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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
4
A 1955 column compares science fiction fears of machine uprising with real patriotism. It argues machines show personality, cites car and ship affection, and profiles Jeremiah as a true patriot who challenged wealth inequality and leadership.
The Union Hill report notes Sunday School attendance of 42 with all teachers present. Mrs. Bettie Cunningham to lead the intermediate class until Mrs. Vera Underhill’s return. Visitors included multiple families and Ada residents. Jerry Bacon sponsored Sunday night program with a lineup of participants.
Bible School begins Monday night July 4 and runs through the week. Several volunteers will help. all children and parents are urged to attend the five nights. Last year's attendance was good. Mrs. Lela Rose will sponsor the program next Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Dan Bland Barbara and Brenda Bland traveled to Holdenville Monday night to visit Mr and Mrs Pete Price in a social outing.
Ada residents recount visits across town as the week features relatives from New Mexico and several local households hosting guests. Notable entries include W. C. Karr and Garrett Beller hosting, Mary Nell Cummings recovering at the Binion home, and Duncan visitors A. E. Tucker and Gerald Tucker calling on the Bland family.
Mrs. Arlene Tucker of Norwalk California visited Mr and Mrs Bland on Tuesday.
Mrs Braden was moved last week and a new baby girl named Janet Denise is reported to be doing well.
A reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Agee and Glen Agee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Cook and family, Charlene, June, Wilma and Charles Agee, Mrs. Baylan Rhoades, James Bullock of Wichita, Nora Gene Bullock of Salina, Mrs. Willie Sue Middaugh and her children Patti Beverly and Larry of New Capital Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Agee.
Fred Powell and Karl Fred Jr. of Ada called on Mr. and Mrs. W C Karr Wednesday night. Lonnie Cassady and family of Egypt visited Mr and Mrs George Cochran. Jim Kirkes and wife dropped by Mr and Mrs Clarence Crowells of Stonewall Sunday.
Mr and Mrs A J Peter and their children visited Mr and Mrs W C Karr Monday night, sharing a social gathering with the Karrs.
Social round shows multiple households hosting guests from Ada, Duncan, Lindsay, Richmond, Center, Tyler, New Capital and Rebee. Attendees include Wilfongs, Umph ers, Jones, Ballard, Shumard, Agee, Tilley, Sweeney, Cassady, and others visiting relatives and friends across the region.
Paula Sue Cassady celebrated her third birthday Friday at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassady.
Mrs. Cassady hosted a birthday dinner for her granddaughter with Paul Cassady and their daughter in attendance. Numerous visits spread across towns include Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glenn to Reebe, Bud Jones and family to Cochran, and Barbara Jones hosting Yvonne Little.
Mr and Mrs Orbra Young Wanda and Helen spent Monday with Mr and Mrs W C Rose. Lela Rose injured her foot on a rusty nail Thursday. The crutches she used when a leg was broken were nearly in use again.
Mr and Mrs George Collins and Bobby Joe attended the Indian Centennial at Tishomingo Friday. Roy Foster and Mrs Wanda Faye Eaton of West Virginia visited Mrs Nora Roper and Mr and Mrs George Collins Thursday.
Bill Manley of Ada visited Mrs. Nora Roper and Sybil on Thursday.
The Earl Rose family installed a new air conditioner and a correspondent reports you’ll need a coat to visit them this summer, signaling a cool respite despite seasonal heat.
Visitors included Mr and Mrs S M Sparks and Mr and Mrs John Sparks with Johnny and Lynn of Canton Georgia. Lela Rose hosting Roxie Golden and Mike. Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham with Don Newby and Jerry Bacon of Denison Texas toured Bud Jones and family. Bud Jones building a dairy barn preparing to enter dairy business. Lela Rose visited sister in Wynnewood with Mrs Ralph Truitt and Mr Truitt.
Mrs. Willie Sue Middaugh and her daughters of Wyoming left for home Thursday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Agee and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Simpkins, Roberta and Buddy of Ada visited Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rose had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose, then Mr. Rose ham visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose Monday night.
Thirty six attended Sunday School as Rev Gross delivered morning and evening messages. Visitors Sandra and Guy Le Monnier Jr. of Ponca City joined. A MYF group visited Stratford for a youth meeting with Hazel Biggs Martha Biggs Nancy Vanlindingham Mary Vanlindingham and Dana Ross. Regular MYF meetings are held Wednesdays at the church inviting all youth.
A holiday Friday saw four mothers Sue Jaquess Barbara Casady Wanda Robbins and Helen Jaquess leave their children with sitters for a day of shopping and pleasure in Oklahoma City.
Howard Gilmore of Blanchard was visited by U. B. Kilpatricks during a local social visit.
Ronnie Bartee of Madill returned to Pickett with Mr and Mrs H L Jaquess after spending the day with Mrs Jaquess mother Delia Bartee. He will spend part of his vacation visiting here.
Paul and Delton Sutton and Bud Jaquess rode to Rutherford Ranch Sunday afternoon for a sore calf roping attempt.
Mrs. E J McCause suffered minor cuts and bruises in a Sunday morning car crash while en route to church. By Monday she reported pain possibly from rib fractures. Passengers included Joyce Bittle who injured her arm but remained in good condition. Relatives and neighbors visited the scene and after.
Thursday afternoon Dana Ross Brenda Southerland and Martha Biggs attended a swimming party at Glenwood Pool.
The subject left Monday for a vacation in northern Michigan to visit Mrs. Kipatrick's brothers and sisters and hopes to spend plenty of time there.
The Kilpatricks intend a Monday drive to Tulsa to visit the Earl Glenn Kilpatrick family Monday night before continuing their trip.
Holly Sue Erts of Oklahoma City has spent the past week visiting her aunt Mrs. H. C. Wright and Mr. Wright, along with Gary and her grandmother Mrs. Grace Erts.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins of Pecan Grove and Mr and Mrs Weaver Hauk of Lompoc California visited Barbara Clyde Casady Pam Floyd Wanda Robbins and Kay. The Hauks noted Oklahoma heat was nearly too much while California offered cooler air.
Mrs E M Jones dined with Mr and Mrs Sam McNair Monday and chatted with Mrs Lucille Erwin and Johnny McNair of Ada who were visiting. Miss Denis Sutton stayed Friday with Evelyn and Windle King in Ada. Mrs E S Farr visited the Arrons and Vogts with the E B Coopers of Homer. Mr Vogt helped with hay baling. J H Bullock home welcomed Mrs Bessie Phillip Rog er of Platteville Wis and grandson Pfc C L Brandon of Jacksonville Fla.
Mrs Suzie Ward and her children Jimmie Latricia Ada along with Mrs Gladys Burnett and her children Ahloso visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs Suzie Fowler Roy Vogt and Frederick Blay attended an Odd Fellows meeting in Ardmore Saturday night
Visiting Mrs. Lutie Fowler Sunday afternoon were Mrs. Kathryn Faulkner, Mrs. J. C. Southerland and children and Mrs. O. F. Gray and son Arlie of Ada.
Plaintiff J L McDaniel receives divorce from Thelma Tull McDaniel. The issued decree grants the divorce.
When two cars collide, criminal and civil actions may arise. Criminal cases require proof beyond a reasonable doubt and contributory negligence is not a defense. Civil suits rely on a preponderance of evidence and contributory negligence can defeat the plaintiff.
Nine presidents were Episcopalian six Presbyterian five Unitarian four Methodist two Dutch Reformed Church two Baptist one Disciples of Christ one Congregationalist one Quaker and two no church.
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