosted the Hart Home Demonstration Club monthly meeting with new member Mrs. Bob Wall welcomed. Members submitted annual reports while Miss Martha Mote demonstrated holiday decorations including a wreath from IBM cards. Bake sale set for October 24 at Dicus Super Market.

E. V. Owenby Hart Home Demonstration Club Bob Wall Richard Soutee Kuntry Dicus May Johnson Martha Mote Marvin Hunt IBM

Former Adan's Daughter to Marry Oscar Stall Jr

Mr and Mrs Simon Bernath of Delta Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Sonja Lee to Oscar Stall Jr both of Delta Ohio The wedding is set for November 7 at the First Christian Church Delta The bride elects mother is the former Willie Lee Parry Willie Lee Parry Bernath attended Ada High School and East Central State College Her father Willie Parry was a local businessman in Ada for years

Simon Bernath Delta Ohio Sonja Lee Oscar Stall Jr First Christian Church of Willie Lee Parry Willie Lee Parry Bernath Ada High School East Central State College Willie Parry Ada

Frisco Home Demonstration Club Meets For Holiday Theme

The Frisco Home Demonstration Club gathered October 8 at the Community Building. Mrs. Boda Hisaw opened the meeting and Mrs. Alfred Baylis led the devotional. Mrs. Joe Daniel presided over a program on holiday decorations and members admired crafts including a turkey sculpture from apples and marshmallows. Hostesses served strawberry jello cake, coffee, and hot chocolate to members and guests.

Simon Patton Frisco Home Demonstration Club Boda Hisaw Alfred Baylis Joe Daniel Martha Mote Daniel Boda Hisan Vance Minor Alvin Minor Wendell Price Bud Brooks John Daniel Johnnie Daniel Johnna Janet Dora Daniel

Yule Gift Ideas at Latta Home Demonstration Club

Mrs Charles Floyd Jr hosted the Latta Home Demonstration Club October session. Mrs Bob Mayberry led songs and devotion. roll call offered one holiday decoration idea. Miss Martha Mote shared decoration ideas, others followed. attendees included Mrs Walter Smith and several named members and a guest.

Charles Floyd Jr Latta Bob Mayberry Martha Mote Walter Smith Sally Ralph Taylor Roy Kindrick Charles Jicely Wesley Brantley Sam McCracken Clyde Casady Sue Leon Cecil

Platter Party At B O Ranch House Hosts Gather

Linda and Jim my Christian hosted a Platter Party at the Zeek home on the B O Ranch near Stonewall Friday night. Mrs Laura Zeek and several others sponsored the event with cookies cake and punch for a guest list including Brenda Crow Gayle Dennis Sherry Witherspoon Dewey Madden and many more.

Johnny Zeek Linda Jimmy Christian Zeek B&o Stonewall Laura Zeek Barbara Christian Opal Helms Brenda Crow Gayle Dennis Sherry Witherspoon Dewey Madden Jim Pates Sharon Killian Roy Elmore Bobby Glover Mike Krebs Harris Zachary Linda Helms Doris Blackwell Susan Flowers Tupelo Marsha Townsend Debbie Sandy Diana Guy Duane Madden Jimmy Joe Johnson Jimmy Zachary Roger Dunlap Curtis Zeek Michael Christian Jim Linda Christian

Apron Button Lets You Hang Pot Holders While Cooking

A large button sewn to kitchen aprons provides a handy spot to hang a pot holder. It stays within reach as you work, ensuring the hot pad is always available when needed.

When a horse sleeps a leg joints lock in place

A study notes that during sleep a horse experiences a muscular reaction that causes the leg joints to rock and lock in position. This reflex may help the animal rest comfortably and maintain limb stability during rest periods.

Miss Ola Mae Peek Installed as County LPN Division President

The Pontotoc County Division of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association installed officers at a banquet at Indian Hills Restaurant. State president Fay Day attended with state treasurer Wanda Morgan.

Miss Ola Mae Peek LPN Division Pontotoc County The Licensed Practical Nurses’ Association Indian Hills Miss Fay Day Ada Wanda Morgan Miss Day Miss Morgan Ola Mae Peek Ola Mitchell Roberta Gipson Claudia Caudle Lia Baker Ann- Vera Allen Troybell Farris Francis Harris Ethel Frazier Ora Gurley Lucie Tollison Vernice Yearby Ira Mitchell

Gift Shower Honors Miss McLish Bride Elect Of Ronnie Carpenter

A Thursday evening miscellany shower honored Miss Sharon Kay McLish, bride elect of Ronnie Lee Carpenter, in Ada with blue and white decor at the Whittington home. Hosts were Mrs Curtis Carpenter, Mrs Leonard Blevins and Miss Glenna Adams, inviting guests from Ada and Route 4 with family and friends listed among attendees.

Miss McLish Ronnie Carpenter Sharon Kay McLish Ronnie Lee Carpenter Curtis Carpenter Leonard Blevins Glenna Adams Carolyn Whittington Walter Carpenter Bill Strott Wayne Carpenter Harold Carpenter Sherman McLish Eliza Barrett J. M. Nance Charles Whittington Everett Whittington Raymond Matthews Buster Sutton Floyd McNeill William McLish Clarence Prince Maurice Current Leon Adams Bill Whittington John Ann Wommack Linda Crawford Vickie McLish Phyllis McLish Ethel Matthews Madonna Whittington Donnita McNeill Jackie Carpenter

Goodneighbors Club Plans Yule Gift Making Session

Members gathered at Roxie Golden home to share holiday ideas chaired by Emma Jones with Barbara Newby leading the invocation. Lavona Jones demonstrated ribbon wrapping while a display showed ribbons fashioned into roses and bows as Nehemiah and Esther Bible readings were shared.

Goodneighbors Club Roxie Golden Emma Jones Barbara Newby Lavona Jones Nehemiah Esther Laura Haines Lillie Karr Ethelene Golden Daisy Binion Betty Cunningham Kathy Garner Elva Kemp Ina Haines Kathy Lena Cochran

McGee Club Holds Annual Election

The McGee Home Demonstration Club elected officers for the new year starting November 1. The October session included a painting project for the club sign at McGee Cemetery and a furniture arrangement program by Mrs. Thurman Miser and Miss Mary Tucker. Mrs. Hart hosted and several members attended.

McGee Home McGee Cemetery Louis Hart Thurman Miser Mary Tucker Hart Dan Candelas Tom Lowe A. J. Russ Billy Alford C. H. Dark John Miser Jim Pearce Jack Lambert Layton Johnson Paralee Phillips W. Baughman Layton Wood Tucker

Dinner Honors Albin Bailes Three Brothers

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Bailes at 220 East Main Konawa included Albin Bailes and three of his brothers Colum us Bailes of Corona California Carl Bailes of Rogue River Oregon and Warren Bailes of Hooks Texas. Also present were numerous relatives and friends from Ada Oklahoma City Wichita Falls and Oklahoma communities.

Calvin Bailes Albin Bailes East Main Konawa Columbus Bailes Joe Isaacs Ada Ed Bailes Oklahoma City Luther White Wichita Falls Tex Bertha Fischer Wheeler Rex Courter Bernie Brooks and Son Beth Knight Annie Stockton

Brunch Main Course: Canned Hominy with Bacon and Eggs

Canned hominy served with crisp bacon rashers and scrambled eggs makes a great main course for brunch. Add fried tomato slices if you like.

Old Time Supper: Bacon Fish and Hominy Grits

Plan a simple skillet supper with pan fried bacon and fish served alongside creamy hominy grits. A retro menu pairing highlights hearty Southern comforts and straightforward flavors.

Gift Shower Honors Mrs Willoughby at Layette Event

Mrs Leon Willoughby was honored at a layette shower hosted by Mrs James Farmer at Oil Center. Guests enjoyed games gifts and refreshments as names of attendees including Mrs Dwight Megee Mrs M H Gregroy and many Willoughby relatives were listed.

James Farmer Oil Center Leon Willoughby Dwight Megee and Geanie M. H. Gregroy Joy Roberts Opal Ward Anna Mae Sutton Corene Robertson Clyde Haskins Dee Willoughby Alene Tucker Wood Oleta Burk Ivon

Cream Cheese Mayonnaise Dipping Companion

A small package of cream cheese softens at room temperature then blends with about half a cup of mayonnaise. Add optional lemon juice and paprika. Serve with crisp greens, cucumber, and thin onion rings. Pairs well with fish prepared by frying, broiling, or baking.

Cornmeal Expansion Rule When Paring Raw to Cooked

A single cup of raw cornmeal yields four cups of cooked product. The note outlines a basic yield rule for preparing cornmeal from raw cereal.

Rally at Latta draws about four hundred Future Home Makers

About 400 girls, chapter mothers and vocational home economics teachers are expected to attend a one day Future Homemakers rally at Latta School. The event features registration at 8 45 a m and a program with speeches skits and group discussions centered on education as an endless challenge.

Latta Future Homemakers of America Byng Chapter Dixie Patrick Wilson Fox A. Brown Wynnewood Linda Webb Donna Scott Wayne Lone Grove Lindsay Pauls Valley Merilyn Shaw Department of W Stratford Shiley Narramore Joan McWhirter Linda Balentine Maysville Joyce Thompson Healdton

Barbara Kay Wilkinson 16th Birthday Tacky Party

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Wilkinson entertained at a tacky party for Barbara Kay Wilkinson on her 16th birthday at 520 West Fourteenth Guests wore tacky costumes and Jackie McConnell won the prize Other attendees included James Knight Bill Summers Dorothy Younts Sheri Cooper Gary Cooper Monroe Atkinson Vickie Stallsworth Virginia Loving Albert Hurley Lee Ann Hurley and Junior Capps Cake and Cokes were served The note ends with a cooking tip about shrimp in beer and dill.

Jimmy Wilkinson West Fourteenth Barbara Kay Miss Williamson Jackie McConnell James Knight Bill Summers Dorothy Younts Sheri Cooper Gary Cooper Monroe Atkinson Vickie

Oakman to Hold Thirteenth Annual Homecoming

The Oakman community will observe its thirteenth annual homecoming on Sunday October 18 with Ira Wommack as speaker at 11am. A basket lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon program and singing. Ladies of Oakman will provide drinks.

Ila Pevehouse Oakman Ira Wommack

Mrs. W R Frazier Visited Friends In Local Memoir

Mrs. W R Frazier spent Thursday visiting Mrs. Pauline Vandecriff. Mrs. Minnie Cook, Mrs. Shumard and Mrs. Everett Meek visited recently with Mrs. Frazier. Mrs. Cook is her sister, Mrs. Meek her daughter and Mrs. Shumard an old neighbor.

W. R. Frazier Pauline Vandecriff Minnie Cook Shumard Everett Meek

Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Visit Ada Community

Mr and Mrs J H Stephens of San Diego California are visiting friends and relatives in this community and Ada. They were residents here until five years ago.

J. H. Stephens San Diego Calif Ada

Navy Man Ronny Perriman Visits Mother in Artesia

Ronny Perriman and his mother visited Mrs Thelma Perriman on Thursday night. Ronny serves in the Navy and is currently stationed in San Diego. His mother resides in Artesia New Mexico.

Ronny Perriman Thelma Perriman Ronny Navy San Diego Artesia N. M

Briggs Family Newslet­ter Stages Ada Homecoming Visit

Mrs. Marvin Briggs visited her son Jim who was home from work with a cold. Thelma Perriman met Mrs. Briggs Tuesday. Wednesday saw more Briggs family gatherings with Glenda, Bobby and Billy. The Briggs attended Ada homecoming parade Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs with Gary and Bill Briggs visited their parents Sunday.

Marvin Briggs Jim Briggs Thelma Perriman Glenda Briggs Bobby Billy Ada James Briggs Gary Bill Briggs

Center 4-H Officers Elected at October Meeting

Center 4-H Club elected new officers on October 7 at 10 30 a.m. President Joe Henry, vice president Sharon McDonald, secretary Judy Barnes, reporter Donald Hood, game leader Gary Cox, and song leader Geraldine Taylor. Miss Norton assisted in enrolling members. meeting adjourned at 11 30 a.m.

Center 4-H Joe Henry Sharon McDonald Judy Barnes Donald Hood Gary Cox Gerrldine Taylor Miss Norton

Oklahoma cautions on Israeli carp impact on local fisheries

Roberts warns southeastern states about inconclusive results of biological control on bass and other fish. He notes Israeli carp may eat algae only, but could threaten rooted pond vegetation. Import rules require Wildlife Conservation clearance, and approval is unlikely without proven benefit.

Roberts Southeastern Oklahoma Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department

Virginia census milestone in 1624 noted in want ads

The item highlights Virginia as the first colony to conduct a census in 1624. It appears in a News Want-Ads section, indicating archival interest in early colonial population records.

Officials Open Registration Next Monday

Voter registration books in Pontotoc County will be open Monday through Friday next week, Oct. 19 to 23, for new registrations or changes. The County Election Board office will operate 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with precinct registrars available.

Pontotoc County County Election Board

County ASC Meeting Sets Date For Farmer Committees

The county convention will be held at the county ASCS Office, Oct. 27, at 9:30 a.m. ASC county and community farmer committeemen oversee local administration of national farm programs including the Agricultural Conservation Program the feed grain program the voluntary wheat program the National Wool program acreage allotments and marketing quotas commodity loans and storage facility loans.

ASCS ASC

Encephalitis Compared to Highway Fatalities

Dr Northrip downplays encephalitis noting twelve virus strains exist yet cases are far fewer than highway deaths. He says people need not worry and compares risk to crossing the street in a calm, cheerfully framed assessment.

Northrip

Allen 4 H Officers Elected

Allen Jr 4 H met October 8 1964 at 2 15 pm electing officers for the next year President Vernie Whitten Vice President Donna Ross Secretary Peggy Nickel Songleaders Sarah Chiles and Gary Pannell Game leader Joyce Wilkinson Reporter Judy Erwin Also present were Mrs Ted C Baily leader Jane Norton Associate Home Demonstration agent and Everson Black Associate County Agent.

Allen Jr. 4H Vernie Whitten Donna Ross Peggy Nickel Sarah Chiles Gary Pannell Joyce Wilkinson Judy Erwin Ted C. Baily Jane Norton Everson Black

Revival at Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church

The Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church announces a revival beginning Thursday at 7 30 p m at 930 West Eighth. Rev Rayford Bullard leads with evangelist Jimmy Ray Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Tom D Wilson. Calvary Duet Barbara Manuel and Sue Willoughby will sing. Proceedings run at least through the week and the public is invited.

Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church 930 West Eighth Rayford Bullard Jimmy Ray Wilson Tom D. Wilson West Fourth Calvary Barbara Manuel Sue Willoughby

Stenography Training Course Sets Second Session

A second stenography course is planned at the college on November 16 for 15 trainees. The program continues from Page One and covers general office clerical work.

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Hart Club Lisa Ben Ownbey Dickie Cecil Knight Alvie Griffith Glenn King Kenny Lou Ann W. L. Wyche Cletus Kelly Larry Shelly Stanfield E. T. Ownbey Carolyn Marjorie Souteg Jesse Kelly Miles Kimmel Roy Cantwell Joe Bob Simon Young and Clay Sonja Lee Bernath Adan Frisco H.D B&o Ranch House North Broadway Goodneighbors McGee Club Hamilton Bulova Longines Wittaver Elgin Gem Jewelers W. Main Mrs. Willoughby Miss Wilkinson Center 4-H By Don Hood Virginia Allen U.S. Senate Wilkinson Richard Taft Treas. Com Dicus Thrif Vick SMA Synephrine BAYER Vitapointe United States Brewers Association, Inc P. O Okla
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