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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1970
Page
14
A personal reminiscence recalls two educators who left a lasting impression. The first is a methodical high school math teacher named Harry Burble who enforced strict rules by demanding shown work and used a distinctive bub-bub-bub refrain. The second profiles a college political science professor famed for memory lapses and humorous mislabeling of book titles.
The Cuna women of the San Blas Islands craft molas through reverse applique panels that become blouses with sleeves and collars. Once limited to Panama, molas gained attention after a New York exhibit, selling for 2.50 locally and 25 to 30 in the United States. Dealers buy in bulk, production is time consuming, and a shift toward sewing machines has sparked tourist molas.
Nan Wiley recalls Jeptha D. Pickett of Oklahoma who first tried corncob jelly after kernels were removed. The piece notes his long boil method, later modern pectin use, and the recipe inclusion in Wiley’s booklet Old Time Pickles Preserves and Such. It mentions family ties, the country setting northwest of Bristow, and a 25 cent copy request to Nan Wiley.
A cheddar cheese spread blending pimiento olives walnuts mayonnaise and seasonings offers versatile serving ideas. Use as a dip with crackers as a burger topping stuffing for tomatoes or celery and in bacon and tomato sandwiches for lunch or supper. Makes about 2 cups.
Mr. Franklin Simons and William Wallo of the Central State College Art Department display paintings prints drawings ceramics and weaving in the East Central Art Department show running through September 20.
A Lawton column highlights optimal fall planting times for tulips, evergreens, shrubs, fruit trees, and container plants. It advises September fertilization, dormant weed killer for lawns, Bermuda sowing with caution, and dividing peonies by November while stressing planning and expert help for long term landscaping.
East Central's Association of Women Students hosts a seven pm style show and tea in the Student Union ballroom. Freshmen women are honored but all campus women are invited. Two representatives from each organization model fall clothing supplied by Ada merchants.
Women of Alpha Gamma Delta opened Fall Rush with a Panhellenic Tea on Thursday afternoon. The event featured an old fashion garden tea in the lounge followed by freshmen entertainment under a circus big top, a barn party, and a Holiday in Rome. Officers include Brenda Kirby president Shere Tomlinson first vice president Rhonda Asbury second vice president Debby Tipton Ruth chair man and Pam Cleere membership chairman.
Zeta Tau Alpha members and pledges attended a Panhellenic Tea on August 27 presided over by Susan Poe Panhellenic President who also serves as Zetas social chairman. The group held a candle light service Wednesday evening.
Phi Theta Chapter of Chi Omega returned Aug. 22 for work week to prepare for new pledges. Sandra McClure Chi Omega Pledge Trainer and Miss Seminole competed in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant in Oklahoma City and was runner up for Miss Congeniality.
In South Amboy New Jersey a dairy truck in a junkyard serves as studio space for Leora Korb who fashion batik scarves from white silk. The compact workshop features a window skylight and interior lights and sits in the junkyard owned by her in laws.
South African born designer moved to Israel studied fashion design and settled in New Jersey before arriving in New York in 1967 to work for an Israeli firm. She set up a batik studio drawing wax designs on silk and dyeing scarves up to six feet long, with desert inspired colors gaining popularity in city stores and beyond.
Robert P Adler of Wat erman Bic, a self described cornflakes man and 37 year old president, expands tastes beyond fuel to include Shrimp Normande. His wife Sandra curates a home menu featuring shrimp starter, followed by a recipe for 2 pounds shrimp with butter garlic tarragon parsley bread crumbs vermouth cream.
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