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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1956

Page

2

Vets Turn To Radioisotopes For Treatment

STILLWATER The Oklahoma Veterinary Medicine Association will host a January 9 10 meeting in Tulsa to explain radioisotope use in animal treatment at Oklahoma A M College. Dr Newton B Tennille radiologist at A M will present Diagnostic Radiology with 50 slides and Use of Radioisotopes in Veterinary Medicine. He will also join the Kansas Veterinary Medicine Association program in Hutchinson February 6 7 to cover Radiology and General Practice.

Stillwater Oklahoma A&m College Oklahoma Veterinary Medicine Association Tulsa Newton B. Tennille School of Veterinary Medicine A&m Kansas Veterinary Medicine Association Hutchinson

Factors Behind Rise In U S Food Marketing Costs 1940-1955

The USDA analysis links the 53 percent decline to 41 percent in 1955 to higher marketing costs since 1945. Wage rates, freight, packaging, fuel, rents, and taxes rose sharply while output per hour grew. Net profits in big food firms stayed flat as volume increased, boosting the marketing bill from 9 billion in 1940 to 32 billion in 1955.

Benson

Johnson Families Gather for Holidays at Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson hosted both sons and their families for the holidays. Herbert Johnson and daughter Joyce Ann of Washington, D. C., and J. T. Johnson and son Dwayne of Duncan shared the season at the family home. Buddy Garrett and daughter Joleta visited with Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra one night last week.

C. T. Johnson Herbert Johnson Joyce Ann Washington, D. C J. T. Johnson Dwayne Duncan Herbert Buddy Garrett Joleta Thelma Jean Garrett Sondra

Mrs Rae Garrett Visits Family in Three States

Mrs Rae Garrett returns home after a week visiting her three oldest children and their families from Terminal Texas Long Beach California and Hobbs New Mexico. She spent most nights with Leon and Cheryl Sue Penny in Terminal before returning with her daughter Mrs Tip Vandever. John McDonald remains ill at home and unable to sit up hoping for recovery.

Rae Garrett Leon Garrett Cheryl Sue Penny Terminal Tex R. T. Garrett Bobby Dickey Jan Long Beach Calif Jack Vandever Paula Kay Hobbs N. M Leon Tip Vandever

Sister-in-law visit and late church service noted

Mrs Rae Garrett hosted her sister-in-law Mrs Effie Morris since Thursday noon. They attended Bible Baptist Church services Saturday night which lasted past midnight.

Rae Garrett Effie Morris The Bible Baptist Church

Oklahoma City Family Visits During Christmas Holidays

Mr. and Mrs. Orlis Martin along with their daughters visited the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray, in Oklahoma City.

Orlis Martin Oklahoma City Oren Gray

Bennetts Lose Home in Thursday Fire

Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett suffered a devastating house fire last Thursday with most clothing and possessions destroyed. neighbors offered help as the couple begins to recover from their loss.

Frank Bennett

Fire damage and community updates in Center

The blaze damaged furniture with the cause thought to be a spark from a wood stove. The Bennetts moved to Mrs. Pearl Horton’s place. Center church saw 18 attendees as Bro. Grover Keeling preached both sermons. The McDonalds’ baby remains in hospital but is gaining weight. his diet remains a challenge.

Bennetts Center Community Church Grover Keeling Jack McDonald

Christmas visitors to the Tom Murphy home

Guests over the Christmas holidays include Mr. and Mrs. Bill Butcher and family of Wichita Kansas Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beller and boys Mrs Irene Mouiser and Pauline Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Sullivan and family all of Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs Roy Boatmer of McAlester and Mr. and Mrs Walter Boatmer of Pryor.

Tom Murphy Bill Butcher Wichita Kan Jack Beller Irene Mouiser Pauline Elbert Sullivan Oklahoma City Roy Boatmer McAlester Walter Boatmer Pryor

Deathridge family visit over the weekend in Seminole

Mr and Mrs George Deathridge visited with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Marshburn of Seminole over the weekend.

George Deathridge Mrs. Marshburn Seminole

Deathridge Couple Lose Well Bucket Friday

Mr and Mrs George Deathridge dropped their well bucket in their well Friday leading to ongoing water troubles for their household.

George Deathridge

Alameda Family Visits During Christmas Holidays

Mr and Mrs John Henry and their children of Alameda California visited with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Leon Henry Joe and Rita and two sisters and their families Mr and Mrs Vance Price and Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett and other relatives through the Christmas holidays.

John Henry Alameda, Calif Leon Henry Joe Rita Vance Price Robert Bennett

Voss Dame Visits Daughter and Family for Church

Brother Voss Dame visited his daughter and family Mr and Mrs Evert Escue Roberta Roger and Linda Sue and attended church services with them.

Bro. Voss Evert Escue Roberta Roger Linda Sue

Henson Visits McDonald Couple Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald Sunday afternoon. Mrs McDonald was not feeling well.

Fred Henson Neal McDonald McDonald

Gray family gathers for Christmas Day reunion

Mr and Mrs Oren Gray host a Christmas Day gathering with their children and spouses listed: Thurman Gray family from Seminole, Fred Gray family, Vernon Gray family from Oil Center, Orlis Martin with two girls, Lawrence Lane from Oklahoma City, and Kenneth Cole with son from Connerville.

Oren Gray Thurman Gray Seminole Fred Gray Vernon Gray Oil Center Orlis Martin Lawrence Lane Oklahoma City Kenneth Cole Connerville

Dinner with Garrett Burk family and guests

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sandra dined Sunday with Sandra’s parents Mr and Mrs Hank Burk. The scene centered on a large turkey and trim mings.

Pug Garrett Sandra Hank Burk

Pleas Sutton Remains Hospitalized After Truck Crash

Mr. Pleas Sutton, injured in a truck accident some time ago, continues hospital care. The report notes he remains admitted with unspecified injuries and status not disclosed.

Mr. Pleas Sutton

Herbert Johnson Rewires Pug Garrett’s House

Herbert Johnson has worked on Pug Garrett’s residence for the past week, handling electrical rewiring tasks and related repairs.

Herbert Johnson Pug Garrett

New Year Gathering Attended by Local Residents

Those visiting and watching the old year out with Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett Saturday night included Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis and son Bobby Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brendle Mr and Mrs Pod Law Mr and Mrs Joe Beavers and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Standridge.

Pug Garrett Walter Lewis Bobby Kenneth Brendle Pod Law Joe Beavers Kenneth Standridge

Fellowship Meeting Plans relocation 12 miles north of Asher

A well attended Monday night Fellowship meeting featured five or six visiting preachers. If weather permits next Monday night the gathering will move to the church 12 miles north of Asher where Bro McCailup serves as pastor.

Center Community Church Asher Bro. McCailup

Garretts Visit Daughter Billie McNair in Ada

Mr and Mrs N C Garrett visited with their daughter Billie Mc Nair of Ada Monday.

N. C. Garrett Billie McNair Ada

Subscriptions to ADA WEEKLY Offered by Rae Garrett

The notice invites new or renewal subscriptions to the ADA WEEKLY and provides a contact, Mrs. Rae Garrett, at the phone number 9503-1-2 for details and signups.

ADA Weekly Rae Garrett

Pecan Grower Montgomery Prefers Hand Clearing Over Dozers

A farmer known as Montgomery clears Brushy Acres by hand rather than using bulldozers. He preserves scattered pecan trees, foresees grafting future seedlings, and plans 55 more acres of pecans while noting that stumps and hollows vanish without re-growth.

Montgomery

Selecting Chicks for Strong Egg Production and Market Fit

Skelton emphasizes breed choice aligned with market needs, noting White Leghorns suit egg markets for high production and white shells. He advises buying 125 sexed chicks per 100 hens for layers, or 250 straight-run chicks, to cover mortality and pullet culling.

Skelton

Training in 35 trades at Okmulgee A&M College

The Okmulgee Oklahoma A and M College branch offers 35 trade trainings for the second semester directed by Keith Covelle. Classes begin January 9 with new students admitted during the enrollment period from January 5 to February 4.

Okmulgee Oklahoma A&m College Keith Covelle

Colbert District Votes to Annex to Byng District

Colbert patrons approve annexation to Byng by 78 to 25 votes in a Friday election. Order of annexation to be posted January 3 and final January 13. No major school term changes expected. superintendent Norman C. Mitchell notes Colbert enrollment around 40 and praises principal Vivian Comer and teacher Edna Mae Hart.

Colbert Byng Norman C. Mitchell Mitchell Board of Education Vivian Comer Edna Mae Hart

Frisco’s Stonewall Era Recalled in Historic Home Tale

The Truax family's Frisco home once stood in Stonewall I T when the town had seven stores a blacksmith shop hotel drug store church and schoolhouse pool hall masonic lodge and more The old Governor Byrd home remains and Stonewall moved three miles east becoming Frisco later Old Town and then Frisco proper.

George H. Truax Frisco Stonewall I. T Indian Territory Oddfellows Governor Byrd Old Town

ASC Sets Upaerial Spray and Erosion Control Measures

Construction plans include dam or reservoir for livestock water, permanent soil waterways to dispose of excess water, terraces to deter erosion, diversion terraces ditches or dikes to redirect runoff to protected outlets, and vegetative cover programs for winter protection and to replace crop land in 1956. Attendees urged to join listed meetings.

Sherrer

Safety guards protect hands and fingers on machinery

Do not remove any guard except to repair adjust or oil the machine then replace them when the job is completed Stop and lock the machine before guards are removed If you find a guard is broken or offers inadequate protection correct that condition It might take longer to finish a job but your chances of finishing with hands and fingers intact are better

Inside Track: Jesse Clark and the Rough Side of Early Racing

In an interview, Jesse Clark recalls brutal off the rail racing days. He explains gritty training methods for horses and jockeys, weight cutting, and tricks rivals used. Clark highlights the danger, deception, and rule bending that dominated the sport.

Jesse Clark and the horses that shaped a life

A feature on Jesse Clark, famed horseman of Stonewall, who loved riding, talked to horses, and once tamed a buckskin that always ran wide. The piece covers his daring ride, a brutal fall, and a career ending in retirement yet a lasting bond with horses.

Dave Blue Jesse Clark Clark Stonewall

Tax guide aids farmers in preparing income tax returns

A tax guide explains deductions for soil and water conservation and fertilizer expenses and shows how to compute depreciation on farm structures. The guide is available free of charge at the agent's office alongside a farm family account book for keeping records.

Do not break burn blisters cautions on infection risk

The guidance emphasizes preserving blister fluid on burn wounds as it provides a protective barrier against infection and supports natural healing.

Mack Fleming Pioneer Rancher Dies in Maxwell

Mack Fleming a longtime Maxwell rancher and store operator died at his Maxwell home Friday night from a heart attack at age 85. Funeral services were set for 2:30 p.m. at Maxwell School with burial in Maxwell Cemetery. Survived by wife Sadie Stalcup. daughters Mrs. Guy Northcutt of Purcell and Mrs. Lindsey Davidson of Ada. sons John of Lindsay Lawton and Bill Fleming of Maxwell. sister Mrs. Mattie Pratt of Maysville North Carolina. ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Mack Fleming Maxwell Maxwell School Maxwell Cemetery Marshall McMahon Fleming Paris Texas Old Fort Towson Indian Territory Pauls Valley Sadie Stalcup H. L. Norman Oklahoma Guy Northcutt Purcell Lindsey Davidson Ada John Lindsay Lawton Bill Fleming Mattie Pratt Maysville N. C

Let's Process Our Own Crops Make Our Own Machinery

A statewide campaign by farm and ranch leaders seeks to boost Oklahoma manufacturing of farm tools and the processing of state farm products. An Stillwater meeting led by former Governor Roy Turner gathered 85 leaders to discuss creating more farm related jobs, with Dr. A. E. Darlow urging local processing to sustain a balanced Oklahoma economy.

Oklahoma Stillwater Roy Turner A. E. Darlow Oklahoma A&m College

W K Young Buys Full Ownership of Local Auto Firm

W K Young acquires W F Sanders stake to take full ownership of Young Sanders Motor Co. now Young Oldsmobile Cadillac at 212 South Broadway Ada. Ted Anderson remains sales manager as the firm pledges continued high service and sales quality.

W.K. Young Ada W. K. Young W. F Bud) Sanders Young-Sanders Motor Co South Broadway Young Oldsmobile-Cadillac Young Ted Anderson Ivan J. Young First Christian Church Oklahoma City Sanders Oldsmobile Cadillac

Adan to Open Second State Textbook Depository in OKC

James M. Thompson of Ada plans a new state textbook depository in Oklahoma City two blocks west and two north of the capitol. The firm, unaffiliated with Thompson Book Co, will compete with Jasper Sipes Co and seek dealers in every county to handle adopted lists and supplements.

Oklahoma City James M. Thompson Ada Thompson Thompson Book Co State Capitol Jasper Sipes Co Oklahoma Willis Smith Sipes Houghton Mifflin Co Smith Oklahoma Education Association

Plan Your Next Vacation at Oklahoma Scenic Spots

Explore Oklahoma’s scenic spots and recreational areas for a refreshing getaway. Discover parks, lakes, trails, and natural wonders across regions offering hiking, boating, camping, and family-friendly activities. Plan ahead with map routes and seasonal highlights.

Oklahoma

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