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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1956
Page
2
A thoughtful forecast calls for a science driven county fair with expert judging and detailed feedback. Elevating farm management, hay farming and livestock practices while separating irrigated from non irrigated entries could rekindle competition and youth appeal.
Francis public school reopened with upgrades including venetian blinds and five large evaporative coolers, one per classroom except one. The project features new tile floors, 15 typewriters, an electric model, updated gym lunchroom auditorium and staff areas, plus a visitor dressing room and an open house on Sept 20.
Off the Georgia coast researchers report deer overpopulation on estuary islands. Scientists test air rifles loaded with drill tipped pellets to deter grazing and protect crops, aiming for non lethal population management.
Hattie Brooks, 88, died at her Lula home after an extended illness. Services were held in the Lula gym with burial at Pleasant Grove cemetery. Bearers were Wayne Brooks, R. D. Brooks, Donald Brooks, Aaron Woolley, Kenneth Fortner and Curtis Williams. Survivors include sons Walter and David of Lula, Velma I. N., daughters Georgia Woolley Allen and Edna Walker of Tucson, Ariz., plus 21 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.
Gallup and Hensley aim to add tools and expand work at Vaness. Doubling teaching staff will boost field work with boys on home farms. They envision adult education night classes for local farmers with dairy meat beef and welding tracks and guest instructors from Oklahoma A&M and the Noble Foundation.
Exhibitors must file all department entries at the fairgrounds starting 1 p.m. Monday September 17 with a 6 p.m. Tuesday deadline. Entry blanks used last year will again be provided to list all entries on one sheet, easing clerk workload and speeding preparation.
The DEW line or Distant Early Warning line forms a northern defense belt between the United States and Canada designed to detect and respond to possible air attacks, reflecting Cold War posture and frontier vigilance.
Researchers report a deer killed by a nicotine derivative struck by a test, revived with an injection, then transported to the mainland for release. The episode prompts questions about experimental propagation and safety.
The Stonewall Methodist church organizes a fisherman's club to support the Tell Oklahoma About Christ crusade. The first meeting was held September 11 at the parsonage. Visitation teams were named for 60 square miles around Stonewall to visit every family and record church choice. Family contacts will be urged to attend their chosen church. Guests Mamie Fields Stratford Mrs Lloyd Ferguson Chickasha and Mr and Mrs C F Billings Ada visited the Burnets with Mrs Billings improving after illness.
Friday Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Ritchie travel to Eldorado Kansas where Rev. Ritchie will officiate at a First Methodist church wedding and Mrs. Ritchie serves as a bridesmaid.
The Methodist church plans redecorating including a new aisle carpet, rostrum carpet, and window drapes. New silverware for the dining room is being purchased. The first quarter ended September 1 shows all obligations met with a treasury surplus. Attendance and membership rose by about 30 percent over summer.
The First Baptist Church WMA held an all day session with about 15 attendees raising funds for the Edna McMillian missions. A Christmas gift drive led by Mrs Dad Davis will follow next week. Five members attended a Latta rally where Mrs Ruby House spoke before returning to Chile. Bro Harold Jeeter returned from a revival in Lovington New Mexico and enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth for the year.
After the regular meeting the Stonewall chapter of the O E S surprised Mrs. Wesley Chaddick with a birthday party and gift shower. The event also celebrated 26 years of service as secretary to the chapter. Mrs. Sam Boatright and Mrs.
George Standridge of Stratford suffered a coronary occlusion during the first week referenced. He is the father of Mrs. Firmin Gibson who has spent as much time as possible with him since the attack.
Mary Sue Shaw and Monroe Hodge have entered A and M at Stillwater this week. Jimmy Don Goss has entered O U.
Rumors say Tora Jean Hunt and Buddy McElroy will wed in Fitts Town next week. Editor notes caution that appearances may mislead and urges readers not to take the report as fact.
Fragment expresses that Stonewall news coverage is not penned by Walter Winchell, questioning authorship and suggesting a different writer may be responsible for the material.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martin Sr. of Okemah, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Martin and children of Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martin Jr. and children of Okmulgee visited Mr. and Mrs. Dub Story Jr. over the Labor Day weekend.
Gene Lung traveled to Tulsa for a business trip last Friday. He met with local partners to discuss ongoing projects and potential collaborations during the visit.
Bill Waugh of Colorado Springs stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Waugh over Labor Day weekend. He was en route to Abilene Texas where he studies at Abilene Christian College.
Mr and Mrs A L Harle hosted Mr and Mrs O D Smith and their Seattle family last week. Mrs Harle spent four days in hospital recovering from a fall at the Harle grocery store.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Uhlich of Pueblo and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rust with their son of Adam Dale were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williamson over Labor Day.
Mr and Mrs Pierce Powers of Walnut Creek California visit Mrs Powers parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarboro in Stonewall and see other relatives in Ada during a family trip.
Mrs. Lora Lee Martin of Tulsa died last week after an illness of six months. She was a sister of Mrs. C. E. Wood. Attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Wood and son Myrl, Mrs. Lillian Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bolen. Visitors to C. E. Wood included Mr. and Mrs. Willie James with children from Latta and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood with children from Alma.
Mr and Mrs Lee Stewart and children from Sterling Colorado visited his parents Homer and the Mrs Stewart from Wednesday to Monday. A Sunday dinner brought together Carol and Douglas Stewart Bill Mays and son Joey Thurman Heck and children Caroline Sue Thurman Jr and Dennis Lee Tupelo. Beau Twain and wife from Nacona Texas joined for a day, longtime neighbors of the Stewarts.
Mr and Mrs Milton Avery of Holdenville visited with the Stewarts Monday during their Wyoming years ago trip and stayed for tea and chats.
Mrs. Fred McKeel and daughter Margaret hosted Lonnie Wise and family. Weekend visitors included Emmett Wise of Mineola Kansas and Leonard Wise of Stratford.
Mrs Stella Cradduck was admitted to Ada hospital on Monday for surgery.
Brother Fagen Flowers pastor of the Assembly of God Church reported missing his chickens. The situation ended with the capture of a mother mink, and five young minks orphaned at the time are being hand raised by the Flowers family.
Mrs Aline Hathaway of Canyon Texas visits her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Lilliard over the holiday weekend. She has been living in Borger while attending Junior College but moved back to Canyon to complete her degree at West Texas State College majoring in music. Mr and Mrs Lilliard spent Sunday with cousins Mr and Mrs Otis Harris and Mr and Mrs Oness Johnson. The piece ends with a joke about a plaster hen in the front yard.
Mr and Mrs J D Boles and family of Pickett visited J S Jackson and family Sunday sources indicate a social call between local households with no further events noted.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Bullard and Mr and Mrs L E Davis of Ada visited Lula cemetery Sunday to view a newly placed marker at the grave of W W Armstrong father of Mrs Bullard and Mrs Davis.
Freddie May is at a Webco drilling site in Drum while his wife stays with his parents Mr and Mrs Raford May in Stonewall and works at Weems grocery in Ada. Mr and Mrs Lee Miller and their sons of Spaulding visited the May family on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ritchie return to East Central this week as seniors after a business trip to Stratford. He majors in speech while she pursues domestic science.
George Graham pleaded guilty to public drunkenness before Justice Bert E. Ratliff. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs or 14.75, posted bond, and is ordered to appear again on October 10. E. T. Miers was the arresting officer.
Russell Taylor Aday entered a guilty plea to reckless driving in county court for the August 21 charge. He was fined $10 plus court costs totaling $26.15, which he paid.
The federal government will contribute 17 500 dollars for a new 51 by 96 foot schoolhouse serving 19 Indian students. Ahloso will offer grades one through eight with five teachers and 105 enrollment this year, as plans by Hudgins Thompson Ball and Associates proceed.
Tulsa State Fair officials anticipate one of the largest seven day shows in the Oil Capital with record prize money totaling 83 216 dollars. Highlights include the 9 000 National Magic Empire Hereford Show and a National Junior Tractor Operators Contest with 12 000 in prizes and a 1 500 top prize. The event features open class beef prizes, dairy and swine divisions, junior auction income, and a Women of the Year program plus new contests for corn bread and a two person quilting bee.
Visitors in the name of Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Sunday included Luetta Sue Brooks of Ada and a long list of relatives from Savanna Tupelo Stonewall Velma and Centrahoma. Mrs Smith remains until Wednesday night with Mary Sue and others. Visitors Thursday and Friday at the Jake Johnston home included Mrs Williams Treas Fortner and Mr and Mrs Warren.
Mr and Mrs Arvel Brown and their children visited Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston recently in a brief social item highlighting family greetings and local ties.
Pat Holman Ada Jean Skaggs and Barbara Stonecipher visited on Saturday with Mary Sue Johnston.
Ada Jean Skaggs spent Saturday night with Pat Holman in a social gathering. The report notes their presence together during evening activities.
Mary Sue Johnston spent Saturday night with Barbara Stone according to the fragmentary report. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Mary Sue Johnston Barbara Stonecipher Ada Jean Skaggs and Pat Holman went horseback riding Sunday in a community outing.
Jeannie Cooper and Tawana Lillard stayed Sunday night with Peggy and Molly Ann Johnston. Mr and Mrs Bob Johnston and their children of Choctaw visited Sunday and Monday with his parents, Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston.
Mrs. Jean Johnston of Choctaw and Mrs. Edna Johnston visited Monday with Mrs. Virgie Johnston.
Mrs D R Clifford along with Donnie and Ronnie visited Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and Linda in Ada on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Lee Cross of Centraloma visited Thursday with his niece Mrs Lois Clifford.
Mrs Lois Clifford and family visit with Mr and Mrs Lee Cross Mrs Stella Cross and others in Centrahoma Friday evening. The group included Helen John Dickie Donnie and Ronnie.
Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat and their son Buddy had been visiting and working in California for three months and returned home on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Billohnston and children of Stonewall visited Sunday with his brother Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston and his parents Mr and Mrs R E Johnston.
John Royce Johnston of Pauls Valley visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnston and sister Mary Sue Tuesday.
Harland Stonecipher of Tupelo visited Mr and Mrs Jake John ston Tuesday evening and shared time at their home.
Tupelo and Lula Schools closed Friday for a cotton picking schedule. Lula School will be out eight weeks while students assist with harvest duties.
Mrs Cordie Davis of Union Valley visited Saturday with her sister, sharing news and catching up on family doings.
Bill Wilborn visited Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Johnston Friday afternoon, continuing social correspondence in the community circle.
Mrs. Grace Harbin returned home after visiting her son in Allen. She underwent an operation and is progressing well.
Mrs. Helen Phares of Tupelo visited her aunt, Mrs. Grace Harbin, on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Addie Maxberry of Ada visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks Monday evening, sharing light conversation and hospitality.
Patsy Fortner Lefty Glover and Helen Clifford visited Ada friend Luetta Brooks for her 18th birthday. They baked a cake and served soda pop before she arrived from work. Phyllis Misenhimer and Sharon McGuire also stopped by to wish her well.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Misenhimer and Phyllis Lawanda Billye and William of Ada visit Mr. and Mrs. John Harden. Also Mrs. Beulah Haskins of Shafter California joins the visit at Sun.
Phyllis Misenhimer of Ada visited Patsy Fortner Lefty Glover and Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope Sunday evening in a small local social note highlighting neighborhood visits.
Luetta Brooks of Ada visits her cousin Patsy Fortner on Sunday according to local notes from the community column.
Billie Misenhimer of Ada visited her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. John Harden Saturday night. She called on Lefty Glover Patsy Fortner and Helen Clifford Saturday evening.
Monetta Brooks of Velmar visited Lefty Glover on Saturday evening and spent time with her cousin Patsy Fortner on Saturday and Sunday.
Lefty Glover and Helen Clifford visited their friend Phyllis Misenheimer of Ada Monday evening.
Patsy Fortner Lefty Glover and Helen Clifford visited Helen's sister Mrs Donald Brooks Mr Brooks and Linda in Ada on Monday.
Luetta Brooks of Ada and Helen Clifford visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Rolien Duncan on Monday night.
The Willard School P T A Council held a morning meeting to hear the Clear Boggy Dam proposal presented by Mrs. David C. Ramsay of the Citizens Water Committee. After discussion, petitions were handed to members to gain support signatures for Ada City Council submission. Attending were Willard P T A Council officers and committee chairs including Hicks Smith, William Wurtz, Dolph Brown, Ray A Northrip, Harold Blackburn, Robert Horton and Paul Alford.
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