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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

2

Christmas reflections braid history with a frontier tragedy

The piece ties seasonal musings on eternity to a historical 1835 tale of Cynthia Ann Parker and Quanah Parker, noting the Comanche and white frontier clash, the shifting grave plot at Fort Sill, and a historian’s comment on “forever” while stitching in random holiday vignettes and humor.

Manakes Texas Cynthia Ann Parker Cynthia Ann Plains Quanah Wichite Mountains Gay Quanah Parker Fort Sill Angie Debo Orever

Smith Bound over on Driving Charge

Preliminary hearing of the drunk driving second offense against Lewis Morris Humpy Smith was held in Justice of Peace court of Bert E Ratliff. Smith was bound over to district court for trial with bond set at 2000 dollars. He remained in county jail in town of bond. Charges were filed November 19 by Corrine D Rossetti.

Lewis Morris Humpy" Smith Justice of Peace Bert E. Ratliff Smith Tio Corrine D. Rossetti

Teacher Mary Christmas Revers To Regular Cards

Mary Christmas, a Lawrenceville schoolteacher, says she will mail plain Christmas cards this year after past efforts with autographed photos. In Grand Junction, Colorado, 15-year-old Larry Fasley shows trust in honesty as his wallet was returned twice with nothing missing.

Mary Christmas Lawrenceville Colo Larry Fasley

Hisaws Farm Progress Through Drought and Water Find

The Hisaw family, progressive farmers, raise Tamworth hogs and red squirrels, drill a 287 foot well delivering abundant water, and run a small farm repair shop on a 35 acre plot. Boda and family navigate summer 1956 heat with livestock care, irrigation plans, and 4 H youth in Charles and Shirley.

Boda

Vanoss FFA Expands Farm Shop and Skills Training

Vanoss FFA adds a farm repair shop and tool room to its vocational program. Members will learn machine use and repair, welding, acetylene cutting, and carpentry, with benches and a dedicated space to complete farm projects. Sandra Mundell becomes Alva's first woman police officer, a Northwestern State College sophomore from Kesston employed part time in the administrative section.

Vanoss Vanoss Fpa Alva Sandra Mundell Northwestern State College Kesston

Vaness News Highlights Local Visits and Banquet Plans

Ada area notes report Mrs. Mattie Jones of Allen visiting Frank Rogers family. visits among Burns Stonewall, McKinley, Cornell and Dunn households. Stratford residents King and Tilley gain new baby names. Vanoss School students win blanket at game. FFA-FHA banquet plans set with committees and leaders named for awards reception program and decor.

Center News Roundup From Ada Area Social Notes

Ada residents share weekend visits and greetings with family and friends. Mrs. Rae Garrett reports several neighbors and relatives stopping by, including the Garratts, Fikes, Deloziers, and Morris family members.

Center News Mrs Rae Garrett

Illness and obituaries touch local families in Bonham

Mortis remains seriously ill in hospital while Nora Reed and Bertie Escue visit ailing relatives. Hansel Burk stops by his daughter Thelma Jean Garrett for Sunday morning breakfast. plans to “get even” over dinner. Mrs. A H Jones mourns her mother Mrs. Fanni Gimlin of Bonham who died at 97, with Jones as her sole child and several grandchildren and great grandchildren surviving. Davies, Sgt Charles J Jones, and Mr and Mrs Arthur L Sunes attended services in Bonham.

Hansel Burk Thelma Jean Garrett A. H. Jones Fanni Gimlin Bonham, Tex

Safe Driving Lesson From a Frisky Team

Morris recalls a winter incident where a fresh horse team ran away on a steep hill, destroying his buggy after a stove fire. He cites speed as the main factor in accidents, noting modern cars push horsepower higher and drivers risk speed on unknown roads. He wears a 26 year old safety pin as a reminder.

Morris

Parish Chronicles of Ada Area Social Ties

In a detailed Ada region column many residents from Isaiah Isaacs to Hazel Melton and Linnie Melton share visits, church attendances, and Christmas shopping. The piece lists numerous neighbors in Gaar Corner Stratford Vanoss and nearby towns visiting, hosting, and traveling, with mentions of illness, polio shots, ball games, and a trip to Oklahoma City over various days.

Woman Sentenced on Drunk Driving

Ada County records show Connie Dillahunty appeared in county court for sentencing on two counts of drunken driving. She initially pleaded innocent on October 1, then changed to guilty on December 10. Judge Fred Andrews sentenced her to 10 days in jail and a 150 dollar fine.

Connie Lucille Dillanunty Ada Fred Andrews Connie Dillahunty Iail

Byng Girls and Boys Lead Weekend County Games

The Byng girls rolled 54 6 over Van Buren Ark with Rebecca Kaiser scoring 40 and Compton 36. Byng boys lost 61 55 to Calera, Hart 22 and Walker 23 leading T the Longhorns 45 25 win for Stonewall and 37 35 for their girls over Latta.

Byng Tushka Bertha Teague Rebecca Kaiser Cambert Byng Boys Kessinger Maloy Greenwood Bullard Underhill Buck- Wall Stonewall Boys Roff Stratford Shirley Stinson Stratford Boys Stephens Byng Girls van Buren, Ark Rebecca Kais Compton van Buren Calera Walker Hart Lula Francis Ruth Wofford Ken Fortner Hoff Fitzhugh Willie Dansby Stonewall Latta Longhorns Buck Wall Hod Vaness Rebecca Kaisec Pirate Boys Maley

Boggy River Study Party Members Named In Report

Boggy continued notes list Jack Adair engineer and Clarence Fly hydrologist from the State Federal Soil Conservation Service along with John Baker and Joe Ragsdale engineers from the Indian Service. Charlie Evans SCS district conservationist and Fish and Wildlife Service representatives also attended. Local men included Dave Roberts chairman of the Upper Clear Boggy Conservancy District and Willard E.B. Rhynes secretary treasurer.

Jack Adair Clarence Fly State Federal Soil Conservation Service John Baker Joe Ragsdale The Indian Service Charlie Evans SCS Fish and Wildlife Service Dave Roberts Upper Clear Boggy

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