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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1958
Page
4
The Excise Board faced talk of ending the county fair but rural groups urged expansion. Farmers pressed to remove the carnival, shift power to 4-H and home demonstration leaders, fund premiums, and add free night baseball. New hog tight arena and more coops accompany fewer exhibitors, requiring active participation to revive a growing fair.
A reflective piece asks if God belongs in everyday commerce from Main Street to boardrooms. It argues honesty in pricing and fair wages align with faith, condemning wealth gained by exploiting workers, and urges integrating Christian spirit into all work, not just leisure. It contrasts court settlements rising with modern media and notes Mrs. Jack Howry’s Tulsa visit and husband in West Germany.
Part of the time for an indefinite period visiting the Jumpers included J. C. Cradduck and Mrs Cradduck with Linda and Donald of Anson Texas and their son and family Leonard Jumper and son Kevin of Ada Sunday morning their daughter Mrs Charles Taylor of Hyattsville Maryland called to inquire after her mother and they visited.
The remark frames the country as relatively stable with minor concerns. It highlights two persistent problems: reducing difficulties and finding parking spaces, noting the light scope of national troubles.
A second scout puzzled by the path asks why they paused. The response: I think we took the wrong fork, suggesting a navigational error on the trek.
Dr. Robert R. Price aged 48 was appointed yesterday as the new head of agricultural education at Oklahoma State University. He succeeds C. L. Angerer who retires after twenty years on the OSU staff.
Bryce N Harlow of Oklahoma City is raised from administrative assistant to special assistant on the White House staff. The raise increases his salary from 20000 to 21000 dollars while he continues White House liaison with Congress.
Several FITTSTOWN residents were treated last week with most now home. Bus driver Mr Campbell had a throat growth removed and is recovering at home. John Brents covered the route Friday. Pud Wyche recovered from flu and pleurisy after hospitalization. Mrs Charley Davis and Mrs Jim Duncan remain under care with Duncan awaiting final surgery.
Baptist Women’s Missionary Union held an all day observance on Tuesday to mark the Edna McMillan Day of Prayer for State Missions. Luncheon hosted at Mrs. Nora Harden’s home and program featured speakers from History Hill Indian Baptist WMU and numerous local members.
Jr and Mrs L C LeFlore with Mrs C Ramsey spent Friday in Seminole visiting friend Myrtle Whitten. Mr LeFlore then went to Shawnee to see Virgil Whitten whose brother died in a Tuesday auto accident near Pecos Texas. The deceased was Myrtle Whitten’s former husband. The body reached a Seminole funeral home Friday and was viewed by the visitors who could not attend the funeral the next day.
James F. Whitten, a former resident, died in a Pecos Texas auto wreck Tuesday night. His funeral was held Saturday at Seminole Funeral Home with burial in Little Cemetery. The body arrived in Oklahoma City Friday and was escorted by his sister and brother-in-law. Locals attending included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Winters and others.
Mr and Mrs Henry Clampitt are visiting Tulsa for one week to ten days as guests of their son Orel. The trip marks a family respite with the Clampitts staying at their son's home.
Bill Townsend and family spent Sunday in Ada visiting Mrs. Townsend's brother Joe Rowlett and his wife Mrs. Rowlett who relocated recently from this community due to his ill health.
Mr and Mrs Pete Durant of Hurst Texas announce the arrival of a son on August 25 weighing 5 pounds 14% ounces named Darrel Glen. Pete and Nina Durant are longtime locals with family ties in Texas.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Walker along with Jey Ronald and Miriam of Oklahoma City spent Friday and Saturday with his parents and sister in law, Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson. They enjoyed Saturday at Devils Den swimming and a picnic before leaving.
Mrs. Skeith recounts the day began with a reminder to Mr. J. A. Skeith that their 46th wedding anniversary had arrived. The couple spent the day in their store as usual, with Skeith joking he would use his alibi for forgetfulness.
Seniors Donna Sue Stevenson Kathy Howry Phyllis Auten enroll this week at East Central State College. Juniors Eldon Flynn and Ralph McNeill sophomores Joe Stanford Joyce McNeill Darlene Boydston Janelle Lackey freshmen Dave Ann Uhlich Carroll Cross Larry Large John Snyder also enroll. Bill Corbin joins Oklahoma State University Stillwater as a freshman.
Mrs Bessie Hooks of Hickory renewed her subscription to the Weekly on Sunday. The paper thanks her for renewing and also expresses appreciation for first time subscribers.
Mr and Mrs Steve McNeill Ralph and Joyce spent Tuesday through Saturday in Flippin Ark visiting Mae Wilbanks and family. They fished and boated on Bull Shoals Lake and toured the dam and the nearby birthplace site of Mr McNeill. Wayne stayed behind due to school. Guests at Bill Auten's home included Elmer Austin and wife from Oklahoma City.
Work on C. C. Ramseys' new house should be finished next month. Mr. Ramsey retired from Carter Oil Co. last October and now lives with Mrs. Ramsey at the Carter Camp near Harden City. The residence sits one mile south of Connorville on the east side of highway 99.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of Tulsa visited over the weekend at the home of his mother Mrs. L. C. Miller.
Mrs Luther Wilson drove to Cushing on Thursday for the funeral of her uncle George Bowers who died Tuesday at his Mannford home.
Mr and Mrs Harold Townsend and grandson Buster Allison visit the latter s mother Mrs Jerry Hadley and Mr Hadley of Wichita Falls Texas over Sunday.
George Woods stays with daughter Mrs. Clarence Lee while another daughter Mrs. Mary Lee Riley from Guthrie is away on a three week vacation. Riley visits with friend Sarah Bethel of Guthrie and they join Woods for a weekend at the Lees before returning home.
Camila Jean Lobaugh spent last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Lee while her parents Duane Lobaugh and wife attended the funeral of his father George Lobaugh in Apollo Pennsylvania after word of his sudden death. The Lees were visiting in Dallas weekend before last.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alexander return from a weeklong Texas tour visiting Dallas Corpus Christi and Gladewater. They note hurricane Ella approaching Corpus Christi and left earlier to avoid Filla, stopping at relatives along the way.
SeEn and HeArD reports Larry Wyche of Stilwell visiting Ada relatives and checking for old classmates in Fittstown. Word arrives of Bill Van Ness death linked to heart ailment. he lived in Ellinwood Kansas near the time of death after residing here with Magnolia Pet Co. Ralph McNeill and companion enjoyed a successful Texoma fishing trip. David Bryant hospitalized with suspected sleeping sickness.
Earl Wilson notes the penny scale at pharmacies provides better value than a decade ago, implying shoppers gain more for their money with the small weighing device.
Oren Arnold notes a foreign country where locals urge Americans to depart while requesting a loan. The tone reflects tension over foreign aid and national priorities as residents voice strong opinions.
A trend notes women midlife showing a striking change as hair darkens from gray to black. Experts suggest hormonal shifts and sun exposure influence color restoration, with some reporting renewed confidence and a youthful appearance.
A reflective line notes that those who claim life is a bed of roses often overlook the hidden thorns. It contrasts cheerful outward words with inward struggles, suggesting disappointment follows pleasant appearances.
A compact verse notes tight road boundaries in a playful tour of American highways. It evokes a nation of bold travelers and endless routes, hinting at policy sparseness and broad open mobility.
A Scotsman arriving by boat in New York from Scotland is astonished to see a frogman emerge from the water. He quips that had he known such a feat was possible, he would have walked ashore himself.
In a terse exchange a grocer asks if Jimmy Jones, formerly employed there, is a steady worker. The reply defines steady as motionless, implying a quip about his conduct.
A brief note depicts hotels as places where travelers pay high sums for low quality quarters. The statement suggests high prices for subpar lodging without naming the location or specifics.
A figure named Amar struck oil and funded a mansion featuring three swimming pools. One pool is cold water, another heated, and a third empty pool intended for friends who cannot swim.
Two Boy Scouts hike in the woods. One stops and sighs sadly asking for Emily Post, saying he wishes she were with them. The moment adds a light, era aware touch to a simple outdoor scene.
M and Mrs Tony Angel Margaret and Doris visited Sunday evening with Mrs D R Clifford and children. The Angels also visited Sunday with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Archie Angel of Tupelo. Curtis Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Charley Williams, returned to school Monday for his senior year at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.
Nonnie Ray Sweat Mickey Cooper Burtis Williams are all freshmen students at East Central this fall.
Cirmen Treas of Ahloso visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Treas on Saturday.
A playful couplet contrasts a tool that produces only footnotes with a man at vacation who follows his wife’s lead over his boss. The lines blend humor and gendered work life observations.
Mr and Mrs Jay LeFlore and James and Louie of Ardmore spent Saturday through Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs Rod LeFlore in town, visiting relations over the long weekend.
A student tells his father that his grades are underwater, explaining he is functioning below the C level. The father questions the meaning, prompting the humorous exchange.
A lighthearted note contrasts two mosquitoes debating noise levels and comfort with repellents and a fly swatter as remedies.
Quotation notes a woman who does not mind wearing old clothes as part of Halloween festivities. The remark highlights thrift and playful spirit attributed to the holiday.
A pithy remark on political persistence asserts that capable men endure despite setbacks, underscoring the enduring nature of political struggle and resilience.
A compact note from Carl Elistom reflects on the balance of gripping novels and dangerous content for homes with children, urging discretion and guardianship in reading choices.
Two men steal a pig and try to pass it off in the getaway car. Under police questioning the pig serves as a comic witness, uttering oink sounds that force a humorous misidentification and leave the officers chuckling at Oink Johnson.
A brief critique notes that television commercials favor vivid imagery over detailed information, suggesting viewers seek clearer visuals to understand messages beyond plain narration.
An outline noting a three phase summer: anticipation before travel, vacation time, and recuperation afterward. The author, Warren Hu'l, frames the period as distinct stages shaping rest and renewal.
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