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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
4
A weekly newspaper celebrates its community scope during National Newspaper Week. It rejects grandiose crusading claims while stressing accessible reporting on local land, people, and everyday issues. The staff values being a friendly, practical paper over fearsome exposes and headlines.
The lesson for October 9, 1955 argues the Incarnation is the core Christian doctrine, with belief in God in Christ defining Atonement and the nature of God. It notes that Christ was both human and divine, a stance echoed in biblical and theological language.
The article argues Jesus was a real human being who grew from childhood to adulthood. It contrasts legends of a perfect child with Luke’s account showing Jesus learning Aramaic, shaping his mind, and growing through work and study as a real boy becomes a man.
Andy Seminick of the Phillies hit three grand slam homers, including one against Cincinnati, as oil and gas production figures show Oklahoma has 44 of 77 counties with oil and gas and at least ten counties producing only gas.
The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reports 63 in Sunday School with all teachers present. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Holland and Billy Ray of Russell Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lippincot of Manhattan Kansas. Judson Kirby elected Intermediate Class teacher. Rev Billy Ray Holland preached both services. Youth Fellowship in Stonewall Saturday. Miss Earline Johnson of Ada and James Thompson visited the McDaniel home Monday night.
Mrs Edith McDaniel and Jody visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Bill Stein of Ada and Mrs Marion Burk.
Gwendolyn Golden spent Thursday night with Mrs. Viola Herrin and Gary of Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells of Ada visited and dined with G. C. Wells and Billy Sunday. The Atkeson family vacationed in Ada visiting Henry Neal and Frank Haggard. Richard Newby of Pierson was with Nancy Newby. Melvin Newby and Larry visited W. B. Brecheen of Maxwell. Betty Choate Ricky and Mike of Ada stayed with John and Betty Norton. Clesto Leslie and daughter Sharon Ruth of Durant visited J. K. Smith.
Mrs Lela Corvin came home Friday morning after spending the past week with Mr and Mrs Will Corvin of Egypt.
Mr and Mrs J B Hood Junior along with Betty Billy and Donnie visited Mr and Mrs H C Hood and Johnnie Jean for Sunday night supper.
Mr and Mrs Bill Scott and A M Scott of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry Monday evening. Mrs Earl McDaniel spent Sunday afternoon with her mother Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell. Mr and Mrs James Duncan Pat and Karen Sue of Worstell visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs S M Golden and family. Mr and Mrs O S Whitson visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Roy Bivins and Dennis of Egypt.
Phyllis Hayes and Jean Golden attended a Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones in Worstell for Mary Lou's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Pod Law and Johnny of Ada were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy Sunday night.
Mrs. John Norton spent Tuesday with daughter Betty Choate in Ada. Several families including Perry Teel Hood Meek Scott and Dodson hosted or visited across Ada Egypt Union Hill Pickett and Oakman. Youth Fellowship at Oakman church drew participants such as Johnnie Jean.
The thanks extended to numerous attendees including Jean and Margaret Golden Betty Cushman Donna Kay Scott Yvonne and Alene Cape Barbara McDonald Deloris Perry Jody Mc Daniel James Thompson and others, who reported a very nice time at the event.
Mrs Leslie Perry and Mrs Sondra Kay visited with Mr and Mrs Bud Horton in Ada for a Sunday dinner. The guests included De loris and Sondra Kay and Mrs Hershel Teel with boys.
Mrs Mamie Smith of Fresno California visited Thursday evening with Mrs J W Booth and Mrs Vernon Scaff. Mrs Smith is visiting her mother Mrs Dolly Duncan of Worstell who is seriously ill.
Ronnie Newby spent Friday night with Jerry and Jody McDaniel, sharing time in their home and paying a social visit.
Mr and Mrs A L Cape spent Monday morning with Mr and Mrs Andrew Roberts of Stonewall. Darlene Kite was Saturday night guest of Geraldine Bivins of Egypt. Mr and Mrs Haskell Kite Dan ny and Charles of Ada and Mr and Mrs Judson Kirby Brenda and Barbara of Ada were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs P P Kite.
Mrs. S M Golden hosted with David Margaret and Glen as Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs F E Duncan in Worstell with family company.
Mrs Karl Tilley visited Tuesday night with Mrs Leo Scott, sharing a social call and catching up during an informal gathering at a local home.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff have finished remodeling their residence, updating interiors and improving living spaces. The couple announced completion of the project with no delays reported.
Mrs. Leora Wilfong and grandson Glen Wilfong visited Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hood and family from Colbert spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie Jean.
Mrs W H Hightower Mrs Gra cie Hayes and Mrs J K Smith visited Tuesday morning with Mrs Leo Scott.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Lippincot of Manhattan Kansas spent the weekend with Mrs Lippincots parents Mr and Mrs Vance Price and family.
Mrs Allie Hood returns home from Okemah where she has been visiting her brother John Ferris. Mr Ferris accompanied her for a few days' visit here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson of Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Woods visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs L C Jaquess in a social gathering noted by the local society page.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Perry and family called on Sunday evening and were hosted by Mrs Luther Teel of Ada for a social visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and family of near Ardmore were Saturday night and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape and family.
Mr and Mrs Leo Scott Donna and Sherry and Mrs W H Hintor visited Sunday night with Grandma Duncan of Worstell who is very ill Mrs Violet Hurley in Carthage Mo for high blood pressure is improved but to stay longer Vernon Scaff did a business night with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and boys of Worstell
Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Phyllis visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Meek. The gathering attended by local residents reflected a quiet social event.
Mrs. Sybil Jones Deana and Mary Lou Patricia and Karen Sue Duncan of Worstell together with Jolene and Berlene Meek visited Wednesday night joining Mrs. Gracie Hayes and Phyllis in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra spent Wednesday in Blanchard visiting Mr and Mrs H V Freeman. En route home they visited Mr and Mrs Claud Logan and family of Wayne. Mrs Kenneth Shaw and son of Ada and Mrs Ida Bell Hodges of Homer visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J R Smith.
Mr and Mrs Grover Thompson and Raymond spent Sunday in Madill as guests of Mr and Mrs Bud Long and boys.
Karl Tilley and his son Gerald traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday evening for a business trip. They planned meetings and site visits to discuss upcoming projects and potential partnerships.
Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May and Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins, Robert, and Linda of Ada.
Mrs. Wesley May of Ada and Mrs. T. S. Hood with Ann and Wanda Jean visited Thursday for dinner hosted by Mrs. Earlin Haskins.
Mrs June Howard and her children from Shawnee spent Wednesday visiting Mr and Mrs R R Krause and enjoyed a day of hospitality and conversation.
Monday night visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mc Donald included Mr. and Mrs. Millinge McDonald and Sharon of Center, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perry, Delor is and Sondra Kaye, and Leonard McDonald of Center.
Mrs. Betty Whitney and her daughters visited Ada on Saturday to spend time with her mother Mrs. Grover Thompson and Raymond.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood and their children Ann and Wanda Jean joined Mr. and Mrs. Wesley May of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Haskins with Linda and Robert of Ada for a Thursday night supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins.
Mr and Mrs Hurd Keeling of Galey with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry join Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie for a Sunday afternoon visit with Mr and Mrs John Norton.
Mr and Mrs J K Smith visited Mrs A L Smith of Ada. Mrs A L Smith is reported to be seriously ill.
Marty Lou Cape was out of school Thursday because of illness according to a school attendance note.
Larry Newby spent Sunday with Glen and Benny Jones in Union Hill, sharing time and fellowship in a close community gathering.
Mrs Bennie Farmer and Garry spent Monday with Mrs Clifford Lamb and Phyllis Ann. Mr and Mrs Joe Pierce of Fresno Calif were Monday visitors of Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family. Mrs J K Smith was Monday night guest of Mr and Mrs A L Smith of Ada.
Barbara Benny and Glen Jones and Yvonne Little were Sunday evening visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby and boys. Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Dar lene and Donnie visited and had lunch with Mr and Mrs Roy Bivins Leroy Dennis and Geraldine of the Egypt Community.
Several Vanoss students from the community attended the Oklahoma City State Fair on Friday and participated in activities. The report notes youth involvement and local engagement at the event.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Bebee and family from Prague spent one night with Mr and Mrs R R Krause and family, sharing hospitality and conversation during their brief stay.
Parents announce the birth of a baby boy named Dusty Lee on a Wednesday at Valley View Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald of this community.
Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry were guests Tuesday night, visiting with local friends and sharing updates about community affairs. Their stop added a warm note to the week’s social calendar.
A family spent Sunday in Wewoka as guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Howard and Mrs. Robert Howard and their children.
A fragment hints at debate over gender roles with a quip about wives’ equality, suggesting editorial curiosity on whether wives are alike and equal to husbands. The line implies a reflective, perhaps satirical tone about domestic expectations.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and Phyllis Ann and Donnie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Virgil Farmer of Stratford. Visitors in the Cape home were Mr and Mrs Andrew Hilton and family of Ada John Mahan and Bobby Snow of Stonewall. Gwendolyn Golden spent Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Wright welcomed Vickie and Sherry of Center to spend Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb, Donnie and Phyllis Ann.
Vernon Seaf traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday night for a business trip.
Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald and Dennis joined relatives Sunday at the Center Community home of J M McDonald for a family reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Choate and Cindy of Ada visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mc Donald and Dennis.
Billy Ray of Russell Kansas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs M C Hood and Mrs Allie Hood.
Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts and Pam visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Roberts parents Mr and Mrs J W Murray of Ada.
The passage notes that after days of rain some residents express desire for nicer weather. Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene Meek visited briefly Saturday with Mrs. Leo Scott and girls. Mrs. W. H. Hightower, Mrs. Gracie Hayes, and Phyllis visited Friday with Mrs. H. E. Brittain of Ada.
Mrs. Johnny Tilley and daughter Pat visited Friday night with Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen.
Henry was Sunday night supper guest of Mr and Mrs John Norton in a small town social scene.
L Cape returned home from near Ardmore after two weeks with his daughter family. He did fishing with little luck. Ada residents Mr and Mrs Pete Cushman visited Cushman home. P P Kite stayed with Judson Kirby group. Hurley visited A L Cape home. Leo Scott and family visited Dun can home.
Mr and Mrs Houston Cape and family of Union Hill were Thursday night visitors of Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald, Dennis and Barbara Ann.
A note requests readers continue leaving news at Scott's store and to call 9570-W4 for weekly subscriptions and renewals.
Don Newby visited Monday night with Larry Cunningham of Wors tell, noting a local community discussion and planning session.
A man boarded the wrong pickup this week and only realized the mistake after the other man’s wife spoke up. Both vehicles were similar and each man had his wife with him, leaving the first man puzzled by the mix up.
Mrs. Della Hyder 79 of 201 West Twenty second Ada died Monday in Oklahoma City after three years illness. She came to Ada from Tennessee in 1916 with her husband P H Hyder who died in January. Survived by daughters Grace Richmond and Earl James two sons W B and John Hyder four grandchildren three great grandchildren and two brothers Luther Ward Baxter Tennessee and William Ward Little Rock Arkansas. Rites planned Wednesday at First Methodist Church.
Rings and watches can catch in moving machinery causing injuries. Remove rings and wristwatches before starting work or using equipment to prevent accidents for both youngsters and adults.
Mrs. Bill Snyder Fittstown recalls James Selman a leading Oklahoma cattleman who owned and leased vast grazing acres. She shares stories from territory days, statehood, and homesteading across Oklahoma north of Woodward and Nebraska near Lewellen in 1901 1908, including a nickname Jimmy Few Clothes.
The management of tuberculosis in a community hinges on close collaboration among the health department, local sessions, and allied agencies to ensure effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Coordinated efforts improve case finding, vaccination, and public awareness for better health outcomes.
The text advises drying cotton during ginning just enough to prevent rough processing and fiber damage. It emphasizes avoiding excessive moisture removal to maintain fiber quality.
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