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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
4
A Hospital Technologist argues hospital color schemes aid recovery but warns violence from traffic accidents mars emergency rooms. The piece urges stricter traffic enforcement, license suspensions for recklessness, and public vigilance to reduce injuries and deaths.
Ada hosts a visit by Wyatt C. Freeman and his 100 voice choir from Will Rogers High School Tulsa performing at Ada High School and East Central College. The event showcases unified singing, timing, and teamwork highlighting American cooperative spirit. The piece also discusses views on revolution and faith in leadership alongside coverage of Farmers Union banquet activities in Gaar Corner Local 123.
Latta FFA sent teams to the Wilburton district judging contest. The livestock team tied for first with Allen FHA, then placed second after tiebreaker. Charles Price was seventh high individual, with Billy Houser and Donnie Williams on the team. Poultry team members included Bill Levin Meredith Potts Jimmy Morrison, who placed ninth as a team and Morrison ninth individually. Other Latta entrants included Milton Biggs ninth in horticulture and Elmer Cochran 15th in field crops with Wilford Lee also competing.
Mrs Wannie Holder of Midwest City visits relatives including Mrs W L Vowels and Mr Vowels. The Easter Pageant at Lawton was attended by several families. Paul Cameron and son visited Dale Melton Cheryl and Claud Horsley. Mrs Marvin McCurdy is recovering after two weeks illness. J C Maddox hosted a musical Friday night. Charles Beebe and H B Griffiths visited the W H Griffiths home Friday.
Anita Harbour of Comanche spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Snipes and Wanda. Patsy Clay visited Saturday with Barbara and Belinda Griffiths.
Mrs Bull Griffiths entertained her daughters Barbara and Belinda with a Saturday party. Games were played and after gifts were opened refreshments were served to Patsy Clay and Jerry McKinney.
Morenci Arizona hosts Mr and Mrs Shirley Ingram and their sons visiting friends and relatives for two weeks. Shirley Ingram is a brother of Mrs Marvin McCurdy. Editor notes humorously compare dryness of Arizona and Oklahoma.
The H. D. Club met for its regular monthly session led by president Mrs. Inez Pennington. Virgie Pennington led the devotional and art lesson, with Beth Martin teaching Swedish embroidery. A wedding shower was given for Mrs. Percy Richardson, hosted by Alma Maddox and Virgie Pennington, followed by refreshments.
Grandma Bradley spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bradley and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Moore and Dianne of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dobie Cox and Randy. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bradley attended the singing convention at Center Sunday. Mrs. A. H. McKinney spent Monday with her daughter, Mrs. J. C. James.
Mr and Mrs Olen Jones and son of Tulsa spent the Easter. Mr and Mrs Fay Brown of San Ysidro California visited friends and relatives nearby last week.
Bill Peck and daughter Mrs. Glenda Fox of Kansas visited longtime friends on Saturday in the area. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Webb and their Ada family members visited Mrs. Webb’s mother Mrs. Lou Richardson and family on Sunday.
A compact want ad notes heightened value of investments tied to vested Ada funds. It highlights improved returns and guidance for savers considering long term commitments, urging readers to review eligibility and potential earnings.
Shirley Griffith won blue for apron and Joanne Myrick earned blue for cotton dress. Donald McNinch received blue and red ribbons for appropriate clothing. Mary Ann Griffith took first in tailored wool garment and was named grand champion to advance to state competition in Stillwater on June 3.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield and Douglas arrived Friday from Morenci Arizona to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J L Stanfield and grandmother Mrs J E Dunn and other relatives.
Mrs Ellen Crawford arrived Saturday from Morenci Arizona to visit her sister Mrs J L Stanfield, mother Mrs J E Dunn, sister in law Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs Earnest Pipes, also the John Dunns Vaness the Earl Stewarts Fitzhugh the Charley Duns Ada and Leroy Crawford.
Edward Crawford who comes from Okmulgee where he attends school joined his mother Mrs Ellen Crawford. Edward, a poli victim, has improved tremendously since transferring to Okmulgee.
Mr and Mrs Paul Mercer of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Sr Reading note says they stayed at the family home and spent time together.
Guests in the Evert Summers residence included Mr and Mrs Virgil Haines and Harold from Union Hill visiting on a Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith host Tere sa and Royce as they visit his parents Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and her folks Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson and Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson for a extended gathering.
Joe Tom Griffith receives promotion to Cadet Lieutenant in the ROTC Air Force program at Oklahoma A M Stillwater. He remains on duty during Easter holidays, missing a home visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith.
Guests at the Grant Johnson home include Willard Thompson Desmond Wynnewood Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson Ima Jean Tulsa Velta Johnnie Alvie Griffith Evert Summers Mr and Mrs Nell Johnson Kaye Sugg Lawrence Mr and Mrs Walter Simmons Roff Mrs Lula Johnson Morenci Ariz
Visiting the Alvie Griffith home Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Haines and Harold of Union Hill, Mrs. Evert Summers and Joe and Mack.
Nine members attended the H. D. Club meeting. Mrs. Arno Griffith led the devotional and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey directed songs. Training-meeting leaders from Ada demonstrated textile painting embroidery and costume jewelry. Refreshments served to a list of members.
Mr and Mrs Alvie L Griffith and Mary Ann attended the singing convention at Center on Sunday.
All Francis churches reported strong attendance last Sunday. The Baptist Church revival concluded with fair success after two weeks. Cedar Grove school hosted an all night singing Saturday night that drew a good crowd, with plans for a next singing next year.
Charles Fountain of Wichita Kansas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Marion Fountain and siblings Jerry and Frank.
Mr and Mrs Coy Henson and their children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs I F Harris.
S1C Bill Henson of Norman visited his parents Mr and Mrs L M Henson and Buddy last weekend.
Visitors from Frederick came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris and their child for a social call.
Ren Easter Sunday was the child of Mr and Mrs Charlie Allgood from Frederick.
Mr and Mrs Glen Byers and their children from Ada visited over the weekend with Mrs Byers parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson in town, sharing time with extended family.
Mr and Mrs Ben Brown and Mr and Mrs M E Harris attended the town gathering celebrating civic volunteers and local service milestones.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Norris and children of Sherman Texas visited in the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Norris and Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Walker.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norman and their daughter from Drumright joined Mr. and Mrs. Cal West for a weekend gathering last weekend, sharing time and hospitality.
Mrs Laura Larson of Tulsa is visiting in the home of her niece Mr and Mrs W E Coburn. She is staying for a short time and plans to attend local gatherings during her stay.
The report notes Mrs Grace Erickson is suffering from a bad case of flu and requires recovery time. Family and friends express wishes for her swift return to health and wellbeing.
Mrs. Fred Matthews and her daughter Dortha traveled to Gainesville Texas where their son underwent major surgery. He is reported to be doing fine.
A report says James Lee underwent surgery at an Oklahoma City Hospital last week but an error occurred. He must return for a follow up after recovery due to contracting mumps while there.
Mr and Mrs Claude Schoonover and his mother Ruby Schoonover all of Oklahoma City have recently visited in the home of Mr and children.
Mrs Marie West resumes teaching duties in the schoolroom after several days away due to mumps.
Seventy four contestants competed in this division but the third team member could not attend, preventing a full team entry.
South Dakota produced 134,324 fine ounces of silver in 1953 valued at 121,670 dollars. The data highlights state mineral production and value for the year.
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