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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
2
A Dallas airport incident highlights how political coverage dominates news. The piece notes a Methodist Bishop's arrival from behind the iron curtain and the wife advising political remarks to draw attention. It mocks convention speeches and urges readers to stay skeptical and engaged.
A gentle, cool Thursday morning hints at possible rain driven by atmospheric forces. The speaker prefers a straight blow of rain over a funneling pattern, expressing a casual weather curiosity with a touch of whimsy.
The article outlines a heated discussion on building a dam to supply water, split between supporters and opponents of a dam. The key issue is whether enough municipal bonds can be issued to cover the 3.5 million cost, with some proposing phased borrowing and construction. A rain would help the situation.
The piece reflects on summertime impatience and heat, noting rodeo’s enduring frontier roots and its mixed appeal. It praises the thrill of horse and lariat action while acknowledging diverse tastes, from grandmothers to doctors, as western drama centers on the great horse and plains heritage.
The user questions the origin and value of the expression wrestle with your conscience and speculates on its possible biblical roots. They reference Jacob and the angel and express doubt about the phrase’s entertainment value and the role of conscience in human psychology.
An injunction filed in District Court Tuesday moved fast against Ester Hice, with Tom A. Starritt as owner of the Cottage Drive property near Broadway. County Attorney Bar ney Ward authorized the padlock action after officers found 95 bottles of intoxicants. workmen began tearing the house down by 5 p. m. Wednesday with only fragments remaining by Thursday morning.
Readout lists competitors and their times across calf roping steer wrestling ladies barrel race and steer roping events. Notable marks include Tom Nesmith Bethel 16.8 seconds in calf roping and Cotton Kinney Sulphur 13.8 in steer wrestling with multiple Texan names following in placing times.
Wednesday night rodeo results list top placers in calf roping, steer wrestling, ladies barrel race and steer roping. Notable performers include Elmer Carter Gatesville Tex Sonny Olyphant Holdenville Okla Florence Youree Addington Tex Billie McBride San Angelo Tex and several others with times and scores ranging from 9.2 to 46.4.
A whimsical monologue imagines a journey from Damascus to Baghdad by camel, through heat and conflict to a cooler Oklahoma return. The speaker muses on stopping in Monte Carlo to ask Grace Kelly for a playful casino pass, tongue in cheek about heat and fancy.
A writer jokes that health and accident insurance guarantees illness with the existence of a non cancellable policy making illness inevitable. The remark satirizes insurance terms and the fear of sickness as an endless certainty.
Termites atacked the Delaware County Courthouse chewed into the surplus food department in the building basement, causing damage noted by officials.
Barbee outlines planned improvements for irrigation including a larger pump a four inch pipe and a motor for easier pumping. He hopes to source an old Model A motor and may add another pond or a well to secure water. He already produced 114 bales of alfalfa in dry weather using field ditches and strategic water flow.
Barbee, an irrigation pioneer from Pon totoc County, tested artificial rain in Arizona during 1943 and 1944, growing up to 1600 acres of cotton under irrigation. Now he operates 10 acres, pumping from a pond four to five weeks, hoping for rain as his water lasts two to three more weeks.
Allen argues the bill shifts flood control costs to the federal government while local landowners cover land treatment and structure maintenance. The plan streamlines project reviews for smaller plans, but large projects still require Congress approval. A loan program offers up to 5 million over 50 years to help fund local conservation efforts.
An ice-cube tray that holds two cups of water yields about a pound of ice cubes after freezing. The item demonstrates efficient water-to-ice conversion in a standard kitchen mold.
A Beggs woman misrepresented two children's ages to buy Ada Rodeo opening night tickets at 50 cents underprice. She sent a letter to the Ada Rodeo Association with a $1 to cover the difference and will receive two free tickets for 1957 as the rodeo officials locate her for next year.
Mrs Summersdeath of her husband W H 1946 leaves five daughters Laverne Scroggins Francis Pearl Nadeau Tecumseh Dena Golightly Oklahoma City Maggie Spears Asher Hester Lawler Ada and five sons Bill Francis Jack Oak man Claude Norman Ray Ballenger Tex Roy Fort Worth. She also leaves 42 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Skelton stresses continuing egg handling standards to benefit producers processors and consumers. He cites confinement of hens nest space frequent egg gathering litter management cooling facilities and adherence to the laying hen program as key to higher returns. County agents Oklahoma A&M and state feed industry collaborate to promote these practices.
Teague reports the school will be able to take care of 7 to 10 pupils. Parents of physically handicapped or mentally retarded children are asked to contact county superintendent Norman C. Mitchell.
A quick serving note suggests carving the breast into thin slices and pairing with a drumstick or a second joint for each person. The plan works well for four servings, offering balanced portions.
Former Francis resident Daniel Williams died at his Ada home on August 8. Born in Francis, he was laid to rest at Cedar Grove Cemetery after services at Cedar Grove School led by Rev. Scott Jones. Survived by wife Allie a daughter a son two sisters four brothers and many relatives and friends. Mrs Pearl Surgnier visited the Chandlers last week.
Mrs. Eva Lois Matthews, formerly Eva Matthews, and her husband Gerald Pickens visited Ada friends Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews and their children, sharing time with the household.
Mr and Mrs Dean Lee are visiting relatives and sightseeing at various locations across Ohio during a trip filled with family gatherings and local attractions.
Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris on Wednesday of last week included Virgil Harris of Wewoka and their grandchildren Patricia and Franklin Harris children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Canada and their Fort Worth children visited our community last weekend. They are former residents of Francis.
Mrs. Becky Chaddick and Miss Bernice Chaddick of Kansas returned home with their son and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Chaddick and children from Pueblo, Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Duel Chism of Ada visited Francis on Tuesday of last week greeting local residents and sharing news with neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Walter Crews spent two days with her mother Mrs W C Petty in Afton. Petty has been ill for some time and her condition remains about the same as reported.
Mrs Pearl Surgnier was in Ada shopping over the past week detailing her activities in a brief local note.
The Roosevelts Reed celebrate Bob Reed returning home after four years in the US Navy with his wife Bobbie Scroggins. Uncle Sam discharged Bob on August 7. Sherry Reed joins in the welcome at their Vamoosa area home.
Mrs Pearl Surgnier left Ada on August 1 and returned to a yard covered with about 40 dead chickens. She cannot identify the killer or determine the method used.
Harris Harley West and Mrs. Lawrence Reed are mentioned. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Harrison of Tulsa visited here with his mother Mrs. Floreta Harrison and boys last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Norris with their children from Ada visited here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Norris one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Chism took her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Griffin home to Morilton Arkansas and spent last weekend visiting there.
Freeman Poplin, son of Mrs Waley Poplin, is visiting relatives in Oklahoma City during a family trip.
Mr and Mrs Bob Reed and their baby visited Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and their baby last Saturday night.
Larry James Wilcoxson the small son of Mr and Mrs Jearld Wilcoxson of Pauls Valley visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Wilcoxson for a weekend stay.
Mr and Mrs Tollie Chism have recently visited friends in Gainesville Texas during a social trip detailing their local acquaintance and travel.
Mr and Mrs Roy Wilcoxson visited his sister Mrs K D Emrick in Seminole last weekend.
Mrs Laura Larson died August 8 in an Ada convalescent home after moving there from Tulsa. Funeral services were held Friday August 10 in Tulsa. She was aunt to Mrs W E Coburn of Francis.
Among those on the sick list are Ronnie Canada son of Mr and Mrs Havern Canada and Raymond Matthews.
Mrs. Ada West of Ada visited here with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Calvin West last weekend.
Mrs. Virgie Marie West Jones, formerly Virgie Marie West, has seen her condition improve after nearly a week in Valley View Hospital. She returned home to Henryetta last weekend and had been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Eli West for several weeks.
Cleatus Summers son of Mr. and Mrs. W B Summers and Joyce Ann Hudgens daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hudgens Fort Worth Texas were married in a double ring ceremony Friday evening August 10 at the bride’s parents home Only family and close friends attended The couple will live in Fort Worth where Cleatus is employed and were visited by Rev Will Hearron and Mrs Hearron of Sulphur and Mr and Mrs Rob West and family
Mrs Annie Scroggins returns home after a two week vacation spent with relatives in Port Hueneme California. The trip involved family time and travel highlights noted by local residents.
Mrs. Grace Chambers of Rantoul Illinois has returned home after spending about ten days in the area with her mother Mrs B C Matthews and other relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Jim Griffin and Mr and Mrs Barney Griffin of Morrilton Ark recently visited Mr and Mrs Tollie Chism. The Jim Griffins are the Chisms parents.
Mrs Ruby Fountain and her son Jacky of Hobbs New Mexico recently visited here with her father A D Fountain, sisters Mr and Mrs Robert West and their children and Mr and Mrs Odus Marshall and their children.
Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and their children have relocated to Tulsa where he is employed.
Rob West, long illness kept him in Valley View Hospital for a week, has gone home last Friday. The West family has rented rooms in Ada temporarily while his condition improves and he can return home.
A Francis Sunday procession carried Oakman residents to Clarence Baulch's pond for baptismal services after an earlier visit to George Carter tank proved unsatisfactory.
Bill and Bud Henson sons of Mr. and Mrs. L M Henson returned home after visiting their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs L O Maxwell and children in Albuquerque New Mexico Mrs Maxwell is the former Naomi Henson.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Matthews and daughter Sandra of Ada visited in the home of his mother Mrs B C Matthews.
Mr and Mrs Eli West reside with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jones of Henryetta while Mrs Jones recovers from illness.
Mr and Mrs Robert West hosted a family gathering with all children and grandchildren present. Attendees included Aubry Baker and children of Chicago Melvin Balthrop and children of Kansas Frank Davis and baby of Oklahoma City R L West and baby Joe Dean West and children from Lawton Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs James Lee and Mr and Mrs Jessie E Lee visited relatives at the home of Cordell Lee and children in Love Lady and Mr and Mrs Monroe Lee and family in Oakman last Sunday.
Mrs. Robert West says their son Joe Dean West and his wife are relocated from Tulsa to Lawton. Joe Dean is employed by Western Electric Company.
Mr. Jessie E. Lee and his wife received news from Charlie Lee of Geary Oklahoma that Mr. Lee has been released from hospital after a stay since last November and is now able to work part time.
A former Marine recalls his discharge birthday as the first since leaving service. His birthday gift from Uncle Sam was 75 cents and a package of cigarettes.
Recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Akin of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Lee of Oakman, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee of Kona wa, Mr. and Mrs. Huey Bishop and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Isom.
Mr and Mrs Roy Wilson of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Leroy Jones of Tulsa recently visited here with Mr and Mrs Rob West.
Mr and Mrs Aubry Baker and their children from Chicago have returned home after a week with Mrs Baker’s parents Mr and Mrs Robert West and Shirley. Mrs Baker is the former Lois West.
Mr and Mrs M E Harris were observed shopping in Ada last Monday with no further details available.
Mae Hice charged with destroying 32 bottles of whiskey during a county raid at the Hice home southeast of Ada. She pleaded innocent. bond set at 500 dollars. Tom A. Starritt Jr pleaded innocent to permitting property to violate liquor laws. bond set at 500 dollars. Starritt owns the Ada Tourist Courts on North Broadway. establishment padlocked after a prior whiskey raid. Preliminary hearing for Hice scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m.. Hice posted 2,000 dollar bond.
Clyde Ardrey was sent to McAlester on Tuesday to start a two year state penitentiary sentence for second degree manslaughter in the December 1955 highway death of John Thomas near Ada. Ardrey had 60 days to appeal but did not file an appeal.
J. T. Swink of Monroe Louisiana and T. E. Kemp of Ada Oklahoma completed the Swink Kemp No 1 Cameron lime well in 4 5n 6e Seminole County near the Canadian River crossing SH 99 SH 56 intersection. The well reached 3300 feet with perforations at 3278 to 3288 feet and now yields 11 barrels per hour after treatment with 1000 gallons of acid and will be pumped soon. This is their third well after reworking an abandoned hole to renew activity in the area.
The Oklahoma A&M college extension division reports farmers would spend over 50 million dollars annually to replace nitrogen phosphorus and potassium removed in crop and livestock production. Estimates show 409000 tons ammonium nitrate 277000 tons superphosphate and 114000 tons muriate potash are needed.
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station reports a test using radioactive phosphorus to trace boll weevil damage on cotton. Weevils fed on hot plants and then moved to nonradioactive squares and bolls to distinguish mechanical injury from saliva-induced damage or both.
A 1 pound can of baked beans is seasoned with 3 tablespoons minced onion 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard. The mixture is stirred well and baked in a hot oven until heated through and bubbly.
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