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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
4
A humorous essay contrasts parental burdens with animal upbringing. It argues modern parenting overprotects and overfunds youth through schooling and care, likening the future to a collapsing empire and warning that the child-centered system may burst as tyrants fall.
The author traces how the Christian church moved west from Antioch to Europe and America, changing with cultures yet keeping a common heart. It notes differences among regional churches and prophets future frontiers Asia Africa and Pacific Rim, urging ongoing mission.
The article reviews Sellers G Archer's Soil Conservation, a practical field guide for farmers and ranchers. It argues the book moves beyond sermonizing to a working manual, outlining how to implement conservation for long term land productivity.
John remained liable for $100 monthly child support for two minor children after divorce. He stopped payments when he learned Susan remarried, but the court explained that he must continue support until the children reach adulthood unless the stepfather adopts them. He faced contempt charges and possible imprisonment for noncompliance.
Archer explains detailed methods for terracing contour farming and erosion control on slopes. He covers terrace types tools construction maintenance land capability classes and conservation planning for cropland and grassland. The work outlines watershed protection programs and where to get help with Soil Conservation Service ASC FHA Extension Service.
Noble Jobe Jr aged 22 and Jo Ann Hodges aged 18, both of Ada, wed. David Leslie Hill 24 of Converse Texas married Jan Nabors 22 of Ada. Vernon Landrith 18 of Francis wed Wanda Matthews 15 of Ada.
The health department urges safe enjoyable vacations with precautions to prevent accidents and illness. Learn to swim, avoid risky water behavior, protect against sun exposure, drink safe milk and water, seek clean sanitary eateries, guard against pests, and drive courteously.
Last Wednesday's cemetery cleanup made headway as the committee plans a future date for a larger turnout. Contributions total 48.75 with 43.75 sent to Mrs. Van Harlin acting secretary. Many volunteers helped, meals were provided, and additional groups visited on Saturday and Monday.
Earl McFarland, resting in Enid hospital after ankle surgery, plans a fishing trip to Lake Texoma once his cast is set. He jokes about driving soon, but cautions that a broken ankle needs healing time, a sentiment others remind him is wise.
Mrs Alba Ott provides south pasture for East Jesse school children to lay out a baseball diamond this summer. Early Monday workers including Wendell Weller Terry Harlin Eldon Sawyers Roger Woods Gerald Wayne Schreiber and Ronnie Sawyers cleared ground while Ed Holland Fred Rogers and Jim Hoggard promised baseballs and Bill Whittington a bat for the project.
George Vandiver of Ardmore arrived Friday for a week's visit with his daughter Mrs. J. R. Broughton.
Mr and Mrs J T Allen and Fred Rogers and Jim Hoggard drove to Kingston Sunday for the Lake Texoma Park festivities. They found crowds so large that they could not get close enough to observe. In Kingston Rogers visited relatives and reunited with nephew Bill Hoggard, whom he had not seen in 50 years since Hoggard was nine.
Mrs Allen came home from Okmulgee where she had cared for her daughter Mrs Ernie Andress who was recuperating from surgery.
Dessa Weller and Joan Nix traveled with chaperone Miss Lucina De Groot to Stillwater for the 4-H round up. Dessa entered a salad demonstration while Joan demonstrated baking powder making.
Mrs. Alba Ott and Miss Elsie O Eddy with Doy Ott left Thursday to attend the Indian Methodist conference at Okmulgee. Mr. and Mrs. Chastain McCurtain plan to join them on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory and their children attended a surprise birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Abbott in Ada Wednesday of last week. Mrs Rena Gregory was the honoree. Other guests included Mrs Joe Teal and children and Mr and Mrs R C Gregory from Latta plus Mrs Mear Gregory and children and Mr and Mrs Arvell Landis from Ada.
Mr and Mrs B B Ryan and their son Duane spent last Thursday with Mr and Mrs G M Doss in Alma, sharing time together and catching up on family news.
Duane, home on a 30 day leave, flew to San Francisco arriving 4 30 pm after leaving at 7 30 am Saturday. He visited relatives, Mr and Mrs Marvin Garner, for three days before reporting for duty. On May 30 he will embark for an 18 month tour in the Philippines.
C P Wade notes three rain events totaling just under four inches boosting pastures crops and garden yields. Mrs Iona Simpson returned to join the Wade family after ten days at Garber and celebrated her 80th birthday on Friday May 25. The Dick Truitt family attended a jack pot roping near Lindsay where Dixie Truitt earned two second day prizes and a third in barrel racing.
The William McLish family of Eunice New Mexico left Sunday after a two week visit with the Bill Whittingtons in Jesse. The Leon Adams family from Denver City Texas also departed Saturday after two weeks as guests of the Whittingtons.
Mrs. Alice Cassidy of Norman came Saturday to clean the graves of her sister, the late Mrs. Irene Hall, and their mother.
Mrs Cassidy gathers as many of Mrs Hall's eight surviving children as possible for a yearly meal. She brings Vera, the youngest Hall child, and Char lie who lives with Mr and Mrs A M Pharr, plus two Hall children, to their old home place west of Jesse for the reunion.
Mrs. N. C. Nix arrived with her son Melvin to attend the Old Timers reunion in Stonewall this Sunday, greeting familiar faces and sharing stories from the town’s past.
Mr and Mrs T J Reaves of Winfield Kansas and Betty Jo visit Mrs Bessie Smith and attend the Old Settlers reunion at Stonewall. Harley Allen Henry stays a week at Lake Murray Lodge Ardmore for the Daily Oklahoman and Oklahoma City Times carrier outing.
The Byng club met at Mrs. I. B. Watkins home with Mrs. Sullivan giving the devotional. Minutes and treasurer report were approved, cemetery relocation discussed, and a committee tasked to hire a man for the job. Plans were set to prepare food for the youth center picnic and cookbooks priced at 50 cents each. Visitors Mrs. Thelma Dellinger and Mrs. Bertha Teague attended.
Bro. Pat Davis delivered the Sunday message at New Bethel Baptist Church as Bro. Rorie and his family visited Arkansas. Other visitors included Mrs. Davis Drexel Sales Yvonna Moore Philip Stevens and Raul Robbins. Bro. Ralph Lee will lead revival services starting May 30.
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