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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
4
The essay argues ants are overrated as models of industry and forethought. It satirically questions the value of constant busyness and warns against excessive planning and self improvement. It suggests humans should avoid rigid budgeting and live with a natural, hazy flow.
A reflection on a larger inner force that rises in crises, guiding actions beyond ordinary self. It notes that people can perform incredible deeds when compelled by necessity and circumstance.
A sermon compares loss in biblical parables to modern temptations like alcohol and narcotics. It argues Christians should love the lost rather than condemn them, and promotes choosing a life of health, responsibility, and moral living over drink or drugs. Endorsements from Ezra Benson and others support sober living.
Mildred Faye Wilson obtains a divorce from J. Glen Wilson. The decree notes a property settlement filed in January as part of Case details.
A pushbutton ticket printing machine at British railway station windows prints and dates tickets at 240 per minute. It eliminates waiting queues for travelers and reduces human error and clerical fatigue.
Message from Mrs Rae Garrett urges gratitude for rain and calls for renewed church attendance after last Sunday saw only one churchgoer at the old church and Frank Roberts driving to the Baptist Mission.
Mrs. Simon Patton recalls a five inch snowfall between Stonewall and Frisco. Their pickup slid toward a ditch on a steep hill. After pushing and prayers, they backed down and then slowly made another ascent, reaching the top without incident.
Monday night visitors to the Lee Forehand home included Mrs. Forehand's niece and nephews from Texas. Ralph Aldridge, a driller, suffered severe burns on New Year’s Day while fighting a fire at his work. He and his siblings visited while he was laid off and he hopes to return to work soon.
Frisco Home Demonstration Club served lunch during a snowbound farm sale at the Dave Dunham property. Volunteers offered ham burgers, pie, hot coffee, and cocoa, warming attendees around a wood heater as horses caused a roadside delay and several helpers mailed in pies.
Mrs Mildred Johnson grows impatient as she waits to move into her new home after Monday’s mud-affected delays.
A person takes on the task of patching and taping cracks in the sheetrock, performing the repairs with noticeable care and effectiveness as observed locally.
Sunday Mr and Mrs Hi saw Charles and Shirley visit Mrs Hisaw's mother in Coalgate. Evidently they didn't finish their call. Monday the Colberts visited the Hisaws.
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Pate and their children from Durant visited last week at the home of Mrs. Pate's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dea Lance.
Melba Byrd, working in Ada, secured another salary raise and bought a new car. She grew tired of sharing the family car with her mother father and brother, and now her brother drives the family car while her mother and father use Melba’s. She remains the one left afoot.
Mr and Mrs Cat Compton of Gallup New Mexico spent the past week visiting Mrs Compton’s sister and husband Horace Tiner. Mrs Tiner has been ill but is much improved and able to be up and around now.
Mr and Mrs Bud Forehand along with Rusty and Susy Forehand of Nowata are spending a week with their parents Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Fore hand and Anna Lea relocate to Tulsa where Fore is employed by the Tulsa Electric Company.
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Daniel with Pat, Robert and Jack Daniel of Carter traveled to Ada Saturday on business and to visit their daughter in school there. They also called on L. T. Daniel and family that night.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Barnes and their son of Ada visited recently in the home of Mr. Barnes' parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes, with Mrs. Barnes' mother Mrs. C. V. Poulk also in attendance.
W. J. Barnes visited his nephew Homer Barnes in Stonewall where he sustained severe injuries from a gas explosion while pumping at Francis. Doctors say he will be unable to work for ten weeks or more.
The Hisaw children Charles and Shirley arrived home from school Monday evening and immediately asked about the television. Mr Hisaw had left the set at the shop for repair and Mrs Hisaw quipped that they might not have noticed its absence so quickly.
Sunday morning in Miles Texas local relatives learned of a fatal car wreck involving a cousin of J W Stegall and a severe stroke affecting Steve Stegall of Fitzhugh. Billie Stegall died when his car was rear ended near 2 am. J W Stegall and Tal mage Stegall of Globe Arizona attended the Miles funeral. R T Bible, J W Stegall’s son in law, has had a heart attack and remains serious.
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs Noah Tallent brought popcorn and visited Mr and Mrs Schley Stegall. They popped corn and shared a pleasant visit. Mr and Mrs Sid Thompson visited Mrs Thompson s mother Mrs J E Smith at Rocky Chapel Sunday.
Mr and Mrs James Coffee of Ada were recent guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Sid Thompson.
Mr and Mrs Sid Thompson visited Mrs Samantha Barnes in Stonewall last week. Barnes is recovering from a recent operation. When asked how she was doing Mrs Thompson said she looked almost cute and that being ill seemed to agree with her.
Gold Beach returned 191.60 in 1946 as the track's highest priced winner in Gulfstream Park history. In 1947 Jane Gail paid 2.20 to win.
Mrs Ina Hooser and Mrs George Lutral of Pickett visited Mrs Beulah Deathridge last week. Mrs Rae Garrett ate supper Tuesday with Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra.
Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and daughter Joleta of Ada spent Thursday evening visiting Rae Garrett and eating supper after Buddy hunted rabbits in the snow. Only one rabbit was seen during the outing.
The writer notes a heavy snow started Monday night and thickened Tuesday until about 2 p.m. by Wednesday morning four and a half inches were observed, though much melted by Saturday. Rain followed, suggesting ample moisture from the snow and rain mix.
The Moore couple weathering harsh conditions receive daily help from daughters Mrs. Hester Grindstaff and Mrs. Emilie Clipper of Ada who have taken turns staying with them to ensure they lack nothing.
Mrs Kittie Hansard Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Rae Garrett were seen shopping in Ada on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Han sel Burk of Oil Center.
Mrs Thelma Ruth Hunter of Oklahoma City visited Saturday night with Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett.
Mr and Mrs George Hansard hosted Saturday supper with as guest Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett, a noted local visitor. The gathering emphasized community ties and hospitality in the neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visit their daughter Mrs Kenneth Cole and her husband and son on Sunday. Mrs Cole has been ill for over a week.
Mrs. Kittie Hansard called on Mrs. Rae Garrett for a visit Saturday afternoon in a casual social call.
Sondra Garrett spent the week end with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk of Oil Center. Mr Burk bought a new TV set Saturday.
A woman is admitted to a hospital following an incident and is staying with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rucker, in Ada.
J T Johnson of Duncan, son of Mr and Mrs C T Johnson, is having a new home built. His mother recently visited and says the building will be nice when finished. J T grew up here. his wife is Jean Hill formerly of Ada who worked long at the Sugg Clinic.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and her daughter Sondra shared supper with Mrs Rae Garrett on Sunday evening in a family gathering reflecting casual home hospitality.
Mr and Mrs N C Garrett hosted a visit from his sister Effie Morris of Ada on Saturday night with family and friends in attendance.
Jim Lance reached out to Pug Garrett on Sunday morning in a brief contact reported by local observers.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their children shared supper and visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray on Saturday night in a family gathering noted in the local listing.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited Mrs Rae Garrett Monday evening and announced they had sold their farm and were unsure of their new home location The note ends with sorrow they are leaving and hope they do not move too far away.
Mr and Mrs W D Flood and Cindy arrive from California to visit Mr and Mrs A L Cassady and the Andrew Large family. W D Flood has been discharged from the Navy. Ed Stevenson Jr and family move to the Bill Cox property formerly occupied by the Lee family.
Sam Winters remains at home this week while employed in Okemah Oklahoma. The brief notes his local residence and work status, identifying him by name and place of employment.
W A Glenn was released from Valley View hospital Saturday. Mrs Luther Harris is home again. Her daughter Mrs Ruby Byrd of Cromwell will stay with her until full recovery.
Mrs. Dean Miller of Boswell spent the weekend visiting her mother Mrs. Bruce Turner who was admitted to the hospital Saturday for treatment.
Miss Mayme Peck has returned from California for an operation. She visited the City and it is expected she will be unavailable for some time in February.
Mrs Roselle Crownover of Tulsa is spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Dowell Stanford.
Max Philp departed Monday evening for Fort Worth to attend the Baptist Seminary.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Sanders have moved to Erick Oklahoma and are settling into their new home. The brief note records their relocation from an unspecified prior residence and notes the adjustment period in the local community.
Mr and Mrs Gene Harris and Patti of Seminole visited their parents here over the weekend as plans were discussed for a church leadership role for a new minister in the Assembly of God Church.
The boys basketball squad advances to Thursday night action in the county tournament and will face the winner of the Allen Latta contest. The girls’ team fell to Byng in Tuesday’s game.
Mr and Mrs Joe Parker and their sons of Ada visited Sunday with L B Alexanders, sharing a family gathering and hospitality in a small town social note.
Mrs. Ralph Lacrone hosted a birthday party for her daughter Janice on Saturday afternoon. Cake and soda were served and balloons given as favors. Weather prevented several children from attending. attendees included Janice Legate Dale Robertson Tommy and Stevie Oliver and their mothers Mrs Buster Legate Mrs Charles Robertson Mrs Weldon Oliver and Mrs Merl Osborn.
Mr and Mrs Sam Winters drove to Davis Oklahoma Saturday evening to visit their son and his family Mr and Mrs Crockett Winters.
Mr and Mrs Rudell Marker and their daughter Alma were guests of Sam Coles for the weekend, enjoying time together at Coles residence.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Durant announce the marriage of their daughter Clara Sue to Kenneth Coplin of Ada. The ceremony was held Friday January 20 at 10 am in Fittstown Baptist Church with immediate family present. Mrs Coplin is a 1952 graduate of McLish High School and a senior at East Central, employed at Valley View Hospital. Mr Coplin works for the Ada Iron and Metal Company and the couple will establish a home in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Enis spent the weekend in Wilburton and hosted Mrs. Enis' mother who accompanied them on the trip and returned home with the family.
Mrs. Bob Ashbey of Wewoka is visiting this week at the home of Johnnie Johnson, marking a social gathering in the community.
Wyoming contains land from all four principal annexations that formed the United States west of the Mississippi, reflecting a full spectrum of expansion era acquisitions.
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