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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1956
Page
2
In the gloom of drought the Canadian River Clear Boggy and Jack Fork show no surface flow though subsurface water may remain. The article recalls frontier times when water was scarce and frontier journeys to California depended on timely rains and scarce supplies.
Bells ring nationwide as schools reopen amid debates over education. The piece portrays a bold, uplifting push to educate the public despite ongoing disagreements and political contention.
What drives a child to load up on food beyond his dining capacity and zealously defend the right to any item he believes he can finish. The question examines impulse, appetite, and perceptions of fairness in a school setting.
An out of state driver hit a rooster near Roff and, feeling responsible, offered to replace the bird. He sought the owner at a nearby house and apologized, asking to make amends. The owner invited him to demonstrate a crow to seal the deal.
The National Aircraft Show in Oklahoma City attracted about 150 000 attendees from Pontotoc County for an aerial arsenal demonstration. Officials had projected 300 000 visitors, leaving organizers hopeful for a possible future show despite the shortfall.
A light breeze of relief sweeps in as cooler air replaces the lingering summer heat. The nights bring a softer mood with the promise of calmer conditions, though memories of the heat linger.
The scene notes a mellow mood in the late afternoon fueled by a tropical drink and an American pastry. The aroma and taste invite gentle conversation and thoughtful reflection.
Forster Manufacturing Company may be nearing its opening date or its new plant here as the structure is described as a terrific building.
New tennis courts completed at Ada High School with the facilities located at the south end of Ada Junior High School. The concrete courts are described as the finest type and are expected to boost tennis on the west side.
The Southeast Oklahoma Exposition and County Fair starts in ten days featuring fun, competition, baseball, and carnival activities planned for attendees.
A man famed for tact avoids changing his stance, preferring to redirect conversation. He remains steadfast in his positions while steering discussions toward different subjects.
Many people could retire comfortably on what their experience has cost them, illustrating the long term impact of career choices on financial security and planning.
Mrs. Sam Reynolds remains the initial staffer with Mrs. Alex Britton added to the team. Mrs. Waugh plans to hire more assistants once current trainees master manufacturing processes. The aim is to meet growing orders as production scales up and workers are trained.
Mrs. Angie Wright of Oakman visited here with Mrs. Carter for a day last week. Mother Carter resides with Mr. and Mrs. Murry Smith. She is the mother of Mrs. Smith and George Carter of Oakman.
Mrs. Louise Robinson of Ada visited here with Mrs. Mollie Salter one day last week.
Huelene and Ann Bishop daughters of Mr and Mrs H P Bishop have returned home after spending about six weeks with relatives in Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and their children Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and son Lonnie of Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs M E Harris.
Mr. and Mrs. Altus Alexander and two daughters of Oklahoma City recently shared time with Mr. and Mrs. James Lee of Konawa. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer of Gaar Corner, reflecting a cordial regional social event.
Assessor Charles Rush ing estimates Pontotec County is worth 683,924 more in 1956 than 1955 driven by expansion of public service facilities and new homes. Rural land rose to 5,939,794 while livestock declined. horses up 48 to 1,041, sheep and goats down to 947, cattle 31,246, mules 50, poultry 13,177. Real estate in cities climbed to 7,624,435 and public service company valuations rose to 5,895,839.
Mrs Wanda Landreth visited her husband Vernon and their son in Fort Chaffey Arkansas last weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. West and their baby from Oklahoma City were weekend guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob West and Shirley.
Mr and Mrs J M Chism have returned home after spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Lester Kimes and their children in Holdenville.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson and their son Lindell recently traveled to Salina Kansas to visit their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Wilson and their boys. The main purpose was to get acquainted with their new grandson Alan who is about a month old.
Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lee included Altus Alexander Syntha Mary Jo Ann of Oklahoma City Lawrence Reed James Lee of Konawa and John Baker and Bob West. Homemade ice cream was enjoyed by all.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed recently visited her brother Mr and Mrs Sherman Lewis during a family trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chism and their children from Tulsa visited here with relatives for a day last week.
Little Patricia and Franklin Harris joined grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris for a Sunday night worship at Cedar Grove Church.
A Guernsey cow is missing following a traffic accident last Saturday about two miles west of Francis. The owner seeks sightings and safe return of the animal from local residents.
Mr and Mrs Sam Head plan a screened in back porch addition to their residence. The project aims to improve outdoor living space and home value with a weather resistant enclosure and seating area.
Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and their baby from Tulsa were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson and their son Lindell in a family visit noted by local observers.
Mr and Mrs Joe Dean West and their children from Lawton visited here with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob West during a trip last week.
Bush Wright, longtime Tulsa resident living with his sister Mrs. Kate Trindley, has moved to Francis where he now resides in the former Powell home.
Mr and Mrs Havern Canada report a cow produced twin calves last week two calves are non identical indicating fraternal twins in a rural farm setting. The notice highlights livestock birth and farm records.
Mrs. Kate Trindley of Tulsa is visiting her sister, Mrs. Pauline Harwood.
Local family celebrates return of Jerry Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson from Air Force duty in Denver Colorado. He is home over Labor Day weekend marking a joyful family reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fountain of Wichita Kansas visited here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Marion Fountain last weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Horton Smith hosted a weekend gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pie of Oakman, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Max Smith of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Smith with children from Francis.
Miss Beatrice Nickerson of Muskogee visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Nickerson and Junior during the holiday weekend.
Mr and Mrs James Rice of Oklahoma City express gratitude for help from Elmar Parks and Earl Sutton with a cement porch. The Parks family and Sutton family assisted in building the porch to the satisfaction of Rice and his wife.
Mrs May Harris of Cedar Grove spent last Monday afternoon with her sister in law Mrs Sarrah Harris.
Hershel Kelley and Jewel Scates of Ada spent last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts.
The note indicates last Monday marked the start of the 1956 57 academic year and invites reflection on whether everyone was prepared and settled into the new term. It suggests concerns about readiness and school life at the outset of the year.
The narrator and her sons celebrate the start of the school year with eagerness. Weekend visitors at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lee's home include Charlie Lee of Gary son Wayne Mackey and his children from Los Angeles, James Lee of Konawa, Altus Alexander and child from Oklahoma City, and Lawrence Reed with Cecil Akin and daughter from Ada.
Mrs. Frances Bandy and daughter Laney from Ada visited last week with her sister Mr. and Mrs. Isom Harris.
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Harris and children spent last weekend with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Harris and children and her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Canfield of Norman.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Harris and children Mr and Mrs Loyd Harris and children and Mr and Mrs Isom Harris visited Mrs Ollie Huckleberry and family of Kona wa one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Martin and their Enid children visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips and children, Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada and child, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews and children. Mrs Martin is the former Letha Matthews.
Mr and Mrs Isom Harris were guests of Mr and Mrs John Baker last Sunday. The event appears as a brief society note noting the hosts and guests.
Baby Frankie Harris, son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Harris, spent last week with his paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Isom Harris in Oklahoma City, creating a family reunion moment reported by local observers.
Mr and Mrs James Chandler and baby of Texas were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Phillips and children Mrs Chandler is the former Janette Phillips.
Mr and Mrs Clonard Summers of Ada spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs W B Summers, sharing a family gathering and time together.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Matthews and daughter Sandra visited his mother Mrs B C Granny Matthews last weekend for a family gathering in town.
Mrs. Virginia Van Horn of Los Angeles showing slight improvement after injuring herself by falling into an open ditch while stepping from a bus on her way home from church about a month ago. Mrs. L. A. Van Horn filed the report.
An old fashioned ice cream supper and get together was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Havern Canada. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. James Chandler and baby of Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Martin.
The Wilson community near Lightning Ridge No 2 recounts its 20th century evolution from a small two room school to a church centered area. The 1947 consolidation with Vaness and Latta ended on the school’s cement foundation. Families recall long deceased leaders and a farewell homecoming marked by reverent sermon.
The program provides a four to eight pound per head per day supplemental feed for beef and dairy cattle for a 60 day period. Applications for the period ending October 31 are due October 1 at the FHA Ada office. After FHA approval, ASCS issues purchase orders. county FHA committee includes Guy Pegg Allen Roscoe Davis Francis and Earlin Haskins Bebee.
Enid born Gerald Pickins and Ada area families are listed with children including Raymond Matthews Ernest Matthews Don Pherigo and spouses. Three gallons of ice cream were consumed at the gathering.
A little known chemical, gibberellic acid, may revolutionize plant growth. Eli Lilly and Company has produced pure material and is distributing it to researchers. Lab tests show growth increases up to five times in some plants, with field crops and ornamentals also affected. Further extensive research by qualified scientists nationwide is required.
A local tale recounts Timmy Harlin's pink chick, once given at Easter, now grown and aggressive. The bird bites and chases Timmy as he leaves home, unlike Terry Harlin's blue chick that died after being struck.
The notice outlines a fair schedule noting all quarter horse entries must be submitted by 6 pm Tuesday. Stall reservations start Monday Sept 10 with exhibitors urged to call Frank Jared at 371 for bookings. Hailey says the system aims to give exhibitors a fair chance to showcase their best animals throughout the fair.
Crawford Johnson, Allen city marshal, named deputy sheriff for Sheriff Ray Goodwin. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of George Sparkman, who leaves due to illness after three years as deputy. Sparkman plans to return to construction work when his health allows.
Lovelady pupils await return as schools in Homer Byng Ahloso and Stonewall start on different dates. Byng School enrolled Friday. The quilting bee drew a good turnout on Thursday with all regular members except Virginia Jared who was sick. Visitor Mrs Stella Poplin of Oakland California visited her family here with relatives and friends.
Mrs Joe Parks welcomed two sisters Mrs Viola Heard and Mrs Lena La Rue and son Don of Durant as weekend visitors. All except Mrs Heard had lunch Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Taylor of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Billey Ross and Mr and Mrs Curtis Ross and son David of Wichita Kansas visited their parents Mr and Mrs Bob Ross and Mr and Mrs Harvey Baker over the weekend. They and Mrs Stella Poplin spent Labor Day at Sulphur in Platt National Park.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Davis drove to Milburn on Sunday to see Mr and Mrs Taylor Mrs Davis parents noting Mrs Taylor is not improving much
Mrs Truman Coffee visited her mother Mrs Dude Deaton on Thursday.
The Rosses attended an ice cream social Friday night at Double Lakes Park hosted by the First Baptist Church of Ahloso. Mr and Mrs John Davis visited Mr Daviss parents Tuesday evening.
A Sunday gathering at the Bob Ross residence included Mr. and Mrs. Billey Ross Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ross and Rev. Douglas White as attendees.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Davis visit Mr and Mrs Sidney Ozbirn on Thursday evening for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ozbirn attended a revival service in Homer last week. The brief item records their presence at the event and location without additional details.
Wonda Parks showed off a fresh hairstyle after a trim by stylist Nora Ross. The change highlights Parks's updated look ahead of upcoming events.
The notice reminds club women to collect their exhibits the day before the fair opens to ensure readiness and smooth setup.
Mrs. Fannie Watkins and her son Bud are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Davis.
A Boston elevator operator recalls a longtime frustration as a rider begins a joke but doors open before the punchline. He laments never hearing a complete story due to the constant need to exit at each floor.
A resident near Elmira New York reports six chickens killed by jet age debris. Metallic chaff used to jam radar has fallen on his farm and children’s poultry may be exposed. Experts and the Air Force have not provided a solution yet.
The Walter Goynes near Ada found their minnow trap full of twelve snakes when they checked it after the lake began to dry. Mrs. Goyne offers to show how to set a trap for snakes if anyone wants them.
Langleys Dig In to Harvest Minors Corn as Lee Langley asks Buddy Minor to borrow the Hisans trailer to haul corn. Bob Langley, son of Langley and son-in-law of the Minors, operates the picker while Langley prepares another container.
Ada patrons on rural routes will see carriers arrive an hour later starting next Monday. Ada postmaster Mrs. Mary West says the change improves service by syncing with incoming mail from the north and east, allowing boxholders to receive mail a day earlier than before.
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