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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
2
A downtown Ada well yielded little water but some oil and gas during a 270 foot test at Fourteenth and Broadway. The piece discusses water shortages, rising demand, and the impact on industry and future energy resources amid concerns over rivers and aquifers.
A passerby with a capti vating smile quips simply it's thawing sparking a reflection on whether weather chatter betrays thoughtless wit or real insight.
The famed Hutchinson Shetland Pony farm stallion Old Lucky Silver died of an infection thought to follow minor abrasions from a fight with two other stallions across a fence. County Judge Fred Andrews notes a Golden Delicious apple tree in her yard may yield more than Keeling’s S H 31 trees, after a limb broke in a photo in Wednesday's NEWS. Observers monitor Byrds Mill watershed rainfall effects with Shipe noting a heavy rain in the dry season may boost the spring flow within 2 to 10 days. low Byrds Mill flow could still lift the spring flow in a few weeks by waterhead buildup.
Citizens fret over rising coffee costs as prices jump to 1.20 1.35 per pound and the last nickel counters face closure. The anxiety centers on declining quality or perceived debt for a nickel drink, with proprietors blamed for price hikes and perceived sharp dealing.
James E. Lawson faces charges in county court on a complaint by Omega Lawson. The accusation alleges that since July 3 he has failed and neglected to provide for his six year old daughter Ginger Lawson.
During the first quarter of 1956 West Germany's cinemas screened 101 foreign films: 48 from the United States, 39 from West Germany, 14 from France, and a single Russian produced picture.
Norvell explains methods to balance weak and strong hives by relocating colonies and sharing resources. He details queen rearing, hive scent transfer, and timed queen replacement to boost honey production. Stinging risk is higher with many colonies. sunny weather reduces attempted stings. A rheumatism claim is dismissed.
Farmers report low ponds and water shortages intensifying hay crops and pasture. Alfalfa and wheat suffer while some areas see slight rain and cautious optimism for a second cutting. Cattle owners fear selling if dry spells continue. one veteran notes water wells gone dry for a year, underscoring prolonged drought impact.
Allen compares water storage projects to highway and navigation schemes paid by the government. Ada and other communities face water problems discussed at a hearing. Oklahoma Municipal League director Dave Fudge represents municipalities seeking larger supplies. A 5,000 acre foot limit could be raised by local funding, with a possible ceiling of 25,000 acre feet. beyond that, Corps of Engineers oversight. Chickasha seeks 60,000 acre feet and Ada 40,000. For a Frisco area lake, watershed residents decide on cooperation with Ada. Boggy district residents hold the final say, in a voluntary cooperation framework.
Nobel Prize winner Dr. Harold C. Urey supports expanding experiments in teaching scientific subjects via television. He advocates using broadcasts to enhance understanding and public engagement with science education.
A West Virginia wildlife harvest survey ranks the common squirrel as the most valuable species, accounting for 3 million dollars of a total 64 million dollars. The finding highlights the species’ economic importance within the regional harvest.
Swine Breeders plan their 4th annual conference at Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater on July 19. Dr. J. C. Hillier notes demonstrations of car cass and live hogs, with judging contests for 4-H and FFA members and adults. Harvey Richardson will lead the afternoon business meeting.
The Harris household enjoys cool weather after a 1/2 inch rain. Luther Harris and wife host Dorothy Mac Intyre and her daughters Sue Judy and Debby from Falls Church Virginia for a six week visit in Tulsa. Also visiting are Henry Harris Floyd Byrd and Jennie Harris. Mrs Harris expects more company later in the week.
Visitors from Parma Missouri include Mr and Mrs William Simmons and family Mr and Mrs Lester Simmons and Mrs Earl Scott and family from Pauls Valley Doyle returned home with his brother and family to Missouri for a couple of weeks
Those from Fittstown who attended the Billy Graham service in Norman on July 1 include Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Deleplain and Mrs. Sam Winters and daughters. They were visiting their mother Mrs. Kenneth Burnett and Mrs. Harold Crawford and family.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pevehouse with children Sammy and Kathy Rev and Mrs Dean Miller and Mr and Mrs James Brown and daughters visited H B Turner home all last week. They had a July 4 picnic in Sulphur and saw Indian dances. Millers left for Boswell Thursday. Browns Turners and Pevehouses traveled to Oklahoma City to visit friend Mrs Irone Abbott and son Charles, saw a Cinerama, and took children to the zoo.
Mrs Pat Lobaugh and her daughters are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lee, for a few days.
Billy Ramsey of Maysville is spending the week with his paternal relatives Mr. and Mrs. Jake Howry. The young visitor stays at their home during the trip.
Mr and Mrs John Herell traveled to Ardmore Monday night to visit a brother in law hospitalized in serious condition.
Mr and Mrs M C Alexander of Oklahoma City toured to see his brother L B Alexander and Mrs Alexander during a visit last week, continuing family ties in the area.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Ramsey and family of Maysville spent Saturday night and Sunday in the home of her parents the Jake Howrys.
Mr. and Mrs. Jiggs Jackson Roger and Bertha Wright of Seminole and Mr. and Mrs. L G Cradduck with Carolyn spent July 4 with Mr. and Mrs. George Cradduck in a family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lee of Fort Worth Texas together with his mother Mrs. Virgie Lee and sister Mrs. Addie Crabtree visited in Checotah at the home of J. J. Lee recently.
Mr and Mrs Richard Davis of Longview Texas spent the Fourth of July with his parents Mr and Mrs Ab Davis The Ab Davises accompanied their son home for a short visit with family.
Mr and Mrs L B Alexander visited Dallas Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday to see their daughter Mrs Michael O'Brien, Mr O'Brien, and their children. They returned home late Wednesday evening.
Vernon Buettner has been discharged from Valley View Hospital after a hospitalization for a heart attack. His condition improved with treatment and he is reported resting at home.
Weeks ago he and Mrs Buettner visited her parents Mr and Mrs Finis Logan until he can make the trip home to St Paul.
Mr and Mrs Bud Blevins and family of Stonewall visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ab Davis Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bob Welhausen departed for Tulsa on Sunday. Mr. Welhausen has retired from his position with Carter Oil Co.
Mr and Mrs W A McElroy and daughter Nancy visited their son Buddy and Richard Osborn in Farmington and stayed at Mrs McElroy’s brother’s home. After returning home they planned to visit more relatives in Arkansas.
J C Ross traveled to Mena Arkansas on Tuesday and Wednesday to be with his seriously ill mother.
Mr and Mrs Kelsey McGuffee and children from San Manuel Arizona visit her parents Mr and Mrs Pat Snell and family. L B Lackey released from Valley View Hospital. Mrs Joe Parker and sons Richard Alec and David from Ada spend Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs L B Alexander. Richard Alec extends visit and stays until Wednesday.
Mrs Sam Winters hosts her sister Mrs Ann Stanford from Fort Smith Arkansas in her home this week.
Mrs. W. E. Snyder Ruth Pierce and Jewell Hisan attended funeral services for Ed Clampitt in Ross Cemetery on Wednesday. Ed was a brother of Henry Clampitt of Fittstown.
Mr and Mrs W E Snyder and Johnny hosted Mr and Mrs Paul McElroy and their boys of Healdton Mr and Mrs Lowell Ross and son of Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Lee Gross and family of Pernell on Sunday John ny returned home with the Gross es for a week's visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve McNeil and family Rev. Max Philp and Mrs. W. E. Snyder attended the funeral of Monroe McNeil in Holdenville. Services were at the Free Will Baptist Church with burial in Holdenville Cemetery. Weekend visitors included Mrs. Noel Habeston and family from Mounds and Mr. Raymond Lance from Sapulpa.
Rev and Mrs Paul Robinson of Tacoma visited the Haines family in Wintersmith Park for a reunion held July 1. About 56 relatives and guests enjoyed a picnic lunch and visiting during the day's events at the park.
Mrs. W. E. Snyder visited Mrs. Ida Edgin who is in a convalescent home in Roff Wednesday.
The Women’s Missionary Association met at the church on Wednesday for a royal service session. Members discussed plans and shared prayers as part of their church service program.
Mrs. Mary McGuire and children from Winters with Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Wright and Roberta Wright of Tracy arrive to visit the Schneiders. The Drakes from Lawton join for a night and return. The Wrights travel to Lincoln Ark. for a visit before all return for a longer stay.
Mr and Mrs James Buttrill ended a week with his parents in Ada and her parents the Cleo Tate family. He will resume duties at the Ford plant in Dallas Monday while Mrs Buttrill takes another week of vacation. She works for Southwestern Bell Telephone in Dallas.
A large group including Mr and Mrs Don Barricks and Nola, Mr and Mrs Vernon Busey and Johnny Lee of Velma, Mr and Mrs Ocis Charles and Jackie of San Pueblo Calif, Mr and Mrs Parley Barrick of St Louis Okla, and Mr and Mrs Jack Barrick Jackie Earl Jimmy and Martha of County Line picnicked in Sulphur Sunday. The day featured swimming skating and riding everything in Joyland.
Mr and Mrs Ben Weaver and Mr and Mrs Mike and Sue Weaver drove to Wichita Kansas on Friday and returned home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. L. C. Miller and Mrs. W. A. Glenn were in Ada on Tuesday attending to business matters.
Linda and Mr and Mrs Bert Hursh spent two days last week fishing at Lake Texoma, enjoying leisure time by the water and fishing together as a family outing.
The WSCS honored Mrs. Roberto Escamillo with a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Carton Corbin Friday morning July 6 at 9 30. Refreshments served to Mrs. H B Turner, Lois Brown, Madge Hursh, Vida Doolittle, Zuleene Deleplain, Ruth Hunter, Juanita Townsend, Clara Thompson and Carol Bennett. Mrs J Den is and Edna Buttrill sent gifts.
Rosa Mary Shipe and Mary Corbin spent Monday in Connerville with Kathy Corbin, Mary's cousin.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Boydston and family and Mrs. C. J. Boydston of Holdenville visited the E. T. Boydstons Sunday. Mrs. O. J. Boydston extended her stay for a longer visit.
The Ben Weaver family spent the Fourth of July visiting Rev. and Mrs. Holt Sodeman and their daughters at Maude.
The Methodist group planned a Tuesday evening outing at Ballard's Park inviting the Baptist Young People to join.
Connie Lancaster spent Saturday in Ada with her aunt Mrs Eva Tarplay and family. They visited during the holidays in the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Pevehouse. Vernon and Bill were his parents Mr and Mrs W L Pevehouse of Greenwood Arkansas and Albert's daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gleyn West of Pauls Valley.
Mrs Jim Crawford was taken to Valley View Hospital last Monday as her condition worsened. She returned home Friday and is feeling better. A daughter Mrs Dessie Johnston of Compton California arrived Sunday for a few weeks visit with her parents and brother Joe and his family.
Leon Berryman of Allen visited for a while on Saturday with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J W Berry man.
George Carter president of the Oakman Sportsman's Club and J E Teague of Byng traveled to El Reno Tuesday to receive the game department's allotment for the club's young birds.
Janell Farmer Sharon Wynn Susan Guest and Lonnie Dale Current began Red Cross swimming lessons at Glenwood Pool Ada Monday. The program runs under Red Cross guidance for community safety.
Bill Guest technical representative for North American Airlines of North Africa visited last week with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie and brother Mr and Mrs W J Guest Susan and Sonny. He was on his way to California to visit with his family.
Bill and Vernon Pevehouse traveled to Madill on Thursday for business accompanied by their grandfather W. L. Pevehouse of Greenwood Arkansas.
Visiting Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caton were cousins Arthur Higgs of Arcata California, Edwin Higgs and son Larry from Oklahoma City, Shirley Collins of Ada and J L Roper and son of Cleborne.
Mrs Pryor and Mr and Mrs Radcliffe along with Mr and Mrs John Pendergrass and sons Roddy and Gary of Ada attended a July 4 supper at J R Pendergrass residence. Mr and Mrs Sam Sliger of Byng, brother of Mrs Pendergrass, visited briefly that evening.
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited for a while Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim Crawford in a local social gathering.
The revival starts Sunday at Oakman and runs through July 29 with Rev. F. M. Wood of Stratford as the evangelist. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs. Dewey Higdon of Stonewall and Mrs. W. J. Guest with Sonny visited briefly Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Ira Wommack and Jon Ann.
Attendees at the Free Will Baptist Church singing in Ada Sunday included Jimmie Caton Sylvia Bobby Eugene and Glasoter Connie Lancaster Delores Ray Farmer and Eugene Hobbs.
Jess Berryman hosted family guests including sons J. B. and Gene Dewayne, Deniece, grandson Ronnie Ainsworth from Oklahoma City, and Ed ward Berryman with Charlie and Kay from Bebee.
Roy White Jr. visits this week with his grandmother Mrs. Minnie Spaulding of Stillwater, sharing time and family moments in the town.
Mrs Sid Isaacs Delores Farmer and Susan Guest spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Mildred Lancaster in a social call at her home.
Mrs Mildred Caton spent time Sunday with her aunt Mrs Lillie Ballard in Ada. Ballard was ill during the visit.
Sunday School attendance included Arthur Higgs of Arcata California and Mr and Mrs Edwin Riggs with son Larry from Oklahoma City as league visitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hay spent Wednesday at Steedman with Mr. and Mrs. Harve Farris.
Mrs J M Nance and Miss Aggie Wright visited Tuesday afternoon at the Valley View Hospital with Mrs Jennie Crawford.
Mrs Dodie Myers of Byng spent Monday in the home of Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall.
Sunday dinner guests were Rev and Mrs Scott Jones visiting Mr and Mrs Emmett Light in Summers Chapel. The social visit highlighted local church and community ties.
Mr and Mrs Web Scroggins and their children of Homer spent the Fourth of July with Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann at the Wommacks home.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Morison of Wilson spent the weekend with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hay.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Higdon of Stonewall visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dub Guest and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Bob Robertson of Ada and Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall visited Saturday in the home of Angie Wright.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop of Pauls Valley were supper guests Sunday of their daughter and family.
Mrs Mary Lee Caton spent Sunday afternoon in Ada visiting with Mrs Ethel Clayton.
C M Sliger of Ada visited Saturday afternoon with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass during a social call.
Mrs Henry Golden and children of Homer visited Friday morning with Ila Pevehouse and family and were dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass with their kin at home.
Mrs. Marvy Clark and Katherine visited Saturday morning with Mrs. Myra Berryman. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones were Monday guests of his mother and sister, Mrs. Harve Bandy and Lonie.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue and daughter Cathy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sloan, Larry and Loretta of Homer.
Mr and Mrs Roy White and their son spent last week in Alabama visiting Mr White's relatives.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance completed a full redecorating of their home updating both inside and out.
Collen Hampton visited Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Hampton’s sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cub Owens, in Wetumka.
Eugene Hobbs and Bobby Ca ton spent Sunday with Norman Ray Farmer, likely sharing time at a local gathering or event. The note records personal visits and social activity involving named individuals.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wynn and their children spent Sunday at Stigler with his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Stephenson and children. The gathering was a family reunion with 26 relatives and friends in attendance. Another sister, Mrs. Edgar Graham of Wasco, California, also attended.
Aubrey Russell Staggs of Ada spent Sunday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton and Delores, Patricia and Hershell.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd White of Bristol, Connecticut, are visiting relatives, staying with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Ray White during their stay.
Mrs Alta Isaac and her daughters Delores and Janell along with Susan Guest spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Mildred Lancaster and her family.
Mona Ruth Summers daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Summers will marry Kenneth Jordan son of Mr and Mrs L G Jordan on August 3 in Ada. The couple resides near 124 North Cherry in Ada and will begin life together after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Roy White visited Stroud with E K White brother and family over the weekend in a small family gathering.
Tom Keane, longtime Dartmouth College golf coach, formerly served as president of the New Hampshire PGA, guiding regional golf interests and youth development.
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