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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
2
Colleagues presented Qualls with a traveling bag and Cornelius with a $21 gift certificate for long service at the Ada post office. Qualls began in 1911, mostly sorting outgoing mail, serving under six postmasters. Cornelius spent 17 years at Red Rock before moving to Ada.
A resident recovers a lost Savings Bond after an invasion tale. He told the Treasury a Panzer division had access to the bonds, prompting a replacement. The article notes the 15th anniversary of the Series E bond and free Hollywood films for local groups this year.
Emory notes that fruit trees and cucumber seed batches vary in success even under identical care. Some bee stands thrive while others fail, and three hives died, leaving him unsure. He seeks knowledge from reading and talks with experienced beekeepers.
Hailey notes white grubs in corn are rare here and offers solutions. Lee Langley and A&M researchers will assist with management, including testing legumes like cow peas as grub resistant options. If outbreaks recur, Hailey will inspect root zones for grub presence to guide control.
Westview Mission church unveils expansion including new pews year round climate control kitchen storage and an infant nursery staffed by capable workers to let mothers attend services. The project totals about 11000 dollars as Ada residents regularly attend the homelike services and a new brotherhood supports the monthly family night.
The text outlines farmer eligibility for benefits in farming activities. It specifies production on the farmer's own farm, operation and management, handling and storage of agricultural commodities, and processing that involves the farmer producing more than half of the treated commodity during the claim period.
Mrs Grace Johnson is under a doctors care but up most of the time. Her son Alva Johnson and his wife were with her Thursday. Mrs Roy Cantwell visited on Friday. Mr and Mrs Luther Dawson and children of Sulphur spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J S Stanfield.
Oklahoma City residents Mrs Mammie Solomon and her grandchildren spent the weekend with Mrs Alma Dunn, the Solomon family matriarch. Max Solomon plans to report to San Antonio for U S Air Force service soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Morrison visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cantwell, and May Johnson was also a visitor during the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and Mack Mr and Mrs L R McNinch and family and Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended the fourth Sunday singing convention at Vaness Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles with his mother Mrs M P Ownbey attended the revival at Vaness several nights during the past week.
Miss May Johnson has been attending the arts and crafts school at Vanoss on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith attended a Tuesday night Ada meeting where a Wilson & Co. representative and Evergreen Feed Company discussed local egg marketing. Charley Dunn visited Ada on Sunday with his mother Alma Dunn and other relatives.
Mack Summers visited Sunday afternoon with Alvie Griffith and attended the singing convention at Vanoss, joining local residents for the musical gathering.
Mrs Arno Griffith and Shirley attended the park dedication on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon visited that night with his uncle Clarence Heimer and family who moved to Lightning Ridge. Tita Davis spent Sunday night with Joann Myrick. Canary Islands dragon trees may be 50 feet in circumference and 3000 years old.
An essay contemplates how society romanticizes death through heroism and success while exploring deeper meanings of tragedy. It cites Poe, Gray, and the idea that true resolution lies beyond earthly compensations as readers consider mortality and eternity.
The writer notes a peculiar city mood during holidays with unseen bustle. On Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. no cars were parked on the north side of the 100 block East Main, a moment highlighting quiet activity amid the holiday ambiance.
The piece questions why infants continue thumb sucking despite abundant care and affection. It notes caregivers constantly attend to babies and provides a speculative look at the behavior as a self soothing action amid family life and emotional dynamics.
Rev L M Cass led the prayer at Ada Indian Mission Church reunion. Rev Harold Jeeter moderated the business session and a decision made to hold it annually on the last Sunday afternoon in May. W W Woolley was elected president with Mrs Jim McKay secretary and Mrs Simon Patton treasurer. Frisco HD Club members were thanked for their help and a collection was taken for the club treasury after drinks were furnished free. An even larger crowd is expected next year.
Mrs Price Richardson visited Mr and Mrs J E Maddox Thursday afternoon for a social call in Gaar Corner.
Miss Sue Carson of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Dale Melton and Chery Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Taylor announce the birth of a son weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces born May 25. The baby has been named Everett Charles. Mrs Taylor is the former Frances Maddox, daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Maddox.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. John and children Gregg and Cindy of Long Beach California returned home Thursday after a two weeks visit with Mrs. John s father Claude Horsley and sister Mildred Melton Dale and Cheryl She also visited with another sister Mrs Maxine Cameron and family and a brother Ralph Horsley and family in Lindsay during her stay here
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Martin included Mr. and Mrs. George Ward and son Ronnie of Fitts town, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Driver and daughter Bertie Mae of Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Martin and children of Turon Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harper of Ada. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Foster of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Crumley left Tuesday for their home in South Gate California after spending about three weeks with Mrs. Crumley’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and other relatives. Mrs. Crumley subscribed to the ADA Weekly News while here.
Mrs Verna McCurdy and Mrs Francis Bumpers spent Monday and Tuesday afternoons visiting Mrs Christine Martin and spent time in conversation about family affairs and local news.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Martin and their children of Turon Kansas have returned home after spending time away.
A terse statement asserts resolve and an unyielding stance toward pressure. The speaker promises persistence and hints that a definitive solution remains undisclosed.
Residents Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Martin joined by Mrs. Cressie McKinney and Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Mrs. Frank James Monday, continuing a week’s pattern of family and neighborly contact.
Mrs Frank James and Mr and Mrs Dale Jones plus Joleta Jones visited Mrs Gladys James and son and Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and family in Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs R L Wood of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting Mrs Wood s parents Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and other relatives here.
Sunday guests in the Frank James home included Mrs Lottie Mc Clure and Patsy of Ada. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Billie Darnell of Stratford along with Mrs Ethel Varnadore and Ruthie.
Miss Violet Nelson spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson. She teaches in Tulsa and says she expects to be home Wednesday for the summer vacation.
Mr and Mrs C D Stevens visited a son with Mr and Mrs C L Stevens of near Wynnewood. The Stevenses expect another son this week from San Diego California. They have not seen their son in over four years and await his arrival anxiously.
Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel and family Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Norton and children Linda and Marilyn and Mrs. Emmie Norton of Marietta and Miss Deloris June McMasters of Ada.
Mrs Otis Hicks and Linda visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr and Mrs W A Pennington Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Pennington and Harrell Gene visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington and their boys Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs John McDonald and children Susie and Glen of Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Lowery.
Claude Horsley and his brother Roscoe of Maysville traveled to Chickasha on Wednesday for the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Lou Paddock.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch rode a bus to Oklahoma City Sunday for their granddaughter's baccalaureate services. They dined with Mrs R B Thompson. Mr and Mrs Emmett McHurd brought them home and stayed Monday.
Mr and Mrs J C James with Norma and Mary visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and family in Oklahoma City Monday. Mrs iCressie McKinney went as far as
Norman accompanied guests to visit Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass. The party included Mr and Mrs Jeff Reed of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Edd Allen of Stratford who visited Mrs Cressie McKinney on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visited Mr and Mrs Homer Strickland in Stratford Saturday afternoon. H L Waters of Ardmore spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Little. Sunday visitors included Mrs Jackie Davis Karen and Mr and Mrs Wayne Odom. Mrs Anita Harbour of Snyder spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes.
Mr and Mrs John Reeves of Lexington visited Mrs Cressie McKinney Thursday afternoon. Mrs Irene McHurd of Oklahoma City and Mrs Ella Burch visited Mrs Myrtle Little Monday after.
Mr. and Mrs. J C Maddox and Mr. and Mrs. B B Jackson with family spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. J E Maddox.
Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes and their children from Duncan visited Mr and Mrs O F Snipes this week arranging a friendly gathering and family time.
Mr and Mrs Sie Serner from Sweetwater Texas arrived on Monday to visit Mr and Mrs O R Hicks and family.
Seemingly casual scene shows Bobby Jackson Rita Jackson Patricia Jackson and Mrs J E Maddox working in the garden on Tuesday in a local neighborhood setting.
Mr and Mrs Albert Lowery formerly of Ada are new residents in our community joining the area with their relocation marking a notable move for local households.
Last weekend Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington hosted visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs W A Harrell from Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy Ada Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene Miss Vasto Pennington and Jerry Pennington.
Harrell Gene visited the Newt Jervis residence west of Stratford recently and made ice cream.
Dale Melton traveled to Mangum for the 47th annual alumni banquet and visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Melton and his daughter Aloha Dale Melton while there.
Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Tom Burch were Eunice McKnight and E W McHard Sheila, both from Oklahoma City, along with other local acquaintances.
A family of Duncan visited the Fletcher Snipes residence during the prior week. The brief note records the visit without detailing purpose or outcomes.
Claude Horsley attended the Trousdale reunion held in Trousdale last Sunday, joining fellow residents and former classmates for the informal gathering.
Elton Merle Flatt of Skintook is spending his vacation with his uncle, Jerry McKinney, during his travels.
The report notes that 53,500 tons of metal are present in the U S aircraft carrier Sara tog2, detailing the ship's massive steel and alloy composition and potential implications for naval logistics.
Ground-breaking at Westview Baptist Mission Sunday kicks off a $11,000 project to add classrooms nursery baptistry kitchen storage and auditorium space. Mrs. Jim Goodrich lit the first spadeful as crowds gathered with ministers Bro. Leonard Webster and Bro. Roy McClung from Ada in attendance. Vacation Bible School planned for July. family night Saturday June 2 and Brotherhood night Monday followed by W M A meeting Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Ben Nipps of Byng visited Mr and Mrs Luther Keith Saturday for a social call.
Mrs. Jess Fike traveled to Guymon to visit her daughter, spending time with family in the Oklahoma town.
Mr and Mrs Don Yarberry visited Don's parents Mr and Mrs A L Yarberry and sister Mrs Jim Bottoms and family. He serves in the Air Force stationed in San Antonio Texas.
New residents of the community are Mr. and Mrs. Deryl Farmer who have moved into one of Mrs. Young's houses.
Mrs A E Nolen spent last week visiting her brother in law Felix Nolen and his family at Fletcher and visiting other relatives in Elgin and Lawton.
Mr and Mrs Sam McNair visited with the Keiths on Friday in a social call.
Mrs Bruce Nolen and her children spent the weekend with Lester Freeman and family at Pecan Grove. On Saturday they attended a birthday party for Judy Barnes at Center.
Warren Nelson of Andrews Texas visited in the Nelson home Saturday night. After church Sunday the Nelsons visited Mr and Mrs Devereaux Rutledge of Shawnee.
Bruce Nolen and Kenneth Fike fished Texoma Sunday with Kenneth landing a six pound black bass. Reports note the outing featured steady action and a solid catch for the pair.
Recent visitors to the Stone household include Mr. and Mrs. Newel Stone and their Amarillo, Texas, boys, along with Mr. and Mrs. Buster Stone from Stewart, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Kenneth Fike and Judy joined Mrs. Jake Henry for Sunday dinner in Ada.
Norman Mitchell urges all Ponto toc County school superintendents to bring teachers' registers to his office by Monday June 4. Horace Northcott of the State Department of Education examiners division will visit that date to review the registers.
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