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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1954
Page
4
A brief devotional note centers on Colossians 3 23 24 I Thessalonians 4 10b 11 and Psalm 19 14 17. It emphasizes work done for the Lord, living quietly, and words of blessing from scripture.
Leroy Heaton, a war-paralyzed veteran from Ada, Oklahoma, pursues aviation despite losing his legs. He soloed in a single control Ercoupe and seeks a private and later commercial pilot license while saving for a plane. He earned a Chicago TV appearance on Welcome Travelers for September.
Mr and Mrs Connie Hill and Mrs Clint Hill attended the funeral of a cousin who died Sunday night in Roff on Tuesday. Visitors to the Bob Fink home on Friday included Jack Hoover of Denison Texas and his wife. Frank Millican of Konawa visited in the Kit Thomas home this weekend.
Robert E. Hatcher 78 of Pauls Valley died at a local hospital after an automobile crash north of Stratford two weeks earlier while returning from Bebee. He was born in Alabama in 1876 and came west with his family, living in Bebee, Ada, and later Pauls Valley where funeral services are set for Monday at the Stufflebean Funeral Chapel with burial at Rest Haven Gardens. He leaves a wife Effie, children Robert Norman and Francis M., daughters N C Auld and Lillie Mae Myers, a granddaughter, a step daughter, two brothers, two sisters, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A reflective essay recalls misunderstandings across disciplines from cattle breeds to engine jargon. It notes that even educated people know only a tiny portion of vast knowledge and that each field has its own specialized vocabulary. A humorous road scene illustrates how people can be “not lost” in some areas yet perplexed in others.
Miss Frances Iker of Ada is spending a two weeks vacation visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Iker and family. Mr and Mrs Billy Whitten of Chickasha are visiting relatives here. Mrs Jack Houston who had been visiting in their home and the home of her daughter Mrs Vernie Whitten and family returned to Allen with them.
Mr and Mrs Guy Pegg plan a tran business in Ada this Wednesday with community retail aims. The notice notes local interest and business setup details for residents.
M Sgt and Mrs Doyle Triplett and family departed Wednesday for Topeka Kansas where he will be stationed and they will establish a home. Sgt Triplett has just returned from Arabia after spending months with the air corps while guests of local families.
Mr and Mrs Tom Cotton and Martha have returned from a trip visiting several Texas points. They are currently on vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone and their family visited relatives in Lawton this weekend, staying with kin and enjoying time together.
Mr and Mrs Bill Pegg and their sons Jack and Dale spent several days on Lake Texoma near Willow Creek recently.
Frances spent the weekend in the home of their daughter Mrs. Ralph Trivitt and family.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stark and their children from Ada were guests of Mrs S C Smallfield and Mrs Edna Williams on Wednesday.
Ada Story and granddaughter Debra Story of Stonewall joined Mr and Mrs J A Thompson and Mr and Mrs Tom Thompson and Mrs Bessie Story of Ada as recent guests at the Thompson home.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Hodges left Sunday for Memphis Tennessee where he will be employed. Mrs Hughey Short and Mrs J A Thompson attended the Golden wedding celebration of Mr and Mrs Edd Wheeler in Ada Sunday. The couple are former Allen residents.
Mr and Mrs H H Pegg spent the weekend in Fort Worth Texas visiting Mrs George B Alexander the latter's sister.
Mr and Mrs H C Smith and their children spent the weekend in Odessa Texas visiting relatives.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Wheeler in Ada was attended by Marvin Olivo of Holdenville and family members including Mrs. Bill Orick, Mrs. Herbert Perkins, Mrs. Bill Evett, and Arthur Olivo.
Mrs. A K Kimbrough is confined to Valley View Hospital with pneumonia.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hodges Johny and Jim Bob Mr and Mrs E C Peay and Jerry Dale and Tommy also E C Peay Sr of
A sermon on labor cites Thessalonians and Paul to argue Christians should work to avoid dependence and seek useful toil. It asserts that "there is no free lunch," distinguishes between merely hard labor and work that serves others, and urges choosing one’s best, most useful skill for service.
A reflection on how sustained work changes people over decades. The piece contrasts different life paths from high school seniors to adults in varied professions, arguing that growth comes from the spirit and purpose of work, not mere activity, with Christian framing and a nod to Moses in Midian.
Ada has returned from Roaring River Missouri where she enjoyed a fishing trip and time outdoors with family.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is studying preparations from soybeans peanuts and fish as substitutes for milk in the weaning of children.
In Fittstown the revival at the First Baptist Church cottage began with prayer meetings three nights weekly before the Wednesday start. Attendance is good and interest runs high. Visitors included J F Clampitt Tulsa and Ed Clampitt Roff with H N Clampitt, plus Staff Sergeant from Topeka. Harland works for Oklahoma Tire and Supply in Seminole and plans to move when a house is found. the Fittstown home sale to Steve McNeil's Antlers brother is noted.
Mr and Mrs Paul McElroy and children of Wilson visited the W E Snyder home Sunday and Monday Also visiting the Snyders are three grandsons Charles Rich of Mt Vernon J and Robert and Jimmie Gross Alma Miss Virgie Medcalf of Ada Route 4 visited Marie Buttrill Tuesday afternoon Mr and Mrs Cave Byrd and daughter Melba attended the revival at Fittstown Tuesday night
Mrs J L Delaplain and daughters Dorothy Linda and Carol Bennett returned after a three week Mexico trip. The Delaplain girls played seven wins and four losses against local boys teams under boy rules. Dorothy joined late, helped by Linda and Carol. Also along were the girls mother and Doc Bennett coach of the Dixie Queens. Bennett family teaches in Savannah schools. Bruce Bradley son of Dwight and Mrs Bradley of Corpus Christi celebrated his first birthday with cake and candles during visits to relatives in Oklahoma and Texas.
Mr and Mrs D E Manahan and Ronnie Rhodes nephew of the Manahans have been vacationing in Lima Ohio for the past week. They have returned home to resume duties with Progress Petroleum Co.
Mrs Betty Storkes and daughter and Carmeletta Sherrill visited with Mrs Donald Logan and her child from Oklahoma City and Donald Logan who is stationed in Colorado.
W B Lewis and his family arrived back after a stay in Alvin Texas where he had been employed.
Mr and Mrs Theron Howry and their sons of Ada attend the Baptist Church revival with regularity, showing steady community interest in the event.
Mr and Mrs Jack Howry, former Mc Lish graduates, married last June and now reside east of Harden City in the Kenneth Burnett house. Jack works for C and L Drilling Company based in Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Little and family of Maysville and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Little and family of Wetumka visited in the Carl Watts home this weekend. Friday night visitors in the J. C. Moore home were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moore and Brenda of Wewoka.
An Oklahoma court case illustrates dog owner liability for bite injury. A postman was attacked first on a porch and then bitten as he left, with the wife accused of failing to restrain the dog after the first incident. The court allowed damages against the husband and wife.
Jear Lee Blankenship returned home from Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas to spend a week with his family before departing for Fort Knox Kentucky for new Army duties.
Barbara Blankenship employed in Tulsa spends the week with the C. L. Blankenships. Mrs. Frank White and children of Fort Worth visited Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Lillard. Marvin Barbee returned home Monday after a week in Oklahoma City visiting Rev. Floyd L. Poag and family.
Sue Miller of Fitzhugh spent Wednesday night of last week in the Douglas Smith residence, according to an informal local notice.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Barbee and son Frank of Seminole and Jess Eberhardt Jr of California visited the Fred Barbee residence on Sunday.
W. J. Treas of Lula was a Sunday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas, sharing a gathering with family.
Ahlese school started the term with 87 students enrolled across grades one through eight. 26 in first and second, 19 in third and fourth, 21 in fifth and sixth, and 21 in seventh and eighth. More enrollments expected as hot lunches were served Tuesday.
The community welcomes John Clifton of Ada and Robert Hunter of Fitzhugh who recently moved to the area joining local residents and establishing new ties within the neighborhood.
Jess Eberhardt Jr of California is spending the week in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Barbee. He will stay as a guest and enjoy local activities during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Felix Loman and their children from Arizona arrived in Fitts town to visit Mrs Laura Woodward and other relatives, staying with family during the trip.
Sweden reports 600000 motor cars 350000 motorcycles and 250000 motorized bicycles making it the most motorized country on the continent.
Bethlehem Pennsylvania traces its founding to Christmas Eve in 1741 with early settlement and community growth noted in regional history. The snippet marks a holiday linked origin for the city and its development.
Lee Woodward released from Valley View Hospital Wednesday with condition about the same. His daughter Joyce, injured in a car wreck and with a broken leg, discharged from hospital and using crutches. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blevins and daughter attended BaptistChurch services in Fitts town. James Brown of Borger recuperating from a motor boat fall. Lonnie Cradduck and wife visited Harden City. daughter Carolyn joined them return home. E E Schneider returned from Selma trip. Norma Lee Graper left for Madeira to visit Jack Spain and wife. W S C S met at Methodist Church to plan next year.
Mrs Walter Wyche and her daughters Lela Mae and Geneva shopped in Ada Saturday.
Teachers on duty Wednesday lined up enrollment activities for Friday. Mrs Buttrill and Mrs McKinney prepared the lunch room on Wednesday and Thursday. A milk dispenser was installed and the lunch area looks ready for use Monday morning. Doors are open for visiting parents to inspect meals served to students.
Mrs Lavicia McCraw and her children Sharon Dewayne Pat Darlene Linda and Devon visited her parents the Clyde Lumpkins in Sand Springs recently.
Mrs Myrtle Pogue of Pomona and Chuck Jackson of San Diego attend the funeral of their sister Mrs Marie Madden. Madden had been ill for some time and spent part of her time with her brother Jiggs Jackson at Seminole and with sister Mrs Mabel McNeil of Fitts town and with Mr and Mrs Harland Jackson formerly of Fitts.
The Ada Jaycee drive to collect magazines and papers is scheduled for Sunday September 12 due to Labor Day weekend. Funds from the waste paper sale support Jaycee civic projects and require Ada residents to save materials in advance for pickup.
Mrs. Laura Kinly and Mrs. Margaret Herring of Sulphur and Mrs. Ann Ardahe of Bozeman Montana visited Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Durham and Edith.
Mrs Margaret McDaniels returns home after a three weeks vacation in Arizona. She visited her children there and toured numerous southwest points of interest.
Mr and Mrs Gly Johnson and son of Brawley California visited with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Walter Simmons this past week.
Mrs. Alice Bates, long treated at DeLay Hospital in Sulphur, has improved enough to return home, marking a positive turn in her health.
Mrs. Maggie Clary of Sulphur spent the week visiting her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Etchieson, and returned home on Friday.
The United Nations Children’s Fund estimates two thirds of about 900 million children lack adequate food clothing shelter sanitation and medical protection. The figure highlights widespread deprivation across multiple regions and calls for urgent action.
Local want ads report higher perceived value from vested Ada investments as buyers seek stronger returns. Advertisers note clearer terms and improved payout expectations amid market shifts.
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