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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
4
Newly elected state legislators visit Governor Gary to fill patronage jobs at the penitentiary. The piece argues the spoils system remains entrenched, despite calls for merit-based exams, noting how turnover and mediocrity persist while democracy persists. A Texas headwear designer jokes about bigger children's hats, implying regional quirks.
A reflective December 30 1956 Catholic study describes the coming of the new heavens and earth. It contrasts present life with a future free of death and sin, anticipates direct divine presence, and invites readers to anticipate foretastes of glory through faith and the Spirit. The piece is released by Community Press Service.
Manufacturers embed millions of tough opaque mineral granules into asphalt-coated felt to shield roofs from sun drying and extend life. The granules also provide color to the shingles.
In Oklahoma the seller remains liable when a buyer assumes a mortgage. Henry Jones sold his home for 15090 with a 10000 mortgage, and the buyer proposed taking over payments for a 5000 cash difference. Years later arrears triggered a bank suit. Henry faced possible payoff if the sale failed and the buyer was insolvent. A release from the bank would clear Henry, but banks rarely grant it without buyer creditworthiness, FHA or GI loan concerns, and a declining market could leave the seller liable even after years.
A special Christmas program by the Leaguers was followed by Rev Muril Wilson delivering the message. The column lists family gatherings in Ada Byng Owl Creek and nearby towns, school vacation notices, visitors, deaths, and local accidents. Santa visited the school program, and J L Roper died in an Ada hospital with services at the Gakman church.
Ada area residents shared holiday visits with relatives in Watonga White Sands Bowie Tex and Vamoosa. A wedding occurred at a bride s brother s home near Ada with Curtis Hogue officiating and a reception following. Local families including the Nances Lancaster Pen dergrass and Lillard were noted with dinner visits and church services in Ada and Wilson.
Mrs S J Markley recounts the Jesse community Christmas events. Santa visited the First Methodist Church program in Stonewall with gifts and fruit, aided by local ladies. A large decorated tree, choir, and carols preceded a community take in supper on New Year’s Eve. Other notes cover the Haunt Hole annual party at the McGeehee home with gift exchanges and refreshments for local families.
Mrs Eliza Barrett and family gather as Gerald and Sonny Durant visit Muskogee relatives. Wade and Worthy kin join early Christmas celebration with turkey and trimmings. Pleas ant Hill Methodist children stage a pantomime of the nativity with Santa ending the program. Ada visitors and local families share Christmas Day dinners and kinfolk gatherings across multiple households.
A list of marriage notices shows John Blanchard aged 18 from Tupeio wed Pat Davis 16 of Ada. Ronald E Harding 21 Ada married Ella Mae Colbert a Ada. Charles Pack Maud tied with Virginia Hale 18. Jackie Farmer 22 Reed Okla wed Tommie Wilson 11 Ada. Timmie Wilson 27 Stonewall wed May Swindell 25 Stonewall. James M Melee 21 Ada wed Jessatine Marcum 18 Ada. James Hill 28 Ada wed Shirley Neely 21 Allen. Ronald Wilkerson 22 Ada wed Martha Sue 18 Ada. John EF Ray 25 Hoff wed Juanta Coffey 29 Ana.
County Judge Fred Andrews approved a beer license for H. D. Managan at The Zar Hop 1904 North Broadway after no protests were raised. An application by L. R. Easterling for Steve's Package Store 310 North Townsend was filed Wednesday. The text also notes forestry acreage and ladder safety reminders.
A potpourri of 1950s concerns covers taxes and government accountability with humor and scrutiny. It highlights tax pains, graft fears, and calls for frank government honesty from leaders. The drought dampens national outlook, while cities suffer retail losses and rainfall shortages. Basketball season and a major cement plant project frame local economic buzz as infrastructure and industry grow.
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