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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1958

Page

7

Political Announcements Primary July 1 1938 Buck Cartwright

Local primary notices list candidates for county offices including state senator Buck Cartwright and Sheriff Don Summers along with named alternates and party affiliations. Other names include J Stafford Pat Holman and George R Collins with roles in county government races.

Juy Bunolf Buck Cartwright J. Stafford Pat Holman Boa County Pise Bod Austell Orville T. Maxey Impson Anderson George R. Collins Sheritr Don E. Summers Wom Trin Breadride

Frank Dyer Seeks Pontotoc County Assessor Post

Frank Dyer of Pontotoc County announced his candidacy for County Assessor. A lifelong Oklahoma resident with farming and oil experience, he emphasizes fair and equitable property assessment. He and his wife Marietta have two sons and are active members of Ahloso Baptist Church.

Frank D. Deer Pontotoc County Deer Oklahoma Grady Ada Frank Dyer Dave C. Hybarger Chickasha Hazel Atlas Glass Co Peoples Electric Cooperative 180Th Field Artillery National Guard Dyer Marietta Donald Joe East Central State College Kten Television Station Jerry Frank Latta Ahloso Baptist Church

New County SC Board Elects Rhynes

The Pontotnc County Soil Conservation District elected Dr. Willard Rhynes as its new board member at the first meeting held Tuesday morning in Ada. Stonewall remains chairman with Vel Bumpers as vice chair and C. C. Buxton as secretary. Bumpers joined the board as an appointive member replacing A. H. Gus Shi Jr., whose term expired in April. Raynes is the lone holdover. most others were present for orientation and duties were explained by officials from the State Soil Conservation Board and Soil Conservation Service.

Board of Supervisors Pontotnc County Ali Thermas Hershel Burrus Marvin Emerson State Soil Conservation Board Oklahoma City Charley Evans Soil Conservation Service Herb Nation Margaret Haywood Roscoe Long

Summers, Former Football Star, Seeks Sheriff Post

Don Summers, a former Ada High School and East Central standout now in auto sales, announces his candidacy for Pontotoc County Sheriff. A veteran and National Guard sergeant, he promotes youth sports, safety education, and county efforts with coaches and teachers, proposing rifle clubs and strict liquor laws enforcement.

Don Summers Don Pantatec County Summers Ada High School Cougars East Central Tigers Wanda Sue Eppler Homer and Byng Pontotoc Donna Sue Mark Edward Hayes School Ada National Guards 986Th Field Artillery Far East Oklahoma East Central State College Centrahoma Stonewall Alttomobus Sheriff's Office National Rifle Association Sherif Camp Perry Ohio Amvets Organization Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Order of the Red Red Rose Pontotoc County Friends of Pol. Ang

MarriagesBind Four Couples Across States and Ages

Cecil Brown aged 44 of Ventura California weds Ola Stark 38 of Allen. Marvin Ray Lee 21 of Ada weds Lenora Balthrop 21 of Ada. Harold Coburn 29 of Francis weds Ola Russell 26 of Francis. Capt Wilson Brown once naval aide to Presidents Coolidge and Roosevelt, served 1926 29 and 1943 45.

Cecil Brown Ventura Calif Ola Stark Allen Marvin Ray Lee Ada Lenora Balthrop Harold Coburn Francis Ola Russell Wilson Brown Calvin Collidge Roosevelt

Broadrick Seeks Reelection as Pontotoc County Sheriff

Bill Broadrick asks Pontotoc County voters for the Democratic nomination to a second term as sheriff. He touts 16 months in office, enforcement of laws, a crime reduction record, and the elimination of bootleg whiskey. He pledges vigilance, prompt response to violations, and greater effort if reelected.

Pontotoc County Jnb Ada Pontotoc Erine Bill Broadrick

Ada Men Chase Snappy Straw Hats On Hat Day

Ada residents marked Straw Hat Day as May 15 with humid skies and showers not dampening buys at local stores. Men favored the dark narrow-brimmed straw, a seasonal style headed into summer per the mayor and merchants.

Ada Emporia

Cravatt Pleads Non Support, Receives Suspended Jail Sentence

Wade Cravatt admitted neglecting child support during arraignment before County Judge Fred Andrews. He received a six month sentence suspended on his commitment to provide for his minor children and was ordered released. the case was filed Tuesday.

Wade Cravatt Fred Andrews Cravatt

Pat Holman Seeks Pontotoc County Attorney Seat

Local Ada attorney Pat Holman announces his candidacy for Pontotoc County Attorney. Born August 9, 1920, in Centrahoma, he served in the U.S. Army until 1945, earned a law degree, and has operated in Ada since 1954. He vows full commitment to duty and fair treatment of all in Pontotoc County.

Pat Holman Pontotoc County Oklahoma Pat Centrahoma U.S. Army Seminole County Fontaine County U. S. Army Ada O. U. School of Law Q. €. CU. School of Law Oklahoma City State Bar Association First National Bank Bonnie Bell Willoughby Trent Rand Kim Tim Bonnie First Baptist Church

Ada Livestock Auction Receipts and cattle and hog prices

Ada Livestock Auction in Ada reported 700 cattle and 125 hogs sold. Cattle prices ranged from 18.00 to 32.00 with varied grades including steers and heifers. hogs grossed 20.00 to 23.00 for feeders and 20.00 to 22.40 for bulk butcher hogs. Augusta Military Academy at Staunton, Virginia holds a parade every Sunday afternoon.

Ada Livestock Auction, Inc Augusta Miltary Academy Staunton

State Sees Rain and Windstorm Impacts Across Oklahoma

The state recorded showers starting after midnight with a late burst bringing 0.45 inch of moisture to soaked soils. Northwest and southeast areas may see heavier rainfall. a Gowen windstorm uprooted trees and damaged roofs in Latimer County. Rain totals varied statewide with Boise City at 2.70 inches. others logged lower amounts. Temperatures ranged from 76 highs to 62 lows, with mild conditions expected to continue. fog appeared in spots including Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Associated Press Oklahoma Highway Patrol Gowen Hartshorne Latimer County Boise City Panhandle Calvin Okmulgee Madill Cushing Pryor Quapaw Miami Maramec Haskell FL Sill McAlester Guymon Ardmore Oklahoma City Ponca Tulsa Altus Hobart Ft. Sij

Midland News Notes on Local Residents and Achievements

Latta couple Mr and Mrs O V Turner welcome new neighbors Mr and Mrs J C Booth and family who moved from California. Sadie Mae and Jimmie visited P T McConnell’s family. Vaness FFA team won first place at the National Judging Contest in Oklahoma City. Richard Pedersen expects furlough home June 11 before going overseas.

O. V. Turner Latta Sadie Mae Jimmie P. T. McConnell J. C. Booth Howard Welch Rooths California Vaness Ffa Oklahoma City Richard Richard Pedersen Chris Pedersen

Fire Leaves Ada Family in Need

A Thursday drive is underway to aid the Steve Jones family of Ada after their North Beard street home burned Monday night. Friends report losses of furniture dishes clothing and other household goods. donations are collected by Mrs. Bryant McCown who will pick up contributed items at Federal 2-5840.

Steve Jones Ada Jones North Beard Bryant McCown Federal

Measles Dwindle Still Ahead Of 1957 Season

Oklahoma City report shows 407 measles cases in the week ended May 10, down from 750 the prior week but well above last year. State totals reach 4,851 for the year, vs 979 for the first 19 weeks of 1957, with streptococcal throat infections also declining to 226 last week from 307.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Department of Health

Egypt Voters Decide on Annexing Two Thirds District

Voters in the defunct Egypt school district face a single issue on May 20 whether two thirds of the district will be annexed to Byng. Balloting will occur at W. M. Gayne home in Egypt from 2 to 6 pm. The district closed after the 1958 term with only seven pupils in the final year.

Egypt Byng W. M. Gayne

Costs Paid Bogus Check Cases Dropped

Bogus check charges against two county residents were dismissed Wednesday. J. Vincent Brown had charges dropped after paying $9.55 in court costs, and Guy H. Sires had charges dropped after paying $7.55 in court costs, with recommendations from the prosecuting witness and county attorney respectively. Both cases were filed on Tuesday.

County Cour J. Vincent Brown Guy H. Sires

Salmon Loaf Molded for Flavor and Style

A moist salmon loaf baked in a fish mold or loaf pan, seasoned with onion pimiento and lemon juice, and served with a celery green pepper sauce. The recipe yields 8 to 10 servings and includes rice, evaporated milk, and a baked finish with decorative garnishes.

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Gounty Pha Case Chas, Bushing Frank D. Dyer Frank D. Oxer New County SC Board Rhynes Don E, Summers Broadrick Bill" Broadrick ADA Livestock Midland News Mrs Paul Parker Seminole Kenneth Hunt Ezra Hunt Howard Briggs Charles Pedersen Laurie Gayle Pedersen Noe Watson Jaxe McGee Freezer Supplies ADA Frozen Foods E. Main Tiras Trader Mills North Broadway
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