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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
2
A columnist warns that babies dominate modern life and threaten adult roles. He argues the baby boom reshapes culture, markets, and family dynamics, urging mature adults to defend broader priorities over childcentric trends.
A major automobile finance agency reports 1954 data showing 36 000 U S automobile deaths with 12 000 from collisions and 14 350 from non collision wrecks. Pedestrian fatalities reach 7 900 and 1 750 invol.
Local show sponsored by Oklahoma State Bank awarded cash premiums. Judges were Herman Hinrichs and E L Whitehead. Winners across counties included Nolen W Dyer Homer J Massey John N Skinner Raymond Robbins Granville Montgomery and George Johnson with multiple firsts across varieties such as Texas Prolific Moneymaker Squirrel's Delight and Black Walnuts.
Farm Credit Administration reports co op production credit associations lent 1.1 billion dollars in the first ten months of 1955, up 9 percent from 1954. Average outstanding loan increased to 3485 dollars as repayments rose to 738 million, with district gains ranging 2.2 to 16.2 percent led by Wichita Omaha Spokane Louisville and St. Louis.
The document explains quota parity depends on grower support and shows two scenarios with price supports at 50 percent parity for compliant growers if quotas fail. It notes acreage allotments continue for 1956 and that marketing quotas require a two thirds approval via a national referendum on December 13. All 1955 cotton producers may vote at designated polling places.
To achieve a smooth cookie, drop dough by tablespoons onto a greased sheet. Flatten each piece with the base of a tumbler wrapped in a damp cloth. This method yields evenly pressed rounds without uneven bumps.
A suggestion to borrow pipe cleaners for cleaning coffee and tea pot spouts and percolator tubes. The text then shifts to a general remark that in an era seeking more horsepower and lighter cars to save gasoline, greater driver skill and judgment are essential for safety on roads and rights of way.
HD Council members from Byng Allen Cedar Grove Fitzhugh Homer Latta Lovelady Midway McLish Pecan Grove Pleasant Hill Roff Vanoss Summers Chapel and others heard reports from Mrs. L F McDaniel and Mrs. Louise Welch on food preservation clothing and home management. Entries totaled 550 jars in open class 108 jars in open class budget 208 jars in home demonstration plus 60 clothing and 62 home demonstration entries at the County Fair.
A quick method to flavor canned applesauce. Mix two tablespoons brown sugar with one eighth teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the applesauce in a shallow metal pan. Dot with butter and broil until the top is bubbly and lightly browned.
The county textbook committee under Norman C. Mitchell will review sample books after Christmas. Members include Mitchell W E Lambeth Mrs Doris Gray M R Tucker J D Underhill Mrs Billye Barringer Mrs Nadine Fleming J M Nance and Mrs J M Nance. Subjects listed cover elementary junior high and high school courses across art agriculture health U S history Oklahoma history French Latin carpentry shop welding sociology and more.
The Greater OCW Committee funds a $1000 scholarship at Oklahoma College for Women for four years. Applicants write a 500 word essay on Why I Want To Attend OCW and submit by March 15 1956. The winner is announced at the OCW Appreciation banquet April 6 and becomes a dormitory queen. Chickasha merchants provide clothing and dorm furnishings prizes.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore of Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek. Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs had dinner with Mr and Mrs Carl Pinley one day recently. Mrs Demma Henderson arrived Tuesday night from Safford Arizona to Ada to live with her brother Marshall Cox.
Rumor says the Jacky Martin family has been on the sick list, with neighbors noting concern and awaiting further word from relatives or local officials.
Visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley on Monday night included Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan and family, Audie Pinley, Jimmy, Barbara Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corvin of Rebee community. The group drew names for Christmas gifts.
The Megees have moved into the Karl Tilley residence formerly occupied by the Kirkes. Community members are invited to welcome them to the neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott attended a Friday night gathering with Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore of Cleveland and Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene, as listed in society notices detailing visitors and household connections.
Mrs Levi Sparks Ruth Ann and Hazel Lee were visiting Mrs Audie Pinley Wednesday evening. The note records a social visit among local residents in the era.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Briggs visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. High Tower Saturday evening, sharing an informal family gathering.
The Corbin family led by Virginia and Bill will showcase fame names including Witch of End, Evergreen Erica, Blackcap Empress and more along with Ruth Brianna Witch Zara Miss Burgess Sunbeam Queen Barbara. A pre sale lunch will be hosted by Fittstown Methodist Church ladies, drawing buyers from western states and Angus groups. Auctioneers Ray Sims and Roy Johnston of Belton Missouri return for the event.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones with Mary Lou and Deanna visited Gracie Hayes and Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones at their home Saturday night in what appears to be a local social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and their boys visited Oklahoma City on Wednesday and Thursday to see Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith. They also did some Christmas shopping during the trip.
Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs attend a pie supper at Summers Chapel on Monday night. The event drew local families and neighbors in a community gathering with desserts and fellowship.
Mrs Lois Pinley Oleta Doris and Judy visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Roberts on Wednesday evening in a social gathering.
Mrs. Lois Meek and Lavoid called on Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower Sunday evening, joining a small gathering in their home.
On Sunday December 4 there were 38 attendees at the Church of God of Prophecy with all teachers present. The Bible Class won the attendance banner and the Young People's class won the banner for the largest offering.
Jim Walling of Adam visited James Galey Saturday night. The brief social call is noted in local reports without further events or outcomes.
Stanley Crawley visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Crawley Saturday to spend time with the family.
Lavoid Meek visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Choate and Cindy in Ada on Monday.
Mrs. Frank Cunningham visited Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan on Monday morning, sharing social greetings and light conversation.
Sons visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Teeters of Byng Sunday.
Hazel Lee accompanied by Mrs Audie Pinley visited Mr and Mrs Jack Martin on Monday evening to spend time with the family and catch up.
Mrs. James Duncan Patricia Karen Sue and Ira Pinley Barbara Jean Pinley visit Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lee Corvin in Bebee. Bertie Pinley of Ada joins for Sunday gathering with the Corvins and Pinleys.
Mrs Demma Henderson of Ada spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson and family.
Mrs. E. L. Crawley has recovered from several weeks of illness and is able to be up again, marking a notable improvement in her health.
Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones spent Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones, sharing a family gathering and casual chat during the afternoon.
Mrs Carl Pinley Oletta Doris and Judy visited Mrs Albert Pinley on Wednesday for a social call.
Seemingly brief record notes Kenneth Meek and Donnie Choate of Ada seen rabbit hunting Thursday.
Kenneth Choate was visiting Lavoid Meek on Wednesday morning. The sighting occurred in the city as residents noted the brief public appearance.
Seen among Van Ness students, junior girls admire and display their new class rings received on Wednesday.
Marshall Cox and Mrs Demma Henderson of Ada visited Mr and Mrs M C Cox on Wednesday along with Mrs Audie Pinley. Mr and Mrs Dick Goodwin also visited Mr and Mrs Roy Choate.
Marshall Cox and Mrs. Demma Henderson of Ada and Mrs. Albert Pinley shared a dinner with Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Cox of Maxwell on Wednesday, highlighting local social visits and community ties.
Red Wallick of Ada had supper with James Galey Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham.
Mrs Dick Goodwin visited the home of Mrs Roy Choate on Wednesday evening. The brief social call followed by light refreshments was noted in local society circles.
Beat 12 cup butter in a small bowl until softened. Gradually beat in 14 cup honey until smooth. This honey butter keeps well in a covered jar in the refrigerator.
Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones on Wednesday evening sharing updates and family time.
Norma Dean and Mary Lou Pinley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinley in a family gathering noted by the local page.
John DaVault of Homer and Ish Mercer of Stratford had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Briggs one day recently.
Mr and Mrs Tony Martin of Ponca City spent Saturday night with their son and family Mr and Mrs Jacky Martin and their children.
Cunningham, Larry, and Howard were among attendees at the ball game held Friday night at Francis.
Mr and Mrs David Galey visit relatives in Oklahoma City on Sunday They call on Mrs Galeys sister and family Mr and Mrs Steve Dzedzuk and also see Mr and Mrs Gene Galey and their family referenced in the note
Henderson spent a short time with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinley Monday, sharing a brief call and cordial greetings during a local engagement.
Those visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Choate included Mr and Mrs Donnie Choate Mr and Mrs Kenneth Choate and Cindy and Mrs Lillian Turner and children all of Ada.
Bertie Pinley of Ada spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pinley, sharing time at their home and catching up on family news.
Ada residents Mary Lou Jones Deanna Jones Berlene Meek and Jean Golden from Bebee rehearsal at the Methodist Church Sunday for the Christmas Pageant to be staged at the football stadium on December 16.
Among those from Worstell at the East Central game between Vanessa and Byng Saturday were Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek in Ada were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Choate and Cindy and Mamie Burns on Monday night.
A baby daughter named Donna Lee Sweat was born at 2 55 a m on December 1 weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces. She is the couple's fourth child. Maternal grandmother Lula Glover and paternal grandparents Buck Sweat are mentioned along with a paternal great grandmother Middleton.
The A. H. Sims Grocery has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Cooper. Mickey and Gloria accompany the sale. The Allen Snows and Mrs. Doll Sims are moving to Ada to establish a new home.
Mr and Mrs Bill Johnston and their children of Stonewall visited Paul Johnston and Mrs Johnston, the brother and sister in law of the visitors, Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Bailey of Ada visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Polk Cross on Sunday.
Mrs H G Gore underwent major surgery Saturday morning at Valley View Hospital and is reported in Room 113 for recovery.
Sunday visitors included H. G. Gore and Mrs. D. R. Clifford with children, stopping by Mrs. H. G. Gore and Mrs. Clifford’s daughter. Mrs. Donald Brooks and Mr. Brooks were also present.
Carl Jones and Glenn McGuire of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Misenhimer Sunday. The short note records a friendly social call with no further details.
The United States processes roughly ten medical prescriptions each second, highlighting the scale of the national pharmaceutical dispensing system and its ongoing demand across healthcare facilities and pharmacies.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson and family visited Marshall Cox of Ada Tuesday night, sharing time with the local household during an evening call.
Jimmy Pinley Loyd Burk of Oil Center and Larry Robertson spent Sunday with Orman Pinley. The gathering centered on family connections and local ties in the Oil Center community.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek were visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. ... when describes of a social visit appeared in the clipped notice.
Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan with Jerry and Freddy spent a short time with Mr and Mrs Kirk Dun can in Shawnee on Thursday.
A fragment shows pairs of names likely in a social or notices section. No context on event, date, or location is provided.
Mrs Glenn McGuire and her children from Ada visited her sister Mrs Ralph Wofford and Mr Wofford on Sunday.
Billy Glenn McGuire of Ada spent Saturday night with a friend, William Misenhimer.
The water system of the Mississippi River and its tributaries extends beyond 12 000 miles, encompassing major channels and feeder waterways. This vast network includes numerous branches feeding into the main river and its subtributaries.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Miller of Ahloso and Mrs. Lloyd Miller of Tulsa joined Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mee Ninch of Stratford and Dub Miller of Ahloso as recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leo McNinch, sharing a cordial visit.
Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and her children Mary Jo and Sammy Lynn, along with Mrs. Will Collins, visited friends and relatives in Konawa. The trip highlighted extended family ties and local social connections.
Mr and Mrs Howard Welch attended the football game between Bro ken Arrow and Ada on Friday night. They also visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and family during their trip.
Mr and Mrs Gene Lopez and Mr and Mrs Carol Johnson visited in Juarez Mexico over the weekend confirming a brief trip to the border city.
Mr and Mrs Jim Briggs and Gary Don of Cummings Ranch visited Mr and Mrs W L Mc Kinley Sunday.
The Vaness singing convention drew a well attended crowd on Sunday afternoon. It is a regular event held on the first Sunday of each month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Don Thompson leads the gathering and invites everyone to attend.
Mr and Mrs A H Neel visited Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers on Saturday night for a social gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Martin Ricky and Dewayne of Worstell were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Welch.
Tommy Gasaway spent Sunday visiting William McKoun of Ada, sharing time and conversation in a quiet civic visit.
Mrs. Glen Cornell Mrs. Boyd Ponder Mrs. Emma Thomas and Mrs. W L McKinley shopped in Ada Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch Gayle and Donald Ray spent Sunday in Tulsa visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller and family and Mr and Mrs Milburn Miller and their relatives.
Mrs Gene Lopez and Mrs Carol Johnson visited Mrs Pat Crawford in Pauls Valley Friday for a social call and conversation.
Mrs Glen Cornell sustained a splinter in her hand requiring medical care. She visited a doctor where the splinter was removed.
The Home Demonstration Club held its annual Achievement Day on Friday December 2 at the First Baptist Church in Ada. The event featured recognition of outstanding members installation of officers and progress reports with each club voting for its top member. Mrs George Pitt named outstanding member of the Vanoss Club and Mrs A J McCullar received the outstanding secretary award from Miss Martha Mote County Agent. Those from Vaness included Mrs Alene Miller Mrs A H Neel Mrs Geneva McCullar Mrs W T Gasaway Mrs Belle Pitt and Mrs Louise Welch.
The Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Howard Welch on Wednesday December 7 for its annual Christmas party. New officers were installed for the coming year by Miss Mote.
A simple method to bake eggs in custard cups. Butter cups, add an egg, pour a spoon of cream, and bake in hot water until firm. Season with salt pepper and paprika. Add tiny buttered croutons for a crisp finishing touch.
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