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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1958
Page
2
Ada selects J B Davidson former Duncan city manager to lead the administration amid ongoing growth opportunities and unresolved challenges. The piece reflects on life, happiness, and John Steinbeck's view that there is only one plot the contest of good and evil.
The article argues Oklahoma lost an industry to Texas and links the move to the state’s fragile politics. It stresses the need for a stable legislature and frames the issue as a test of the state's ability to act and satisfy industrial interests.
Ada forms Paving District No 67 from 37 blocks to speed streets and support the by pass system. Citizens urged to seize the chance to improve the city’s infrastructure and compare Ada with similar towns.
A Wall Street quotation from an investment house showcases how Shakespearean lines are cited to prove diverse points. The piece notes quotations can be humorous yet reveal underlying truth about rhetoric and argument.
The article recalls famous lines from Shakespeare applied to investing. It cites passages from All's Well That Ends Well King Lear Hamlet Julius Caesar Henry VI Part II and uses them to comment on tips speculation and market uncertainty.
Mr and Mrs Leon Dashner Jr and children Shirley Terry and Lisa Kaye of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs A M Pharr during Labor Day.
Mrs H R Brady entertained in her home Friday with a Stanley party. Attendees included Mrs Sharon Brady and sons Lance and Dustin, Mrs Vera Phillips, Annie Weller, Joyce Holland, Mrs George Brashier, Mrs Ed Holland, Mrs Mindy Phillips, Mrs Leroy Sawyers, Mrs Freeda Pharr, Mrs John Rogers, Mrs Delbert Weller, Mrs Joe Weller and Elizabeth, and Mrs Wilma Byrd, Stanley dealer.
R V Brady of Jesse and his brother Dunk Brady of Ada started to seek work early Wednesday. Their road trip to Buffalo Oklahoma ended with car trouble and a long hitchhike home. They returned by Thursday afternoon after a night away. both wives endured a sleepless night. They did secure the job but could not return in time for work.
L. M. Sandy enjoyed a sunny afternoon fishing catching a 16 lb catfish with rod and reel in Claude Thompson's pond. It proved a real beauty for the weekend angler.
Mr and Mrs Hoot Humphers ready to start building a six room house. Dean Delbert Weller Dillon Anders and Sonny Hall finished tearing down the old house Saturday.
Mrs. Ethel Bond pastor of the Assembly of God Church of Stonewall and Mrs. Bill Whittington visited with Mrs. Van Harlin Sunday afternoon in Stonewall.
Attendance reached 32 at Sunday School on Sunday morning. Rev. L. M. Cass conducted revival at Lightning Ridge while Rev. Looney from Ahloso led services both morning and evening, with praise for the guest preacher and his wife.
Community members attended the McAlester rodeo with Rodney Harlin and Don Weller at Saturday night events. Sunday morning Van Harlin and his sons Terry and Timmy, along with Winnie Weller, left to view the afternoon rodeo performance.
Mr Corky Brashier his wife and children visited his mother Mrs George Brashier over the weekend. The Brashier family resides in Oklahoma City.
Marilyn Cass of Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Ann Miller in a quiet social visit reflecting neighborhood ties and friendly conversation.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Poole are described with a metallic blue 1958 Chevrolet in a brief social note. The item notes the couple's appearance beside the car, highlighting the distinctive vintage vehicle.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Cranford visited Mr and Mrs R V Brady Sunday afternoon. The Cranfords' boys Frankie and Dale had lots of fun playing with Lance Brady.
Mr and Mrs W M Goyne went to Alex Oklahoma last Sunday to see Mrs Hale Goyne who had a stroke and was in the hospital They returned Monday with news all the family were summoned as she was very ill Thursday word came that she had shown some improvement
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jordan of Seminole Oklahoma visited in the D. B. Lane and Mrs. Paul Henderson homes last Friday. Mrs. Jordan is a sister of Mr. Lane and an aunt of Mrs. Henderson. Several relatives called while Mrs. Henderson was ill including Mrs. W. M. Gayne Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane Mrs. Eldon Lane Mrs. Jewell Boyd Mrs. John Graham Mrs. Bud Scates Mrs. H. H. Golden and children and Mr. and Mrs. Olan Henderson and Debbie.
Miss Janice Reamy leaves Monday for an Oklahoma City hospital to have a dislocated disc corrected. The note extends wishes for a speedy recovery and says she will be missed.
Bill and Jock Ayers visited Jer ry Henderson Sunday afternoon, sharing time at a local gathering.
Mrs. Mary Scrivner of Coalinga California visited with her brother Clyde Barnes of Ada at the First Baptist Church of Jesse. The gathering was reported as a pleasant, enjoyable occasion with both relatives present.
Heard Lon Skaggs bought a new power mower and did a neighborly task by mowing the yard of his landlady Mrs W M Goyne after cleaning up his premises.
Atoka residents report S J Wood and daughter Ethel visiting last week. Wilford Kennedy of Seamore Texas spent Sunday with his sister at the W P Brockett home.
The Earl Franks family attended Sunday School at Oil Center. After services, his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Franks and the family returned home for lunch and a visit.
Janice Franks attended a rodeo in McAlester last week with her aunt Mrs. Ruth Sutton of Oil Center.
Jeraldine Henderson and Gerald Tilley with Mr and Mrs Carl Tilley spent Sunday at Lake Texoma for a picnic. They brought a boat and did water skiing during the excursion.
Mrs Cox and Linda visited Mrs Fraley and Gayle Sunday. Monday morning Mrs Fraley learned her mother Mrs Greenlee of Ada was ill, and she planned to check on her mother during the day.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Roy Bivins hosted quilting with Mrs. Whitson Mrs. Norton Mrs. Ed Berryman and visitor Mrs. Kite. Thursday Mrs. Roy Bivins visited Mrs. Lolita Tucker. Sunday Mrs. Murray Golden Barbara Mrs. Mary Kite Darlene and Mrs. Whitson visited at the Bivins home.
Innovations in entertainment reshape the fair as committees prepare the diamond and rodeo areas. Opening night baseball features Byng versus Vaness at 6 15 p m and Stonewall against Roff at 7 45 p m with a Tuesday championship. Quarterhorse stalls fill fast as Frank Jared reports two thirds of 40 stalls taken. Entries for pigs and poultry rise with new feeder pig sales boosting hog interest. Exhibitors must register Monday 8 a m to 8 p m at the fairgrounds. special show arena west of Barn 1 supports the pig show.
The Young Peoples League for members under 30 was organized Sunday night with Mrs. Flor Carter as chairman. Officers include Eugene Hobbs president Bobbie Caton vice president Judy Muncrief secretary and Mrs. Sylvia Roundtree pianist. Teachers are Mildred Lancaster Intermediate Mildred Current Senior Flo ra Carter Primary Betty Mounger. Adults will hold Bible study Sundays with Jimmie Caton. league meets 7 30 p m and worships at 8 p m each Sunday.
Danny Van Horn enrolled at Ponca Military Academy in Ponca City Oklahoma. He left last week with his grandmother Mrs L A Van Horn and uncle Henry Roberts. He lives with his grandparents and attends Oakman Church regularly.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jackson of Happyland visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Maurice Current for a family social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hilburn and their children from Ada visited Sunday afternoon and shared supper with Mr and Mrs oo Hilburn, the children's grandparents.
A 1st class Larry Anson stationed in Japan with the Air Force arrived in California on September 2 and phoned his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson. They expect his discharge soon and him home by week’s end. He will complete his Air Force discharge shortly.
Paul Henderson seen arriving Sunday morning with a string of fish. Locals note fishing is a popular pastime during the hot days as temperatures rise and leisure time grows.
A note seeks readers to share tips or items for the Egypt column and provides the contact number FE 2 2032 for information.
Ada's livestock market saw one of the heaviest runs in recent months with 2000 head of cattle passing through. Hog sales rose with 75 recorded as Ada Livestock Auction, Inc. notes a steady week across cattle, with butcher calves up 50 cents.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Simpson enjoyed supper and a visit with Mr and Mrs C A Thomason on Saturday night in a pleasant social gathering with extended family and friends mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Lane and their children left Tuesday for Ponca City where he was called to work.
Mr and Mrs Chester Nix operate a new business venture with Kenneth Smith in a West Eighth Street laundry in Ada. The trio announced their partnership and plan to manage the enterprise together.
Lee Pharr attended the Mc Alester Rodeo Thursday night and returned Saturday with John Rogers, Corky Brashier and Charlie Hall to enjoy another horse show.
Geneva Gregory acted as hostess for the Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club gathering held at her home on September 3. Members discussed ongoing projects and upcoming events.
Mr and Mrs E E Bray entertained this week with visiting relatives Al ford Pennington Vella Minor and Mrs Weldon. Son Steve Bray traveled from Ardmore for the weekend and plans to depart for the ball patch later in the week.
Mrs Sue Henderson and Debbie visited at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Stephens Portland Park last weekend. Her brother Orel Stephens stationed in the Air Force was there with his family from a base in Texas.
Mr and Mrs W P Brockett together with Sandra and Ronnie were guests in a brief social notice. The snippet records a family visit without further details of date or location.
Visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass were Mrs Rosemary Cundiff and two sons of Biloxi Mississippi Mrs Pryor and Mr and Mrs John Pender grass Roddy and Gary of Ada and Mrs Wilma Golden and children of Homer. On Saturday afternoon Mrs Vernon Stokes and daughter of Ada visited in the Pendergrass home awhile.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie East and Mr. and Mrs. Roy White and Roy Jr. spent Sunday visiting Mr. East's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. East. On return they stopped briefly with the Whites' daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams and Afrenia Bea of Rock Creek.
Mrs Edna Scroggins and Mrs Juanita Scroggins with their children from Homer spent Sunday afternoon with Mr Ira Wommack and Jon Ann.
Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall hosted a surprise visit from J B Hurst secretary of the Polled Hereford Cattle Association of Enid Oklahoma The reunion marked an 18 year gap since their last meeting and the Duvalls described the visit as very pleasant.
Scotty Moore, stationed with the U S Army at Fort Carson Colorado, arrived Sunday for a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Moore and sisters Shirley and Sharon before heading to Fort Knox Kentucky for further training.
Lee Marion Craig of Happyland spent Sunday night with Vernon Peve, as noted in a short local social item mentioning family ties and hospitality.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Anson and Sue and Kay were dinner guests Sunday of their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Dean and children of Ada.
Residents of Oakman mourn the sudden death of Ab Mounger who died at home from a heart attack Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife Betty, two sisters Waite Davis of Ada and a sister in Denison Texas, a son Marland serving overseas with the civil service, and a grandchild.
Mrs. Clifford Anson spent Thursday at Purcell for the Fair. She was accompanied by Miss Martha Mote and Miss Ko vel, Pontotoc County home demonstration agents.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current spent Tuesday afternoon with Bruce Current in Ada, visiting and catching up.
Albert and Ira Pevehouse and son Bill spent Sunday at Marlow with their daughter and her family Mr. and Mrs. Bobby West and daughter Glenda.
New pupils moving to Oakman enroll in the district including Orval Erma Kathey Richard Marr it Loyd Nina Jimmy and Brenda Sue Roberts Brenda and Ronnie Cooley. First grade beginners are Delmer Holcomb Kay Golden Michael Hatton La Don Lance and Charles Chuck Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited Bebee on Thursday with their son Edward and his family.
Mrs. Co.1 Pendergrass visits her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Dude Golden in Homer to help with Dianne Golden who was burned and taken to a doctor for treatment.
The Oakman Sportsmens Club held a regular meeting on Thursday September 4 at 7 30 p m in the school gymnasium with about 30 attendees. Visitors Miss Maxine Tenny Ada and Miss Charylene Roberts recently moved with her parents to the community. A film Fishing in Oklahoma was shown a brief business session followed by social time and refreshments.
Elliott advocates expanding Bermuda grass and cover crops on his 210 and 640 acre holdings to support 50 to 60 cattle per section. He undergrazes, relies on self harvested hay, and aims to own a single section sufficient for his herd. He views rising population and limited land as a driver of intensive grassland farming.
A continuation notes total pasture gain remained equal through winter and spring. A newer study shows winter oats and Elbow rye provide a superior grazing combination over two rye varieties.
Mrs Grant Johnson visited Mrs M P Ownbey on Monday while May visited Mrs E V Ownbey.
Mrs. Jimmie Ownbey and Vicki of Atoka visited Tuesday and plan to stay through Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ownbey.
Mrs. E V Ownbey visited Wednesday at the home of Mrs. J S Stanfield.
Mr and Mrs Everett Summers spent Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Lerox Cantwell near Rofi in a social visit.
Mrs E V Ownbey spent Thursday morning with the Fussells in Roff. Mr and Mrs Bobbie Fussell and daughter Annette Wade of Roff and Mrs Grneti Cochran of Fort Hueneme California visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs E V Ownbey. Mrs Cochran stayed over until Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Rex Thompson and Wynona of California visit his mother Mrs Rex Thompson in Oklahoma City and his grandmother Mrs Charlie Thompson on Friday for a family gathering.
Mrs Arno Griffith spent Friday with her mother Mrs J D Brice in Ada to celebrate Mrs Brice s birthday.
Mr and Mrs Loren Hughey and Mrs Leon Hughey and daughter of Lawrence visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs E V.
Mrs Ruth Cook and Mrs Lulu Anders spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Charlie Thompson in a social call referencing neighborly courtesy and companionship.
Mr. and Mrs. David Lester of Chigley north of Sulphur visited Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith.
Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Everett Summers in a friendly social call.
Eugene Tillman purchased a tractor from Mrs. Chris Pedersen and was driving it home when the steering mechanism failed on a bridge, sending the tractor into the creek. Tillman escaped but a prior similar accident killed Pedersen’s husband last November. Ownbey towed the wrecked tractor to the Titman home after pulling it from the creek.
Jr. and Mrs. Lloyd Briggs of Stillwater visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs and Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith Saturday evening. Lloyd will continue studies in electronics at OSU. Mrs. Briggs, Mary Ann Griffith, has worked as a secretary since Aug. 25 in the state extension building. Lloyd has been granted a leave of absence by Sandia Company of Albuquerque for radar research work.
Mr and Mrs Ern Majors of Sapulpa and his mother of Ada visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey.
Mr Neville Pennington of Gaar Corie spent Sunday afternoon with E. V. Ownbey. The casual visit highlighted local ties and neighborly activity in the community.
Mrs. Everett Summers and Mack spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Haines at Union Hill, sharing a relaxing day and light conversation in a rural community setting.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy of Gaar Corner were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield.
Charles Ownbey was the dinner guest Sunday of his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey.
Mr and Mrs Bob Davis and Betty Larry and Jerry of Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs B B Ownby and Charles Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Farrell Sales of Colbert and Mrs Nell Johnson of Ada visited Sunday with Mrs Grant Johnson and Mr Mrs Alva Johnson and others for a time.
Mrs. Grant Johnson makes a trip every other day to a doctor for treatment of skin cancer and hopes for a full recovery soon.
Alva Johnson visited his mother Mrs. Grant Johnson and sister May on Sunday evening.
Oakman residents attended the funeral Sunday for Mrs. Louise Kellog who died Friday. The service was held in Cedar Grove School, with mourners noting her community work and family ties.
Arvis and Charles Griffith, students at Murray Junior College in Tishomingo, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith.
Mrs. Bessie Bolt of Ada plans a visit with Thompson relatives in Sherman Texas. Mrs Bolt is a sister of the former Chirlie Thompson.
Mr and Mrs J E Woolley announce the birth of a daughter Sherry Kathryn on September 1 at Valley View Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 5½ ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Jess Morrison of Lonewall and Mr and Mrs E A Woolley of Milburn. The Woolleys have a son Jimmie.
Mrs. Jess Morrison of Stonewall spent last week with the J. E. Woolley family. Clyde Woolley of Milburs visited during the weekend with his brother J. E. Woolley and family.
Mr and Mrs Dude Fennell and Baby of Ada stayed Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr On Sunday the Fennells and Kim mel visited Sulphur for a day of picnicking
Enoch Kimmel and his son Enoch visited Saturday with a friend of Oklahoma City and were hosted by Mr. and Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr. The gathering highlighted family ties and local social connections in the city.
Wr and Mrs W E Patton of Fittstown visited her parents Mr and Mrs T Bumpas. Thurs and Friday visitors were Mr and Mrs Allen Sweatt Joe and Eddie of Lawrence and Mr and Mrs Herman Matthew of Ada.
Mrs. Richard Soutee led a Sunday afternoon visit with Willie Ja nie Rebecca Karen and guests Mrs. Otis Coffey Mrs. Pinkie Evans and Mrs. Carl Wright Andrew and Kenneth joined the gathering for the afternoon.
Car Wright of Fairfax spent the weekend with his wife Mrs Wright and sons Andrew and Kenneth.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wright and Andrew and Kenneth visited his parents. Mr and Mrs Bert Wright of Corley hosted a Sunday evening gathering.
A list of visitors includes Mr and Mrs Lee Jones with Joyce and Boyce, Mr and Mrs G S Jones, Ruby and Sue of Wynnewood, Mr and Mrs Homer Hendrix of Roff, and Mrs S N Berry and Bertha.
After revival services at Lightning Ridge on Thursday a group of young people visited Mr and Mrs Lee Jones, Boyce and Joyce. Attendees included Dana Ross Frankie Lamirand Butch Sutton Gary Wright Pickett Glen Wilfong Walnut Grove Wayne Holland Vanessa Bill and Howard Briggs Mack Summers.
Mrs. John Ray spent Tuesday night through Sunday with her son John E. Ray and daughter Marilyn while Mrs. John E. Ray was in the hospital for treatments of gallstone.
Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver in a social gathering.
Mrs Otis Coffey and Mrs Carl Wright visited Mrs Edward Coffey and Danny in Ada on Friday. Andrew and Kenneth joined the group for the gathering.
Mrs Kenneth Herden Vaness home ec teacher visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff to check on Sue’s home project in home economics. The project involves extra sewing at home.
Mrs Charles M Floyd Jr and Mrs Hall Farmer visited Ada on Thursday afternoon noting local social ties and community presence.
Mrs. Charles M. Floyd Jr and Kay and Randy visited the J. H. Stephens home along with Mrs. Marvin Briggs Joyce arai Boyce Jones Mrs. S. N. Berry Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy were also listed as visitors.
Mr and Mrs J H Stephens visited Friday morning with Mr and Mrs D F Jones and Mrs Thena Goodpasture in Ada.
Mrs June Webster visited Ada on Monday afternoon with Alma Jean Byrd. The brief social call contrasts with other town notes from the period.
Mrs N P Jones of Roff visited Friday afternoon and was hosted by Mrs Lee Jones.
Visitors included B. B. Webster of Sulphur plus Mr and Mrs Woodrow Coffey and Kenneth, and Mr and Mrs Arden L Coffey of Aca with Mr and Mrs T Bump.
Five women including Mrs Thelma Perriman and Mrs Charles M Fryd helped serve at the Schoolmasters meeting held in Vaness Monday night.
Revival services concluded with strong attendance from Vaness Roff Pickett and Ada. Evangelist Rev. L. M. Cass led the revival while J. S. Standfield served as music director and pianists Mrs. Arno Griffith and Mrs. Auti McCullar accompanied.
Bill Briggs and June Webster enrolled for the coming term at East Central College in Ada, marking their admission to the regional school and setting plans for studies in the new term.
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