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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
2
Local church visits and services across Ada Dewey McDonald and Oakman mark midweek gatherings. Families and neighbors share funeral notices, farm news, and county events, including tractor accident memorials and fair results with Penrod and Summers families prominent.
Ada funeral homes face rising costs and staffing shortages as ambulance operations strain finances. Firms Criswell and Smith discuss pooling personnel and equipment to cope, noting emergency calls rarely cover costs and standby time risks wage rules. Substantial subsidy and outlay remain needed to sustain 24 hour readiness.
Homer's enrollment growth mirrors Byng as consolidation with Oakman and suburban Ada expansion drive gains. Francis and Lula drop after losing high schools in 1957 and 1956, with Lula students often attending Tupelo. Smaller schools vanish, absorbed into larger districts over 45 years.
Attendance at New Bethel Baptist Church a Sunday was 48 with Rev Payne in charge. Local residents report catfish catches of eight and three pounds. Numerous visits to Stratford Nursing Home and Tulsa Park Zoo occurred. Oklahoma City heart surgery for Cronna Sanders and a fatal death of Minnie Ray noted. Legal case details mention Johnson and possession of a driver’s license during an Acuna Del Rio case with county attorneys handling the state case.
Senior application materials can be obtained at the social security offices in Ardmore or by contacting the social security representative at the Ada Post Office every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Mrs. Annie Scroggins is visiting in California with her children.
MARRIAGES Mr and Mrs Billy Fisher visited their parents Sunday Harley J Draper Ardmore to Jimmie Lee Hazlitt Ardmore Obia Jim White Oklahoma City to Willie Mae White Oklahoma City Larry Howard Long Norman to Kathryn DeWade Stiles Ada Leland Dean Tyler Ada to Services for Henry 0 Canada Diane Van Ness Ada Francis were held Monday at Gary Ward Lindsay to Glen 2 p m in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel Mr Canada died Friday Survivors include five sons WW Port Worth and H O Francis a brother G Tishaminga Seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren Continued on page three
Mrs. Leon Hughey and Mrs. Kenneth Gibson hosted a baby gift shower for the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher, sponsored by the women of the Rofs Church of Christ. The table featured white with blue lace and blue bows, centered by a vase of blue roses. Gifts were registered by Mrs. Stanley Sayers. Attendees sending gifts included numerous listed ladies.
Carl Zeiss of Oberkachen celebrates a seven plus year anniversary of its photographic lens production. The quirky note mentions weather and a chickadee fluffing its feathers to form dawn light air pockets for insulation.
Colene Robertson and Alene Tucker hosted an anticipation shower for Mrs Helen Northam in the Old Center Church dining hall last Thursday afternoon. A white and pink theme framed the tables with a center umbrella of small wrapped gifts, cake, blue punch, and nuts. Numerous guests sent or brought gifts including Mrs L Cunningham, Mrs Mary Cox, Mrs Mack Welch, and many others.
The Roff Homemakers Group, with six members present led by Mrs Harold Davis and others, prepared six jars of canned food and a cooked item for the food exhibit, six garments for clothing, and home improvement items including draperies, a pillow, and a wall hanging, with one item missing in clothing and home improvement. An educational lamp-light poster was created by Mrs Harold Davis. Six members contributed 54 open class entries. Mrs Harold Davis, Mrs Bettye Stevens, and Mrs Raymond Lasemen traveled to Ada to collect the fair exhibits.
Four Francis Matrons hosted a come-and-go pink and blue shower for Mrs Karen Bristow at the First Baptist Church of Francis last Thursday afternoon. Cake decorated with pink and blue booties and punch were served as attendees and well-wishers sent gifts and good wishes.
A playful note describes sautéing cooked egg nodules in bacon fat with paprika. The aroma and flavor promise a bold, crispy finish while turning leftovers into a tasty quick bite.
Mrs Vinson Bogard hosted the Village Homemakers Group at 1420 Bass ith. Tuesday. President Mrs Norman Foster opened, with Devotional by Mrs Bogard. Thelma Whitwell read minutes and shared financials and a thank you note.
Mrs Lucy Sanders was honored at a birthday party in the Allen Nursing Home. Her birthday is Sept 11 and she turned 97. Born in Mississippi, she moved to Adona Arkansas at age nine with her parents, married to the late Albert Sanders, and later moved from Ashland Oklahoma to Allen in 5. She had four daughters and two sons, and guests included family and fellow residents.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Women met Tuesday evening at the church. A Jacan study session preceded plans for a rummage sale on Oct. 1. Delegates were elected to attend a gathering in Marlow. A farewell reception honored Mrs. James Kelso with cake and coffee, and a gift was presented to her.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis hosted a birthday dinner for their son Raymond Ellis in their home in Tunla. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ellis and children, Mr. and Mrs. Timmons, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Evans of Stonewall, and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Sweat and Pacti of Tupelo.
A report notes McCalls School has 3 percent student enrollment and a staff of 21, covering teachers supervisors cooks and janitors. The guidance mentions using minimal liquid in braising and that liquid needs depend on cover fit during cooking.
The Frisco community reunion at Platt National Park drew 106 former residents six miles north of Mill Creek. Fred Hunt presided, announcing annual reunions. Officers elected: Mack Baird president, Finis Jackson vice president, Grace Bunyan secretary. Uncle John Pugh 94 was the oldest attendee. The 1967 gathering plans a third weekend in August.
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