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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

4

Comics and the youth problem a crashing bore

Viewers alarmed at comic books blame youth delinquency and illiteracy on them. The piece argues correlations do not prove causation and cites education, literature, and violence as broader factors. It notes kids are savages, comics crude yet potentially civilizing, and predicts children will seek other reading and learn eventually.

Saturday Evening Post Boy Scouts of America Nick Carter Jesse James William Faulkner

Industrial Show Set With More Exhibitors in 1955

Ada Jaycee Industrial Show chair M. E. Carr says plans are nearing completion for the annual event held Sept 15 16 17 with Southeast Oklahoma Exposition. New exhibitors will expand displays at the National Guard Armory across from the exposition grounds. Boothholders will be contacted. others interested should contact Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce members.

M. E. Carr National Guard Armory Carr Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce

Seven Minerals Not Found in California Out of 222

Among 222 naturally occurring mineral commodities produced or used in the United States only seven are not known to occur in California. The claim highlights California’s extensive mineral diversity and its rare gaps in specific commodities.

The United States California

Dare to Stand Alone Moral Courage in Daniel's Story

Moral courage is standing up for what is right even when ridiculed or opposed. The essay contrasts physical courage with moral bravery and cites Daniel in Babylon as a model who faced the crowd and chose conviction over conformity. It notes the cost of standing alone and the reassurance of divine support.

Daniel Babylon White House God Division of Christian Education National Council of the Churches of Christ U.S. A Community Press Service

Oklahoma Man Faces State and Federal Liquor Offenses

John P. Okie drives to Missouri to obtain liquor for personal use and brings it back to Oklahoma. Police inspect the car after a warm return trip and he faces charges including speeding reckless driving and importing intoxicating liquor without a license, with potential automobile confiscation. He also faces federal charges for importing liquor into a dry state and related confiscation, highlighting the legal risks of cross state liquor trips.

Oklahoma John P. Okie John Missouri

Revival at Ahloso First Baptist sets attendance record

Rev Frank L Moore of Oklahoma City led a weeklong revival at Ahloso First Baptist. He is a student at OBU and pastor of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Attendance on Sunday reached 162 then 157 the next Sunday, with the youth leading offices and choir. Donna and Joy Brashier visited relatives in Tishomingo. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter returned from cooking for Boy Scouts. Mrs. Hunter visited St. Louis for family and rest before school.

Ah?oso First Lois Jean Smith Robert Hunter Boy Scouts Mrs. Hunter St. Louis

Cook's workshop draws 625 women in Stillwater agenda

Mrs. Fred Barbee attended the Stillwater cook's workshop and looks forward to next year. Classes covered nutrition meal planning recipes equipment and more. The course was well rounded and attendees brought home valuable information as meals turned out wonderful with 625 women present.

Fred Barbee Stillwater

Barbee Couple Returns From Seminole Visit

Ellen and Dickie Barbee returned home Tuesday after spending the past two weeks in Seminole visiting relatives.

Ellen Dickie Barbee Seminole

Francis News Brings Welcome Rain Blessing

Mrs H L Kelley notes relief as a long awaited rain arrives, bringing general appreciation and impact to the area. The brief item comments on grateful sentiment and community mood following the rainfall.

Norman Family Visits Cal West in Drumright

Mr and Mrs Bob Norman and their daughter from Drumright visited her parents Mr and Mrs Cal West on Tuesday.

Bob Norman of Drumright Cal West

Harris Visitors From Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris visited their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown and their children in Oklahoma City.

M. E. Harris Ben Brown Oklahoma City

Mrs Annie Scroggins Visits Mother Amid Illness

Mrs Annie Scroggins stayed at her mother Mrs B C Granny Matthews' home last week due to Mrs Matthews illness.

Annie Scroggins B. C Granny” Matthews Mrs. Matthews

Calf Dies After Freak Chain Accident

Mr and Mrs Lewis West report a calf killed last week when it broke loose from a chain. Children attempted to catch the animal as it fell and broke its neck.

Lewis West

Tulsa visitors noting Mildred Henson kinship

Mr. and Mrs. Harrold Lee and their sons from Tulsa recently visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Buck Henson. Mrs. Lee is identified as the former Miss Mildred Henson.

Harrold Lee Tulsa Buck Henson Lee Mildred Henson

Martins Welcome Baby Son in Okmulgee

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Martin of Okmulgee announce the birth of a baby boy. The Martins, former Francis residents, greet the new arrival and note Mrs Martin's prior name as Miss Letha Matthews.

Jimmy Martin Okmulgee Martins Francis Martin Letha Matthews

Robinsons Return From Texas Visit In Gray Green Ford

Mr and Mrs Don Robinson and their children arrived home after visiting relatives in Sherman Texas They traveled back in a gray and green 1955 Ford bought in Texas The article notes the car as a pretty vehicle reflecting their trip home.

Don Robinson Sherman Tex Texas

Stobaugh Family Visits Chism Household Last Week

Mr and Mrs Olen Stobaugh and their children from Siouxton Missouri visited Mr and Mrs J M Chism during the prior week marking a family gathering and social exchange between households.

Olen Stobaugh Siouxton, Mo J. M. Chism

Morriston relatives visit audience and return home

Mr and Mrs John Chism and daughter Mr and Mrs Jim Griffin and Mr and Mrs Barney Griffin and children all of Morriston Ark have returned home after visiting relatives here.

John Chism Jim Griffin Barney Griffin Morriston, Ark

Ada backyard gathering features Kelley and Roberts entertainment

Mr and Mrs Carl West and son Terry visited the Chisms of Henryetta. Hershell, David and Danny Kelley attended a hamburger fry and watermelon party in Ada hosted by Mr and Mrs O T Albin. Entertainment included Hershell Johnny Kelley and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts. Several attended.

Hershell David Danny Kelley O. T. Albin Ada Johnny Kelley Kenneth Roberts

Burkheads Advance Home Construction Milestone

Mr and Mrs Don Burkhead are shown in the midst of building a new residence. The foundation has been laid and the structure begins to take shape indicating progress in the project.

Don Burkhead

Construction at M. E. Harris Home Reported

Neighbors observed M. E. Harris unloading cement blocks in his backyard last week. They say a bath and bedroom addition is planned for the residence.

M. E. Harris

Allgoods Visit Harris Family in Ada

Mr and Mrs Charlie Allgood of Ada recently visited their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and their children.

Charlie Allgood Ada Robert Harris

Billy Hardwick Seen in Francis Again

Francis residents welcomed former resident Billy Hardwick who was seen in town last week and has many friends glad to see him back. The 1955 school vacation winds down as students and teachers anticipate a happy return when classes resume.

Billy Hardwick Francis

Families Take Picnic Trip to Sulphur

Mr and Mrs Dean Lee with kids and Mr and Mrs Jake Hopper with children enjoyed a picnic lunch at Sulphur last week. The day included dining and swimming. Alta Jean Kelley visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Atkinson and their son Jimmy in Healdton last weekend.

Dean Lee Jake Hopper Alta Jean Kelley Jim Atkinson Jimmy Healdton

Children visit Hopper family for watermelon treat

Children visited Mr and Mrs Jake Hopper and their children on Wednesday of last week and enjoyed watermelon during the visit.

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson Visit Ada Parental Home

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson spent last Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Williams of Ada.

Bob Wilson Richard Williams Ada

Women attend Stillwater school cook workshop

Mrs. Bell Henson and Mrs. Clara Summers returned from Stillwater Thursday after four days at a workshop for school cooks. Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada and Mrs. Liddy were mentioned. Canada visited Mrs. Emma Henson Monday of last week. Mrs. Henson is a patient in Valley View Hospital and is the sister of Mrs. Canada.

Bell Henson Clara Summers Stillwater Havern Canada Liddy Canada Emma Henson Henson Valley View Hospital

Horten Smith Family Weekend Visit Noted

A brief line records that Horten Smith spent the last weekend here with his parents Mr and Mrs Horten Smith.

Mrs. Horten Smith

Fish fry gathers crowds at Oak Man Club event

Fred Poe reports his wife consumed a large amount of fish at the Oak Man Sportsmen Club fish fry held last week, noting the event drew a sizable local turnout.

Fred Poe Oakman Sportsmen Club

Local families visit neighbors in town gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kimes and their children of MHeldenville visited Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chism and Mr. and Mrs. Mir. Moon and son Joe Edd last week for a social call.

Lester Kimes Mheldenville J. M. Chism Mir. Moon Joe Edd

Nickersons Install Electric Pump on Water Well

Mr and Mrs Oscar Nickerson have installed an electric pump on their water well, promising easier access to water and relief from hand drawing.

Oscar Nickerson

Scroggins Family Takes Business Trip To Stillwater

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Scroggins and their children made a business trip to Stillwater last week.

Leon Scroggins Stillwater

Harris Family Visits From Oklahoma City

S Sgt and Mrs Leroy Harris and their children visited over the weekend, staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs Isom Harris.

Leroy Harris Oklahoma City Isom Harris

Oklahoma City Family Weekend Guests Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs Louis Scroggins and their son of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins, sharing time with relatives over the two day period.

Mrs Louis Scroggins Oklahoma City Baxter Scroggins

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Phillips Visit From Del City

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Phillips of Del City visited relatives and spent last Monday fishing in Konawa Lake, enjoying time together during their trip.

Woodrow Phillips del City Konawa Lake

Mrs Ester Canada and kin visit Grover Canada

Mrs Ester Canada and her son Gerry, and nephew Curtis Canada visited Mr and Mrs Grover Canada of Ravia last week. They spent time with relatives and shared local greetings during the visit.

Ester Canada Gerry Curtis Canada Grover Canada Ravia

Charles Fountain visits Wichita family for weekend

Charles Fountain of Wichita Kansas was the weekend guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Marion Fountain and son Frank while staying with the family for a short visit.

Charles Fountain Wichita, Kan Marion Fountain Frank

Hazel Phillips and Donna Gail Visit Harris Family

Hazel Phillips and her daughter Donna Gail visited Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris last Monday for a social call and chat.

Hazel Phillips Donna Gail M. E. Harris

Knight visits kin in Francis area after years away

Esera Knight of California spent time with relatives and friends in Francis. A former resident of Francis, Knight has lived elsewhere for several years before this visit.

Esera Knight California Mr. Knight Francis

Mrs Emma Henson Slipping Health At Valley View Hospital

The condition of Mrs Emma Henson is not much improved after her admission to Valley View Hospital about ten days ago.

Emma Henson Valley View Hospital

Revival Meeting Underway at Camp Shockley

A revival gathering is in progress at Camp Shockley one mile south of Francis. It will run until August 14. Services are led by Rev. Iwan Young of Palmer Illinois with Lester Hokett serving as music director. Public may attend.

Camp Shockley Iwan Young Palmer, Ill Lester Hokett Francis

Darla Canada Visits Chicago With Friends

Darla Sue Canada spends two weeks in Chicago staying with friends. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Canada.

Darla Sue Canada Chicago Mrs Cecil Canada

Phillips Family Visits Ada for Shopping Saturday

Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and their children visited Ada last Saturday evening to shop and spend time in the town.

Glen Phillips Ada

Birthday Dinner Honors Fred Matthews and Neighbors

A birthday dinner at Fred Matthews home on August 4 honored Fred and O H Neighbors. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and children Mr and Mrs Ernest Matthews and children Mr and Mrs O H Neighbors of Oil Center Wanda Matthews and Mrs Pascal Knight.

Fred Matthews Fred O. H Glen Phillips Ernest Matthews Oil Center Wanda Matthews Pascal Knight

Revival at Cedar Grove School Closes August 4

The Cedar Grove School revival ended August 4 with services led by Mrs. Tressa Neighbors and Miss Dortha Matthews of Oil Center. Donald Ray Akin, a former resident and son of Cecil Akin, has visited relatives here.

Cedar Grove Tressa Neighbors Dortha Matthews Oil Center Donald Ray Akin Cecil Akin Ada

Mrs. Oleta Matthews Travels to Ada on Business

Mrs. Oleta Matthews made a business trip to Ada last Monday.

Oleta Matthews Ada

Visit Highlights Family Ties Across Town and Nearby

Charles and Barbara Kimes of Holdenville spent last week visiting relatives in the area. Mrs Moon and Joe Edd accompanied the Kimes home on Friday and Mrs Kimes joined them to Henrietta to see Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and their children before returning home. Mrs A Donner recently at Valley View Hospital is now home with her daughter Mrs W P Dickey. Mr and Mrs Tollie Chism spent the weekend with Opal Evans and their kids in Miami Oklahoma and visited Loyd Price and his baby in Muskogee before departing.

Charles Barbara Kimes Holdenville Mirl Moon Joe Edd J. M. Chism Tollie Chism Opal Evans Miami Okla Loyd Price Muskogee

Dessert Peach Halves with Lemon Vanilla Frosting

Fill peach halves with a light frosting of confectioners sugar and lemon rind with vanilla. Top with freshly grated coconut or moist canned coconut for a sweet, tropical finish.

Cattle Grazed Across Jamestown Commons and Massachusetts

Cattle grazed on the Jamestown commons and in Massachusetts by 1635, reflecting early colonial land use and livestock management patterns. The note highlights how expanding grazing shaped settlement layouts and resource rights in the colonial era.

Jamestown Massachusetts

Fishing Fever Drives Trio to Texoma Lake

Mirl Moon, Herley Kelley and Herself, Leon Scroggins and James endured a fishing fever that sent them to Lake Texoma for a day and night stay. They reported a fair catch despite the lengthy excursion.

Mirl Moon Herley Kelley Leon Scroggins James Lake Texoma

Mrs West Undergoes Major Surgery at Valley View

Mrs Carl West is a patient at Valley View Hospital after major surgery on August 4. She is reported to be recovering well and doing fine.

Carl West Valley View Hospital

Henson Family Weekend Visit to Fort Worth

Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Henson and her mother Mrs. Tynger spent last weekend with relatives in Fort Worth Texas.

Local Church Gets Fresh Papering After Volunteers

Mrs Horton Smith and Mrs Bell Henson completed papering the Methodist Church and it looks pretty nice. Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and baby of Oklahoma City were seen in the community.

Frank Davis Baby Oklahoma City

Guests of Her Parents Visit From West

Guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob West were present last Sunday for a family gathering and social visit.

Bob West

Local Family Returns From Two Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Aubry Baker and their children of Chicago returned after spending two weeks vacationing with relatives in this area and Ada. Mrs Baker formerly Lois West.

Aubry Baker Chicago Ada

Roberts Family Referred To Herley Kelley And Sons

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts and John Robert Kelley are identified as Herley Kelley and sons in the note.

Kenneth Roberts John Robert Kelley

Ada Woman Visits Sister and Family on Monday

Mrs Edith Scroggins of Ada spent Monday afternoon with her sister and family Mr and Mrs H L Kelley and sons.

Edith Scroggins Ada H. L. Kelley and Sons

Chisms Visit Cleo Chism Family in Lawton

Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Chism visited his brother Cleo Chism and wife and their children in Lawton.

T. D. Chism Cleo Chism Lawton

Mrs Dora Houser Visits With Sister Ida Lee

Mrs Dora Houser spent last weekend in town with her sister Mrs Ida Lee. The visit highlighted family gathering and local social scenes.

Dora Houser Ida Lee

Grandmother Summers Returns Home After Visit

Grandmother Summers returns home after a short visit with her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins. She resides with her son and family Mr and Mrs Bill Summers and their sons.

Summers Baxter Scroggins Bill Summers

Lulu visits reach Tupelo families this Sunday

Mrs. Jessie Lee Canida and her Ada and Hokett daughters from Tupelo visited Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Gore and Mrs. Oma Hokett on Sunday in a local family gathering.

Jessie Lee Canida Ada J. M. Hokett Tupelo H. G. Gore Oma Hokett

Hoketts and Gores Host Visit in Tupelo

Mr and Mrs Worley Hokett and Joann of Tupelo visited Mr and Mrs H G Gore and Oma Hokett Saturday.

Alc Thompson visit with relatives in Enid this weekend

Alc and Mrs. Clovis Thompson visited Mrs. Thompson's parents Mr. and Mrs. D R Clifford and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs H G Gore in Enid the past weekend.

Alc Clovis Thompson Enid D. R. Clifford H. G. Gore

Local Visitors Call on Mangum Residents

Mrs Velma Thompson and her children Ardell and J B along with Helen Wright of Mangum visited Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston and Mr and Mrs D R Clifford for a weekend gathering.

Velma Thompson Ardell J. B Helen Wright Mangum Paul Johnston D. R. Clifford

Smith Family Visit Highlights Hoffman Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and their children of Hoffman spent the past weekend with Ed and his wife, Mr and Mrs Ed Smith, to visit their grandparents.

Ted Smith Hoffman Ed Smith

Barbara Kirby Visits Grandparents in Velma This Week

Barbara Kirby of Velma is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin this week.

Barbara Kirby Velma John Hardin

Kenny Family Visit in New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Maurice Kenny and children of Santa Rosa New Mexico are visiting her mother Mrs Opra Wooly and her brother Elmer Woolly and wife.

Maurice Kenny Santa Rosa, N.M Orpha Wooly Elmer Woolly

Mrs Oma Hokett Visits California Kin

Mrs Oma Hokett of Marysville California visits her parents Mr and Mrs H G Gore and her sister Mrs D R Clifford. Mrs Olah Michael of Buttonwillow California and Mrs Charlene are also mentioned in the visit.

Mrs Oma Hokett Marysville, Calif H. G. Gore D. R. Clifford Olah Michael Buttonwillow, Calif Charlene

Dunboy and Connie Visit in Wewoka

Dunboy and Connie visited Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and Mr and Mrs H G Gore Friday.

Dunboy Connie Wewoka D. R. Clifford H. G. Gore

Oklahoma City Visitors Call on Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Clinton Franks and Clow Jean of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs H G Gore and Mr and Mrs D R Clifford on Friday.

Mrs Doris Teel Visits Family In Latta

Mrs Doris Teel and her children visited her parents Mr D G Brooks and Mrs Brooks and her in laws Mr and Mrs Henry Teel in Latta.

Doris Teel Latta D. G. Brooks Henry Teel

Ada couple visits relatives in two households

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks of Ada visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks.

Donald Brooks Ada D. R. Clifford Walter Brooks

Mary Ruth Michael Visits Lula Friends Over Weekend

Mary Ruth Michael of Buttonwillow California visited friends in Lula this past weekend. She spent time socializing and catching up with locals during the informal visit.

Mary Ruth Michael Buttonwillow Calif Lula

James Hardin Visits Parents at Home

James Hardin visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin at their home. The brief note records the family gathering and acknowledges the parental reunion.

James Hardin Mrs John Hardin

Williams Visit Noted By Sister In Law in Duncan

Mr and Mrs Roy Williams visited her sister Mrs Rollen Duncan and Mr Duncan Tuesday night.

Roy Williams Rollen Duncan Mr. Duncan

Ada youth Donald Brooks visits parents on Thursday

Donald Brooks of Ada visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks on Thursday.

Ernest L Maple Dies From Auto Crash Near Sulphur

Ernest L Maple 22 of Near Roff died Monday from injuries after a Friday automobile accident north of Sulphur on SH 18. His car left the highway, rolled twice, and he later died on the critical list. Dunn Funeral Home of Sulphur handles arrangements.

Ernest Maple Happy Hollow Roff George Wilson Dunn Funeral Home Sulphur

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