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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1954
Page
4
Devotional reading cites multiple Bible verses from Matthew Philippians Deuteronomy and Thessalonians. The passage references include guidance on daily living and choosing life, with a focus on faith, wisdom, and moral living.
The Oklahoma Agricultural Advisory Council gathers diverse farm groups to align on mutual interests. Members include Blue Stem Cattlemen, Farm Bureau, Dairy Council, Grain Dealers, Poultry Federation, and many others. The council plans a weekly briefing to advance a statewide program.
A discussion on valuing life through right choices quotes Jesus and Saint Paul, urging focus on higher spiritual values over material comforts. East Central State College announces faculty hires and resignations including Dr Charles F Spencer, Dr Alvin Bennett, and others across English and sciences.
In a double line ceremony on Sunday at 8 am in the Oak Avenue Baptist Church, Miss Dorothy Roberts wed Jimmie Ownbey. Rev. Tal Bonham officiated. maid of honor Miss June Stephens and best man Wylie Webster attended, followed by a reception and a planned honeymoon at Grand Lake near Tulsa.
In Oklahoma a small group discusses water conservation linking soil and water care. They note brown lespedeza, green Bermuda, and soil moisture as rainless seasons approach, urging farming methods that keep water in the ground and prevent runoff.
Midland residents express gratitude for Monday’s cooling shower. Rita Kay and Pat McWhirter of Ada visited last week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. McConnell.
Chris Pedersen came home last Wednesday after a nine week hospital stay following an operation. He is reported to be doing well.
Junior McConnell and his family, of Ada, enjoyed a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs P T McConnell.
The community extends sympathy to Far ron f Robert's family amid their loss as Farron grew.
Those in attendance at a Pedersen family reunion at Chris Pedersen home include Mr. and Mrs. John Pedersen, Arlene and Linda Pedersen, and friends from Harrah Stratford and Duncan. Visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. George Sprague, Mr. and Mrs. Jake McGee, Alvie Griffith and others.
The Ada Fire Department answered one alarm on Wednesday for a grass fire at Ben Todd's on South Broadway Boulevard. The alarm was received at 5 30 p m.
The passage states that at least two solar or lunar eclipses occur yearly, with a theoretical maximum of seven in a single year, highlighting the regularity and potential rarity of extreme eclipse counts.
Henry and George Picard posted a pro record 62 at Charleston Country Club while amateur pair Frank and Drayton Ford each shot 65 to win ribbons. The feat links two sibling teams in both professional and amateur divisions.
Service was disrupted for a short period at 10 45 a m today as a grass fire near the Public Service Company station threatened to spread. No damage was believed done and details were scarce. A company official called the blaze a merely a grass fire.
T W Robison 71 longtime Ada school head and Oklahoma City public schools veteran died of a heart condition in his Oklahoma City office Saturday. Funeral Tuesday at St Luke's Methodist Church. Born in Arkansas he led Ada schools 1908 1917 then held city school posts and Shawnee residency. Survived by wife Catherine a daughter sisters a brother five grandchildren four great grandchildren and other relatives. He was vice president of the Geologist Co and partner in Robison Johnson Motor Co.
Sulphur special report says Platt National Park faces critical fire hazard with 20th consecutive day over 100 degrees. Fussell Dicken son, acting superintendent, warns springs and streams are dimishing in flow and warns swimming and wading may be prohibited without heavy rains.
Francis schools announce start date of Monday Aug 30 with Ezell Landrith named superintendent replacing Clifton Hardy. Staff include Ina Henson as principal, Marie West, Levon Graham, Sybil Moore among faculty. buses run on last year’s schedule. teachers report Aug 12 for organization. building improvements with new metal windows and furniture. plan hot lunch staff training Aug 11 14 at Oklahoma College for Women.
The Governor's Horse Guard of Connecticut stands among the few remaining cavalry units in the United States, highlighting the enduring tradition of mounted state defense. The historical unit preserves its ceremonial role and heritage amid modern military developments.
Otis E. Stockton 40, former Center and Kona way teacher and Assembly of God minister, died Thursday in Richmond California. A East Central State College and Oklahoma University graduate, he lived in California since 1947. Funeral and burial are on Tuesday in California. He is survived by sisters Velma Stockton and Jewel English and Beulah Watkins. brothers Will Ed and Earl.
The Federal State Crop Report says Oklahoma farmers received 15 cents more per bushel for wheat on July 15 than June 15, and 19 cents above a year ago. Mid July averages: wheat 2.06 per bushel, oats 0.66, barley 0.88. Chicken prices drop to 12.12 cents per pound while commercial broilers average 23.5 cents.
Lee Allen 21 of Seminole weds Erma Lee Gold 18 of Seminole. John Wayne Yowell 21 of Kiowa weds Teresa Ann Breger 18 of Coalgate. Robert Reynolds 27 of Elmore City weds Lennie May Gage 22 of Pauls Valley. Joseph G Breco 78 of Ada weds Lela Myrtle Beard 52 of Ada.
A stuck motor in the refrigerator at 304 South Stockton, the home of Melville Webber, caused Ada Fire Department to respond at 3 01 p m Monday. Fire Chief Billy Ellis said damages were limited to the motor.
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