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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1958
Page
2
The piece mocks the idea that money spent on cigarettes or armaments should be redirected to education or peace. It argues that humans respond to emergencies and that comparing values is invalid. It asserts a natural impulse to act in danger and endorses taking decisive action in wartime or rescue efforts.
The piece celebrates Oklahoma flora and midsummer bloom varieties. It praises dedicated gardeners who plant and water, endure losses, and await rainfall in the Great Plains for abundant summer rewards.
Spectators are invited to East Central College courts for the Ada News Soon er State Tennis Tournament showcasing endurance and finesse under extreme heat. Players struggle on scorching concrete as air temperatures near 100 degrees.
East Central State College held its annual summer commencement exercises on Thursday. The academic procession of faculty and degree candidates in robes and colors of universities from across the country fascinated readers, who praise the fine address and music.
Ada a high school hosts three fine courts as effort to lift tennis on the west side. The Ada Tennis Club urged to support development of the sport and nurture promising young players this season.
A business note frames a gentleman executive habit of daily iced water on the desk as a marker of professionalism and calm leadership.
The piece argues that war’s cultural outputs vary in fate. Martial music and realistic depictions may be discarded if artificial, but true artistic expressions born from conflict should endure. The author emphasizes keeping genuine art while discarding contrived works.
A remark suggests a drastic plan to disrupt Kremlin leadership by tainting food or water across Russia to provoke heightened female irritability, reflecting a sensational, unverified opinion rather than a verified event.
Hollis Joe Daniels was jailed Wednesday night on North Broadway after an arrest for public drunkenness. The case is filed in JP court of Bert E. Ratliff.
J B Johnson made the first attempt to swim the English Channel in 1872. He stayed in the water for 65 minutes before ending the effort.
At General Ulysses S. Grant's funeral in 1885 marching bands performed the hymn Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Vanoss FFA dairy judging team captured first place at the Howard Johnson farm Jersey field day. Trio of members Thornton Briggs Charles Stonecipher and Butch Sutton held the top three scores with Jimmie Pedersen fourth scoring fifth. OSU Dairy Department head Dr Norton and Prof McGail lard offered a dairy cattle demonstration.
Visitors from Duncan, Colorado, Konawa and Ada joined 73 in Sunday School at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church. Sunday night attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R G Duke and Bill Briggs. Youth Camp underway with Rev. Gibert Pixley as speaker. services open to all.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and Johnny of Gaar Corner visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs G C Wells and Billy. Orville Maritz is spending this week with Billy Wells while his parents are in California.
Visiting Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wilfong and Vinita of Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kite and son of Fort Worth, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite, Darlene and Donnie, Jackie Kite of Fort Worth, Tex., Glen Wilfong and L. D. Kite.
Mr and Mrs William Earl spent Tuesday night with Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins in an informal social visit reflecting community ties.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ferrel Jones and Denise during a family gathering.
Mrs. Homer Mercer Ricky and Mike of Fort Worth Texas spent a week with her mother Mrs Gracie Hayes. Mr Mercer spent the weekend there and Mrs Mercer and boys returned with him to Fort Worth on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bob Thompson and children of Bristow and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Lee Scott and children of Tranquility California visited recently with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd Mrs Thompson and Mrs Scott are nieces of Mrs Boyd.
Bill Roden of Oklahoma City spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Ed Berryman and Charles. Charles Berryman spent Thursday night with his grandparents Mr and Mrs O S Whitson. Ed Berryman attended the rodeo at Holdenville Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Ed Berryman made a business trip to Oklahoma City Friday.
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Sparks of Modesto California return home after two week visit with Mrs Sparks parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones in town. Miss Deana Jones sister of Mrs Sparks plans to attend school in Modesto after graduating Vanoss High School in 1958.
Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Jean of Duncan spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs T S Hood and children. Mr and Mrs Gene Hood visited recently with the T S Hoods. Hood and Jean and the Hood families visited Sunday with the Gene Hoods.
The residence of Mr and Mrs Forrest Dew was completely destroyed by a fire on Saturday night. The family were not at home and neighbors arrived too late to save anything from the blaze.
M. M. McDonald has visited several nights this week with his father A. M. McDonald who is a patient in Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and sons spent Sunday at Lake Texoma boating swimming and skiing. Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and sons shopped in Oklahoma City Monday. The Karl Tilleys visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan Jerry and Freddy.
Mr and Mrs Austin Maritt and their children left on Wednesday for Los Angeles to visit Mrs Maritt's mother. They plan to return this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Russel and children of Ada visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape Junior, Deloris, Mary Lou and James Wayne and Alexander Cape spent Sunday afternoon in Sulphur. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Estes and Donna June of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Estes and...
Donna June of Ada visited Sunday night with the A L Capes. Recent supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. O S Whitson included Bill Roden and J C James with Norma and May of Gaar Corner, Geraldine Walker and Fia na Walker, Norman, Ray Roe, Hollis Kitt, Darlene and Donnie, Ed Berryman, Kay and Charles, Ronnie Ainsworth of Oklahoma City, plus many Stroud residents.
Miss Carolyn Roberts and Don na Stansbury spent Sunday with Miss Kay Roberts.
Sheila Pedersen of Vaness spends the week with her grandmother Mrs Laura Bennett. Mr and Mrs Bill Choate with Ricky and Mike of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Norton. Sherry Scott and Carlton Lee Tilley join the sick list with sore throats.
A social evening featured guests from Oklahoma City and local families. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roden, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry, the J. C. James family, Reford Baker and sons, the Ed Berryman family with Kay and Charles, and Mrs. McKenny of Gaar Corner.
Supper guests Saturday night included Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer and Ricky and Mike of Fort Worth Texas. Also present were Mr and Mrs Leo Scott, Mr and Mrs Don Henson, Sheila, Donnie and Glen, and Mrs Gracie Haves.
Little James Vernon Booth of Ada spent several days this past week with Mrs. Emma Booth and Mrs. Vernon Scaff.
Mr Don Henson and Mrs Shei la along with Donnie and Glen spent Sunday with Mr Ferrel Jones and Denise in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson of Westview visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd. Clyde Boyd has been ill and under a doctor's care for the past period.
Vernon Scaff purchases a John Deere tractor, expanding farm equipment for field work and maintenance. The sale marks a modernization effort on his Vernon area property.
Miss Ann Norris visited Monday with Miss Ann Crawley and Miss Sue Crawley. The social call highlighted local ties among neighbors and friends in the community.
Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McDaniel Thursday night were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patton of Ada, Mr. and Mrs Melburn Powers and son of Hayworth, Ear nest Perry of McAlester and Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Grose of Pickett. The Jerry McDaniels visited Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Grose.
Mrs. Leo Scott Donna and Sherry and Mrs. Roy Prichard visited friends in Stratford Sunday afternoon. The Leo Scotts spent Wednesday shopping in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Roy Prichard of Ada spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott. Donna and Sherry.
Excise board discusses elevating Dr Navin pay as part of a county health department budget increase from 16141 to 16800. Home Demonstration club and PTA members urge the raise while Casper Duffer backs the health council. Emanuel notes Navin earns 10 000, higher than other officials, with no other offices requesting raises.
A brief item notes Jumbohas served in the army at one time and can salute like a veteran. He returns salutes promptly and carries himself with military courtesy, resembling a former first sergeant.
Four larceny counts were filed Tuesday against Thees Hink Jerry Anderson and David Hamilton. Hamilton’s case was dismissed after it appeared he merely accompanied the others to test their bluff. The remaining two defendants were fined $10 and costs each by Justice Wilbur P. Lee.
Lawton surveys Sandy project areas and uncovers 14 to 15 campsites including a possible village, arguing soils, water proximity, and long term site stability shape prehistoric settlement. He notes 30 000 year habitation estimates and that only a million people ever inhabited the U S and Canada at once.
A compact plan to add whole kernel corn to a buttermilk pancake batter, cook small pancakes, and serve with maple syrup alongside fried chicken for a complete meal.
Cody in Wyoming earned its name from Buffalo Bill. Born Col. William F. Cody, his nickname inspired the town’s designation.
Mr and Mrs Glen Gault and daughter Sarah Jane returned home after visiting with a son and his wife in Denver Colorado The son and wife accompanied them to Norman where he will attend OU this fall Mrs Ben Brown and children of Oklahoma City spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris Staff Sgt and Mrs Leroy Harris and children and his parents Mr and Mrs Isom Harris spent one day last week with Mrs Frances Harris James and Jackie and her mother Mrs Ethel Coff of Ada
Butch and Nancy Norris of Sherman Texas visit relatives here with grandparents D Norris and O H Walker. Tommy Neil and children from Texas recently visit with Mrs Sherman Lewis and son Leroy.
Sgt. and Mrs. Leroy Harris and their sons visited their daughter and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Cov Henson and their girls Judy and Donna.
A girl named Francis was observed cutting weeds using a yo yo tool. A passerby named Pat was questioned about the incident.
Jess Russell of Vamoosa is back home after a week as a medical patient at Valley View Hospital. He is an uncle of Jean Kelley.
The community greets Mrs Harris who recently moved from Ada and is mother of Mrs Margie Matthews. Uncle Tom Beam, residing at an Ada convalescent home, visited Francis last week. Mrs Agnes Scroggins hosted a Stanley party at her home last week.
Leo Chism is doing fine after surgery last week and will likely be home within a day or so. The old swimming hole remains a popular daily hangout for about a dozen boys, helped by the hot 90 degree weather.
Mrs Maxine Harris and Mrs Lorene Harris hosted a pink and blue shower in the home of Mrs May Harris one day last week for Mrs Jackie Harris. Attendees included Velma Chandler Virgie Chandler Margie Matthews Oleta Matthews Noleyv Holman May Harris Sarah Harris Hattie Harris Maria Harris Rita Harris and H L Keller. Mr and Mrs Charles McDaniels of Shreveport Louisiana visited relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Carlos Harrison visited here with his parents Jim Harrison and sons Davis and Lesley.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Gavior of Long Beach California welcomed a baby boy born July 20 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. The infant had not yet been named. Parental grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sid Gavior of Norman with great grandmother Mrs Mollie Gavior of Francis. Sidney is a nephew well known here as the Garylors are former residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Canada and son Gary of Tulsa visited here recently with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Cov Chandler and other relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Mike Canada of Amarillo Texas are parents of a girl. Details of the birth are not available. The Canadas already have a two year old daughter. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs N T Abbott of Byng and Mr and Mrs Cecil Canada of Tulsa. Jr and Mrs Grover Canada of Ravia are great grandparents. Mrs Canada is the former Tommie Jewell Abbott.
Miss Bernice Chaddick of Kansas visited with her mother Mrs Becky Chaddick last weekend.
A minor accident at the old swimming hole last Saturday injured Dale Cotton Phillips. He suffered a painful foot sprain and could not walk out on his own. Best wishes for a speedy recovery as he misses few swims.
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Gavylor and daughter with Mr. and Mrs. Max Kelsey visited here last Sunday. Terry and Cindy, all from Norman, joined them to visit H. L. Kelley and his mother Mollie Gaylor, a patient at Valley View Hospital.
Near Malta lie two British colonies Gozo and Comino. Gozo covers 27 square miles while Comino is one square mile in size.
The largest sequoia tree in eastern California is the General Sherman. It measures 36.5 feet in diameter and 274 feet tall, marking it as a remarkable giant among forest giants.
A 14 year old Texas boy Jer ry Killion died after a one car crash near Stonewall Oklahoma on SH 3. Driver Robert Killion 17 suffered injuries along with passengers Phillip Smith 17 and Dennis Smith 15. The car rolled twice and hit a tree after failing to negotiate a curve. The boy was dead on arrival at Valley View Hospital. Police time of the accident was 6 20 p m and ambulance arrived at 6 24 p m.
About 23 attended Sunday School at Pleasant Hill. John Oxley of the First Methodist Church of Ada spoke at the evening services.
The Jesse Community club met at the Community Building. Secret pals were revealed, gifts exchanged, and names drawn for three months. An all day August meeting with a covered dish lunch was planned. one meeting monthly during hot weather. Attendees included Mrs. Thomason, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Truitt, and others.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr and Patricia with Mr and Mrs Will Kerr of Lulu. Monday visits featured John Smith of Allen and Mr and Mrs Bud Smith with daughter Jane of Phoenix. Jane, who had an emergency appendectomy a week and a half ago, is recovering and may be cleared to return home this week by the doctor.
The paper hangers canvass and paper the Bob Cox home this week. The decorators are Jimmy Nix Velma Harlin and Inez Harlin and are noted for their fine decorating work.
The Buck Garrett family moved their household goods to a new residence near Harden City on Saturday. John and Vergie Rogers were mentioned in the notice as part of the household group.
East Central State College held its summer commencement in the college auditorium with 124 graduates receiving degrees. Dr Rees Hughes urged graduates to maintain faith in public education and civic responsibility while noting global strife and rising nationalism. The ADA Evening News scholarship honors went to Mary Laverne Walsh and Mildred Moore for top grades.
Mr and Mrs Garrett and family drove to Allen Sunday after church to spend the day with Mr and Mrs G W Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Barrett and children and Mr and Mrs Melvin Holland of Fort Worth spent the weekend with Mrs Rachel Holland.
Among attendees at the Pontotoc funeral last Friday were Mrs. Arvel Phillips Mrs. Chester Nix Mrs. J. R. Broughton Mrs. Bob Cox Mrs. Minda Phillips Mrs. Rachel Holland and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Barrett of Fort Worth.
Postmaster Mary H. West of Ada warns that new postage rates go into effect Friday. First class letters cost 4 cents per ounce, air mail 7 cents per ounce, air mail postal cards 5 cents each, and regular postal cards 3 cents each. Existing 3 cent stamps and other rates can be used with a 1 cent stamp. Local post office reports ample supplies of stamps and stamped envelopes in required denominations.
The three cent stamp ends at midnight as the four cent stamp takes effect. Postal rates rise across first class mail, newspapers, magazines, and advertising with January 1 1959 increases for postcards air mail letters and other services. Foreign mail adjustments include eight cent base plus higher add-ons, while last minute mailers may still use old rates if posted before midnight.
At the Brussels World's Fair the Atomium 4 structure stands as a symbol of mankind's achievements and hopes. It represents nine atoms in a steel crystal, signaling futuristic progress and scientific advancement.
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