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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
4
A reflective essay argues modern science misreads the Bethlehem star. It contrasts ancient Wise Men and shepherds with contemporary astronomers who seek rational explanations for a miraculous event. The piece asserts the star’s meaning transcends its physical nature, symbolically shining through Christmas generations.
A modern legend imagines angels debating why God should visit Earth and how he would come. The tale concludes that God enters the world not in glory but as a humble child born to a poor couple, choosing human pathways over splendor to reach all people.
An advisory piece explains that refunds and exchanges are generally courtesy practices, not legal obligations. Consumers should seek written promises when dealing with unknown merchants, and understand that store policies usually control timing and deposits while the law protects against misrepresentation or defective goods. It also notes ongoing local holiday activities and community updates.
The Justin GA's and RA's held their annual Christmas party on Thursday evening December 13 with carols at the Y followed by gift exchange and refreshments at the church. Attendees included Barbara Beller David Eaton Jerry Deveny Tom Crabtree Sharon Harrell Kay Stephens Mildred Sims Donna Kay Smith Elen Barbee Darla Lee Piatt Thompson Earlene Flowers Pat Duty Elsie Medcalf Richard Madcalf Tom McNeil Larry Deveny Jimmy Edwards Gail Duty Visitors were Mrs. Burch and Albert Flowers. Wednesday is school day around Ahloso School with final inspection of the new building scheduled. Vacations run from December 21 to January 2 1957 and moving in will occur during the holidays. Abloso basketball teams beat Latts in a conference game Monday morning. girls won by a large margin.
Deputy Sam Dew investigated a 6:30 p m Monday accident on the Ada Allen road near Boggy Bridge. A deer darted into the southbound lane at about 50 mph, smashing the grill but not seriously injuring the car. Virgil Williams helped skin the animal and the venison was turned over to Byng Orphans Home per state law. the buck dressed 80 to 100 pounds.
Mrs Simon Fatton reports a new granddaughter for Mr and Mrs Prank Hitt named Shirley Ann Lee. The Hitts visited Shawnee to see the baby while the Forehands returned from Oklahoma City after visiting ill relatives. Mrs Reddick and Raymond Forehand aided by meeting the Forehands in Wayne due to car trouble. The Forehands later left by bus for Oklahoma City. Mrs Forehand prepared supper as the family readied to travel home.
Readers record visits and family events across Stonewall area. Evelyn Mendenhall Glenn Hendryx of Dallas joined Jim and Sid Marshall for a meal. Una Lee and the Wests family moved back and a daughter enrolled in Stonewall School. Clarence Crowell hosted relatives, and Sunnyvale, California travelers left after a weekend visit. Early Christmas dinners were held by C. J. Waldroup and family to beat holiday traffic. Antholene Johnson and Sandra are noted in social lines.
Baylis attended the Intermediate Christmas party at Cecil and Bullard home in Stonewall where girls made candy and date nut loaf and enjoyed the party. Numerous visits and trips are noted including Antholene Johnson and Teddy Scribner with Arthur Johnson in Rot Springs Arkansas. Gae Von Langley spent the weekend with grandparents the Minors. Mrs Langley cares for Kitt Kim Meyers at Valley View Hospital. Langley teaches at Vamoosa. Several local families visited the Minors and Daniel family members over the weekend. Jerry Sid Marshall from Woodlake California arrived for Christmas and attends Sequoia College. The Pattons and Marshalls visited. A Sunday school Christmas party was held at Ora Sharp’s house with the Forehands attending.
Leonard Cross aged 19 in Stuart weds Ethel Moffet 19 of Gertie. Charlie J. Davis 24 from Wewoka marries Mary J. Grege 18 of Wewoxs. Carmie EB. Jay 46 of Charlotte North Carolina weds Virginia Holland 34 of Davis. L A Fleming 57 of Seminole weds Lucy Burgett 49 of Seminole. Connie Wood 18 of Ada weds Beth Mocce 18 of Ada. Robert Dennington 21 of Ada weds Martha Ritchie 18 of Ada.
A reader suggests slicing Jeffover baked ham and arranging it on a serving dish. Ring the ham with watercress to complement other salad greens and serve with deviled eggs.
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