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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

2

Fire and personality in great figures and leaders

The text discusses how personality influences judgments of notable individuals. It cites Albert Schweitzer, Gandhi, Admiral Hyman Rickover, and generals like Billy Mitchell and Douglas MacArthur. It notes the difficulty of separating person from work and the social snubs leaders face despite objective aims.

Albert Schweitzer Norman Couins The Saturday Review Gandhi Congress Party Kashmir Hyman Rickover Pentagon Rickover Billy Mitchell Douglas MacArthur

Leadership integrity fuels American corporate greatness

America's great corporations differ from those of some countries with slower living standard gains. The chief difference lies in selecting leaders. integrity, training, and intelligence guide these choices, forming the backbone of our commercial and industrial enterprise.

America

Ada City Council in Transition After Resignations

City manager John Hamman and Ward One councilman Henry Dew resign. City attorney G C Mayhue Jr also resigns. James King named acting manager and Lawrence Green appointed acting city attorney. Unclear how vacancies will be filled or if council will close ranks before hiring a new manager.

Ada City Hall John Hamman Henry Dew G. C. Mayhue Jr James King Lawrence Green

Cars Grow Bigger and Drivers Grow Duller in Public Debate

A columnist notes that vehicles have become longer and wider while some drivers display increased stupidity and speed, leaving garages unchanged in size and prompting concerns about road safety.

Where relief came before air conditioned soda fountains

The article recalls a time before modern comfort innovations when people sought relief from heat in alternative ways, noting social habits and places that offered cooling and respite prior to the advent of air conditioned soda fountains.

Fridge Rice Dessert with Pineapple and Cream

Leftover rice is transformed into a dessert by mixing with well drained crushed pineapple and folded sweetened whipped cream. Chill the pineapple before mixing and garnish with cherries for a festive treat.

Oldest Stairs Trace Back to Egypt and Tai Shan

The oldest definite origin stairs are in Egypt dating to the second millennium B C. In China the earliest known stairways climb the sacred Tai Shan granite steps but are not as old as those in Egypt.

Tai Shan China Egypt

Magnolia Tree Planted by Andrew Jackson Near White House

A southern magnolia stands by the south entrance of the White House in Washington. It was planted by President Andrew Jackson as a tribute to his wife Rachel.

White House Washington Andrew Jackson Rachel

Community helpers prepare for fall cotton ginning season

Mrs. Joe Spears and two boys visit with Mrs. Spears' sister-in-law Mrs. Boda Hisaw while Mrs. John Jinnings of Jason Valley attends. The note mentions efforts to get the cotton gin ready for the upcoming ginning season.

Joe Spears John Jinnings Jason Vailey Spears Boda Hisaw

Services Held Wednesday for Steve Stegall

Services for Stephen LeRoy Stegall 81 of Fitzhugh were held Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home with burial in East Hill Cemetery. He died Tuesday morning. Survivors include a daughter Mary Barton of Fitzhugh, two sons Ray of Ada and LeRoy Guynn of Tulsa, siblings in Phoenix and Frisco, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bearers were Joe King Crawford Martin Truitt Young Virgil Hunt Obra Young and Olen Sneed.

Stephen LeRoy Stegall Fitzhugh Chapel of Smith East Hill Stegall Mary Barton Ray Ada LeRoy Guynn Tulsa Ophelia Collins Hester Stillwell Phoenix Ariz J. W Frisco D. T

Visitors From Ada And Oklahoma City

Visitors Sunday at our home were George Latta of Ada and his mother Mrs. Geneva Latta of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Latta also visited her father R. L. Cope in the Ada Convalescent Home. He is still unimproved, just holding his own. Mrs. Cope returned to Oklahoma City with her daughter to remain for a few weeks' visit.

George Latta Ada Geneva Latta Oklahoma City

Mille Mobley on Sick List

Mille Mobley is on the sick list. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Asbury Mobley.

Mille Mobley Mrs Asbury Mobley

Stricklands at Home After Lafayette Injury

Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland report he was employed in Lafayette Louisiana when injured with a broken arm and hand.

Frank Strickland Lafayette

Local couples return from Ozark and Eastern Oklahoma tour

Mr and Mrs J C Treas Mr and Mrs D D Duke and Mr and Mrs Homer Barnes of Stonewall plus Mr and Mrs Radford Duke of Ada returned last Tuesday from a several days tour of points of interest in Eastern Oklahoma and the Ozark Mountains spanning Arkansas and Missouri.

J. C. Treas D. D. Duke Homer Barnes Stonewall Radford Duke Ada Oklahoma Ozark Mountains Arkansas Missouri

Treas Family Visits Across Town and Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Treas of Ft Towson spent Friday and Saturday with the J C Treases and Mr. and Mrs W J Treas of Lula. They visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Roy Estes and baby of Ada. Mr and Mrs W J Treas spent Saturday night with the Gene Treases.

Dolph Treas Ft. Towson J. C. Treases W. J. Treas Lula Roy Estes Baby Ada Gene Treases

Harrell Family Visit Reported in Pauls Valley

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harrell and family of Pauls Valley visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harrell, Saturday.

Glen Harrell Pauls Valley Clifford Harrell

Duty siblings visit relatives and schools in Clarita Tupelo

Pat and Gail Duty visited their aunt and uncle Mr Williams and Mrs Williams at Clarita last Monday and Tuesday. Pat went to school with Joy Williams at Tupelo while Gail attended classes with Doyle Williams in Clarita.

Pat Gail Mrs. Williams Clarita Joy Williams Tupelo Doyle Williams

Clifton couple attends Sulphur Sunday family reunion

Mr and Mrs John Clifton attended a family reunion hosted by the Sulphur Sunday community gathering. The event brought together relatives and relatives from nearby areas for a day of greetings and shared memories.

John Clifton

Blankenships Venture to Yellowstone With Family

Mr and Mrs C L Blankenship and Mickey left last Friday for Sand Springs to meet Mr and Mrs Leroy Smith and begin a week long vacation to Yellowstone Park and other points of interest.

Yellowstone C. L. Blankenship Mickey Sand Springs Leroy Smith Yellowstone Park

Mr and Mrs Clyde Avery Visit Ada Friends

Mr and Mrs Clyde Avery visited Mr and Mrs Don Lindsay and baby in Ada last Saturday evening.

Clyde Avery Don Lindsay Baby Ada

Mr and Mrs Doyle Walls Visit Medcalf Family

Mr and Mrs Doyle Walls and their son of Ratliff City visited her father Murray Medcalf and his family at Stonewall on Monday.

Doyle Walls Ratliff City Murray Medcalf Stonewall

Stratford and McDonald Families Visit Mrs Johnson

Mr and Mrs Bert McDonald of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Joe McDonald of McKinney Texas visited Mrs Maud Johnson last Saturday. Mrs C H Roon of Ida bel visited during the weekend and Mrs Ed Burch of Union Valley called on her Monday.

Bert McDonald Stratford Joe McDonald McKinney Tex Maud Johnson C. H. Roon Idabel Ed Burch Union Valley

Stout Family Visits Relatives Across Oklahoma and Texas

Mike and Oma Janelle spent Saturday night with Oma’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A G Stout in Ada. Gordon Stout and family from Borger Texas arrived Monday for a vacation to visit relatives. Mr Stout is Mrs. Martins brother.

Mike and Oma Janelle Mrs. A. G. Stout Ada Mrs. Gordon Stout Borger, Tex Mr. Stout Mrs. Martin

Pilot Don Rhodes Visits Hugo Residents

Don Rhodes of Hugo visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim King last Thursday. He landed his plane in an alfalfa patch across the highway from the Kings and Bowerses during the visit.

Don Rhodes Hugo Jim King Kings

Mrs Abbott and Jacksons Exchange Visits This Week

Mrs Kenneth Abbott visited the Jacksons on Wednesday afternoon. The two Jacksons called on Mrs Abbott Friday afternoon and visited Mr and Mrs Johnny Boring Monday evening.

Kenneth Abbott Jacksons C. M. Jacksons

Parkgoers enjoy summer evening at Wintersmith Park

Those swimming and picnicking at Wintersmith Park last Thursday evening included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Boring, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Blankenship of Ada, and Christine Poke with a friend, also of Ada.

Wintersmith Park C. M. Jackson Kenneth Abbott Johnny Boring Gail Blankenship Ada Christine Poke

Midwest City Visitors Share Sunday at Lillard Home

Mr and Mrs C R Moon and Dewayne Mrs Bonnie Wyatt Frank and Sue and Bill Branham all of Midwest City visited Mr and Mrs Hoyt Lillard and family awhile Sunday afternoon They had been fishing at Lake Texoma.

C. R. Moon Dewayne Bonnie Wyatt Frank Sue Bill Branham Midwest City Hoyt Lillard Lake Texoma

Frisco Notes: Vance Minor Home Gathering

A Frisco social evening at the Vance Minor home was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edd Walls and included Mrs. Alfred Lee and children from Bridgeport Texas, Mr. and Mrs. George Minor with their sons, and Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Minor with their boys.

Vance Minor Edd Walls Alfred Lee Bridgeport, Tex George Minor A. T. Minor

Family Dinner Sparks Afternoon Swim at Daniel Home

Mr. and Mrs. George Minor and Gene and G2 joined Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel for a Tuesday fish dinner. They spent the afternoon swimming together, enjoying the mild weather.

George Minor Gene Joe Daniel

Scribners Host Barnsdall Family Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Theo Scribner of Barnsdall visited their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Scribner, over the weekend. Ronnie had stayed the week with the Teddy Scribners and returned home with his parents.

Theo Scribner Barnsdall Teddy Scribner Ronnie Teddy Scribners

Scribners Visit Ada Family for Weekend Dinner

Saturday night Mr and Mrs Theo Scribner and Ronnie and Mr and Mrs Teddy Scribner visited Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis in Ada. Sunday the Scribners and Mrs Scribner Jr and Teddy visited again for dinner with the Fred Ellises.

Theo Scribner Ronnie Teddy Scribner Fred Ellis Ada Scribners Sr Mrs. Scribner Jr Little Teddy the Third Fred

Mrs Johnsons Visit in Stonewall Draws Family Group

Mrs A R Johnson and Kitty joined Mrs V A Johnson in Stonewall for a Thursday visit with Mrs V A Johnsons brother and sister Mr and Mrs Bent Marshall and Mr and Mrs Tom Henry, making a family gathering.

A. R. Johnson Kitty V. A. Johnson Stonewall Bent Marshall Tom Henry

Visitors Stop by Patton Home in Monday and Wednesday

Edd Fox of Borger Texas and Jim McClain of Stonewall visited Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton Monday afternoon. Barnest Estell Alexander of Oklahoma City, a Patton nephew, came by Wednesday for a visit with the Pattons.

Edd Fox Borger Tex Jim McClain Stonewall Simon Patton Barnest Estell Alexander Oklahoma City Mr. Patton Mrs. Patton

Steve Stegall Dies in Ada Convalescent Home

Steve Stegall aged 81 died Tuesday morning August 12 at 6 in an Ada convalescent home. Burial was in the Rofs cemetery. Surviving are two sons Ray Ada and Gwynn Tulsa, a daughter Mrs. Lee Barton Fitzhugh, three brothers J W Frisco D T Phoenix E M Midland, two sisters Mrs. Charles E. Collins Globe and Mrs. H W Stilwell Phoenix. He had lived with his daughter in Fitzhugh for several years until illness.

Steve Stegall Ada Rofs Ray Gwynn Tulsa Lee Barton Fitzhugh J. W Frisco D. T Phoenix Ariz E. M Midland Tex Charles E. Collins Globe H. W. Stilwell Phoenix, Ariz Stegall

Stegall Family Visit Noted by Local Clergy Couple

Rev and Mrs M L Stegall and Jerry visited Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Stegall.

M. L. Stegall Jerry Mrs J. W. Stegall

Schley Stegall Leaves for Whitewright Employment

Schley Stegall departed Sunday afternoon for Whitewright Texas to begin work there this fall, according to local notices.

Schley Stegall Whitewright, Tex

Maxwells Host Visitors From Ada and Great Bend

Ardmore residents Mr and Mrs Cleo Long visited their parents Mr and Mrs M M Maxwell to pick up their son Bruce who had stayed with the grandparents. The Maxwell family then hosted guests and relatives from Ada and Great Bend over the weekend and attended church with the Allred family.

Cleo Long Ardmore M. M. Maxwell Bruce Joy Grove Johnnie Carolyn Great Bend Kan Grove John Allred Allred Mamie Sims Norristher Carlellan Melba Ada

First Baptist rally draws Stonewall church group

Mr and Mrs Simon Patton and a First Baptist Church of Stonewall group attended a Sunday School rally at the First Baptist Church in Fittstown on Monday night.

Simon Patton First Baptist Church of Stonewall First Baptist Church Fittstown

Six Year Old Janette Collier Stars In Rodeo Barrel Race

A crowded rodeo showcased a six year old, Janette Collier of Ada, riding a Shetland pony to a creditable 26 seconds in the ladies barrel race. She tied for first with Lis Robertson and Sue Worrell at 19.7 seconds in other events. Clown acts and a trained harness horse entertained between regular rodeo events as the Shawnee roundup club led the parade. The show runs through Saturday with 8 p.m. performances.

Janette Collier Janette John M. Collier Ada Lis Robertson Marietta Sue Worrell Sue Shaw Stonewall Jan Shelienbarger Ken Boren Carolyn Colburn Omar Freddys Yukon Seminole Stratford

Tree Farm program expands to forty six states

The industry operated Tree Farm program is now active in 46 states, marking wider adoption across the U S forest products and conservation efforts.

Ada Chamber group eyes local broiler plant

Ada Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee members toured DeQueen Arkansas and Mt. Pleasant Texas broiler plants to study a fully utilized operation. They observed dressing, feather sale, offal processing for mink feed, and even gravel from crops used for plant driveways.

Ada Chamber of Commerce Texas Arkansas Chamber Ada DeQueen Ark Mt. Pleasant Key

Vanoss News Social Highlights From Davenport and Albuquerque Visits

Mrs Effie Burns and Mrs Lyle Negel with children Kerry Kathy and Beth of Davenport Iowa spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Luther McKinley and others. Mrs Jack R Beasie and daughter Tresa of Albuquerque New Mexico arrived to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J F Woodley. Mrs Beasier is the former Miss Frankie Woodley and a Vanoss High School graduate.

Effie Burns Lyle Negel Kerry Kathy Beth Davenport Iowa Luther McKinley Glen Cornell Marvin Briggs Jack R. Beasie Tresa Albuquerque N. M J. F. Woodley Beasier Frankie Woodley Vanoss High School

Visit notes show extended stay with Rogers families

Miss Caroline Rogers of Dumas visits Barbara in Ada. Barbara spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers. Barbara stays a week with Mr and Mrs Rogers and with Mr and Mrs Calvin Rogers and Mr and Mrs Bunny Rogers in Ada.

Caroline Rogers Dumas Barbara Oklahoma City Frank Rogers Rogers Calvin Rogers Bunny Rogers Ada

Mrs. Neel Visits Ardmore Family After Daughter's Surgery

Mrs. A. H. Neel returns home after a week with her daughter Mrs. Frank Bunch and family of Ardmore. Mrs. Bunch recently underwent major surgery in Oklahoma City.

A. H. Neel Frank Bunch Ardmore Bunch Oklahoma City

Gasaway Family Visited Tecumseh for Afternoon Business

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and their children Tommy Jo Sammy traveled to Tecumseh Thursday afternoon on personal and business matters.

Vernon Gasaway Tommy Sammy Tecumseh

Eulas Jones Family Visit to Fort Worth

F Eulas Jones and son Joe are in Fort Worth Texas this weekend visiting relatives. Mrs Eulas Jones and son Rudy will return home with them. Mrs Jones has been in New York City attending a church assembly there.

Eulas Jones Joe Fort Worth Tex Rudy

Sunday visitors gathered at Mrs. Nettie Childers home

Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. Nettie Childers were Mr cop Earl, Kenneth Childers of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs C F E Childers and girls of Ada, Mr and Mrs Herman Miller and family, Mr and Mrs Lonnie Miller and family, also Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar and girls.

Nettie Childers Cop Earl Kenneth Childers Oklahoma City C. FE. Childers Ada Herman Miller Lonnie Miller Auti McCullar

Ada and Oklahoma City Families Gather for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lum Abston and with Mr and Mrs Debbie Cox and family of Ada. Dwight Smith of Ada spent several days last week with Donnie Dunn. Mary Dunn a student at Fast Central in Ada is home for a few weeks before the fall term starts again.

Cecil Abston Oklahoma City Lum Abston Debbie Cox Ada Dwight Smith Donnie Dunn Mary Dunn Fast Central

Miller Visits With McNinch Family in Oklahoma

Clifford Dale Miller of Broken Arrow Oklahoma spent the week with Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch Gale and Don.

Clifford Dale Miller Broken Arrow Okla Leo McNinch Gale Don

Fitzhugh Family Visit From Chambers Group

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Chambers and family of Fitzhugh visited with Mr. S. D. Chambers and Mrs. Emma Thomas Thursday.

Marion Chambers Fitzhugh S. D. Chambers Emma Thomas

Sgt Parker Visited Sunday Afternoon With Gasaway

Sgt Parker dropped by for a short visit Sunday afternoon alongside V T Gasaway, according to local notes.

Sgt. Parker V. T. Gasaway

Ada 4 H Club Picnic Brims with Fun and Swim

Several 4 H club girls and their mothers attended the Ada club picnic last Monday. Names include Janice Floyd Peggy Heimer Mary Jo Gasaway Janice Meeley Sheryl Melton Clara Miller Pat Tiffin Helen Cox Glenda Willoughby and Mrs Heimer Mrs Gasaway Mrs Cox and Mrs Tiffin. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful time and a good swim.

Ada Janice Floyd Peggy Heimer Mary Jo Gasaway Janice Meeley Sheryl Melton Clara Miller Pat Tiffin Helen Cox Glenda Willoughby Heimer Gasaway Cox Tiffin

Farm and Home Conference Attendance Noted by Vaness Club

Mrs Geneva McCullar and Mrs Thelma Perriman of the Vaness Home Demonstration Club attended the Farm and Home Conference in Stillwater this week confirming active local involvement in agricultural extension programs.

Geneva McCullar Thelma Perriman Vaness Home Demonstration Club Farm and Home Stillwater

Ada visitors Miss Martha Mote and Miss Todd call on Mrs Gasaway

Miss Martha Mote and Miss Todd of Ada visited Mrs Gasaway in Gasaway Monday afternoon. Their stop reflects a brief social call during local visiting hours.

Martha Mote Todd Ada Gasaway

Big Singing at Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church

A big singing is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 PM at Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church. All quartets are invited to attend.

Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church

Vince Cohen Sets Syracuse Scoring Record in 1957-58 Season

Syracuse University guard Vince Cohen broke the school scoring mark with 605 points in the 1957-58 basketball campaign, highlighting a standout season for the player and program.

Vince Cohen Syracuse University

Linda Nations Awarded 2000 Damages in Wreck Settlement

Linda Nation aged 16 was awarded 2000 damages for injuries from an April 2 auto wreck at the intersection of Tenth and North Broadway. The suit, brought by her father Herbert E. Nation, named Oliver Ben Colvard Ruth H Phillips and Harvey N Phillips as defendants and was approved by the district court after an open hearing.

Linda Nation Herbert E. Nation Oliver Ben Colvard O. B. Colvard Ruth H. Phillips Harvey N. Phillips Tenth and North Broadway Broadway Phillips Ruth Phillips Colvard

Holt Family Visits Center for Vacation

Center news notes Mr. and Mrs. Holt and children from California visiting his Ada relatives and sister in law with dental work during their stay. Hansel Burk family returns from a long Arkansas Louisiana Texas trip and spends a few days with relatives while Sondra Garrett joins them. The Garretts report sightseeing peaches in Arkansas and cotton in Louisiana during the journey.

Hansel Burk Sondra Garrett Arkansas Louisiana Texas Pug Garrett Sondra

Sunday Church Attendees Mention New Remedies

The report notes Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson attending Sunday School and church, with mention of a new method said to shield from heat and treated with customary remedies.

Vera Lanham Visits Antlers Sister Rae Garrett

Mrs Vera Lanham of Antlers arrived Sunday to stay several days with her sister Rae Garrett and to visit her doctor on Monday.

Vera Lanham Antlers Rae Garrett

Riddle couple visit Ada sister for shopping

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle visited his sister in Ada on Thursday where they went shopping with Effie Morris.

L. C. Riddle Effie Morris Ada

Old Friend Charley Clay Visits Stratford Area

Charley Clay of California visits his farm west and north of Stratford. He comes yearly in summer and meets old neighbors including Mrs Rae Garrett. They were schoolmates in Stratford during seventh and eighth grades. His daughter married Joe Pete Staats, a second cousin of Mrs Garrett.

Charley Clay California Stratford Rae Garrett Joe Pete Staats Garrett

Latta News Visitors From California And Oklahoma

Howard Johnston Jr of Tishomingo visited Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley Sunday. Mrs Smith and Mrs Hester daughters of the Houchenes visited this week from Calingo California Chico California. Other daughter Mrs Lee and family visited from Oklahoma City. Judy Houchen visited Oklahoma City with the Lees and returned home.

Howard Johnston Jr Tishomingo Wesley Brantley Jessie Smith Betty June Alvin Lee Calingo Calif Barbara Hester Ron Chico J. H. Houchen Smith Hester Houchens Charles Lee Alee Oklahoma City Houchen Judy Lees

Stallings Family Update Reports Hospital Visit

J Br Stallings' mother stayed with the Stallings family while her husband received treatment in the hospital, accompanying relatives during the stay.

J. BR. Stallings

Earling Stallings Visits Sondra Garrett Family Concert

Earling Stallings spent Saturday with Sondra Garrett and her Grandma Garrett. They visited and practiced piano and sang together, sharing a casual family outing.

Earling Stallings Sondra Garrett Sondra Garrett

Gray families gather for weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visited with their sons and families, Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and children, and Mr and Mrs Bob Gray and their son Saturday.

Oren Gray Vernon Gray Mrs Bob Gray

Wilsons Visit Son in Latta Road Chicago Family

Mr and Mrs H L Wilson of Chicago have been visiting their son Ken Wilson and family on Latta Road.

H. L. Wilson Chicago Ken Wilson Latta Road

Johnsons visit Ada with first trip of Philip Lane

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson and sons Darrell Wayne and Philip Lane of Duncan visited relatives in Ada with their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson and Mrs. Hill. This marked Philip Lane's first visit.

J. T. Johnson Darrell Wayne Philip Lane Duncan C. T. Johnson Hill Ada Philip

Wilbite grandchildren visit grandparents for two weeks

Roger Larry and Jana Wilbite Cit visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs Floro Wilbite for a two week stay, likely a family gathering noted in local society columns.

Roger Larry Jana Wilbite Cit Mrs Floro Wilbite

Oklahoma City Family Attends Supper Then Goes Fishing

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lane of Oklahoma City join his sister her husband and son and a nephew for a Saturday night supper and an evening of fishing with Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray.

Lawrence Lane Oklahoma City Oren Gray

Turkey Vultures Expand Range Into Western Massachusetts

National Geographic Society cites warming weather as the reason for turkey vultures appearing in western Massachusetts, a sight not common 15 years ago. The shift is attributed to changing climate conditions affecting migration and habitat use.

Massachusetts National Geographic Society

Burk and Garretts Visit Relatives Then Attend Pentecostal Revival

Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk and Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett with Sondra traveled from Sulphur to Pauls Valley to visit Mrs Burks sister Mr and Mrs Lee Little. Thelma Jean Sondra and Mr Burk attended the Pentecostal church revival led by evangelist Bro Billy Rice.

Hansel Burk Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra Pauls Valley

Community Reports Illness From Unidentified Ailment

Local children in the community fall ill with sore throats fever headaches and a high temperature. Doctors say they cannot identify the cause yet and are monitoring for further symptoms.

Worthless Checks Circulate In Ada's Business District

Ada merchants warned of an Indian woman about 30 who attempts to cash worthless checks in the business district. She first tried a 38.80 check drawn on Mayfield Oil Well Cementing Co at Shipe's Shoe Store, raising suspicions due to a months‑old origin. She then successfully cashed a similar check at a nearby ready to wear shop. police asked merchants to report any further attempts to cash checks drawn on the same local firm.

Ada Shipe Mayfield Oil Well Cementing Co

Lobster Tails Cooked For Grilling with Butter Sauce

Outdoor cooks parboil lobster tails in salted water then remove meat to skewer for grilling over charcoal. A sauce of melted butter lemon juice and crushed garlic adds flavor for brushing on the lobster and for dipping.

Buck Deer Killed After Wandering Into Bridgewater

A buck deer chased by hunters in Nova Scotia during the open season wandered into Bridgewater and was killed in a traffic neckent.

Nova Scotia Bridgewater

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