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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
4
A lighthearted weekly note explains the planned piece on bugs was scrapped due to heat and rodeo crowds. It muses on bugs’ role in economy and history with humorous misquotes and playful anecdotes about ancient figures, ending with a self-deprecating apology.
P T McConnell, who fell ill last week, remains in Valley View Hospital with a fair condition. Visitors at the Pedersen home on Sunday included Mrs Johnnie Griffith and family, Mrs William Harrison and others, along with the Pedersen relatives. Kenneth Rayford and Billy Startz traveled to Texas Wednesday for their home. Sheila Jan Pedersen visits grandmother in Bebee.
A sponge cake baked in a shallow pan is sliced into thirds and layered with whipped cream and seasonal berries to form a multi deck dessert. Each layer is stacked for a dramatic triple tiered presentation with fresh fruit filling.
The piece argues the Bible serves dominant classes yet speaks for the dispossessed. It notes ancient peoples stayed in one place, strangers faced suspicion, and God commanded Hebrews to remember their own strangeness and protect strangers in their land.
The piece reflects on migrant workers who drift between locations and face hardship. It notes thousands stranded in Florida during a harsh winter, lacking shelter and wages. It questions local recognition and aid, and asks whether Christians have responsibilities toward cotton and bean pickers and summer laborers.
The piece contrasts sinners and rising outcasts such as tax collectors in the New Testament with modern individuals who face church indifference. It questions whether today’s church mirrors Jesus’ inclusivity or Pharisaic exclusion.
The reflection notes Paul’s separation of Jew and Gentile and slave and free, saying such lines must not exist in the church. It questions church membership limits not drawn by Christ and apostles and asks if that compromises Christian church identity.
John A D McCurdy achieved Canada’s first powered flight in 1909 becoming the first British subject to complete a successful flight within the British Commonwealth.
The Utah Economic and Business Review reports the state now has 858000 residents, an increase of 169000 since the 1950 census, reflecting growth across the state.
The Port of New York Authority formed in 1921 by New York and New Jersey governs 17 port facilities including tunnels terminals and a bus terminal.
A short note warns against relying on non lawyers for legal guidance as it can cause serious losses. The tale of George Jones selling a drug store to Harry White without creditors notice shows debts and void transfers. Wilbur Knowall’s casual counsel led to liability and legal headaches.
Neville Pennington and Homer Farmer took a business trip to Guthrie on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Mullins and daughters Linda Shirley and Jane and niece Margaret Mullins of Ponca City visited Claude Horsley and Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl. Clarence is Horsleys nephew and Meltons cousin.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor and children of Ada visited Mr and Mrs J C Maddox Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Robertson and daughter Linda of Lancaster Calif are visiting his father M L Robertson this week.
Ada's mate attended Mrs. Martin on Monday. Mr and Mrs Tom Burch hosted visits with Mrs C A Potter and daughters Betty and Shirley near Stratford Friday receiving fresh peas and okra. FE W McHurd and daughter Sheila of Oklahoma City stayed with the Burches. The group toured Turner Falls and Sulphur with a picnic in Sulphur. They called on Emmy Flippen and Elmer Burch in Stratford on the return trip. Austell Horton of Oklahoma City visited Sunday afternoon.
Harrel Gene Pennington visited Jerry McKinney Sunday. Corky Snipes of Duncan works at Wewoka and helped move Leslie and Lisa Snipes from their grandparents home to Duncan. Charles Snipes, son of O F Snipes, at Vanessa visiting Wright grandparents. The Snipeses report a quiet week around the house.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collette of Henrietta and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips visited Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Escue Saturday. Mr. Escue isn't feeling so well this week.
Mr and Mrs David Galey of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Joe Meeks and Jerry Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Milton Meek and family of Asheville NC are guests of the Meeks this week. Mrs Bill Bratcher of Stratford visited Mrs Estell Cox Monday afternoon.
Ed Little and Jackie and Betty Davis of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little Sunday to share greetings and discuss family matters during a cordial social visit.
Mr and Mrs C E Nelson and Mr and Mrs R C Nelson of Winewood visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson and Violet on Thursday.
Mrs. Lillie Shook of Ada spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox and their family.
Mrs. Johnnie Griffith along with Barbara Belinda and Ruth Varnadore visited Virgie Gardner in Stratford on Sunday.
Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry visited Mr and Mrs J C James along with Norma and Mary Sunday. Mr and Mrs L E Ballard and Mark of Stratford spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and Ruthie.
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore along with Ruth Barbara and Belinda Griffiths shopped and visited in Adam on Monday.
Lawanna McDaniel visited Rita and Patricia Jackson Friday. Neville Pennington visited Lloyd Patton of Vaness Sunday. Mr and Mrs Newt Jervis and Hivanna visited friends here Friday while en route to Harrison Arkansas to spend the weekend with relatives and friends.
Marvin McCurdy and Neville Pennington conducted a business transaction in Oklahoma City on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson and their daughter Violet visited the C E Nelsons and the R C Nelsons in Wynnewood on Saturday night.
James McDaniel and Ken Keltn er were guests of Dale Melton on Wednesday at a Fort Smith Arkansas dairy commission meeting.
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips in a brief social call. The gathering reflected local community ties and cordial exchange between families.
Mr and Mrs Bill Gray and daughters Juanell and Kathy from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Crescie McKinney and Jerry.
Mrs Price Richardson visited the Jackson household Friday afternoon, sharing time with Mrs Jeffie Maddox Mrs Edith Jackson and Mrs Melba Wood and their baby son Jeff in the Jackson home.
An individual from Lancaster California visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl on Wednesday.
R. L. Woods of Okmulgee visits Friday through Sunday with wife Melba and baby son Jeff. They have been guests in the home of Melba’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jackson, Bobby, Rita and Patricia. Melba and little Jeff return home with R. L. on Sunday.
Billy Joe McNair of Vaness and Frank Snipes visited Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Snipes and Wanda Sunday at their home for a social gathering and light conversation.
Mr and Mrs Richard Brown of Eunice New Mexico spent Monday night with Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry in a locally reported social visit.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin welcomed guests during the weekend including their visitors from Ahloso Oma Janelle and relatives Mike Sharon and the new baby. Sunday hosts were Mr and Mrs J C Martin and Mrs Bessie Poin dexter from Pickett.
Nelda Sue will remain for a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fleeta Killian as part of a family gathering noted in the local notice.
The Alva Penningtons started construction on a new two bedroom house this week marking a fresh housing project in the area.
Belinda visited Mrs. Ed Var Nadore and Ruth on Saturday night, sharing time and conversation in a social call.
Jerry McKinney and Terry Jones visited Harrell Gene Pennington Monday afternoon. Other family members including Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade visited Mrs. Clara Roberts and Hobart and Rita in Byng Friday.
Mrs Edna Faye Pennington of Ada visited her mother in law Mrs Inez Pennington on Saturday.
Ada mourns Hailey D Meredith of Ojai California and Ada longtime resident. He was killed in a California accident last Thursday. He was a cousin of Mrs Inez Pennington and attended the service Monday in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Sunday and were traveling to Lawton to visit Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington.
Oxnard California couple Glen W Elkins and wife announce Kenneth Wade born August 5 1958 weighing 6 1/2 pounds with grandparents George W Elkins Stonewall and Jude Houchen Ada. Dale Parrott Lawton announces son Jimmy Dale born August 12 weighing 8 pounds with grandparents W L Parrott Stonewall and Macias Gallup New Mexico. Wilburn Stevens and wife announce James Wayne born August 6 weighing 6 pounds with Stonewall grandparents James Christian Pea Nut Williams. Birth occurred in El Paso.
On August 11 Valley View housekeepers gathered at Wintersmith Park for a watermelon feast with Mr. and Mrs. J Turner Mr. and Mrs Green wood and family Mr. and Mrs Harbeson and family Dora Heat on Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan Mable Kidwell Cleo McKinney Clara and Sue Mr. and Mrs. Alex Britton and Mrs. Roy Christian and family enjoying fruit and fun.
A reporter encounters the Newberry and Brady families during a Monday park supper. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry, Mrs Barbara Petty, Judy, Joan, Frank Newberry Jr., Terry, Diana, Sheila, June Hendryx, Phyllis Hendryx, Carolyn Cradock, Mr and Mrs R V Brady, Lance and Dustin Jay.
Mr and Mrs Claud Jennings of Hayward California are visiting Mr and Mrs Arvel Jennings for a personal family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Arvil Jennings attended a family gathering Sunday at the home of his parents. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Claud Jennings Hayward California Mr and Mrs W D Jennings and family Anders Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs John Head and family Blair Oklahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Smith and daughter Jane of Phoenix joined Mr. and Mrs. Orin Kerr Ray and Pat, Mrs. Margie Brooks and son Thomas of Lula, and Aunt Eula Davis for a homemade ice cream gathering at the home of Mrs. Mary Kiethly on August 6.
The Parrott family held a Monday picnic at Ballard Park with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Browning and their sons of Kermit Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parrott, Brenda, and Butch of Tishomingo. The Brownings visit W. L. Parrott's family for vacation and to see her parents.
Mrs. Addie Goff of Tupelo and Mrs. Hope Smith of Hoffman spent a Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Dollie Sims, sharing time together.
Mr and Mrs Victor Johnson of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Ollen Snow on Saturday confirming a family social call.
Mrs. Jerry Sachs from New York City is staying with her mother Mrs. C. R. Pace for several weeks as part of a home visit.
The fourth of August marked the birthday of Mrs. R. J. Alexander. Family and friends acknowledged the occasion with warm wishes and a small gathering at her home.
A poem by Jim Leaming on marriage gender labels and social sayings. It contrasts double standards for men and women with phrases like old maid and henpecked. It notes middle age as life for both genders and ends with a driver’s rule about drinking while sober.
The lone daughter, living in Newfoundland, received a birthday token a telephone call to her parents Mr and Mrs R E May. The Alexander family R J Desla Richard Linda and Myrna joined in the conversation with the Mays.
Jean Ann Elliott of Chickasha cut by broken coke bottle and required several stitches. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George Elkins of Stonewall.
George Elkins traveled to Fort Worth Texas on a buying trip at the start of the week while his wife runs the store in his absence.
W B Griffen resumed work on Monday August 11 after a May 5 surgery and a release last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis L. Griffen and their family arrived at the aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Peters in Norman on Sunday night. Griffen planned to continue to Tulsa for work, and his mother Mrs. W. B. Griffen traveled to Norman Friday to visit.
Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley visited Mr and Mrs Bud Kadersede on Friday evening. They also spent time with Mrs Sheppard who has been ill.
Robert Lilley of Newark California visiting his brother Steve Lilley is very ill in Homer at the home of Mr and Mrs Ollie Lilley.
A collection of concise quips about women optimism mowing cars teeth and marriage. Notable lines include jokes on earrings trousers cleanliness optimism and proposals reflecting lighthearted social observations.
On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wils shared supper with the Lilleys and enjoyed a pleasant visit together weighing friendly conversation and amiable company.
Mr and Mrs J W Davis host relatives from Alabama this week as guests in their home. The visit includes family members from the southern state gathering for a short stay and social visits.
Mr and Mrs Reed Philips visited his parents Mr and Mrs Herb Philips last week and helped finish the new home with their family effort and support.
Henry Cecil Allen Wayne Rins and Karen Sue and Sharon Lou Hathcock, all of Oklahoma City and Sand Springs, are staying with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Wise for awhile.
Mrs. Lottie Crane and son Corky of Lebanon Texas and Mrs. Sybil Pickering of Tulsa visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Wise over the weekend, staying for several days.
Joe and Dan Binderim of Sulphur Oklahoma acquire registered Guernsey bull Cooper's Marilan's Hightime from Tom Cooper interests in Ardmore. Dam is Cooper's Rocky's Marilan with site Cooper's Boy's High time.
Husky dogs that accompanied the British South Pole expedition this year have been shipped to Norway where they will assist with ambulance sledges and rescue operations.
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