Essence of new automobile scent becomes a saleable fact
An article notes the rise of synthetic additives creating the scent of a new car. It warns that unscrupulous sellers may pass off worn models as current year, exploiting buyers who rely on smells over mechanical judgment.
Galoots and family roles loom in postwar musings
In a reflective piece a veteran doctor dismisses so called galoots as men who demand life on a silver platter. Ada’s school census drops again with planned construction despite fewer high school students. A church dispute grows and gender roles in the home are debated as sociologists critique the changing male role. A seaside church note ends with a prayer request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Father
Ant Teem
of & Gistaff
North Atlantic
Peter Bowers
Spain-Lanier Trial Near End as Charges Rendered Voided
The long and debated trial over a travel contract with the State Highway Department closed abruptly. State Senator Glen Collins led sharp exchanges with defense counsel before the county attorney sought dismissal after unexpected early testimony. The proceedings, once crowded with public interest, ended with a nearly empty District Court Room.
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State
Lovelady club hosts quilting bee and dress revue planning
Edna Boren Ruby Deaton Virginia Jared Ida Taylor Juanita Jones and Dell Mec Clendon attend a quilting bee. The home demonstration club meets for last minute dress revue plans at First Baptist Ada. Members assist with tea and several local families socialize amid updates on relatives and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Boren
Ruby Deaton
Virginia Jared
Ida Taylor
Juanita Jones
Dell MecClendon
Clua
First Baptist Church
Ada
Pat Taylor
Beatie
Parks
Mes
Mrs. Jones
Glen Jones
All Day Event Highlights Church Attendance Banner Award
The report notes a program featuring the Ladies Trio of Now and a performance by Eugene Glosater and Jerry Don Cston of Oakman. Happyland church won the attendance banner for bringing the largest number of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tet
Now
Eugene, Glosater
Jerry Don Cston
Oakman
Happyland Church
County Schools Absent-Free Graduates Highlight Byng Latta
Valedictorians of Byng high school and eighth grade class standings are noted. Latta senior Rod Blackwell completed 12 years of public school with no absences. The Alhosa graduating class likewise finished their final year without any absences. Read the NEWS Want Ads.
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Ters
Byng
Rod Blackwell
Latta
Ahlosa
Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Sunday School Finishes 57
The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reports 57 attend Sunday School. Rev Scott Jones led services. League Rally and numerous local visits occurred with many Ada and Union Hill residents noted. Ott Newby shows improvement after illness. Community social events include slumber parties and a circus outing with many families mentioned.
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Camp ‘Ground
Free Will Baptist Church
Scott’ Jones
League
Oskman Church
Summers Chapel and Community Life Roundup
Summers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church drew 54 attendees as Rev. Scott Jones led morning and evening services. The Oakman Young People’s League Rally drew many locals including Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pannell and family, and Glen, Ladonna, and Lola. Numerous visits, baptisms, and social events involving Ada, Byars, Loomis, and Sacramento were noted, with family gatherings, baccalaureates, and church activities shaping a busy weekend across the community.
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E. A. Tuckernesday
Free Will Baptist Church
Ada
Tucker
Cris Roberts
Scott Jones
Young People's League
Oak Man
Everett Pannell
Butch and Cary
Thurman Gray
Dale
Carolyn
Lou Wood
Jimmy
Lynn J
Glen
Clyde Welch
Ladonna
Donnie
Douglas Kendall
Wadell Altom
Patsy Heaps
Summers Chapel graduates plan May exercises and parade
Oklahoma City visits with relatives. Ada residents purchase a power mower. Summers Chapel School announces Sth grade commencement on May 16 at the school auditorium. The 1957 graduates include Betty Tucker valedictorian and Douglas Kendall salutatorian. other seniors share birthplaces and schooling across Ada and nearby towns.
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J.D. Underhill
Summers Chapel
Vaness High
Betty Tucker
R. N. Tucker
Ada
Douglas Kendall
Clyde Kendall
Minnington
West Virginia
Colbert
Worstell
Bobby Dickerson
M.C. Bittle
Merrice
Duncan
Ariz
Wadell Altom
D. A. Altom
Comanche
Union Spring
Wynnewood View
Tex
Marion Farmer
W. M. Farmer
Ziris Chorus
Helen Dickerson
M. C. Bittle
Edna
Kan
Duncen
Hart News Notes Social Visits and County Dress Revue
Local residents including Miss May Johnson and Dr Watson of Stratford hosted a forty two party at the Stanfield home. Cora Mercer visited Johnson and May and stayed with Mrs Summers. The Cantwell and Cantwell families visited Elmore City. Mrs Alma Dunn accompanied by Mamie Solomon spent time in Sulphur. The Wades from Chicago planned a month’s visit with Mr and Mrs Ownbey and Scarberry. Hart HD Club showcased nine models at the Ada county dress revue with multiple dress entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyse L. Griffith
May Johnson
Dr. Wattson
Stratford
J.5. Stanfield
J. B. Olliver
Evert Summers
Cora Mercer
Summers
Alma ‘Dunn
Mamie Solomon
Earl Stewart
Dunn
Sam Wade
Chicago
E. V. Ownbey
Virgil Scarberry
Mr. Wade
Ownbey
Scarberry
Wades
Hart HD Club
Ada
Arno Griffith
A. H. Mercer
Bonnie
Jimmie
Melvin
Oklahoma City
Mercers
Prairie View
W. M. Hill
Nettie Summers
Nettie Hodges
Phyllis
Roberta
Roff
Vaness
Hart
J. §. Stanfield
M. P. Ownbey
B. B. Ownbey
Jimmie Ownbey
Gladys Mercer
Evert
Vanessa High seniors attend banquet and town visits
The report details a junior senior banquet at the Ada Student Union with Mack Summers George Myrick and Joann Myrick, followed by Vanessa High School seniors planning a midnight May 13 trip to Galveston. Relatives and friends visited in Roff and Hart communities, attended baccalaureate and laureate services, and shared Sunday gatherings and church outings with extended families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Summers
George Myrick
Joann Myrick
Vanessa High School
Ada
Everet Summers
George
B. B Qwabey
Vanoss
Galveston
Neal Pleads Innocent To Battery Charges
Henry C. Neal of Portland Port pleads innocent to assault and battery at arraignment before Peace Justice Wilbur P. Lee. Charges stem from a complaint by Peet Atkeson west of the city, a former son in law of the accused. The incident described as a family altercation involved peppercorns and flavor factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Neal
Portland Port
Wilbur P. Lee
Peet Atkeson
Neal Are Atkeson
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Vernon Scaff
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Mary Dunn
Virginia Fowler
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Earl MecDaniel
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Mrs. Houston Cape
Henry
Ridge
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John Noston
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G. C. Holloway
Roy Bivins
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Dennis
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Karl Tiley
Carlton
Edith McDaniel
Maxwell
Ott Newby
Valley View Hospital
Ray Roberts
Pam and
Ed Herryman
Don Henson
Sheila Renee
Parish Chapel
Harry Johnson of
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Billy Muriel
Joe
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Pat
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Donna Kaye Scott
Gerald Tilley
Loren Cheete
Jim Megee
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Loyd Burk
Jimmy Fleming
Madill
Herbert Moore
Randy
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Virgil Meek
Berlene
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Floye Burk
W. H. Hightower
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Joe Northam
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Ricky and
Hurd Keeling
Gailey
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Deryl Farmer and Son
Leo Stott
Kenneth Hurley
Debra
M.M. McDonald
Alene Mary
Lou
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Junior
John Mahan
A. Li. Capes
Olive Belle Wood
Pearl Gray
Carma
Helen Kendall
Gary
Mildred Pannell
Mildred Altom
Clareta Gray
Ruby Wood
O. A. Altorn
Johnny Qualls
Dollie Qualls
Byars
Lee “Tucker
Rance Tucker
Nina, Jeter
Loomis
Calif
Ida Tucker
Dee Jones
Shawnee
Leonard Jumper
Sacramento
Kate Wood
Jim Magar
Irene Klutts
Ray Magar
Dorothy Lovering
Karl
Frank Dryden
Ruth Magar
al B. Nelson
Josephine Lynch
Gordon Nelson
Berton
Westview
A. C. Terry
Lee Nelson
T. C. Nelson
Lee Tucker
Paul Tucker
Paula
M. R. Tucker
Betty
Lynda
Myrtle
Nina Deter
Sondra Garrett
Nancy
Mildred Parnell
Audra Kendall
Betty Gearhart
Pearl. Gray
Pearl
Olive Belle
Dan Gilder
Kenneth Qualls
Wayne
Marian Farmer
Kenneth Megee
Danny
Leo Nelson
Shirley
Buck Fowler
Virginia
Atlela Kirk
Bill Landerif
Theo Frantz
Nelson
Herman Wilson
Bill Lee
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Rosedale
J. D. Casper
Soe David
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Lora Ellis
Getty
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Fran Spurlock
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Ellinwood, Kan
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Edd Dorgan
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San Diego
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Janie
Joan and
Meriori
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Marvella McCurdy
Dorthie Jo Shaw
Ard
Denise
W. F. Graham
Charles Nelson
Thelma Ruth Hunter
Josie Northam
Vivian Northam
Dewey
Hart News
Grace Johnson
May
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon
Elmore City
Maurice Wayne Cantwell
Lloyd Crawford
Bell Gardens
Mrs. Evert Summers
Frances Cantwell
Sna
Ron Lee
Matt Heimer, Jr
Alvie T. Griffith
Macvin Briggs
Marjorie Soutes
Joe and
Mack
Roy Cantwell
Joe Summers
Rotf
Jimmie Ownbex
Morenci
Ida
Melvin Johnson
Ramona
Yvonne
David and
Jimmie Miller
Galt
Alva Johnson
W. J. Morrison
Joe Thompson
Rofs
Ramona and
Yvonne Johnson
Richard Soutee
Hebecca
Maney Jane
Poynor Spillman
Mary Ann Tatm
Dallas
Mrs. J
Stanfield
Noah Miller
Mike Carroll
E. ¥. Ownbey
Arvigo Griffith
Gene Griffith
Alvie Griffith
Miles Kimmel
Loris Shock
Alya Johnson
Johnnie
Tmelvin
Arvis Griffith
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