28 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
1
Ada residents discuss creating a county wide agricultural organization modeled after Oklahoma City and Tulsa clubs. A February 15 meeting at Pendergrants Cafe invites interested growers, ranchers and businessmen to hear speakers on farm economics credit and marketing.
O L Martins beef herd in Midland was wiped out Friday night by what vets call feed poisoning. Eighteen cattle died. two cows and a bull survived. M L Skaggs at Ada Veterinary Clinic noted no definite cause from the post mortem. samples were sent to Stillwater for analysis with results due early next week.
Frisco area prepares to rebuild the Dora Daniel place barn and house destroyed by the May 9 tornado. Miss Daniel and two brothers were injured or killed. volunteers contact John Daniel at Stonewall 8213 to help.
The Pontotoc County Farmers Union will meet at Vanoss High School on February 8 at 7 30 p m with emphasis on youth. Vice president Pat Gallup urges all young people age 6 to 21 to join the youth program for 1960. Participants completing the lesson series by November 1 will receive a one year $1,000 life insurance policy if parents are union members. The policy renews annually with continued program participation and converts to a permanent policy at age 21.
A skunk killed three hens at the F M Fountain home and the Fountains used poison on the remains. The next night a skunk and a possum were found curled up in the chicken house with their prey.
FRANCIS A group of area boys have been advanced to the Chapter Farmer degree in FFA. The include David Allred, Windy Wofford, Charles Butler, Arnold Phillips, W B Borders and Roy Jones. All the boys have at least one year's membership in FFA and one year's instruction in vocational agriculture.
Mrs. Mary Wright Wallace, formerly of Ada and daughter of Rev Al len Wright who named Oklahoma, died Tuesday. Services set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Benson Funeral Home El Reno. Burial in Wapanucka. Born Boggy Depot she attended Boggy Depot School and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan College. Married 1888 to Thomas Wallace of Lehigh, who farmed near Wapanucka before they moved to Ada.
The county soil testing lab, run by Cy Hailey, adds a PH meter donated by First National Bank and Trust Co. The lab has tested 5 341 samples since launching 62 years ago, aiding farmers and urban gardeners with soil acidity and nutrient balance.
Mrs Grover Thompson and Mrs A L Cape hosted an anticipation shower at the community building for Mrs Emmett Moore. Several neighbors and relatives attended or sent gifts including Mrs Max Hudson Mrs Vergil Meek Mrs Karl Tilley Mrs Leo Scott Mrs Herbert Moore and many others. The note lists visitors to and from Ada Shawnee Vanoss and Fort Worth with multiple households mentioned and a weekend basketball outing at Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite hosted Sunday dinner for Donnie Darlene and Stevie, with family and friends joining the gathering.
Attendees at Vaness Monday night included Mrs. Grover Thompson and Raymond, Mrs. S. M. Golden with Margaret and Glen, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Koontz with Bren.
Mrs Arthur Jones travels to California for an extended visit with her daughters Miss Deana Jones and Mrs Lonnie Sparks.
Mrs. Leo Scott and Donna Kaye visited with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway of Galey. Mrs. Vergil Meek, Mrs. Max Hudson and Mrs. Herbert Moore, Randy and Kenny, all of Ada, called Sunday evening.
Mrs. R. R. Krause returns home after a week with her father G. L. Howard in Oklahoma City. Mr. Howard died Saturday with funeral services held Monday in Wewoka as the community extends sympathy.
Thanks to Mr and Mrs G C Holloway for renewing their Ada Weekly News subscription. Anyone else wishing to subscribe may see me at the store or call FE2-5396.
Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman and Kay were guests of Mr and Mrs O S Whitson on Wednesday for dinner.
Mrs. Ida Tucker of Ada spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. with no further details available in the fragment.
Mr. and Mrs. Dude Hood of Adam visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood. Mrs. M. C. Hood returned from Henryetta where she was staying with her mother, Mrs. Mary Lou Kuykendall, who is ill.
Mr and Mrs Luther Carson of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Nordean Sunday. Monk Quinton of Fort Worth formerly of Roff was visiting here with friends Monday morning.
Mrs Dottie Reed of Ahloso spent the past week with Mr and Mrs in the community, sharing time and hospitality during her stay.
Mr and Mrs W C Autry from Guin nels Iowa and Charles Laseman of Ada visited in the home of Mr and Mrs R O Laseman Saturday morning They arrived in Ada on Tuesday for their mother's funeral and returned home Saturday Charles Laseman will reside at the Hester Nursing Home of Ada for the present.
Those attending the funeral of Mrs. Charles Laseman gathered at the local church for services honoring her life with family and friends present.
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