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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1960
Page
4
The Ada Evening News and The Ada Weekly News publish weekly Thursday issues with edition fields and mailing rates. Information lists publisher W D Little editor Eric Allen and subscription prices for Ada area and outside counties in Oklahoma and surrounding regions.
A newspaper editorial debates appointing public officials versus election by majority vote. It argues candidates must prove ability and integrity, warns against overreliance on charm, and urges daily vigilance to curb graft while acknowledging past progress and future elections.
The Francis teacherage is enlarged by one room. Mrs. Henson recalled the move was a chore. News reached that Mrs. Letha Martin of Hobbs New Mexico is seriously ill in a Hobbs hospital with polio or a stroke. well wishes go to Letha. Margie Matthews and Dorotha Matthews left for Hobbs to aid the Martins.
The author notes a well under construction now over three hundred feet deep and planned to go deeper than prior wells. The goal is to produce soft water after enjoying the gentler supply from recent wells, aiding bathing, canning, washing, irrigation, and general use during hot weather.
Miss Bernice Chaddick of Kansas has returned home after visiting her mother Mrs Becky Chaddick. They plan to visit her son and brother Mr and Mrs Clifford Chaddick and their children of Pueblo Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes of Holdenville welcomed a baby boy named Danny at Valley View Hospital on Thursday night. He weighed over five pounds and is the couple’s third child, joining son Charles, 13, and daughter Barbara, 11. Mrs Kimes will stay in the hospital for a short period.
The article notes Hazel Chism rejoining sister Mrs Meri Moon and her son Joe for a few days. The Kimes family, previously of Gelette Montana, have purchased a home in Holdenville and will reside there.
May we of this community extend our sympathy to the family of Fred Poe. He died Thursday June 30 in an Oklahoma City hospital after major surgery about a week earlier. Funeral services were at Francis Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Wade. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Poe was a retired Frisco railroad fireman. He is survived by his wife Beesie Poe a stepdaughter Sylvia Foster of California three sisters Mollie Escue Jennie Smith and Myrtle Clarkson and several grandchildren nieces and nephews.
Airman Jerry Wilson spent last weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson in Little Rock, linking travel with a family reunite visit.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Price and children of Oklahoma City are visiting with their parents Mr and Mrs Tollie Chism Mr and Mrs Edd Price Ada his brother WB Price and daughter Patsy and her grandparents Mr and Mrs JM Chicm
David Kelley and Darrell Phil lips have joined the Strike and Spare Reds baseball squad expanding the roster with two new players.
M. E. Harris applied a fresh coat of white paint to the home of Mr Beatrice Reed, showcasing a clean exterior and renewed curb appeal.
Junior Nickerson travels to Oxnard California to retrieve his car. He had been employed in California but will remain with his parents here because his father is ill.
Mr and Mrs H O Canada and children Betty Howard Marty and Ronnie visit Mr and Mrs Woodrow Canada and their son in Fort Worth Texas for a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Henry Canada stay at the Homer Canada residence to help Curtis manage the property during their Texas visit.
Sue Henderson and her children are reported to be improving after injuries from a car accident. Details on the crash and current condition were not provided.
Mr and Mrs Bob Nickles and family from Columbus Ohio visited Ada relatives including Mrs Flossie Roberts brothers Kenneth Roberts Henry Roberts Julie and Hank and also met HL Kelleys before returning home last Saturday.
A reader sends condolences and encouragement noting family comes first and wishing Sue and children good luck.
Mr and Mrs Robert Clendon and their son from Broken Arrow visited here with Mrs Chaffin and her sons Tommy and Dean, extending a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and their children Patricia Franklin Bobby and William of Oklahoma City visited here with his parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris They also visited with his brother Mr and Mrs Otto Harris Lonnie Marion and Cathy of Ada.
The family of J R Balthrop mourns his death from a heart attack on Monday June 27. His funeral was held Wednesday June 29 with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Myrtle Clarkson of Gary Indiana Mrs. Sylvia Foster of California Mr and Mrs Jim Frank Smith and children of Tulsa Captain and Mrs Ruben Chandler D Alta are here to attend the funeral of Fred Poe.
Mr and Mrs Keith Ward and baby of Ardmore visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Grahm and their children and her grandmother Mrs Patterson in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ben Ramsey of Oklahoma City visit with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Dick Kellogg and other relatives Patsy returns home with them after spending several days with her grandparents
Airman John Robert Lambert and his wife from Wichita Falls Texas traveled to Francis with two Lambert cousins Jolene and Joyce daughters of Woodrow Lambert. They visited John’s parents Jim Lambert and his grandmother M E Lambert, then met Kenneth Knight and his children of Homer.
Last Sunday the J M Chism family held a reunion at Wintersmith Park in Ada with a delicious meal. All the children were present and enjoyed catching up.
A gathering includes Mr. and Mrs. John Chism and daughter Johnie Sue of Morrilton Ark Mr. and Mrs Cleo Chism and son Lawton Mr and Mrs Alvin Chism of Weleetka Mr and Mrs Leo Chism and children of Tulsa Mr and Mrs Duel Chism and three grandchildren Mr and Mrs Tollie Chism Ada Mr and Mrs Merl Moon and son Joe Francis Charles and Barbara Kimes plus several grandchildren and a Tulsa visitor One daughter Hazel Kimes was in the hospital with a new baby.
Miss Martha Norris of Sherman Texas visits relatives here with her grandparents Mr and Mrs D Norris and Mr and Mrs O H Walker during a family gathering while staying for a short period.
The speaker notes curiosity about why oak and black jack trees shed leaves, indicating prior wonder and a desire to study the cause.
Longtime Francis resident Mrs Pernicia Matthews known as Granny died Saturday at eighty six. Funeral held last Monday at Francis school auditorium with grandsons as pallbearers. Burial in Denny cemetery. Smith Funeral Home coordinating. Survived by three daughters, four sons, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Allen Rice and children Barbara Darlene Charles and Loyd of Wichita Kansas returned home after visiting Jessie Lee The Rices visited with H L Kelleys Sunday evening and stayed a while Sunday night
Mr and Mrs H C Canada and their children were vacationing in Texas when they were recalled home last Monday due to the death of Helen’s grandmother Granny Matthews.
Mrs. Mary Caperton and daughters Ola and Mabel visiting from Lakeland Florida took Berlinda Grayce to Kansas City for a Lakeland return by train. Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley Gary and Keith went on a business trip to Cushing last week with plans to return soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Cleo West and children of Shiprock New Mexico visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Cal West and Wayne, and brother Mr. and Mrs. Gene West of Ada over the weekend holidays. Mrs Mildred Price and daughter Patsy recently visited relatives in Tulsa. Jewel Scates Jr. of Ada visited here with Hershell Kelley last Monday.
Midland residents report Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Boyd and their Dallas family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Tiffin. Boyd is Mrs. Tiffin's brother.
Teresa Parrish, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs C A Berger, has been ill with virus pneumonia in the past two weeks. They wish her a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Alice Hammond visited her sister Mrs. Zora McGeehee of Ada on Monday. Mrs. Susie Jones returned from Dallas after visiting her mother and noted local rain during her trip.
Miss Ola Mabel Caperton of Lakeland Florida visits E. H. Caperton and her grandmother Aunt Minnie Baugh in the city.
Word reached of the serious illness of Marvin Rice of Weatherford. Doctors diagnosed a blood clot or tissue scar and planned head surgery, with Marvin awaiting his decision. He was born in Francis and was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Sam Rice. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. E L McNeal along with Dick Vance and Mr. and Mrs John Sloop and Peggy visited Mr. and Mrs Tom Martin Saturday. The Martins and McNeals with Mr Sloop were old World War II Army buddies.
Mrs. Tom Martin hosted visitors including her sister Mrs. Benny Leh man, Leh man’s mother-in-law from Konawa, and Mrs. Martin’s niece Billie Sue Brown of Oklahoma City during a Wednesday visit.
Terry West former Ada WEEKLY editor of Tulsa spent last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl West and other relatives. Miss Jackie Weeks of Ada also visited in the Carl West home last weekend.
A weekend gathering at the E. W. West home brought Mr. and Mrs. Ted Arthur with Larry and Diana, Mr. and Mrs. Stump Bell and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chism and children, all of Tulsa, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brown with children, plus Mrs. Mary West and children from Francis. The group packed picnic baskets, traveled to Wintersmith Park for a feast, and cooled off in the swimming pool to beat the heat.
Cousin June Chism learns that her aunt Mrs. Ted Arthur receives the Ada Weekly and reads the Francis items to the Chisms during Sunday evenings. The Chisms and Arthurs live in Tulsa and Evelyn is invited to subscribe for more news.
A local appeal invites weekly subscribers to renew or new readers to join. The sender offers a phone contact FE2-0800 and to receive letters for renewed or new subscriptions, praising past supporters and news contributors.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. M. E. Lambert were her nephew Mr. and Mrs. Estle Farris of Telephone Texas a brother Mr. and Mrs. Harve Farris of Seedman and Mr. and Mrs. Charles.
Mr and Mrs Ezra Hunt announce the birth of a grandson born to Sgt and Mrs David Hunt of Lawton. At the time of call the baby had not yet been named. Extended family and friends from Oklahoma City Stratford Michigan attended Monday night dinner with Mrs Chris Pedersen and family.
The piece captures letters and editor comments about missed items, misprints, and reader contributions. It recalls community memories of cane mills, berry seasons, and pioneer women with a gentle, nostalgic tone.
A June note reports new subscriptions from Roff, with Mrs. Luther Taylor Ownes planning to forward her copy to California relatives after reading. The writer also clips Roff news for another state, noting it's easier to include printed news than write letters.
Mr and Mrs. Ralph Burleson traveled to Fort Worth and other Texas locations to visit relatives during the past week.
Mrs Nora Etchieson arrived home Thursday after a three week visit to relatives in Tulsa Memphis and Odessa Texas.
Mrs Ron Morrison formerly Margarete Taylor stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Taylor while her husband serves in the U S Navy. Mrs Morrison and Barbara Taylor joined their brother Sam Taylor for a weekend visit to Westville Arkansas. Mr Taylor teaches at Westville school and attends East Central College for a degree in history and physical education. George Tolliver, recently hospitalized for weeks at Valley View, left home briefly before needing readmission for further treatment Monday.
Mr and Mrs Corbin Johnson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Mr and Mrs Clay Johnson vacationed three days at Lake Texoma and returned home to Pennsylvania after their trip.
Mr and Mrs Leon Condon along with Ray and Douglas Tuttle visited her parents Sunday on the return from an overnight stay at Lake Texoma.
Montie Lee and Bill Johnson children of Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson of Aspen Colorado were visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Clay Johnson and Mr and Mrs W W Price for two months. They accompanied the Williams family to Aspen Saturday and will visit Col and Mrs Charles Johnson in Denver and Col and Mrs Milton Johnson in Colorado Springs. The Williams children stayed behind with grandparents and aunt Mrs Rudion Clifton.
Mr and Mrs Paul Laseman spent weekend with Otto Berry and O J Hammock. Hammocks joined Sunday. Otto Berry subscribed to the Weekly in Texas and Hammocks renewed. Laseman family to Ponca City for two days. Mrs Laseman to be honored with a coffee Wednesday. Return to Bakersfield, Calif with Mrs Jim Young joining through Sept 1.
Mr and Mrs Joe Robinett Jr and family travel back to Midland Texas from visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Robbinett They bring two dozen quarts of home canned beans Mrs Robinett does this yearly for her three children The other two children are Mrs John Gallahar Coronado California and R M Robinett Denver Colorado
Spending the Fourth with Mr and Mrs Tom Martin were her sister and family Mr and Mrs Tom Roley of Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs K P Larsh and Allen completed a short trip to Hot Springs Arkansas returning Thursday from the excursion with details of their travels and time away.
Mr and Mrs J L McGee hosted relatives over the holiday. Rev and Mrs Lowell Smith and their sons from Midwest City joined the gathering along with Bob Marble of Ada.
Mrs. Beulah Hathaway Arthur Harber and Mary Ann attended the Baptist Workers Conference held at Byers on Monday.
Sunday June 26 the Berger family held a reunion at Wintersmith Park. Attendees included Mrs Ilda L Berger Ada and C A Berger of Vanoss Mr and Mrs Lee Parrish and Teresa Ada Mr and Mrs Wilson Philips and children Ada Mr and Mrs E G Findley and baby Mr J R Newby Ada and Mr and Mrs Sandy Dacon and children Mr and Mrs Goen Foster and children of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Willie W Berger and daughter Mr and Mrs Maurine Berger and children of Ventura Calif Preston Parks of Dallas visited in the C A Berger home last week Parks formerly lived in Vanoss as a youngster.
David and Ruth Sudduth and their grandfather and grandmother Frank and Ruth Sudduth from Plains Texas took a trip to Carlsbad Caverns this past week during their visit with the grandparents.
Mr and Mrs A R White and their son Arthur of Texas City returned home Monday after spending three weeks with Mrs White’s parents Mr and Mrs E L Gallither and friends at Wynnewood.
Mr and Mrs Bill Gentry of Tulsa visited his grandmother Mrs Kate Davis on Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs Charles Gentry and Ada Gentry, a daughter, plus Bobbie Gentry a granddaughter who teaches in Denver and attends East Central State College.
A local writer reflects on a busy month of canning and family visits, noting the strain of daily life when morale is low. The piece mentions a family member battling acute glaucoma for three months requiring frequent doctor visits and at-home care.
Bill Chaney of Granada Colorado attending East Central this term has been notified of his promotion to the principal ship at the school where he teaches for the new term.
Mrs Amos Summers travels to Ada this week to visit her grandmother Mrs Rosa Malicoat who is a patient at Valley View Hospital receiving treatment.
W G Morrison departed Wednesday for Plainview to collect Nancy and Jerry Gores for a return journey to their home north of Rofs. They had visited Mr and Mrs Travis Gores and other relatives during June.
Phil Fairchild of Holdenville spent Tuesday in Roff visiting friends and relatives, meeting locals and catching up with family.
Mr and Mrs Claude Gaddis and R C Laseman traveled to Ada Tuesday morning to keep appointments with their doctors. Mr and Mrs L W Laseman were in Sulphur Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Olen Tilley of Bucklin Kansas recalls a good wheat harvest with night trucking to finish. She compares today’s machinery to earlier cotton picking days, noting the toil of loading bales at night and the lighter load modern gear brings. An editor's note reflects on nostalgia and hardship in rural life.
A poem fragment reflecting on fame and humility. The speaker notes that no one can keep a name forever while true happiness lies in simple deeds and ordinary daylight. The text mentions Johan Vance Cheney and inflation remarks attributed to Bob Considine.
A concise pull quote reframes weight gain as driven by fleeting seconds, not long meals. It emphasizes daily habits over duration, suggesting rapid moments influence caloric balance and outcomes. The line casts a sharp, quotable takeaway for readers tracking diet timing.
A witty aphorism reflects on the modern trend of financial loss affecting all people rather than a single fool. It suggests widespread exposure to economic missteps and quick dissipation of wealth in contemporary times.
A reclaimed antique asset is described as a fugitive from the junk yard with a price tag set on its head. The item draws attention for potential buyers and collectors tracking its contested value.
A compact look at how sponsors enable television programs while shaping limits and expectations for audiences, creators, and networks through funding, branding, and strategic partnerships.
A brief meditation on conscience described as a quiet inner voice guiding dissenting opinions among a group. The piece suggests moral hesitation and the value of minority reports in decision making.
Lois F Pasley reflects on recurring parking space disputes, noting every configuration yields a different outcome. The brief meditation emphasizes persistence and urban navigation challenges in daily life.
A pithy proverb compares marriage to intertwined shears, noting how union binds two lives so they cannot be separated. The saying emphasizes lasting commitment and the inseparable bond of vows.
A voluptuous blonde visits a public library claiming to improve her mind by reading books. She jokes about choosing between something light or heavy, saying her boyfriend urged her to read. The moment ends with an indifferent shrug from the scene.
A note left for the Philharmonic conductor during a tour accuses a trombonist of only playing when the conductor looked at him. The anonymous message implies the musician underperformed during other moments.
Eugenia Emrick notes that her errors provide value by provoking others to correct them, framing missteps as teaching moments and social cues for improvement.
A family of three became lost in a jungle and were captured by cannibals. Only the mother escaped with survivors recounting a harrowing ordeal involving a father and son and a brutal banquet.
Officials probe whether certain imported vehicles were properly deported or misclassified. Investigators review documents from customs and automotive firms to determine if any cars bypassed clearance, risking penalties and duties.
A trio of turtles goes to a cafe as rain begins. The largest asks the smallest to fetch an umbrella, and a coffee dispute unfolds. Two years later the big turtle plans to drink the missing turtle’s coffee, until a voice outside pledges to stay if they drink it.
A fragmentary quip notes George spent some of his inheritance on wine, women, and song, and the rest he squandered.
The piece surveys the upcoming election cycle after the first round, noting a potential runoff for the sheriff and a Democratic convention. It argues the presidential race will be defined by a titanic contest or an anti climax with Kennedy likely victorious. It offers voter guidance on reading listening and judging to form independent judgments.
The article argues the value of prosperity over sheer numbers, noting some regions like northwestern Oklahoma thrived despite low population after the dust bowl era. It emphasizes that business health and employee welfare matter more than counts, as population and prosperity do not always align.
The text contrasts lively talk with dull chatter and suggests true liveliness lies in sincere interest. It praises quiet speakers whose soft words carry vitality that can animate dialogue. It argues conversation is an art worth restoring and that genuine engagement enriches human interaction.
The legendary site of Cupid’s home is the St Hilarion castle on Cyprus. The fortress was erected in 1223 as part of Crusader era fortifications.
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