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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
2
A humorous column about newspaper circulation tensions as subscribers lash out when papers fail to arrive. The piece contrasts angry callers with the newsroom stance, joking that missed deliveries spur moral lectures and surprisingly honest explanations from carriers.
Pontotoc County Sanitation and Advisory Health Council launches a color painting project. Property owners are urged to participate as volunteer residents apply the paint to homes and buildings.
An old tale recurs this week as Joe Bryan’s wife welcomes a new son and Joe himself remains groggy for most of the following day. The paper notes it’s hard on Pop and moves on.
Dr Sam A McKee, renowned in the Ada Lions Club and Lions clubs nationwide, is titled the Lion Tamer for indoctrinating new members. His inspiring talks earned him the nickname Mr Lion from another club president. He wears a pin for over 50 years of practice in Oklahoma awarded by the Oklahoma Medical Society.
Wheat growers vote June 25 on marketing quotas and price support in 1956. If over one third vote no, quotas drop and price support falls to about 1.19 per bushel for farmers within allotments, while overages lose eligibility. Oklahoma result cited with 15,073 for and 3,358 against.
The count of American women employed as private household maids fell from about 2 million in 1900 to under 1 million by 1920, reflecting shifts in labor patterns and domestic service demand during that period.
Mr and Mrs Barney Smith and children and Mrs Smiths mother Mrs Duel Chism have recently returned from a visit with relatives in Jerusalem and Morrilton Ark
Mrs Carry Heately, who underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital, was discharged and brought home last week and is reported to be doing fine.
Don Kaiser of the Chicago Cubs attended the funeral of Nettie Chandler last Tuesday. He is the son of Clyde and Mrs. Kaiser.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Toney and their children spent a day in the community last week. Mrs Toney was formerly Thelma Scroggins.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Canada of Ravia visited their son Cecil Canada, his wife, and children one day last week, spending time with the Cecil Canada family.
Rev. Earlin Haskins and Mrs. Haskins from Bebee attended the funeral of Nettie Chandler last week. Haskins is a former pastor of Cedar Grove Church and the couple are former residents of the community.
Mr and Mrs Argus Chaffin of Ft Smith Arkansas visited his sister and family Mr and Mrs L C Hooser and Dortha June last week in Fort Smith Arkansas.
Mr and Mrs Bill Harris of Richmond California return home after spending two weeks with relatives here and at Ada They also visited his sister Mrs Raymond Allen and Mr Allen of Tennessee before returning.
Harrold Dean Chaffin traveled to Tahlequah to visit his grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Chaffin last week.
Mr and Mrs Percie Spears visited relatives here last weekend. The couple now reside in Tecumseh and are former Francis residents.
Sgt and Mrs Dellie Scroggins and their children of Texas visit his parents Mr and Mrs W H Scroggins and other relatives and friends during a holiday gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Chism of Ada spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chism, here.
Visitors last weekend included Joyce Scroggins and baby, Preston Syms and baby of Ada, Chester Buchanan and spouse of Ada, Scroggins family with baby, and Arvil West and children of Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Evelyn Chism formerly Evelyn West and once a Frances resident is hospitalized in Tulsa with a serious condition.
Mr and Mrs W H Scroggins hosted relatives last Sunday including Leon Scroggins and son James from Ada Oklahoma Eual Scroggins and baby from Ventura California Sgt and Mrs Dellie Scroggins with children from Texas Mrs Billy Nickerson and baby from Oxnard California.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Harris and son Lonnie of Ada join Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harris with children and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown with children of Oklahoma City along with Linda West as Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris.
Mr and Mrs W A Milton of Vanarbelt Texas visited her parents and relatives during a brief trip. The couple were seen at community events and shared greetings with neighbors.
The article honors Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Henson with a remembrance last week. It notes Mrs. Milton remembered here as Myrtle Henson, highlighting their civic ties.
Mrs Baxter Scroggins and her infant will depart soon for the Panama Canal Zone with orders and tickets in hand. They expect to stay about eighteen months and join her husband and father there. Mrs Scroggins formerly Joyce Abbott of Vanoss.
Visitors included Kenneth Roberts and family, Bob Kelley, Havern Canada and children, Sid Gaylor and granddaughter Gayle Waters of Norman, K C King of Oklahoma City, J W Atkinson and son Jimmie of Pruitt City.
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Norris marked their 35th wedding anniversary and the birthday of Mrs. Maxine Balch. Honorees received gifts while a buffet lunch was shared by guests including the Scroggins and Balch families, Sergeant Dellie Scroggins, and Miss Joyce Coffee of Byng.
Mrs. Bob Geiger was the honored guest at a pink and blue shower hosted Friday evening by Mrs. Lavern Scroggins with co host Mrs. Lovie Chism. Attendees included numerous local women and families, noting Mrs. Geiger as the former Wanda Corene Chism.
Sam Rice died Tuesday at his home. Funeral services were held Thursday at Francis Church of Christ. Surviving daughters are Fannie May Johnston of Francis and Effie June Munger of Reyden. Sons Albert Nathan Marvin of Oklahoma City James of Francis Allen of Wichita Kansas. A sister is Ollie Thompson of Arizona and a brother Albert Rice of California.
The Francis Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Rosco Bridges home with six members including new member Mrs. Carl Wheeler. The group opened with the Lord's Prayer, Roll call cited My Favorite Salad, and a bake sale netted 25.25 to buy window shades for Francis School.
Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church outlines plans for its annual homecoming on Sunday June 26, aligning with the fourth Sunday in June. The event features special services and community fellowship.
The Cedar Grove homecoming now draws as many as 200 people, with attendees from other communities and states. The event includes morning activities, a noon basket dinner, singing, and visits in the afternoon. James Murray is the church pastor.
A business meeting at Cedar Grove Church on Sunday night retained Rev. James Murray as pastor for another year securing steady leadership for the congregation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson and son Jimmy from Pruitt City visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kelley last Sunday, joined by Mr. and Mrs. K. C. King and son Butch from Oklahoma City.
Jo Ann West of Ada spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Cal West here.
Don Wayne Matthews, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Matthews, was fishing with friends Sunday when a fishhook lodged at least an inch into his leg. The trip ended with a visit to the doctor and no fish were caught.
The Francis Community Club held its regular meeting June 6 with good attendance. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Monday night in July.
Mr and Mrs Allen Rice and their daughter from Wichita Kansas recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs J A Lee.
Mrs Mabel Coburn travels to Tulsa to care for an ailing aunt and visit relatives, spending time with family during the illness.
Mr and Mrs Cal West and daughter Jo Ann visit Mr and Mrs Cleo West and child ren with Mr and Mrs Wesley Price and daughter Patsy in Ardmore last Sunday.
Mrs Dora Parks from Pacific Grove California is visiting her mother Mrs Ida Lee. The trip highlights family reunion in a quiet town setting.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson and son Lindel spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clennis Wilson and baby of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marton of Tulsa.
Mrs. Esther Canada and her daughter Carla Sue are vacationing in Chicago and plan to visit Don Kaiser during the trip.
Latta notes on Page One discuss the Vanoss proposal to repair elementary rooms and add new classrooms to ease crowding. Enrollment stood at 365 last year with next year expected higher. the 250 square mile district faces a shortfall of 62 000 dollars plus 10 000 in accumulated levies, but funding would improve facilities and support a junior high accreditation already granted by the State Department of Education.
Farmers on land with no wheat seeded for grain in 1953 54 or 55 may apply for a 1956 wheat acreage allotment. Applications must be written to the county ASC Committee by June 30. Blank forms are available at the county ASC office.
The article details bounty procedures requiring claimants to sign an affidavit, present the animal scalp with ears, and prove county residency with land location. A state game ranger must inspect scalps and supervise burning in front of county commissioners before state payment. Funds come from the game and fish fund, $50,000 total with $25,000 per year for 1955 and 1956, financed by hunting and fishing licenses.
Bees begin work for Threlkelds on cucumbers near Pontotoc County. Emory reports gentle Italians, few stings, and plans to switch from vetch once blooming. County Agent Hailey notes historic honey success and foulbrood control with phenothiazine, urging uniform equipment and swarm prevention for higher yields.
First Wavenow says it is cheaper to strike young hoppers. Delayed spraying lets them grow tougher, making elimination harder. Target marginal field areas such as fence rows ditches and creek banks where hoppers concentrate. Prioritize alfalfa corn and other cash crop adjacencies.
Hailey advises using aldrin or dieldrin with 3 to 7 gallons of water per acre, depending on spray type. Toxaphene and chlordane are also listed with per acre ranges. lower doses defend against young hoppers in dense vegetation, higher doses for adults in taller growth. Ground sprays preferred in this region. aerial spraying used on western range land. Act quickly to curb damage and reduce later grief.
The Floyd farm offers calves in Stillwater linked to Quality Prince of Oklahoma A&M, with bloodlines from Enchantrer and Evidence of E W N. Most cows were calfhood vaccinated for Bangs disease, tested for TB, and health papers provided. Many cows carry calves at side and are bred again, creating three in one lots. Auctioneer W H Heldenbrand, ringmen Guy Shull and Robert Gregory.
Mitchusson announces his resignation from McLish expressing regret but citing better opportunities for his family in a new position. He thanks McLish for three profitable years and wishes continued success to the company and cooperation from colleagues for his successor.
Howard A. Stewart radio and television director at East Central State College left June 8 to attend the University of Missouri School of Journalism and work with KOMU TV in Columbia Missouri. He received an Educational Broadcasters scholarship to pursue graduate study in educational television.
The home demonstration council picnic and related events drew about 125 attendees from Sulphur and Davis with civic leaders present. Rev M C Yeargin and family, Sulphur Chamber of Commerce head Mrs Ruth Hill Yeargin, Rev Allen B Darling, Mrs Klaris Mulder, and several couples attended. Red Oak, Southtown, Helping Hand, Woodland, tov, Willing Workers, and Fairshine clubs contributed. Platt National Park rangers provided lighting and parking guidance.
Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann visited relatives in Wynne wood area last week. An older sister of Mrs Griffith was seriously ill. Mrs Leroy Crawford and Charles visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Grace Johnson and May.
Mrs. Pearl Jackson of Oklahoma City visited sister Mrs. E. V. Ownbey and aunt Mrs. Ida Bates who was gravely ill. Mrs. Bates died Sunday at Valley View Hospital, ending the illness.
Mrs. Grace Johnson and May hosted visitors on Saturday including Ruth Cook Lula Anderson and Sharon Lee. Ada couple Oren Bradshaw and another guest traveled to Hart on Sunday afternoon to see Arno Griffith. Union Hill pair Virgil Haines and Harold joined Evert Sum mers. Roy Harper and family from Arizona were guests of daughter Floyd Hunt.
Sunday guests included Rev Tal Bonham of Shaw nee, Mrs Richard Soutee, Willie and Rebecca of Roff, Miss Imogene Johnson, Miss Velta Johnson, and Mrs Jack Griffith of Stillwater.
Mr and Mrs A H Mercer announce the birth of their grandson James Ivan, the newest addition to the Mercer family.
The FFA members prepared plots since January fencing and planting with multifloral rose chittumwood bois d arc osage orange red cedar and grasses Lespedeza and weeping lovegrass. Judging June 9 awarded Vaness 75 and Roff 50 with prizes from the Sportsmen's Club. Project leader was C H Bond of the state Game and Fish Department.
Mr and Mrs James Paul Mer cer of Oklahoma City hosted visitors Sunday including Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and Miss Imogene Johnson along with Miss Velta Johnson.
Mrs. Jack Griffith Teresa and Royce of Stillwater visit relatives this week while Leanna canned and prepared garden vegetables for freezing. She aids her husband Jack who plans to remain in Stillwater to work on his master’s degree next year.
Mr and Mrs Homer Burkhart of Ada visited Mrs Grace Griffith Monday morning. The modest social call reflects typical community movement and neighborly visits in the Ada area.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Ownbey of Ada were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and other relatives.
Mrs. E V Ownbey attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs Ida Bates in Konawa on Monday.
Picker laments end of dewberry days as pies and jelly delight but chiggers and briars linger for days after harvest.
Mrs. Marjorie Soutee hosted the Hart Home Demonstration Club meeting presided by Mrs. Perry Owens. Miss Valdene Kozel demonstrated salad making, discussed varieties, and led tastings as members planned purchasing jars lids and promised refreshments for the group.
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