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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
2
A banker in Allen recounts a loan to an itinerant evangelist that was never repaid. After reminders and time passing, the bank writes off the debt based on a dismissive letter from the minister. The episode shakes the vice president and stains the idea of trust in a local clergyman.
The hot spell has all but stopped crows from flying as they seek water. Observers note overheating birds struggle to take off and hover, with minimal movement attributed to the extreme temperatures. This unusual behavior highlights how heat curbs local wildlife activity.
A correction notes Otto Strickland of Atoka County is in the race for the legislature. The previous report misstated his status and now confirms his candidacy amid dynamic electoral backing.
The speaker argues political wars are turning campaigns serious while youth hear sarcasm and derision but do not follow government work. This leads to immature attitudes toward public service and difficulties in finding capable individuals to run and get elected.
Boston heart specialist Dr. Paul Dudley White undertook a January sea trip off Lower California to harpoon great gray whales with electrodes for recording their heart activity. The expedition aimed to test if larger animals have slower heartbeats, but it failed to yield the desired data though prior small whale readings in the Bering Sea were obtained. White vows to return, believing findings may inform cardiac science.
A night shift writer laments unreliable typewriters and poor handwriting. He argues habit drives most newspaper work, while some colleagues question even that depiction of their craft.
Fragment discusses not drilling a water well, life insurance due, and not laying up treasures, expressing personal financial or planning concerns without further details.
The article notes steer prices around 16 cents per pound and carload values near four and a half thousand dollars. A peak week moved about 70 carloads, totaling roughly $300,000 in income, with fluctuations in volume from week to week but continuing steady cattle movement to shipping pens at Scullin.
McAskill, a 1945 Army 45th Division veteran from near Altus, earned a B S in animal husbandry from Oklahoma A and M in January 1955 and a master's in animal nutrition in 1955. He later worked as assistant research nutritionist at an Indiana farm during 1955 and was endorsed by Lee Craig for county agent promotions.
Hailey, a 16 year Pontotoc County agent, worked with 9 assistants who all accepted promotions after leaving. Freeny cited not rushing move and praised Pontotoc as the nicest county, explaining the Wilburton offer influenced by his and his wife Pat’s church involvement and prior Altus ties.
Dixie Wadlington age 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Wadlington 415 East Main admitted to Valley View Hospital as a polio patient. A Horace Mann High School student active in rodeo and round up clubs she was placed in an iron lung after admission early Thursday morning.
The speaker contemplates whether to visit a physician or a clergy member due to feeling unwell and plans to try coffee as a light remedy while weighing options.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ramner with Richard and Mary of Nicoma Park visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Floyd Jr. on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benson of Cleburn Texas spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seamon.
Mr and Mrs R N Gilstrap visited Mr and Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr with Janice and Kay on Sunday making a family gathering noted in local society columns.
Lynwood Cantwell of Fort Worth spent the weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCullar and Jimmie Hopkins spent last weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Brewington and family and Capt. and Mrs. James Hopkins and family.
Gildra Gilstrap of Wayne is spending the week with Janice Floyd, sharing time during the visit and catching up on family news.
Weekend visitors were Allen Deavitt and Joyce Ann Ragland of Oklahoma City. Jimmie Ragland, who spent two weeks with the McIlroys, returned home Sunday with the Deavitts and his sister Joyce Ann to Oklahoma City.
Madeline and Peggy Heimer attended the social at the Church of Christ in Roff Monday night Joyce and Boyce Jones joined the Vanessa Baptist church group on a swimming party to Sulphur last Wednesday night
Mr and Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr Janice and Kay attended an ice cream supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Graham in Roff Friday night.
Mrs Frank Seamon reports her mother Mrs Stella Wall is in the hospital at Pauls Valley for medical care.
Miss Joyce Jones spends most of the week with Miss Shirley Griffith as school resumes. Shirley attends Roff School while Joyce goes to Vanoss School.
Curtis Coffey visited the residence of Charles M. Floyd Jr. on Wednesday night, according to local police records. The report notes the visit occurred at Floyd’s home and involved consent from the residents. No further details on motive or outcomes are provided.
Thelma Perriman and granddaughter Sue Wyckoff spent two weeks in Tulsa then stayed two weeks in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffey and family including Linda Louise and George Alan. They were hosted on Wednesday and Thursday and called on Otis Arthur Coffey homes and visiting in Charles Floyd Jr. home.
Mr and Mrs Norman Vande griff and Karen of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J R.
The Church of Christ group from Stratford and Roff conducts a revival at Lightning Ridge Church this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones and family joined Sunday meals with Newt Berry and Bertha, along with Mr. and Mrs. Norrell Vandegriff and Marie.
Mr and Mrs Homer Sliger and family visited for Sunday morning services in town, joining local congregants for worship.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and Curtis and Laquita joined a Sunday picnic at Wintersmith Park. Mr and Mrs Allen Sweatt and their sons from Lawrence visited her parents Mr and Mrs T Bumpas on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Cantwell plus Karen and Wayne of Elmore City visited Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell during the weekend in a family gathering highlighting kinship and local ties.
Mr and Mrs D F Jones of Ada visited the J H Stephens home Sunday afternoon. Lloyd McIlroy and family were Monday night visitors in the Stephens home.
Rev. J. H. Houchen Jr. of Portland Park visited the Lee Jones family on Wednesday night, sharing fellowship and offering prayers.
Visitors for singing Sunday night included Miss Juanita Coffey Ada Mrs. Betty Wells and Mr and Mrs Matt Heimer Jr Mad eline and Peggy.
The Young People participate in a singing program with Miss Joyce Jones and Miss Shirley Griffith as pianists. Miss Peggy Heimer played two songs Sunday night, adding musical variety to the event.
Rev. W. L. Blackburn about 80 former pastor of the First Methodist Church Ada died in Rochester Minnesota after a heart illness. He retired in Vinita and Tulsa then moved to Rochester at his son Dr Charles Blackburn Mayo Clinic staff. Another son Arnold is a musician. Services were tentatively set for Thursday in Rochester.
Take it easy when gardening a good crop of vegetables isn't worth a case of sunstroke. Plan rest breaks, stay hydrated, wear a hat, and work during cooler hours to protect yourself while you grow produce.
Lolita Copelan and Lenard Tucker were married in a double ring ceremony Saturday night at Union Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Frank Cunningham officiated with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden and family, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bland and family present.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Shumard and Jo Ann of Lovington New Mexico visited Mr and Mrs Shumard of Ada and friends this weekend. The Shumards are former Union Hill residents.
Union Hill advances roof repairs for the school as the rainy season approaches. An ice cream social at Union Hill Baptist Church drew a long list of attendees including J C Southerland and family, George Collins and others. Visitors Yvonne and Kenneth Little planned a Texas trip of two to three weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Greer and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkes on Saturday.
Ada area visitors include Mr and Mrs Joe Hodges and Lynn. Mr and Mrs Millard Lawson and Verna Hodges from California visited Mr and Mrs Robert Golden. Barbara Benny Glenn Jones and Don Newby visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes. Harrison Bazemore joined Lonnie Cassady family over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs George Collins and family joined by Mr and Mrs Nora Roper and Bobby Joe who toured and picnicked at Lake Texoma on Sunday. Nearby visitors include Mr and Mrs Doyle Drewery with Nancy and Judy from Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and Norma and Keith Sunmore of Ada visiting Mr and Mrs George Cochran Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton and Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Monday night.
Mr and Mrs W C Karr welcomed Mr and Mrs D S Karr of Ada and Miss Kathy Ward of Holdenville visiting in the Karr home.
Attendance for Sunday School fell this week with all teachers and officers present except Mrs. Lela Rose who is vacationing in Oregon. Training Union reached 43 as several visitors joined the session. Summers Chapel girls led by Mrs. J. D. Underhill sang four songs, bringing Patsy Heaps Sally Thomas Betty Tucker Wanda Wilson and Ladonna Welch to the fore. Additional visitors included Mrs. Leora Wilsong Glen Donna Ross Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Tilley Patsy and Mr. Mrs. Fred Jones and Wayne.
Mrs Elva Kemp was missed from Sunday night church services after a sudden illness. She was taken to Valley View Hospital and is improving rapidly.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose return to Ada after a two week trip across the western states. They visited Hoover Dam, Oregon Caves, Craters of the Moon, Yellowstone, the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, and Monarch Crest. They toured 11 states and visited relatives in Texas Nevada and Oregon. They called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cameron in Stratford Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Judd Hancock of Las Vegas Nevada.
Canyonville Oregon residents recount a 5000 mile journey visiting the Painted Desert and various California sites. They urge Oklahomans to take pride in their state after crossing mountains and deserts on the road trip.
Over the weekend Harold Spragues and family of Abilene along with Mrs. G E Gardener and Mrs Lena Morgan of Wolf City and Bill Morgan of Dallas gathered for the 50th anniversary of her daughter. Mrs Gardener is 94 years old and is the grandmother of Mrs. Robert Golden.
Barbara Jones and Don Newby visited Mr and Mrs Shumard and Joann in Levington New Mexico last Sunday. They traveled from Ada to share a social call at the Shumards home.
Mary Nell Cummings hosts Mary Nell Cummings and Pattie with Jimmy Dan visiting Mrs. Reba Love of Ada on Friday. Sunday guests include F. O. Jones and family with Roger Darrel Terry and Gaylon, Ray Hicks and Terry Newcome of Nicoma Park, W. J. Jones and Delphia, Don Newby and Tom Roddy of Nicoma Park.
Mr and Mrs Dan Bland Barbara and Brenda move to AGa and the previous residence is now occupied by Mr and Mrs Raymond Teel.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Crow and Mrs Loretta Kite joined Danny and Charles of Healdton visiting Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sible Collins and Bobby Joe Thursday.
Mr and Mrs J T Karr and their Wichita Kansas relatives visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr this weekend.
Miss Linda McAnally is visiting Mr and Mrs John McAnally and their Ada family this week. The visit includes time with relatives and local gatherings.
Gary and Wayne McAnally visited Mrs. Emma Bolin and family Sunday, bringing greetings and spending time together.
Mrs. Lavona Jones celebrated a birthday Wednesday night with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham, Don Newby, Bud, Barbara, Benny and Glenn Jones, and Mrs. Lavona Jones.
School districts announce enrollment plans with dates in August and September. Galey Roff McLish Byng Ada Happyland East Central State College outline staggered enrollment for grades one through twelve, junior high, high school and evening classes.
Wayne McAnally and Paul Graham work as substitute carpenters during the heat. Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran with Helen and Allen are spending the week vacationing in Corpus Christi Texas.
Norman Bolin and Mrs. Louise Rye of Ada visited Mrs. Nora Roper and Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Bobby Joe this weekend. Also they called on Mr. and Mrs. David Coots of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Bill Phelps.
Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and children Benny and Glenn hosted visitors Monday night Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham visited Saturday night Dink Binion Pattie Lea and Joe Danley joined Sonny Binion and family of McAlester Sunday for gatherings and meals.
Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings Pat tie and Jimmy Dan visited Mrs. Alice Cummings of Ada Thursday afternoon.
Guests at the Simpkins home included Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney Norma and Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Ochis Webb of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden, Mike and Linda, and Mr. and Mrs. James Simpkins of California.
Mrs Daisy Binion and Mrs Mary Nell Cummings Pattie and Jimmy Dan visited Stella Myers of Ada Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Bill Gouge of Florida were also visiting Stella Myers.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Teel attended church services at the Camp Ground Monday night as part of local worship activities.
George Graham joined by Harold Agee of Fort Sill and Ada residents Mr and Mrs Tommie Agee along with Glen Wilfong Kirby Lee Tilley Miss Clara Agee Mrs Emma Bolin Janell Euel Judy and Wayne McAnally for a weekend social event highlighting area ties and family connections.
Enjoy family friendly gardening while keeping sun safety in mind. Avoid overexposure by taking breaks in shade, wearing a hat, and using sunscreen to protect skin during outdoor tasks.
Mr and Mrs Eulas Wayne Dan ley and baby of Los Angeles visit Mr and Mrs Homer Danley this week. Mr and Mrs James Danley and family of Ada join the visit.
Bobby Graham the son of Mr and Mrs George Graham departed Ada on Sunday to report to Camp Hood Texas for military training.
Mr and Mrs William Henson and their baby and Alvin McAnally of Borger Texas visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally and family this weekend.
Mr and Mrs Buck McAnally are having a new residence erected north of Highway 13, per local construction updates. The project details show ongoing work and expected completion efforts in the neighborhood.
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