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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
4
Mrs. Alyene Hathaway and granddaughters Norma Sue and Martha June of Borger Texas visit in the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard. The gathering highlights family ties and local residences.
Pfc Wiley Winton ends a 30 day visit with his parents and boards a train at Pauls Valley for Fort Lewis Washington. He will depart for foreign duty. Mr and Mrs Winton visit Charley Winton in Chickasha hospital after the trip.
Home demonstration club members plan to attend the Annual Farm and Home Conference at Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater August 9 12. They depart from the county courthouse at 9 30 a.m. Monday by car. A varied program includes a special session for 4 H leaders and reporters and a State Wide Choral group for singers.
Bruce Frazier defeated incumbent Joe Bailey Cobb by 28 votes in a two county recount for state senator from Johnston and Murray counties. Frazier led by 23 at the July 6 first count, with Johnston adding 10 votes and Murray subtracting five for him. The final tally in Murray gave Cobb 1,972 to 2,359 for Frazier. Recount procedures stretched late with challenges withdrawn and Cobb and Frazier exchanging a handshake after results were certified.
Ada Evening News profiles Raymond Gary noting his careful, factual approach to promises and finances while serving as senator and Board of Regents member. The piece highlights his skill in budgeting and legislative appropriations for Oklahoma colleges and state government, with no comparison to William O. Coe.
Ada Evening News notes Roy J. Turner withdraws from the gubernatorial contest leaving Kerr on the ballot unopposed. The paper suggests Turner’s fund shortage may aid the Democratic ticket by avoiding a split while courts have not ruled on replacing a withdrawn top candidate.
Ada Evening News notes the run off between Berry and Williams may shape who could become governor. Berry is seasoned in public life, while Williams lacks prior office experience, highlighted by a disallowed post card mailer. The paper refrains from telling readers how to vote.
Farmers Home Administration state meeting held July 12 13 in Stillwater with about 180 attendees. The FHA aims to speed up and improve services with simplified procedures and greater local control. State Director James G Powers reported 3790260 for real estate loans 500000 for water facilities loans and 5500000 for operating loans for the year, roughly the same as last year. This is the first such state meeting since 1951.
John Hines of Midwest City is the guest this week of his aunt Miss Betty Hines of Sulphur. Miss Hines is a home economist for the Lone Star Gas Company in the area.
Boston police identified 44 year old nurse Elizabeth Dray as the shooter who killed 40 year old Daniel J O Connell in her apartment. O Connell reportedly barged in during a gathering and a fight followed. Dray faced a murder charge as details described a first meeting at a Cape Cod beach last weekend.
The most powerful particle accelerators are vast circular machines, with diameters surpassing twice the length of a football field, enabling breakthroughs in high energy physics.
The article argues that Christian growth requires active engagement with scripture. It urges early memorization, parental involvement, and systematic study aided by dictionaries, atlases, and commentaries. It stresses effort, proper study methods, and lifelong discipline to reap the Bible's transforming power.
Mr and Mrs Ones Johnson of Maysville visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Lillard in Maysville on Sunday, sharing time and conversation in a casual family gathering.
Clinton Dame, assistant chief of police, has resigned effective July 15, according to Cecil Smith, chief of police. Frank Smith has been appointed assistant chief to replace him.
Kenny Barnes and Bill Keene spent a fortnight with Jimmy Don Goss and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goss. Mrs. Goss chauffeured the trio to Seminole to catch a train bound for Bakersfield California after two weeks of boating skating and swimming. The editor notes the challenge of keeping pace with growing teens.
Among the town heaviest cases the list names Mrs Mollie Henderson and Willis Griffin as seriously ill residents.
Mrs Maggie Sawyers hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Buck Garrett with cohosts Mrs Mary Keithly and Mrs Calvin Taylor. Guests included Mrs Thomas Shannon Mrs Wesley Meek Mrs J F Ingram Mrs Joan Flanagan and many others. gifts from Eliza Fain Charley Durant George Barrett and 16 more.
Mr and Mrs A C Kent visited daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Roy West and Mr and Mrs Bob Ivy at Alex Wile. There they picnicked at Medicine Park near Lawton where Mrs Kent admired the park longhorn steers.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Carroll from Vallejo California are guests of his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Westley Chaddick. Also visiting are Alma Kostelecky and Denver nieces and nephews staying at the Chaddick home.
Mrs Everett Shaw and her husband traveled from Tulsa on a Wednesday plane trip to Laramie Wyoming where he will enter the rodeo.
Mr and Mrs Joe Combs Jr of Paris Texas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Combs Sr over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Bill Tolbert of Odess a Texas spent the weekend with his father W H Tolbert and sister Janett Bill and Miss Velma Light were married in Odessa May 15 Bill is a Stonewall school graduate and became employed in Odessa after returning from marine service.
L. M. Daniels and Owen Wayne visited the Williams family over the weekend at their home and were joined by Miss Betty Jo Williams who stayed on for a two week visit.
Mr and Mrs George Holloway of Cushing and Mrs Hare of Roff are guests of Monroe Byrd this weekend.
Little Miss Darlene Blackwell turned seven on July 6 honored by her mother. Ice cream cake and gifts completed a day with sister Jean and Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Blackwell helping to make the birthday special.
Johnny Holkum visits Bristow to see wife and family as Mrs. Holkum helps care for her seriously ill mother Mollie Henderson at the home.
From Eunice New Mexico Mr and Mrs Jess Adams and Roger are spending their vacation here as guests of her mother Mrs Wayne Murphy and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Albert Dennis and their children arrived Saturday evening to visit his sister Mrs Haskell Blackwell Mr Blackwell and children in a family gathering noted by the local brief.
Mr and Mrs Max Chaddick and Nancy of Pauls Valley spent the weekend in the homes of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goss and Mr and Mrs Westley Chaddick, sharing time with family.
A reception Sunday honored Mr. and Mrs. Joe Auten at 1018 Beast Tenth in Ada. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Auten Phyllis Yo Billy Ruth Beverly and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sawyers.
Calif based Rev L H Ritter, former Nazarene pastor in town, returns to hold services July 14 through 17. Ada pianist Miss Lanene Simmons will furnish piano, Lula pastor Brother Calvin Taylor will direct singing and special music. Bro Wesley Meeks serves as pastor.
Glen McDonald a 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald says he found two rattlesnakes while roaming hills near Hant Hoe. He reports one was small the other grew to about 4 feet 6 inches with nine rattles and a button. Page 7 continues.
Mrs V L Newlund appeared on Mrs Z D Parker's Home Show on K Ten last Tuesday. They talked about vases and the flowers suited for them. Mrs Newlund showcased prized vases and described preferred flowers. Mr and Mrs J F Woodley visited relatives in Morris and Muskogee over the weekend then returned home to watch their daughter Betty Carney, formerly from here, on TV Sunday night.
The Colbert community mourns the death of Mrs Bray who was a respected local citizen. Her funeral was held Monday afternoon with friends and neighbors expressing condolences.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hallmark and sons Henry Johnny and Larry traveled to McAlester for a vacation visit to his sister. On the return trip they stopped in Atoka to visit his father.
The Balthrop family held its annual reunion at Platt National Park in Sulphur starting Saturday night with most attendees present and continuing Sunday. Meals were served outdoors as the group shared a good time with members from the Colbert community, including Mrs. Mary Ellen Chapman and children, Mrs. M Summers and Merideth, Mrs. Fila Balthrop, Bid and Clovis Balthrop families and children, Babe Balthrop and son Joe, and Jimmy Ellis family.
Vicki Lane four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs K E Lane has a bad cold. Dixie and Jackie Swisher daughters of Mr and Mrs Dick Swisher also have bad colds. Billy Hanks grandson of Mr and Mrs Odis Roberts is ill with tonsillitis. Phillip Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Harold Crawford is recovering from an upset stomach. Jap Hammond and family visited Platt National Park in Sulphur for a swim and picnic. R A Joplin finished ceiling the Colbert Baptist Church overhead. Rev Truman Cobb is on vacation. substitute preacher will be Rev Walter Crow. Six people were baptized at Colbert Baptist Church last Sunday: Mrs Nora Metcalf Larry Hallmark Rebecca Cobb Darlene Cobb Wesley Boman and Ralph Biggs.
Freezing prepared foods may have value in making advance preparations for harvest meals holiday or special occasions preparing for unexpected guests or in preserving left over foods for future use.
Freeze a small amount of favorite foods to test results before bulk freezing. Use reliable recipes and cool foods quickly. Freeze only quality items. Cooked meats should have minimal fats and seasonings. Unbaked batters should be frozen immediately after mixing.
The guide outlines mixing muffins for baking, placing batter in tins or cups, wrapping and storing, thawing at room temperature for about an hour, and baking. It notes muffins baked before freezing should be cooled, packaged in moisture vapor proof material, frozen, then reheated in a slow oven at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Advice on freezing fruit and mince pies with wrapping options. Thaw in original wrappings at room temperature or heat in oven at 250 to 300 degrees F to warm.
Guidance warns butter enhances toast while mayonnaise can separate and soak into bread. Jellies soften crusts and raw vegetables lose crunch. If using cooked egg opt for a firm finish to preserve texture.
Club meetings planned July 19 to July 23 at Cedar Grove Pecan Grove McLish Allen Union Valley Lovelady and Lawrence venues include school, club house, and church with times around 10 30 a m.
Fire Lt. Thomas Curran woke to a burglar at his bed. The intruder slid down the brass pole and fired, escaping with about $76 from sleeping firefighters’ pockets in Columbus.
Mrs. Lulu B. Bryden director of the Volunteers of America's free employment bureau in Los Angeles notes that men are more willing than women to take house cleaning, floor waxing, and odd domestic jobs.
A historical note reports that half of all fluid milk in the United States is consumed by people under fifteen, who make up a quarter of the population. This reflects age-based demand patterns and dietary norms during the period.
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