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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
2
A playful look at children's parties contrasts the joy of kids laughing in sunlight with the chaos and mess of rained out celebrations. The narrator recalls managing incidents, from sticky hands to muddled meals, and the awkward prospect of cleaning up after a rain ruined festivity.
A child requests Ol' Buzz take pictures of friends. He jokes a big camera is needed because there will be too many kids for a small camera. The exchange captures light humor about counting youngsters.
British scholars are injured in a London area wreck. John tells his friend goodbye then a punny exchange ends with a drunken lord quipping about dangling participles. The tale blends earnest peril with linguistic humor in a late night scene.
A durable non collapsing French wire lettuce basket serves as a practical and decorative holder for kitchen onions, adding vintage charm to pantry storage.
The article notes reduced wool quality and quantity due to feed shortages, with some flocks downsized. For the 1955 crop producers receive 62 cent incentive payments, calculated after the marketing season from average prices. Receipts must be turned in to local ASC. Bennett Sherrer says 1955 payments arrive in June, 1956 through his office, with 1956 payments in summer 1957.
A field survey by Floyd Stone estimates about 45 000 animals and birds die yearly on roads in Pontotoc County with night drives causing most fatalities. He notes rabbits skunks possums and birds are common victims and suggests some deaths are avoidable with cautious driving. The data are rough and not exhaustive, but serve as a local yardstick alongside discussion of predator impact versus traffic.
Reverend Merl Wilson delivered the sermon as 55 people attended the Wilson church. Visitors included Mrs. R. G. Hoggatt from Yuma Arizona and Mrs. Lola Walker with her sons from Ardmore.
The report notes Rev J L Henry as guest speaker for Sunday evening services. It mentions Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey Curtis and Laquita attending church. The Coffeys reside in the Lightning Ridge community.
Mrs R G Hoggatt of Yuma Arizona visits Ardmore friends Mrs Lola Walker and her sons Ronnie and Donnie along with Mrs Walker and Mrs Fullen who are daughters of Mrs Hoggatt.
Sunday visitors included Norrell Vandegriff and Marie, Ralph Wall and family Vernon Evert Darlene Sherry, plus Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone and their children Jerry Peggy and Brenda.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Vanschuyver spent the weekend with his brother Mr and Mrs Theron Vanschuyver of Wanett.
Gerald Wanda and Tommy Thurman are visiting their father Paul Thurman in Oklahoma City.
Thursday visitors of Mrs. Marvin Briggs were Mrs. Clayton Bishop and Mrs. Auti McCullar.
Milburn Wilson and Miss Leota Hudson celebrated their nineteenth birthdays last week. Warren Shumard and Jimmy Ray Roundtree fished at Lake Texoma over the weekend with no luck. Eugene Stone and children visited Jess Wall's home for Friday supper. Marvin Briggs and family attended a revival in Vaness. James Briggs and Gary joined a Sunday dinner at Roy Johnson's home in Lula with family.
Wendall and Jonnie Stewart of Ada shared supper with his parents Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart on Saturday.
Mrs McKinley Deatherage and Mrs Roy Laxton visited Mrs Garrett Beller Saturday afternoon for a social call.
Carolyn Shumard daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard spent Sunday night with her uncle Ed Roundtree Jr and his wife Vickie and son Stevie.
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller observed their 35th wedding anniversary on Monday May 21. Mrs Beller is formerly Frances Hall daughter of Mrs Lee Hall and the late Mr Hall.
The Bellers have two sons Jack of Midwest City and Garrett Jr. of Alameda California, and a daughter Mrs. Ed Roundtree Jr. of this community. They have five grandchildren.
Tuesday night Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs visited Marvin’s brother Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs in Pickett with their sons Bill Howard Phil and Trent.
Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Jr. Sunday night included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stone Jerry Peggy Brenda and Mrs. Norrell Vandegriff and Marie. Monday night Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs and Gary also visited.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hooser with Johnny and Janice visited two Roundtree daughters in Shawnee. They called on Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roundtree Sr., and on families of Charles Martin Elaine and Leonard Kime with David.
Tuesday Mrs. Bill McCullar visited with Mrs. Marvin Briggs and attended arts and crafts classes at Vanoss School.
After church Beller and Mrs. Beller visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beller of Byars and took two of the five squirrels he had killed with five shells used during the hunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Round tree and Susie and Mrs. Ralph Wall and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Shumard and family.
Five year old Peggy Sue Stone stayed Monday night with her aunt Mrs James Briggs and family including Gary Stone was listed as part of the Briggs household.
A gathering Saturday at the Boda Hisan residence featured homemade ice cream and cake. Attendees included Rev. Harold Jeter and family, Bud Brooks and family, Gipson siblings, G. Morgan and Simon Patton families, Boda Hisan and others. A. T. Minor showcased a new one man baler to a sizable crowd.
Friends and relatives spent Mothers Day in the Dave Dunham home. Mrs. Dunham said there were 40 present for dinner.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Minor and Anthony were in Ada to check on Mrs Gertrude Sliger after a black spider bite. She was bitten two weeks ago, swelled and became painful. She has seen a doctor and is now getting along pretty well.
Jerry Sid Marshall graduated from high school last Tuesday night and left the following Sunday for Woodlake California to seek employment.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Thomas and children spent last Friday and Saturday in Coalgate visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H W Thomas.
Mrs Maxwell expresses a divergent view of what counts as news while Mrs Patton notes a light weekend with few updates. Visitors arrive Sunday afternoon as Mr Alva Lowther and his wife with children stop by.
Mrs. Murl Waldroup was in Konawa on Monday for business matters.
Miss Marion Robbins travels with her two nieces Vicky and Glenda Mobley of Dallas Texas to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W W Robbins. A son Bill and grandson Bobby Brown joined for the weekend.
Mrs. W. R. Robbins and children Kenneth Stephanie Marion of Dallas Texas join Mrs. Roxey Gillan of Thorntown Indiana at the East Central baccalaureate service Sunday night. James Robbins is listed among the 1956 graduates.
Mr and Mrs S L Thompson Miss Dora Daniel and Dillon Anders of Oklahoma City honored the Thompson s daughter Jo Ann with their presence at the baccalaureate sermon at East Central Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Durbin of Dennison Texas visited last week with Mr and Mrs J W Stegall in their home. They joined the Schley Stegalls at a funeral for Mrs John Mayfield, mother of Mrs M A Durbin, who is visiting California with her daughter Mrs Glenn Rives. Durbin relatives were former Frisco residents and Durbin illness kept Mrs Durbin from attending the service.
Mr and Mrs Steve Sullivan of Stonewall visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd. The social call reflects a cordial local gathering with community ties.
L. T. Daniel and his son Robert traveled in Carter County near Ardmore on Monday for business, according to the brief report.
Mrs Clara Kennedy spent Tuesday in Oklahoma City on a business trip. She stayed overnight with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Floyd Ingram and returned home on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barnes hosted a Sunday night fish fry with Mrs. Barnes' father L. T. Daniel, her sister Dora Daniel, and Mrs. Clara Kennedy as guests.
Mrs. Dibrell Phillips was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Monday. Her mother Mrs Alfred Baylis says she may have to have surgery depending on medical evaluation.
Mrs. Phillips has been ill for three weeks. The Baylises are caring for their grandson Spud while his mother is ill. Weekend guests at the Baylis home were Mrs. Baylis' brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Mae Baylis of Maud.
Neal Forehand, staying with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Forehand, left by plane for Nowata Sunday morning. T. H. Forehand and LeRoy Crumliss flew to greet him, and Neal eagerly boarded the plane on arrival. Dinner with the Forehands followed, while Ada activity included visits by Mrs. Henry and daughter and other locals on leave.
Mrs. Mary West of Ada spent Wednesday night in the home of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs L A Henry. The brief social visit is noted in community notes.
Mr and Mrs Harlin Jackson of Bowlegs visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Jacksons parents Mr and Mrs J W Snow. They left the children for a visit with the grandparents.
Mrs Maxine Harris rushed her baby to the hospital on Wednesday with a severe pneumonia concern. By Thursday the infant broke out with measles and both mother and child were quarantined in their room. Grandmother Harris cares for the other children.
Thursday guests included Mrs. Johnsons mother Mrs John Laxton and Mrs Sarah Munroe of Ada. On Saturday Charles Laxton of Lindsay and his fiancee Miss Claudine Bells of Olney visited. Monday Mrs L A Williams of Clarita and her husband spent the day with the Johnsons.
Edna Joan Johnson began work Wednesday afternoon at the Freeman Typewriter company after visiting for a job. She was immediately put to work, prompting a caution that readiness determines employment speed.
Mr and Mrs Grover Barnes with Dwain and Larry brought makings of a freezer of ice cream to his father and mother Mr and Mrs W J Barnes for a refreshing visit Saturday night.
The Frisco Home Demonstration Club held a called meeting on Tuesday to plan serving drinks for Old Settlers Day at Stonewall Sunday May 27. The event takes place in Magnolia Park just north of the ball park.
Randy and Sandra Lance spent Monday night with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dea Lance in a family gathering noting their time together.
Those receiving diplomas at the eighth grade promotion exercises Thursday night were Karen Keller, Lou Ann Cantrell, Earlene Gray, Kay Shaw, Sherry Cole, Luanna Pollard, Mary Pendly, Betty Bottoms, Mary Tatum, Juanita Sawyer, Annette Williamson, Linda Joplin, Betty Owens, Jerry Lynn Berry man, Wanda Sanders, Roberta Hargess, Harlene Henry, Ronnie Brandon, James Kaiser, Norman Worcester, James Anderson, Randolph Wood, James Hobbs, Buel Rorie, Tommy Bowie, Clifford Pierce, Jimmy McKinney, Jerry Wilson, Clyde Allen, Dennis Myers, Loyd Brecheen and Jerry Miller.
The annual award assembly took place Friday in the Byng School auditorium highlighting student achievements and recognizing top honors for the year.
Mr Tilley entertained the base ball boys Friday with an ice cream party.
The junior class held its annual picnic Friday afternoon. Students traveled to Cedarvale and Sulphur for the outing.
Estal Hanning and Juanita Brown wed at New Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon at 4. The couple will reside in Brown's Colorado hometown.
Lela Cargill has relocated to Drumright to live with her mother, marking a family move consistent with changes in household arrangements.
Mrs Nannie Christian and Mrs Francis Miller are listed among wedding notices. The brief item names Mrs Willene Wat as a participant in related society announcements and social events.
Kins and Mrs Viola Hart spent the weekend in Dallas visiting Mr and Mrs Jack Tennant Mr and Mrs Roy Cooley and Mr and Mrs Carl Christian.
Judge Denver Davis delivered the commencement address Friday night at the high school ceremony. The address highlighted civic duty and future plans for graduates as they move into the next chapter.
Harry Miller spent the weekend with Andy Anderson at a cabin on Blue River. Visitors at church Sunday included Mrs. June Henry. A revival is scheduled to start at the New Bethel Baptist Church on May 30.
Mr and Mrs Tom Cole visited Mr and Mrs Tom Martin and attended eighth grade promotion exercises at Byng Thursday night. Mrs Bob Bushers and Melburn visited friends in this community Monday.
Teresa Gail Allen contracts measles, a mild viral illness common in children. The report notes her age and condition without additional complications or household details.
Betty Ann Cole takes a babysitting job for a friend in town, providing care while the parent is away. The arrangement involves in home supervision and daily caregiving tasks.
Mrs Odell Deaton drove to the Oklahoma City airport Saturday to greet her husband who finished basic Navy training in San Diego California. Also calling at his parents home to welcome him were Clive Meeks Mittie Deaton Truman Coffee Floyd Deaton W L Deaton Curtis Ross David Billy Ross R C Ross Anita Baker John Davis Carol Blankenship and J F Jared.
Mrs W M Ross and husband hosted a large family visit with four of her brothers Thad Nickel Ada Cal Nickel Chickasha Bird Nickel near Ada and John Nickel and wife in California. Sister Rosie Flatt of Fort Worth attended. Ages span 65 to 84 as the group met at Bird Nickel’s home. Mr Bob Ross, Jess Ross, and Mr Eulas Brannon joined Thursday evening.
Reverend and Mrs. Pherigo visited the A. O. Davis home Sunday evening. Carol Blankenship also attended as a visitor.
Mrs Bettie Parks continues to improve and was aided by her sister Mrs Viola Heard of Durant who visited Wednesday to help with some of the work.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ross and son David and Billey Ross of Wichita visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baker in Sulphur over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs James Taylor and Michael of Ada visited James Parks mother Mrs Parks Sunday. James worked over and installed the Parks air conditioner while there.
Sunday afternoon Jewell Potter of Durant visited in Mrs Parks' home marking a family call from the Potter family.
Mrs. Edd Harber and her children from Chickasha spent a week with her sister Mrs. R. C. Ross. Kay Harber visited Wonda Parks on Thursday evening.
Mr and Mrs H D Jones visited with Mr Jones parents in Fitzhugh Sunday.
Floyd and Denzil Deaton visited the Sanders boys Sunday, stopping by their home and spending time together.
Ethel Jones and Pauline Young visited Edna Boren on Wednesday afternoon and tried their luck fishing in the Boren stock pond.
Visitors Patsy and Mary Joe Deaton and Kay Harber attended the quilting bee. La vona Deaton finished a very pretty quilt. Other quilters included Bertie Woodward Edna Boren Ruby Deaton Virginia Jared Lavona Deaton Juanita Jones Bertha Sanders Pauline Young Ethel Jones Nora Ross. Mrs. Mc Clendon remains ill at home. Joe Ann Hodges now works at the glass plant. Mrs. Dude Deaton remodeled her house adding a living room and another bedroom. Bonnie Jared visited Thursday with grandmother Mrs J E Jared.
Mr and Mrs Jake Taylor visited Mr and Mrs Frank Jared Tuesday night. The casual call reflected familiar social ties in the neighborhood.
Opal Dell Taylor of Bixby Oklahoma visited Ada over the weekend. She, Mr and Mrs Bob Ross and Laura Boudreaux visited in the Jake Taylor home Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs A O Davis and Mr John and the Rosses attended the homecoming at the Ahloso Bap.
A church service featured a noon meal, singing, preaching, and a history reading. Rev. Leonard Holloway of Texas, a former pastor, was the guest speaker in the afternoon.
Floyd Doyle, an Ada man formerly imprisoned at McAlester, was released May 22 and jailed in Pontotoc County the same day. He faces two counts, assault and battery and resisting arrest, based on an incident with taxi driver W. J. Timmon who said Doyle twisted his arm over payment. Timmon, in his 60s, will recover at least a week from arm injuries. Doyle resisted arrest when officers tried to take him into custody. arraignment had not occurred by Thursday morning.
Lightning struck the Byng sub station in Ada causing a transformer and insulators to burn. Power cut briefly for about eight minutes as crews repaired the equipment through heavy rain. generating station remained unaffected.
Orville Bandy with a long criminal record pleads not guilty to second degree forgery and subsequent offenses at arraignment before Peace Justice Wilbur P. In Ada he faced a $3.50 labor check forged with S W Jones signature. He has prior forgery and larceny convictions and multiple prison terms across 1936 to 1953.
A Norfolk Virginian Pilot item shows a naval reserve officer telling friends that if recalled to active duty he would like to be commander of an LMD. When asked what LMD stands for he replied Long Mahogany Desk.
Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan led the Irish ground game in a 0 0 tie with Army in 1946 as the standout rusher. Brennan emerged as the team's leading ground gainer in the event, highlighting the fierce stalemate between the two programs.
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