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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

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Jesse Will Serve Chicken Tonight For Cemetery Fund

A Friday night school supper offers chicken and vegetables for fifty cents a plate to raise funds for a cemetery fencing project. Local supporters pledge posts and materials, with plans to beautify the cemetery as a community effort. A post-supper meeting will discuss further plans and contributions are welcome.

S. J. Markley Jesse Hagen Underhill Louis McDonald Chester Nix

Fast Acting Vet Saves Dog Bitten By Rattlesnake

Mrs Carl Braun praises a local veterinarian after her beagle was bitten by a rattlesnake while hunting mice. Dr Willard Rhynes administered anti snake bite serum to the dog to save its life as the Braun children were visiting relatives in Oklahoma City.

Carl Braun Willard Rhynes Christy Susan Charlie Oklahoma City Roy Braun

Three Beer License Applications Filed in County Court

Three requests for beverage licenses were filed in county court on Thursday and Friday. P. H. Pryor seeks a Sports Club permit at 115 West Twelfth with a hearing set for June 23. W. C. Alexander seeks a license for Bill's Place in Stonewall with a June 28 hearing. Jesse Beulah and H. L. La Salle seek a permit for 119 South Broadway Ada with a June 23 hearing.

P. H. Pryor West Twelfth Tal Crawford W. C. Alexander Stonewall Bill

County Home Demonstration Picnic Highlights Community Food Efforts

County HD Council held its annual picnic at Wintersmith Park with a day of meetings and a visiting session. Mrs. W C Story chaired the business session as Mrs. R J Ritter was chosen as official delegate to the National Council meeting in Washington DC.

County Home Demonstration Council Wintersmith Park W. C. Story R. J. Ritter National Home Demonstration Council Washington D. C Rae Thompson W. L. Newland E. H. Bryant Nora Ross Emily Hisan Boren Story Council D. A. Davis Camp Adaka

Traffic cases filed last week in Pontotoc County

Fifteen traffic cases were filed in peace justice courts Tuesday bringing the weekend total to 29 with four on Monday and 10 on Saturday. Patrolmen Gay Van Arsdell and Mitchell push for enforcement to reduce accidents and deaths on county highways. Arthur Corrales of Lawton was cited for speeding two miles west of Stonewall and must appear in peace justice court. Carl Gene Stephenson of Ada faces a similar charge.

Peace Justice Courts H. T. Gay H. D. van Arsdell Aubrey A. Mitchell Pontotoc Arthur Joseph Corrales Lawton Gay Corrales Stonewall Peace Justice Court Carl Gene Stephenson South Constant Ada

Expansion and Improvement Mark Meeting

City council approves preliminary costs and bid advertising for two blocks of paving Hope Avenue from Main to Ninth Street. Asphalt paving on the east side of the O C A A railroad right of way on Tenth Street is complete. Extensions of sewer lines and a new lift station are planned to serve areas between Ash and First to Sixth and Bluff, with west valley expansion anticipated.

Hope Avenue Main Street Ninth Street Tenth Street Ash Sixth Bluff Ridge

Ada Chamber of Commerce Delays Manager Selection

The Ada Chamber of Commerce board postponed choosing a new manager after reviewing the screening committee report and interviewing two applicants. A third candidate was absent, and another meeting was scheduled for Thursday at noon to interview the remaining candidate with a final decision expected then.

Ada Chamber of Commerce

Jus' Stinrin' Public Service By Ada League Voters

The Ada League of Women Voters offered a toll free number for voting and registration questions. Callers asked about registration deadlines precincts registrars polling places and eligibility with some unsure voters seeking guidance on party affiliation and optimal voting choices.

League of Women Voters of Ada League of Women Voters League

Ada Chamber of Commerce Delays Decision on New Secrecy

The Ada Chamber of Commerce postponed a vote on establishing a new secretarial post by one day, signaling unresolved questions about staffing and budget implications for the organization.

Ada Chamber of Commerce

Two County Boys Have Accidents

Charles Pedersen eleven son of Mr and Mrs Pedersen suffered a deep neck gash when he stepped through a bridge near home. It required six stitches and doctors say he was lucky to recover well. Alvin Wells injured in a June 17 car crash near Ada on State Highway 13 his vehicle overturned. He sustained a fractured hip and shoulder and is hospitalized at Valley View with improving condition.

Charles Pedersen Chris Pedersen Rebee Alvin Wells Kirk Wells Ada Valley View Hospital

Brendle Family Reunion centers on Ada gathering

The Charley Brendle family holds a large reunion at Ada home with Major and Mrs Roy Brendle back from Japan. Attendees include Lanny Brendle from Denver, Violet Adams group from Glendale, Nora Isaacs party from Vin­cent Texas, plus John Gibson Artesia New Mexico and many Ada neighbors. all eleven expected members are present except Barbara Worley of Long Beach California.

J. C. Nelson Charley Brendle Ada Major Roy Brendle Japan Lanny Brendle Denver Colo Violet Adams Jerry Don Linda Glendale Arizona Nora Isaacs Keith Dickie Vincent Texas

Cub Scouts Toast Hot Dogs and Cool Hot Tootsies

Cub Scout Pack 66 from Fittstown enjoyed a June 17 picnic at the Whitmire Ranch. They hiked from the highway at 9 30 with Den Chiefs Bill Corbin and Johnny Snyder and Mrs. Watkins supervising.

Fittstown Cub Scout Pack Dens Whitmire Ranch Walnut Creek Bill Corbin Johnny Snyder Watkins Charles Watkins Roy D. Sliger John Hunter Jim Hunter Darmon Tipton Marvin Mitchell Mike Wilson Bob Boydston Jerry Don Heisman Gene Reeves Butch Braddock Jimmie Whitmire C. W

Small Wolf Visits Newlunds Like A Pet

A tiny wolf cub about the size of a half grown kitten wandered to the V. L. Newlund home northeast of town late Wednesday. The Newlands fed and sheltered it in a weighted screen box until Thursday morning when the animal slipped free and followed Mr. Newland. They fear releasing it to the woods due to potential raids on their poultry and ask if anyone has information about the animal.

V. L. Newlund Newlund Newlunds Mr. Newland Newlands

Hartford man tracks hit and run driver by license on dust

Joseph H. Normoyle witnessed an automobile strike a woman and flee. He traced the license number on the dusty hood of his car, aiding police in locating the fleeing driver.

Hartford Conn Joseph H. Normoyle Normoyle

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Cemetery Fund County HD Council Jackie Matthews Ada Unit Mary Ann Griffith Helen Wanda Young Louise Dew McLish McLish Club Ritter Ottes C of C Shades OF Hawaii By Buzzy Bonehouse Brendle Cub Scouts By Marie Buttrill Small Wolf
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