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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
4
An essay argues science is a method not a guardian of values and tech nology drives gadgetry while the human spirit must judge worth. It urges philosophy art and religion to guide use of knowledge and cautions against trusting science to decide what matters most.
Foster Harris of the University of Oklahoma laments difficulty in naming wagon parts and common gadgets of the era. He notes early Sears Roebuck catalogs are gold for historians and asks who owns one.
A preacher explains repentance as a deep change of mind and heart, not mere remorse. True repentance shifts life from self to God and neighbor and continues as a lifelong process, aligning beliefs with actions and outworking inner change.
Advisory urges prompt first aid for cuts scratches blisters and wood slivers while doing it yourself regardless of perceived minor severity. Guidance emphasizes cleaning covering with proper bandages and seeking medical care if signs of infection or heavy bleeding appear.
Mr and Mrs Madison Foreman and daughter Virginia moved from Pleasant Hill in Coal County to the Samedan Lease where he has worked for some time. Mr and Mrs Ted Freeman of Stonewall moved to the Foreman home. Mr and Mrs W H Ray moved near Mill Creek and Mrs Lillian Alford now lives in the old Turner house. Rev Don Ford of Tulsa was guest of Rev and Mrs Ronald Ritchie and delivered the sermon at the First Methodist Church.
Mr Clarence William from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Williamson, renewing family ties and enjoying time together.
Mr and Mrs Will Taylor are at home after spending the holidays with her brother in Las Cruces New Mexico. They visited during the holidays and are resuming home life with friends and neighbors aware of their travels.
Mrs. Elsie Welch and her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tipton were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lily Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ab Anderson of California long time residents here previously were visiting friends and relatives in the area last week during a return trip.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murphy of New Mexico visit his mother Mrs. Ruby Murphy and her mother Mrs. Bynum for a few weeks, sharing time with relatives in a family visit.
Mr and Mrs Dick Robinson of Wichita Kansas spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur McCurdy in a family visit reflecting local social life behind the scenes of midweek.
Bobbie Allred son of Mr and Mrs John Allred has returned to Kansas City Missouri where he is studying Diesel Engineering after a two week home visit.
Mrs. Josephine Groves and her children from Great Bend Kansas arrived Sunday to spend two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs John Allred.
Mr and Mrs Joe Stone and family and Mr and Mrs Samuel Rains and family of Los Alas NM and Mr and Mrs Fred Hathcock and twin daughters Sharon and Karen and Mrs Verna Earhart of Sand Springs were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs T L Wise last week. Other guests in the Wise home were Mr and Mrs Roland McCraw and children of Sand Springs.
A. L. Harle suffered a heart attack last week and is believed to be improving at Valley View Hospital. His son Dr. Hal Harle of Fort Worth has returned home, a Tucson daughter remains here, and the Harle grocery store operates at Owl Creek.
Mrs Ethel Rives and her daughter Mrs Aline Bingham with son Jerry visited Mrs Elma Winn in Madill on Saturday. Mrs Rives extended her stay and the two women are sisters of Elma Winn.
Mrs. Ed Walls visited last week with her daughter Mrs. A E Lee in Bridgeport Texas.
C L Gibson informally confirms his sister Mrs Mattie Marfield and brother Robert Gibson are safe. The siblings, whose home remained in the flooded Yuba City area, were evacuated and are staying with Mrs Marfield’s daughter Mrs Lee Blackwell.
The textbook committee is in the process of selecting textbooks for another year. D. D. Duke serves as secretary. Stonewall teachers on the committee include Mrs. F. L. Gibson, Mrs. Lorene Rich, Sybil Stokes, and Mrs. Phyllis Younts Jr.
County health nurse will be at the school Friday January 13 at 9 a.m. to administer polio vaccines for children from 6 months through 14 years. All pre school age children must be accompanied by a parent.
Mrs. Jack Eden, county health nurse, spent most of last Thursday at our school checking students eyes. A number of students received vision checks during the visit.
Mrs. A P Willingham Bennie Joe and Jamey of Salina Kansas visit her husband s parents Mr and Mrs I P Willingham while Major Willingham attends a training course at Canute Illinois Other guests at the Willingham home Sunday include Mr and Mrs Bennie McClenaham of Wilburton
The schedule announces semester tests on Friday January 13 and the second semester beginning Monday January 16.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and family spent Sunday in Ada with her sister and family Mr and Mrs L E Davis.
Local note urges readers to leave information at Coop er's Grocery Burnett Drug or Shaw's Cafe if they have not made contact. The brief item reads like a community bulletin seeking follow up from residents. It lacks further details or dates.
The notice invites personal renewal of subscriptions to either the Weekly or Evening News. Readers are asked to return the form or turn it in to complete the renewal process.
Mrs Will Hoggard’s daughter and family planned a new California home but flood washed away all lumber. Four months without moisture worsens the drought. A joking proposal suggests rain making by West Indian tribes.
Rev Harold Jeter pastor of the First Baptist Church began the new year by returning to classes at the Seminary in Fort Worth Texas. He attends weekend services here.
Mrs. Sam Boatright of Stratford spent several days last week with her daughter Mrs. C. L. Burnett and Mr. Burnett.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns spent Sunday in Lindsay with friends and brought their daughter Mary Linda home from a visit with Mr and Mrs Hershel Newberry and daughter.
Mr and Mrs Ed Walls traveled to Shawnee on Friday and returned Sunday after visiting Miss Iantha Patton, who is ill.
Miss Nancy Sallee and a friend from Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Charley Sawyers and Miss Maude Smith Sunday for a social call.
Mrs Charley Sawyers and Miss Maude Smith attended the funeral of Joe Bryan Furlong in Ada last Thursday.
Mr and Mrs W E Hough attended the funeral of Frank Mayfield in Ada Tuesday.
Mrs. Doris Johnson of Oklahoma City district deputy visited Stonewall Chapter 11 for a regular meeting on Monday January 9. Two sessions and a banquet honored Mrs. Johnson with attendees from Stonewall Ada and Oklahoma City including Worthy Patron John Sweetwater and Worthy Matron Grace Stevenson along with numerous members.
Mrs Everett Shaw Sue and Mrs Wayne Truitt visited Grand Prairie Texas on Sunday meeting Mr Shaw who returned home with them after the trip.
Mrs. Lillie Glover and her daughter hosted Sunday a brother Jess Willis of Pauls Valley. Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Barnes of Pauls Valley, friends not seen by the Glovers in 30 years.
J. W. Durbin of Lindsay made a brief visit to Stonewall Tuesday, meeting residents and visiting local spots before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Sam Murphy and daughter of Tulsa spent the weekend with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Scott Terry and Peggy.
Mrs Lillian Nelms filled in for Mrs Green two days this week due to illness. Nelms has been on sick leave for several months and will return Monday to her duties as commercial teacher. Green has been teaching for Nelms in her absence.
Mr and Mrs Junior Cotter of Wichita Kansas recently visited Mrs Cotter's parents Mr and Mrs J E Lee and their son James The Cotters daughter in law Rachel Lee Jester of Minco Oklahoma married Charles Fountain in Wichita on December 23 The couple spent the holidays with Mr and Mrs Fountain
Howard and Kathryn Patterson of Ada visited Francis last weekend, strengthening local ties and sharing updates with residents.
Mr and Mrs Barney Smith and their children relocated to Sherman Texas last week in a family move noted in local correspondence.
Francis High School girls basketball team has recently received its new ball suits boosting team appearance and readiness for upcoming games.
Francis residents were glad to learn that James Williams could go home last week after a period away. He is expected to resume daily routines soon.
A man spent several days in Valley View Hospital after a car accident near Konawa around December 15. His wife was injured but less severely. James is identified as a brother of Mrs. Vercie Wilson, Francis.
Members of the family were guests at the residence of Mrs. Pearl Surgnier as visitors. The article notes the gathering at her home with no further details on purpose or duration.
Mr and Mrs Havern Canada and their children called on her brother Raymond Matthews and family at their home.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Martin of Bartlesville visited here with her father Fred Matthews and other relatives over the weekend to spend time with family and friends.
Sherman Lewis has taken a position with the Frisco Railroad in Sherman Texas, beginning work in the local rail facilities.
A public notice invites fans to attend a ball game at the school on January 13 aiming to make it a big event. It encourages community turnout and supports local athletics.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson at Healdron. Jacky and Linda Rus sell accompanied them and Mrs Rus sell is a sister of Mr Atkinson.
Mrs. Ina Henson says her son Bill, a Navy serviceman stationed in Cuba, is expected home this week for a 30 day furlough. The family awaits his return and plans for time together.
Ola Mabel Caperton, a Lakeland Florida teacher, has returned home after spending several days with her grandmother Aunt Minnie Baugh.
New Bethel Baptist Church reported strong attendance this Sunday with 70 in Sunday School and additional worshippers. Visitors included Mrs. Shaw mother of Al and Grover Shaw and Barbara Golding cousin of Lou Ann Cantrell.
Cold and flu victims are numerous in Francis. On the ailment list are the baby of Mr and Mrs H V Smith Betty Gail Bishop Billy Ray Wilson and David and Danny Kelley.
Neighbors report that the children of John and Cherie Balthrop are wrestling chicken pox. The family is managing isolation and care at home.
A Cub Scout gathering took place last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Jewell Wilson under the supervision of Mrs Wilson and Mrs George Okey with leaders guiding the session.
Mrs. Della Large died last Saturday and was buried at Cedar Grove cemetery after a funeral at the Central Church of Christ in Ada. She is survived by her husband S. E. Large, three daughters, three sons, and 22 grandchildren. Joe Auten died last Friday with funeral services at the First Baptist Church and burial at Rosedale cemetery.
Homer grade school teams defeated Fran cis last Friday in two separate games. The victories highlight strong defense and clutch scoring by the hometown squad.
Herbert Thurman, once water department pumper, has moved to employment in Oklahoma City and Walter Crews is filling the vacancy.
Mrs. Flossie Roberts of Ada visited at the home of Mrs. H L Kelley one day last week, sharing time and conversation in a domestic call.
Mr and Mrs Lester Caudel and their children from Tulsa recently visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Bryant. Mrs Caudel is the former Oncita Bryant.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Hunter and their infant in Ardmore are featured in a brief birth notice highlighting a new addition to the family. The item notes the couple and location without additional personal details.
The Ingrams relocate to Davis while the Sexton family moves back to Spalding, reflecting local residential shifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wilson and Karen of Albany New York visited Mr. and Mrs. Lester Johnson over the New Year’s holiday. Mr. Wilson is Mrs. Johnson’s brother.
Mr and Mrs Jack Johnson and their two boys from Oklahoma City spent the night with Mr and Mrs Dub Burns and Roger last weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Myers were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mayo Cottingham Sunday. Mr. Myers' children were present for a get-together.
Mr and Mrs Troy Smith have opened a new store at the location previously occupied by Mr Aday. The change marks a fresh business in the community with the Smiths assuming the storefront and operations.
Weekend visitors at the Gilbert Christian home included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tennant of Dallas Eston Goodpasture of Tulsa and Mrs Marquetta Redand of Sulphur. Mr. Christian has been bedfast since the day after Christmas but is some better now.
Mr and Mrs Pete Winters announce the birth of a baby boy on Monday at Valley View Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herbert Winters.
Byng teams topped McLish this week with the girls securing a narrow three point win led by Rebecca Kaiser. The matchup showcased Kaiser as a standout defender and scorer for the Byng squad.
Mrs J S Markley reports a rare sight a philodendron blooming in a black glazed pot in the McDonald home The climbing plant reaches the ceiling with a palm like bloom at its tip consisting of small white blossoms fading as the next finger opens This natural oddity brings quiet charm to a domestic setting.
The boys clinched a hard fought win by five points. Cleta Shaw Lamb relocates to Muskogee to join her husband enrolled in a technical college there and plans to finish her high school work next semester.
Mrs. Sam Sliger is visiting her sister and family Mrs. D. B. Mc Kenzie in Tulsa this week. Mrs. McKenzie has a new baby.
Mrs. Nolan Wade was to enter Wesley Hospital Oklahoma City for surgery on Wednesday. She expects a ten day hospital stay and further recuperation at home. Friends and neighbors wish her a speedy recovery.
Local notice confirms the engagement of Anita Deaton to Happy Meeks. Anita is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Meeks of Byng, who announce the upcoming marriage plans.
Propose a fruit course change for breakfast with sliced bananas and pineapple juice or grapefruit segments with apricot nectar or orange segments with cranberry juice. Emphasize attractive presentation using pretty glass sauce dishes to display the fruit combinations.
Oklahoma A&M College offers two new graduate level nuclear engineering courses becoming the first school in the state to provide advanced study in the field.
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