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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
2
A reflective column critiques bureaucracy and anger, citing James F Byrnes on government and exploring public disdain for bureaus. It muses on politics, space talk, primaries, and a nostalgic nod to Paul Waner and the Pirates amid general cultural reminiscence.
James H. Robertson, 17, son of Mr and Mrs George E Robertson Route 2 Ada, has been accepted for the U S Marine Corps and flown to the Recruit Depot San Diego California. A former Ada High School student he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve for two years extended active duty.
Trader Mills and Wilson and Co. set up a pickup station in Ada with a cooling room to store eggs for markets in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Eggs will be collected three times weekly by a refrigerated truck, paid to producers on delivery, with carton branding and state grading license funding. County agent Hailey and staff assist, promising growth as more poultrymen switch to grade A production. The cooler should finish by week end, ready to receive eggs on Monday June 11.
Local observer Maloy reports a cotton plant experiment in town becoming a potential boll weevil lure. He has spotted two weevils near the courthouse area and believes the pests may be casing the site as he watches the stalks closely.
The article outlines the 1955 crop rates, with cotton at 15 cents per pound and wheat at 1.20 dollars per bushel. peanut payments to be announced later. Secretary Benson notes the yield factor aims to cut surpluses and warns against improper claims based on a perceived normal yield. Local ASC offices will administer payments, and farmers are urged to verify details before acting.
Sherrer says no instructions yet as talks on the first soil bank bill stalled after it failed to be signed by the president. Benson notes the 1956 plan appears experimental and to be reviewed before next year’s crops. Regulations for the conservation reserve and rental payments are not yet released.
Pontotoc County boys and their placings include Jimmy Ross of Pickett second in state in rat control demonstration, David Calvert and Harold Nolen of Byng second in state in egg marketing, James McDaniel of Fitzhugh fourth in state in appropriate clothing contest earning $12, Mike and Jerald Barton of Fitzhugh sixth in state in livestock conservation, Frank Patton of McLish second in district in timely speech, Mike Lucas of Witzhugh first in district in illustrated lecture and district Bankers Award wrist watch.
The Game Division Chief invites sportsmen to write with ideas and opinions on proposals. Letters will help Stanphill formulate recommendations to the Oklahoma Game and Fish Commission. Address: Game Division, Oklahoma Game and Fish Department, 118 State Capitol, Oklahoma City 5, Oklahoma.
Invitations mailed this week for alumni meet on June 30. Mrs. Walter Smith of Latta Road Ada asks any alumnus who did not receive an invitation to contact her. Latta Home Demonstration Club sponsors the banquet with a Hawaiian theme and sport shirts and print dresses. reservations due by June 30 with Mrs. Smith.
Rebee Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 40 in Sunday School with Mrs Mildred Hudson visiting. Several local families and friends gathered for services and youth events at Ada and Oil Center area churches. Many residents and guests attended alumni events at Vaness, visited kin in Durant and Ada, and joined prayers and dinners across the week.
The Oklahoma League of Young Democrats executive committee in Ada ruled Gene Lung, president of Pontotoc County, negligent but not disqualified and removed his post. Gene Collins was found negligent but not dismissed, while Nub Wooten faced no substantiated charges. The panel censured Collins for actions unbecoming an official and Lang for dereliction of duties as president.
County court records show Homer George charged with driving while intoxicated. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty with bond set at 500 dollars. Officer Frank M. Smith filed the complaint after George was arrested at Eighth and Cherry for allegedly operating a 1953 Chrysler sedan while intoxicated.
Raymond Lee Phillips of Mountain View California pleaded guilty to speeding at night before Peace Justice Wilbur P. Lee. He paid a $15 fine plus court costs. State Trooper H. T. Gay investigated. Sam Sealy faces reckless driving charges in Judge Lee's court with Maggie Williams as the complainant. The offense occurred in the 1000 block on West Sixth.
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