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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
12
A county rainfall report describes a heavy shower averaging about one and a half inches. Some grain was damaged and haying delayed, but overall the rain is deemed timely and treated as a bonus after two weeks in June amid favorable historical records.
The Ada barbers, like others, must renew licenses after exams with many still untested near the deadline. A road note extolls U S 75 from Calvin to Coalgate as varied yet beautiful with a superb new concrete stretch but warns of narrowing asphalt sections and deteriorated shoulders north of the Coalgate junction.
Reliable information received by Ol' Buzz's department indicates one of Ada's major automobile agencies will announce a sale in the coming weeks. The outlet notes the move could affect local dealership dynamics and market share in the region.
The Ada Chamber of Commerce nears final selection for a secretary manager job. Three or four top applicants will be screened and presented to the board of directors for a final decision. Oklahoma leaders in the field showing interest are noted.
Governor Murray directs the State Department of Public Safety to arrest violators rather than issuing warnings amid a rash of crashes. In Ada and surrounding areas a surge of accidents this week raised the county total, though no fatalities have yet marked the renewed drive to curb Oklahoma's rising death toll.
The temper of politics mirrors the hot weather with a calm endgame in Oklahoma’s U S Senate race. Kerr and Turner, aided by top advisors, run a courteous, precisely timed campaign despite high stakes and intense public interest.
The Wisconsin senator's hearings near closure leave both supporters and opponents unmoved. Joseph Welch emerges as the standout figure, the Boston attorney famed for courtly demeanor, while bystanders question whether any real issues are being addressed.
A set of witty lines about secrets from Clyde Melton Jr and A C Jolly, plus Quin Ryan on aging and cost. Each item reflects humorous perspectives on privacy politics and enjoyment.
A public address by a prominent local figure drew mixed reactions from supporters and critics. City residents debated policy directions as the speaker outlined proposed reforms and questioned funding plans.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gasaway and son Clyde of Konawa visited last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Gasaway. Mrs. Clifford Miller hosted the Vanoss gathering through a family social update.
Chris Pedersen lies in the Veterans Hospital in Sulphur as well wishers send a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Miles McCauley of Fort Worth Texas visited his parents Mr and Mrs D M McCauley over the weekend.
Mrs. Will Collins visited at the home of her daughter Mr and Mrs W T Gasaway and family. Mrs Louise Welch attended Chapter Order of Eastern Star Stratford Monday night. Lewis and Thurman Holland spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland.
Mrs Glen Johnson and her children visited her husband Glen in Oklahoma City Sunday. He is steadily improving but will remain in the hospital for at least three more weeks before he can return home.
Duane and Weldon Melton of Deming New Mexico spent last week in the Clifford Miller home.
Mr. and Mrs. Connie Hill Patsy and Terry of Pecan Grove and Connie Dunn were Sunday visitors.
Mr and Mrs John Dunn with Mary and Donnie accompany Jack Dunn to Mena Arkansas for an eight week training stint with the A and M Forestry Department at the Arkansas college.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Starns and their sons Mike and Junior visited the V. T. Gasaway home in Seminole on Sunday.
Mr Kinsey was removed to a local hospital Thursday morning after an unspecified incident. No further details were provided regarding his condition or the events leading up to the hospitalization.
Mrs. Eulas Jones fell and broke an ankle Sunday. Mary Dunn spent Sunday night with Lou Ann Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and children with several relatives visited the M. E. Moore home in Wynne wood Friday night. Caston Christian of Oklahoma City is spending the summer here with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCullar.
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Savage of Nashville Tennessee recently visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marian Chambers and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Miller and family have returned home from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Thomas, Borger, Texas.
Mr and Mrs Cub Moore were recent visitors in the home of their daughter in Amarillo Texas.
Rev Bennett of Rush Springs announces a two weeks revival at the Missionary Baptist Church in Vaness starting June 20 at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
A two weeks Bible School begins at Vaness First Baptist Church at 8 30 a m on June 21. All children are invited to attend. Mrs Holt Sodeman of Stonewall will visit the church Thursday to give teachers guidance for the Bible School.
Two new admittees raise the Valley View Hospital polio ward total to four. Gail Peters aged 11 from Sasakwa has slight leg involvement. Janice Keefer aged 6 from Ada has slight neck and back involvement. Both conditions reported as good or improving in Ada.
A simple party spread blends chopped ped chicken with finely chopped blanched almonds and mayonnaise. It is seasoned with a touch of onion juice salt and freshly ground pepper and served on a two-slice bread sandwich cut into strips.
A night scene voices a front runner candidate claiming non veterans are unfit. The talk weaves in a former teacher now pensioner and farmer, and questions raised about labor ties and prohibition. The exchanges unfold as voters weigh veteran status against policy stances.
The 18th annual Roff Pioneer Club meeting was held June 16 at the First Christian Church of Ada with 45 attendees. Officers for the coming year were named, gifts were presented for various honors, and the group voted to meet in Roff next year on the second Wednesday of June.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Wright returned from Sherman Texas where they visited their daughter Mrs. B E Huff and family. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thomas and three daughters of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C H Hastings. The Thomases left but their daughters remained for a week with their grandparents.
Mrs. Lloyd Epperly and daughter Wanda along with Bill Epperly conducted business in Tulsa during the past week.
John Jarrett and daughters Wanda Jean and Donna Lee returned from Harrison Arkansas where they visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Bill Phillips and son John joined them for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Roy Jarrett.
Judy Kay Gregg visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Mann and returns to her home in Oklahoma City.
Gene Parks of Pearsall Texas visited Mr and Mrs H D Harbes Monday afternoon and received his discharge from military service.
The Seabees returned home after four years abroad including Canada and Guam and are visiting relatives in Ada. J C Parks and Mrs Parks host a Parks family member while J W Parks, formerly of Allen and Sasakwa, now in Pearsall Texas, shares news. Other locals host guests from Utah to Chanute Kansas and Stillwater to Sem inole.
Mr and Mrs Fred Page relocate to Duncan to spend the season with their son Howard and his family. The move centers on a extended summer visit, with the Page couple planning to enjoy time with relatives in the area.
Mr and Mrs J J Bagesse and Mrs J W Cox of Beaumont Texas have established a home in Allen. Mr Bagesse is employed in construction work.
Mrs. L. L. Payton and two daughters from Salt Lake City are identified in a brief social or legal notice describing a family group and their locality.
The year 1953 saw over 58 thousand visitors to Turkey with around 10 thousand of them from the United States. Officials highlight growing travel ties and sustained tourism growth between Turkey and the United States.
Valdene Kozel invites Ada residents to a Wednesday June 23 tour by county home demonstration groups. Stops include the Scotts Union Valley home, Rae Thompsons landscaping, and the Langleys grounds. Delegates may attend the National Council meeting in Washington D C from October 31 to November 4 with Ponotoc County expected to send at least one. The note also provides a one gallon ice cream recipe using sugar flour salt egg yolks milk and cream.
During July club members prepare to attend the Farm and Home Conference in Stillwater on August 9 to 12. Mrs W C Story and Mrs R J Ritter will represent Pontotoc County as delegates at the State Home Demonstration Council meeting. County and state fairs occur in September with 4 H girls and club women showcasing canning home improvement and clothing exhibits. The county fair remains a yearly highlight for friendly visits and competition.
Prices show hogs selling at 25 to 26 cents per pound with 200 pound hogs bringing about $52.00. Comparisons claim $29.00 worth of Evergreen 77 Hog Pellets versus $36.00 of tankage shorts and corn to raise a hog. Hundreds of feeders have entered the business after adopting the Evergreen method.
Instructions on canning small Irish potatoes with skins on using a washer peeling method, jar preparation, salt amounts, and pressure canning times. Also covers control of pill bugs with poison bait and mildew and leaf spot damage from rain, recommending sulphur-based treatments for dusting or spraying.
Old flower heads detract from plants like roses and spirea. Remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers. Pinch back taller crysanthemums to promote branching and compact growth during early stages.
With warm days ahead many people make custard based ice cream. The method emphasizes a custard base to give firmness and depth to flavors.
A candidate discusses welfare funding noting $33 of the $58 monthly for seniors comes from federal sources and $25 from the state. He warns that eliminating the case worker could raise welfare costs and demands prudent policy to avoid higher taxes, pledging to improve Oklahoma welfare as governor.
Club meetings are listed for June with locations and times. Cedar Grove Pleasant Hill McLish Byng Home Grounds Tour 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Union Valley Lovelady Lawrence meet at clubhouse or church.
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