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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
4
A reflection on how society overrates teachers and devalues their profession while demanding miracles from them. It contrasts the ease of business success with teaching, arguing true value lies in the teacher’s character and method. Also discusses Christian suffering as a universal, unifying test of faith and empathy across cultures.
The United States constitutional guarantee allows bankruptcy for those unable to pay debts due to bad business, high spending, or income loss. Debtors surrender most property to the court with exemptions for homestead and tools. falsifying statements risks perjury. once claims are settled, the debtor is discharged and free to work again.
Tests in England show sugar beets grow faster after a long drought than those not exposed to drought. The finding may influence future irrigation recommendations for beet crops.
In the late 1860s a big yellow mutt arrives at a West Texas hill country cabin where 14-year-old Travis tends his mother and sister while his father and neighbors drive cattle to Abilene. The dog’s arrival tests the boy as he helps with a harsh frontier life. The mutt first steals and eats the last piece of side meat from last winter’s hog butchering, adding to Travis’s trials.
The book presents a simple boy and dog tale set in West Texas with a strong human animal bond. Gipson blends warmth and humor across 158 pages, detailing life with dogs mules hogs cattle bears and more, complemented by Carl Burger’s drawings.
The Roundup club invites all members to an ice cream supper at Wintersmith Park on Friday July 27 at 7 30 p m. Call George Lance at 3152 to confirm attendance. A trip to Denison Texas is planned for Wednesday August 1 requiring 20 riders, contact Lance or officials at Sunday calf roping.
The article notes Dee Lance as the regular top calf roper at the club while acknowledging heat slowed some riders. It hints at inviting other ropers to share honors and keep competition lively on Sundays.
Charlie Pace writes glowing reports from New York and plans a Chicago visit. Mrs. Nancy Stewart undergoes a third eye surgery in Oklahoma City and remains under care as the Stewart laundry closes so the family can be with her. Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright return from Texas after a month with a son, enjoying fishing and shell collecting.
Dr. S. L. Burns notes locals visit his office in sock feet when warmer weather arrives, saying the Arkansas temperament can't stand shoes in heat.
Wilma Joyce Felkins spent the weekend at home while she attends Hills Business College in the city.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and their son Jimmy spent Wednesday through Friday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J T Bullard in Wis ter.
Mrs. C. L. Burnett spent Sunday in Stratford with her mother Mrs. Sam Boatwright.
A mother notes her son Jimmy Greenlee is home from service in Germany. He landed in New Jersey July 16 and discharged July 19 at Camp Chaffee where his father Bob met him. They traveled to Stonewall via Tulsa to visit sister Jane Shoemake. The Greenlees and Bobby spent the summer in Stonewall with Mrs Roan.
Mrs. Lillian Wood Mrs. Bessie Bolen and Jack Wood papered the house belonging to Lindon Wood last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C E Wood will move into the premises sometime in August.
Mrs Ray Miller and her daughter Ann spent Sunday in Spaulding with her sister Mrs Lee Miller. Charlie Lee Hall, who spent much of last week visiting Ronnie and Larry Joe Miller, came home with her.
Mrs. Caley McNinch and Mike visited Pat who was seriously injured when a pop bottle exploded and cut her arm. Six stitches were required to close the wound.
Mrs Dorothy Byrd and her sons spent two weeks visiting her mother Mrs Mertie Killion in Odessa.
Saturday and Sunday Mrs J A Williamson entertained Mr and Mrs Richard Mullins and family of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs James Williamson and baby of Ada.
Mrs. W. S. Rutledge is visiting her daughter Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson in Tulsa. Mrs. Johnson was unavailable or not present at the time of report.
Mrs Ada Evans and her son Alva visited Scott and White Clinic for a checkup last Saturday. Evans underwent brain tumor surgery and has been in and out of the hospital since Christmas, with one operation already. He is reported to be progressing satisfactorily.
Dr and Mrs Lyle Nagle of Paducah Kentucky move to Davenport Iowa. Their daughter Kathleen broke her arm recently after falling from a piano stool and is healing well. Dr Nagle works at a Davenport chiropractic clinic.
Fred Wallis says his wife is behind bars again this week at the post office while assistant postmaster Jess Roan is on vacation visiting his brother Carl and family from California. Mr and Mrs Charlie Riley visited with Mr and Mrs Everette Davis in Newcastle Sunday. Mrs Frank Scott returns home from Valley View after a siege of summer flu.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morris of Ventura California spent ten days with his mother Mrs. Myrtle Morris and her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Snow before leaving Monday. Mrs. Morris daughter Mrs. Van Williams and family of Waco left Friday and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wallis and children of Eunice New Mexico left Saturday. And another family reunion is over.
A. L. Harle signs up as a new subscriber to the WEEKLY, joining the publication's readership.
Bullard and Mrs Sylvia attended as the church holds meetings with the men’s brotherhood and the W M A. Fourteen members travel Tuesday for a week at Falls Creek Assembly for evangelistic services study classes and social affairs. Bro Harold Jeeter again preached Sunday as his foot infection nears healing.
Mrs Ada Griffin entered Valley View on July 13 after a heart attack and was brought home Monday morning. She is much improved but still bedfast. Her children visiting her are Mrs Thelma Jones and sons G W Griffin R D Griffin and Johnny Griffin all from Modesto California and Mrs Mary Nesbit of Sperry Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis and family spent the weekend in Antlers visiting sister in law Mrs Lonnie Watson and family Mrs Watson is Ellis sister in law and theEllis party joined the Watsons for a family gathering over the weekend
Mr and Mrs J E Martin completed moving their household goods to Okemah on Saturday. J F E Martin Jr came from Okmulgee to help with the move.
Burnie Furner arrived in Odessa Texas Monday with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Buddy Burnett who had also visited C L Burnett and family. He plans to return to Stonewall after a few days to spend the remainder of the summer.
Mr and Mrs Jack Wood visit C E Wood and ill father Jake Thompson. G M Doss caught a six pound bass at Texoma’s Big Glassie arm and plans to ship it to California. Clarence Goforth and family end California vacation. son John Mark works for Kerr Patrick oil. Frank Murphy works at Ardmore Air Force Base.
Mr and Mrs Bob Wooley spent Monday in Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs Tom Goodwin for a social excursion and to combine their family time.
D. D. Duke announces the district will open August 27 with high school principal Sybil Stokes and Junior High principal J. S. Roberts reporting August 1. All other teachers report August 21. New teacher Mrs. June Scott teaches commerce and comes from Olner School in Coal County. Lunch room opens in September. One new bus arrives the first week of August.
Mrs Myrtle Morris hosted a noon dinner last Thursday with all her children visiting. Ray Morris and son Max arrived from Ventura California along with Van Williams and children Linda and Jim from Waco Texas and Sue Ann and Mary Pat from Eunice New Mexico.
Dr. Fred Popkiss of Dallas visited Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Chaddick and stayed with them for the weekend. Mrs. Popkiss and the children had spent the last two weeks there and returned to Dallas with Dr. Popkiss. Other recent guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Meigs and their Pratt Kansas children, Mrs. C. M. Godard of Sulphur, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Chaddick and daughters of Pauls Valley.
Tom Nothaf drove to Falls Creek on Saturday to deliver an ice box for the upcoming assembly attended by the church youth. He and Mrs. Tom Nothaf visited the Frank Nothafs in Ada, and Rev Harold Jeeter with Mrs. Jeeter of Stonewall shared Sunday lunch with the Nothafs.
Billy Vernon Mann of Ada spent last week with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gregory.
Misses Robert Ann and Merl Jamison left Friday on a detailed trip to New Orleans. They plan to explore every nook and cranny of the romantic city before returning.
Ralph and Gene Holland of Fort Worth spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holland, sharing time and hospitality in a family gathering.
Last Friday Tom Nothal Le roy Sawyers Mrs Charley Riley and Mrs Cad Davis drove to Falls Creek for preliminary cleaning of the Stonewall Baptist Church cabin ahead of the upcoming assembly.
Robert Gregory led a sale at the Tecumseh Sale Barn on Saturday while his wife and relatives stayed nearby. The gathering included Mollie Balcher, R. V. Mann Sr., and Billie Vernon Mann of Ada for the day with Mrs. Balcher.
Rev and Mrs Ronald Ritchie depart Wednesday for a two week vacation visiting cities including Denver. He aims to attend East Central seminary after earning his degree next June and plans for study starting September. Church services continue at the Methodist Church with a guest speaker next Sunday. Sybil Stokes will preach on Layman's Day August 5.
Revival services began Sunday at the Assembly of God Church with Rev. F. J. Flowers as pastor and Johnny Fred Foster as evangelist. Seats were moved to the lawn for outdoor meetings.
The Y W A of the Baptist church met at the church at 7 30 Monday of last week with Pat Ellis presiding and leading the devotional Melba Byrd gave a lesson on Stewardship Those present included Betty Lynch Sharon Brooks Sue Bull ard Melba Byrd and Pat Ellis The group is led by Mrs Dora
Report from Shawnee notes Mann’s sister Pearl Harmon. Weekend gusts on Lake Texoma drove fishermen from the water as hooks were blown away by the strong Sunday night wind.
Mr and Mrs J T Allen spent Sunday in Okmulgee with daughter Mrs Ernie Andress and family. Mrs Andress had returned home from hospital Friday after nine days there for observation. They noted evidence of rain from Allen to Okmulgee. Meanwhile Tommy Cordray six year old son of Mr and Mrs Ira Cordray was brought home from Valley View last Tuesday after surgery for ruptured appendix and is doing well now after a severe illness.
Pleasant Hill church members urge attendance for Saturday night concert featuring the Stamps mixed quartet at the church.
Mulford Johnson of Harbor City California and his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jim King of Long Beach arrived Friday to spend the weekend with his sister Mrs Fred Rogers and Mr Rogers.
A. M. Pharr drove to Sulphur Monday morning to escort Stanley Kilgrease to the Veterans Hospital where he will remain for observation and treatment.
Mrs Alba Ott, Miss Elsie O Eddvy and Mrs Chastain Mc Curtain visited Oklahoma City for a week and returned Monday morning. Mr and Mrs David Jones accompanied them. Ott said they planned to spend some time visiting in the city.
Mrs Warren Broughton and children Mona Joyce and Jimmy of Connerville, with Mrs J R Broughton, Mrs Van Harlin and sons Terry and Timmy, and Mrs Arvell Phillips, left at daybreak Monday for Torrance California to visit Mr and Mrs Chester Nivx. They plan to return by August 6.
Rain by by by pass left ponds low and pastures burned as farmers fear loss of hay. Bob Cox expected 800 bales from sudan but 230 were cut. Dave Roberts halts alfalfa for seed. Arvell Phillips feeds Chester Nix’s cows while Nix is in California due to poor grazing.
Monday chatter centers on weather related run around Jesse as Fred Rogers suggests someone forgets to pay the preacher. The remark hints at community concerns and a playful take on local duties.
Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts and son Dwight stayed in Chickasha visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Reynolds. The Roberts Hawkins and families met at Shannon Springs for a family get together with about twenty members attending. Mr and Mrs Martin Dale hosted their weekend guest Mrs Margie Clinton of Tulsa.
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