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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1957

Page

2

Ada Streets Need Paving Plan From Chamber Of Commerce

A city discussion argues Ada streets require paving funded by property owners, with Chamber of Commerce committees expected to craft a plan and gain city cooperation. Oklahoma faces lagging education, old school codes, limited libraries, and few donors to boost knowledge, while pools boost youth recreation and athletic development. The Ada library finances draw city council criticism despite library growth elsewhere.

Ada Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma

Glazier services set for Wesley Glazier at Leon

Wesley Floyd Glazier 67 of At Jea died Thursday at 4 am in a local hospital. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at Baptist Church in Leon with burial at Leon Cemetery. Survived by wife Annie, daughters Esther Fortner El Paso Hazel Reed Clovis NM Oleta White Sulphur Ozel Glazier Oklahoma City son Bill Phoenix sisters Lena Obert Phoenix Clare Davis Las Cruces NM brother Lois Phoenix 14 grandchildren $ great grandchildren.

Wesley Floyd Glazier Jea Baptist Church Leon Criswell Funeral Home Annie Dauhtters Esther Fortner el Paso Hazel Reed Clovis N. M Oleta White Sulphur Ozel Glazier Oklahoma City Bill Phoenix Lena Obert Clare Davis Las Cruces Lois

Mrs Fronie Bardon Dies at 79 in Ada

Mrs. Fronie Jane Bardon 79 of 1117 East Fourth died Sunday at 4 45 p m at a local hospital Services were held at Central Church of Christ Ada at 230 Wednesday with burial in Rore dale cemetery Surviving are daughters C A O Neal Opal Ballard J B Evans of Stonewall Jo Ella King San Gabriel Calif son Robert L Jones San Gabriel sisters Ancle Moore Bell Robertson Norwalk Calif 12 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren

Fronie Jane Bardon East Fourth Central Church of Christ Ada Roredale C. A. O'Neal Opal Ballard J. B. Evans Stonewall Jo Ella King San Gabriel Calif Robert L. Jones Ancle Moore Bell Robertson Norwalk

Farm sizes grow but small farms stay common in eastern area

The article notes farming programs vary by family needs and on-farm work may be considered. Buck comments that while farm size increases nationally, in the eastern section the change is not large enough to end small farms soon. Many sales stay within families, though this could shift later. Mary Queen of Scots is cited as being proclaimed queen before one week old.

Ol’ Buzz Berlioz France Mendelssohn Marco Back Buck

Lightning Ridge Neighborhood Notes From Ada Visits

Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff spend Thursday with Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey in Ada. Readers recount frequent social calls among Cantwell, Coffey and Kimmel families across Ada, Stratford, Norman and Bartlesville, with fish fryes, church revivals and school days scenes. Mrs Ida Dale dies in Claremore. Mary Ann Mayhue of Ada is among descendants. Crockett family recovery noted. upcoming depot vacancy covered. Want Ads promote results.

Francis News By Mrs Kelley Names Davis and Phillips Families

Mrs Daisy Davis and her son and family from Missouri are listed with Mr and Mrs Sill Phillips and children. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs J E Lee with Mr and Mrs Isom Harris, Mrs Lorene Harris and girls, and Wilburn Lee of Oakman Columbus Scroggins of Oklahoma.

Francis News H. L. Kelley Daisy Davis Sill Phillips Missouri J. E. Lee Isom Harris Lorene Harris Wilburn Lee Oakman

Sandy project gets final approval for 33 reservoirs

Congress allocated 280000 for construction in the Sandy scheme, with two other districts lagging. Workers race to spend the funds as planners outline 33 reservoirs across Sandy and Spring Branch to store 33 282 acre feet. Lakes span 5 to 120 acres at base and 30 to 400 acres at flood stage.

House Senate Public Works Committees Congress Allen Sandy

Vetch Plugged- A farmer’s note on vetch forage and soil gain

Allen reports vetch fell flat at harvest though cattle fed well on it and the crop improved soil organic matter. The plant fixed nitrogen, inoculation remains essential, and legumes outperform bermuda in rooting and soil loosening. Plant now through November with complete fertilizer first year and follow with superphosphate.

Allen Veich

Seeding guidance for pasture and cover crops by seed rate and depth

Prior to seeding drill on a firm seedbed or broadcast east and cover lightly. Cover from 14 to 22 inches depending on soil. Seeding rate 15-20 pounds with 35-45 pounds rye, 50-80 pounds oats, 15-20 pounds ryegrass, 40-50 pounds wheat, or 40-50 pounds barley. For seed production reduce vetch and small grains by 10-15 pounds. If seed crop is desired provide one beehive per acre.

States New Egg Grading Law Prompts Farmer and Trader Reactions

Producers and retailers weigh grading costs and profits as a new egg quality law takes effect. Some stores will stop or continue buying graded eggs, while farmers seek to profit by selling higher quality shells. The ruling envisions private grading setups, with costs including an egg candling device and licenses, yet some handlers remain undecided pending final guidance. County agent C H Hailey provides information and licensing forms.

Safeway Weems Grocery Guderian Briscoe C. H. Hailey Hailey

Sunday School Attendance and Baptism Candidates Noted

Wilson news notes six in Sunday School and church. Baptism candidates Jaquita Arter Betty and Pat Melton were mentioned for Sunday afternoon. Visits include Mrs Miles Kim mel Jr and Hominy visitors.

Jaquita Arter Betty and Pat Melton

Community Visitors and Weekend Gatherings Across Town

Charles Martin of Alex visits Broomecorn area while Dora Price and Shade visit Mr and Mrs John Crabtree Saturday night. Rev Curtis Hogue and Cathy see Mr and Mrs James Briggs and Gary Don Tuesday. T C Reed of Ahosa stays with daughter Mrs Norrel Vandegriff Wednesday to Saturday. Sunday dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs Tess Hooser include Wilbur Hooser and kids, Bobby Sue Voyles, Billy Hooser. More visits include Janie Lee with Jaquila Arter, Jack Beller family in Midwest City, Bonnie Ann Murphy with Garrett Bellers, Stormean Vandengriff family, Deihert Gerloff, Clif Walston family, Halpin Wall, Warren Shumard, Margie Stewart and Phyllic Creel visiting Monty Kirkland, Cleamon Stone and family, Mary Lee Kimmel visiting Pauline Vandegriff. Supper talk notes GOT SUPPER TOO as Awod Briggs group picnic at Mill Creek enjoying kodaking, fishing, swimming, and canoeing with 240 pound watermelon. later gatherings include Mrs. Marvin Briggs and Mrs Homer Stiger at Lightning Ridge singing convention. Monday night Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie and Stevie with Ed Roundtree Sr visit Shawnee with Lere.

Awod Briggs Phil and Trent Pickett Marvin Briggs Bin Howard Mill Creek

Local Notices and Family News Highlights

Ard Kime and family share notes on visits and a newborn daughter Linda Dianne born Aug 19 at 1 13 am weighing 3 pounds 3% ounces. Kime relatives from McComb Shawnee and Roundtree, plus Briggs households, figure in the community update. A Latta School bus sighting and homecoming plans for Sept 1 at the church with a casket lunch and other activities are noted. Juanite Gerloff marks 7th birthday with family gatherings and a hamburger fry at Delbert Krloff’s home.

Juanite Gerloff Gus Uertett Bire Travis Lilison Debra Cathy Delbert Krloff Delton

Reading Lab Sets Testing For Next Week

EC Reading Lab at East Central State College will offer testing and diagnosis appointments for children next week. Miss Nell. Dean, director of the Reading Laboratory, will be available Monday and Tuesday mornings to arrange testing dates. The testing precedes any clinic teaching schedule tailored to individual needs.

East Central State College Nell. Dean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rine Buzzy Bonehouse W. G. Glazier Mrs Frone Bardon Mary Queen of Scots Vivian Janet Wallace Lightning Ridge J. H. Stephens Roy Cantwell George Calton Gary Sharon Lea Ann Portales Maurice Cantwell Karen Wayne Elmore City W. C. Catton Stratford Margaret Bartlett W. J. Morrison Roff Roxie Cantwell Norman Everett’ Summers Leroy Cantwell Sharon John E. Ray John Ray Thelma Perriman Sue Wiekoff Joyce Jones Sue Joyce Stephens Jim Dolkum Fitzhugh Lester McIlroy Harold of Bartlesville Lloyd MeIlroy Jimmie Reapland Sue Wyckoff IT. H. Stephens Borey Jones First Baptist Church Vaness Carl Wright Andrew and Kenneth Otis Cofley Pinkie Evans Lloyd Mellroy Spurgeon Solomon JoAnn Janice Floyd South Kathryn Luster Mellroy Harold Ted Cox Beverly Gaar Corner Clayton Bishop Jimmie Ragland Mellroy Otis Coffey Bert. Wright Charles M. Floyd Jr Mrs. T. Bumpas T. Bumpas Blue Lillie Mae Webster Mrs. Wylie Webster Elizabeth Ann W. C. Dalton Clarence Heimer and H. Stephens John Ha Enoch Kimmel Mics Kimmer Arthi Coffey Laquila Betty Wells Ohlis Coffey J. FH. Stephens Eugene Stone Sally Wells Lioxy Jim Mollum Pizhugh Dude Fennell Miles Kirmnel Sr Jack Griffith Eresa Royve Edith Chery Stillwater Shirley Griffith Arthip Coffey Laquita Lue Mae Webster Deek Tracey Latta Jess Kelley Ma City Spike Scroggins Newcastle Fsom Harris Robert Kelley Linn J. W. Atkinson Pruitt City Co. N. Attebery Som Glen Darlene Attebery Ella Robinson Denison Tex Gehe Ray Dawson Chandler Glen Attebery Delmar Crews Walter Crews Travas Martin George Dale Mr. Lemle L. L. Crockett Ralph Trivitt Stroud WA Dale Ida Dale Claremore Mary Ann G. C.) Mayhue Jerry Kellogg Silis Davidson Florence Lee HL. Xelsey Coy Atkinson Hammond, Ind Rober Kellay W. W. Atkinson Vamposa Columbus Scroggins Oklaho Ington Vetch McNinch A&m Bermuda Mc Ninch Henry Briscoe Novk Dallas Lamb Monty Kirkland Free Will Baptist Church L. D. Stonecloser Clent Stewart Howard Silver Linda Dallas Ed Sliger Ahloso T. H. Sliger Don L Judy Howard Wayne Randall Shumard Mr. and Charles Martin Alex Broomecorn Dora Price Shade John Crabtree Curtis Hogue James Briggs Gary Don T. C. Reed Ahlosa Norrel Vandegriff Tess Hooser Wilbur Hooser Bobby Sue Voyles Ginar Corner Billy Hooser Elk City Janie Lee Jaquila Arter Jack Beller Jackie Midwest City Bonnie Ann Murphy Jack Garrett Bellers Stormean Vandegriff Norvel Vandeariff Wanda Marie Deihert Gerloff Juanita Dejlon Spert Clif Walston Joan of Margie Stewart Phyllic Creel Monty ‘Kirkland Cleamon Stone Susie Danny Roger of Broxton Jerry Pegay Brenda Mary Lee Kimmel Hominy Pauline Vandegriff Homer Stiger Mra Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie Stevie Ed Roundtree Shawnee Lere Ard Kime, David and Mianne Donald Shumard Hobbs J.M Randall, Shumard Howard Briggs Ade Hell Garrett Beller Lenard Kime Linda Dianne Miss Kime David Lenn Frank Kime McComb Kime Mavis Roundtree Bil and Rec. L Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Pependanle FINCH
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