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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
2
A mixed column surveys daily irritants from fingernails to careless drivers and pocket clippers, plus musings on rainfall trends, Indian corn origins, college basketball prep, legislative nerves, and weathering daily life. It ends with home tips on keeping electric motors clean and safe kitchen practices.
Awards and years of service for 4-H workers and volunteers are listed, with J D Underhill and others from Summers Chapel through H B Hartgraves Egypt earning up to 32 years. State and county honors are given to numerous youths in photography dairy foods home demonstration and leadership, plus Share the Fun and demonstration prizes across multiple clubs.
Acreage rules explain how to exceed the maximum farm allotment by indicating excess on the original agreement. Additional acreage will be accepted and a new contract signed if funds are available through reallocations after sign-up closes. The 1957 Cotton Acreage Reserve deadline is March 1.
Frisco News by Mrs Simon Patton reports Tommy Thomas in a San Antonio hospital after a fifth cancer operation. Family and neighbors visit as Cpl Jane Morgan Jr. is discharged from the Marine Corps with good conduct medal. Local youths join the Air Force or win cattle judging accolades in nearby towns and Oklahoma City.
Mrs Minor greeted visitors at the door after a collision and seemed pale but calm. neighbors Windell Price, Sandra Orvil, and A T Minor attended. George and Mrs Barnes, walking in sleet, report Mrs Barnes is recovering from medical care and awaiting another operation, while sharing memories of old lamps and lamp oil with Patton.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Thomas faced a night without power as the electric pump failed leaving water scarce and no lights radio or television. Several visitors shared evenings at neighbors homes while sleet and a church meeting provided activity. A closing note warns milk has many uses but cannot remove ink stains.
A third floor grand jury in Ada opens hearings prompted by State Senator Glen C. Collins alleging irregularities in the state highways department. Judge McKeel says the probe will cover all county government aspects, not just the highways matter, with a large list of Ada area residents summoned for the panel.
Mrs Corinne Kite Stegall of 609 South Rennie Ada dies Thursday morning after a long teaching career in Ada schools. Funeral Friday at Criswell Funeral Chapel Park. Surviving are daughters Mrs Jack Harris and Miss J W Moore. Funeral services for James Walter Moore 73 of Bluff City held Friday at 2 at Centr May Christ Waynesm? Rosedale Cemetery. Bearers listed. Surviving wife and relatives.
Hay compares costs and outputs of caged and floor-housing poultry. He notes higher upfront, feed, and labor costs for cages but claims larger, more numerous eggs and better supervision. Despite the extra work, he favors cages for tighter control and profitability in modern operations.
Lorene Scott reports on weekend and weekday calls in Rebee, Ada guests, and local visits. Neighbors include Mrs. K K Smith with Ada friends, Gracie Hayes and family, Bobby Hudson of Ada, and several Tilley Scott and Tucker households. Vanoss Roff game attendance noted. Vaness teams won.
Local Ada area events include rabbit hunting Saturday afternoon with multiple residents noted. Visitors from Kimball Nebraska and Duncan are mentioned, along with house warmings, Sunday dinners, and school weather disruptions.
Stonewall boys topple Fitzhugh 60 45 to seize second in the county race while Buck Walls leads Stonewall with 18 points and Allison tops Fitzhugh with 11. Stonewall girls beat Fitzhugh 45 38 as Greenwood scores 21. In Byng doubleheader, girls 68 37 and boys 78 18 clinch conference tie. Rebecca Kaiser 31 for Byng girls. Jerry Maloy 23 for Byng boys. Vanoss squads win both sides, Burk 19 for the boys.
February 2 is discussed as Groundhog Day despite skepticism. The article notes Oklahoma has few groundhogs, states the rodent’s behavior hinges on temperature rather than shadow, and describes the animal’s size, color, and habitat in a concise field guide style.
Community greetings and visits populate Union Valley as families share meals and travels. Mrs. Ellene Ward and Danny visit the Morrison family. Joe Howry visits the Sanders home. George Lance, Sandra and Randy spend time with the Scott family. A school inspection by Mrs. Campbell reassures the program. substitutes and weather notes appear, and a weather comparison with Idaho reports deep snow while researchers note acetic acid therapy potential for toxicity in cattle feeds.
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