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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues the Ada county fair serves farmers and stockmen as professionals gathering to exchange knowledge. It likens the event to a chamber of commerce for practitioners, noting exhibitors attend for serious industry focus rather than general public entertainment.
Washington Irving rode with rangers from Fort Gibson in 1832 and wrote A Tour on the Prairies. The new Norman edition from University of Oklahoma Press features an intro by John Francis McDermott. The travelogue details wild Oklahoma, hunting, and frontier life with vivid scenes and a vivid narrator.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Johnston of Pauls Valley take a Los Angeles visit then tour Catalina Island by air and sea. An amphibian flight over the island reveals wildlife and a glass bottom boat shows vivid fish and lighted waters. The couple returns with photos and stories of the trip.
Lois Rhynes and family along with Bobby Graham and Inez Graham visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally on Monday.
Raymond Teel visits with the Rose Witcher families in Texas. Elbert Moss and Karl Moss host relatives while Elwanda McFarland of Latta visits Yvonne Little over the weekend.
A survey of the book of Revelation, its late acceptance into the canon, and the varied scholarly opinions from Luther Zwingli and Calvin. It explains Revelation as symbolic and difficult to interpret, notes the seven letters to Asia Minor, and emphasizes that true churches endure by keeping faith and love.
Wayne Cope 21 of Ada weds Minnie Hardin 17 of Ada. Robert Ray Frantz 19 of Ada weds Birtie Jones 18 of Ada. John W. Estes 24 of Ada weds Car ole Morgan 18 of Hartshorne. Billy Blackburn 22 of Stratford weds Patricia Redman 20 of Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Alexander traveled to Oklahoma City Thursday to see Mrs. M. C. Alexander and other relatives. J. W. Jumper of McAlester and family visited Homer Jumper and kin last week. Susan Whitwell hosted her grandson and the Lewis Whitwells from Longview Texas over the weekend.
Miss Joyce Timmons left for Oklahoma City Monday and traveled to She City Tuesday for training at Bainbridge Maryland.
Joe Wayne Howell and Tony Corbin left for college Monday and enrolled at A&M College at Stillwater. The C. H. Lees host houseguests this week, their daughter Mrs. Pat Lobaugh, and daughters of Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Troy Sherrell of Stonewall spent Friday with her sister Mrs. Homer Jumper and the pair spent the day canning apples in the sister’s home.
Mrs. Pearl Davis of Weleetka spent time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J F Johnson and Paul last week. Several attended the McAlester rodeo. Ardain Cole and son visited Duncan and Bill Nabors, then returned. Multiple Deleplain family members and Mrs. Ray Stevens visited Doc Bennett at Savanna. Mrs. Bennett is Carol Deleplain, daughter of the Deleplans. Hazel Wilson ill at home under doctor care. Walter Graper travelled to Oklahoma City Friday for electrical distribution supplies.
Heard L B Lackey and Freelin Howell began a whirling contest on Lackey’s porch at the store. They may be competing with George Driver who sits near Trammell’s Lumber office.
In a recent column a granddaughter of C. W. Bland was misidentified. The correct name is Etta Francis. Over the weekend Bert Hursh and wife visited in Goldsmith Texas with their son Kenneth Hursh and family. Ronnie Stone and Patsy Thompson welcomed a baby daughter born August 28 at Valley View Hospital. Patsy Thompson is a McLish High School graduate. Rev Dean Miller and his wife spent Friday night with her parents H B Turner and wife.
Preston Timmons, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas, arrived home Saturday night for a 10 day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs. [unreadable surname]. The brief note highlights his homecoming from military service.
Charley Timmons and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Johnson left Saturday for Great Bend Kansas to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Miller and sons. Mrs. Miller is the former Helen Johnson.
Mrs. W. A. Glenn visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bond in Coal Gate last Tuesday, staying for a time with family.
Howard Lackey of Eastern State College Wilburton spent weekend with L. B. Lackey family. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Browers and children of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lackey Jr. and son, Mrs. Jennings and her granddaughters Glenda and Susie Ann Jennings of County Line. Lelia Mae Wyche from Ada came home for vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Cherry and daughter Debra visited relatives in Goshen Ark over Labor Day weekend.
The WMU of the Baptist Church met Wednesday for a day of prayer for state missions. Thursday the ladies attended an associational WMU Rally at Latta with attendees including Mrs. B. B. Ryan Mrs. Sam Winters Mrs. J. P. Haines Mrs. Max Philp and Mrs. Ben Weaver.
The Joy Sunday School Class met Friday at Mrs. Elsa Weaver's home for a business session. Grace Downs was elected president and Maxine Harris vice president with Polly Jordan as secretary and June Griffin and Elease Lax ton as group leaders. Refreshments were served to a small group including Elsa Weaver and Grace Downs. Nearby visits include Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Glover and family in Oklahoma City and Donald Logan's family, with the Logan infant released from a local hospital. Donny Skeith and Eldon Flinn departed for Stillwater to attend A&M College. Brenda Kay and Karen Sue Hursh will visit grandparents Bert and Mrs. Hursh for a couple weeks.
Mr and Mrs Charley Bigham and their daughter came home Monday night after a two weeks trip to California.
Sunday School and church attendance at Union Hill were down. The Reds hold a slim lead as visitors included Lawrence Poin dexter and multiple Teels. Ada hosted a Sunday School Rally at First Baptist with many attendees. Baptismal services were held at Trinity Baptist Church at 2 30 p.m. Rev Cunningham baptized Myra Nell Garrett and Larry Wayne Cunningham.
Mr and Mrs Bud Jones visited Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes Monday night. Mr Kirkes is much improved.
Robert Bolin returned to Valley View Hospital last week. Kay Tilley of Ada visited her sister Mrs. Lela Richardson Saturday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen McNealy of Maysville visited Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Agee and Glenn last week.
Tandy Handy of Checotah and Mr. and Mrs Otis Webb visited Mr. and Mrs John Sweeney and Norma and Keith Friday. Emmett Agee then visited Mr. and Mrs Doyle Moss and Mr. and Mrs Elbert Moss of Lemesa Tex last week.
Mr and Mrs Otis Webb traveled to Colorado to visit Mr and Mrs Hubert Simpkins a brother of Mrs Webb.
Rev and Mrs Frank Cunning ham visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes and Mr and Mrs Bud Jones Saturday.
George Simpkins of Durant and his son George Edward stationed at San Antonio Texas visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney Norma and Keith on Sunday.
Grandell Delozier of Westview visited Bobby Graham on Saturday, sharing time together.
Mr and Mrs Henry Goodson and family Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Mr and Mrs George Collins and Bobby Joe and Mrs Nora Rover attended the rodeo at McAlester Thursday night. They were all invited to a delicious barbecue supper on the warden's lawn.
Visitors included Mr and Mrs Emma Bolin Janell Euel and Judy Gary and Wayne McAnally and Mr and Mrs Tommie Agee in a recent call list.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne and Bud Jones visited W J Jones Friday night in a small family gathering noted by relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Teel visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Audie Teel and family.
Mrs. Alice Berryman of Monte Bella California with several companions visited Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. Pat French of Nowata called on Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Garrett and Myra Nell. Elbert Simpkins and family from Ada paid calls on Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simpkins Sunday.
The text notes a visit by a family from Odessa, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. George Collins, Bobby Joe, and Mrs. Nora Roper during the prior week.
Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson along with Darrel Roger Terry and Gaylon and Mrs Carline McNutt and family have returned home after a two week visit with Leroy Bailes and family and Art Bosterder and Pam of California and Cecil Crockett and family of Oregon.
Mr and Mrs Olen Henderson of Egypt announce the birth of a daughter at Valley View Hospital at 1 p m on Monday September 10 The mother Sue Stevens from Latta is the baby’s grandmother and the Hendersons celebrate the new arrival.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran with Helen Allen and Junior visited Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood recently in a simple social call.
Mrs. Sutterfield of Ada, Mrs. Pat McAnally and family are noted in a local notices segment. The fragment highlights regional residents and household mentions within a community update.
Mr and Mrs Judd Hancock and Mr and Mrs Earl Rose traveled to McAlester Saturday night for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bud Jones hosted a Sunday gathering that included Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Wayne Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham W J Jones John Duckworth Cleb Agee Larry Cunningham Don Newby and others.
Barbara Jones and Don Newby shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Raymond Teel at their home. The gathering included warm conversation and a casual family meal.
At the school on Monday a crew of five, including J. B. Jones John Sweeney Butch Bolin John Duckworth and Lindell Archer, spent the day assembling tables and benches in preparation for the new hot lunch program set to begin by October first.
A come and go shower for the school lunch room is planned for Tuesday night September 18. Everyone is invited to call between 7 30 and 9 pm. Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham, Mrs Glenn Braden, Tony and Janet visited the Jones family Saturday. Mr and Mrs H J Horton, Mrs Johnnie Soward and Mickey visited the Collins family and Bobby and Mrs Nora Roper Friday.
The Goodneighbor Club met with Mrs. Thaddeus Smith on Wednesday September 5. Mrs. Elva Kemp opened with prayer and a new member Mrs. Delozier attended for the first time. Others present were Mrs. Ina Haines Mrs. Elva Kemp Mrs. Betty Cunningham Mrs. Lula Keeling Mrs. Emma Cassady Mrs. Thaddeus Smith and Georgia Lou. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Daisy Binion's home.
Mrs Daisy Golden and Mrs Vance Price visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes on Saturday and Sunday in a local social note.
A quiet figure prompts heated reaction as critics argue over silence and consequences. The debate centers on accountability and the impact of restrained speech on public discourse.
A concise saying notes that vented anger leads to poor outcomes and poor outcomes for the person and those around them. The adage links emotional control to better judgment and safer results.
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