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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
4
The piece argues fears of A bombs and H bombs are exaggerated. It uses natural hazards like tornadoes floods earthquakes and meteors to show humans endure risks. It compares humanity to mice in a factory and concludes worry over the H bomb is pointless because we’ve already faced much worse.
Mr and Mrs Ed Clampitt hosted relatives from Tulsa Oklahoma City and Fittstown Oklahoma Also visiting were Dennis Tinsley and Denice Silver Bell Arizona Juanita Heston and children from Oklahoma City Mrs Alice Bates returns from DeLay Hospital in Sulphur Her daughter Jewel Shockley and family visit with K P Larsh Also Grant Harris of Dallas visits with Owen Crowder returning to Dallas with nephews Keith Eldon Jack Hudson Eldon Hudson welcomes a baby daughter born May 13 Mike is the couple’s son Oral Whitson family visit Ruth Gurley and Walter Phillips family in town Paul Wilson travels in Arkansas Leonard Etchies on and Jim Barrow visit Iona Curtis Franks in Iona and Eugene Simmons in Muleshoe Texas Mrs Alice Simmons hosting her son and family Major surgery on Mrs Eugene Simmons noted Seven minute frosting gains instant coffee flavor for a chocolate cake
A sermon argues there are three relationos between opposing sides hostility compromise and reconciliation. It cites personal contracts and biblical history, notes reconciliation requires repentance and worship, and praises the World Council of Churches born from repentance. It warns reconciliation may fail but remains the best choice over isolation.
They have been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden and will visit her relatives in Arkansas and Missouri before heading west again.
Mrs Mildred Clay spent Saturday visiting with Florence Isaacs, sharing time and conversation in a social call likely noted in local society circles.
Sunday visitors to Ruby and Glen Dryden included Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Bud Dryden Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and their Lawrence and Florence Isaacs.
Ruby and Frank Dryden attended a Sunday afternoon singing event at the Oil Center. The gathering drew local residents and featured community voices in a neighborhood musicale.
Mrs Lillie Miller and son Al vie spent Wednesday with the J W Law family. Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and sons visited Rev and Mrs Luther Wilson of Oil Center Thursday night.
Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs Sunday included Vernon Gray Oren Gray Center Joe Gray Connerville Mildred Clay Melba Jackson Larry Patton Stratford Linda Tucker Oil Center and J A Patton Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and family fished near Ardmore Sunday.
Jackie Dryden of Lawrence is spending this week with his aunt and uncle Ruby and Glen Dryden.
Homer and Junior Farmer called on W N Isaacs Sunday. Doyle Stonecipher of Ada and Mrs Iva Mae Crowder visited the Troy Miller family. John Law shared Sunday with Max Law and attended church at Gaar Corner.
Wednesday evening Trent Briggs led an eighth grade class to a theater in Ada for a school outing.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins of Pecan Grove visited Clyde and Barbara Casady and Pam Sunday afternoon.
The Pickett School held its last-of-school picnic with teachers Mrs Dunn and Mrs Bevers leading the group. Mothers Ruod Briggs Frank Lamirand and R J Ritter joined in as chaperones. Students Hazel Martha Briges May Nancy Vanlandingham David Delton Sutton Tommy Johnson Jackie Vogt and Philip Boles visited the fire department and telephone office then enjoyed lunch at Wintersmith Park. Skating followed and small children saw a movie. No mishaps occurred.
The mass ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. hosted Pon totoc County schools. Principal speaker Mr. Waters and County Superintendent Norman Mitchell awarded diplomas to six Pickett graduates: Brenda Souterland Laquita Losson Butch Sutton Trent Briggs George Vanlandingham Frankie Lami rand.
A weekend安排 noted that children visited their parents Mr and Mrs A F Stanley in Madill on Sunday.
Mrs. E J McCause visited her son Clay McCause and his family in Lindsay this Saturday.
Edwyna Dame and Floyd Van Landingham joined seniors from Vaness on a trip to Banderia Texas. The group enjoyed horseback riding hiking campfire meals and other activities. They departed Saturday and returned Wednesday.
The annual event returned Sunday at Norvell pond drawing a large crowd with many dogs and plenty of fun.
Mr and Mrs R J Ritter and family are visiting Fort Worth Texas. They meet Mr and Mrs M L Miles and family Mr and Mrs T V Howard and Mr and Mrs B W Averyt during the trip.
Clinton Dame and Buddie are digging a well hoping for ample water for the coming summer months.
Mr Elvin Jaquess and Mrs Jaquess with their children are relocating to Pick from an earlier residence. The move signals a return to the community for family ties and local ties.
Mr and Mrs Winfield Law and John of Ada were weekend guests of his parents J W Law. Vaness students had last day of school Monday and enjoyed a picnic in Sulphur Sulphur National Park. Parish Chapel attendees included Ray Hicks Joy Roberts Jimmy Lynn Sellers Gwendolyn Rowe Ronnie Rowe Elma Law Max Dayne Isaacs Aleta Law and John. Ernest Caviner visited Bud Dryden Thursday evening. Vaness seniors went on their senior trip returning Wednesday night. W N Isaacs visited Wednesday with Bud Dryden. Troy Miller returned to work Tuesday after two weeks off due to a back injury. Mr Miller works for the State Highway Department. Verneice Dryden visited her parents Jim Magar and wife in Oil Center Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence London spent Monday visiting Lawrence and Ray Dryden. Uncle Bud fished the nearby lake and reported a fair string. Max Law and Pod Law with family fished Ada. Dwade Isaacs stayed in Oklahoma City visiting Layne and Hunter families. Dwade attended Thelma Ruth Tucker and Charlie Hunter’s wedding as bridesmaid.
Miss Laquita Losson and Mrs. E M Losson attended a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Edith Balthrop in Colbert on Thursday evening in honor of Miss Georgia Current and Jimmie Myers.
A former teacher named Ryan departs after serving in the classroom for about a year. The move marks the end of his brief tenure with the district and followed by transition plans for replacement and future assignments.
Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess Mr and Mrs Bud Jaquess and Carolyn are visiting friends and relatives in Littlefield and Earth Texas It reads as a social note of travel guests from the Jaquess family and their visits to local households.
Ada city officials report a citywide spring clean-up finished after starting April 24. Three crews of three men and three trucks hauled away 446 loads of junk from attics basements and garages, including tree trunks, leaving Ada homes clearer and better off.
The monthly supper was held Friday in the church basement followed by a song fest in the auditorium. Attendees included numerous families, among them the Robbins Jaquess Bloy Vogt Lamir and Wright households and several Mrs. Jones and Miss Hazel Biggs.
Mrs. Pearl Gray and sons visited her parents in Stratford while others hosted relatives for birthdays and weekend visits. The Picket t Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Jess Norvell with lessons on good eating and protein minerals and vitamins. Courtesies were extended to guests and visitors, including trips to Oklahoma City.
A natural history note states roughly 20 species of true lilies grow in North America. It highlights regional diversity and hints at wide habitats supporting these ornamental and wild lilies.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence London of Sacramento California are identified in a brief note, indicating a social or family event as part of a local society page. The fragment implies mention of their names and location without further detail.
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