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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
2
The report notes a hospital stay for a local official with an ulcer. His brother and R. D. Brooks will run the school bus route during his illness, ensuring continued service to students.
Mrs Lois Clifford and John attended dinner with Mr and Mrs Charles Leader, Diana and Donna Kay on Wednesday, hosting Rollen Duncan of Allen.
Mr and Mrs George Stewart of Ada report their son Greg Stewart burned the side of his face after slipping against a bathroom heater. Mrs Stewart is Wanda Faye Glover, formerly of the local community.
Lula grade girls won their game at Fitzhugh on Thursday while the boys fell to Fitzhugh in a separate matchup.
Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston Tony and Carolyn of Ada attend ed the pie supper at Lula Monday night. A D Brown and C D Welchel auctioned the pies off.
M. L. Thompson remains hospitalized in Sulphur as a patient report notes continued medical care and observation.
Mrs Walter Brooks spent Saturday night with Mrs Donald Brooks. Walter Brooks and Mrs Liddie Reed visited a brother of Mrs Reed at Lexington. They visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks.
Mrs. Ethelyn Dennis, a schoolteacher, is organizing a Christmas program for next week using pupils from all eight grades. The event highlights student participation across the grades in a community school setting.
Latta couple headed to Oklahoma City for the State H D Council meeting had a flat at Galey, then a second flat five minutes later in open country. A passerby fixed the first tire, a woman from McComb gave a ride to Ada, where they called a neighbor to fetch them.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Young Adult and Adult classes held a Christmas party and gift exchange hosted by Mrs. Gus Graham. Mrs. Wesley Brantley led games and Christmas carols with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Lee Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shortus Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Coy Shortus, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Presley, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brantley, Mrs. Bob Shortus, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Graham.
Ila Pevehouse praises Oakman 4H Club members for a good record as boys and girls participate in club activities and exhibits.
Boys and girls attending the achievement banquet at the college received certificates or awards. The December 4H meeting was held in the school gymnasium with Mr. Black and Mrs. Stettler guiding the group. Mrs. Settler helped 4H girls make ribbon bows. includes notes on the Hogue family and Scotty Hogue’s asthma.
Two primary pupils celebrated birthdays last week with Melvin Manuel turning 7 and Keith Barnes turning 8. Keith was absent on his birthday due to illness.
Hershell Hampton enjoyed a Sunday birthday with family in Ada. His mother Mrs Hampton his sister Patricia and sister's husband Mr and Mrs Arence Barnett hosted a meal with Larry and Paula Sueard joining the birthday dinner.
Mrs. C. H. Hampton and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Benny Hampton visited in Oklahoma City where Benny underwent surgery last Wednesday. Benny’s husband Mr. Buddy Sanders and their child were also mentioned as part of the Ada family circle. Mrs Avanell Barnett will undergo several throat gland treatments after returning home to Ada. The Hampton children Patricia Hershell and the babies stayed with Flora Hampton and Wyvona McAdams in Ada while Mrs. Hampton was away, as Mr. Hampton works nights and helps with morning drop offs.
Visiting a while Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass were Dr. George Stephens and Dr. James Thomas of Ada and Marion Lancaster. Gary Pendergrass, Ada, spent Friday night and Saturday with his grandparents.
Clifford Anson traveled to Wichita Kansas on Thursday and accompanied his father A J Anson to visit brother Tom Anson's family for a few weeks Clifford returned home in the afternoon. The elder Anson had been visiting for several weeks.
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone and children of Vaness visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson with Sue and Kay for Sunday dinner, sharing time with the Anson family.
Mrs Clifford Anson attended the Avon Christmas party at the Aldridge Hotel in Ada. She recently became an Avon representative for the area and invites local residents to buy Avon cosmetics from her.
Roy White spent the weekend in Stroud visiting his sister Mrs William Wasd and a brother Mr and Mrs E K White.
Visiting Sunday included Mr and Mrs Murray Smith Mrs Sarah Carter Mrs Jim Williams and companions Joe Kirby and their friend Oddie Carter all of the area.
Mrs Ruby Jones visited Ada on Monday accompanied by her mother Mrs Mintie Morrison and sister Mrs Ollie Allen and family.
Rev. Scott W. Jones delivered the morning and evening sermons at Happyland Freewill Baptist Church on Sunday December 4.
Mrs. Leo Moore recalls speaking by phone with her parents from California this Saturday. The birthday call was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Greene, celebrating Mrs. Moore's birthday on the same day.
Oakman residents attended Fridays basketball game between Byng and Latta. Mrs. Clifford Anson Kay and Sue, Mrs. Leo Moore Sharon, Shirley and Scottie, and Vernon Pevehouse accompanied others to the Latta venue.
Mrs Ruby Jones spoke by phone with Mrs Lynn Van Horn of Ada on Friday. The Van Horns were en route from Texas to California visiting relatives and left Ada Sunday. They once lived in Francis and attended Oakman church regularly.
Harold McKay, born October 15, 1869 in Sugartree Tennessee, died recently. Funeral at Becker Funeral Home Lawton at 10 a.m. Friday officiated by Harold McKay with graveside at 3:30 p.m. in Caddo. Survived by daughter Mrs Roy Marshall Hugo son Lt. Col. (Ret.) Howard P. Rice Lawton three grandchildren two great grandchildren.
The 1961 upland cotton acreage allotment totals are explained as one farm share per operator from a national 182 million acre cap. Local polling across communities A to H shows votes for the program with Allen in G recording 13 yes votes and Lula in H reporting three yes and one no.
The highest herd average gain among Herefords went to Dr. Harvey Price of Ada. Price also led dual gain at 3.93 daily. Jerry Goree of Roff had a Hereford with 2.58 average gain. A bull posted 2.94. In Angus, Guy Shipe of Ada and C. H. Moore of Stonewall tied at 2.57, Carlton Corbin of Fittstown at 2.83 with a high individual average of 3.75. Next weighing day set for January 6, 1961.
The car occupants escaped a flood inside the car after waters rose around the motor. Mrs. Holloway, once the vehicle was at safety, opened the door and then managed to start her compact car by stepping on the starter, seemingly unharmed.
The pursuit of a wooden crosstie replacement remains unresolved as roughly 2,500 patents have been issued in the field, yet the traditional wooden tie continues to dominate.
Omar, a Palestine refugee, discusses Jordan exam rigor and the fate of youths who fail at ninth and twelfth grades. Tjon reports Surinam's tropical economy, bauxite exports, and multilingual schooling as a melting pot with no race prejudice. The visitors plan to depart Saturday with study stays through late 1961.
The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture lists cash wheat at 1.79 to 1.87 per bushel regionally, broilers at 15 to about 21 cents live/dressed, eggs steady with large 40 to 52 cents, fowl meat 5 to 23 cents per pound, and butterfat 50 to 61 cents per pound, with regional variations across towns including Guyman Enid Hobart and Watonga.
Vaughn Potter expands a walnut hulling operation using a steel rib drum to strip black walnuts and sell hulled nuts at 4 cents a pound. Pete Foster supplies the huller and buys nuts from local growers while youngsters deliver loads from county orchards. Potter reports a large crop with around 25 percent from grafted trees and ongoing purchases totaling about 100,000 pounds since early frost.
A Tuesday sale at Ada Livestock Auction Inc. saw 1,400 head sold with overall softness in some cattle classes and steadier tones in others. Prices ranged with young cows 16.00 to 18.00 for heifers, 13.00 to 16.00 for utility cows, bulls 15.00 to 17.50, stockers and feeders up to 26.00, and hogs mostly 16.00 to 17.50 for butcher lots.
George Johnson and H Claude Pitt earned blue red and red group prizes in native and seedling pecans while John N Skinner took white group honors among 600 exhibits. Homer Massey won first in Texas Prolific with Es cal Myers second in Mahans and John V Crabtree third with Western Schley. Auti McCullar exhibited Williamson in fourth. C H Hailey notes half the state show entries were native pecans as judging focused on shellout. Fifty Ada top placers moved to Stillwater show.
Ahloso members exchanged gifts followed by cake, jello, and hot chocolate. Attendees included Mrs. Keppner, Nora Ross, Mrs. W. M. Ross, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Ed West, Mrs. V. O. Magar, Mrs. Houston Duty, Mable Bowers, Ira Clifton, Ruth Davis, Mrs. Cecil Blankenship, Theta Massey, Ruby Abbott, Salina Skaggs, Ruby Howard, Mrs. Carl Watts, Ruby Hardin, Lou Wilmoth, Audrey Treas, Mrs. Becky Vail, and Mrs. Jim.
Bulls on test at Murray State College in Tishomingo showed improved average daily gains of 2.77 pounds during the second 28 day period ending December 9. Of 181 bulls tested, 35 percent gained three pounds or more daily. 27 percent of breeders represented hit the same mark. Lead Angus, Hereford, and Polled Hereford bulls are named with top daily gains and herd averages. Next test dates: January 6 weighing, March 4 completion, and March 18 sale.
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