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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1956
Page
4
A reflective essay argues the brain and other organs fall into disuse and atrophy. It laments dependence on technology and experts, predicting the brain may vanish like the appendix as schools media and government rely more on machines and routine guidance.
A sermon reflects on Revelation and the Bible notion of Come as a call from Spirit and Bride to seek closeness with God. It contrasts inviting grace with human responsibility, noting God leaves the coming to individuals and urges universal availability through the Church.
Well baby conferences and immunization clinics are held in Allen City Hall on the 4th Tuesday at 9 30 a m in Kallihoma at the school building on the 3rd Tuesday at 9 30 a m in Roff at the clubhouse on the 1st Thursday at 10 a m and in Vaness at the Baptist church on the 2nd Thursday at 10 a m.
Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Pharr’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Foster and daughters of Seminole, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Pharr of Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hackler of Seminole, James Tacket of Fittstown, and Mr. and Mrs. Buck Garrett and children of East Jesse.
The Jesse Community Club met on Thursday to schedule a gathering on October 4 at the school. Members will assemble quilt blocks for Mrs. Van Harlin.
Mrs. George Barrett hosted a birthday dinner Sunday after church. Her daughter Mrs Charles Whittington and Mrs Huck Whittington joined both Whittington families for a celebratory meal in her honor.
Ike and Leonard Barrett of Hanford California visit Ike Barrett's sister Mrs Jenny Duty in Pontotoc. George Barrett spends Sunday with them before the Californians depart for home. Mrs Duty is very ill.
Troy Sherrell was taken to Valley View a week ago Tuesday after suffering a coronary occlusion. He has been under an oxygen tent most of the time while his immediate family was sent for. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robertson of Abilene and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sherrell of Ozona have returned home after visiting him.
Mrs Wesley Vanhoutean of Tulsa suffered a light stroke weeks ago but improved enough to be in Jesse last week to handle business. She was the guest of her sister Mrs Van Harlin while there.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Holland visited from Fort Worth to assist Ed and Mrs Holland with a weekend move. The planned relocation was completed, and neighbors can now call the family at the new house for visits from friends who have moved in recent weeks.
Terry Harlin argues that only the most hard-hearted parents would force a boy to attend school during the World Series. He is a fifth grader with dreams of the big leagues. Mrs. J. A. Chapman of Atoka returns home after a week with her daughter Mrs. A. M. Pharr.
George Barrett killed four skunks after repeated raids on his hen house and also chased raiders from the C. P. Wade roost. Sunday night Lee Pharr’s dogs tussled with one at his back door.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Nix chaperoned a group of girls to the M Y F district rally in Ardmore Saturday night. Delegates included Joan Nix from Pleasant Hill church Linda Thompson and Donna Sue Stevenson from Fittstown church and Janet Nix. They visited cousin Mrs Al Ringer during the rally. Joan attended the sub district meeting Monday evening.
Mrs. Ray Miller and daughter Ann visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller at Spaulding from Friday until Monday. Larry Joe Miller joined them for the trip home.
Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts and son Dwight visited Mrs Barlow Stinson and family in Chickasha on Sunday. Mrs Stinson, sister of Mrs Roberts, recently sustained a broken arm that is not healing satisfactorily.
Pastures and water depleted by heat force cattlemen to shed parts of their herds while hoping for relief. Some feed hay already stockpiled as a short alfalfa crop due to aphid infestation. Louis McDonald stands out for harvesting 3000 bales of sericea hay sold at his sale.
The Claude Thompson estate sale Saturday drew many attendees including out of state buyers. The dispersal of his herd of fine registered Milking Shorthorns, built up over years, appeared nearly as tragic to neighbors as Thompson’s untimely death.
Dust coats engine houses and equipment on the Continental lease after days of sweeping scrubbing and polishing. Bill Whittington laments the persistent dust as supervisors from Ponca City prepare for an inspection and may expect everything to shine.
Mr and Mrs Tom Nothal take a two week vacation and expect to move into the Morgan home in Union Valley upon their return.
Stonewall area church activities list upcoming revival led by evangelist John B Cromer with pianist Sharon Brooks from Sept 30 through Oct 7. Cottage prayer meetings run nightly with nursery provided. prayer service moved to Winton home Monday.
Joe Martin and Mr Folger of the Ada Gideon Camp attended the First Methodist Church service. Martin outlined the Gideons aims and history then solicited door donations for Bible purchasing to be distributed to hotel rooms.
Rev. Ronald Ritchie leads district church efforts in Ada and Seminole to boost World Wide Communion Day attendance on the first Sunday in October. He seeks volunteers for the Tell Oklahoma About Christ visitation drive, noting 800 guests attended a 50th anniversary basket meal at Seminole First Methodist.
Mrs. Firmin Gibson says her father George Standridge of Stratford is better and home from the hospital following a coronary thrombosis several weeks ago.
Those from the Church of the Nazarene who attended the Assembly at Holdenville last week included Rev and Mrs Bill Ledbetter Mrs Elsie Welch and son Freddie Mrs Maggie Sawyers Mrs Keithley Royce Lee Garrett May Swindell and Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley. While in Holdenville Mr and Mrs Lilley visited a daughter Mrs Oleth Myricks and family.
A group of Free Will Baptist Church ladies held a prayer meeting at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Killian who is reported to be an invalid. The gathering occurred one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tailor of California visit Mrs. Myrtie Anderson, along with Mrs. Josie Anderson and Mrs. Emma Davis. Also visiting are Mrs. Bertie Lilley, May Swindell, Mrs. Stella Craddock and Mrs. Keithley. Mrs. Anderson remains ill.
Mrs. Ed Sallee of Covington visits her daughter Mrs. J. C. Hale for two weeks. She arrived Friday with her son Claude Sallee and his wife.
Mrs. Homer Stewart traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday to consult her eye specialist. Her next required checkup is scheduled for two months from now.
Mr and Mrs Bill Elliott and daughter Jean Ann of Chickasha spent Sunday with Mrs Elliott s parents Mr and Mrs George Elkins.
Mrs Frank Bynum and children and Mr and Mrs C B Stone drove to Ardmore Sunday and brought the Jimmy Stone family back to Tupelo to live. Jimmy left Tuesday for Oklahoma City to take his Air Force physical as a volunteer.
Mr and Mrs Bill Ledbetter and Mrs Elsie Welch visited Mrs Florence Bales in Ada Sunday after church. Mr and Mrs Virgel Shannon of Seminole spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley.
Mr and Mrs Balls Ivery moved Monday from a farm north of town to a Stonewall home owned by Mrs Myrtle Morris. Mr and Mrs Claude Cooper visited their son Rev Floyd Cooper in Calvin on Sunday. Joe Winton, son of Mr and Mrs W E Winton, was shot in the leg when a gun he was examining discharged. He rode in a car with a friend and was taken to Valley View Hospital and was reported doing nicely.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Louis Lilliard were their daughter from Wapanucka and their cousins Mr and Mrs Oness Johnson from Story.
The article explains how governments may take land for public use with necessary justification and fair compensation. It notes that private corporations serving the public may condemn property under the same rules, with court avenues for challenging offers and ensuring just compensation. It also includes local notices about windmill repair, a new baby, and families traveling for work.
Lovelady notes Mrs Bettie Parks returns after illness and visits from June Wooten of Texas and her three daughters. The club plans a fundraiser to cover gas and electric bills. Mrs Edna Boren Nora Ross and Mrs Cliff Deaton toured Ada fair grounds to collect club exhibits including a few ribbons.
Those who attended the Stanley party at Mrs. Nora Ross's Friday evening included Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue, Mrs. Cecil Brannon and Cynthia, Francis Boudreaux, Mrs. Martha Wyrick and two daughters, Eula Swindell and her small son, and Mrs. W. M. Ross.
Those from the Ada community who attended the Baptist Associational Rally at Trinity Baptist Church on Monday night included Mr. and several others.
Nora Ross visited with her father E. W. Cantrell on Tuesday while her brother Dewey Cantrell accompanied their mother to Oklahoma City for a medical checkup.
Mrs Bettie Parks and Mrs Pat Taylor and Lucie and Charles visited Mrs Parrett Lillard of Happyland Tuesday morning. Lillard came home with them and ate dinner with Mrs Parks.
Mr and Mrs Jewell Moore visited Mr and Mrs W M Ross on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs John Davis visited his parents on Saturday. They shared a dinner with the A. O. Davises.
Ruby Abbott along with Bob and Nora Ross visited Jewell Moore on Monday afternoon. Bob Ross assisted with repairs at Jewell Moore's residence during the visit.
Mrs Silas Taylor and her children spent Wednesday with Mrs Martha Fields of Ada in a family visit that highlighted local social ties and hospitality in the community.
Mrs. Ida Taylor assists Mrs. Gradon Cantrell by organizing repairs and setup after a move. Mrs. Cantrell relies on Taylor to arrange belongings and ensure a functional living space.
Mrs Bertha Sanders is caring for her grandson Randy while his parents work. Mr and Mrs Bob Ross drove Stella Poplin to Pauls Valley on Wednesday to catch a train home to Oakland California. She had visited relatives and friends for three weeks.
Mr and Mrs McClendon have moved back into the Jim Ross ranch and neighbors express happiness at their return. The brief item notes satisfaction with the couple's return to the property.
The Roff chapter of the Ground Observers Corps held a well attended meeting in the high school building. A report on the August 24 alert noted only two mistakes common to other corps. A weather and aircraft reporting class was given and 20 new members joined. An alert is planned for month end with hopes of full participation. The next meeting is October 8 at 7 30 p m in the high school.
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