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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
12
A short humorous vignette from a preschool age boy who rises early and asks neighbors to tie his shoes while learning rules. He crosses the street for help and asks his mother to signal when it is 9 o'clock, reflecting a child’s earnest independence.
William Feather of Cleveland, a sharp writer, jokes that lawyers may go bankrupt, but adds a humorous twist that such a notion is unlikely. The quip reflects his wit about legal professionals in a casual city context.
A reader presents a language puzzle: a girl saw a comedy twice and the question asks whether she saw two Mickey Mouses or two Mickey Mice. The item playfully tests plural forms and grammar knowledge.
The Oklahoma Wing of the Civil Air Patrol will conduct its annual simulated rescue search problem on September 11 and 12. On day one CAP planes will fly in constant relay and communications chatter fills the skies while day two features a joint drop by CAP and an Air Force Rescue Service squadron from Houston with a helicopter display.
William R. Wright takes charge as Ada chamber secretary manager after a strong consensus. He works with Emil Wyatt on the Southeast Oklahoma Expo plans, including an aerial trapeze show for the evening program. Francis city council buys a full water works from Francis for 1 dollar, with $600 street repairs and a new chlorination machine planned for August 30, while Francis benefits from oil wells and population growth to 400 residents.
Pontotoc county students return to remodeled and new facilities across rural schools. Stonewall gets a rebuilt lunch room gym under construction with 590 seats. Vaness adds lunch room and music area with updated floors walls and cabinets. Emergency March of Dimes drives mobilize volunteers and funds, with polio aid and hospital costs noted as part of county efforts.
Pontotoc County tracks a rising highway fatality record with July's last day and August already marking tragedies. State Safety Commissioner Bellatti cites creeping speeds statewide as prior crackdown effects fade, urging slower driving as students return to school in September. Rodeo attendance and performances set a peak, boosting local business and adding zest to the summer.
County schools outline renovations and expansions to improve facilities for the coming year with several new buildings slated to be completed by the fall term in high schools.
The Ada district outlines grade one birth certificate rules and age eligibility under November 1. It notes two faculty resignations and new staffing moves at Washington and Hayes schools, with Jimmy Thomason and Benny Floyd filling vacancies and Bill Darnell shifting from Tupelo to Hayes.
Scientists estimate solar core temperatures around 20 million degrees while Pontotoc County is touted as having the best overall educational system in the state, a claim echoed in local discussions about regional merit and policy.
Mrs. M. Rascoe of the Oklahoma State Cotton Exchange estimates the 1954 cotton crop at 330,678 bales or about 75 percent of 1953. She notes conditions vary by region and that a good rain would greatly help, with the crop described as averaging fair.
Coleman Pennington, office manager, states a 500000 loan will fund expansion of service area by 150 miles with new lines and sub stations. Present employees can handle the load. Details not yet received by the local office headed by E. V. Red Loomis, manager of People's Electric.
The appeal calls all interested parties to join the curbing drive regardless of amount. Pontotoc County shows a substantial credit balance while several other counties have depleted funds. The National Foundation deems the emergency drive imperative due to gamma globulin program impacts on the annual budget.
The Civil Air Patrol will stage a large aerial rescue drill at Ada’s Chauncey Field September 11 and 12. Okla City HQ CAP, city officials, and Ada Chamber plan the event with more than 50 aircraft, an Albatross amphibian, and paramedics. The mission demonstrates CAP’s round the clock search role and public communications operations.
Albert Bunch 28 a 1950 East Central State grad accepts a two year teaching post in Europe for a U S Armed Forces dependents school in France or Germany. He leaves Ada by air in late August after a final assignment is confirmed on arrival. his Ada home is cared for by uncle and aunt Joe and (last name) Bunch at 813 S Stockton Ave.
Ada firemen were dispatched early Tuesday to 318 East Eighteenth for a truck blaze owned by A. T. Eaton. Chief Billy Ellis reported little damage. Earlier Monday two grass and trash fires prompted alarms. At 2:07 p.m. Mrs. Kimmel's 803 North Bluff blaze threatened an outbuilding. At 4:10 p.m. Reeves Salvage on SH 19 saw a grass and trash fire out of control, but no damages resulted.
Pontotoc County schools show no anticipated changes this year with Ada area enrollments detailed. Allen, Vanoss, Byng, Stonewall, Latta, Rofs, Fitzhugh, McLish, Lula, Lula, and other districts list faculty, new teachers, and projected enrollments ranging from about 125 to 325 students.
Graham warned milk supply may be ample September to January but not for the first four months of 1955 if feed runs tight. Colvert urged unity to adapt to weekend sales and joint merchandising. Saunders outlined ADA efforts, TV ads, and three Oklahoma shows including Disney's Wonderland. Robbins won the door prize.
Mrs Webb and her 18 children dot a large, scattered brood from Jesse to Arkansaw and Georgia. Eight year old attends Jesse School with brothers Jimmy nine Joe twelve Bob thirteen Jane fourteen Vergie fifteen Herbert sixteen. Seven other children live apart, work, or wed across Alabama Georgia Arkansas Oklahoma. Mrs Webb vows all will finish school, two in tenth grade, one in ninth, and keeps them clothed and fed. The family moved to Jesse a year ago from Pleasant Hill after two years there.
Julius Hanson secretary of Pontotoc County Election Board urges registrars to bring registration reports to the county clerk offices and to file claims there as soon as possible after the election. The notice stresses timely handling of post election business.
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