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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
7
The article notes a noisy debate on artistic and scientific views as spring arrives, calling the season one of separation and contrast among literati romantics and biologists, with the record speaking for itself.
The piece muses on spring as a force of renewal and separation. It contrasts birth and love with death and decline, noting how spring accelerates change in people from vigor to weakness, and urging self renewal before winter forgetfulness returns.
An old magazine article notes driving faults are easy to spot but eliminating faulty habits is hard. It treats driving danger as a moral issue and compares bad driving to sin.
The Ada Chamber of Commerce begins its annual membership drive on May 15. Ted R. Savage arrives as the new manager from Clinton Oklahoma, joining campaign chairman Charles Thompson under president David O. Howe.
A Birmingham couple asked their minister to christen their daughter Kate and duplicate. The odd request and the minister’s response hint at amusing church life in England, reflecting cultural humor differences noted by Ol Buzz.
Fragmentary clipping shows heated discussion about General LeMay and the Strategic Air Command. Critics accuse the president of lacking perspicacity while supporters defend readiness and power of continental defense amid mounting tension.
Headquarters releases an unfavorable report described as insider feedback. The memo notes a lack of progress and signals concern over ongoing operations. Details remain scarce but the tone implies corrective action may follow.
Sunday morning services at Galey Baptist Church drew 24 attendees. Visitors included Dale Brent from Graham Miss Virginia Fowler from Summers Chapel Mr and Mrs Bill Vallandingham of Konawa and Mrs Edna Cushmans daughter Wanda with girls from California The eighth grade class of Galey
The program held at the Junior High auditorium in Ada on Saturday awarded diplomas to six students. The graduates were Erma Ruth Sanders, Joann Daniels, Robert Hightower, Butch Edwards, Bobby Fowler, and Henry Paul Carr, escorted by their teacher M. R. Tucker.
Mrs. Grose of Ada will teach the lower grades at Galey during the 1956 57 school year replacing Miss Mary Turner.
Four students from Galey received diplomas at Vaness Junior High graduation exercises on Tuesday night. Joyce Sanders Billy Farnham Oral Hinkle and Louis Daniels were the graduates named in the event report.
Galey school closes for the term on Friday May 11 after a picnic trip to Sulphur on Thursday for students. The day will end with report cards distributed to pupils.
Mr and Mrs Bill Wood and family Carroll Embry and De wayne and Melvin Hinkle left Tuesday morning for California. Their stay will not be permanent.
Miss Anna Hightower spent Thursday night with Miss Shirley Nelson. Mrs. Joey Tucker visited in Oil Center Friday with Mrs. Anna Wilson and Mrs. Russel Willoughby.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Willoughby of Galey left Tuesday morning for Morton Texas to visit their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Allen Hightower and family.
Mr and Mrs James Wood and family and Mr and Mrs Henry Wood of Oklahoma City spent last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J G Hightower and children.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Jamar and son of Ada visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Johnny Sanders and children.
Robert Hightower travels to Oklahoma City on Sunday to spend the week with his brother Danny Hightower, wife, and son Randy.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bunch and son of Ardmore stayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neel. Sunday guests at the Patterson home included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Muse and their sons of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Loris Fuller of Ada, and Mrs. Dorothy Blair and Sharon with Frank Rogers of Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs A H Neel visited Mr and Mrs G M Pitt Monday evening in a social call.
Mr and Mrs Marley Clay relocate with children Patsy and Herbert to the Clifford Miller residence in Vanoss.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City visit relatives Mr and Mrs Sum Abston and Mr and Mrs Dabbie Cox and son Randy of Ada. The Coxes return home with them for a short visit.
Rev and Mrs J L McKinley of Gregton Texas welcomed Luther McKinley and his wife Mrs. McKinley for a visit. The Pharaoh Oklahoma couple Mr and Mrs O J Pharaoh arrived Sunday to join the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe and Jennifer spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Cothern and their children move from Wynnewood to Arizona to establish a new home where Mr. Cothern has found employment.
Mrs. O. C. Brooks and her son from Marlow Oklahoma visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Pitt. Mrs. Brooks is previously Georgia Ruth Pitt.
Mr and Mrs John Dunn with Mary and Don visited relatives at Davis where they called on Mr and Mrs Thurman Smith. They also visited Mr and Mrs Luther Dawson and their children Patricia Paula and Luther Curtis.
A son visited Mr and Mrs Bill McNair Saturday night. Mr and Mrs J H Stephens visited Mr and Mrs A J McCullar Sunday night.
Vaness High School held its commencement exercises on May 3 in the high school auditorium. Dr. Clive F. E Murray, president of Murray State College at Tishomingo, gave the commencement address. Diplomas were awarded to seniors Lindell Archer Curtis Coffey Lawrence Crookham Larry Cunningham William Albert Dame Delmer Farnham Charles Fisher Charles Glover Gene Glover Bob Gray Thomas Hatchett Wayne Holland Dayne Isaacs Jinks Losson Jackie Melton Don Newby Hazel Biggs Jean Golden Patsy Hampton Melba Jackson Deloris Jones Norma Pinley Anna Mae Price Carol Ann Rutherford Nancy Vanlandingham Carmeleta Wall June Webster Frankie Woodley Garland Pennington James Robertson Delton Sutton Gerald Sutton James Thompson George Welch Henry Whitson and Orville Wright.
Vaness School dismissed on May 9 with seniors set to depart for Galveston on May 10. Graduation exercises for Junior High and elementary were held in the high school auditorium on Tuesday May 8. Sponsors listed as H L Kinsey James Barnes and Mrs Hutchens. Mr and Mrs A J McCullar visited Mr and Mrs Bill McNair.
Mrs Emma Thomas Mrs Boyd Ponder and Mrs Marion Chambers and their children shopped in Ada Saturday afternoon.
Grade school children were to travel to Sulphur on Tuesday for a closing picnic while the senior high school planned to go on Wednesday.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley were Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Burns of Stonewall, accompanying a cordial social call and exploration of family ties.
Tommy Joe Phillips left for Houston Texas on Saturday to begin a job there. His move marks a new chapter as he takes up employment in the city.
Mrs. Marvin Briggs and her two sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cornell and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mc Kinley Friday night for an informal gathering.
Mr and Mrs Lee Jones attended the Safety Award Dinner held in the Student Union Building at East Central State College last Friday night. The event honored employees and guests of the Ideal Cement Company.
Miss Joyce Jones and her guest Miss Wanda Thurman attended a movie while Mr and Mrs Jones were at the banquet.
Frankie Woodley June Webster and Curtis Coffey led Van ess High School seniors in a graduation ceremony last Thursday. The group was set to depart for a senior trip to Galveston Texas on Thursday May 10.
Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel and their Oklahoma City children spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Dude Fennell, sharing family time together.
Mr and Mrs Elijah Coffey of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Wylie Webster and Mrs Lillie Mae Webster. The Websters and their guests had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and family.
Mr and Mrs John Ray and John E and Fred Ray fished at Lake Texoma over the weekend. John FE plans a week vacation and they intend to do much more fishing.
The outing included Mrs Thelma Perriman Miss Sue Wyckoff and Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey who joined others on a fishing trip at Veterans Lake in Sulphur during the weekend.
Mrs. John Dunn and Mary of Vanessa visited for Sunday morning services. Paul Shook attended the gathering after a long absence.
Jimmy Turner returns from Korea to attend the funeral of Jimmy Ray Turner. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Hap Turner with daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Turner, all of Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Mrs. J. H. Stephens attended the First Baptist Church style show in Ada on Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. E. McCullar reports a new automatic washer and dryer in her home.
The note lists Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Otis Coffey, Mrs. Pinkie Evans, Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff, indicating a social call or gathering.
Bebee school children accompanied by Mrs Earlin Haskins and Mrs Leo Scott spent a day at Platt National Park Sulphur. They had lunch skated at the rink enjoyed the amusement park tides and visited Veterans Lake. All reports say the trip was very enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Kimes and their son in Shawnee Wednesday night. Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley spent Friday morning with Mrs Betty Teel in Oil Center.
Oil Center guests were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts, Pam and Ricky. Mr. and Mrs. Cris Roberts, Tony and Kay were visitors Sunday night.
Mrs Roy Bivins and Geraldine joined Mr and Mrs O S Whitson for Sunday dinner in the Egypt community.
Hollis and Kenneth Kite traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday to see their brother Haskell Kite who is receiving care at the Veterans Hospital.
Mrs Ma ivin Newby and Mrs Florence Wren spent Monday morning visiting Oma Ward who resides at the Creel Convalescent Home in Ada.
Mrs Betty Sue Choate visited Wednesday with her mother Mrs John Norton Ricky and Mike of Ada joined them. Kay and Charles Berryman visited Monday evening with Sherry Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Farrel Jones visited and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Henson and Sheila Renee of Parish Chapel on Wednesday night.
Gerald Tilley visited Sunday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and daughters. Bruce Holland and Billy, of Russell, Kansas, spent the weekend with Mrs. Allie Hood, the Holland family mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins accompanied by James Cooper and family from Midwest City join Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean along with Mrs. T. S. Hood and Ann and Wanda Jean. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. Euel Haskins and Diana from Ada and Mrs. Bonnie Medlock of Roff.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower and Mrs. Herbert Moore of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry Monday morning.
John Norton, a construction worker, has been employed in Ardmore for the past two weeks.
Mr and Mrs P P Kite and Mr and Mrs Johnny Wilfong spent Saturday with Mrs Betty Kirby and daughters Brenda and Barbara of Ada.
Mrs. F. E. Duncan of Worstell and Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene visited Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman, Charles and Kay visited and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berryman of Oakman Saturday night.
Wanda Wilson of Oil Center was Sunday dinner guest of Sherry Scott. Johnnie Jean Hood of Francis was a visitor Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Scaff spent Tuesday night with Mrs Tucker and Paula of Oil Center.
Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and Shirley of Galey visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Hurley.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite spent Tuesday in Oklahoma City at Veterans Hospital with Haskell Kite who underwent five hours of major surgery. His condition is reported as fair.
Kay Berryman spent Thursday night with Linda Crawley in a personal social visit noted in the society column. The gathering highlights local community ties without additional context or events.
Mrs. J. K. Smith visited Ada Tuesday and had lunch with Mrs. B. M. Patterson.
Mrs. Maxine Kosmata and Sherry of Carthage, Missouri spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Hurley and T. L. Hurley Sr. They also visited Mrs. T. L. Hurley Sr. who is staying at Adelle's Convalescent Home in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Pete Atkeson and family spent Sunday afternoon in Wanette visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Neal and their family.
Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis and Glenda and Karen of Union Hill visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott and Donna Kaye and Sherry.
Stanley Crawley spent Sunday night with Henry Whitson, a social or casual gathering noted in the report. The item records companionship between two individuals and the timing of the meeting.
Mrs Frank Rogers and Mrs Clara Austell visited with Mr and Mrs Willie Orton and Barbara, and Miss Florence Jackson during a weekend in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Auti McCullar hosted a Stanley party Tuesday afternoon with attendees including Mrs. Lillie Mae Coffey Mrs. W E McCullar Mrs C E Childers Ada Mrs Clint Corvin Ada Mrs George Pitt Mrs Lonnie Miller Mrs Herman Miller and Mrs Wilma Byrd Ada.
Mr and Mrs Loris Shook and Paul visited Mr and Mrs Mad dox and family at Gaar Corner Saturday.
Mrs J H Stephens spent Monday with Mrs Loyd McIlroy in a brief social call and exchanged friendliness during the afternoon call.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Woodley and Frankie spent Friday through Wednesday visiting relatives in New Mexico.
Those from the community attending the commencement exercises at Vaness Thursday night include Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley with Gerald and Carlton Lee, Mrs. Grover Thompson, Raymond and James, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden, Margaret and others. Karl Tilley and his son Gerald also attended a baseball game at Byng.
Mrs. Roy Cantwell, Mrs. John E. Ray, Mrs. Leroy Cantwell, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens join J. R. Vandegriff at a community gathering, highlighting regional civic involvement.
Mr. and Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky and Mrs Bess Roberts visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs J W Murray and Bobby of Ada Monday night.
Readable fragment lists names Mrs Joy Roberts Carolyn Granville Roberts Mrs Gene Standridge and Mike and Kenny. No event or context provided to determine a full notice or item.
Sunday School reached 91 with full staff. Two new classes, Primary and Cradle, were added. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland and Billy of Russell Kan. Youth Fellowship of the Center Association meets at Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church Saturday night. Revival starts Sunday night May 13 at Camp Ground Church. all are invited.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Dar lene and Donnie Mrs P P Kite and Mrs Betty Kirby traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to see Haskell Kite who is a patient in Veterans Hospital.
Jerry Sellars spent the past week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sellars of Ada, sharing time with family during a short visit.
Mrs. Melvin Newby and Larry spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell.
Mrs Billie Cooper and children and Miss Bonnie Thompson of Lawton visited their parents Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson. They attended the Vaness commencement exercises where James Thompson graduated as a member of the class.
Reverend and Mrs Scott Jones were hosted by Mrs Everett Pannell of Oil Center in a brief social visit noted in local society columns.
Mrs. Leo Scott and Sherry visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower. Mrs. Lou Kurkendall of Henrietta is visiting her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry.
Mr and Mrs N L Garrett welcomed their children from Alameda California for two weeks. Guests include Dorothy Garrett Hamp ton Garrett and son Maurice Garrett. They celebrated the parents 35th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and boys in a family gathering.
A student is set to complete a master’s degree in education with the graduating class slated for May. The program emphasizes contemporary teaching methods and educational leadership.
Donnie Kite spent Thursday with his cousin Dennis Bivins of the Egypt community, sharing time and conversation during a routine visit.
Miss Shirley Atkeson spent Friday night in the company of Sherry Scott, according to social notes in local society pages.
Donna Kaye Scott and Glenda Wallis attended the League Rally at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Henson Donnie and Sheila Renee of Parish Chapel visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.
Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes and Mr and Mrs R R Krause visited Sunday afternoon. H C Hood and Johnnie Jean of Francis joined Mrs T S Hood. Nancy Farmer and Debra visited Ada residents G F Tiner. Bobby Sellars and Glen Pinley called Friday evening. Ricky and Mike Choate of Ada stayed with grandparents John and Mrs Norton Thursday and Friday.
Glen Pinley visited on Wednesday with his sister Mrs Elwanda Hag gard and her boys from Duncan.
Mrs W H Hightower and Mrs Farrel Jones visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Leo Scott.
Rev. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins recently attended a singing event at the Konawa High School auditorium.
Two women named Mrs Homer Steele and Mrs Er bin Cox are identified as residents of Safford Arizona in a clipped notice. The fragment notes their connection but provides no further details.
Mrs George Wright left Valley View Hospital on Thursday and is reported doing fine at home following her stay as a patient.
Mr and Mrs Marion Willoughby Theo Frantz and family appear in a brief social notice listing names and relations for a community announcement. The item reads as a courtesy recognition of family members in a local newspaper context.
Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barton were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Skelton and children of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Leve Cupps and girls of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Mary Olguin of Albuquerque, N. M. Mrs. Skelton and Mrs. Cupps are daughters of the Bartons and Mrs. Olguin is a granddaughter.
The eighth grade commencement exercises are set for Tuesday May 15 at 8 p m. The event will be held at the school auditorium and invites family and friends to attend.
The fifth through eighth grades are going on a field trip to Sulphur on Friday May 11.
Union Hill Sunday School reported 53 attendees with all teachers and officers present. Visitors included Reece and Dorothea Garrett of Pasadena California along with Mrs Francis Stringer and Reba Teel. Training Union had 39 present with a program featuring Mrs Elva Kemp Bet tie Cunningham Lonnie Cassady Mrs Donna Cochran Glen Wiffong Don Newby Yvonne Little Kenneth Little Barbara Jones and Benny and Glen Jones.
The men and boys emerged victorious in the attendance contest. As a result the ladies and girls must sponsor a wiener roast to be held after school activities conclude.
The Bebee school ends for summer with Monday as the last day. Mrs Leo Scott and the staff treated the children to ice cream cake and pop. Sherry Scott Darlene Kite and Bennie Atkeson earned perfect spelling certificates and Linda Crawley a perfect attendance certificate. Students look forward to next term and enjoy several months of rest and play.
A Mother's Day program is planned for this Sunday with likely performances and community attendance. The notice highlights a tribute event honoring mothers and family members in the local venue.
Mr and Mrs Emmett Agee visited Mrs Emma Bolin and family and Miss Clara Agee Sunday. Mrs Inez Graham visited Mr and Mrs Harold Agee and son of Lawton this weekend, Mrs Ola Mae Cook of McLish visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee.
Mr and Mrs Paul Hatcher of Roff visited and had supper with Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Teel and children and Mrs. Leslie Perry and Sondra of Ada visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McDonald and Dennis.
Freda Miller of Vaness was Thursday night supper guest of Margaret Golden, sharing an informal visit and meal.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tilley of Ada were Sunday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carlton Lee.
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and Keith and Norma visited Otis Webb at Cowling Hospital on Wednesday. Otis suffered a slight heart attack but is improving. Mr and Mrs F O Jones visited John Sweeney and family on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs R E Tilley visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Sunday night. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne and Karl Tilley and Carlton.
Mrs Bess Roberts of Adam is visiting Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts along with Pam and Ricky.
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Cassady visited Mr and Mrs George Coch on Sunday according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs Gene Hood were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean of Francis Benny and Glen Jones of Union Hill spent Sunday with Larry Newby.
Mrs. M. C. Hood returned home after a week with her mother Mrs. Lon Kurkendall in Henryetta. Mrs. Florence Wren of Stratford visits Mrs. Nancy Newby this week. Grover Thompson fished at Lake Texoma over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby and boys attended the Sulphur rodeo Saturday night. Henry enjoyed supper with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman and children Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Golden with Jean, Margaret, Glen and Billie Farmer attended the C P M A airplane program at Holdenville Sunday.
Kenneth Kite and daughter Janice of Fresno arrived Monday to visit Kenneth's parents Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Kite. They also plan to see his brother Haskell Kite, in Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City after a major operation. Mrs. Gracie Hayes returned Monday from Fort Worth after visiting a daughter and family including Homer Mercer, Mike, and Ricky.
Family and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N L Garrett to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Cochran Mr. and Mrs. J W Kirkes Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parker Mrs. J B Parker Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Mr and Mrs H J Horton Mother Bradley Mrs F O Jones Mr and Mrs Hampton Garrett and baby Miss Dorothy Garrett Maurice Garrett Mr and Mrs Olen Roberts Terry Roberts Wayne McMaster and Mr and Mrs Enloe.
Sunday visitors in the A L Cape home included Mrs. Clara Roberts, Robert and Rita, Mrs. Jack Roberts of Ada, Bobby Snow of Stonewall, and Miss Lorene Bolin of Ada.
Bebee School principal Mrs Earlin Haskins finished coursework at East Central State College in January and will receive a degree or credential.
Miss Glenda Wallis of Union Hill visited Monday evening with Miss Donna Kaye Scott.
The Summers Chapel boys' baseball team played in a Byng tournament last week. They won the semi finals 17-2 and the final 16-10 against Glenwood. Graduation exercises and awards followed with many parents and relatives in attendance despite a garbled school note.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson and Rhoma of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs D B Robinson.
Mrs Lora Ellis has left for a months visit with her daughters. The note mentions a planned time away and confirms family visit as the main purpose of travel.
Mr and Mrs N L Garrett held an open house on Sunday May 6 with all their children present except Floyd who lives in California.
Vona Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Garrett and Jessie Royce of Alameda California, Dorothea Garrett Reese Garrett of California, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Roberts and Terry of Ada, Wayne McMasters of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Enloe and Judy are noted.
Mrs Lula Keeling has been visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen of Durant this past week marking a social visit between families in Durant Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Trivitt and family in Wynnewood on Sunday night. Mrs Trivitt is ill.
Norma Fay Sweeney second grade Elton Farmer third Lorene Smith fourth receive perfect spelling certificates for the year in the primary room.
Judy Smith, Jean Smith, and Lorene Smith share perfect attendance honors in this school district record. Their consistent presence sets a standard for students and staff alike.
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Richardson and their sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Levi Sparks on Tuesday, sharing time with the Sparks family.
Barbara Jones, Don Newby, Yvonne Little, and Bob Gray attended a Latta School banquet held Tuesday night at the Aldridge Hotel.
Several community members attended the Vaness graduation exercises on Thursday night including Mrs. Leonard Archer and family Mrs. Noma Lamb Ada Mrs. Lavona Jones and family Mr. and Mrs. Vance Price and family Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wallis and Karen and Mrs. Murray Golden.
Mr and Mrs Tom Roddy of Nicoma Park visited Mr and Mrs Orval Bailard and family Saturday.
Mrs. Bettie Cunningham visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones and family Sunday evening. Daisy Binion, Mary Nell Cummings, Patti Lea, and Jimmy Dan visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran on Tuesday night.
Mrs Lena Cochran and Alien called on Tuesday evening at Mrs C C Roberts home for a social visit.
Allen Cochran and Barbara Jones were named to Latta High School’s honor roll for the past year, recognizing strong academic achievement by the students.
Mrs Emma Cassady dressed for the Union Hill Neighbor Club gathering after Mrs Betty Cunningham led opening prayer. A Book of ads study formed the program and netted $10.14. The group noted gifts and a birthday for Violet Hurley. attendees included Daisy Binion Ina Hef Kirkes Elva Jones Roy and Linda Nell Cunningham with Mea and Jimmy Danham. Next meeting set for May 16.
County superintendent Norman Mitchell reminds parents that transfer applications for students moving between schools are due by May 15. Several families are listed among those who may file or have filed with Mitchell or in his office.
Iowa State College poultry experts advise keeping young chickens at least 400 feet from older birds to prevent leukosis, a measure aimed at reducing disease transmission in flocks.
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