Debating Worth While Yet Some Arguments Detract
The piece argues that not all dispute matters and some debates waste energy. It cites David Lawrence on Stevenson, air power talk with General Twining, and J B Priestly’s critique of Southwestern Americans. It ends noting both sides have valid points amid heated rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Carnegie
David Lawrence
Adlai Stevenson
Lawrence
United States
Russia
America
General Twining
J. B. Priestly
Dallas
Southwest
Buzz
Fashion Contrasts Taste Clash With Everyday Chores
A columnist muses on women choosing high fashion for routine tasks like grocery shopping. The piece notes the incongruity of wearing slinky crepe, transparent heels, and gaudy jewelry while carrying a sack of potatoes, questioning practicality versus occasion.
Reluctant Buyer Delivers Taxing Car Debt Tale
A Pontotoc County man spoke to a used car salesman and explained he cannot buy a new car now. He is still paying installments on the trade in, is behind on two payments, and currently owes on a car he swapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Judges Back Miss America Win Amid Southern Scuffle
An editorial notes agreement with the judges on the Miss America winner amid a South Carolina brawl. It contends a man who could resist the controversy lacks sensitivity to be a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Cedar Grove church hosts all day meeting with noon dinner
The Cedar Grove church announces an all day meeting on Sunday September 30 with dinner served at noon. Singers and the public are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Eddie Cantor's Bowery debut in 1910 hailed
Eddie Cantor made his first stage appearance in 1910 at the Bowery Theater with a salary of five dollars a week. The brief note marks the early career milestone of the performer who would rise in vaudeville and film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Cantor
Bowery Theater
FFA Chapters Contest Winners Recognized in Ada Event
Judges included Dwight Peck Calvin ag teacher field crops J W Coleman Wynnewood dairy and livestock Cager Hisan Jr tractor driving. Winners received plaques from Gem Credit Jewelers Ada and Theimer Implement Co Ada provided the tractor. High individuals were Poultry Charles Stonecipher Vanoss Field crops Paul Pedersen Vanoss Dairy Thurman Stephens Roff Livestock Eldon Lee Latta Tractor driving Steve Dilbeck Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Peck
Calvin Ag
J. W. Coleman
Wynnewood
Cager Hisan Jr
Gem Credit Jewelers
Ada
Theimer Implement Co
Vanoss
Roff
Latta
Allen
Charles Stonecipher
Paul Pedersen
Thurman Stephens
Eldon Lee
Steve Dilbeck
The School Bus Driver Who Never Takes The Bus For Granted
Wilson, a veteran school bus driver, recalls four daily railroad crossings and a near miss when brake fluid leaked on Frisco tracks. He emphasizes the heavy responsibility of transporting children and his 13 accident-free years, despite doubts from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Local Visitors Reported In Vaness Ardmore and Stratford
Mrs Dale Melton visited a Vaness school Tuesday morning. S W Escoe called on C A Whitaker Tuesday morning. Jerry Pennington from Parish Chapel visited Harrell Pennington Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy with Mr and Mrs Newt Jervis of Stratford made a business trip to Ardmore Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
Vaness
Jerry Pennington
Harrell Pennington
Marvin McCurdy
Newt Jervis
Stratford
Ardmore
Oklahoma City trip highlights Gaar Corner Home Demonstration
Joe Anderson traveled to Oklahoma City on business. The Gaar Corner Home Demonstration Club met at the church with four members filing roll call on a new food product they have used. Demonstrations covered new market foods and a homemade mix. Plans were finalized for a fair exhibit with present members Mrs. Inez Pennington, Mrs. Verna McCurdy, Mrs. Estella Cox, and Mrs. Jeffie Maddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Anderson
Oklahoma City
Gaar Corner
Inez Pennington
Verna McCurdy
Estella Cox
Jeffie Maddox
Whittakers Visit Ada Friends Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs C A Whittaker visited friends and relatives in Ada on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. A. Whittaker
Ada
Dinner guests include Mr and Mrs Pat Gallup
Mr N L Hensley and wife with children Marsha and Gary shared a Wednesday night dinner with Mr and Mrs Pat Gallup and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Hensley
Marsha and
Gary
Pat Gallup
Mrs Mollie Daggs and Skeet Visit Ada Residents
Mrs Mollie Daggs and Skeet with Mrs Sarah Sweeney of Ada visited Mr and Mrs S W Escue Saturday staying for an informal call and chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Daggs
Skeet
Sarah Sweeney
Ada
Mrs
S. W. Escue
Ada teachers' meeting attendance noted for N L Hensley
N L Hensley attended a teachers meeting in Ada on Thursday, reflecting participation in local education affairs. The report highlights engagement in school governance and professional development within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Hensley
Ada
Visitors from Ada Stop by Whit Takers
Recent visitors of the C. A. Whit takers included Loris Davis Davie Davis Zelma McGraw and Joe Lee Whittaker of Ada. Mr and Mrs N L Hensley Marsha and Gary transacted business in Ada Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Whittakers
Loris Davis
Davie Davis
Zelma McGraw
Joe Lee Whittaker
Ada
N. L. Hensley
Marsha
Gary
Whitakker couple visits parents in town over weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Whittaker of Tulsa spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Whittaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Whittaker
Tulsa
Mrs. C. A. Whittaker
Pennington Visit to Ada Family Reported
Mrs. Clariece Pennington and Harrell Gene Pennington with Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roberts and family in Ada on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clariece Pennington
Harrell Gene
Inez Pennington
Amos Roberts
Ada
Horsley Visit Noted in Oklahoma City on Wednesday
Claude Horsley appeared in Oklahoma City on Wednesday marking a brief public engagement and local activity tied to his schedule in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Horsley
Oklahoma City
Money Recovery Suit Dismissed in Pontotoc Coal Counties
Charles W. Tune and Tune-Baker Real Estate Agency sued W. S. Satterfield et al for recovery of a $1,875 commission on a $37,500 sale of property in Pontotoc and Coal counties. The case was dismissed at the plaintiffs' cost after court proceedings aided by attorney Harvey Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Tune
Tune-Baker Real Estate Agency
W. S. Satterfield
C. Knott
Raymond Robbins, 55, Dies at Home in Ada
Raymond F. Robbins 55 died Thursday morning at his Pecan Grove home. Funeral services pending with Criswell Funeral Home. Survived by wife Donnie. daughters Ollie Mae Fulton and Barbara Casady. sons Alen and Floyd. brother Leo Robbins. sisters Willard Pitts Helen Brown of Chino California Marjorie Soutee of Roff and Sylvia Brantley of Aca. six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond F. Robbins
Pecan Grove
Criswell Funeral Home
Donnie
Ollie Mae Fulton
Barbara Casady
Ada
Alen
Floyd
Leo Robbins
Willard Pitts
Helen Brown
Chino
Calif
Marjorie Soutee
Roff
Sylvia Brantley
Aca
Market declines as trading stays cautious in New York
The stock market fell again with quiet afternoon trading. Losses ranged from fractions to about two points as building materials, motors and rails outperformed, while other sectors slipped. After yesterday’s late selloff, the market logged its ninth loss in ten sessions with volume near 2.1 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Okla City Livestock Prices Amid Packing Workers Strike
Oklahoma City report shows cattle values mostly steady to weak as 2,500 head move through. Cows and calves ease while bulls hold. Hogs firm to higher with 200-240 lb butchers at 16.00-17.00 and lighter weights near 15.00-16.25. sows around 12.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
USDA
Oklahoma City release of state agricultural prices
The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture reports prices for commodities including wheat No 1 hard trading around 2.00 to 2.08 per bushel with local town quotes. broilers No 1 steady at 17 to 17 1?2 fob. hens No 1 steady with 8 1?2 to 12 1?4. eggs undertone slightly weaker with varied city quotes. butterfat No 1 steady with multiple town quotes around 50 to 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Board of Agriculture Today
Frederick
Hennessey
Alva
Bison
el Reno
Enid
Kingfisher
Medford
Yukon
Hobart
Vici
Blackwell
Clinton
Guyman
Hooker
Broilers
F.o.b
Muskogee
Tulsa
Vinita
Laverne
Woodward
Elk City
Watonga
Pauls Valley
Lawton
Death Comes Thursday to R. F. Robbins
Raymond F. Robbins 55 a leading Pontotoc County farmer died Thursday morning at his Pecan Grove home after a ten year heart condition. Survived by wife, two daughters, two sons, six grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, and a host of relatives. funeral arrangements by Criswell Funeral Home. He grew up in the county, won county fair corn prizes, helped organize the Farm Bureau, and was a noted sports fan.
Ada League Holds Water Forum at St Luke's Parish Hall
The Ada League annual meeting featured a water forum with all sides discussed. Mrs Harvey Price moderated while Mrs David C Ramsay and Mrs Vincent McPhee presented findings and finances from the city council. Sixty attended and questions followed with the group studying issues before action. The next event is a dinner on October 16 with national board member Mrs Waldo Stephens in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Ada League
St. Luke’s Parish Hall
Harvey Price
David C. Ramsay
Vincent McPhee
Waldo Stephens
Oklahoma City
National Board
Polio Cases Rise in Week Ended Sept 15
Public Health Service reports 956 new polio cases for the week ending Sept 15, the highest weekly total of 1956, with Illinois leading states at 107 and California 95 while Utah and South Dakota not reporting. Total for the year shows a continued decline from 1955, with 9,659 cases since April 1 and 10,726 calendar-year cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Health Service
Utah
South Dakota
Chicago
Illinois
California
Michigan
New York
Missouri
Most Typical Farm Families Win Muskogee Honors
Muskogee hosts the 41st annual free state fair with awards to 25 eastern Oklahoma farm families voted most typical. The event coincides with Muskogee Day as Donald J. Strait, assistant secretary of the Air Force, presented an outstanding cooperation award to Mayor Lyman Beard for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Department of Defense
U. S
Los Angeles
Donald J. Strait
Air Force
Lyman Beard
Ledford Pleads Guilty to Assault in Ada
Carl Ledford of Ada pleaded guilty to assault and battery at a arraignment before Justice Wilbur P. Lee. He paid a fine of ten dollars plus court costs or twenty three dollars and fifty cents. The complaint was filed by his wife Melba Ledford alleging that he whipped her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ledford
Ada
Justice of Peace
Wilbur P. Lee
Ledford
Melba Ledford
Macaroons Topped Before Baking With Sweet Add-Ons
Baker suggests adding chocolate sprinkles glazed pineapple pieces cherries or small pecans to macaroons before baking for extra flavor and texture.
Cull Non-Laying Hens to Cut Feed Costs
A farm decision to remove non-laying hens from the flock aims to reduce feed consumption and lower operating costs. The move prioritizes productive birds, potentially boosting overall efficiency and output.
New Hormone Pellets Boost Steers Weight Gain
A Michigan State University study presented at the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association meeting finds Synovex implants of progesterone and estradiol raise yearling steer average daily gain to 3.03 pounds from 2.64 and 2.30 in comparison groups. Feed efficiency improved as implanted steers used less feed per 100 pounds of gain. One implantation lasts about 150 days using six pellets per cartridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
R. J. Deans
Michigan State University
Department of Animal Husbandry
Deans
Falls Drownings Drive Oklahoma August Fatalities
Falls and drownings accounted for the bulk of 43 non traffic fatalities in Oklahoma in August. Dr. DeWitt Hunt notes 11 drownings and about 11 falls, seven at home, making August the second busiest month of the year for non highway deaths. Through August total non highway fatalities reach 319 versus 286 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Oklahoma
DeWitt Hunt
A&m
Fire safety tip for tractors with mounted extinguisher
Keep a fire extinguisher mounted on your tractor where it will be handy for quick access. Regularly check the unit, ensure it is reachable from the driver seat, and replace after use or if the gauge indicates a low charge.
Salk Vaccine Cuts Polio In Oklahoma State
Oklahoma health officials report only eight of 537000 children contracted polio after Salk vaccines this year. Dr Grady Mathews notes five had one shot. Total polio cases reach 163 with two deaths this year versus four last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Grady Mathews
Mathews
Younger Churchill Denied Second Chance on Quiz Show
Randolph Churchill son of Sir Winston Churchill won 64 dollars on The $64,000 Question but missed the tyrannical Irish land agent's name to reach 128 dollars. Hal March ruled he could not continue and producers overruled, saying he had ample opportunity to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Randolph Churchill
Winston Churchill
Britain
Churchill
Ireland
CBS
Hal March
Driver Fined for Improper Left Turn in Fitts Town
Fred Warren Graham of Fitts town was fined one dollar plus court costs or ten dollars total after a Wednesday court appearance. Justice Bert Rat Aubrey Mitchell. State highway patrolman noted the offense occurred as Graham began turning into his driveway to his place of business in Fittstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warren Graham
Fittstown
Justice of Peace
Bert E. Rat Aubrey A. Mitchell
Graham
Vanoss FFA Teams Sweep County Fair Judging
Vanoss FFA judging teams won first in field crop judging and poultry judging and second in dairy judging at the county fair. Individual winners include Paul Pedersen and Charles Stone cipher, with other top placings for David Sutton, Lavoid Bratcher, Bill Briggs, Trett Briggs, Richard Pedersen, and David Golden. AVOC instructors W P Gallup and N L Hensley assisted. 54 members entered 152 exhibits. Teams plan to compete at Oklahoma City and Tulsa fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Ffa
Gem Credit Jewelers
Ada
Vanoss
Paul Pedersen
David Sutton
Lavoid Bratcher
Bill Briggs
Charles Stonecipher
Trett Briggs
Richard Pedersen
David Golden
Vanoss Vocational Agriculture
W. P. Gallup
N. L. Hensley
Oklahoma City
County Fair Honored. Judging Day Draws Big Crowds
County fair entries across dairy and beef cattle poultry swine sheep field crops and horticulture were judged in one day with most departments completed. Industrial Show in the Armory drew local business displays while light rain brushed the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA Weekly
First Aid Course Organizational Meeting Set at Vaness School
An organizational meeting for a First Aid course will be held at Vaness School on Tuesday September 25 at 7 30 p m. Adults and high school students are eligible. Harvey Shipman of Ada will instruct. There is no charge for the lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness School
Harvey Shipman
Ada
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Indian Territory
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Farm Bureau
Southeastern Oklahoma
Olen
Phil Dew
Women Voter League
Ada League of Women Voters
Center
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Syntex
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Ada Community Chest
Ada Kiwanis Club
Community Chest
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Johnsons
Johnson
Younger Churchill
Vanoss News
W. T. Galaway
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