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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
2
Ol' Buzz muses on weather and attitudes with jokes about Mother’s Day joy. He notes some link weather may have to feelings, cites statistics skeptically, and ends with a child’s sly quip about wearing roses and dying.
Ada Chamber of Commerce opened its membership drive with speeches by T. E. Forster Jr. and Raymond Calvert praising Ada. Ted R. Savage began as secretary-manager replacing William R. Wright. A new steel plant division was announced, to occupy two sites north of the existing plant on the AIDC tract northeast of Ada.
Bill Wright, now manager of the Topeka Chamber of Commerce, gave a favorable bid to the Ada Community Chest through a donated check, continuing his public service trail.
A young girl asked a news photographer to take photos at her party. She warned him to bring a large camera because there would be many children, more than a small camera could handle.
Murrell O. Matthews Jr former Adan has been promoted to sales manager of the Houston Division at Ideal Cement Company. The move marks a significant advancement for a young Ada business man and signals strengthened regional leadership.
A government review notes rising food spending by consumers but more goes to processing and marketing, leaving farmers with 39 cents of each dollar. 1955 and 1951 shares were 42 and 48 cents. AMS forecasts 1956 cattle market to rise, with higher prices for top grade slaughter cattle expected this summer.
A simple lunch option adds a cup of grated cheddar into a standard baking powder biscuit recipe. Serve warm biscuits alongside a fresh asparagus salad for a light, savory meal.
West urged that consumer focus and market research drive poultry progress. Alex Warren advised better management, more feeder space up to six inches per bird, and scattered feeders so no bird travels more than ten feet. He noted 26 million broilers yearly and urged local producers to improve practices to compete regionally.
The Light of Truth commencement was held May 14 in the Stonewall High School auditorium with students and faculty named for roles like Master of Ceremonies Eugene Horton and Guardian of Light Maurice Poole. Graduates listed include Phyllis Auten Leona Bennett Sharon Brooks and many others. several families and locals were noted in attendance.
The article notes the open season for squirrels begins May 15 and runs through New Year’s Day 1957. Daily bag limit is six, possession limit twelve after day one, with no season limit. hunting requires a gun license and landowner permission.
Mrs. S. L. Burns will present her piano students in recital at the high school auditorium Friday night May 25. The public is invited.
The Baptist congregation reports its new church is fully paid for and work on the educational building will begin soon. They aim to have the facility ready for service early in the winter season.
Rev and Mrs Ronald Ritchie will attend the annual Methodist Church conference in Tulsa from May 22 to 25. The local church requests the Ritchies return to the Stonewall Tupelo charge. Mrs Lee Shepherd suffered a stroke early Monday. She has been a widow for about a year and lives alone except weekends when her son Donald visits. he works with a seismograph company and had not yet left Monday when illness occurred.
A Knight family reunion took place Sunday in Ada with a dinner served at 231 East 14 Street. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Troy Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Paskell Knight, Mrs. Glydes Cartwright, Larry and Garry, and others from Ada, Fittstown, Holdenville, and Harden City.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Woolley returned Thursday from New Orleans where they visited their daughter Mrs. Cornelia Larson and granddaughter Andrea. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Gibson and daughter of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Duke.
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Cartwright of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Pennington of Ada spent Mothers Day with Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cartwright.
Four generations spent Sunday with Mrs J E Miller. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller and family of Pleasant Hill, Mr and Mrs Lee Miller and sons Ronnie and Larry, and Mr and Mrs Ray Miller and Ann. Joan Nix also attended.
Mrs Clyde Bellamy of Shawnee was a guest of Mrs B V Griffin on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Miller and daughter Beckey visited Mrs Essie Cradduck for a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank Tate of Ada Mr and Mrs Earl Cradduck and sons and Granny Hoyle also joining the meal.
Mr and Mrs George Elkins traveled to Chickasha to visit their daughter Mrs Bill Elliot and her family. Their grandson Glen Jr born at Valley View on May 3 weighed six and a quarter pounds. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Houchen of Ada. Glen Sr in the navy expects to be in San Diego when his ship docks on June 23 and his family will join him there.
Jackie Eden, serving with the armed services and stationed in Tennessee, spent the weekend with his father Jack Eden and Mrs Eden, sharing family time away from duty.
Mrs. G. W. Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barnes and family of Denison shared a Mothers Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barnes. The Barneses drove to Okmulgee Sunday evening to return their son Sonny to school after a weekend at home.
Mrs Joe Stall and daughter Leslie Susan of Tulsa visited Wednesday to spend a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs R L Hale while her husband, a chemical engineer with Stanolind in Tulsa, was on a laboratory field trip to Wyoming.
Mr and Mrs Ted Sears of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Newell on Sunday. The Newell children Charles Robert and Karen are ill with measles this week.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Collis and daughter Aline of Holdenville visited Mr. and Mrs. Herman Walls on Sunday.
Mrs Roy Reynolds and son Keith visited Chickasha relatives over the weekend. Mr Roberts senior J A Roberts of Bradley spent Monday with the family. On Tuesday Mr and Mrs Roberts planted bermuda on their newly graded lawn.
Rain Monday night was welcomed by farmers gardeners and housewives as relief from dust and a welcome change in the weather.
Mrs Charlie Burnett, longtime resident, has been ill for several weeks and is reported to be slowly improving as of this week.
A luminous weather balloon spotted over Ada draws mixed reactions from residents. Airport manager Frank Wells confirms its ascent in calm air between 12 000 and 18 000 feet, circling while rising. The episode boosts local interest in life beyond Earth and highlights the risks for any visiting saucer.
Extension poultryman Alex Warren urges year round culling of non producers or loafers to raise profits. Remove molting or sick birds and those with poor plumage or eye changes to prevent disease and free up space and water for hot months.
Mrs Treas and Mrs Moore led first to third graders on an annual outing to Wintersmith Park Friday with about 15 mothers and several preschoolers. Children brought lunches, played until 1 30, then went to a show. Five birthdays were celebrated: Juanita Greenwood, Johnna Greenwood, Victor Underwood, Terry Moshier, and Cassie Mae Hatton.
The fourth through seventh grades enjoyed their annual picnic Friday at Ballards Park. Skating, swimming and a picnic lunch were the main events. Visitors included Mrs. Ted Anderson, Mrs. Hoyt Lillard, Mrs. Mobley, Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs. Ed Brashier and Mrs. W. Sims, with sponsorship by Mrs. C. M. Jackson and Mrs. Prentis West.
The eighth grade class spent an overnight weekend at Beavers Bend Park with swimming picnicking and mountain climbing. They visited Chief Gardner’s former home and the Mt. Fork River cypress tree, noted as the region’s largest and oldest. Participants included 16 students teachers Mr and Mrs Edgar Biggs and several chaperones with a side visit to De Queen Arkansas.
Commencement exercises Thursday evening marked the eighth grade graduation with Ronnie Davenport as valedictorian. He delivered the farewell address and received the Ahloso Home Demonstration Club award. Diana Dress contributed to the program themed the key to the future.
The awards assembly Friday morning honors the Ahloso graduating class. Ralph Biggs plans to enter Stonewall High School after playing basketball and baseball in his first year at Ahloso. Johnny Magar, another first year student, starred in basketball base ball and track and will attend Ada Junior High. George Capps, living with the Mor gans near Ahloso, joined late and showed track talent. Ronald Brashier, in school all eight years, played basketball and aims for Stonewall High. Lois Sims is noted as a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sims.
Mr. and Mrs. Prentis West and Katheryn and Stephen joined Mrs. Frank Mayfield visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wallace in Midwest City on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Dude Thompson and family visited Mr and Mrs A Scott in Pauls Valley on Sunday. Mrs Gentry Hatton and girls visited Mr and Mrs Turner in Fillmore on Sunday.
Mrs. Billie Jean Dulaney of Odessa Texas Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Jarvis of Seminole Mrs C M Jackson Mrs Bill Cope and Wayne and Mr and Mrs Bob Hobbs visited the B L Hardin home Monday evening to spend a few days with the family.
The James Treases hosted a Mother's Day dinner Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Clark as guests.
Sunday visitors in the Douglas Smith home were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Cope Mr. and Mrs. Joe Collins and Gene Thomas.
The Frank Stricklands visited Mr and Mrs C T Ward in Ada Sunday afternoon. They are Mrs Strickland's parents.
Mr and Mrs Doak Clark and their son of Mill Creek visited the John Clifton home and attended the commencement exercises at Ahloso Thursday evening.
Sunday visitors came to the Elbert Bowers home from Paris Texas Atoka Stonewall Ardmore Pecan Grove and Ada. Other guests at the A G Stout residence included visitors from Turon Kansas Borger Texas Midwest City Oklahoma City and Ada.
Ray Hunter and his family of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with his parents, the Robert Hunters.
Mrs Fred Barbee and children and Mildred Sims spent the weekend in Savannah visiting Mr Barbee.
Mrs B W Schantz and her children Kenneth Ward of Midwest City along with Mrs Nancy Ward and Cleo of Ada visited the Freeman Moores Sunday in a local social gathering.
Lane McKorkle and Aubrey Flint of Kingston visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore last Thursday. Mrs. Tom Nothaf of Jesse and Harry Joe Anderson attended graduation exercises of Mrs Not haf's nephew in Alex over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. John Walker and son of Seminole visited the Ted Andersons Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J Boyd Nelson and family of Geary and Raymond Moore and boys visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe C Moore Sunday.
Douglas Smith Florian Smith and Harry Morris enjoyed a successful squirrel hunt Tuesday morning, reported by local observers.
Mrs C M Jackson is seen driving a newly purchased automobile. The sighting notes her in a featured vehicle as part of a local social column.
Mrs Newt Thompson and Roger spent Monday night in the cellar after a recent incident that echoed a prior lightning strike that damaged their house.
Three corsages were given Sunday morning at First Baptist Church. They honored the oldest mother Mrs. W. M. Ross, the youngest mother Mrs. Sue Brashier, and the mother with the largest number of children present Mrs. Buck Price.
Mr and Mrs Morgan Goodpasture attended the funeral of Gilbert Christian in Ada last week. Mrs Christian is Mrs Goodpastures sister.
Several members of the Ahloso community attended the Stonewall commencement exercises Monday evening, marking a milestone for graduates and families.
Mrs. Paul Hensley of Maud Texas visits her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Hodges and family and attends commencement at Stonewall Monday evening.
Mrs Vernon Gasaway attended a Thursday bridal shower in Konawa for Miss Bill De Prater hosted at the home of Mrs Henry Am burg.
Residents are urged to contribute to the Cancer Fund with a quota of 35 dollars. Donations can be given to Mrs. Aun McCullar Mrs. J. H. Stephens or Mrs. Dave Melton as the campaign seeks to meet its goal.
On Tuesday May 15 Mrs Norene Harden will begin a new metal craft class in the home economics room at Vanoss. Enrollment is open to anyone and there is no charge for the course.
The Vaness Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting at the school with Mrs. Thelma Perriman in charge. A Hart HD Club guest delivered a devotional and minutes were read by Mrs. Herman Miller. The club voted to donate $5 to the Cancer Drive and scheduled a May 29 meeting to finalize Alumni Banquet plans for June 2. Refreshments were served to members and guests after secret pals were drawn.
Three year old boy was saved after a boat overturned and he floated. Swimming classes are held at nearly every public pool in Oklahoma. Enroll your child and adults should learn to swim. The skill may save a life.
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