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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
2
The article outlines Stanford’s cattle operation built on native grassland management. Key ideas include avoiding overgrazing, using deferred grazing, and expanding land under long term ownership. Stanford leverages 20 ponds and seven wells aided by the Soil Conservation Service to keep range healthy and productive.
Dowell Stanford and son Welton manage a large ranch by distributing water via windmills and 15 miles of cross fencing to steady grazing. The operation holds cattle mostly in 5800 acre blocks with around 100 head each, relying on soil and grass health for long term prosperity.
The Pontotoc County Free Fair drew 771 exhibitors with over 2000 exhibits as Otis Parker er led beef progeny testing across five counties. Hailey promoted winter cover crops pecan orchard fertilizing and new dairy and 4-H programs while hosting visitors from India and preparing for the state fair in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma A&M College announces its second annual high school science and engineering institute for juniors. June 11 to 29 1956 on the Stillwater campus. admissions by written application with principal and teacher recommendations. Last year drew 40 boys from 24 state cities and nearby Texas communities.
Yeager School schedules a Friday vote on December 30 to annex into the Byng district. The Colbert campus serves about 40 pupils with two teachers, Mrs. M. G. Comer and Mrs. J. W. Hart. Patrons warn that extensive repairs and a new water system would be needed if the school remains independent. Voting is planned at the school from 2 to 6 p.m.
The plan prescribes pre calving rations of one pound cake and 18 pounds hay or a sorghum silage mix of half pound cake half pound grain with 40 pounds silage. Post calving rations increase to one pound cake and grain, 50 pounds silage. Mineral intake should be in a sheltered box with two parts bone meal one part salt plus 5 percent cottonseed meal if needed. include a salt block. Calcium and phosphorus come from bone meal.
Students from seventh through ninth grade are invited to enter with a $500 top prize. Second and third prizes of $500 and $250 are available for college and high school divisions, and $250 and $125 for grade school. In addition, savings bonds of 100, 50, and 25 will be awarded to the top three entries in each division across six districts.
Roseberry states seven nuclear reactors are under development in the United States to generate electricity. His firm is building a pressurized water reactor near Pittsburgh expected to output 60 000 kilowatts and operate by 1957. Other reactors include boiling water, aqueous homogeneous, and sodium graphite types. The Oklahoma Statewide Electric cooperative has obtained AEC approval for civilian atomic power training and information, signaling Oklahoma may soon use atomic electricity.
Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones and their daughter Sybil Jones visited relatives in Asher Sunday morning. Mrs Demma Henderson of Ada spent Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson and family.
Mrs. Levi Sparks and her children visited Mrs. Ira Pinley on Friday. The social call highlighted neighborhood neighbors sharing updates and cordial chatter during the afternoon visit.
Oklahoma A&M College marks its eighth year of ongoing research into guided missiles. The program has evolved from initial experiments to a broader study involving propulsion guidance and targeting systems, supported by faculty and students.
On Friday night December 25 the Worstell School held a community Christmas tree program by the students. Santa distributed well-filled sacks to attendees after the performance.
Marshall Cox and Mrs. Demma Henderson spent Tuesday with Mr. Cox’s daughter and the Pinley family, including Albert Pinley.
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek in Lavoid and Berlene drew guests from Rebee including Mr and Mrs W H Hightower Mrs Gracie Hayes Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry and from Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Homer Mercer Ricky and Mike and Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones and their daughters Mary Lou and Deanna along with Mr and Mrs Farrell Jones visited Sunday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Sterling Isaacs of Ada.
Mrs Lorene Haggard and Billy Jack of Oklahoma City visited in the home of Mr and Mrs F E Duncan Monday evening.
Mrs. Virgil Meek spent Monday evening with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower, showcasing a family gathering in their home.
Legal age grooms and brides listed for multiple marriages in Ada and nearby towns. G M Blackburn and Ella Leatherman of Stratford wed. Bernard Chester Beard and Dorothy Richardson of Ada. Billy Gene Davis and Jennie Lee Sims of Ada. Kenneth Satterwhite and Ellen Mosley wed in Jones and Konawa. Donald Kaiser and Sue Canada of Ada. Yoakum Zi AG to Jeanette Burt of Ada. Each entry notes ages and locations.
A Jesse School program featured plays dialogs and music in a well filled auditorium with a Christmas tree and gifts. Women volunteers organized 180 sacks for Santa while serving a community Christmas dinner. The piece also notes church services at Pleasant Hill and a later Christmas shower for Pastor Grose.
Christmas brought sorrow to Mr and Mrs Ray Shields of Lewisville Arkansas as they buried their eldest son Raymond who died in a Venezuela gas explosion on December 12 and died December 18. He had worked for Creole Oil Co in South America and was at work at the time of the accident. The body flew to Florida and reached Seminole Saturday morning. Services were held at the First Methodist Church in Seminole with his brother A J Shields delivering the sermon. Survivors include his parents his wife and two sons a brother A J Shields of Tulsa and another brother Chief Petty Officer Leonard Shields of San Diego California.
Christmas in Jesse brings many families to reunions at George Barretts and George Pettyjohns. Relatives from Ada Wynnewood Seminole Oklahoma City and Fort Worth join in tree trimming gifts and meals. The gatherings include Harlin Weatherly Mann and Braun families with several children and spouses visiting through the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chapman and daughter Kay of McAlester were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A M Pharr on Monday.
Mark Mercer of Kersey Colorado writes to his niece Mrs C P about family matters and news from the region. The brief note reflects a personal correspondence typical of local society pages.
Wayne Truitt discovered smoke in the back seat of the family Plymouth on a Wednesday evening. The fire was extinguished with little damage and the incident was covered by insurance. Mr and Mrs D D Brannan of Ft Worth visited Truitt and Fat Truitt for two days.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Dale and children of Atoka arrived Thursday to attend the Jesse Christmas entertainment and stayed over the weekend. Weekend guests included their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Kenneth Clinton of Tulsa.
The Hant Hole community held its Christmas party and gift exchange on Friday December 16 at Mr and Mrs R A Jennings home. Guests enjoyed games cards and dominoes and were served coffee cake cookies kool aid and candy by Mrs Jennings to a long list of residents and guests including the Pharrs Garretts Durants McGeehees Praters Thomason Pharr Lindsay and Hardin City residents.
Mrs C A Thomason entertained relatives including Mrs Edgar Heatley and Mr Heatley of Mill Creek and their son Paul a Carlsbad New Mexico teacher, plus Mrs Gene Byrd from Enid with her daughter Mrs Harold Conklin and three children from Elmira New York visiting reluctantly during the holidays.
A playful reader note captures a 12-year-old granddaughter Marilyn asking why turkeys are bred with bigger breasts, joking about crossing them with a centipede to yield more drumsticks. The year starts with a lighthearted holiday greeting from the sender.
Lee Pharr remains hospitalized at Christmas but shows strong response to the latest therapy. Doctors say his recovery prospects improve markedly compared with prior illness stages.
M. and P. Drilling Co. struck drill No. 4 Thomas on Tuesday and placed it on the swab Wednesday. Drillers say the sand shows potential for another productive well.
M Legate of Idabel spent Christmas with son Buster and family then planned a trip to Coal Valley Illinois to visit daughter in law Mrs Walt Killings and her family. Their nine year old daughter, patient at Shriners Hospital Chicago, has recovering polio effects and can now walk with a walker for the first time since illness. Doctors aim to strengthen back muscles for eventual crutch walking. The Legates, plus Oklahoma relatives, shared Christmas with the girl before returning to Jesse Tuesday.
Rumors say the Jack Kifers will soon occupy their own property in Coal County. Bill Whittington may move into the Kifers’ current home and plans to sell his Continental lease three room house. Dick Truitt who bought surface rights intends to fence and stock the lease land with cattle.
Mr and Mrs Tom Nothal spent Christmas in Byng helping friends Mr and Mrs Milo Watkins mark their 50th wedding anniversary. The Watkinses are parents to two sons and two daughters, all of whom with their children were home for the day.
Mr and Mrs Ray Miller entertained kin on Christmas Day with a bang up party. Attendees included Mrs Feron Haverty of Silverton Tex Mr and Mrs Raford May Mrs Lucretia Cowan and daughter Marlena of Stonewall and Mr and
Mr and Mrs S J Markley marked their 48th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day in Terre Haute Indiana with family visiting from Wichita Kan Ada Sapulpa and Tupelo. The couple were married on Christmas Day in Terre Haute and hosted relatives including Dr J G Markley Marilyn Carol Ann Bob Jimmy Nancy Lynne and more.
The article lists numerous families visiting relatives for Christmas and weekend trips, including Humphers, Freeman, Kifer, Reynolds, Lackey, Allen, Bonis, Jones, Whittington, McCurtain, Pharr, McDonald, Weller, Stevens, Romines, Morrison, Duty, Wade, Tibbs, and Simpson. > Locations include Chickasha Elk City Kamay Atoka Ardmore Healdton Jesse Enid Buckeye Coalgate and Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Pharr and their children visited Seminole to join Mrs. Pharr’s parents Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hackler for a family reunion. Attending were Alfred Hackler and son from Wichita Falls Texas, Calvin Hackler and children from Oklahoma City, and Bobby Hackler of Seminole. It marked the first time in 14 years that all were together.
D E Romines and Joe Weller hoped Christmas could last longer as they planned a report back to a Reed Drilling Co well in Kansas. Mrs Romines and her mother in law Mrs Norbie Romines departed for Stroud Tuesday to visit at the Romines home.
A Saturday program at Pleasant Hill School delighted teachers and pupils as Santa arrived to distribute gifts and treats to the welcoming neighborhood. The event filled the school with an appreciative audience and kicked off a merry Christmas season.
Mrs. Buck Garrett reports her sister Mrs Ruby Dean Keith obtained a divorce from Charles Keith in Akron Ohio after over a year of proceedings. Custody of their child awarded to Mrs Keith. Mrs Keith and her mother Mrs Oma Murphy are former residents of Jesse.
From a 1000 pound steer only 140 pounds become steak with 55 pounds sirloin round and Porterhouse 50 pounds T bone and club 35 pounds.
High energy layer breeder rations developed by Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station poultrymen prove more efficient and practical than low energy rations, signaling a potential shift in feeding strategies for poultry operations.
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