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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
4
The Ada Evening News paper history notes consolidation with Ada Weekly Democrat in 1910 and Pontotoc County Enterprise in 1912. It lists publisher W. D. Little and editor Eric Allen and explains mail subscription rates and delivery options in Ada Oklahoma and surrounding counties.
A personal essay argues horses exhibit reasoning, recalling childhood experiences with a piebald pony. The author questions scientific claims that humans think while horses do not, recounting a dawn chase and the animal’s calculated decision to bolt through a fence, challenging the idea horses lack sense.
A collage of quips verses and anecdotes contrasts religious reflections with light humor about marriage parenting school and daily life. It blends poems and wry lines from unknown authors noting light satire on modern concerns and human behavior.
A string of odd phrases describe mood shifts as towels vanish from hotels and a babysitter influences outcomes. A satirical line on the national anthem mocks television culture. A coy woman seeks a Social Security check in plain terms, reflecting irony about government aid.
The essay argues Christians live among non Christians yet remain distinctive. It notes real Christians are few, marked by the mind of Christ, and often unpopular yet necessary for communities. Christians are called to be salt and light, inviting contact and value, not universal approval.
A reader finds a past contest article among mailings, noting a five dollar check and a compliment for the “Slick Trick” found in Farmer's Wife and Farm Journal. The page includes recipes for spiced nuts and cookies and brief editor notes about mail scrutiny and local letters.
A long readers’ letter explores capital punishment in the United States and Europe. It discusses Daryl Chessman and legal justice, then shifts to Oklahoma census impacts on population and state institutions, noting Baby Boom implications and morale.
The law column explains how Lincoln exposed a witness by comparing testimony to an almanac showing no moon on the date. It notes trials test memory, cross examination, and the jury’s duty to weigh credibility, while warning readers to consult an attorney for facts.
A sequence of weekend and weekday visits across towns in the area includes Mr. and Mrs. John Petty and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zeek of Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Petty jr. at Jesse, and multiple gatherings involving the Phillips, Holland, Williamson, Kerr, Weatherley, and Lovelace families in Ada Shawnee Latta Byng Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
Word from her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Earl McFarland of Garber that they would be at her house Tuesday or Wednesday for a week’s vacation. They plan to do some fishing if the weather permits.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Brady of Fitzhugh became parents to a son named L. D. The family moved to Stonewall before he started school and later to Jesse in 1958. L. D. starred in school sports and led as captain in his term, with plans for college that fall.
Mrs Bill Holden received a post nuptial shower hosted Tuesday by Mrs Madison Foreman and Mrs Virginia Woods at Foreman’s home. Foreman baked the cake and guests sent gifts including Rachael Holland Joyce Holland H R Brady Don Tomlinson Leroy Sawyers Minda Phillips Julia Morrison A B King Ruth Sandy Myrtle Ostermann and others.
Numerous households share meals and visits in a tight knit community. Mary Ann Witherspoon led a dress revue entry from Jesse H. D. Club while others enjoyed gatherings, fishing trips, and Mother's Day wishes. Ann Sheibenberger, born 1942, grew from Greenville to Stonewall then East Central, planning college this fall.
Mrs Odell Underhill hosted a Sunday dinner with Janie Perry and Mrs Tommy Thompson of Ada, plus Mr and Mrs Shorty Beauford of Con nerville, visiting Mrs Underhill’s parents.
Larry Cox spent Saturday with Leslie Thomas as Mrs. Cox took Vernon Thomas and Dale Cox to Ada for piano practice.
Sunday gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Duane Ryan with Darrell of Fittstown and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robertson of Woodward. Tioga North Dakota visitors James Lackey and family left Friday. Bob Curtis of Stonewall became a father to Randy Bob born May 10 at 8:30 p.m. Grandparents are Curtis Lloyd Lynch. Mother and baby are reported healthy.
Mrs. Max Thomas and Lee Miller visited Ada doctors on Wednesday. New WEEK LY subscribers include Mr. and Mrs. Jim McClain and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kifer. Leslie Thomas suffered an asthma attack last Monday while Vernon Thomas was treated for appendicitis and a cold. Leslie returned to school Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas planned a Tuesday morning doctor visit and a trip to Coalgate to stay with her mother Evelyn Estes, taking sewing along. Tuesday night visit by Bob Cox and the Thomas family occurred.
Weekend visitors at J. C. Poole home include Mr. and Mrs. Owen G. Peck of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Garrett of Gerty, sisters of Mrs. Poole. Lela Greene, mother of the sisters, returns to Gerty to spend time with her daughter and attend a grandson’s graduation. Clarence Poole visits his parents in Allen. Maurice Poole is noted as a student at a local college.
Last Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fortner and family of Lula along with Mrs. Mary Brooks shared an evening meal with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fortner. Morris McGehee joined L. D. Brady and Hank Brady for Friday night supper. Lillian Woods visited sister Mrs. Leroy Sawyers and Eldon. Sunday Leroy Sawyers, his mother Maggie Sawyers, attended Nazarene Church in Stonewall with Buster Hunter from Pauls Valley and Ronnie Sawyers of Ada for dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cope, Donny Wayne of Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Durant with Charley Durant's parents visited Thursday night. They left for home during the storm.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Durant and their sons included his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Durant and her parent family members.
May 6 Mrs Glen Durant entertained with a Stanley Party at home. Mrs Wilma Byrd acted as demonstrator. Durant served refreshments to guests including Mrs R A Jennings Mrs Charley Durant Mrs Fat Truitt Mrs Lee Miller Mrs A M Pharr Mrs Paul Fortner Mrs Joe Weller Mrs Don Tomlinson and Regenia Wel.
Mrs. B. B. Ryan visited Mrs. Kellenberger on Saturday for a social call, sharing greetings and conversation in the home.
Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Braun and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Braun along with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jennings joining the Braun family.
A baby girl named Julia Jo Ann born to Mr and Mrs Jack Kifer on December 31 1942 at Va ness. The Kifers later moved to the Jesse community where Jo Ann began school in 1948. She completed eighth grade at Jesse then attended Stonewall high school and was in the first Junior High graduating class in 1957. She tied with Ralph Hall for salvorian and plans to enter East Central after graduation. Jo Ann was an outstanding athlete and captain of her high school team in her senior year.
A past nuptial shower was held Thursday night for Mr. and Mrs. Don Tomlinson hosted by June Brady at the Weller home. Numerous guests and gift givers included Glen Durant family and many relatives. Saturday night visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kerr moving from Alva, with Sunday greetings to the Tomlinsons.
The Truitts visit Mrs. Truitt’s parents in Fort Worth then return home to care for livestock. Francille visits Oklahoma City with her mother while Wayne Truitt works in Bristow. Eldon Odell Humphers, born March 22, 1943 in Artesia, California, progresses from Jesse to Lindsay to Stonewall schools and graduates high school in May.
Melvin Nix and J. D. Alberson are building a fence around the Nix property at Pleasant Hill while Glen Durant bulldozes the right of way. Mrs. Billie Phillips is mowing her lawn nearby.
Mrs. Leroy Sawyers and Mrs. Hank Brady go fishing while Mr. and Mrs. Roy Christian plan a move to their new home at Fitts town. Tubby Holland of Fort Worth is mentioned. The group spent the weekend in Jesse with Terry Harlin and fished the Washita. Sunday night supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Van Harlin and sons, Mrs. Braughton, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Nix of Ada, and Mr. and Mrs. Link Duncan of Comnerville.
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Charley Wade drove to Holdenville and spent the day with Mrs. Wade's sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Warthy.
Members of the Baptist Student Union at East Central State College plan a car wash Friday 2 to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm on the First Baptist Church parking lot. Car wash costs $1.19 with proceeds for building the new facilities and carpeting for the stage.
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