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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1956

Page

2

Ada Water Shortage Sparks Civic Humor and Cautions

A city faces a water constraint as Ada limits usage to daily spring output. Neighborhood quirks arise from conservation rules, including children with pools and neighbors watering rare grass. Hopes for underground rivers and odd home water saving ideas spark discussion on future hydrological ethics.

Buzzy Bonehouse Ada San Antonio McElligot Dr. Seuss Rocky Mountains

State Accelerators to count wildlife after planting

Project leaders will help plan habitat improvements on department lands including refuges and hunting areas. Jim Stone of Ada leads the new program and landowners interested in participation should contact him.

Ers Jim Stone Ada

Local landowners urged to lead watershed treatment

Allen Willsuch cites the Big Sandy project and urges local participation. He states individual landowners must handle all land treatment measures for any smaller watershed program to succeed.

Sides of Truck Bed May Cause Falls

A note warns that sitting on the edges of a truck bed increases the risk of falling. Authorities advise passengers to avoid perching on rails or tailgates to prevent injuries.

Corbin Heifer Project Fuels Beef Breeding Club Pride

Corbin leads a beef cattle club described as the oldest of its kind in the United States with an Angus breeding focus. He faces skepticism at cattlemen’s meetings yet believes in foresight to sustain local Angus breeders alongside the Lancaster family for a weekend. The piece notes family visits from the Berrymans and a Friday wedding of Juliet Caldwell to Marion Muncrief Jr. in Francis.

Corbin United States

Williams Family Visit From Shawnee and Prague

Mrs. Jim Williams of Shawnee and Miss Patricia Williams of Prague visited Monday with Mrs. Williams' mother, Mrs. Roy White.

Jim Williams Shawnee Patricia Williams Prague Williams Roy White

Hampton couple spends afternoon with Betty Sue Clark

Hershell and Patricia Hampton spent a while Monday afternoon with Betty Sue Clark, sharing time at an informal visit.

Hershell Patricia Hampton Betty Sue Clark

Mrs Alta Isaacs and Delores Visit Cora Pendergrass

Mrs Alta Isaacs and her daughter Delores visited Monday and helped Mrs Cora Pendergrass shell peas for canning.

Alta Isaacs Delores Cora Pendergrass

Homer visit by Bottoms family and kin

Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms and their children from Homer spent a while Saturday at the home of his sister and family Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and their children.

Olen Bottoms Homer Sid Isaacs

Isaacs Family Guests Visit Ada Kin Ada Family

Mr and Mrs Sterling Isaacs and their children of Ada spent Wednesday night with his brother Sid Isaacs and family in Ada. The visit included the Isaacs children meeting Sid Isaacs family’s children.

Sterling Isaacs Ada Sid Isaacs

Summers Chapel hosts Jones and Anderson dinner guests

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson of Summers Chapel.

Scott Jones Mrs Impson Anderson Summers Chapel

City races to secure water as tests begin

Ralph Delaney supervised a water report for the citizens water committee as tests on Blue River and Cummings Spring showed low flows. Ground water checks along the Canadian River identified two test drilling sites with operations planned this quarter. Ada residents face a slowly diminishing supply but ongoing conservation keeps it under control.

Ralph Delaney Citizens’ Water Committee Blue River Cummings Spring Cummings Ada

Delores Farmer Spends Night With Connie Lancaster

Delores Farmer spent Wednesday night with Connie Lancaster. The brief note records the two individuals in a social context without further details.

Delores Farmer Connie Lancaster

Weekend Callers at Pendergrays Home

Visiting Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lancaster at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrays.

J. R. Pendergrays George Carter Marion Lancaster

Revival Service At First Baptist Church Attended

Mr and Mrs J M Nance Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall and Angie Wright attended a revival service Friday night at the First Baptist Church. J Harold Smith of Fort Smith Ark was the evangelist.

J. M. Nance Jess Duvall Angie Wright First Baptist Church J. Harold Smith Fort Smith, Ark

Families Flock to Lake Texoma for Saturday Night Fishing

Visiting Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Hampton and their two daughters and families joined by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett with children and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Staggs with children of Ada. They traveled to Lake Texoma for a fishing outing Saturday night.

Cullen Hampton Clarence Barnett Junior Staggs Ada Lake Texoma

Wests Visit Pevehouse Family in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs B G West of Pauls Valley visited for awhile Monday with her parents Albert and Ila Pevehouse and son Vernon.

B. G. West Pauls Valley Albert and Ila Pevehouse Vernon

Oakman Church Elects Sunday School Officers

The Oakman church held its semi annual election on Sunday morning naming Jess Berryman as superintendent and William Carter as assistant superintendent Delores Farmer as secretary Wynema Guest as treasurer with teachers for Adults J M Nance Young People Mildred Current Intermediate Sylvia Caton Junior Flora Carter and Primary Wynema Guest Evening services were canceled due to no preaching. revival attendees crowded Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church including the Caton Carter and Farmer families and many others.

Jess Berryman William Carter Delores Farmer Wynema Guest J. M. Nance Mildred Current Sylvia Caton Flora Carter Free Will Baptist Church Cedar Grove Jimmie Caton Sylvia Bobby Eugene Glosater Jerry Don Mary Lee Caton George Carter Albert Pevehouse Vernon M. A. Lancaster Roger Connie Chuck Mary Clark Catherine Ray Susan Jo Guest

Mrs. Stafford Visits with Lan caster Family Friday Night

Mrs. Lee Stafford and her children Johnnie Ann and Donnie visited Friday night with Mrs. Stafford’s sister and family Mr. and Mrs. M A Lancaster and their children Donnie re-

Lee Stafford Johnnie Ann Donnie M. A. Lancaster

Funeral of Sam Murphree Held in Francis

Rev. Ira Wommack officiated at the funeral for Sam Murphree of Francis who died June 18. The service was at Smith Chapel with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Ira Wommack Sam Murphree Francis Murphree Smith Chapel Cedar Grove

Local kin visit Albert Pevehouse home on Friday

Bob Smith and son Lindell Winters and son from Kansas and Texas Army stationed Hershell Smith of Happyland visited the Albert Pevehouse residence Friday afternoon.

Bob Smith Kansas Lindell Winters Texas Hershell Smith Happyland Albert Pevehouse

Mrs Lancaster and children visit Ada with grandmother

Mrs. Lancaster and her children spent Friday in Ada visiting Lancaster's mother.

Eugene Hobbs Visits Relatives in Seminole This Week

Eugene Hobbs is visiting relatives in Seminole this week, gathering with family and catching up on local events. The trip highlights personal connections and ongoing family ties in the region.

Eugene Hobbs Seminole

Ada Friendship Recalled By Visiting Californians

Mr and Mrs Bud Carrell of California have been visiting with Mr and Mrs Fred Pope. The Poes and Carrells were friends and neighbors in Ada several years ago.

Bud Carrell California Fred Pope Poes Carrells Ada

Dinner Guests Share Sunday at Catons

J. L. Roper and son Cleborne and Delores Farmer were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and children.

J. L. Roper Cleborne Delores Farmer Jimmie Caton

Ada church wins at Drumright State League Rally

Oakman attendees gathered for the Free Will Baptist Churches rally in Drumright in June 2023. Delores Farmer represented the Center Association in the sword drill while the Ada church won with a religious play. Attendees included Jimmie Caton Sylvia and Bobby Connie Lancaster and Ray and Delores Farmer.

Oakman State League Free Will Baptist Drumright Delores Farmer Center Association Ada Jimmie Caton Sylvia Adn Bobby Connie Lancaster Ray and

Las Vegas Couple Welcomes Baby and Plans Home Move

Jimmy Myers of Las Vegas Nevada visited Thursday with his wife and her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie The Myers plan to move to Las Vegas with their baby James Sidney and make their home there.

Jimmy Myers Las Vegas Nev Maurice Current Lonnie

Mrs Anson and daughters relocate to Elkhart Kansas

Mrs Clifford Anson and her daughters Sue and Kay have left for Elkhart Kansas where Mr Anson is employed for a five week period.

Clifford Anson Sue Kay Elkhart Kan Mr. Anson

Local Families Share Visits Across Ada Areas

Mr and Mrs Robert Wyrick and daughters Juanita and Sammy visited Friday with sister Mrs Scott Jones. Patricia Hampton stayed Friday night in Ada with her brother and Benny Hampton and baby. Jerry Balthrop and son Tracy of Pauls Valley spent Saturday night with Maurice Current and Lonnie. Rev Scott Jones attended a revival at Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church last week. Mildred Current visited Ada parents Monday. Ada Isaacs visited Saturday with Marion Lancaster to help make kraut.

Robert Wyrick Juanita Sammy Scott Jones Patricia Hampton Ada Mrs Benny Hampton Baby Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls Valley Maurice Current Lonnie Free Will Baptist Church Cedar Grove Mildred Current Mr. Current Ada Isaacs Marion Lancaster

Visit to Pendergrass Home Attracts Local Guests

Visiting Saturday night for a while were Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and family Shirley and Norma Faye. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crawford and Linda. and Mr. Buswell of Francis, joining the home hosts Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass.

J. R. Pendergrass Buster Hobbs Shirley Norma Faye Joe Crawford Linda Mr. Buswell Francis

Daughter suffers severe arm cut. seven stitches given

Sonja Jill Pedersen, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pedersen, fell on a tin can Friday and cut her arm severely. Seven stitches were required to close the wound.

Sonja Jill Chris Pedersen

McGee and McConnell Families Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs J L McGee were Mrs E W Smith of Latta. Mr and Mrs Junior McConnell and children visited his parents Mr and Mrs P T McConnell in Ada recently.

Junior McConnell P. T. McConnell Ada

Oklahoma City Visitor Takes Sister Home After Family Visit

Mrs. Helen Watson of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pedersen Friday and took her little sister Sonja home with her. Sunday visitors in the Pedersen home were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley and Sue and Ann of County Line. The hydrogen bomb test in the Fall of 1952 produced a three mile diameter fireball. Antidote: Don't be there.

Helen Watson Oklahoma City Chris Pedersen Sonja Pedersen

Adequate Storage Space for Children’s Belongings

The article stresses providing sufficient storage for kids to keep their items organized. It emphasizes practical solutions to encourage tidy habits and curb clutter.

McLish Home Demonstration Club Meets at Kirsch Ranch

The McLish Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday June 19 at Mrs Charles Kirsch ranch for a covered dish luncheon. County Council president Mrs R J Bruhin and Mrs Lela Ferris of Connerville attended as visitors. Miss Martha Mote county agent spoke on fabrics and garments. Plans were made for the County Council picnic at Wintersmith Park June 29. Members present included Mrs Polly Harden Opal Brents Hazel Glenn Ann Forsee Nora Harden Jewel Hisan Lucille Howell Lillie Barrick Ruby Flinn and Mrs Henry Clampitt.

Edna Buttrill McLish Home Demonstration Club Charles Kirsch Pontotoc Polly Harden Opal Brents Hazel ,Glenn Ann Forsee Nora Harden Jewel Hisan Lucille Howell Lillie Barrick Ruby Flinn Henry Clampitt

Granddaughter Born to Mr and Mrs Shelton Wilson of Healdton

Mr and Mrs L L Wilson welcomed a granddaughter born about 3 a m Sunday. Vicki Kay, daughter of Shel ton Wilson and wife Corky of Healdton, weighed about six pounds. Mrs Wilson is the former Mary Uhlich of Maud. The couple left for home soon after hearing the news.

L. L. Wilson Shelton (Corky) Wilson Healdton Vicki Kay Wilson Mary Uhlich Ray Uhlich Maud Wilsons

Brown Family Weekend Visit Mentioned in Local Note

Mr and Mrs Melton Brown with their baby visited his parents Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown over the weekend Melton is stationed in San Antonio Texas with the Air Force

Melton Brown Baby Calvin Brown Melton San Antonio Tex Air Force

Mrs Hudson Returns to Fittstown Home

Mrs. Walter Graper hosted Monday guests Mrs Ellen Hudson and her son Frank Hudson with family from California. Hudson long resided in Fittstown, renting an apartment in the Graper building and says she feels at home in Fittstown when visiting.

Walter Graper Ellen Hudso Frank Hudson California Ellen Hudson Fittstown Graper Hudson

Burch Family Returns Home To El Campo Texas

The James Burch family returned to their home in El Campo Texas after visiting the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W A McElroy and visiting other relatives.

James Burch el Campo Tex W. A. McElroy

Local People and Visits Reported in Community Notes

Buddy McElroy and Richard Osborn found work in Farmington New Mexico. Miss Anna Taylor of McAlester visited Elaine Campbell. Mrs Kathy Howry visited her parents Ed Stevenson in Stonewall on Sunday. Mr and Mrs L B Alexander attended the Ada event Thursday night during an official visit.

Buddy McElroy Richard Osborn Farmington, N. M Anna Taylor McAlester Elaine Campbell Kathy Howry Ed Stevenson Stonewall

Eastern Star Leaders Attend Local Event

Grand Worthy Matron Mrs Ruby Flinn and Mrs Wanda Jordan of Fitts town attended the event with members of the Order of Eastern Star.

The Order of Eastern Star Ruby Flinn Wanda Jordan Fittstown

L B Lackey Out Ill Two Weeks for Store Work

L B Lackey has not been able to work full time at the store for the past two weeks. He was in Ada Monday to consult a doctor.

L. B. Lackey Ada

Wyche Family Welcomes Visitors At Homecoming

Mr and Mrs Dee Wyche hosted a Sunday gathering with their son Dale returning from Columbus Ohio on vacation. Also present were Mrs Lou McElroy and son from Ada Mrs Sue Jordan Mr Jordan and sons of Ada and Mrs Juanita Sherrell and family of Lawrence bringing extended family to the occasion.

Dee Wyche Dale Columbus Ohio Wyche Lou McElroy McElroy Ada Sue Jordan Jordan Juanita Sherrell Sherrell Lawrence

New Grandson for L. B. Lackeys Sr

The L. B. Lackeys Sr welcomed a grandson, Lee Bryan III, born Tuesday in a Duncan hospital weighing 9 pounds. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lackey Jr. of Ratliff City. Visitors Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lackey Sr., Janei, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bunyard of Roff.

L. B. Lackeys Sr Lee Bryan III Duncan Hospital L. B. Lackey Jr Ratliff City L. B. Lackey Sr Janei Bob Bunyard Roff

Oklahoma City visitors with Doolittles

Mr and Mrs Irl Doolittle host visitors from Oklahoma City a niece Mrs O C Walker and her two children Cynthia and Mark Allan during the week.

Irl Doolittle Oklahoma City O. C. Walker Cynthia Mark Allan

Tulsa Couple Visits Mother Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of Tulsa visited his mother, Mrs. L. C. Miller, Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Bert Hursh is on the sick list but is feeling much better.

Clarence Miller Tulsa L. C. Miller Bert Hursh

Weekend guests include Townsend family and relatives

Mrs. Alice Townsend hosted over the weekend with her daughter and sisters visiting. Guests included Mrs. Tulley Chestnut and Mr Chestnut from Philadelphia and Mrs. John Olberdins, Mr. Olberding, and Nell Townsend from Oklahoma City.

Alice Townsend Juanita Bill Tulley Chestnut Chestnut Philadelphia John Olberdins Olberding Nell Townsend Oklahoma City

Pattons Visit Relatives in Oklahoma and Kansas

Mr and Mrs W E Patton and Judy traveled Sunday visiting W C Pattons in Roff Oklahoma then visited M T Bum pases at Lightning Ridge. Mrs Patton found her maternal uncle and aunt had arrived from Kansas to help with dish washing while their son Frank stayed behind.

W. E. Patton Judy Mr. Patton W. C. Pattons Roff Mrs. Patton M. T. Bumpases Lightning Ridge Kansas Patton Frank

Miss Mary Corbin’s Homecoming After Pauls Valley Visit

Miss Mary Corbin returns home Monday from a short trip to Pauls Valley where she visited her friend and schoolmate Sue Mitchusson for several days.

Mary Corbin Pauls Valley Sue Mitchusson

Doolittles Visit Tulsa and Inquire After Mother

Mr and Mrs Srl Doolittle visited Tulsa to see their daughter Mrs Del Clocksin and family and to check on Mr Doolittle's mother, who remained under care in the city.

Mrs Srl Doolittle Tulsa del Clocksin Mr. Doolittle

Visit Ties Craddocks to Fittstown Outing

Mr and Mrs Jim Craddock and their children of Lubbock Texas visited in and around Fittstown last week while he had been ill there.

Jim Craddock Lubbock, Tex Fittstown

Local visitors call on Harris household during weekend

Mrs. Marie Peale and her daughter Mrs. Joan Adams with baby, and Mrs. Alice Cobb of Oklahoma City visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Harris. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Byrd of Cromwell and Jennie Harris of Ada who visited Friday night.

Marie Peale Joan Adams Alice Cobb Oklahoma City Luther Harris Peale Harris Cobb Floyd Byrd Cromwell Jennie Harris Ada

Mrs Margie Staton Visits Mrs Snyder This Weekend

Mrs Margie Staton of Brownwood Texas visited Mrs W E Snyder over the weekend, sharing time and conversation during the stay in town.

W. E. Snyder Margie Staton Brownwood, Tex

Harris Family Hosts Weekend Guests From Soper

Mr and Mrs Virgil Harris welcomed Mr and Mrs Tom Fuller and daughter Lucretta of Soper to their home for a weekend visit.

Virgil Harris Tom Fuller Lucretta of Soper

Stevens Couple Arrive from Alabama for College Start

Mr and Mrs Ray Stevens arrived Thursday from Alabama where Stevens served the past year. Mrs Stevens, formerly Linda Delaplain, taught in public schools there. They plan to move on to Norman soon and begin college.

Ray Stevens Alabama Stevens Linda Delaplain Norman

Carol Schneider Returns Home From Lawton Visit

Carol Schneider arrived home last week after visiting her sister Mrs. Junior Drake and Mr. Drake in Lawton.

Carol Schneider Lawton Junior Drake Mr. Drake

Beauttner Family Visits St Paul Kinfolk in Fittstown

Mr and Mrs Paul Beauttner and children from St Paul Minnesota arrived in Fittstown Saturday to visit her parents Finis Logan and sister Clarence Glover and family. Monday Mr Beauttner suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital with expected hospital confinement for at least a week.

Paul Beauttner St. Paul, Minn Fittstown Finis Logan Clarence Glover Beauttner Hospital Atendants

Mrs Verdel Howry and Mrs Bess Cherry on sick list

Mrs Verdel Howry and Mrs Bess Cherry have been on the sick list for the past few days. The note indicates they are away from normal duties due to illness and are being listed among local residents currently unwell.

Lancaster Family Relocates for New Water Well Dig

The M. A. Lancasters face difficulties cleaning their old well and have moved to a new site to dig another well. They are determined to obtain water at the new location.

M. A. Lancasters

Revival Attended by Wommacks at Church of Christ of Francis

The Wommacks attended a revival at the Church of Christ of Francis all of last week after a Friday night service.

George Carter Church of Christ of Francis Wommacks

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman Visit Bebee Family Friday

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman called on their son Edd Berryman and family and their child ren in Bebee Friday night.

Jess Berryman Edd Berryman Bebee

Tuberculosis Screening Emphasis in Health Strategy

The text urges strategic placement of screening and treatment facilities to guard against TB. It stresses that all individuals should accept periodic screening for the absence of tuberculosis as a paramount goal.

Nickols Family Visits Hampton in Texas

Mr and Mrs Jewell Nickols of Muleshoe Texas spent Thursday with Mrs Nickols sister and family Mr and Mrs C H Hampton in a local social visit.

Jewell Nickols Muleshoe, Tex

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tive Allen George Smith George Carlton Corbin Corbin Heifer Lancasters Edward Berryman Rebee J. B. Berryman J. W. Berryman Gene Dewayne Berryman J. B Urclay Lancaster Juliet Caldwell Marion Muncrief Jr Grady Caldwell Adansoop Oakman News Mrs. Ila Pevehouse Midland News J. L. McGee E. W. Smith Latta Fittstown News ADA Mattress Factory O. W. Walker Holida Myers Man Egypt Sunshine State Highway Commission Molida Myers Leck North Broadway Connie Jo Lancaster
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