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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
2
Oil, a cornerstone of the county economy, sustained high drilling in 1953 with Pon totoc County among seven statewide counties exceeding one million feet. Revenue from oil funds roads schools and public services while refining and trade fuel private commerce. The Fitts Field boom once boosted activity but waned, yet oil remains vital to the county’s prospects.
A writer extols east central Oklahoma sunlight and clarifies its brilliance while noting pests in backyards distract from outdoor meals. He cites a cousin from the Deep South who struggles with the region’s clear air and waxes nostalgic for other suns. The piece ends with a quip about a Philadelphia Inquirer item noting a man proud to be a Republican.
A local dealer rushed to help a stranded customer by filling a car with gas, but a mix up led to another car being assisted instead. The error caused confusion and mental distress for the dealer who felt the strain of the incident.
Voters in Vanoss approved a $62,000 bond by 38 to 5 for new construction and elementary classroom repairs and to organize a junior high. In Homer turnout was light with 12 voters, all in favor of the levy. Statewide political process will continue as ballots await attorney general approval and official numbers.
25th Legislature talk includes allow cities to contract for water and borrow beyond debt limits with voter approval. SJR 22 would create a constitutional Department of Wildlife Conservation and Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Proposals include permitting corporate stock in competitive firms and setting boards of regents for two state colleges with a July 3, 1956 election date.
Hailey argues corn is not essential for hog feed and sorghum yields equal gains. Local farmers already plant grain sorghum, with fall feed supplies expected. Packer trials by Wickham and Reeves test self feeders, waterers, breeds, and feeds to optimize gain, aiming to top the market in Pontotoc County.
Hailey and Skaggs launched an artificial insemination service for local dairymen, starting with three farms and growing to 35 users. Calves from the program show clear differences from natural calves, boosting interest. Fees are eight to ten dollars per head, with ongoing service and repeats included. Proven AI bulls from Eastern Iowa Breeding Association cover Holstein Jersey Ayrshire Guernsey Brown Swiss and more. Hereford and Angus are available.
In district court on a May 7 1955 incident near Stratford Wesley Gibson a minor sued E L Rycroft for injuries from riding the truck fender. The court granted damages of 500 dollars to the plaintiff represented by Jack Gibson father and he sought compensation for leg injuries.
The American Red Cross maintains a large volunteer base, approaching two million workers contributing time and services across programs. This sizable workforce supports disaster relief, health services, and community assistance initiatives nationwide.
Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wright over the weekend were their daughter Vida Wright and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Franks of Oklahoma City. The Wrights hosted guests throughout the week including G. W. Casey and Rhonda Jean and Ronald Franks of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs B J Scoggin and Rena Higgin met Mrs Scoggin s cousin Mr and Mrs Clyde Hambrough at Hugo Oklahoma Friday and then traveled to Broken Bow for a couple of days of picnicking at Beavers Bend State Park.
Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker visited with Mr and Mrs Delbert Knight of Stratford on Sunday, sharing a social call and conversation in a small-town gathering.
Mr and Mrs B B Brandon of Oklahoma City spent Saturday afternoon visiting with Mr and Mrs B I Scoggin.
Seminole defeated McAlester eight to five with Ray Northam pitching for Seminole. Attendees included A B Northam, Junior Northam, Clyde Welch, and Dewey Northam.
Guests included Loyd Wood and son Billy from Stratford, Clarence Wood and family from Lexington, Louis Wood from Stratford, Ollive Bell Wood and sons Glenn Lynn and Jimmy, Katherine Lance, Ina Brown and their sons from Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter welcomed their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Linnie Burk and daughter Shaon from Shawnee Ohio for a Sunday afternoon visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rutherford and family Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Stewart of Ada, Leon Huey, and Phyliss Stewart of Latta, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Massey of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price, John, Charles and Anna Mae, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rutherford and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry and son Joe Edd, Patsy and Betty Heaps and Bonnie Milligan of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch and family from Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Welch and family Sunday. In the afternoon the two families toured Platt National Park at Sulphur.
Mrs Ray Northam and her son Randy of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Dew ey Northam for a weekend gathering.
Mr and Mrs Jim Collins and Mrs May Poe of Ada visited with Mrs Impson Anderson on Monday morning.
Mrs Oscar Carson and her daughter Irene spent Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives in Duncan and Marlow. They returned home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Hart’s son visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs Moore. Mr and Mrs Ernie Brown and family from Oklahoma City are in the community visiting relatives over the weekend.
Miss Bonnie Milligan of Oklahoma City is spending this week with Miss Patsy Gail Heaps. Bonnie rode the bus down here and Betty and Pat Heaps are going to take her home over the weekend.
Tootsie Welch spent the week end with Inde Kay Welch of Stratford, sharing time and family greetings during a short visit.
Mr and Mrs John Laymen of Ana visited the Clyde Welch family Monday night.
Mr and Mrs W A Vanlandingham spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting their niece Mrs T E Cosby and family and their nephew Mr and Mrs Bruce Shirley and family.
The gathering featured Mrs. J. C. Higgens and her son James visiting from Tulsa, staying with Mr. Vanlandingham as his sister and relative guests.
Mrs. Betty Bryant and her son from Stratford visited her mother, Mrs. Neil McDonald, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Lela Haskins of Ada and Mrs. Ann Hamblin visited Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson on Sunday, meeting with the couple and other guests.
Sunday services drew steady attendance as Rev. Billy Ray Wood led the morning worship. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wood and children and Rev. Lewis Wood and children from Stratford, with Clarence as the pastor’s brother and Rev. Wood their father. Rev. Jimmy Ray Nichols, a former pastor, spoke Sunday night. Mrs. Wanda Roundtree of Shawnee attended.
Mr and Mrs Mac Welch of Ada visited the Clyde Welch family Thursday night in a cordial social call.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hunter of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Hunters parents Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker. They also brought home Mrs. Hunter sister Lyndia Ann who had spent the past week with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Magar and family of Ada spent Sunday with Mr. Magar's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Magar.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Newby and their baby Gerald and daughter Mrs Denzil Keeling and baby Larry Don visited with Mr and Mrs Bud Lance Friday afternoon.
Mrs Dessie Light and her brother Dewey Northam visited Mrs Cora Blackburn of Stratford on Sunday afternoon in a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Lawson Watts of Bakersfield California visited with Mr and Mrs Eugene Lance Tuesday afternoon in a social call that highlighted local community ties and neighborly friendship.
The Summers Chapel Demonstration Club met Friday in the school lunch room with Mrs. E. H. Light and Mrs. Gordon Nelson hosting. Members discussed salad making and dressings, and planned a fried chicken supper for July 1 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available from any member.
Mrs J D Underhill was released from Valley View Hospital on Thursday June 23 and is improving well. Early in the week visitors included Mr and Mrs J W Kirks, Mrs Frank Cunningham, Mrs Loy Wood and boys, Mr and Mrs M K Underhill and son Mike of Seminole, and Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs and Mr and Mrs Wright of the Pickett community.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Howerton of Fredrick visit Mrs Howerton's parents Mr and Mrs Wes Farmer. They brought Marion Farmer home after she spent a few weeks with them.
Mr and Mrs Max Hart and their son from Crescent Oklahoma visited Mrs Hart's parents Mr and Mrs Otto from Thursday to Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Beller spent the weekend in Midwest City visiting their son and daughter in law Jack and Juanita Beller.
Jackie and Rickie Beller traveled with grandparents Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller to Midwest City after a week locally. They plan to return home to Jack and Juanita Beller, noting it has been a short visit.
Clifford Fullen Sr. of Holdenville spent Sunday and Monday night with his son Clifford Jr. and wife Jean Fullen and their children Bobby Carol and Doyle, enjoying a family weekend gathering.
Thursday afternoon a mix up occurred in the community as several children visited relatives. Alice Marie Vandegriff visited Vickie and Stevie Roundtree, who then saw their grandparents. The Stone children Jerry and Peggy joined the Vandegriffs before visiting Ralph Wall’s relatives.
The Vandegriff family with the Stone children visited the Roundtree family and then went to the Bellers to pick up a stray Roundtree. Parents express confusion over the sequence of events.
Monday visitors to Mrs. Bernice Morrison were two of her aunts: Mrs. Ann Rummage of Kilgore Texas and Mrs. Walter Whiten of Sulphur.
Pauline Vandegriff leaves Cowling Hospital after an eight day stay on a Wednesday afternoon. Wells wishers greet her at home that night including Henry Dew and family from Seminole.
Thursday night guests of Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller included Ada Hall and sister in Ada along with Mr and Mrs Gene Sanders. Sanders family from Ada also visited with Elroy Neil Cliff and Stevie Sanders of Ventura California.
Mr and Mrs James Briggs and Gary visited his parents Mr and Mrs Mervin Briggs Lloyd Bill and Howard on Monday night. The Mason Arters were guests of the Clayton Bishops Sunday afternoon.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Sr. included Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Voyles and Gary of Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roundtree and Susie of Shawnee, plus Warren Shumard and children and Ed Roundtree Jr. and child ren.
In Marvin Briggs farm pond Monday afternoon Bill and Howard Briggs and Jimmy Lee Morrison swam when Jimmy dived toward Bill. Bill dived left into shallow water and almost suffered a broken neck. Howard and Jimmy gave artificial respiration. Mrs. Briggs rushed him to an Ada doctor.
Evert Darrell Wall two year old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall was admitted to Valley View Hospital Tuesday night. It is believed he was bitten by a black widow spider. Vernon four year old son stays with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Vernon Vanschuyver and a correspondent with family enjoys babysitting six month old Darlene.
Peach halves brushed with butter or margarine broiled alongside canned corned beef hash. Serve with slaw for a Sunday night meal.
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