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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
2
A postcard style column discusses political campaign claims and the origins of party symbols. It cites Thomas Nast and the evolution from donkey to elephant and rooster to eagle, then shifts to reflections on coffee flavor, football in education, and modern media ads shaping desires.
Voters are reminded that the final registration day is Friday October 26.38. County registrant J.T. Murphy notes a new registration is planned for four precincts Country Club Jesse Steedman and Union Valley.
The Oakman homecoming honored long-time residents and remembered those who have died since 1952. Winfred Berryman of Norwalk led attendees from California, with prayers, songs, and reminiscences by Rev. Delbert Akins and local families. Attendees from Ada, Esteline, Parnell, and Happyland joined others from Adaville to Hastings in a mood of nostalgia and community.
The community organized the lunchroom with cleaned tables and orderly setup. Women cleanup crew ensured the space was ready while Oma Enlos, principal, and teacher Mrs. Lela Rose supervised. Residents contributed dishes and utensils for the event.
Frisco women Emily Hisaw and Agnes Patton helped at a farm sale and on the drill. Hisaw recalled learning to run the drill under supervision while being asked to operate the tractor wheel. Patton chose the drill over hauling grain as they discussed work options and tasks.
Ahloso residents share visits from Clarence Odom and relatives in Arlington while many attend church activities at the First Baptist Church. A birthday party honors Mrs Lucy Boudreaux. Local families visit Ada, Oklahoma City, and Union Valley, with reports of deer hunting trips and Halloween planning. Stonewall High School games end with girls 39 19 and boys 40 52 as the town notes community activities.
The report notes Abloso will travel to Stonewall for a return game Tuesday evening amid updates on local events. It mentions Ruby Manz being sick this week and lists families who shared Sunday dinner at the Cecil Jacksons with names including Penrods McNutt and Wright. A birthday party in the first grade room honored Miss Cantrell and Debra Wright with Halloween cookies, pop, and masks provided by mothers.
More than 20 guests gathered last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Van Harlin. After two games, Mrs. Wilma Byrd demonstrated tanley products. Punch and cookies were served by Harlin assisted by several relatives. Various attendees named include Ruth Sandy Debora Coll Jean Jackson Ray Miller Ann Minds Phillips Lee Miller Dave Roberts Rena Rogers and others as quilting plans and visits followed.
In Eunice New Mexico Mr and Mrs William McLish and Mr and Mrs Leonard Higgs hosted families while in Tonnes City Mr and Mrs Stanley Sanders entertained. On the way home visitors stopped in Denver City to see Mr and Mrs con Adame. Buck Garrett and R D Williams shared Sunday time. Gas thefts worry W E Winton and Carl Braun as tractors lose fuel overnight. JoAnn Kix reports American Royal fun. Pleasant Hill school resumes after repairs. A grandfather forgets his granddaughter's name after a birth at Valley View Hospital. Rain brings relief yet damages alfalfa hay on Reynes ranch. Patricia Fern visits Ada for eye care. Mrs Emma Richardson returns home from Stonewall after a fall. Hoskins on Trackenburg lease takes a two week vacation. Oats sown on Gravey Wells land show growth. Mrs Homer Stevenson returns from Oklahoma City hospital with planned treatments.
Mrs Adela Jones visited in McAlester with Mr and Mrs Dale Wander. Mrs A Berger shopped in Ada and visited Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and Tresa. Charley Chambers and children Sonny and Jeanene from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his father S D Chambers. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Boyd Ponder and Mrs Marion Haverty of Chambers. Silverton Texas visitors Mrs Haverty and sons Lee and Rey Miller. Mr and Mrs A M Pharr spent Sunday in Union Valley with cousins Mr and Mrs Walter Thompson. The Thompsons and guests Mr and Mrs George Alford of Joseph Oregon visited the Pharrs as they travel to New Mexico and Portland to visit son Clebert. Bob Moyer and children of Gage were in Jesse Saturday. John Delaney and wife of Konawa spent Sunday with Vernon Gasaway. Lee Parish and Tresa of Ada spent weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Berger. Mrs Glen Cornell and Mrs Carl Solomon of Roff spent weekend in Altus with Mr and Mrs Leonard Solomon and children. Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Mrs Iwin Collins shopped in Ada Friday. Arnold Jones of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Boyd Ponder Saturday. Mrs Glen Cornell hosted a Stanley party Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Simon Patton, famed as a fixer upper, fails to reassemble a farm tractor after dismantling it. While husband Mr. Patton seeks parts and assistance, she insists on cleaning components and attempts to fit a short gas line and missing piece. Neighbors note the chaotic repair ends with her self-deprecation as ex Mrs Fixit.
Mrs B RB Berry and a string of local names appear in school pictures and sick lists. The superintendent’s honor roll includes Mary Jo Gassway. First Aid Class in Vaness, led by Harvey Shipman, progresses with many attendees including Polly Macauley and A A Neel. Clifton celebrates 13th birthday. Ada visitors Myers and Jerry stop by. Glen Cornell enjoys a two week home vacation.
Mrs Kenneth Cole and children from Connerville spent Thursday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Oren Garrett. Visitors included Tom Grove and family May McCracken John Baty from California Lilian Morris Nova Reed Reed andvari Ray Helen Morris Betty Magar Leroy Grove and families Clara Fike and Tucker guests of N C Garrett over the weekend. R J Delozier and girls of Westview Buck Owens and children moved to Beaver. Mrs Delozier and Mrs Owens were Marie and Nadine Fike. Their mother Clara Fike plans to visit next week J T Johnson and son Dewayne of Duncan visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Johnson and Mrs Hill
A fragmented note claims O. T Maxey's herd of 37 cows produced 220000 pounds per month, while a 210000 pound cow feed study from the U S Department of Agriculture hints at larger potential. The Maxey herd reportedly yields 22000 pounds monthly per cow?
Ada readers report a slight weekend delay as families visit and discuss home repairs while Center Community Church holds services through the week led by evangelists from California. Several residents share news of health, visitors, and local gatherings including a family reunion at Homer Reed's place and a rain welcomed despite partial drought.
Oklahoma City livestock sale ranges show cattle steady to higher with cows strengthening and stockers slow. Slaughter steers around 18.00, calves 12.00 to 17.00, hogs 14.75 to 16.25 for various grades, sheep and lambs slower with slaughter lambs 15.00 to 18.00 and feeder lambs 15.00 to 16.00.
Ed Merrick of the University of Richmond hopes to field a winning football team for a fourth consecutive year. If achieved, he would become the first Spider coach since 1940 to guide a squad to four straight winning seasons.
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