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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Doc Beebe and son David Charlies of Ada spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Bill Griffiths and Saturday night with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox.
Our 4 H Club representatives did well at the Roundup last week. Joann Myrick and Janice Bralley won a blue ribbon on their demonstration. Donald Ray McNinch and Ray Hicks won red ribbons. Charles Griffith and Thurman won red ribbons. Mary Ann Griffith won a blue ribbon in health, and she with Donna Jill Cummins won a blue ribbon and the championship for their demonstration Basic Cotton Dresses and Cotton Accessories.
A Parisian couple Marguerite and Jacques Deport describe buying a small house near the forest of Orleans in Loiret. They detail the landscape, deer and boar hunting, a 25 acre property, a fish lake with large Paris sales, and a playful tale of their cocker spaniel Azo at the hunt.
The excerpt argues that the Elijah and Baal confrontation holds modern relevance beyond its biblical setting. It notes skepticism about miracles yet emphasizes timeless moral and spiritual lessons applicable to people across eras.
Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith visit Sunday in the home of her aunt Mrs Charley Nelson and Mr Nelson.
J. S. Stanfield remains by his mother Mrs. Nannie Stanfield who is ill and hospitalized. She is reported some better at this time.
The piece argues Baal worship as a deadly social evil, a national cancer worse than a mere theological error. It contrasts Elijah’s stand against Baal with authorities branding him a criminal, then shifts to a local note on Grant Johnson’s illness and a stream of visitors from multiple towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. and their daughters Madeline and Peggy visited the Alvie Griffith home Sunday for a family gathering.
The Hart H. D. Club will meet next week on May 10 with Mrs. Marjorie Soutee. New members are cordially invited to attend.
Pickett 4 H Club entries at the Roundup win multiple blue and red ribbons in group and individual demonstrations. David Sutton tops with a farm education speech, Martha Biggs and Mary Vanlandingham lead the girls team, while Mary Vanlandingham serves as club president with David Sutton as vice president and Mrs Lottie Bevers as leader.
On the sick list this week: Trent Briggs, Judy Enloe, Dana Ross, Betty Holman. The notice lists these individuals as absent due to illness.
Pickett school will dismiss on May 11. Mrs. Eugene McCullough and her children visited over the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hooser.
Rev Staggs reported much success and good attendance through the meeting at the Assembly of God Church. Mrs Glidden visited her aunt Mrs Bill Hudson and Mr Hudson. Mrs Edwards mother of Mrs Leroy Ross returned to Seminole Saturday after staying with the Ross home during Mrs Ross illness.
Mr and Mrs Joe Allison move back to the community with Joyce and baby joining Mrs Monta Loman in the area. The note expresses happiness at their return and settling into the neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Burnett of Lindsay visited her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Winters of Harden City over the weekend.
The obituary notes the burial of B A Myers last Thursday and conveys deep sympathy to the Brantley family.
Eighth graders from Pickett will join county graduation exercises at Ada Junior High auditorium Saturday at 1 PM. Students include David Sutton Mary Leona Holman and Joan Mobbs who came from Byng and has studied at Pickett for one year. Joan Mobbs is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Mobbs and played guard on the basketball team and is active in 4 H club work.
Carlton Corbin traveled to multiple Kansas locations on a business trip. The itinerary covered several cities, detailing meetings and logistics supporting his company’s regional operations.
The author divides people into two types: those who accept the status quo and reformers who challenge it. Citing helper and abolitionists as historical examples, he notes suppression of dissent and labels applied to critics of slavery and later to opponents of war and liquor. He argues truth-tellers face hostility and are branded crackpots or liars.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Hamblin spent the past weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs Jeff Reed former residents of this community. Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and family of Ada visited in the W A Pennington home Tuesday night. J W Law and W A Pennington are working in Bristow this week and expected home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes and family of Duncan spent a few days last week with his parents Mr and Mrs O F Snipes and Wanda.
Mr and Mrs Bill Griffiths and son H B visited with Mr and Mrs Jimmy Gardner north of Stratford Wednesday afternoon. David Charles of Ada visited in the W H Griffith home Wednesday night.
Leona Jean Holman was born June 14 1939 at Roff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noley Holman. She attended Lightning school until five years ago when she moved to Pickett. Spelling is noted as her favorite subject.
Mr and Mrs W D Floyd announce the birth of a daughter born on Tuesday May 4 at 3 30 am The name has not been decided yet The child is a girl and the family shares the happy news
Charles Sutton and fellow guardsmen traveled to McAlester for a weekend army camp training session. The group gathered Saturday and Sunday to complete a short program aimed at refreshing drill and field skills.
Mr and Mrs Mid Lesson and their children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Maurice Current of Oakman.
Mr and Mrs Bill Cox who had been employed at Atoka are back home again.
Millard Henry of Harden City was summoned to Pontotoc on Tuesday as his mother faced a serious illness.
Tuesday night the Mc Lish grade school children presented a program to a good crowd. They did an excellent job in their parts. Mrs. S. E. Large of Ada, mother of W. R. and A. J. Large, remains in serious condition after being moved to Ada Convalescent Hospital.
Mr and Mrs F W Barton of Healdton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Roland Phillips and family in Harden City. Our regular correspondent Mrs W E Snyder is on vacation and Miss Buttrell takes her place, doing well in her first assignment.
Center 4-H boys and girls earned ribbons at the roundup. In the girls team demonstration Lois Wright Betty Wallace Delores Murphy Kay Tilley Betty Wallace and Marie Wood won blue ribbons. Van Ray Reed received blue and Tommy Lee Glover red for health contest.
Mr and Mrs Lou Jordan announce the birth of a daughter named Shelia Elizabeth who weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces at birth. The family brought her home from the hospital Tuesday morning as Mrs Wanda Flinn Jordan. The father serves with the Marines stationed at Tacoma Washington.
Charley Shultz remains confined in the hospital with little improvement. Family and staff hope for a rapid recovery and better health ahead.
Mrs. L. E. Staggs is reported to be suffering from a severe cold this week. No further conditions are noted in the brief notice.
Wallace Wigley visited his parents in Paoli on Sunday to spend time with family and catch up on hometown happenings.
Martha Nell Biggs daughter of Allen and Mrs Biggs was born in Tishomingo on April 20 1940. She has attended Pickett eight years and will attend Vaness next year. She served as secretary of the 4-H Club for two years and co captain of the basketball team for two years as a forward.
A devotional reflection on Elijah and David shows that courage and faith matter more than popularity. It emphasizes that those aligned with God prevail despite opposition, and notes a community update welcoming new residents and reporting illness and visits.
Mr and Mrs H B Griffiths of Oil Center spent time with Mr and Mrs Bill Griffiths Saturday. Mrs Pat McClure and Patsy of Ada visited the Frank James home Sunday. Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family spent Friday night with Mr Jacksons brother, and Mr and Mrs G G Jackson and family of Happyland were also visitors.
Mary Ann Vanlandingham born March 22, 1940 in Valliant to Mrs. E. H. Grose. She attended Valliant Haworth and Pickett schools, was a longtime 4 H Club member and two year president, and captained the basketball team for two years as a forward.
David Myron Sutton born March 6 1940 in Pickett. Son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton. He attended Pickett eight years and is an active 4 H Club member serving as vice president this year. He has been co captain on the basketball team.
Mrs Carlton Corbin along with Mary and Sue Mitchuson were in Stillwater over the weekend, according to local notes. The visit involved informal gatherings and shared family time in the city.
Michael Wilson was summoned to Oklahoma City to be at the bedside of his brother who sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident. He traveled to support family during the emergency as doctors treated the injured relative.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis Dillard returned from the Dakotas Monday. Mrs. Louella Crawford, who had surgery a few weeks ago, is mending very slowly.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Logan returned from Chickasha where they spent several days visiting his sister and family, Mrs. Mozella Thompson.
Mr and Mrs Claude Bland were summoned to Tulsa Gue by a sudden event prompting their travel. Details remain unclear in the brief notice.
Pickett eighth graders spent Friday at Vanessa Day enjoying school activities and entertainment during their eighth grade day event.
Roy Rogers will entertain at Pickett School Friday night at 7 30. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. This entertainment will be soon.
Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and family and Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family spent a while together during a shared gathering, with relatives from both sides present for the occasion.
A bright red flame may be produced by using strontium salts in a fire. The article notes the chemical property of strontium to emit red light when heated, common in fireworks and demonstration flames.
The article notes emeralds are softer than most gems while warning that the pink bollworm pest can cut cotton seed oil content by up to twenty percent.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton visited Mr and Mrs Tollison of Fitzhugh Sunday.
The Camporee of the Boy Scout organization will meet the following weekend, affecting many rural children who were to participate in the county wide graduation program on May 8. Several Center graduates are also Boy Scouts.
Mr Earl Jackson and his wife and children from Seminole visited the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Z K Jackson, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lewis took a business trip to Clovis New Mexico during the weekend.
Roy Sliger contracts a severe mumps illness and seeks medical care as health officials monitor his case.
Donnie and Dennis Estes earned blue ribbons for timely speeches while Van Ray Reed and David Crookham took red ribbons in the division. Bonnie Ann Murphy won red in individual demonstration. Betty Wallace Kay Tilley and Barbara Estes earned blue ribbons in the health contest.
Delores Murphy salutatorian and ten others including Gene Crookham Billy Ayers Tommy Ayers Tommy Glover Bobby John Groves Dennis Estes Barbara Estes Kay Tilley Wayne Bennett and Tom Long will graduate. Bobby John Groves will receive with his class while living in Okmulgee to finish this term. Gene Crookham Billy Ayers Tommy Ayers Tommy Glover and Wayne Bennett are Boy Scouts planning to be in Ada and Sulphur Saturday simultaneously.
Thomas Hatchett of Troup 13 must teach a Saturday to meet required days for Rosedale. The Saturday teaching slice would conflict with his six year first day of school, leaving him with a tough choice and a case of Saturday Blues.
Lois Wright has been unable to attend school for several days because of illness. Local school officials note her absence and wish her a speedy recovery. The notice records her name and the illness as the reason for absence.
Reverend Harley Groves and his family have moved to Okmulgee where he attends Tech College. The community expresses regret at their temporary departure and wishes them well.
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