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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

4

Food handlers school to be held July 9 at 2 30 PM

Announcement urges attendance for food handlers as the next food school is scheduled for July 9 at 2 30 PM. The notice emphasizes those who have not attended should join.

A Descriptive Call for Stopping Highway Killings

A long critique warns that society tolerates automotive murder while laws and public opinion target guns. It argues life is cheap, urges immediate action to curb traffic deaths, and cites shared guilt and a need for accountability across communities and leaders.

Jesus saves men from sins not hell in preaching

A 1956 church lesson explains salvation as rescue from sin through Christ. It discusses three angles: bearing sins, Christ’s example inspiring holiness, and Christ as a constant unseen guest shaping lives, with stories illustrating selfless sacrifice and inner transformation.

Hell Heaven Christ Hordern St. Paul North Carolina United States Junaluska Jesus Christ ABC Jesus Zacchaeus

Inheritance Questions Answered for Oklahoma Readers

The editor explains a monthly column on questions of law and illustrates with an inheritance scenario. If no will is made, equal shares go to brothers and sisters and to the children of deceased siblings, with half blood treated equally to whole blood. Ancestral estates can exclude nonblood heirs depending on acquisition of property.

Oklahoma National Building Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Immaculate table settings boost dining appeal and profits

A health program highlights the dishwashing department as vital for sanitation, efficiency, and cost control. Leaks, poor layout, and bad conditions waste profits. proper dish operation yields direct and indirect financial benefits. Field trips included Childs Medical Center, Childs Guidance Clinic, Shawnee tuberculosis law site, and Oklahoma City clinics.

Health Department Childs Medical Center Childs Guidance Clinic Tulsa Shawnee Oklahoma City State Health Department

Roundup Club Report From Sulphur Rodeo Highlights

The Roundup Club held a Sunday arena event with a balloon race won by Barbara Goodman. Dee Lance won calf roping and wild cow milking while Jess Poin dexter captured ribbon roping. Hoot Houchen improves after a saddle accident. 14 members and five new joiners attended the Konawa Rodeo and Parade. Next trip is Chickasha on Tuesday July 17 with loading at 12 30 p m and parade at 5 p m.

Barbara Goodman Jess Poindexter Dee Lance Dee Sulphur Hoot Houchen Konawa Chickasha Western Shop Wayne Truitt Lorene Marsh Bill Gregory Jerry Thomas Charles Price

We’re Still Killing: Editorial Reprinted on Highway Slaughter

The column revisits the 1955 and 1956 Oklahoma highway death tolls and the editorial Guilty. Readers from Washington to California sent letters about the piece, and the publication notes its nationwide reach.

National Traffic Safety ADA Weekly News Dallas Oklahoma Country Washington, D. C California

Pan American Insurance Chief Engineer Letter

L. E. Davis from the Safety Engineering Dept at Pan American Insurance Co in Houston Texas signs off a formal communication. The closing conveys professional courtesy and scope without detailing case specifics or dates.

L. E. Davis Pan American Insurance Co Houston, Tex

Health conference in Kalihoma features immunization films

On June 19 Robbie Eden met with Kalihoma residents for a health conference. Films on immunizations and tuberculosis were shown. Fifty three people attended. The next clinic is planned in Kalihoma on July 17 at 9 30 a m.

Robbie Eden Kalihoma

Family visits before Navy tour of duty abroad

A California family visits their son Bill who heads to a 12 month Navy tour. Bill plans to leave the Navy after return. Mr and Mrs Tubby Hamilton spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charlie Gentry. Bobby Gentry visits relatives in Cleveland while caring for three children during their mother's hospital stay. she teaches in Carlsbad New Mexico.

California Bill Navy Mrs. Tubby Hamilton Mrs Charlie Gentry Bobby Gentry Cleveland Bobby Carlsbad, N. M

Painter and Rorie Family Notes From Byng Baptist Visit

Mr and Mrs Painter visited in the Baptist Children's Home last week. Bro R T Rorie and family returned from Arkansas after visiting his and Mrs Rories parents. Rorie attended an association meeting at Little Rock and preached at East Ridgewood Baptist Church. He took part in an ordination service and preached at Big Springs Baptist Church.

Mrs. Painter Baptist Bro R. T. Rorie Arkansas Bro. Rorie Mrs. Rorie Little Rock Ero Rorie East Ridgewood Baptist Church Big Springs

Consolation for Gentry Family After Return

Mr and Mrs Charlie Gentry and Bobby have just returned from an unspecified trip or event seeking consolation and relief as a family.

Mr. and Mrs Charlie Gentry Bobby

Birthday Celebration for Betty Sue Myers and Irvin Holiday Jr

A joint birthday event was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Myers for their daughter Betty Sue and cousin Irvin Holiday Jr. Ice cream and birthday cake were served to family members including T. F. Holiday Pearl Myers C. B. Enloe Judy Beulah Holiday and the Holiday children Barbara Larry Danny and Irvin Jr. The two six year olds are eager for school to start.

Buford Myers Betty Sue Irvin Holiday Jr T. F. Holiday Pearl Myers C. B. Enloe Judy Beulah Holiday Irvin Holiday Barbara Larry Danny Irvin Jr

Brother Rorie Heads to Garden Grove Meeting

Brother R T Rorie travels to Garden Grove Oklahoma for a two week religious meeting.

Oakman Sportsmen Set Rules for Lake Use

The Oakman Sportsmen's Club met on July 5 at the Carters lawn, served a chicken supper for about 60, and adopted lake rules drawn up by the lake committee. Jake Blevins Ada attorney Virgil Williams from the State Game and Fish Department and Jim Stone spoke on wildlife and habitat, with Stone detailing conservation efforts. Visitors included Ernest Myers Ada W. L. Pevehouse Greenwood Ark Mrs Barbaa Smith and Mike Altus.

Oakman Sportsmen’s Club George Carter J. E. Teague Lake Committee Jake Blevins Ada Virgil Williams State Game and Fish Department Jim Stone Game Department Stone Ernest Myers W. L. Pevehouse Greenwood Ark Barbaa Smith Mike Altus

Edgeley Bridge Uses Large Steel and Cement for Span

The new turnpike bridge over the Delaware River near Edgeley Pennsylvania required 10 104 tons of steel and 25 000 barrels of cement to complete the concrete and steel structure for the span across the river.

Delaware River Edgeley

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