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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
2
A fragmented column blends local civic progress with political reflections. notes include Ada by-pass work easing traffic, a Mississippi improvement phase, and commentary on campaigns, parties, and public discourse illustrated by references to Elvis Presley and national weeks.
The report lists Frankye taking top prizes in year, record book, special electrical exhibit, junior Angus, Hampshire ewe under 2, commercial ewe under 2, and handicraft. He earned second place in his third year in estate exhibit and fourth in wildlife conservation. Harold Moore leads the Roff club as feeder. runnerups include John Boyce Clifford Jr., and girls Helen Chitford and Patricia Tiffin tied for runner-up.
Calman community church has scheduled a singing event for Sunday afternoon October 7 at 2 pm. Members are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. H B Turner and others attended an open house at 1608 Northcrest Ada to celebrate the Hambletons fifty years of marriage. Eugene Tackett, home from San Diego Navy life, visits family. Troy Sherrell’s health improves. Sam Winters heads to Hobart for work. Community notes include visitors, hospital status, a Tupperware party hosted by C Eu Cherry, and safety honor for Magnolia Petroleum Stonewall group.
The Ada News offers want ads and pledges continued top weekly newspaper quality for readers in Ada Oklahoma. The message asserts promise to deliver strong news coverage and value to the community.
Joy Roundieree reports weekend visits and family gatherings in Wilson including guests from Ada and Fort Worth. Ed Roundtree Jr. had an appendectomy week prior and was discharged, with many local friends visiting. J. B. Freeman and family suffered a car wreck in Rogers Arkansas, while Gerald Thurman and relatives toured Oklahoma City.
Forehand came home from church and found an opossum in the dining room trying to climb onto the table. He noted they had hurried out and hadn’t cleared the table or washed dishes. The animal appeared to be after the food, including tomatoes and canned items left on the shelves.
Sunday services at the Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church saw about 70 attendees with several absentees due to illness. The article lists elected officers and teachers for various Sunday school classes, mentions visits from locals and guests, and notes community events, visits, and a pasture fire affecting local property and livestock. The report includes names of attendees and visitors such as Judson Kirby, Mrs. Marie Welch, Warlin Haskins, Exie Haskins, Nancy Rutherford, Pam Roberts, Ricky Roberts, and many others from Ada, Vanoss, and nearby areas.
Mrs Phyllis Jones and Linda I Donise of Ada spent Friday in the home of her mother Mrs Gra cie Hayes. Leroy Bivins of the Egypt community spent Saturday night with Henry Whitson. Mr and Mrs Preston Farmer and children visited Friday evening in the Cape and family home. Floyd Vanlandingnam of Pickett and Deloris Jones of Center Center visited Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jerry McDaniel. Margaret Golden spent Sunday night with Sandra and Wanda Stevenson of Worstelly.
A residence of Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington burned Friday morning near Gaar Corner. The fire started in the kitchen and cause is undetermined. Mrs Pennington, the lone occupant, could save only a small chest of belongings.
The Boggy Water Conservancy District gains ability to condemn land if needed and levy pro rata assessments for construction and maintenance. Judge Fisher appointed Roberts and Rhynes as temporary directors, both active in early planning and landowners in Coal and Pontotoc counties. Since March 22 1956, organizers have driven petitions, and with limited state planning teams they secured a roundabout route for technical aid to start operations. They aim to urge Congress for funding when sessions open in July.
Baby Tommy Wayne Robertson born Wednesday September 25 in Perryton Texas weighing eight pounds. Parents Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson of Perryton with two siblings. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs B B Ryen of Jesse. Another birth Stanley DeWayne Frince on September 21 weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Whittington of Jesse and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J He Sanders of Adz.
The stock market rally cooled with prices easing moderately after two sessions of gains. Several leaders fell. American Telephone, Youngstown, Westinghouse, International Paper and Atlantic Coast Line slid about a point or fraction, while American Tobacco, Gulf Oil, Bethlehem Steel and Goodrich showed mixed moves. Goodrich steady at 72.
USDA listings from Oklahoma City show cattle numbers at 1 500 with calves 300. Slaughter steers and cows steady to weak while hogs stay steady to 25 lower. Prices for good and choice calves range 15.00 to 17.50, utility cows 8.50 to 12.75, hogs 200 to 240 pounds 15.25 to 26.50, feeder lambs 15.00 to 16.00, ewes 3.00 to 4.50, and other weights posted across species.
The State Board of Agriculture reports prices for wheat broilers eggs butterfat and hens in Oklahoma and surrounding areas. Notable figures include No 1 hard wheat around 2.01 to 2.04 per bushel with city variations. eggs at 30 to 31 cents per dozen. butterfat around 52 to 54 cents per pound. and hens and broilers steady or edging higher in several towns including Lawton El Reno Enid Vinita and Tulsa.
Lula News by Helen Clifford notes numerous Ada visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda Carol, Lavona Lambert, Phyllis Misenkimer, and J N Brooks party gatherings with Walter Brooks family. Births include Russell Wayne, Oreda Gay, and Kim daughter of Orval Clark. Mrs. D R Clifford and family share updates on neighbors and local moves.
Divorce granted to plaintiff Charles C. Keever with custody of minor children awarded to plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay 80 dollars weekly child support, 75 dollars for plaintiff’s attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff to receive household furniture and a television set. a 1954 four door Chevrolet is mentioned in the decree.
Divorce granted to Beverly Ann Cook. Custody of a minor child awarded to plaintiff. Defendant restrained from interfering with plaintiff at home or business. Defendant to pay child support of 50 dollars monthly, veteran expenses, plaintiff's attorney fees of 100 dollars, and all court costs.
A reader notes that when purchasing a very young chick for frying at sixty dollars, there is no need to cover the skillet after browning.
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