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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1958
Page
2
A speaker sharply criticizes artificial sunset paintings then recoils at a real sunset on a Wednesday night. They describe radiating bands of color from the sun as in their disliked artworks and confess inner conflict about honesty before truth.
A regional tale recounts a small town’s religious rivalries over bonds and schools. A hardware merchant aged and retiring is reminded by a Methodist minister that his father joined the Methodist church on his deathbed in a moment of humor and shock. The piece also laments weak national anthem singing and praises God Save the Queen as a symbol of British tradition.
A terse political commentary urges voters to stay logical and measured as the runoff nears. It cautions against overestimating candidates and emphasizes civic responsibility and thoughtful engagement in choosing public servants.
The Blair Ranch leads a regional breeder tour with over 20 years noted. Fifteen Texas breeders join Oklahomans in stops at Chandler, Stroud, Morris, McAlester, Holdenville, Wewoka, Ada, and a banquet at McAlester’s Union Stockyards. Wesley Blair chairs the tour committee amid a rain‑soaked picnic.
Visitors at Sunday services included Mr and Mrs Dewey Cooley and Brenda and Ronnie who recently moved from Byng. Weekend guests were Mrs Maude Caton and her family and Mr and Mrs Murray Collins and son Howard, along with Mr and Mrs Richard Roundtree of Ada.
Mrs. Elsie Doe and Mrs. Dora Jones with daughter Marvy of Stillwater spent Thursday night with their sister Mrs. Roy White and family. They travel to Red Oak to join Mrs. Jones' daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gardner for the Fourth of July.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and son Ronnie spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Myers, Joe and Sidney of Byng, in a warm social visit.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kelley and their children from Tallahama Florida spent a week with Mrs Kelleys aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall. They also visited friends Mr and Mrs Dorsey Myers of Byng before continuing to Old Mexico then returning home.
On the Fourth of July Mr and Mrs J C Pendergrass and sons Roddy and Gary of Ada brought a picnic to his parents Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass. Rain and cool weather moved the meal indoors. Roddy and Gary shot fireworks afterward.Sunday supper guests included her nephew Mr and Mrs S L Sliger Daryl and Sherry of Byng. Mrs Pendergrasss brother Mr and Mrs Charlie Sliger of Ada also visited.
Rain fell here on the Fourth of July causing the Sportsmen’s Club picnic at the lake to be canceled. The club meeting occurred in the school gym at 5 30 p m with about 30 members and children attending. Food was abundant and attendees enjoyed socializing indoors.
The passage weighs the impact of ongoing effort between elections against the act of casting a formal vote. It argues sustained involvement matters alongside timely participation at election time.
Marion Lancaster and her son Chuck spent Friday in Eufaula with Jim and Mrs. Lancaster and were joined by Edd Lancaster of Ada.
Roy White Jr. is very happy over the new motor scooter he purchased recently. The event highlights his excitement and satisfaction with the purchase.
Mr and Mrs Jewell Nickell of Wetumka spent Sunday with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Collin Hampton
Scotty Moore passed his physical and was inducted into the Army Monday. He begins eight weeks of boot training at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Earl Greene and his daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Billy Tackett visited with his daughter and family Mr and Mrs Leo Moore Sharon and Shirley during the first of the week.
Mrs Naomi Davis and her son Tracy of Seminole spent Saturday night with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster along with Chuck and Roger.
Mr and Mrs Kent Russell visited their son Jack Russell and daughter Ruth Hill in Oklahoma City. Gavion Myers and his mother Mrs Hill joined for a weekend together. The group picnicked at Sulphur Platt National Park enjoying swimming and meals.
Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack hosted a July Fourth picnic with guests Mr and Mrs Obe Scroggins and son Jerry Ada Mr and Mrs Dale LaBass and daughters Bonnie and Vicki Ada Mr and Mrs Web Scroggins and David and Linda Homer and Mr and Mrs Sidney Binkley Phyllis and Larry. They brought plenty of eats and enjoyed the celebration.
Mr and Mrs FE M Wynn Sharon and Hubert and Mr and Mrs Junior Wynn visited their mother Mrs Ella Wynn Friday at Coal Gate.
Don Morning and Pat Palzine visited Mrs. Francis Johnson and her son Stewart Lee at Perrin Air Force Base. Gene Autrey Clark, her nephew, also joined the weekend visit.
Mr and Mrs Noel Jobe of Ada welcomed visitors and Mrs Dora East and Mrs Betty Mounger joined Monday. On Friday Mrs Hershel Little, Jackie and Johnny of Shawnee visited the Current family.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance and Angie Wright visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Biard. The short note records a family social gathering at a local residence.
Lonnie spent the weekend at Shawnee with Mr. and Mrs. Hershell Her shell Thomas and Judy Kent and Butchie. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Hershell Little.
Mrs. Hattie Goode of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Rita Sturdivant of Ada visited Friday with Angie Wright.
Mrs Beatrice Fredrick and her sons Jimmie and Jerry finished a swimming course at Glenwood Park in Ada. The program emphasized water safety and basic strokes for families.
Mrs. Juanita Scroggins and her children spent Tuesday helping run the Homer store, while Edith Wommack assisted with the election. Mr. and Mrs. Corey Haynes of Stratford were with their daughter Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda with their visiting California niece Miss Ruby Johnson took a picnic trip to Turner Falls and Sulphur, enjoying a day in the countryside.
Mrs. Clifford Anson and Kay and Sue visit Vaness with a married daughter Mrs. Rudolph Dean in Ada. Carey and Karen Lynn join the gathering from Ada to spend the week with another daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stone and children. Pegagy Sue Stone returns home with her grandmother for the week.
Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Harris Saturday night and Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris and children of Oakland California, Mrs. Lorene Allen with Margie and Rose Ann of Monterey Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris and children, Mrs. Opal Brown and children of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Francis Harris of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Cov Henson of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Angelene Brown and children of Tulsa, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harris and son Junior of Sasakwa.
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Griffin and their children and Barney Griffins parents from Morrilton Ark have returned home after visiting Ada with Mr. and Mrs. J M Chism and Mr. and Mrs Tollie Chism.
M. E. Harris and Jim Baker have finished a storm cellar and a fully modern laundry house at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scroggins.
Giant KE Mrs. Zelma Martin and girls from Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray. Arlis Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lane came Thursday. The group went to Sulphur Friday and spent the day.
Mrs Hester Grindstaff spent time with Mr Pug Garrett, Mrs Garrett, and Sondra during a recent social visit.
Carl Garrett experienced a heart attack last Sunday morning. He improved enough to sit up on Friday and received visits from his sister Effie Morris Thel ma Jean Garrett and Rae Garrett on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs R T Garrett and their children Bobby Dickey and Jan visit Rae Garret his mother in town and stay with brother Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra along with other relatives from Long Beach California.
J T Johnson son of Mr and Mrs C P Johnson and Darrel Warne of Duncan spent the fourth with the Johnsons.
Mr and Mrs Wallas and Betty spent last weekend with his folks in the western part of the state.
Mrs Mildred Lancaster and her son Roger visited her mother Mrs Ruby Doolin and daughter Janice in Vamoosa on Friday. They were joined by Mrs Lancaster's daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Don Shaw of Ada for lunch.
Mrs. R. E. Riggins and children Bobbie Billie Ruth Martha Ann and Jimmie at home. The three daughters are married, with Jimmie Phillips as a surname clue. Martha Ann has two children Kay and John Riggins Phillips. Bobbie and Kay are also mentioned among the kin.
John Riggins Phillips visited briefly Thursday morning with Rae Garrett and Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra.
Thelma Jean and Rae Gar rett visited Stratford on Wednesday morning and purchased corn to store in the locker.
Mr and Mrs M P Hatchett undertake home improvements adding a new porch and likely more work to their house as part of renovations.
Hampshire producers and pork enthusiasts are invited to a field day in May with registration at 9 a.m. and activities from 9 45 a.m. including talks by Rollie Pemberton and Dr. James Hillier, a luncheon sponsored by Evergreen Mills, and an afternoon program with pig practice, a raising pigs panel, and prize awards.
Agronomists at Oklahoma’s 26th Agronomy Day report vetch Greenfield Bermuda mix yields 2.555 lb per acre from grazing start to May 15, enough to add about 150 lb beef per head on pasture. Other legume blends yield varied: hop clover 946, white clover 878, Crimson clover 1,874, бутon clover 1,883, and alfalfa 1,368 pounds per acre. Plantings were October 1957 with 300 lb super phosphate per acre.
Stonewall replaces structure in 1953 and unveils a ground breaking with a note burning ceremony. The project includes a 15 classroom 48 by 60 foot classroom block attached to the existing auditorium, buff brick facing, central assembly room, kitchen, and air conditioning. Total cost about 15000 dollars with Building Fund Day support. Rev Caffey and wife help, new pastor to graduate soon. church membership about 500 with 200 active members.
The Lloyd Kirkman house 32 miles north of Ada on SH 99 was razed by fire early today. Ada Fire Department received an alarm at 1 04 am. The origin of the blaze is undetermined.
Local classifieds tip sheet touts quick results by calling the Want Ads service FE 2 4433 for inquiries and listings across the community. It emphasizes fast responses and broad reach for buyers and sellers alike.
The Free Will Baptist Church of Stonewall hosts a monthly singing on Friday July 11 at 7 30 p m All quartets and all lovers of good singing are invited to attend.
A community meeting is planned to form an organization representing all residents to take over the building used by the home demonstration club. D. D. Duke and local officials will help arrange a deed back to the community while board members see no current use plans.
Quarterhorses is required for the sale. The fee on grade horses has been reduced to $5. There are a few openings for registered and grade horses. Enter by writing Box 721 Ada. Consignments to Dub Scott Box 598 Ada. Show begins 10 a m and sale at 4 pm. Egypt population about 17 million.
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