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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
2
Rumors swirl of good news for Ada as the Chamber of Commerce plans its Annual Membership Dinner. Governor Raymond Gary is slated to deliver the principal address on industry while a playful clash over desk setups and productivity echoes in the column.
A childlike admiration for snowflakes blends with science notes on their hexagonal shapes, types, and formation conditions. The piece cites altitude effects on patterns, quotes Britannica, and encourages sharing winter nature with children while answering common questions about when and how snow forms.
Stonewall schedules an auction Saturday January 21 at 3 p.m. for the March of Dimes. Col. Robert Gregory acts as auctioneer. Residents may bring valuables to city hall or call Earl Craddock for pickup at telephone number six.
The Pontotoc County Soil Conservation District promotes voluntary farm plans with SCS help. Farmers sign an agreement to start one or more practices and maintain built structures while district staff tailor plans to each operation. As of now about half of local farms participate or are in maintenance status, with ongoing educational and promotional efforts.
Weather expert Smith says February may be wetter but warns predictions are uncertain after promises of rain in November and December. Snow brings psychological relief, scenic beauty, and some travel disruption with slick highways and lighter traffic as Allen and Vanoss schools dismiss for gas and travel concerns.
A divan in Sid and Miss Marshall’s home caught fire from a stray spark, causing a large hole and smoke damage. Sid quickly extinguished the blaze but water damaged the furniture, and Miss Marshall’s recently reupholstered divan and chair were ruined. the sister amusedly laughed as the incident ended.
An Ada NEWS classified item highlights higher value returns for readers investors and advertisers. The notice emphasizes better yields from vested amounts and encourages readers to place ads to secure stronger financial results.
The Sunday School had 58 attendees with all teachers present. Visitors Mr and Mrs Jones from Ada attended. Rev Scott Jones preached both morning and evening. Youth Fellowship of the Center Association plans to meet at Wilson church Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs A L Cape visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts, Pam, and Ricky Ray in a local social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bud Horton of Ada and Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and Sondra visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and Dennis.
Mrs. George Booth along with Stevie and Danny of Ada visited Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J. W. Booth.
Ronnie Newby and Howard Cunningham went to see Jerry McDaniel on Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs F E Duncan and Mrs Sadie Haggard of Worstel l spent Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Bartee visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess.
Mrs Edith McDaniel visited Monday afternoon with her parents Mr and Mrs WB Brecheen of Maxwell.
Mr and Mrs A L Cape attended funeral services for Mrs Dora Robinson in Stonewall on Tuesday.
Mrs Lois Meek Berlene and La void and Mrs Herbert Moore were visitors Monday night of Mr.
Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Mrs Lela Corvin attended a Youth Fellowship meeting at the Free Will Baptist Church at Gaar Corner Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family visited Mr and Mrs Henry Neal in Ada on Sunday for a family gathering and social visit.
Ada residents Larry and Stevie Booth were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J. W. Booth, sharing hospitality during their visit.
Sunday dinner guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kite with Darlene and Donnie, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Whitson and Melva Jo of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman with Charles and Kay, Mrs. Roy Bivins and Geraldine, Leroy and Dennis of Egypt. Hurd Keeling of Galey visited in the afternoon.
Misses Mary Lou Alene and Yvonne Cape and Barbara Ann McDonald visited Thursday night with Mrs Laveda Cornish and her sons of Ada. The gathering reflected local social ties and family neighbors.
Miss Johnnie Jean Hood spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Sherry Scott confirming a social gathering and companionship.
Mrs Eva Boyd and Miss Opal Teel of Ada visited one night recently with Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd.
Mr and Mrs Everett Hurley and their family from Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting relatives in the area.
Vernon Scaff accompanied by [unknown] visited his father Oscar Scaff in Sulphur on Saturday night. Oscar Scaff recently underwent surgery, is now home from the hospital and reported to be much better.
Mrs. Nancy Newby returned home Sunday from Pierson where she had spent the past week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newby.
Dick Audrey of Fittstown and Bobby Snow of Stonewall were guests Sunday night at the A. L. Cape residence, spending time with the family.
Mrs Earl McDaniel and Jerry joined by Ronnie Newby Loyd Burk and Larry Cunningham visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.
Neighbors report that Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts have finished a new back porch at their home. The project adds outdoor living space and is visible from the yard and street.
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden with Margaret and Glen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan, Patricia and Karen Sue.
Jerry McDaniel spent Saturday night with Don Newby. Mrs P P Kite Mr and Mrs Jack Kite Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie visited and had lunch with Mrs Betty Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada Saturday. Mrs Virgil Meek and Mrs Herbert Moore visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs Leo Scott.
Leonard McDonald of Center was a visitor Friday night in the M. M. McDonald home with casual conversation and family greeting.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and L. Cape traveled Tuesday to Ardmore to visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and their family.
Two Union Hill young women, Miss Glenda Wallace and Miss Berlene Meek, are noted in a brief social update as visiting a local event. Their appearance draws attention from community members and reporters.
Miss Donna Kaye Scott headlines the Tuesday night program with a scheduled appearance. The event details note a performance or talk, promising local audience engagement and entertainment.
Mr and Mrs Gene Hood visited Wednesday night with Mrs Hood s grandmother Mrs J P Norton of Pickett.
Mrs Leora Wilfong and her grandson Glen Wilfong spent a recent afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes in a friendly social visit.
Mrs. George Booth and her children Danny and Steven of Ada visited Wednesday with Mrs. J. W. Booth and Mrs. Vernon Scaff, sharing a day of companionship.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins and family.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood hosted Sunday night supper for Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean, with Ann and Wanda Jean in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Henry Neal of Ada visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family. The brief social gathering reflected small town cordiality and neighborly ties in Ada.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley included Mrs F E Duncan Mrs Sadie Haggard of Worstell and Mr and Mrs Millard Wallace and Keith from Oklahoma City joining Gerald and Carlton Lee.
Bobby Perry met with Lavoid Meek on Monday morning in a brief visit. The two discussed pending matters and planned future talks.
Dennis visited Sunday night with J M McDonald of Certer, accompanying discussion and plans.
Bert Moore visited and had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry on Wednesday, sharing a brief social visit and meal.
Stanley Crawley spent one night with Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley and family of County Line He also visited his mother Mrs Florence Miller of Kingston before returning home.
Karl Tilley and his son Gerald attended a Boy Scout social event in Byng on Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs S L Bartee were Thursday night visitors of Mr and Mrs. The short note records a social call and the hosting pair, with no additional details.
Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald and Dusty Lee of Ada visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs M M McDonald and family.
Ada resident Miss Sue Richardson was Friday night guest of Miss Deloris Perry. The social call highlights two local residents entertaining at a private gathering in Ada.
E. Pitt and a long list of local ladies hosted a social event with attendees including Mrs. John Underwood and Mrs. Cordelia Curtis. Visitors at the event included Mrs. A. L. Smith of Lawton and Kathy Ward of Holdenville.
Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood, Ann and Wanda Jean Saturday evening were Mrs. Wesley May, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins and Mrs. Lela Corvin.
Miss Linda Tyree of Ada spent Thursday night and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby included Mr. and Mrs. Grover Tyree and Linda of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel, Jerry and Jody, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newby of Pierson, Barbara, Benny and Glen Dale Jones of Union Hill, Kay Tilley and Howard Cunningham.
Mr and Mrs John Mahan visited Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family on Saturday night.
Jody McDaniel visited Wednesday night at the Grissom home in Pickett. The casual call brought no additional details or outcomes.
Mrs A L Smith arrives back in Lawton Saturday after a week spent visiting Mr and Mrs J K Smith.
Mrs Jewel Boyd visited Friday night with her mother Mrs Jack Teel of Jones Chapel.
Mrs Oma Hood and Mrs Pearl Wells who lead the Bebee Home Demonstration Club attended an officers training school for home demonstration clubs of the county at the First Baptist Church in Ada on Friday.
Delbert Tucker and Miss Kay McGalliard visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hood, spending time together at the Hood home.
Alvin Tidsworth spent Sunday morning visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd at their home, according to local society notes.
Little Carlton Lee Tilley visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan of Worstell and Gerald while his parents Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley attended the Byng Van Buren basketball game at Byng with others.
Mrs. Leo Scott called on Sunday night at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower, who received her warmly.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley and family of County Line visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Crawley's mother, Mrs. J. G. Bennitt.
Mrs Virgil Meek Mrs Herbert Moore and Lavoid Meek visited Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott.
Friday evening gathering in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Burk and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stein.
Mrs Edith McDaniel and Linda Tyree called on Friday afternoon to visit with Mrs Hazel Newby at her home.
Mrs. Audie Pinley and children and Mrs. Ruby Sparks and girls of Worstell spent an afternoon recently with Mrs. H. L. Corvin.
Those visiting and having lunch with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Friday were Mrs Virgil Meek Mrs W H Hightower Mrs Herbert Moore and Mrs Farrel Jones.
Mrs. M. M. McDonald and Dennis visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McDonald and their son of Center.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite Jack Kite Hollis Kite and son Donnie visited Saturday afternoon with Haskell Kite a patient in Veterans Hospital at Sulphur.
Cape visited Thursday morning with J W Cape and daughter Mrs Laveda Cornish and sons of Ada.
Mrs. Leora Wilfong and her grandson Glen Wilfong hosted the meal for Mr. and Mrs. Odis Wilfong and Mrs. B B Howard of Ada who joined them for Sunday dinner.
Mrs Dennis Click and her son from Prague are visiting Mr R R Krause and family with Mrs Krause, who is Mrs Click sister, joining the relatives for a family gathering.
Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Mr and Mrs Lee Scott and Sherry on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Melvin Newby and Larry spent Thursday evening visiting with Mrs. Earl McDaniel and sharing light moments during the social gathering.
The Iris Unit of the Ada Garden Clubs gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. K. Smith. Members present included Mrs. W.
Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess spent the weekend in Dallas Texas as guests of their son and family Mr and Mrs Lane Jaquess and children
Larry Newby visited Tuesday evening with Dennis McDonald. The brief social call notes both men's presence and the timing of the visit.
Friday night visit noted with Ricky Ray Roberts and Mrs A L Cape. The report records their presence and social encounter during the evening.
Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam attended the McLish Vanoss basketball game in Vanoss according to the report.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Click and family of Prague spent Saturday and Saturday night with Mr and Mrs R R Krause and family. Community members from this area attended the McLish Vanoss basketball games in Vanoss Friday night including Mrs Jocie Thompson and Jody and Jerry McDaniel James Raymond Pam and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Whitson and Melva Jo and Mrs. Sarah Adams of Tulsa spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape spent Monday morning in Stonewall visiting Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Roberts.
Howard Cunningham spent Saturday night with Ronnie Newby in an evening noted by local observers as a social gathering. The report emphasizes their companionship without detailing additional context or events.
Mrs Earl McDaniel hosted Friday night guests including Mr and Mrs Grover Tyree and Linda of Ada for an informal gathering.
Local report notes Marvin Crawley and Stanley Crawley involved in hog butchering Monday evening. No further details available.
Mrs James Duncan and Karen Sue and Mrs Sadie Haggard of Worstell were Friday dinner guests of Mrs S M Golden and Glen.
Misses Mary Lou and Deana Jones visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones in a social gathering noted by local observers. The brief mentions a cordial exchange among the families and attendance by neighbors.
Five wells in the Simpson horizons near Bebee show no proven production. Gaar Corner area production remains unproven east and west. W. H. Pine leads leases based on old shot records and aerial magnetic surveys. Barcklow studied subsurface geology for Pine. Many dry holes dot the area. Pine has pipe on a well begun by British American in 1952, with completion pending. East and west boundaries of the new discovery to be set by Pine.
Use the right tool for the job and avoid makeshifts. Keep cutting edges sharp and store tools when not in use. Do not strike tempered tools with a hardened hammer and choose the correct wrench size for the task. Never use a wrench on moving machinery or use a tool in a way that could injure you if you slip.
Caution urged for buyers and makers to avoid flammable materials in dresses. Note that some plastics in past garments have behaved explosively under certain conditions, prompting careful material checks and safer fabric choices.
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