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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1958
Page
2
A reflective piece on domestic gadgets and failed repairs. The author jokes about factory trained service, misplaced screwdrivers, and changing model designs that thwart DIY efforts. The essay foresees a future bestseller on coexisting with appliances and warns against overreliance on mechanical living.
Residents urge maintenance at the municipal airport noting nonworking lighting, uncut grass, and needed upkeep. They warn runways and the administration building may soon require attention as Central Airlines remains a shaky but ongoing service.
A young boy complimented his new teacher by saying she is the first teacher he has had with a sense of humor. The remark reflects his positive reception of the teaching approach.
Ada faces tough urban redevelopment as downtown rebuilding looms. The city and individual property owners shoulder the burden, with second story spaces losing value while department stores seek viable layouts. Multi story offices add to the challenge.
Frank Dicus announces a modern 15 000 square foot supermarket with 100 by 140 foot footprint on West Twelfth Street replacing the Kinsey Dicus store at 295 West Main. Construction to start in 90 days, complete in six to seven months, cost about 200000 with concrete blocks brick veneer and a glass front plus parking on both sides designed by Albert Ross the architect.
Exhibitors across Ada and Pontotoc County receive catalogs for the fair with entry sheets to speed setup. Quarter horse judging is September 17 with trophies valued over 200 dollars on display. A four-team two night baseball tournament provides free entertainment September 15 and 16.
Oklahoma City plans uniform front designs with low buildings to revitalize mid town areas as decay challenges persist. Ada’s first new structures likely will be low and modern. A tray is defined as one pound or 12 ounces in the measures table.
Mrs. Joyce Bolin 20 of 917 West Thirteenth was injured when her car collided with a pickup at Twelfth and Bluff yesterday shortly after noon. She suffered chest and knee contusions and possible internal injuries. condition listed as fair. Her husband Norman Bolin 32 was driving. failure to yield cited. he was ordered to appear by Thursday morning.
Callie Gorham of Ada died Thursday at 3 a m in a local hospital. Residence was 712 South Stockton. Survived by wife May, daughter Cleo Winn of Oklahoma City, three sons Archie of Fresno Clyde of Santa Anna and Clifton of Midwest City, 17 grandchildren, two sisters, a brother and several great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Criswell Funeral Home.
Louis LeRoy Taby died at 5:50 p m Wednesday at a local hospital. Services will be announced by Criswell's. His home was 528 North Francis. He is survived by three daughters Mrs Denver Meeker Oklahoma City Mrs Fred Ellis Ada and Mrs Loyd Petrie Orange Texas one son H L Edmond 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. W N Pate 67 a longtime resident of Wapanucka died at home after months of declining health. Services planned for 2 p m Friday at the First Methodist Church with Russell Chapman Funeral Home of Tishomingo in charge. She is survived by three daughters Vera Robinson Oklahoma City Mabel McNutt Ottumwa Iowa and Ella V Reed Wapanucka along with six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Grover Cleveland Heck 73 a retired Centrahoma laborer died Thursday morning in Valley View Hospital Ada services set for 3 p m Friday Rev T E Smith to officiate and burial in Centrahoma Cemetery under Smith Funeral Home direction He was born March 6 1885 in Tennessee and is survived by two brothers Frank and Adam Heck of Centrahoma a sister Mrs Lucy Manzer Dallas Texas and many nephews and nieces
Oklahoma City market report shows cattle 800 head and calves 200 traded with steady classes. Utility to good slaughter calves 19.00 26.00, feeder steers around 800 lb 25.25, stocker calves 28.50 30.00. Hogs 500 head with barrows and gilts steady sow prices steady to strong feeder pigs scarce. Sows 18.50 19.50. Sheep 200 head slow spring slaughter lambs 50 lower, good and choice lambs 20.00 21.00.
Wayne Pennington a 1955 Vaness High School grad with four years FFA work buys into a dairy operation. He loans $7,500 via FHA, acquires 34 cows plus milking equipment, leases 130 acres, and rents 110 more across the road. He plans to milk 27 cows soon, raise hay, and work full time in dairying with potential ownership by age 26.
The Roff Fire Department plans a new outfit including pickup and pumping unit at about 400 dollars. Funds on hand are short, and officials invite contributions large or small from the community to cover the remaining cost.
FITTSTOWN arrivals Saturday for a two week visit include their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson, fresh from the Summer Institute of Linguistics at Oklahoma University Norman. Monday and Tuesday guests were Mrs Mike O Brien Mr O Brien and five Dallas children and Mrs Joe Parker Mr Parker and sons David and Richard of Ada. The O Briens recently returned from an extended Hawaii vacation traveling San Francisco by boat then home by plane, Honolulu serving as headquarters.
The Corbin family Mary and Bill along with Mr Bill Corbin returned Wednesday from Hobbs New Mexico where their daughter Virginia Tony Corbin works. They drove in separate cars and used only 14 gallons of gas on the 500 mile Ada to Hobbs trip. The new beige four door Simca was a surprise gift for Tony and sparked talk of a trade with the 1958 Pontiac.
A community gathering Friday evening on the Methodist Church lawn offered games as entertainment and homemade ice cream and cake as refreshments for local youth attendees.
Mrs Escue Harris and her children from Alvin Texas are visiting her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Lo Stettler and Mr and Mrs Virgil Harris along with other relatives this week.
Robert Posy a cousin from Carthage Texas surprised Mrs. John Brents. He traveled with his wife and children including Alfred Posy and Janet Lynn, and had been visiting Janet Lynn’s family at Ardmore Air Base where he is stationed before coming to Fitts town.
The WEEKLY notes four new subscribers this week including Home Jumper H C Bennett Jo Harden and Don Barrick. The editor wishes them a year of good reading and signals the mat shows little wear from heavy use.
Burial services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Loman were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Franks Cemetery after death Wednesday in an Ada hospital.
Mr and Mrs H C Bennett their son Doc Bennett and Mrs Bennett with Bennett children of Fufaula recently returned from a visit to East St Louis Illinois. They stayed with Mrs Bennett s brother Art Hudson and half brother John Hatley and families for a week. They attended a Cardinal Philly baseball game in coats. They toured one of the nation s largest zoos took a Mississippi River boat excursion visited Meramac Caverns and other sites on the trip.
Mrs Dowell Stanford hosted the Women s Missionary Union of the Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 pm. Mrs B E Dause led the second charter of Soul Winning in your Community as the week of prayer for home missions began. Watermelon was served to Mrs Sam Winters Mrs B B Ryan Mrs Dause Mrs Nora Harden Mrs John Walker Mrs Henry Clampitt and the hostess.
The Rev. Hurshel Jones his wife and two sons left their assembly parsonage after more than two years of pastoring and have relocated to Okmulgee where he is now employed.
Mrs. Floyd Spears traveled Friday to Pampa Texas after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Haught Ray and kin. Her son Jim accompanied her after a longer stay. She suffered a painful but not serious injury to her left hand when caught in a washing machine wringer and her wedding ring buried in flesh had to be cut free.
The TEL Sunday School class of the Baptist Church will shift from a separate monthly business meeting and social to a different schedule this Thursday evening.
Roy Johnson, formerly a patient at University Hospital Oklahoma City, was relocated to a nursing home in Ada last week. He is the father of Mrs Don Barrick and Mrs. John Hawkins. Visiting him Saturday evening were Mr and Mrs Don Barrick.
The Troy Sherrells returned Sunday from Anson Texas where they had gone Thursday to visit their daughter and son-in-law Harold Robertson and their five months old son Hal D.
The Intermediate Training Union class of the Baptist Church held a Back to School party at the A C Nickell home. Guests enjoyed games and a coal roasted wieners with trimming cake and punch served outdoors for Jemme Sue Ward Billie Auten Helen Tackett Wanda Crass Beatrice Tackett Wayne McNeill Lee Jackson Bob Boydston and Tommy Davis. Sponsors were A C Nickell and Mrs W E Snyder. Others present included Mrs Nickell Mike and Larry Carroll Crass and John Snyder.
Mrs Homer Jumper was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Tuesday with a spine infection. Doctors say she will remain in traction for about three months as she recovers. She subscribed to the ADA Weekly to pass the time and stay informed, marking her first edition.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Winters spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Maud visiting their daughter Mrs. Harold Cranford and her family, sharing time with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Steve McNeill and Joyce visited Mr and Mrs Abe Barnard of Purcell Thursday. Barnard recently returned from St Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City after major surgery. His condition is reported as poor. The McNeills stopped in Pauls Valley on the way home and dined with their son Charlie McNeill and family.
Mr and Mrs Don Barrick welcomed guests last weekend including Bills Barrick of Big Springs Texas their grandsons Cary and Tom Gosler from Henryetta Tex and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Fred Taylor of Ada Oklahoma
Monte Newcombe son of Mr and Mrs Tony Newcombe of Ada left Thursday from his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Brents and Jerry to enroll in Willard School He will be a sixth grade student at Willard this fall.
Mrs Emma Thomas and her son Billy of Tupelo visited Monday in the home of her brother John Hawkins and family. Mrs Thomas had just returned from Chicago where she visited her husband who is employed there.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Ross and their three year old son Johnny spent Labor Day weekend with her parents the W E Snyders and left Monday afternoon for their home in Tulsa Oklahoma
John Snyder enlists in the Marine Corps Officer Training program in Oklahoma City on Friday. He will complete papers and join the corps while attending Central College for four years. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W E Snyder.
Bill Corbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. C W Corbin, left Monday for Stillwater to enroll at Oklahoma State College for the current semester.
Services were held Sunday in the new Baptist Church building for the first time. Though not completed yet, the auditorium was in good order for the services and work continues to have everything finished in first class shape by Dedication Day set for the third Sunday in October.
Mrs. Joe Auten and daughter Mildred of Ada visited Mrs. Rollie Large and family Monday afternoon in the home of another daughter. It was their first visit since Mrs. Auten was discharged from the hospital three weeks ago.
Farmers Union county chairman Mail Orderand Pat Gallup reports the county election board will form community election boards of three farmers each who will nominate at least ten candidates for community committeemen. Nominations may continue until Sept 12 1958 by petition of ten or more farmers. Voters may write in candidates on ballots. Any farm tenant operator or owner engaged in ASC programs may vote.
Autumn meal ideas feature two hearty soups Green Pea With Ham And Carrot Soup and Oyster Corn Chowder plus a chicken dish using condensed onion soup. Recipes include servings for 2 to 8 people with steps for simmering and finishing sauces.
A quick stovetop chowder using 2 slices bacon 1 can oyster stew 1 can milk 2 cups corn. Fry bacon until crisp then add remaining ingredients. Heat slowly while stirring. Yields 4 heart warming servings.
The Tulsa District U S Corps of Engineers announced bids for a $126000 Army Reserve armory in Ada with a half-unit design like Antlers and Miami. The 100-man capacity armory will house the 986th Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters and may serve community use with Oklahoma Military District approval.
Sulphur schools will enroll 1,219 students this fall. Senior high has 351, junior high 201, Washington Grade 384, Cameron Grade 276, with grade-school numbers down slightly due to Ardmore Air Force base families moving away. Repairs and remodeling finish before school. Cameron roof upgrade pending.
Arthur E. Maxberry was installed as commander of Howard Maxey Post 72 American Legion by Truman B. Simpson. New officers include Ben Cook as first vice commander O. O. Wilson as second vice commander Bob Shook adjutant Charles Tune finance officer J W Cooper historian Bob Sammons chaplain Street Davis service officer and D R Pike assistant service officer. The post begins a membership drive and plans entertainment events and building improvements on North Broadway.
Louise Beaver as administratrix of Mitchell Beaver estate reached an agreed judgment in a wrongful death case. Defendants Freeda Stover Michael Stover and Ronnie Stover heirs of Wash Stover were named. Both deaths occurred August 1 1958 near Eufaula when Stover’s car overturned and hit a telephone pole. The widow sought 3800 dollars from the Stover heirs and the settlement was approved by the district court.
In Stigler Oklahoma Newell Pixler of the Haskell County Cattlemen's Association calls a meeting with state Agriculture Department officials to discuss the Bangs Disease control program. A Tulsa closed session by department stockyard officials and livestock firms preceded this event as cattlemen seek to clear up enforcement misunderstandings amid a county vote to reject the current Bangs plan and a drop in Tulsa stockyard sales blamed on mandatory testing.
When making split pea soup with a hambone, add a whole allspice and a bay leaf for enhanced aroma and depth. Simmer until flavors meld, then adjust salt to taste.
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