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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
4
The article explains that Jesus is called Son of God in Hebrews and that God’s final Word is a person, Jesus Christ. It emphasizes Jesus as God's active agent in creation and as the tangible expression of God's message, beyond creeds or textbooks.
The text argues that Christ reflects God’s glory and is God’s stamp or handwriting. If Jesus is divine, belief becomes essential rather than optional. His teaching is not mere opinion but the Voice of God, influencing life choices and faith decisions.
A promotional review of Kent Ruth’s Western Vacations from the University of Oklahoma Press. The guide covers vacation areas west of the Mississippi from Las Vegas to the Upper Rockies and Ozark hills, with first hand insights, historical context, and practical details on motels, swimming, golf, hunting, and fishing alongside price quotations.
A Muskogee author anchors a novel set in Oklahoma about Jeff’s quest and a man in the dark listening for a hound’s bay. It explores bridging generations and the living future with brisk, grounded realism, highlighting truth beyond typical fiction. Atlantic Monthly Press edition.
A column reflects on the 104th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, contrasting revolutionary ideals of liberty with modern taxes and government, noting how taxation and representation vex citizens and suggesting perhaps life under King George might have been preferable. It laments the changing meaning of freedom and criticizes current government growth and revenue schemes.
A patient with whooping cough experiences a light form thanks to vaccination and a booster, illustrating the protective effect of updated immunization. The report notes that immunity helps reduce symptoms and complications while the individual recovers.
Da and Sandra visited the J C Treases last week with Mr and Mrs Ches ter Treas and Joan of Lula.
A woman returns to Oklahoma City to stay with her daughter Mrs. Monroe Jones at her home while recovering from surgery.
The review celebrates John Clinton Hunt's Generations of Men as a book every reader should own. Jeff Beecher wanders a misty Oklahoma landscape with lost parents and memories while Hardin Buck clings to tradition, pride, and an Indian heritage. The novel juxtaposes vacuum and purpose as Jeff meets Buck and the museum guardian finds new meaning.
Midland brief notes Mrs Dora McGee fell Sunday morning injuring her knee. By Sunday afternoon she could hardly walk and was visited by Mrs Wirtie Wyatt and Jimmie. Recent visitors at J L McGee home include Mr and Mrs John Hudgins Carrie Bingley Johnnie Lea Marble Zoe Lee of Texas.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Caldwell and their family spent the weekend in Tulsa visiting relatives. They fished at Ft Givson and said they caught all the fish they could eat. Bun Dusenberry cared for the Caldwell stock and poultry while they were away.
Sunday services at Pleasant Hill church feature Bro. Ray Hawk preaching. Ada Methodist youths attend evening service and assist in reactivating the M.Y.F. youth group.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Allen drove to Kamay Texas on Saturday evening to return their granddaughter Sonja Thompson to her home after she visited them for two weeks.
Paul Barrett from California caught a five and three quarter pound catfish at a local pond while Jimmy Barrett landed a one and a half pound bass. The pair rose before breakfast to fish.
The Holland clan held a weekend reunion with Ed and Minda Holland. Paul and Curtis Barrett families. relatives from Pontotoc and Redondo Beach. Additional guests from Ft Worth joined. Ralph Holland delivered a late Mother’s Day gift an air conditioner. Families plan to meet again next year.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lackey and children of Tioga South Dakota visit Mr. and Mrs. B B Ryan in town. Mr. and Mrs. C D Fenton and children of Seminole spend Sunday with L J McDonald. Mrs Mae Webb Bob and Joan and Mr and Mrs Chester Webb of Pickett visit friends in Jesse Saturday.
Sunday dinner at the Robert Gregorys home celebrated Greg ory’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Mann Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Weatherly and Billy of Byng, Mrs. Melvin Holland and Tubby of Fort Worth, who shared fried chicken ice cream cake and watermelon.
Mr L J McDonald and Mrs L J McDonald were on a business trip to Oklahoma City on Friday.
Mrs Myrtle Jackson of Tulsa has been visiting her brothers Ed Edgar and Van Harlin for three weeks. Her daughter Mrs Davis Lynn of Anderson Indiana arrived Monday to visit over the Fourth.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Provence and their son Montie of Altus stopped by last Thursday after fishing at Lake Texoma with no luck. They visited the A. M. Pharrs and the C. A. Thompsons and stayed the night with Mrs. Ruth Auten and family at Union Valley.
Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson of Snow visited the Pharrs last week and purchased a new house at Union Valley, expanding family ties in the neighborhood.
Monday Mrs Ila White Mr and Mrs Delbert Stewart and Charley Blankenship called on Mr and Mrs Marvin Huddleston of Happy land Mr and Mrs Charles Malloy and Mr and Mrs John Boren of Pecan Grove
Mr and Mrs Charlie Flanagan and Tommy visited Mrs Hice in Ada Monday evening for a social call.
The Glen Harrells of Pauls Valley visited the Clifford Harreils this past weekend to share family time and catch up on relatives.
Mr and Mrs Wayneath Weddle of Somerset Kentucky are visiting the Leonard Weddles, with courtesy calls and social greetings recorded in the local note.
Chip and Terry McNutt of Ada spent Saturday evening with Mrs. Cecil Jackson.
Mrs Ted Anderson visits Jes se to assist her mother Mrs Tom Nothal in dressing chickens for the family freezer. The simple domestic scene highlights nonpecuniary duties within a rural household.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bolen entertained with an ice cream supper Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leroy Sawyers and sons and Mrs Lillian Wood and children of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs J R Eubank of Houston hosted Nancy Will and Mary Beth Rhynes children of Dr and Mrs Willard Rhynes from Saturday to Tuesday. The children had been visiting their grandparents for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Joe Collins visited his parents the Arlie Collins in Konawa on Sunday evening Monroe Hodges attended the Seminole Rodeo last Thursday evening Mr and Mrs KB Nickels of Oklahoma City visited the Douglas Smiths last Friday
Mrs. Edd Sliger Mrs. Lou Wilmoth and Johnny Arter attended the County Home Demonstration picnic held at Wintersmith Park last Friday.
Ray Moon visited home over the weekend and handed out red plums to neighbors. He works in Tulsa at Douglas, sharing a friendly community moment.
Mrs Freeman Moore and Mrs Douglas Smith with Mar and Jerry attended the business meeting before the HD picnic, joining the local gathering and planning session.
Mr and Mrs John Murphy of near the City visited Stonewall last week. John playfully claimed he "kid napped" his baby to show it off to Jesse, highlighting a young father's pride in his child.
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and their children visited the C L Blanken ships on Sunday afternoon.
A. G. Stout visited his daughter Mrs. Kenneth Martin and her family in Turon Kansas Saturday and returned Sunday. Mrs. Martin and children came home with him for a visit.
Mrs Lee Miller and her sons Ronnie and Larry Joe of Spaulding were in Jesse on Friday.
Mrs. Hoot Humphers and children drove to Okemah Saturday to bring Hoot home. He had to work Sunday Monday and Tuesday but came home again to spend the Fourth.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton along with Diana and Joy Blankenship vacationed at Reagan Tuesday evening. Rufus Clifton was already on site and preparing supper for the group.
Mary Beth and Donald Kerr visited from Hinton to spend the Fourth with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Oran Kerr, returning to family festivities.
The Douglas Smiths the Joe Collinses Newt Thomps ons and Sherrill attended the Konawa rodeo Monday evening.
Ahloso News reports Boy Scouts leaving for Camp Simpson at Bromide this Sunday. The group includes Donald Hall Alfred Hall Freddie Taylor Roger Thompson Jimmie Hardin Larry Devey Louis Sims Ralph Biggs and the McNeil boy. Transportation is provided by E C Burch and Jack Green with Green and J C Treas rotating as sponsors this week.
Community members recount the Latta alumni banquet last Saturday night with Mrs. Morgan Goodpasture and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith among attendees. Only three classmates present. Mrs. Goodpasture attended as a guest with Mrs. Hazel Bunch.
Mr and Mrs Donald Black with Ronnie visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Flanagan Sunday evening in a family social note.
Mr and Mrs Edd Brashier and family spent Sunday afternoon at Sulphur enjoying a refreshing swim with family.
Lowell Lillard of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Elmer Lillard of Conway and Mr and Mrs Charley Lillard hosted a Sunday dinner with the Hoyt Lillards.
Mrs J C Treas and Mr and Mrs D D Duke of Stonewall traveled to Norman on Sunday to hear Billy Graham. Rev M L Stegall of Clinton visited the Treases last Wednesday. Aric Latta visited the Douglas Smiths. Jesse Gantt and Jerry Don went to California to bring Mrs Gantt and Virgil home. Bennett and Rainer families from Tulsa visited the Winston Bennett home on Sunday. Leonard Weddle and Wayneath returned from a vacation to Michigan Ohio and Kentucky last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Bill McNair and children Lana and Vina spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Dale Gentry and son of Stratford.
Mrs. Charles Pettyjohn spent Tuesday through Saturday in Oklahoma City as the guest of her daughter Mrs. Charles Zeeck and Mr. Zeeck.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mrs Effie McConnell were Saturday evening guests in the Jake McGee home.
Grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Ed Holland care for four wild baby rabbits fed by eye dropper as kin and friends attend. Mr and Mrs William McLish and children of Eunice NM visit from Friday to Tuesday with the Bill Whittingtons. Leon Adams and family of Denver City TX attend the funeral of his uncle Arthur Kinman born in California a week ago last Tuesday. Kinman burial at Rosdale cemetery Monday.
Jimmy Demaret picked Cary Middlecoff to win this year's U S Open after 36 holes. Demaret said Middlecoff should win given his play. Middlecoff eventually won the title with a total of 281.
Sunday guests in the Pedersen home were Mr and Mrs Wirlie Deaton Donna and Gary of Borger Tex Mr and Mrs Tom Gresham and granddaughter Cindy Gresham of Ada Mr and Mrs John Pedersen and daughters Arlene and Linda of Midwest City.
Richard Pedersen joined Paul Jimmie Charles and Mike Pedersen visiting David and Kenneth Hunt on Monday night in a social gathering with five people in attendance.
Visitors included his sister and Mr and Mrs Clyde Hobgood of Sunshine Mr and Mrs Dave Baugh Mr and Mrs Brown and daughter all from Gainesville Texas, during a Monday evening call.
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Stewart were weekend visitors in the home of W. E. Jackson. The brief note records a social call and does not include further details or events.
George Welch spent the weekend with his parents, enjoying time at home and catching up on family activities.
Timmy Harlin endured a weekend illness due to measles while residents monitor health. Jay McDonald has the illness in the same area as officials advise precautions.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith and Mrs Newt Thompson were seen at the Seminole Rodeo last Wednesday evening with the Ada Roundup Club in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McGuire and others from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks Sunday. Patsy Fortner and Wanda Glover stayed with Luetta Brooks at Velma from Thursday to Sunday. Simon Young, Mickey Cooper and Kenneth Fortner spent the weekend with I. N. Brooks at Velma.
Mrs C M Jackson visited Mrs Prentis West Monday afternoon for a social call and conversation.
Anita Baker of Sulphur and Bill Ross of Lovelady married in Ahloso First Baptist Church at 8 p m Saturday June 3. A wedding shower for the couple followed the ceremony.
Senny Leader and J A Holman departed Saturday night bound for Kansas in search of employment.
Ada residents Mrs Alma Brooks visited Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda Friday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston and Jerry and Karen Johnston of Stonewall visited Paul and Alma Johnston Sunday. School will start July 9. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda of Ada visited D R Clifford’s family Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Misenhimer and Billie and William of Ada recently visited Mr and Mrs Buford Wisenhunt, sharing time and hospitality in a small town social exchange.
Phyllis Misenhimer and Lawanda Misenhimer of Ada visited Sunday with Helen Clifford, sharing time and conversation during the afternoon call.
Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and children Dickie Debra Donnie and Ronnie visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Forbus Glover visit his mother on Wednesday to attend the funeral of his grandmother Mrs. Lula Glover.
Helen Clifford, who works part time at Made O'Day Frock Shop in Ada, visited her parents during the past weekend.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Reed and their children from California visited Monday with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.
Mr and Mrs Other Reed and Anne of Ashton visited her sister Mrs Mattie Johnston on Monday.
Phyllis Misenhimer of Ada spent Monday night with Helen Clifford.
Fort Worth railroad special agent L. R. Troxell tracked four men who broke into a box car and stole straw hats. White lime on the floor and footprints led to the arrests in a nearby hobo jungle.
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