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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
4
Ada Evening News and Ada Weekly News lineage shows consolidations with Pontotoc County papers across 1912 1919 and 1919 The notice lists former titles Ada Star Ada Times-Democrat and The Ada Weekly Democrat among predecessors with subscription rates for in and out of county delivery and postal mailing.
A nostalgic voice contrasts life in big cities with a smaller town, noting the city’s attractions yet praising homey simplicity. The author recalls shifts from youth to marriage and children, appreciating open spaces, friendly neighbors, clearer air, and quiet routineness over urban bustle.
Local officials urge rapid federal designation of Ada area highways including SH 99 SH 3 and SH 29 with connections to SH 18 and SH 12. Plans to upgrade US 75 US 69 and construct US 270 corridor surround Ada, creating a ring that currently bypasses the city. Authorities stress urgent, coordinated action for regional mobility and future growth.
A four part minstrel show at Latta School Friday night features local talent actors from end men to inter locutors. Proceeds go to the Boy Scout Fund Drive with 8 p m showtime and 15 to 25 cent admission. Directors include Pete Choate Dale Cobb Rev Herb Masters and Hollis Cleghorn with Latta school faculty cast members in the final act.
A large brown and white dog was found dead in an alley on East Second Street Wednesday morning. The head was thrust into a milk carton as the dog tried to lick milk from inside. Paws showed struggle. Ada city poundmaster E. M. Manuel said he had never seen this cause of death before.
In Ol Buzz column the author muses on the growing Space Age jargon and its gap with plain speech. He recalls a Cape Canaveral diesel failure described with fancy terms and contrasts it with a farmer’s simple explanation of dirt in the fuel line.
Prose snippets mix reflections on heritage and progress with quips about life and transportation. The piece urges seed, dream, and child as core values to sustain nations, while weaving in humorous maxims about happiness, business, and aging.
A sharp quip attributed to Mary L. Lyon mocks someone’s habit of speaking only to alter mistakes. The remark frames a critique of useless or bungled commentary.
A former fourth estater retired to farming, raising chickens as a hobby, and sent his old city editor a letter full of local news. He quipped that at the state fair he won the Pullets Surprise and joked about trying to cash a $100 check while owed $75 to someone who could identify him.
The quote describes mental development as strongest between ages four and eighteen, claiming understanding of all questions at four and all answers by eighteen. It frames growth as a linear arc from curiosity to consolidation of knowledge.
A salesman helps passengers by asking floors on a five story building. A stenographer boards at two and hints she will be through at 5 30. The joke ends with the line about knowing when to sit down.
A collection of witty lines contrasts middle age shunning crowded events with fame, schooling, and religion. Eleanor Rydberg and Wellington offer crisp insights, while Kin Hubbard and Lanigan critique leadership and performance with sharp humor.
Ten and Donnie visited Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kinsey in Vaness last Thursday night. Mrs. Lorraine Pennington and Donnie and two grandchildren visited Miss Vasto Pennington in Ada Saturday morning. Multiple Pennington family members spent weekends with grandparents and attended baccalaureate and church services in Ada and Stratford.
Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith visited Mr and Mrs M C Cox Jr and children Tuesday night. A farewell party for Bill Prince was held Thursday night at the Robertson home with several attendees. Miss Hellen Cox traveled to Norman Saturday with Linda and Joan Jacquess for tennis. Baccalaureate services were attended by Mary Cox Hellen Martha Love and Machelle at Vaness Sunday evening. Annie Brandon Ada visited sister Mrs Ray Lamb over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and their children visited Ray Magars sister Mrs Verniece Dryden on Wednesday evening. Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden attended the baccalaureate services at Vaness Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Essel Magar and children Ruth Ada and Mrs Ver niece Dryden along with Mrs Jim Magar and Mr Magar share a Mother’s Day dinner at the center with their mother.
Sunday evening visitors included Irene Klutts Stratford Buren Magar Oakman and others. multiple family visits and weekend gatherings with the Isaacs Patton Wood and Gray families spanning Stratford Ada Oklahoma City and Pauls Valley. Mrs Clara Wood noted as the oldest member of a fifth generation with four other generations listed.
Mrs Elma Law and others visited Milo Pennington on Tuesday. On Wednesday Lillie Miller Florence Isaacs Lorraine Pennington and Donnie visited the L M Penningtons. Thursday callers included Wayland Pennington Glen Dryden and Verniece Dryden. Friday visits to Milo Pennington involved Mildred Clay Connie Cathy Debbie and Della Pennington.
Friday night Mrs Mary Cox Hellen and Mrs Virgie Pennington Vineta Della and Debbie Pennington attended an FHA banquet in the home of Mrs Romines Pickett. The Romines is the home economics teacher at Vaness. Mr and Mrs Calvin Pennington and children visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington Friday night and Saturday. The Orin Clay Cathy and Connie also spent Saturday with the Penningtons. Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Lorraine Pennington and Wayland visited Saturday evening with Milo and Virgie Pennington. Cathy and Connie came Sunday morning and visited at Vanoss with Mrs Virgie Pennington and Vineta.
Sunday evening Roger Lamb fell and cut his head badly requiring several stitches. Visiting relatives from Medicine Lodge Ada Stratford and other towns called on the Lamb family, including Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and children.
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra joined Mr and Mrs Hank hy and Mrs Arthur Smith for Sunday dinner. Thelma Garrett Sondra and Miss Renee Williamson were recent supper guests of Mr and Mrs Hank Burk. Mrs Garrett Vannie Nor tham Rae Garrett visited by Mrs Floy Burk Monday. The group shopped in Ada and visited Mrs Ger tie Lewis. Burk and Garrett visited Mrs Beulah Little in Pauls Valley Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Tom Wilkerson and guests from Pauls Valley dined with Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and daughters Thursday. Additional visits from Ray Magar Susan Jackie and Mrs Euvonne Franks and Janice joined Friday supper with Mrs Tucker and Mrs Clora W.
The article defines a trust as a method to place property with a trustee for beneficiaries. It notes advantages such as providing income for dependents, funding education, establishing annuities, charitable gifts, and reducing taxes. It explains roles of grantor and trustee and outlines typical arrangements including lifetime income for a spouse and remainder to children, and mentions spendthrift trusts.
This column explains how a revocable or definable trust in wills directs gifts to individuals, the role of investments, and the need for careful drafting. It notes trustees may invest securities and that a well prepared instrument avoids lawsuits and costly errors, advising consultation with a lawyer or trust officer.
The M R Tucker family spent Mothers Day with Mrs. Tom Wilkerson in Pauls Valley. Cattle on W N Isaacs place increased by two with a cow giving birth to twins. Ada Weekly mentioned letters from Mrs Law’s children. Mr and Mrs John Law and Robin were guests of grandparents J W Law. other visitors included Max Law Gregg Joan Ramsey Cheryl Darlene Gilley Gilbert Brandon Ada Pat Hensley Lynn Hendley Wayne Patterson and Troy Miller in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller Mrs Iva Stonecipher Mrs Lucy Coff man and Mrs Virgie Pierce left Friday to visit their mother Mrs Lina Bevers in Memphis Texas They spent Friday night with Mrs Miller’s daughter Mrs Darrell Harrison in Lawton on the way.
Monte Dale Law spent the weekend in Ada with his mother and sister, Mrs. Joan Ramsey and Chery. Gregg Law stayed with his grandparents the J. W. Laws while his parents joined a larger group camping and fishing at Lake Texoma. They caught enough fish to feed everyone, and several relatives visited or joined for meals.
Mrs Lillie Miller spent Thursday with her brother Willie in the Maxwell community.
Mr and Mrs J W Law visited the Lynn Hughes home near Byars and also called on Mrs Florence Ward during a brief social call.
Dayne Isaacs called his mother Florence Isaacs for Mothers Day. Mr and Mrs Jim Kight shared Sunday dinner with M D Edwards and M H Edwards. Dor gan and Dor gan visited in the afternoon. Danny Edwards was seen driving a red Impala. Jimmie Ward visited his parents Herman and family. Clara Wood spent Thursday with daughter W N Wood.
Frank Williams suffered a heart attack Saturday and was rushed to Valley View Hospital where he is still confined. Mae Edwards attended church at the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday night.
Mrs. Juanita Rowe called on Mrs. Rachel Horton Thursday and brought a gift for the Hortons' new home. Mr. and Mrs. Austell Horton also visited relatives in Stratford and Oklahoma City over the weekend, including Aunt Mrs. Walsie Thompson and Mrs. Arlene Ferguson, with their daughter Mrs. Judy Thompson.
Mrs. Ida Battiste, Carlsbad's oldest bowler, turned 80 and received a new bowling ball from her alley and gifts from three leagues she belongs to. She moved from Italy in 1939 and began bowling after overcoming timidity, now carrying a 122 average.
Classified notice invites readers to place ads for buying selling trading or renting items via the News. Contact dial FE 2 4433 for listings.
The sermon questions the idea that God guarantees a trouble-free life and argues Psalm 91 offers deliverance and protection in trouble. It cites examples from scripture and life, noting God with believers in hardship and highlighting Paul and a slum preacher as witnesses to faith under trial.
The American Printing House for the Blind introduces a portable Braille writer after a five year development. The device weighs three to five pounds less and costs 20 to 35 dollars less than competing models, aiming at blind schools and adults in business, plus individuals who transcribe Braille for students.
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