Baptist Youth Camp Schedule Near Ada August 8
A youth camp and camp meeting run August 8 to 17 will be held ten miles west of Ada on SH 13 led by Rev. Hattie Newman. Weldon Wood of Ada is superintendent for five daily classes with John Wood assisting. Music by Helen Turner and Fred Barker. Senior teachers include F M Wood Virgil Bunt Jimmy Nichols. intermediates Irene Collings Doyle Cox Mary Lou Dighton Troy Henry. juniors Curtis Hogue Mildred Stonecipher Anna Hunt Oma Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
SH 13
Center Association of Free Will Baptist Churches
Hattie Newman
Dilton
Weldon Wood
John Wood
Alice Wood
Lois Lamb
Anna Hunt
Oma Hood
Lonnie Barnes
Helen Turner
Fred Barker
F. M. Wood
Lorene Bratcher
Virgil Bunt
Jimmy Nichols
Irene Collings
Doyle Cox
Mary Lou Dighton
Troy Henry
Curtis Hogue
Mildred Stonecipher
Woman Barber Returns to Chair After Neon Years
Mrs. Atkinson, once a barber in Shawnee and California, restarts her trade in Pontotoc County after moving to Oklahoma. Children and neighbors fuel her business, with many customers traveling from distant states, while she also teaches a Sunday School class and keeps flexible hours to serve locals and travelers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber College
Shawnee
Mr. Atkinson
California
Atkinsons
Oklahoma City
Pont
Edd
Atkinson
Westview
Health unit faces budget freeze despite requests
The Health Unit must use the same county budget as last year after a 10 480 appropriation, leaving a shortfall of about 3 700 to cover nurse salaries and travel. Ada Chamber of Commerce has formed a committee to study stabilizing finances, but members warn cross funding from three sources will bring complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Harvey J. Lambert
Oscar L. Parker
William D. Little Jr
County Agents Meet for Elections and Yellow Dog Initiation
County agents hold committee meetings select officers and stage the fearsome Yellow Dog initiation for new members. A banquet sponsored by the Oklahoma City Livestock Exchange and the Oklahoma City Stock Yard Co. will be held Friday evening in the student union. Agents’ wives are featured with a tea and style show as part of the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City Livestock Exchange
Oklahoma City Stock Yard Co
Vanoss Schools Prepare for 1955-56 Opening
Vanoss Public Schools announce enrollment on Monday August 15 with classes starting August 22. Superintendent H L Kinsey confirms 16 teachers with two new hires Inez Hutchins and Gene Pitman and a vacant part time music position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Public Schools
Inez Hutchins
Gene Pitman
Fitzhugh School Opens With Quick Start In August
Fitzhugh School begins enrollment and regular classroom work on August 22. Superintendent Fletcher Watson announces immediate operations with buses on routes and the lunch program active. Teachers report August 15, and new faculty member Mrs. Ruthie Byrd of Ada joins to teach commerce after earning her degree from East Central this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh School
Fletcher Watson
Watson
Ruthie Byrd
Ada
Byrd
East Central
Rodeo Star Popcorn Dies In Nebraska Accident
Rodeo horse Popcorn, 15, died after a trailer hitch broke leaving a trailer carrying popcorn and another horse Roanie crashing into a tree in Nebraska. Lenapah cowboy Webster, a four time world champion steer roper, relied on Popcorn as a vital partner in the demanding event. Popcorn was full brother to Everett Shaw's Peanuts, leaving Peanuts as the top steer roping horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Popcorn
Roanie
Webster
Everett Shaw
Peanuts
Tommy Steiner
Pathologist Calls For Full Time Health Director
A pathologist cites time constraints and growing duties, urging a full time health director. The speaker thanks state and local staff for assistance and cooperation in their association.
A Clever Girl’s Idea Of Self Care By Men
A quoted remark suggests a clever girl prefers to rely on a man to look after her. The line reflects social attitudes on independence and gender roles in the era.
Ahloso Revival Extends to August 7
Ahloso Baptist Church revival services continue daily through Sunday August 7 with evangelist Frank L. Moore. Services are at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. evenings feature junior choir and prayer. Moore, a senior at Oklahoma Baptist University and pastor of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, assists. Regular pastor is Rev. Lavonn Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahloso Baptist Church
Frank L. Moore
Mr. Moore
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Walnut Grove Baptist Church
Oklahoma City
Ahloso Church
Rev
Lavonn Brown
Co op Opens Centralized Facilities and Radio System
People's Co op concentrates offices warehouse and pole yard in one complex. A 200 foot radio tower enables continuous two way contact with trucks and crews in Sulphur Tishomingo Coalgate and Holdenville. A ballpark meeting featured Roscoe Keiffer president of the state association and Tate Trio entertainment. Door prizes included a one ton air conditioner won by Vera Thomason with other prizes going to multiple local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur
Tishomingo
Coalgate
Holden Ville
Ballpark
Roscoe Keiffer
The
State Association
Tate Trio
KWTV
Oklahoma City
Vera Thomason
Route 1
Stonewall
Calf Brings Quiet Hope to County Fair Show
Wild One James's calf proved stubborn, eager to breach any fence. County Boy James trains daily hoping for a calm exhibition. Both boys and animals promise strong competition in their class at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Two-In-One Egg Impresses At Floyd Poultry Farm
Mrs. Orville Snead showcases an extraordinary egg found at Floyd Poultry Farm. A white leghorn laid the huge egg whose outer shell measures 844 inches in circumference, drawing local astonishment as depicted in the Wednesday NEWS edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Poultry Farm
Orville Snead
West 17Th
Ada
Floyd
the News
Oklahoma residents praise state school integration work
Seasonal visitors comment on Oklahoma's handling of school integration. Many express pride in college integration and public education approach, while others resent the Supreme Court opinion. The state's systematic, dispassionate method has drawn national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Barber price protest over dollar head tax in county
Citizens react to new hair cut price and a local barber law requiring more barbers to operate. The piece notes higher costs, varied cuts, and potential reduced service as barbers adjust to the dollar tax.
Forster Manufacturing set to begin gin foundation work
The steel supply firm delivers anchor bolts and Forster Manufacturing Company plans foundation construction on the AIDC site northeast of the city. Work is slated to start as bolts arrive and aligns with site development timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forster Manufacturing Company
A.I.D.C
Two NY Journalists Fired Over Communist Questioning
The American Newspaper Guild protests firings of two New York writers who refused to testify about Communist Party membership. The Senate inquiry prompted the dismissals from The New York Times and United Press, with unions citing loss of public confidence and arguing the case reflects internal Communist influence. The columnist remarks on the affair with a closing old-timer’s adage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Guild
CIO
New York
Communist Party
U. S. Senate
The
New York Times
United Press
Senate Committee
Ol’ Buzz
McConnell Thrown From Horse in Broadsides
Philo McConnell was thrown from a horse he was breaking last week and sustained severe bruising to the shoulder and back. Mr and Mrs Smith of Latta visited the Jake McGee home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Pedersen
Philo McConnell
Mr. and
Mrs. Smith of
Latta
Jake McGee
Visitors at the P. T. Mc Connell Home This Week
The home welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Teel and Judy Ada and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Teel and Richard and Lola from Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Tebe Graham and Mikey of Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. Junior McConnell and daughter of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McConnell and children of Ada. George Sprague with Richard and Jimmie Pedersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. McConnell
Paul Teel
Judy
Ada
Jimmie Teel
Richard
Lola
Tebe Graham
Mikey
Oklahoma City
Junior McConnell
J. T. McConnell
George Sprague
Jimmie Pedersen
Dinner Guests Honor Local Family Members
Mrs. Allen Crawley and Miss Sue Crawley of County Line along with Mrs. Laura Bennett, Mrs. Marvin Crawley, Linda and Gayle of Rebee were dinner guests in the Chris Pedersen home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Crawley
County Line
Sue Crawley
Laura Bennett
Marvin Crawley
Linda
Gayle
Rebee
Chris Pedersen
Leonard Kelly Ill This Week
Leonard Kelly son of Mr and Mrs James Kelly of Vanoss is reported ill this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Kelly
James Kelly
Vanoss
Stanley Crawley Visits Aunt in Bebee
Stanley Gene Crawley of Bebee spent last week visiting his aunt Mrs. Chris Pedersen, sharing time with family during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Gene Crawley
Bebee
Chris Pedersen
Hunt Family Visits Extend Weekend Gatherings
Ezra Hunt visited the Pedersen home on Saturday night while June and David Hunt spent last week with their sister Mrs. Tom Martain in Tupelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Hunt
Pedersen
June
David Hunt
Tom Martain
Tupelo
Extra Activities Planned to Pop Up Farm Home Meeting
Martha Mote reminds county women delegates to the Farm Home Conference at Stillwater will depart from the courthouse at 8 30 a m Monday August 8. Extras for the four day stay on the Oklahoma A and M campus include exhibits movies tours health tests safety driving tests a book fair and lounges and dormitories for relaxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mote
Stillwater
Miss Mote
Oklahoma A & M
State Department of Health
National Foundation For
American Red Cross
Oklahoma Commission For Crippled Children
Oklahoma Society For Crippled Children
A & M Library
Health Department
Oklahoma Safety Council
Department of Public Safety
American Society of Safety Engineers
Beavers Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Summers Chapel notes Mrs. Lessie Pearl Cheeks Beavers honored at a 25th wedding anniversary dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wilson in their home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker and Mrs. Clara Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Rutherford
Lee Tucker
Clara Wood
Albert Beavers
Mrs. Beavers
Jerry Wilson
Beavers
Lessie Pearl Cheeks
Tucker
Mrs Haskins and Elinora Visit Ada Couple
Mrs Lela Haskins and Elinora of Ada spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs E H Light in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Haskins
Elinora of
Ada
E. H. Light
New Brownsboro Arrival Prompts Family Visit
Julius Ellis, Betty and Mrs. Lora Ellis traveled to Brownsboro Texas on Friday to greet the new arrival in the Tex Loosier family. Anna Ellis, staying with her daughter, returned home with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Ellis
Betty
Lora Ellis
Brownsboro
Tex
Tex Loosier
Anna Ellis
Visitation at the Magar Home Draws Relatives
Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar's home included Raymond and Jackie Magar of Center with Mr and Mrs Ray Magar. Owen Magar and family of Ada. Miss Ruth Magar of Ada. Essel Magar of Stratford. Buren Magar of Ada. and Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden of Parish Chapel joining the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Magar
Ray Magar
Jackie
Center
Owen Magar
Ada
Ruth Magar
Essel Magar
Stratford
Buren Magar
Frank Dryden
Parish Chapel
New Home Moves In After Purchase and Redecoration
A family completed moving into their new house last week and are decorating this week to settle in promptly.
Mrs Alene Anderson Visits Ada Sister
Mrs Alene Anderson spent Monday in Ada visiting her sister Mrs May Poe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Alene Anderson
Ada
Mrs. May Poe
Miss Carol Ann Rutherford Visits Shirley Tucker in Stratford
Miss Carol Ann Rutherford spent the weekend visiting Miss Shirley Tucker of Stratford. They spent most of Sunday afternoon swimming at Sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Rutherford
Shirley Tucker
Stratford
Kansas City Visitor Stays With Grandparents
Tommy Scoggin of Kansas City Missouri is on an extended visit to see his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B Scoggin Sr. during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Scoggin
Kansas City, Mo
Mrs. B. Scoggin Sr
Scoggin Family and Littles Fish Lake Texoma on Sunday
Mr and Mrs B I Scoggin Sr and grandson Tommy Scoggin and Mr and Mrs Henry Little spent Sunday fishing on Lake Texoma with no luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Scoggin Sr
Tommy Scoggin
Henry Little
Lake Texoma
K eene Myres Visits Jimmy Wood on Sunday
K eene Myres spent Sunday visiting with Jimmy Wood. The brief social meeting occurred in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene Myres
Jimmy Wood
Mrs Kaythren Lance Visits Mrs Ollive Woods For Pea Work
Mrs Kaythren Lance spent Monday visiting with Mrs Ollive Belle Woods. The two women spent the day picking and shelling peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Jones
Velma Jones
Kate Wood
Sherry Alexander
Ollive Belle Wood
Kaythren Lance
Ollive Belle Woods
Mrs Betty Lou Heaps and Patsy Gail Visit Oklahoma City
Mrs Betty Lou Heaps and her daughter Patsy Gail spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lester Milligan in Oklahoma City. Betty attended the Latter Day Saints Church conference. Patsy Gail will spend the week visiting Bennie Milligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Burk
Sharon
Shawnee
Bobby Hunter
Debra
Darrell
Conway, Ark
Burk
Mr. Hunter
Ben Hunter
Mrs. Norton
Bebee
Betty Lou Heaps
Patsy Gail
Lester Milligan
Oklahoma City
Betty
Latter Day Saints Church
Bennie Milligan
Franks and Casons Visit George Wright in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs T J Franks and Mr and Mrs C W Cason of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Franks
C. W. Cason
Oklahoma City
George Wright
Fishermen Say Heat Suppresses Bites Across Lakes
Local anglers report extreme heat reducing fish activity across area lakes. Fishermen say water temperatures are high and bite rates are down, with some outings yielding few catches despite steady effort.
Local Family Names in Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Bud Lance Sunday were Mr and Mrs Ewell Lance and son Miss Bvylen Lance Bill Lance Mr and Mrs Marion Powell and Mrs Jack Spurlock and daughters Edith Janice and Francine attended the event with extended family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Lance
Ewell Lance
Bvylen Lance
Bill Lance
Marion Powell
Jack Spurlock
Edith
Janice
Francine
Wrights Visit Wall Home in Roff Thursday
Mr and Mrs George Wright visited in the home of Mr and Mrs H B Wall in Roff Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wright
H. B. Wall
Roff
Vallandingham Family Vacation Across Texas and Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs W A Vallanding ham completed a four week vacation. Their son C L Vallandingham and family visited in Sacramento during week one. They then visited J M Vallandingham in Tulsa followed by trips to Fort Worth Con Row Galveston and Dallas Texas. They found the heat intense but the trip was wonderful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Vallandingham
C. L. Vallandingham
Sue
Phillis
Sacramento
Calif
Dave Lance Returns Home After California Visit
Dave Lance is home again following an extended visit with relatives in parts of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Lance
California
Local Social Evening Brings Families Together
Mr and Mrs Barney Brown spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Eugene Lance. Their son David spent Saturday night with Lynn and Glynn Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Brown
Eugene Lance
David
Lynn
Glynn Wood
Vanoss School Bonds Okayed In Oklahoma City Actions
Five bond issues totaling 747000 were approved by the attorney general for school and county projects. Bryan County 375000 hospital. Lindsay Garvin 235000 school building. Amber Grady 71000 building and furniture. Wister LeFlore 4000 transportation equipment. Vanoss Pontotoc 62000 building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Bryan County
Lindsay
Garvin County
Amber
Grady County
Wister
LeFlore
Vanoss
Pontotoc County
Divorces Granted in Two Local Cases
Flora Bell Bullard is granted divorce from W. H. Bullard with custody to the plaintiff and furnishings and car awarded to her. Defendant to pay child support starting at 150, then 200 for two months, 150 thereafter plus $100 attorney fees. court costs to be reimbursed by the defendant. Pearl Tilley is granted divorce from R. E. Tilley with property settlement and restoration of maiden name Pearl Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Bell Bullard
W. H. Bullard
Pearl Tilley
R. E. Tilley
Pearl Horton
No License Cases Hit With Road Infraction Charges
Two motorists face charges for operating without valid licenses in July incidents near Ada. George Hamilton, of Connerville, was stopped north of Ada on SH 99 driving a 1931 Ford Pickup. Homer Barnes Jr. was detained on a county road in Stonewall in a 1953 Chevrolet. Jesse League, Ada, driving a 1955 Chevrolet, faced improper backing charges. Rosco Tharp received a summons for an improper left turn. Erma Teel, Ada Route 5, charged with failure to yield at a stop sign. Mitchell investigated all cases in Floyd and Lee courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hamilton
Connerville
Wilbur P. Lee
Hamilton
Ada
SH 99
Aubrey A. Mitchell
Homer Barnes Jr
C. W. Floyd
Peace Justice Court
Barnes
Stonewall
H. T. Gay
Jesse James League
Lee’s Court League
East Broadway
Allen
Gay
Rosco Clifton Tharp
East Seventh
Floyd
SH 12
Mitchell
Erma June Teel
SH 19
Floyd’s
Judgments Handed Down in District Court Hearings
Three district court cases concluded on Wednesday with judgments or actions. Stubblefield Tank Service vs Stone awarded $213 plus interest from August 6 1954. Kent and Kent vs Phillips Petroleum and Beal Drilling Company vs Bergman involved money judgments and foreclosure liens. Estate of Lessing Walton appeal settled. case may return to Oklahoma supreme court. Walton estate valued property at 1400 dollars tied to Chickasaw inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. FE. Stubblefield
Dba
Stubblefield Tank Service
Ralph Stone
Stiit
A. C. Kent
Kitty Kent
Phillips Petroleum Company Et al
Quiet Title
Beal Drilling Company Et al
Lee A. Bergman
Chief Oil Tools Company
Cad Patteson
Lessing Walton
Houston B
Walton
Community Visits and Weekend Travel Across Oklahoma
Maud residents Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Smith visited W. W. Price in Holdenville area. Price family traveled to Covington Oklahoma to see Mrs. Price's mother Ada Davis. Various relatives from Oklahoma City Seminole Hugo Tulsa Ada Dallas and Big Spring gathered for visits and the Holdenville wedding of Nancy Bronaugh and Murray Gullatt Jr. Also numerous trips to see relatives in Dallas and Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Smith
Maud
W. W. Price
Price
Covington
Okla
Mr. Price
Ada Davis
Ann Sheffield
Ralph Lunsford
Oklahoma City
Rudolph Lunsford
Seminole
Louie Drennon
Hugo
Walter Ragsdale
Rofs
Mr. Drennon
Vera Bunvard
T. T. Strong
Strong
Tulsa
R. B. Owens
Sharon
Reta
Roger
Katy Sherrell
J. M. Hardin
Dallas
Texas
Bill Hardin
Dewey Hardin
Fell Hardin
Hardin
Leroy Owen
Kathy
Sue
Ada
L. M. Merritt
R. M. Bronaugh
A. B. Strew
Arlington
Tex
John Boyle
Glenn Hearne
Tishomingo
Bronaugh
R. M
Nancy Bronaugh
Murray Gullatt Jr
Holdenville
Joe Hudson
Max Ray
Dennis
Big Spring
J. D. Hudson
Bob Hudson
McCormick Transfer To Institution Requested In Larceny Case
County Attorney Barney Ward filed for transfer of John McCormick of Allen from district court to a mental institution. The defendant is charged with larceny of an automobile for a week long borrowing of a car owned by an Allen woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Ward
John McCormick
Allen
McCormick
World Health Organization Warns Against Yellow Fever Germs Use
The World Health Organization states that using yellow fever germs as biological warfare would be unusable and dangerous, underscoring global health risks and ethical concerns in bioweapons.
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Baptist
Father
Washington, D.C
Supt
H. L. Kinsey
John Dunn
Ina Enloe
H. V. Burrough
Norman Umphers
Hensley
James Barnes
Harold Haines
Reba Burke
Jack Ray
Norene Harden
Norris Hensley
Northrip
Ahloso
People’s Co-Op
H. B. Wynn
S. K. Buckmaster
A. F. Rogers
John Boyd
C. C. Seaman
W. E. Fulton
Clyde Casady
Louie Stewart
W. E. Hough
E. Priest
Calvin
C. M. Wade
By Buzzy Bonehouse
Midland
Wilson Kingsberry
James Doyle Marion
Willy Doyle
Clint Stewart
Wilson
Clydie Welch
Junior Northam
Mrs
Clyde Welch
Scott Jones
Oakman
Dewey Northam
Jim Rutherford
Vernon Luke
Pat Thompson
Roff News
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