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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
4
A columnist rebuts nostalgia for prewar life, noting Grampaw’s era had long hours and hard work. It exposes how today’s money buys more yet entails greater pressures, taxes, and anxiety, while older times hid fragility behind a veneer of calm. Remember parchesi.
The August 26 1956 lesson surveys the nine short letters in the Bible letters of John and James noting their writers and themes. It highlights James urging Christians to count trials as joy since they strengthen faith and character despite pain. It compares John’s mystic tone with James practical bluntness and applies this to everyday church life.
Mr and Mrs Mark Henson stay with daughter Mrs Edd Shelby in Tecumseh as Mrs Henson is ill and cared for by her daughter. J E Avery returns home after visiting relatives in McAlester where another daughter is ill.
Edward Scroggins son of Mr and Mrs Clellen Scroggins spent a two week furlough with his parents. He completed basic army training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and will report to Boston Massachusetts for further training.
Mr and Mrs Don Pherigo and their baby relocate from Ada to Francis occupying a house recently vacated by Mr and Mrs H V Hood and children. Original address changes reflect a local household shift.
Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews and children Mrs. H L Kelley and boys Davis and Leslie Harrison and Glen Dale Phillips.
James Willie Scroggins of Ada spent Sunday afternoon visiting here with Hershell Kelley, sharing time with local residents and enjoying the afternoon together.
Mr and Mrs Havern Canada Curtis Betty Howard and Ronnie Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews Ethel Charles Don and Ann and Mr and Mrs H L Kelley Herschell David and Danny spent the evening in Konawa for Mrs Canadas birthday. They enjoyed swimming visiting and a park picture show.
Mrs Pauline Lee and her children of Gainesville Texas spent time recently at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews and their children.
Little Sue Rice of Wichita Kansas visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jessie E Lee. Sue is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Rice.
Edward and Larry with Mr and Mrs Charles Winters visited the Scroggins home and James on Thursday evening. They enjoyed plenty of homemade ice cream to celebrate James turning 16.
Mr and Mrs Tom Harris of Sasakwa visited the home of his brother Mr and Mrs M E Harris last Sunday in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bill Lee and family visited with Mr and Mrs Jessie E Lee last weekend. Billy Jack recently discharged after four years in the U S Army and two years overseas. He plans to enroll in college this fall.
Mr and Mrs Sid Gaylor of Norman visited here with his mother Mrs Mollie Gaylor last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jessie E. Lee welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stuart of Wichita Kansas as their guests last Sunday, sharing the occasion with local acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Johnny West and their son Curtis visited the home of Mr and Mrs Cal West and their boys last Sunday.
Rev. Mark Wilson spoke at both morning and evening Oakman services in his first Sunday, with unusually large turnout. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilson Ira Flowers Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burgess Jeanne Pete from Ada and Miss Patricia Ellis of Stonewall.
Mrs. Jerry Balthrop and her son Tracy left Pauls Valley to resume life at home after a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current and Lonnie Dale.
The community mourns Mrs Moody and her daughters who left Friday for California. Mr and Mrs Dillinger from Egypt will occupy Mrs Moody's house next year and Mrs Dillinger joins Byng School faculty, as the community welcomes them.
Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews last Sunday included their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Claude Matthews and their baby from Oklahoma City.
A woman at the Saturday drawing promised Harold Chaffin a kiss if she won the $15 prize at the drug store. She did not win.
Melba Sue and Jeanie West, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Arvil West, faced mumps with Melba nearly fully recovered while Janie remains ill. The community watches for her continued improvement.
Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse and sons Bill and Vernon and his mother Mrs Agnes Winters of Byng plus other relatives and friends are mentioned in a family tribute noting grief and remembrance.
A Sunday breeze provided welcome relief after days of 108 to 110 degree heat. Residents appreciated the cooler temperatures as a respite from the intense heat and humidity.
Susan and Sonny Debra Guest were ill last week with throat infections.
Mrs Dorothy Ray and her children and Mrs Dixie Dixon of Big Bear California along with Mrs L M Moody visited Friday night for supper with Mr and Mrs M A Lancaster and their children.
Eugene Hobbs hosted a social gathering Friday evening at his parents’ residence. Guests enjoyed cookies and kool-aid as refreshments during the informal event.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Gleyn West of Watonga spend a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs A E Pevehouse and Bill and Vernon.
Community members attended the Ada rodeo held last week drawing a mix of local riders and spectators. Participants gathered for events and prize rounds showcasing regional rodeo talent.
Thomas Clark of Mena Ark visited Saturday with his sister in law Mrs Mark Clark and Catherine for a short social call.
Mr and Mrs Roy Reynolds of Ada spent Sunday in the home of Mrs C H Hampton and her children.
Norman Ray Farmers spent Wednesday with Bobby Caton in a social visit highlighting local community ties and cordial interactions between residents.
Mr and Mrs S J Isaacs and daughters Delores and Janell visited Thursday in the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Jones and their children at Oil Center.
A visit occurred Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee and their son Cal in Ada, where they hosted a gathering with their daughter and family.
Mrs. Geneva Hood of Ada visited Francis last Saturday afternoon. Hood is the former Geneva Haskins, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins of Bebee.
Mrs Joe Marsh and daughter Pauline of Prague Oklahoma visited here recently with their sister and aunt Mr and Mrs Horten Smith.
The Scroggins family welcomes home Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Scroggins Jr. and their baby after two years in Panama. Junior completed four years of service for Uncle Sam and returns with their family.
Hershell Kelley Raymond Lindreth and Glen Dale Phillips of the Francis troop took their packs to the Wick Adair farm tank about five miles east of Francis for a Friday night and Saturday stay. It wasn’t a required trip, but the scouts had lots of fun.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Matthews and daughter Sandra were seen visiting in Francis last Monday evening establishing a brief social note on local activity and companionship.
Gary Pevehouse of Ada underwent minor surgery at Valley View Hospital last week and is back home Saturday evening in good condition. His grandmother Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass and relatives Ira Pevehouse Pauline Winters and Kenny Winters from Baldwin Park California visited him that night.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Higdon of Stonewall visited Sunday with her sister and family including Mr and Mrs W J Guest and Susan Sonny and Debra.
Mrs. Joe Johnson and daughter Cheryl of Ceres California spent part of last week with her mother Mrs. Mary Clark and Catherine.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pevehouse hosted dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Winters and sons Lewis Bob and Kenny of Baldwin Park California. Agnes Winters of Byng also attended with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. Afternoon visitors included John Pendergrass and Roddy of Ada and Mrs. Wilmorene Golden and her children of Homer.
The text argues strength comes from tough, ongoing effort not comfort. It compares athletes, soldiers, students, banks, and farmers, saying hard work, endurance through hardship, and persistent striving create resilience rather than easy success. Troubles forge power across life’s roles.
Mr and Mrs Bob Reed visited Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and their baby at the Kelley home one day last week in a small social call.
Mr and Mrs Louis Scroggins and their son and Miss Melba Sue Copland of Moore were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins.
Mr and Mrs Marion Munschier of Dallas visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Grady Caldwell and their children.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown and their children from Oklahoma City were guests of Mrs. Harris and her husband Mr. M. E. Harris for the weekend.
Mrs. May Harris returned home after a week in Oklahoma City visiting her daughter and Mr and Mrs Coy Henson.
Eddy Price, son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Price, spent last weekend here with his parents and sister Patricia. He is employed in Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris visited a physician with their young son William last Saturday due to a throat infection. The report notes a routine check and no complications were reported.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and child and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Robert spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson and son Jimmy of Pruitt City.
Miss Ola Mable Caperton of Lakeland Florida returns home after spending about a month with her grandmother Aunt Minnie Baugh and her parents Mr and Mrs E H Caperton during a brief visit.
Tuesday guests at the home of Mrs. Mildred Current included Mrs. Hershell Little and her sons Jackie and Johnnie of Shawnee.
The Sportsmen's Club held its regular monthly meeting at the schoolhouse last Monday evening. The largest attendance the club has ever had enjoyed cake ice cream and coffee. Final plans were made to start the lake project with strong community interest and effort.
Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Nance and daughter Loree of Oklahoma City visited Tuesday and Wednesday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance while here Mrs. Haskell Nance and Mrs. J. M. Nance visited in Francis with old acquaintances.
M A Lancaster traveled to Eufala on Sunday to see his brother Jim Lancaster. His daughter Connie who had been visiting relatives returned home with her father after a week with her uncle and aunt.
Mrs. Virginia Van Horn of Los Angeles, mother of L. A. Van Horn, was seriously hurt last week when she stepped from a city bus and fell into a main line water ditch about 20 feet deep. She suffered a broken leg and a broken neck.
Mr and Mrs Paul Miller of Tulsa are visiting his mother Mrs Ora Miller, staying for the weekend and sharing family time at her home.
Mr and Mrs E H Caperton of Tulsa return home after a brief stay with Mrs Caperton s mother Aunt Minnie Baugh and their daughter Miss Ola Mabel Caperton who was visiting from Florida.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Myers and son Sidney James of Ada visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Lonnie.
Delores Jean Hampton spent Friday night with Janell Farmer in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent time visiting with Angie Wright on Saturday night, sharing a casual evening in town.
Visiting Thursday afternoon and night in the A. E. Pevehouse home were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bowe and children Gail Douglas and Vicky Rose of Glendora Calif They were en route to Abilene and Amarillo Tex to visit Mr Bowe's parents and a sister before returning to California next week.
Fred I Clark, formerly of Oakman, is recuperating at Cowling Clinic from smoke injuries sustained while fighting fires last week.
Sylvia Caton shared a Sunday visit with Delores and Janell Farmer, enjoying a quiet afternoon together.
The article argues that Providence governs hardship, assuring Christians that God knows when trials exceed our limits. It emphasizes that God provides strength and does not send excessive burdens, encouraging trust in the true God and His plan.
Miss Beatrice Nickerson a business school student in Muskogee was a weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs A J Nickerson and her brother Junior.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Martin and baby of Tulsa visited here recently with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and Lindell.
Mr and Mrs Cov Henson and their children from Oklahoma City spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Isom Harris in this town.
Harold Chaffin normally offers five dollars each Saturday but after two weeks without a winner he awarded fifteen dollars last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Ray Akin won the prize.
Mrs. Myrtle Cloud of California, sister of Mrs. Ora Miller, died last week. The notice places the death in California and notes familial connection to Mrs. Miller.
Charles Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews, is spending time with relatives in Oklahoma City, visiting family and discussing local events.
A Boy Scout meeting was held at the home of Scoutmaster Don Burkhead. Attending scouts included Glen Dale Phillips Billy Bishop Linn Lee Raymond Landreth Joe Edd Moon and Hershell Kelley.
Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster and sons Roger and Chuck were supper guests Saturday night of Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and Norman Ray Delores and Janell.
Foresters at Union Lumber Co. in Fort Bragg report a hidden stash of acorns found inside a redwood tree. They estimate squirrels cached the nuts long before Columbus reached America.
Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and their son Glen Dale and Raymond Landreth visited the home of Mr and Mrs H L Kelley and their boys last Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. L. A. Van Horn traveled to Perryton Texas last Tuesday to visit relatives and bring back her grandson Danny Van Horn who had been visiting there for three weeks. Danny resides with his grandparents.
James Hobbs of Ada has moved to Hobbs New Mexico to live with his relatives after two weeks visit with his uncle and family Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs Eugene Shirley and Norma Faye His father Clyde Hobbs and stepmother visited Saturday and James went back home with them Also Timmie Hobbs son of Clyde Hobbs returned to New Mexico with his father after living with his uncle Mr and Mrs Carl Hobbs
Mr and Mrs Columbus Scroggins of Ada stayed overnight with his sister Mrs Isom Harris and husband in a brief Ada area social visit reported in the local notes.
Readers note a stretch of cool, pleasant conditions and express a wish for rain to accompany the air. Residents discuss upcoming chances of precipitation and its potential benefits for gardens and local wells.
Expressions of sympathy from neighbors as Mr Floyd Son Lee and wife and their children depart the community. The family has moved to Enid where Mr Lee now works for the Frisco Railroad.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent Sunday in Duncan with Mrs Nance s brother and family Mr and Mrs Barney Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Winters and their sons Lewis Afton Bobby Dee and Kenny travel from Baldwin Park California to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pender grass and a sister and family in this community.
Former readers of the Ada Weekly News renew their ties with the paper, signaling strong retention as subscribers decide they cannot do without the publication.
Mr and Mrs Landreth and Mrs Wanda Landreth spent last weekend with their son and husband Vernon Landreth at Camp Chaffee Ark.
The 1955 Reserve Forces Act allows 17 to 18 year olds to enlist in army or marine corps reserves for eight years with six months active duty. Deferred induction from selective service is possible by joining a local reserve unit, followed by training and annual camps. Benefits include pay, rank advancement, and retirement, contrasting with longer draft service. Parents are urged to explore local reserve offices to secure education or employment opportunities sooner. It notes 48 two hour trainings yearly and 15 day summer camp, with six months active duty.
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