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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
2
Neal Stidham of the Soil Conservation Service warns farmers that cattle avoid poison plants but will eat them if forced. The guide details bagpod and loco weed risks, dogbane limits, and the dangers of white snakeroot, advising pulling, cutting, or brush killers like 2 4 D to control outbreaks and protect livestock.
Stidham warns Johnson grass and Sudan grass can produce hydrocyanic acid after frost or regrowth, poisoning cattle within minutes. Second growth worsens risk. cattle on Johnson grass may build partial immunity. Other dangers include poke berries, cocklebur, nightshade, ergot, and oak buds, with oak poisoning debate ongoing.
The passage argues livestock avoid dangerous plants if good feed is available. By keeping pastures slow to mature and offering wholesome, succulent feed, stock will choose safe food. Animals are smarter than often assumed and will not seek harm when alternatives exist.
Adair outlined a multi county flood dam and sedimentation study in Pontotoc and Garvin counties. Engineers will map watersheds from Sandy Creek to Spring Brook, seek landowner talks, and assess past flood damage to support Public Law 566 planning. Small upstream dams may be built with no large dams planned.
Wilson residents and former residents are invited to a September 4 homecoming at the community church. Services start at 10 a.m. followed by a picnic and visiting session. All locals are urged to attend.
The Ada brick operation plans a major modernization costing at least a quarter million dollars. The new management seeks 35 workers within a week, rising to 65 to 75 after upgrades, aiming to exceed 2.5 million bricks monthly. Clay sources in Oklahoma and Fort Worth personnel cited. John R. Harris acquired the plant in 1918 from W. G. Skelly.
Bill Crawford moves to Ada in October 1954 to join the local firm. A court commission established after State Bay Association recommendations will be staffed by three men to assist the state's high court in issuing opinions and reducing the backlog of cases.
A health brief urges including milk meat eggs and fruits and vegetables in daily meals. Skim milk is acceptable. The guidance emphasizes these foods as rich nutrient sources and warns against neglecting them.
Rev Billy Ray Wood led Free Will Baptist Church services. Guests included Gerald Price and family from Ada and Leonard Kime family from Shawnee. Garrett Beller on vacation from the highway department with Ada Hall visited Hickson Hewett relatives in Bryan. Mrs Hall last visited Texas in 1902.
Thursday afternoon visitors in the Ed Roundtree Jr. home included Mrs. Wano Webb and her daughters Sawana and Tanya from Shawnee and Mrs. Ed Allen of Galey. The sisters were just driving around and enjoyed reconnecting with a favorite aunt.
Mrs Bernice Morrison visited her husband s uncle J T Mc Cracken in the Convalescent Home at Ada on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs J R Vandegriff of Lightning Ridge and Mr and Mrs Filmore Jones of Ada were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Mose Lee and family. Mrs Vandegriff Mrs Jones and Mrs Lee are sisters.
Mr and Mrs T A Hooser spent Sunday afternoon with their son and family Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hooser and Dewayne.
Judy Sliger marked her fourth birthday on July 4 and her sister Karen turned seven on July 12. They are the daughters of Mr and Mrs T H Sliger.
Sunday night guests for Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller included Mr and Mrs Jack Beller and their two sons of Midwest City and Mr and Mrs Paul Murphy with their children from Ada.
Eugene Stone and Ralph Wall worked the 4 to 12 shift on July 4 at a cement plant. They threw a large firecracker near a house at midnight, but the sleepers didn t hear it. Gene Stone later admitted the prank, which backfired as the residents slept through it.
Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart included their son Wendall Stewart and daughter in law Johnnie Stewart of Ada and Jimmy Rutherford and Nancy Rutherford with their son Ricky from Summers Chapel community.
The third annual Wilson homecoming will be on Sunday September 4 at the church. Attendees are urged to bring a basket lunch and reconnect with old friends after morning services starting at 10 o clock.
The text notes a shift from beans to peas as the busy season has people picking snapping shelling freezing and canning. Women in this community join other areas in handling the harvest duties as routines adapt to the produce.
Road north from Van Oss to Gaar Corner is being graveled with gravel from a Latta pit. Wilson residents along the route endure dust and trucks. A local lady noted the project’s cost concerns and urged cheaper options.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone Jerry and Peggy and Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree Jr Vickie and Ste vie spent Tuesday at Devils Den They swam took pictures and loafed around The group noted two members with sunburned backs
Ben and Mrs J C Black and Jean Ann of Healdton spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs C E Foster Rev Black pastors First Christian Church Healdton. Tuesday night games included Joann Ruthie Varnadore Fleeta Joyce Pennington Tommie Jo Levering Jerry McKinney Elton Merle Flatt and Bobby Jackson. Visitors at Church of Christ Sunday were Oscar Whitson Mr Bowman Oscar Rankin of Galey and Will Buskirk of Center.
Miss Patricia Ann Foster of Oklahoma City has spent the last two weeks visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Foster.
Mr and Mrs D R Lesher of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs C E Foster last weekend recalling family ties and social calls in local circles with courtesy notes and shared memories.
Wayne Pennington and Miss Dixie Elmore of Stratford visited Inez Pennington Monday afternoon to spend time together and discuss family matters.
Claude Horsley visited his father in law and mother in law Mr. and Mrs. J T Morpheu west of Pauls Valley on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Gladys James and son Raymond from Norman with Mrs Joe McDonald of Dallas visits. Also visiting were Mrs Preston Farmer with children and Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy from Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Levin and their two sons Carl and Charles moved into the former home of Mrs. Bill Griffith in Latta. They come to the area from Latta and are welcomed by neighbors. Other visits include Ed Varnadore family touring Vernon Robert Lee Water Valley and San Angelo Texas and Dale Jones family visiting Oklahoma City.
Mrs Clyde Levin and her son Carl spent dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Wednesday as noted in social notes.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington and son Wayland along with Miss Vasto Pennington visited Inez Pennington on Friday, a brief social update from the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Law and Max and their grandson John Law of Ada visited the Pennington home Saturday along with Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Pennington Harrel Gene and Garland Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Joe Foster of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs C E Foster. Little Miss Patricia returned home with her parents after spending two weeks with her grandparents here.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Patrice McCurley of Ada were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Wednesday night.
Mrs. Frank Dryden visited Mrs. Clyde Lovin Saturday afternoon. Claude Horsley visited J. E. Morpheu at Maysville Monday. Patricia Jackson spent Saturday with Cheryl Melton. Carl Lee Lovin ate dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Sunday. Jerry McKinney spent Friday with Harold Gene Pennington. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl swam at Belleview in Sulphur Monday night. A low calorie diet with modest fat reduces persistent hunger and fatigue.
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