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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
2
A satirical piece mocks pickle health scare claims claiming laughter defeats humbug while listing absurd statistics. The spoof argues pickles cause wars obesity cancers and accidents and notes vast acreage and high per person consumption.
Kenneth Hendrix, listed in fair condition at Valley View Hospital, was injured during an escape from Pontotoc County jail. He and Carl Wayne Simmons used jail keys to unlock cells, slid from the courthouse roof, and fell. A passerby found Hendrix near the courthouse front, took him to his mother’s Ada home, and then to the hospital. Simmons returned to custody later.
The article urges buying quality certified seed from reputable dealers. It notes climate and soil fit, warns against bargain seeds, and cites Nebraska tests showing certified seed out-yielding uncertified by about 12 percent over three years. Certification ensures germination, purity, and disease resistance, boosting profits.
An 10 inch standing warrior figure painted on porous sandstone puzzles researchers. Dating is impossible without damage to the piece and the origin remains uncertain. The WEEKLY seeks information on the painting and similar examples to identify its authorship and meaning.
Ada reports a quiet start to 1963 with January’s traffic toll unchanged at one. Three municipal court filings include assault and battery against Forrest Simpson and public drunkenness charges for Tarzan Davis and Robert L. Wilson, all entering not guilty pleas.
The passage catalogs a mosaic of quirky place names such as Forty One Turkey Ford Red bird Eagle City Eagletown Bushy Head and Ul tima Thule Latin for City at the end of the world, noted near Kaw City and the Oklahoma Arkansas border with references to other locales like Featherstrow and Wild horse.
An extension publication titled Landscape Plant Materials for Oklahoma was prepared to aid landscape plant selection and use. The booklet covers information on about 150 trees shrubs vines and related plants and copies are available for 50 cents at the county agent's office.
Correspondent one mile west of the Hart community is welcomed to the WEEKLY staff and is hoped to remain with the paper for some time.
Ninety attended Pentecostal Holiness Church services as Rev. Oscar Moore led morning worship and Rev. Carl Denham led evening praise. A revival begins Wednesday under Rev. Don Derich’s direction with all invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Junior Muck and children of Albuquerque spent a week with Mrs. Muck's mother Mrs. Nannie Cox. Mrs. Clinnie Crow and Mrs. Minnie Lewis visited George Lewis's home. Walter Lewis's family visited Fort Worth to see son Bobby in the Air Force. Minnie Lewis and Clinnie Crow took a business trip to Purcell. Eddie Hayes joined his mother there for holidays. J S Lane and son Johnny plus Douglas Kendall visited Phoenix relatives. Floyd Vanlandingham and children from Perryton Texas spent the week with Bert Jones's family and visited his mother in McAlester. Clive Jared and family of Broken Arrow and Don Cooley and children of Ochelata also called.
Mr and Mrs O'Dell Jones moved last week to Perryton Texas. O Dell was formerly employed by Lake Oil Company. We wish Mr and Mrs Jones happiness in their new home. Mr and Mrs Jack Perrine and son Willie and Mr and Mrs Albert Crow visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Saturday night. Don McGalliard spent Sunday and Monday with Eddie Hayes. Mrs Clinnie Crow visited Mrs Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Saturday and Eddie Hayes returned.
Mrs. Edith Cook spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Cook and their family in Oklahoma City. She visited Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hames in Blackwell, and spent time with her brother Roy Roddy and family in Ponca City.
Mrs Edith Cook visited Sunday and had dinner with Mr Loyd Garner and wife in Seminole. The Garners are formerly of Oil Center.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton along with Chris and Beverly Sutton and Mrs Agnes Rutledge welcomed Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton for Christmas Day dinner at their home.
Little Johnna Patton of Oklahoma City visits her aunt Mrs. Clareta Gray this week. Rodney Gray spent Monday night with Dale Gray and attended a watch party with others.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Mr and Mrs Steve Gray dined Sunday with Vernon Gray family. Cal Pennington and Norman visited Bill Pierce family. Piercees hosted Albert Earl Pierce and children in Midwest City for supper. David Pennington Leon Roberts and Wayne Pierce stayed with grandparents Bill and Edna Pierce. Vernon Gray Christmas dinner with Owen Gray in Center. Emmett DelLamirs holiday visit Camden Arkansas. Billy Robertson and Tamra visited DelLamirs Friday. Audie Pinley visited Nannie Cox Thursday night. Leonard Holloway visited Cox Sunday. Paula Tucker stayed Thursday with grandparents Melvin and ____ Booth.
A 14 year old named Mike Gray enjoys working on his Model A Ford and demonstrates notable mechanical skill. His hands on hobby showcases early automotive talent in youth.
Tamra and Elbert Hartless along with Marvin and Bea Robertson joined Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brendle and Jonathan for a shared supper on Tuesday night.
Mrs Pat Tucker and daughter from Bartlesville visited Mrs Colene Robertson on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Billy Robertson and Tamra visited Mr and Mrs Delbert Tucker and children Fitzhugh Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and girls Paula and Tonya had supper Saturday night with his mother Ollie Tucker.
Mr and Mrs Bob Lewis of Madison Wisconsin and Mrs Frank Lewis visited Midwest City guests Mr and Mrs Paul Roberts. They toured the Roberts new home and viewed additional houses for sale. Mrs Vera Loving joined the group for the afternoon activities.
Wanda Dean of Midwest City spent Christmas with Joe Ann and Jeanette Dean and Mr and Mrs Paul Roberts in Bowling Green Ohio. Miss Dean left Wednesday morning for Bowling Green where she is employed as a teacher in the public schools.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis hosted over the holidays their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bob Lewis of Madison Wisconsin. The Lewises are teachers at the University of Madison. They visited friends in Dallas and New Orleans before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Evans and children of Oklahoma City spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Alva Evans. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Jack Harris and children of Oklahoma City Mrs Frank Lewis Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington Lawton and Mr and Mrs Jerry Evans and children of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Robert Boddy and two young daughters from Loving ton N M arrived in Stonewall to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs P H Boddy Also visiting were Mrs Boddy s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Grover Brown of Centraloma The Boddy couple departed Monday morning Mr and Mrs Simon Sealey of Del City visited Christmas Eve with friends and relatives including Corky Brashier family Lula and Mrs Sealey later visited the Boddy home The Sealeys left Stonewall about ten years ago
Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas and two sons Woodward spent Christmas week with her aunt and family Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry They also visited her brother Glen Hendrix and Mr and Mrs Dickie Hendrix and son of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Richard Davis visiting Ada from California went to Stonewall Saturday night to see Mrs Clara Murphy and the Ganus family. Mrs Davis, formerly Phylis Murphy, and Jerry Lou Ganus now Newberry attended school together at Stonewall. The couple plans to settle in Oklahoma City where he will join an insurance firm. They have a six year old daughter Paula.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Burns and son Como Texas visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Scott and family Thursday. Sam Murphy Tulsa also visited in the Scott home Thursday. They were all here for funeral services of their uncle Wayne Murphy.
Rev and Mrs James Edwards and their children visited relatives in Russellville Arkansas for Christmas. Edwards serves as pastor of the Nazarene Church.
Visiting relatives from California joined Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley for Christmas at Holdenville. Additional guests from nearby towns included the Shan nons of Seminole Walker family Lilley residents and others totaling 35 at dinner. Extra visitors followed on Wednesday including Evelyn Sparksman and Roy Williamson among Ada and Tishomingo residents.
Mrs J E Flaherty and daughters Bridget and Mary visited Mrs Howard Ganns and family and Mrs Jack McNutt Sunday. The girls will return to Sacred Heart College Wichita Kan Jan 7. Mrs Flaherty has sold the family home here to Mr and Mrs Robinson Tupelo following Mr Flaherty's death.
The Ada Weekly News acknowledges a renewal subscription from Mr and Mrs P F Lillard thanking them for continued support.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Woods and children joined Mrs. Claud Woods and Mrs. Aminda Phillips and their kin for Christmas holi days. Saturday dinner united many relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ryal Oklahoma City and grandchildren. Thirty eight total ate at Mrs. Phillips home with nieces, nephews and extended families from Fort Worth Ardmore Tupelo and Stonewall.
Mrs P F Lillard has returned home following another stay at Valley View Hospital. The community wishes her a speedy recovery from her illness.
Weekend visitors at the Gibson home hosted extended family including Mr and Mrs F L Gibson Ruth, Mr and Mrs Pete Gibson Scotty Stonewall, Mr and Mrs Coy Gibson Guyman, Mr and Mrs Troy Gibson Cindy Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott Fitzhugh, Mrs Jesse Epperson Tony Cheryl Holdenville, Mr and Mrs John Gibson Johnnie Yukon, Mr and Mrs Bill Elliott and Mr and Mrs W C Elliott Atoka and Mr and Mrs James EI-
Mrs. Bob West extends thanks to Mrs. Minnie Baugh for subscribing to the paper for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bryant hosted all their children and grandchildren over the holidays. Fort Worth visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Canada and others, visiting Canada and Canadas.
Mr and Mrs Cadis Marshall along with Paul Raymond Loyd and Sennett spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Claud Stewart visiting Mr Marshall’s daughter and her family.
Mrs. Minnie Baugh hosted her granddaughter Miss Mable Caperton of Lakeland Florida and her friend Miss Felicia West of Miami Florida over the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Robert West welcomed visitors Sunday from Oklahoma City, their son in law and his children Franklin Davis Deonna and Tony.
The Cedar Grove church reported a well attended Sunday service with 51 worshippers present.
Mr and Mrs Odis Fountain of Hobbs New Mexico returned home after spending Christmas with Fountain's sisters Mrs Bob West and Mrs Oadis Marshall.
Mr and Mrs Robert West hosted a large family gathering over Christmas with their children and 15 grandchildren. Barbara Corbett stayed Thursday night with Shirley West. Shirley returned to Allen and they spent Friday in Holdenville.
The record notes the death of Mrs Earnest Keith a former resident of Francis. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Oklahoma City for the deceased. Monroe Chism has been ill but shows some improvement at this time.
Mr and Mrs Chett Tigert receive an unexpected Christmas visit from son Charles and his family from Albuquerque New Mexico and grandson Larry with his family in Oklahoma City bringing holiday joy to the household.
The text notes that a number of bacteria cause mastitis and that nitrofuran agents used to treat diseases in humans and animals are closely related to these bacteria.
In Yellowstone National Park during the summer of 1962 bear proof lids on garage cans resisted all attempts by grizzlies to remove them.
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