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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues memory as wealth and past as life shape, then notes inter service rivalry, and ends with schools as community centers. Norman Mitchell says buildings must be used every 90 days to avoid sale, offering community action as remedy.
The Stonewall reunion next Sunday prompts stories from early days. Dr. S L Burns recalls arriving in Oklahoma in 1906 with two horses, a buggy and a near arrest for horse theft. He later settled across Pontotoc and Garvin counties and cherishes many memories worth recording.
The article explains lifelong nutrition knowledge and the impact of food on health. It outlines the Basic 7 food groups, emphasizing breakfast habits, balanced meals, and the role of parents in teaching children healthy eating practices.
The article explains power of attorney, defining principal and agent and distinguishing special versus general authority. It notes oral or written forms, with written documents called powers of attorney, and cites local figures Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith and Mrs Newt Thompson attending the Norman rodeo with the Ada Roundup Club, which won first in the parade. J C Treas and C L Blankenship went to Byng on a Monday evening.
Noon fellowship hour proceeded as Rev. L. L. Holloway of Dallas delivered the afternoon message. The church, ten years old, welcomed Homer community visitors who joined the service and later met Rev. and Mrs. Holloway before they returned home.
Ahloso residents report Los Angeles visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sparks and their daughter arrived Monday to visit the Gentry Hattons. Mrs. Sparks and Mr. Hatton are siblings. Sunday guests at Carl Watts home included the Sheas of Purcell, the Lawsons of Frederick, and Mrs. Little of Ardmore with their families. the three visiting ladies are sisters of Mrs. Watts.
Mrs C M Jackson and Mr and Mrs Ed Jackson visited Mr and Mrs Penrod parents of Mrs C M Jackson. Mr Penrod returned last week from an Oklahoma City hospital.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Faulkenberry and children Mary and Donnie visited Mr and Mrs J C Treas on Sunday afternoon in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs B L Hardin Minnie and Jimmie are visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bill Dulaney in Texas for a few days of family time.
Mr and Mrs Vasco Moore and two sons Bill and Joe spend a vacation in Wright City Oklahoma visiting friends and relatives with plans to fish. Miss Opal Dell Taylor of Jenks, former resident, attended Ahloso First Baptist Church homecoming. Several locals include Mr Caldwell recovering from major surgery at Valley View Hospital, Mrs Ivy Bell awaiting surgery, and others visiting or staying with families.
A discussion of fortified foods explains how butter margarine salad oils and cooking fats provide calories for energy and supply vitamin A to protect against infection and aid eyes and skin health.
Douglas Johnson of Los Angeles spent Sunday with the Hillard Oliver family in their home. He and Estil Oliver, son of the Hillards, were classmates at the University of Oklahoma.
The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club will meet Monday at 2 p.m. in the school lunch room. Barney Abbott has been on the sick list for the past week. Members include Mrs. Inez West Mrs. J. C. Treas and James Treas. Margaret Looney and Josephine Leonard visited Pat Dunnigan in Ada Tuesday. Joy Morgan of Union Valley visited Lois Jean Smith Tuesday morning.
Newt Thompson along with Roger and Sherrill Thompson were listed as attendees at the Norman rodeo held Thursday evening, reflecting family involvement in the event.
Mrs. Douglas Smith, Lois Jean and Douglas Ann, and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Cope visited relatives and shopped in Oklahoma City last Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Estil Oliver of Jay Oklahoma spent Thursday night with his parents the Hillard Olivers while en route to Odessa Texas.
Mr and Mrs Tip Mayfield and family of Ardmore plus Mrs Frank Mayfield of Ada attended a piano recital by Mrs Mable Crabtree’s pupils at Horace Mann auditorium. Miss Kathryn West, daughter of Mr and Mrs Prentis West, was a participant and niece of the Mayfields. They also heard the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening at East Central College auditorium.
Mrs Roy Reed and Margaret Looney hosted a pink and blue shower at the Rees home for Mrs Josephine Leonard last Thursday evening. Guests included Jan Olterman Mrs D D Duke Miss Lorrie Rich and many others. the Douglas Smiths spent the weekend at Hugo.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Treas took ten pupils of the clean plate club on a sightseeing trip for a five week streak of 20 plates. An awards assembly followed with perfect attendance certificates and music, reading, and spelling honors for various students including Cassie Mae Hatton Stephen West Ronald Wiser Joe Frazier Larry Hawkins Jo Kay Underwood Diana Clifton Betty Medcalf Jolene Greenwood and others.
A long roster lists Dusty Smith Nickie Frazier Ann Walton Ellen Flowers Jerry Don Gantt Michael Blankenship Charles Dunigan Leonard Frazier Joe Frazier Ellen Barbee Mildred Sims Elsie Medcalf Floyd Fox Roger Thompson George Ann Hatton Joe Moore Bill Hisle Virgil Gantt James George Jimmy Hardin Darla Kay Lee Patricia Thompson Jimmie Lou Green Eva Lou Hatton Jo Kay Underwood Betty Medcalf Diana Clifton Ronnie Davenport Macalyen Green Jolene Greenwood.
Ada resident Jan King visited Josephine Leonard at the Hillard Oliver home last Friday, marking a social call between local residents.
Mr and Mrs Roy Reed visited Lake Texoma last Friday and spent the night. They returned home Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton and Diana attended Charlene Bailey's commencement exercises at Mill Creek on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Bowers and Linda visited Mrs Bowers brother Mr and Mrs Leslie Henry in Atoka last weekend. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and family from Turon Kan visited her parents Mr and Mrs A G Stout last weekend.
Miss Dorothy Gibbons of Quinton Oklahoma visited the C L household during a local social call. The occasion highlighted daily life in Quin ton with community ties and informal greetings from neighbors.
Mrs C M Jackson Joy Blankenship and J C Treas attended the baccalaureate sermon at East Central last Sunday honoring graduates and faculty with a formal service.
The Ahloso Cub Scouts Dens 1 and 2 met at Wintersmith Park for a hobo cookout last Monday evening. Dr. Ramsey of Ada assisted in reorganizing the pack and badges were awarded to Harry Joe Anderson Glendel Hatton and David Smith. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Anderson with Harry Joe and Barry, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watts and Marvin, Mrs. Gentry Hatton and Glendel, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith with David and Dusty, and R. Ramsey.
Joy Blankenship attended a picnic at Wintersmith Park on Tuesday evening. Several East Central students gathered for the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Dale Parrott of Tulsa visited Wayne and Mrs Davis Sunday evening in a brief social call that highlighted local ties and friendly neighbors.
Sunday guests at the Joe C. Moore residence included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moore and family of WeWoka, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Butler of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Freeman Moore and her sons, and Delores Davis.
Mrs. Bill Dulaney of Odessa Texas and Minnie Hardin visited the Joe Moores Friday afternoon in a casual local social event.
Robert Tollison visited Jack Vogt Sunday and attended Pickett Sunday School. Elvin and Sue Jaquess and others stayed with the L. H. Jaquess family over Friday to Sunday, with more visits to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Norvell. Mrs. Jaquess and Janell and Sharon were Sunday School visitors.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lamirand and their children were noted visiting on Sunday, with a brief mention of family time and local social rounds.
A brief social note records a Madill event involving Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Stanley. The entry highlights a personal gathering or social engagement in the local community.
Eddie Wayne Harber spent Sunday night with Sanford and George Allen King, tying personal gathering to prominent local figures. The event indicates social ties among residents and highlights local interactions.
Walter Orr of Phoenix and Mrs Jane Burgess Stilwell visited Mr and Mrs Allen Biggs and family Monday evening.
Mrs Milburn Powers accompanied by Andy and Mickey of Haworth are spending the week in the E H Grose home, attending local social and family events.
Mrs Letha Johnson of Ada spent Sunday night and Monday with the George King family, enjoying a brief stay in their home.
Mr and Mrs Ed Harber of Chickasha visited Monday with Mr and Mrs George King.
Visiting Sunday in the Cledes Grissom home were Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Presley, Homer, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Hampton and Mr. and Mrs. Grady Teel.
Miss Collene Casady and her mother Mrs. A L Casady returned home Monday after traveling with the Latta seniors. The party visited Oklahoma City Tulsa Grand River Dam Thunderbird Lake and other points of interest with Mrs. Casady serving as sponsor.
Martha Biggs is confined to her home with measles. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Dwight Mc Gee from Oil Center and Mrs Sherman Estes Mrs Barney Estes Mrs E J McCause and Mr and Mrs Arlis Upperman at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Graham.
The Vanoss senior trip to Galveston concluded with a Monday night return. Jinks Losson visited Alvin during the journey with Mr. and Mrs. David Slater Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Castle and his grandmother Mrs. M. L. Losson.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins at Pecan Grove. Attendees included Marsha Ann and Laura Kay, sharing a family gathering atmosphere.
Visiting Friday evening in the Floyd Robbins home were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Casady and Pam, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jaquess, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Robbins and Sue Jaquess and Janell.
Gertie Burgess of Prescott, Arizona, is spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Farr.
Mr and Mrs M A Fowler of Ada visited Sunday with Mrs Lutie Fowler and Buck, sharing a family gathering.
Sunday dinner guests were Mrs. Mildred Estes and children, Mr. and Mrs. Windle King, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kelso, and Mr. and Mrs. (name incomplete) with others likely present.
Charles Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Farr and E. W., and Sondra King appear in a local notice detailing community recognition. The brief item lists these individuals among participants or honorees in a civic or social event.
Paul Sutton of Okmulgee spent the weekend at home and joined Delton David and Butch visiting Mrs Mildred Estes at Fittstown on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Coive Robertson spent the weekend in Ponca City visiting Mr and Mrs Guy LeMonnier Sondra and Junior.
Mrs. Edna Birdsong returns Sunday to her home in Greenville Texas after a month with her mother Mrs. Lutie Fowler.
Mr and Mrs Murray Collins and their children Ada visited Mr and Mrs R B Tinsley and Bill Sunday evening in a neighborhood social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Linten King in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Atchly visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bullock in Oklahoma City.
Mrs A L Casady came home Sunday after visiting Kansas City Missouri with her daughter Collene who will work there for the summer. They also toured Independence Missouri the home town of former president Harry Truman.
Jinks Losson left Thursday for Fresno California to seek work for the coming months and potentially secure a job opportunity.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hanson of Fort Worth recently called on Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bullock, sharing a friendly social visit and conversation.
Special clinical instruction in reading will be available this summer for area children at East Central State College. Parents must see Miss Nell Dean, director of the Reading Laboratory, between May 25 and 28 for diagnostic tests to determine the nature of instruction and the schedule before the regular summer session starts June 4.
In 1955 the National League issued 424 intentional walks out of 4,240 total bases on balls. This represents ten percent of all walks. The figure highlights strategic pitching adjustments during the season.
North Carolina star Jim Beatty captured the two mile event at the Penn Relays for the second straight year. He powered to the front and held off challengers to take the victory in a decisive performance at Franklin Field.
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