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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1958

Page

2

Fashion contrasts between men and women in Oklahoma life

A column muses on rapid dress changes for women and relatively steadier male wardrobes, noting fashion icons from men’s magazines and Adolphe Menjou. It questions cost, impact of outfits on identity, and the risk of vanity as election talk heats and violence stains the political scene.

Dacron United States Senate PTA Milady Ol’ Buzz Oklahoma Sfa Adolphe Menjou Menjou

Dodd Contempt Case Remains on Docket

The contempt case against William W. Dodd remains unsettled in district court. A jury fixed punishment of 60 days in county jail and a $150 fine, but the ruling was vacated when defense counsel did not appear and the case was re-set for 10 a.m. May 27. Mary Lee Dodd was granted a divorce from William W. Dodd on August 2, 1957.

William W. Dodd Mary Lee Dodd

Lula News Briefs Show Visits and Family Ties

Lula residents share visits with relatives across Ada Happyland Spokane and Stonewall. Curtis Williams receives all expense trip for study at Ralston Purina and American Youth Foundation Camp. Baccalaureate May 16 and commencement May 22 mark Tupelo senior events. valedictorian is Burtis Williams and salutatorian Kennedy Brown.

Burlis Williams Kenneth Fortner Mickey Coaver Donnie Sweat Margaret Angel Bonnie Knight Buddy Sweat Carl Wofford Marie Knight Kennedy Brown Wilbur Bruner Freeland. Colbert Burtis Williams Lula

Center News Highlights Local Visits and Church Attendance

Center residents share visiting news as Rae Garrett hosts Minnie Lewis and Anna Rice while Maggie Olds and others recall years past. Odis McGalliard undergoes surgery and Effie Morris plans a California trip. Sunday School attendance rises at Center Community Church with sermons by Bro. Potter and Bro. Crockran.

Maggie Olds Los Angeles Calif Anna Rice Ada Rae Garrett The Center Community Church Bro Buel Potter Crockran Oklahoma City

Jesse community chicken dinner fundraiser for cemetery upkeep

A chicken dinner will be served at the Jesse community building on Saturday evening May 1 at 6 30 with proceeds aiding cemetery upkeep. Dinners cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children and donations are welcome through Mrs. Chester Nix or Phart's Store.

Jesse Fund Jesse Chester Nix Phart

Vacation Center Students Prepare for Sulphur Trip

VACATION Center School will dismiss in two days as children look forward to a trip to Sulphur. Families travel plans include Mee June Henry visiting California to see her father and relatives. Measles affect Billy Morris as Nova Reed cares for grandchildren Danny and Susan. community wishes for health.

Mee June Henry California Char Jen Garrett Mose Henry Enouge Nova Reed Danny Billy Morris Jackie Susan Magar Billy Kayla Stallings

Kerr Steed Come Home To Legion District Convention

Kerr and Steed headline the Fourth District convention hosted by Howard-Maxey Post 72 and the local Auxiliary at the Aldridge Hotel. Sessions start 10 a.m. with a noon luncheon and a 1 p.m. business session. Speakers include Sen. Robert Kerr and Cong. Tom Steed.

Howard-Maxey Post American Legion Aldridee Hotel Robert 5. Kerr Pontotoc County Adan Young State Legion Organization Tom Steed Steed India Far East Marines Kerr France National Guard Legion

Watch for Bloat As Cattle Move Onto Lush Pasture

Farmers must monitor cattle and sheep moving to legume pastures for bloat signs. The American Foundation for Animal Health warns the condition rises with alfalfa and clover, urges five precautions including rough hay before turnout and immediate veterinary remedies.

American Foundation For Animal Health Today Foundation

Stonewall Day reunion grows after Old Timers name

Residents recalled old times and planned a gathering that drew more than 200 at first. The event moved from Old Timers Reunion to Stonewall Day with about 500 attendees the next year and aims for an even larger crowd. The lake area near Stonewall hosts the meal at 1 30 after church, with picnic tables and plenty of scenery. Mrs. Young urges all who attended before to spread the word and bring friends.

Stonewall

Boundary description for Egypt School District lands

The text details a survey sequence in Township 4 North Range 5 East Section 12 and Section 13 outlining boundaries along the southeast corner of Egypt School grounds, measurements north 280 feet, and followings west and north to the north boundary of School District No. 11, referencing school district lines and land parcels.

Egypt

Curtis Williams Wins All-Expense Trip for Study Tour

Curtis Williams, a student at Oklahoma State University, will receive an expense paid trip. He will spend two weeks at the Ralston Purina plant to study production methods and two weeks at the American Youth Foundation camp in Michigan. The camp will host 52 boys from states plus one from Canada, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Curtis Williams Oklahoma State University of Stillwater Ralston Purina Plant Michigan American Youth Foundation Canada Hawaii Puerto Rico Alaska Curtis Charley Williams Lula Lula High School Curtis William Charley Wi Lula Oklahoma State University Ralston Purina

Ada Livestock Auction Sale Totals 780 Cattle and 50 Hogs

Ada Livestock Auction Inc reports Tuesday sale totals of 780 cattle and 50 hogs. Prices span cattle categories from young heifers to butcher calves with stocker and feeder ranges. hogs include bulk butchers and sows with feeder prices.

Keceipig Ada Livestock Auction, Inc

Parish Chapel News Major Social Roundup In Ada

Community notes from Parish Chapel recount visits among Pennington families and friends in Ada Stratford Wynnewood and nearby towns. Evangelist Jimmy Riddlespruyter begins a two week revival in Kingfisher. Lake Texoma hosts a fishing party and Sunday dinners feature many local households.

Jimmy Riddlespruyter Doyne Isaacs Kingfisher Virgil Farmer Tom Deryl Sapulpa Jimmy Bennie Union Hill Clifford Lamb Donnie Colbert Lake Texoma

Local residents and families gather for visits and events

A long list of visits and social activities across Ada Stratford and Sapulpa centers on Roberts, Miller, Law, Farmer and related families. The notes include graduation attendance, funeral rites, quilt work, weekend gatherings, and communal meals among neighbors, with Ada, Stratford, Sapulpa and Stonewall named.

Alice Coleman Ronnnie Shawnee Lee Farmer Ada Emma Farmer Homer Janie Gene

Cedar Grove fund supper for cemetery drive announced

A ple supper will be held Friday evening June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Francis School to raise funds for Cedar Grove cemetery. Donations are accepted from those unable to attend through I. D. Norris and Clellan Berogrins of Minnie Bangh.

Cedar Grove At & P.m Francis School Cedar Grove Cemetery I. D. Norris Clellan Berogrins Minnie Bangh

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