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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
2
A reflective piece questions societal leisure norms and calls for balance between social obligations and personal neglect. It argues some avoid activities while others exhaust themselves, suggesting a middle path to prevent communal neglect and personal burnout.
A quoted jest highlights a serious water dispute as city lawyers prepare for a high profile lawsuit over Mill Creek drainage. The dispute pits the city against opposing litigants amid heavy spring runoff and ongoing water problems.
The piece notes shrinking public attention to the Army McCarthy hearings, criticizing Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin for failing to spark renewed interest and urging him to identify another high level suspect to sustain support.
Politicians try to evade pie heavy campaigning while old pie supper faces doubt. Campaigners complain there are more speakers than listeners at events.
A speaker laments constant battles with calories, noting grandparents’ lax attitudes toward food. Memories of strawberry shortcake and a fondness for chocolate soda contrast with fear of weight gain, detailing an ongoing struggle between desire and restraint.
A vivid note celebrates a wonderful May in Oklahoma with cool clear air and refreshing conditions. The writer contrasts with a phrase about a unique June day, underscoring unusually pleasant spring weather.
The article explains how leafy produce and custards suffer from freezing and stresses proper preparation. It warns paper sacks are poor containers and urges air tight freezer packaging. It notes meat should be bled and packed with minimal air to avoid freezer burn.
Three former educators still reside in the town. Mrs. John McIntire and her three grandchildren Clyde Welch Ladonna Welch and Elva Jo Northam are connected to the school. Mrs. Zera Lee Sanders taught there more recently and has daughter Madonna Jo Landrith currently in school.
Allen News notes Mrs. Charles Wilker and family returning from a Yellville and Flippin Arkansas visit with relatives after 50 years. Mrs. M. F. Phillips goes home to Bristow after visiting her daughter Mrs. Riley Waldrip and Mr. Waldrip. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Martin of Duncan spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin of Ada were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sever on Monday evening, enjoying a social visit in the community.
Mrs Zana Leonard of Bakersfield California and Elmo Wilbanks of Azusa California visit Mrs W A Leonard and Mrs Beulah Thompson. Mrs Leonard expects Mr and Mrs Jimmy and Mrs H F Richardson of Gladewater Texas to arrive Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred Bingham and her son from Tulsa are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jess Sanders. Mrs. Bingham is identified as a former Miss Juanita San ers.
Mr and Mrs F O Pickle and daughter Sue Ellen visited Mrs Booth in Holdenville Sunday.
Edd Kincer of Bristow arrived for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Riley Waldrip, as announced in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs John Haliburton and family attended the Ada theater showing of The Robe recently, joining other local patrons for the film debut.
Reverend Roy Burkett and his wife transacted business in Oklahoma City on Monday and Tuesday, handling financial or property matters during their visit.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pegg and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Johnson have returned from a vacation trip to Washington D C, New York City and other points.
Mr and Mrs Jim Grayson and Mrs Sally Randolph transacted business in Holdenville on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hughes and family were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Kemball in Sasakwa, sharing hospitality during a brief visit to the area.
Mrs. Cecil Huckeby and her son Eddie along with Mr. H D Harbeson were part of the audience at a Wednesday afternoon screening of The Robe.
Mr and Mrs H C Kraettli transacted business in Ada on Wednesday.
Don Stokes age 23 of 227 East Thirteenth wed Betty Northcutt age 20 from Ada Route 5. Paul Gene Hardin age 22 of Pauls Valley married Juanita Bone age 15 of Paoli.
A farmer reports that the hen eggs hatched successfully after maintaining a steady temperature for the full 21 day incubation period. The event confirms standard poultry hatching timing and successful chick emergence.
The Pontotoc County poultry tour held Wednesday was led by Alex Warren of A. & M. College. About ninety percent of county farmers keep poultry and the group visited farms including Fred Keatley Union Valley C. C. Hay Oakman Chester Liggett Homer Bob Calvert Homer Tom Montgomery Ada Floyd Poultry Farm west of Ada Frank Lambrand west on SH 19 and L D McIlroy southwest of Latta. Evergreen Mills provided lunch at the Calvert Farm and the public was invited.
Friday night a barn party was hosted by Nancy and Chubby Elliott with cookies and pop served. Guests included Phyllis and Frankie Sullivan Ray and Wanda Young Don Neal Vernon Young Betty Moss Buzz Myers Chloe Ann Felkins John Elliott Barbara Lunsford Winnie Gipson Carol Ann Tolliver Kay Wyche Duane Ryan Eldon Flynn Richard Osborn Barbara Alexander Bill Duty Wylie Webb Dean Peavy Dean Young Royal Tillery Robert Tollison Earl Stewart Ocie Young Dwayne Simpson Ricky Ham David Stark Brent Felkins Miles Elliott.
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Coon hosted and were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coon and Gary of Oklahoma City for a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kerb Felkins.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Young visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Young and family Monday. Floyd will be going overseas soon.
Reverend Ed Hollenbeck traveled to Pine Bluff Arkansas on Sunday to visit his mother.
Mr and Mrs Joe Smith of Fort Worth Texas spent the weekend with Mrs Nora Childers.
John and Nancy Elliott had dinner on Sunday with Chloe Ann Felkins, sharing a casual meal at an unspecified location.
Mr and Mrs A J James La Vera and Sonny traveled to Mannsville on Sunday to attend the funeral service for Mrs Sally Pollock.
Mr and Mrs A J James went to Roswell New Mexico Tuesday evening for a funeral. The service was held Friday. The couple returned Saturday morning.
Mrs. Nora Morris of Ada spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Emerson, sharing time at their home and enjoying local social activities.
Those modeling in the H. D. Dress Revue at the First Baptist Church in Ada last week were Mrs. Kerri Felkins, Mrs. Martha Ren fro, Frankye and Phyllis Sullivan.
Advertisement for pattern No. 2812 in sizes 12 through 42 with yardage details and price. Includes order address Pattern Bureau Ada Weekly News Ada Oklahoma and New York box. extra 5 cents for first class mail. Spring-Summer Fashion Book available with many designs in color priced 25 cents.
Hunes Johnson 73 of Route 4 Ada died at Bethany on Wednesday. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 p m at High Hill Church with Rev Abel Brown officiating, burial in High Hill cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by wife Mrs Nannie Johnson daughter Mrs Ellen Parnacher Ada six grandchildren one brother Willie Johnson en.
Debbie Denham and Bobby Young greet the birth of their daughter La Ann born Sunday at Valley View Hospital. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Leo Denham and other relatives. Nancy Eliott Wanda Young and Nancy Young are noted in the community notice.
Vascle Hurley declares he is still in the race for sheriff and will not withdraw. He urges Democratic primary voters to vote July 6 and promises a clean campaign focused on issues with no obli gations to anyone but the public.
A. E. Tribbey appeals a county court ruling denying a beer permit for the Kit Kat Drive-In on East Main Street. Tribbey asserts compliance with requirements and contends that improper testimony influenced the decision, while the Central Church of Christ alleges loud music and litter disturbed worshipers on adjacent property.
Ada city officials warn of an ordinance prohibiting posters on utility poles. Posters have appeared across Ada causing unsightliness and safety risks to linemen. The city manager says violations will be enforced despite prior nonaction.
John Richard Brown 53 Route 1 Stratford died May 7 at home. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Stratford Church of Christ with burial at McGee cemetery. Born in Jackson County Texas he lived in Pontotoc and Garvin Counties. Survived by wife, Mildred Hyden Oakland California. Noma Morago Kingman Arizona. sons John Kingman and Richard Eugene. 12 grandchildren. father Richard D. Brown Ada. sisters Kilda Brathher Stratford Martha Wallace Pauls Valley Mamie Sanders Ada. brother W A Matthews Pauls Valley.
The month old infant of Mr and Mrs W C Ned of Oklahoma City died in a city hospital Tuesday at 945 pm. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 at Blue Church Pontotoc with Reagan Cemetery in Smith.
Grover Cleveland Fish aged 67 died in Fresno California on May 3. Funeral is set for Saturday at 2 at Stonewall Church of Christ with Criswell Funeral Home handling arrangements. He was a World War I veteran.
Grant Johnson 74 died at home north of Rofs Thursday at 5 25 a m Funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p m at Lightning Ridge Rev John C Sargent of Shawnee will officiate at Lightning Ridge cemetery Dunn Funeral Home of Sulphur is in charge He came to Pontotoc County about 50 years ago from Arkansas He is survived by Grace Johnson and four children Miss May of the home Christine Walker of Lodi Calif Alva of Roff Virgil of Los Angeles Melvin of Lodi and Ray of Long Beach Calif 14 grandchildren three great grandchildren.
Salina Wesley aged 85 died at her home on Route 4 Ada Saturday morning. Funeral services are Monday at 2 30 PM at High Hill Church with Rev A B Brown officiating and burial in High Hill Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home handles arrangements. Next of kin listed Willis Brown Alice Davis and Annie Smothchey with no immediate survivors.
Audrey May Henry 66 died at home in Pontotoc on Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 at Pontotoc Methodist Church with Rev. A W Oliver presiding after which she will be buried in Pontotoc cemetery. Surviving are her husband Jess Henry. daughters Bell Hopper Wewoka J C Martin Route 1 Ada J N Driver Lawrence and George Ward Ada. sons Chasten Tupelo Francis Marion and Millard Harden City and Pontotoc, 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. sister Alma Mitchusson Sperry. brothers Arthur Barnes Center and Emmett Barnes Sapulpa.
Funeral services for Mrs Louise Klepper formerly of Ada will be held Friday at Watts Chapel in Madill. George and R L Klepper of Ada are noted as her sons.
Mrs Rebecca Elmore died at Sulphur on May 1 at age 85. Funeral services were held in Sulphur with burial at Palmer cemetery. She had lived in Sulphur since 1889 and is survived by daughters Gardye Gettle, Sylvia Williams, Myrtle Rowlett, Thelma Atteberry and sons Garland Pete Elmore, Odes, Riley, Frank, plus 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and sister Nannie Spikes of Kingston.
John Wesley Mooney aged 87 of Tupelo died at Bethany on Tuesday. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 at Tupelo High School with Bro Mack Lyons officiating, burial Byrds Prairie cemetery. He married Winnie Haley Austin in 1884 in Tennessee, she died in 1947. Surviving are daughters Lucy Moore Elida New Mexico Ida Neeley Hinkle Roswell New Mexico Stella Hogue Erick Hugh Palmer Tupelo Iona Johnson Geary sons Tom Fay Roy Tupelo Jess Alameda California Burley Geary 36 grandchildren 47 great grandchildren one great great grandchild sister Carolyn Austin Sardis Tenn and brother Joe Schotts Hill Tenn.
Mrs Lorene Cumbie 48 died at home 715 East Seventh. Funeral Saturday 2 30 at Oak Avenue Baptist Church with Rev Jack Carroll. Rosedale Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home. Surviving husband Wade Cumbie and other relatives.
Ellie Maud Phillips aged 68 died at her home south of Allen after an extended illness. Funeral planned for Monday at 2 in Allen High School auditorium with Bro Bill Jones officiating. Burial at Allen cemetery. Born in Pickett County Tennessee she married Wade Phillips in 1906 and moved to the area in 1913. Survived by husband Wade and children Emmagene Sowards Ada Joe Henry Herman Donald Pete, sisters Mae Annie Winnie, brothers John Harrison Ben Thad Bob, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mrs Mattie Laura Miller aged 83 died Friday morning in Grand Prairie Texas Funeral services will be at 10 Saturday at Smith Funeral Chapel Burial will be in Denver Colorado Survivors include LeNora Kelley of California Myrtle Todd Ada Ina Bergstrom Inez Pry Denver and sons Ernest Earl Euel Eulus and Leonard Miller A sister Edna Allen Grand Prairie Texas and 26 grandchildren
John Alfred Reynolds 74 died Thursday at his home 1000 East Ninth. A longtime local figure in oil cattle real estate and recently butane sales and service he retired three years ago after a four month illness. Surviving are his stepmother three daughters two sons including Roy Reynolds of Ada and a half brother. Funeral arrangements announced by Smiths.
German war bride Mrs. Scroggins left Karlsruhe with her parents and brother and crossed the Atlantic by ship. A plane brought them to Oklahoma City where they met the sergeant. they now call Ft. Sill home with over 700 war brides in Lawton. Robert, who spoke little English four months ago, now speaks rapidly. Both have applied for citizenship and face a three year wait.
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