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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
4
The piece argues farmers are practical and cautious about new ideas like irrigation. It notes slow adoption, the need for proof, and the risk of waiting too long while water supplies are uncertain. It suggests using expert guidance and testing on a small scale before wide adoption.
Homer McLeod and his mother Ethel McLeod of Phoenix Arizona visited Ada and Frisco former friends. The McLeods lived in Frisco until 1923 and returned for visits in 1929 and last week. McLeod is state salesman for American Buyers Insurance Company of Phoenix and travels frequently by his own plane.
The article notes a man recalling time spent with the Batton children during his boyhood visits at the L. T. Daniel home. It mentions the McLeods leaving Ada for Claude Texas to visit Mrs McLeod's brother Charles Goad before heading back to Phoenix.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wardlow of Sacramento California visited Ada and Frisco last week. Mrs Wardlow's mother lives in Ada and Si Herion an uncle of Mr Wardlow lives in Frisco. They visited the Simon Pattons and the L T Daniels. Mr Wardlow is a former Friscoite and a brother of Mrs Ann Patton the Pattons daughter-in-law.
Mr and Mrs Bill Scott and relatives from Cleburne Texas visited her parents Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd over Father’s Day weekend. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Buck Scott Mr and Mrs W S Elkins Pamela and Ronnie Mrs Woodrow Horton Gary and Joyce of Owl Creek.
Mr and Mrs Lee Forehand welcomed guests last week including Mr and Mrs Georgia Montgomery of Lubbock Texas and Mr and Mrs Henry Forehand of Centrahoma Oklahoma.
Mrs Joyce Daniel and her daughters Vicky and Valerie along with Miss Dora Daniel visited their uncle Dave Daniel and his wife in Wynnewood on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Sandy visit Duncan to see daughter Yalanda and family. Grandson Spud is ill prompting the Phillips to relocate the baby to Ada for medical care with Mrs Phillips and the infant remaining near the doctor for the week.
The Frisco Community Building hosted an anniversary event for Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Thompson and Mrs. Alfred Baylis as Home Demonstration members with June anniversaries. Cakes by Mrs. Reba Daniel and Miss Dora Daniel impressed guests.
Mr and Mrs Ben Weaver and children Mike and Sue of Fitts town spent Father’s Day with Mrs Weaver’s father Simon Patton.
Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan plan a Tuesday installation of a butane system as they remodel their home and say farewell to the old wood range. Guests included Porter Jones brother of Mrs Georgia Barnes and his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gene Watson of Denison Texas.
Mrs Ben Weaver and Mrs Simon Patton decide not to stay home in a bean shelling rush. They grab beans and head out when their husbands announce a visit, turning chores into social outings.
Mrs Georgia Barnes and Mrs Bea Morgan join in a cooperative canning session for beans and report greater enjoyment and companionship than canning alone.
Local social briefs recount trips to Colorado including Royal Gorge and Pike's Peak, weekend visits in Snider Oklahoma City gatherings, and family visits from Wynnewood Ada Muleshoe and more. Includes Canasta Club results and church commentary by Dr Foreman.
God is concerned with what nations do just as with individual actions. He does not dictate every event yet holds nations responsible for free choices, rewarding nations that follow His laws with peace, happiness, and strength, while not favoring any over others.
Mr and Mrs Pod Law and John of Ada spent Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max in a local gathering.
Mr and Mrs Haskell Edwards and family of Slaton Texas visited his brother and family Mr and Mrs M D Edwards over the weekend.
The clipping notes painting work inside Mrs. Clera Woeed's house with Mrs. Joy Tucker and her daughters present. No further names, dates, or places are provided to identify a larger event.
Mrs Frank Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar in Oil Center on Wednesday.
Mayrene Farmer spent Saturday night with Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner in a social gathering.
In Houston, they visited Mrs. Mel ton's brother Kenneth Horsley and family. Fleta Joyce Pennington and her friend Tommie Jo Levering spent the week with Fleta's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington.
Pine Oil Company reports discovery of productive oil location on Dr. Peterson's ranch located west of Gaar. The find marks a potential new drilling zone for the company in the region, with exploration and testing planned to assess yield and feasibility.
Elvadene Donna Joanna and Rita Henson return to Oklahoma City after a two week visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs P O Henson in a family homecoming reported by the local paper.
Max Law suffers a severe poison ivy reaction requiring doctor visits and shots. Miss Wilma Faye Coleman of Shawnee visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer Sunday, accompanied by Barbara McDonald. Brack Fergurson and two children visit Mr. and Mrs. Mulheim and sons in Ada. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Jackson of Gaar Corner spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pennington and Vineta. Mildred Clay and others visit the E. C. Clay home in Byars Sunday.
Alvie Miller visited with the Farmer boys Sunday evening. Uncle Bud Dryden went fishing Saturday evening and only caught two small ones.
Mrs Verneice Dryden and Ruby visited Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden of Lawrence Tuesday. Milo and Alfred Pennington began a two weeks vacation Monday. Alfred and family left Saturday for California to visit Mrs Pennington's parents Mr and Mrs Tom Riley. Milo expects to help pick cucumbers during the vacation. Mrs Verneice Dryden spent Sunday evening with her sister Mrs John Klutts and family of Stratford.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and their sons are spending a vacation in California visiting Mrs Pennington's relatives there.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and son Claude of Lindsay spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton and Chery and Claude Horsley.
Shirley Edwards stays with grandparents in Cartwright while many neighbors visit Ada for shows visits and Sunday gatherings. Frank Dryden and family attend revival while others attend singing at Stratford church and squirrel hunting is humorously described.
Over the past two weeks the community has focused on canning with many residents working overtime. Two men were drafted to snap green beans while rain blessed the gardens and boosted yields.
Dwade Isaacs spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Dayne. J A Patton was a Sunday dinner guest of the Isaacs and Mrs Clareta Gray and children visited Sunday evening with them.
A June 19 reunion at S. H. Muncy’s home brought together two Keys brothers and three sisters with their families. Attendees included Carlos Parks and family from Phoenix, R. K. Bumegarner family from El Paso Illinois, L. M. Crane of Muskogee, W. D. Crane family of Spiro, Lester C. Keys of Edmond, Henry Kernal family of Edmond, Ernest Muner of Savanna, and Natoma Muncy of Stratford. The event will become an annual affair, with the next gathering planned at the home of W. D. Crane in Spiro.
Mrs. Dale Melton notes visits among families in Post Texas and Ada Oklahoma City Lawton and Lawton area. Elmo Minor Phillip and twins Kirt and Carl Sweeney visited Alva Pennington. Dale Melton and Cheryl return from Galveston and Houston after several days away.
Barbara and Belinda Griffiths spent Tuesday afternoon with Cheryl Melton. Claude Horsley conducted business in Oklahoma City Wednesday.
Two women named Mrs Lee Tecker and Mrs Chreta Gray were noted as very busy on a Wednesday in a local social column. The item highlights daily activities and community involvement.
A readable notice explains how serve occurs and what it means for a respondent. It warns against ignoring a summons as default judgment risks. The piece emphasizes delivery methods and the duty to read and comply with the court document.
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