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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
4
A reflection on recent teenage gang violence in New York City notes some members come from decent homes and stresses idleness as a key risk. The piece advocates work, sports, and organized youth activities to channel energy, plus Christian service and aid to the needy as essential countermeasures.
The bois d arc tree yields long lasting posts over fifty years old in this county and may have broader potential. The wood is beautiful but hard to work when cured, with possible markets for lumber and apples whose juice resembles rubber. A California reader notes Western industries use diverse woods and suggests local utilization before exporting.
Midland residents report weekend visits from Mr. and Mrs. Junior McConnell and Letha Jean, with Mr. and Mrs. P. T. McConnell and Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Turner of Ada also stopping by. Jimmie Dan Pederson returned from ten days in the hospital, attending school on Monday. Mrs. George Sprague improves after ear infection treatment. Paul Pedersen enjoyed a Shipe Ranch picnic and placed fourth in a beef judging contest. Trucks haul the season’s final hay cut as drought leaves many farmers short. A typhoon near Guam with 90 mph winds may hit Okinawa and southern Japan per the Central Meteorological Observatory.
A church lesson note outlines the program for August 29 1954 focusing on guidance and outreach. It highlights a community call to action and a brief schedule for the service.
Tony Lazzeri Jr. son of a former league star joins the University of Santa Clara basketball team for the coming season after being ineligible last year due to the transfer rule.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs and family joined cousins and friends in Wichita Latta and Holdenville for a musical gathering ending with a piano sing along. The Briggses returned home by midnight to rest for Sunday worship at Pickett Methodist Church. Clifford Fullen Sr and Mr and Mrs Pete Corcanges of Holdenville visited Ford Fullen Jr and family Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Desmond Blaylock of Conway Arkansas visited Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard Thursday evening. Mrs Blaylock the former Mary Louise Pitt is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pitt of Vaness and Mrs Shumard the former Vernell Roundtree is the daughter of F R Roundtree Sr s of this community were school mates at Vanoss years ago.
Mrs Mose Lee remains ill with a nervous disorder. Her sister Mrs C F Jones of Ada visited Friday and helped Janie Lee 11 with her homework, bringing welcome relief to the household.
Tess Hosser continues treatment for sciatic rheumatism and remains active. Mrs. Marvin Briggs shows improvement under doctor care in the past week. Mrs. Dust Teel of Ada is hospitalized with complications. Friday visitors at the Mose Lee home included Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Jones of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Toss.
Durant proclaims August 30 as Sisters of the Seeds Day. The event brings 2000 plus members to South Eastern College auditorium for an 8 30 a m program with badge required. Grand prize is a $300 automatic washer and other prizes will be awarded.
A Oklahoma tenant Slim Johnson clings to informal rights, loses the farm after heirs take over. The piece warns farmers about eviction notices and urges written leases to prevent costly misunderstandings and legal traps.
The Young People of Oakman will present their drama He Came Seeing at the Wilson Second Annual Homecoming on September 5. Labor Day Weekend will mark the fixed Wilson date. Prize categories cover largest family attending farthest traveler and longest Wilson resident. Bring old pictures for display. paper plates advised.
Miss Joan Tilley enrolls at Latta school this term living with Mrs Eva Stone north of the school. She previously attended Vanoss High School. Wilson community split with west sending to Vanoss and east to Latta districts, amid complaints over lack of book lists for students after the first week of classes.
Attendance was good at church with 51 in Sunday school. Walter Crow of Ada preached at both services in place of Rev. Tal Bonham who is conducting a revival in Clinton.
Mr and Mrs Hobart Hayes move with their family to Hickory where Mrs Hayes takes a cook position in the local school lunch room.
A local report notes children from three families catch the Van Oss school bus Monday morning. Mrs. W. E. McCullar returns from Omaha where rain and green crops were observed. The annual ice cream social at Lee Jones’s home drew about 60 people with outside TV viewing, games, singing, and cookies supplied by Sunday School classes.
Families from Andrews MonAhans Duncan Ada and Imperial visit Lexington for a Sunday picnic. Mrs H G Sutterfield hosts relatives. Revival at Pentecostal Holiness Church continues through August 30 led by evangelist Rev Corine Sexton.
Colene Booth Bill Robertson Johnny Tucker and Pat Boilest spent Sunday evening in Sulphur for an informal gathering.
Loyd and Paul in Paris mention joins with Mr and Mrs Karl Moss Betty Joe Mary Lou and Lois of Leveland and Mr and Mrs Elbert Moss of La Mesa Texas in a social note.
Mable Northam of Alameda California visits the home of Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam. Mr and Mrs A B Northam and Jo Northam visit Mr and Mrs Hack Wilburn Wynnewood Sunday. Mr and Mrs Doyle Evans Huntsville Alabama have been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Alva Evans the past few days.
A Union Hill column reports Sunday school attendance of 52 with four teachers and multiple visitors including Roy Bottoms from Egypt and Ray Kemp from Oil Center. Church members J D Underhill joined the church. Bible programs feature Alma Sweeney and Ray Kemp. Families visit Ada and Texas towns plus hospital and travel notes appear throughout.
Alva Evans and his two sons Jerry and Donnie traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday for an unspecified outing.
A church notice states dinner will be served at the Pentecostal Holiness Church on Thursday. Local attendees are invited to share a meal and fellowship after services.
In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Matt Richardson, Darrel Lee, Terry and Roger McNutt and Tanya Leigh from Oklahoma City, Mrs. Carline McNutt and Dan ny, Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney, and Norma and Kay Tilley.
Mr and Mrs Vincent Yoder and Diena from Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and Mich eal on Sunday. Verna Lou McAnally visits relatives in Texas this week. Mr and Mrs Bud Jones visited Mr and Mrs George Graham Saturday night. Clifton and Clayton Karr from Kansas have been visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Karr last week.
D A Fountain 66 of Boston weds Lillie Hatcher 60 of Allen. Garold Skillett 21 of La Crosse Kan to Mildred Legleiter 18 of La Crosse Kan. Yakima Brumley 29 of Ada to Jewell Dean Perry 25 of 511 East Seventh.
A classified notice highlights higher yields on vested Ada investments. The item urges readers to review terms, speak with financial officers, and consider reallocating funds to secure better staking rewards.
Mrs Malvina Alberson 58 died from heart condition aggravated by injuries from a two car crash Sunday near High Hill. The accident involved Newt J. Cass and Baty Daggs and was deemed routine by Patrolman Aubrey Mitchell.
Walker of Platt National Park Post 148 American Legion was awarded a life membership for faithful service. Gene Frier presented the honor after Walker held every post office and served as Fifth District commander. Also honored were David Wenner Earl Simmons and Jack Pannell. September 2. Plus ads and fishing notes from Texoma event.
Mr and Mrs A J Griffin and their son Jerry from Tulsa were weekend visitors in the Warren Cunningham home, sharing time and hospitality during the stay.
Mr and Mrs C C Bacon and family of Denison Texas visited in the F L Cunningham home recently.
Mr and Mrs Keith Sales and Warren Drexel left Sunday for Harrold Texas where they will make their home.
Mr and Mrs Harold Magruder and their sons from Perry visited V O Laynes on Saturday in a brief social note.
Mr and Mrs V O Layne and boys visited Riley Smith in Pauls Valley Sunday. Kenneth Harrison of Oklahoma City visited Frank Lewis. Mrs Harry Brown of Winston Ariz spent Friday night in the Frank Lewis home.
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