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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues that humanity undervalues itself yet remains heroic in daily endurance. It contrasts individual risk in war and work with ordinary acts of care, like a mother rescuing a child, and asserts that despite certain defeat, human spirit endures undefeated against death.
The Royal Law, love your neighbor as yourself, governs all. Jesus and James urge keeping every part of it without selective application. The Good Samaritan exemplifies unconditional mercy, unlike priests and Levites who excused themselves from helping.
The piece asks readers to test their adherence to the Royal Law by examining their prayers. It questions whether one prays for those they dislike or oppose, challenging Democrats to pray for Republicans, whites for Black people, Protestants for Catholics, Americans for Russians or Chinese, and citizens for competitors or penitentiary inmates. It argues the Royal Law remains the hardest.
A critique of church ushers who push away the poor and exclude Black worshippers, asking if the church truly follows the Royal Law of love without exceptions and whether it sets the example for its members. Based on outlines from the National Council of Churches and released by Community Press Service.
The article explains escheat where no heirs or a will means the state may own an intestate estate. It covers English roots, seven year absence, and how a will can appoint an executor, designate heirs, and ensure orderly, economical distribution to prevent asset waste. It emphasizes planning to avoid state ownership.
Bebee News notes weekend visits from Galey to Sulphur and Pampa to Pickett as families gather. Kenneth Ray Hurley and T. L. Hurley Sr. host with Leo Nelson and Shirley. Kenneth Pierce and E. H. Grose also visit. Herbert Moore and Sulphur relatives share Saturday night. Virgil Meek, Lavoid, Berlene appeared in social entries.
Jerry Duncan of Worstell spent Saturday with David Golden, sharing time and conversation in a casual local gathering. The social visit highlights community ties between residents and noted locals.
Mrs. M. C. Hood has been released from Valley View Hospital. Her condition is listed as fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hilton and children of Ada attend a Tuesday night visit with Mrs. Hattie Pierce and Mrs. Nora Bavs of California, joining Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Capes and family.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Ryan announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday morning August 18 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces She is named Mary LaDonna Lou The couple also has a two year old daughter.
Lonzo McDonald of Homer visited and had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McDonalds and Dennis Friday.
Mrs Hightower called on Sunday with Mr Duncan and H E Brittian of Worstell to share time and conversation, the local social note reports.
Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley spent Saturday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey.
Donnie and Darlene Kite spent several days this past week with Kay and Charles Berryman.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood were observed behind the wheel of a recently released Plymouth automobile.
Mr and Mrs L C Jacquess spent the weekend in Dallas visiting their new granddaughter Sammie Lee. The trip highlighted the family's pride in welcoming the infant and sharing time together in the city.
Jaquess couple welcomed their third child born Aug 22 to Mr and Mrs Lane Jaquess. The baby weighed 6 42 pounds. Mrs L C Jaquess stayed in Dallas for a longer visit. Edith McDaniel visited Sunday with her mother Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.
The J. K. Smiths near completion of their new house with interior painting and cabinet work underway this week. They plan to move in soon as finishing touches are completed.
Mrs Andrew Hilton and children of Ada spent Monday with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family. Dennis McDonald spent Wednesday night and Thursday with Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald and son of Center.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Lee Cassidy and Pamela of Wilson visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd.
Donnie Hilton of Ada spent Tuesday night with the A. L. Capes family, sharing time at their home in a local social note.
A gathering at the home of Mrs. Gracie Hayes Sunday afternoon included Mrs. Sybil Jones Mary Lou Deana Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry Mrs. H L Corvin Karen Sue Duncan Mrs. Ira Pinley Mrs Lela Corvin and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene.
Mrs Bess Roberts of Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts along with Pam and Ricky. The item mentions a zoo and Spring Lake Amusement Park as part of the social scene.
Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Raymond returned Sunday morning from a week long vacation in Colorado.
Mrs Nancy Newby spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ray Loyd Benton and their children in Ada.
Glen Pinley stayed Tuesday and Wednesday with his sister and the Haggard family in Duncan. Mrs. Levie Covington from Oil Center visited Saturday morning with Mrs. Melvin Newby. Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey visited Hurleys on Monday night. Karl Tilley and Gerald attended a baseball game at Tupelo Friday.
Local report notes Raymond Thompson spent a vacation week in Colorado playing in the snow with family and friends, enjoying winter scenery and outdoor recreation during the trip.
Mrs Jewel Boyd and her mother Mrs Jack Teel spent the weekend visiting relatives in Ponca City and Bristol.
Larry Newby visited Union Hill on Sunday and spent time with Bennie Jones and Glen Jones.
Miss Donna Kaye Scott and Gerald Tilley attended a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Moran in Ada honoring Ken Dall Moran on his fifteenth birthday.
Mr and Mrs Roy Eaton and their family departed this week for California where they will establish a new home. They previously operated a grocery store and service station in the community. We regret losing them from our town.
Buddy Hightower of Galey visited Sunday afternoon with Joe. The brief note records a casual social visit and names the two individuals involved.
Mrs Toby Benton joined Wayne and Janet of Ada for a social visit with Mrs Hazel Newby on Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brittian and Billy of Odessa Texas visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.
Fittstown residents Donny Skeith Eldon Flinn and Joe Howell enrolled at A M College in Stillwater on Monday Jimmie Boydston and Buddy McElroy returned home from Farmington New Mexico Saturday after several months of work They will enroll at East Central next week
Bebee School began classes Monday with 13 students enrolled. Mrs. Earlin Haskins serves as the teacher for the year.
Mr and Mrs T S Hood welcomed guests Ann and Wanda Jean alongside H C Hood and Johnnie of Francis for a Monday night supper in their home.
Sunday guests at the Earlin Haskins residence in Ada included Earl Haskins and his wife with their children, T S Hood and daughters Ann and Wanda Jean, Wes ley May and son, and William Earl Haskins with his children, all of Ada.
Mr and Mrs H B Turner and Rev and Mrs Dean Miller of Boswell return from a two week vacation visiting Kilgore Texas and various Florida locations. They report a fine trip with rain in several places. The Millers left early Saturday for a short visit with his parents in Alene.
Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Gracie Hayes spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott in a social visit noted in local society news.
Mrs. Hazel Newby called on Mr and Mrs W 8 Brecheen of Maxwell during her recent visit.
We report the Jefferson Davis family lost a member this week. Dennis Jan da and his wife with children departed Monday for California to establish a new home. Maxine Eaton visited Saturday afternoon with Sherry Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newby of Pierson spent Friday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones of Union Hill.
Mrs Homer Jumper visits her niece Melba Byrd who recently had surgery at Valley View Hospital. Melba is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd of Frisco.
Miss Barbara Wigley spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Wigley in Pauls Valley after visiting her job in the city.
The Rev. and Mrs. Adram Cole of the Church of Christ entertained a group of young people with a Friday night hay ride.
The report notes that on Thursday she attended revival services at the Baptist Church while her husband serves as the evangelist.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. James Deleplain traveled to San Antonio Texas on Wednesday to visit Rev. and Mrs. Roberto Escamillo and their daughter and Don Deleplain.
Mrs. Carol Bennett and her sons Larry and Gary from Savanna visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Deleplain for a few days, sharing family time and greetings.
Mr John Herell and Mrs Herell drove to Wilson on Monday for a business trip.
W. L. Dooley was admitted to Oklahoma City Hospital on Friday for observation. No further medical details are provided in the brief notice.
Mr and Mrs W A Glenn and Mr and Mrs Carl Bailey with children returned from Kembel Nebraska where they had visited Elmer Glenn and family They continued on to Tishomingo to visit Albert Bailey's parents and plan visits with Mrs Jake Phillips at Pauls Valley and Mrs Bonnie Hewitt in Ada.
Richard Alec Parker of Ada spent several days with his grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Alexander this week.
Mr and Mrs Jakie Phillips and daughters from Pauls Valley visited in the home of Mr Phillips parents. Mr and Mrs J J Phillips visited Friday and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arley Johnson and their son from Ada were dinner guests of Mr. Johnsons sister Mrs. Don Barrick and family last Sunday.
A Tuesday evening shower at 7:30 in the Baptist Church annex honored Claudene Ross the bride elect of Bill Nabors of Ada. Claudene is the daughter of J. C. Ross of Harden City and Mrs. J. C. Ross. The Nabors parents are Colie Nabors and his wife of Ada. The wedding is set for Saturday September 1 at 8 p.m. in the Fittstown Baptist Church.
Richard Osborn and Jim Boyd ston were seen in Tishomingo on Tuesday for business matters.
One count against R O Simpson was dropped while another remains pending in county court. Prosecutor witness William Levick of Standard Food Market caused a June 12 filing over a $20 check dated April 24 1956 that allegedly traded cigarettes and cash. A separate $10 bogus check charge from Smalley Service Station remains.
Mr and Mrs Henry Glover visited their son Floyd and family in Duncan from Friday until Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Glover and son went to Duncan Saturday and returned home Sunday. The Henry Floyd and Clarence Glovers enjoyed a fishing trip while there.
Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs T W Murray and Bobby of Ada.
Mrs Elmer Pinley returns home after several days with her daughter and family. Mr and Mrs Bennie Haggard and their boys from Duncan visit. Mrs Haggard recently released from hospital is ill no longer listed. Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky visit Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs J W Murray and Bobby.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Johnny of Adam visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy.
Readable fragment notes a Sunday gathering involving Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts along with Pam and Ricky in a local social event context. No further concrete details on location or occasion are available.
Stanley Crawley spent from Tuesday until Thursday with Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley and family of County Line.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Carlton Lee and Gerald and Miss Glenda Wallis shopped in Oklahoma City Friday. They also visited nearby stores and enjoyed a day out with friends.
Mr and Mrs Richard Sexton and family of Ada moved into the house formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Jack Howry and owned by Albert Wilson. Mr Sexton is employed by D D Feldman Oil and Gas Co. The Jack Howrys moved into the house owned by Bill Cox in Fittstown.
Mr and Mrs L L Wilson visited their son Sheldon and wife and daughter at Healdton last Sunday confirming a family gathering in a small town setting.
State Health Commissioner Dr Grady F Mathews urges prompt immunizations and physical exams for all children entering school. The guidance covers vaccinations, vision and hearing tests, safety rules, lunch planning, school health services, and birth certificates with full parent details.
Three four ths of a square foot per broiler is considered economical floor space if good management practices are maintained.
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