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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1956

Page

2

Fair time vision for Pontotoc County fair future

A column urges reviving rural fair traditions through a science driven entry system. It envisions a combined Pontotoc County fair with expert judging, photographs of fields, crop and pasture maps, and livestock weight gain metrics, separating irrigated from non irrigated plots, plus post contest advice returned to entrants. It frames a return to competition as a path to higher yields and better livestock, not just ceremonial displays.

Pontotoc County Pontotoc County Fair

Mrs Brooks Dies At Lula In Oklahoma Town

Mrs Hattie Brooks 88 died at home in Lula on Monday September 16 after an extended illness. Services were held Wednesday in the Lula gym with burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Bearers were Wayne Brooks BR D Brooks Donald Brooks Aaron Woolley Kenneth Fortner and Curtis Williams. Surviving are sons Walter and David Lula. daughter Georgia Woolley. Al Jon and Edna Walker Tucson Ariz. 21 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Lula Hattie Brooks Pleasant Grave Cemetery Wayne Brooks BR. D. Brooks Donald Brooks Aaron Woolley Kenneth Fortner Curtis Williams Walter David N. Velmay Georgia Woolley al Jon Edna Walker Tucson Ariz

Two Teachers Eye Expanded Work For Local Farmers

Gallup and Hensley plan to add new tools this year and expand work with boys through doubled teaching staff. They stress field work, supervised farm projects, and practical knowledge for the home farm, with a future adult education program of night classes for local farmers across dairy, beer production, and welding, possibly with guest instructors from Oklahoma A&M and the Noble Foundation.

Vaness Gallup Hensley Yo Ag Oklahoma A&m Noble Foundation Ardmore Jand

Deer revival plan sparks ethical debate on propagation method

Scientists attempt to revive a deer using a nicotine derivative to stun it, then inject a reviver and transport the animal to the mainland for release. The approach draws criticism over safety and animal welfare implications.

Stonewall News Highlights Local Church Crusade and Community News

Stonewall Methodist Church organizes a fisherman's club to back the Tell Oklahoma About Christ crusade covering 60 square miles around Stonewall. Visitation teams plan doorstep calls, with family church choices recorded for pastors. Also notes Friday wedding plans in Eldorado Kansas and sanctuary redecorating funds. Reports of rising church attendance, surplus funds, and early school-year workshops for teachers, plus numerous local social and family updates throughout Stonewall and nearby towns.

Stonewall Methodist Church Stonewall Methodist Entiren Ritchie

Drunkenness Admits Guilty Plea in Public Case

George Graham pleaded guilty to public drunkenness before Justice Hert E Raitiff. Deputy Sheriff E Miers arrested him. Graham was fined $10 plus $4.75 court costs, total $14.75, and posted an appearance bond to return October 10.

George Graham Justice of the Peace Hert E. Raitiff Graham E. ‘Miers

Driver Fined after Plea in County Court

Aday entered a guilty plea to the August 21 charge of driving when he appeared in county court. He was fined 26.15 dollars including court costs or paid in full. The notice references the August case and urges reading the News Want Ads.

Russell- Taylor Aday

Francis School Remodeling Marks Notable Upgrades

The Francis school district completed a broad remodeling across classrooms, halls, and facilities. Highlights include venetian blinds, five large evaporative coolers, new tile and linoleum floors, a revamped girls and boys dressing area, a plan for a visitor’s dressing room, upgraded typing and library spaces, fifteen new typewriters including an electric model, a dedicated pop room with a small stove, space heaters, an automatic program clock, and an auditorium with opaque shades, new screen, and film projectors. Work was mainly done by custodian Hill Wilson and carpenter/plumber Howard Pickett, with open house set for Thursday Sept 20 at 4:45 p.m. The community is proud of this achievement for a small school.

Francis Landreth J Ton Francis Ball Home Demonstration Club Hill Wilson Howard Pickett

Indians fund build education on tax free land

A federal grant of 17 500 supports an Indian school serving 105 students with five teachers. The new building covers 5 by 96 feet, includes overhead heating, gas starters, and new furniture at a projected extra 2000. Plans drawn by Hudgins Thorp son Ball and Associates of Oklahoma City.

Sam Treas Abbloso Hudgins, Thorpson, Ball and Oklahoma City

Tulsa State Fair Prepares For Seven Day Shindig

Tulsa State Fair officials announce a seven day event with a total prize pool of 83 216 dollars. Headlining is the National Magic Empire Hereford Show with open class prizes across beef breeds and a 12 000 dollar National Junior Contest for Tractor Operators. The fair features a junior auction sale expected to near 25 000 in premium income and a Women’s Day with contests for cornbread and quilting races.

Tulsa Oil Capiital Santa Gertrudis FFA Ltop Oklahoma Tulsa Fair

Lula News From Ada Lula Lula Lula Neighborhood Notes

Ada neighbors host visitors and celebrate birthdays while Lula and Tupelo schools take an eight week cotton break. Many families, including Brooks Johnston and Clifford households, share visits, toasts, and gossip across Stonewall Velma and Union Valley with mentions of Mary Sue Johnston Grace Harbin and Phyllis Misenhimer.

Clear Boggy Dam Plan Presented To P TA Group

The Willard School P T A Council held a morning meeting to hear the Clear Boggy Dam proposal presented by David Ramsay of the Citizens Water Committee. Petitions were given to back the plan and signatures collected to forward to the Ada City Council. Willard P T A officers and hosts listed, with additional note on Margaret Mitchell novel sales reaching over a million copies in many languages.

Willard School P-Ta Sirs David 5. Ramsay Citizens Water Committee PJA Council Ada City Council Willard Parent- Teachers Association Council Hicks Smith Wiliam Wurtz

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By Buzzy Bonehouse Georgia U.s-Canada Dew Line Stonewall News MMS. S. J. Marklex Howald Ritchie Eldorado Kaw Rev. Ritchie First Methodist Church Mrs. Ritchie Ada W.M.A First Baptist Church Edna McMillian Cad Davis Morris Memorial Latta Ruby House Chile House Harold Jeeter Lovington N. M Ft. Worth Southwestern Baptist Theological ‘Seminary Mamie Fields Stratford Llnyd Ferguson Chickasha C. F. Billings Charley Burnet George Standridge Firmin Gibson Mary Sue “Shaw Monroe Hodge Stillwater Jimmy Don Gass Tyora Jean Hunt Buddy McElroy Fitts Own Ances Walter Winchell J. E. Martin Sr Okemah T. C. Martin J. E. Martin Jr Okmulgee Dub Story Jr Gene Lung Big Waugh Colorado Springs Carlisle Waugh Abilene, Texas Abilene Christian College A. L. Harle C. D. Smith Seattle, Wash Chester Ublich Bueble Colo Donald. Rust and Son Adamdale Arthur Williamson Pierce Powers Walnut Creek, Calif Virgil Scarbaro Lora Lee Martin C. ©. Wood O.F.S Wesley Chaddick Chaddick Lee “Stewart Sterling, Colo Homer Stewart Carol and Douglas Stewart Bill Mays Joey Oklahoma” City Thurman Beck Caroline Sue C and Thurman Jr Tannis: Hee Tupelo Lee Stel Mr. Twain Natoma Tex Stewarts Sam Boatright Twains Wyoming Mrs. Milton Avery Holdenville Fred MecKeel Margaret and Lonnie Wise Emmett Wise Mineola, Kan Leonard Wise Strat‘ford Stella Craddock H Hospital Mink Jinx Fagen Flowers Assembly of God Church Mink Flowers Aline Hathaway Canyon Lewis Lilliard Dr. Boles Pickett J.S. Jackson Cecil Bullard 2. E. Davis W. W. Armstrong Bullard Davis Freddie May Drumright Webco Raford May Stonewall l Weems Grorcery Lee Miller Ronald Ritchie East Central Ahloso Lula News Walter Brooks Livetta Sue Brooks East Walkup Savanna Rowe Warbin Claude Cooper Frank Holman Evelyn Treas Willie Williams Lou Wolford Karen Willis Nadine McGuire Billy Sharon Glenda Mary Brooks Eula Bridges Edmond Polk Cross Lon Cooper Arthur Harden Velma Flo! Barnes David, Brooks R. D J. N. Brooks Monetta Noah Jinda Lee Cross Cestrahoma Frank Smith Oklahoraa City John Boyce Dickie Ray Clifford Mr. Brooks Linda Arvel Brown Jake Johnston Pat Holman Ada Jean Skaggs Barbara Stonecipher Mary Sue Johnston Jeannie Cooper Tawana Lillard Peggy Molly Ron Johnston Bob Johnston Choctaw Ben Johnston Jean Johnston Edna Johnston Virgie Johnston D. R. Clifford Donnie Ronnie Mrs. Lee Cross of Cenorahoma Lois Clifford Helen John Dickie Lice Cross Stella Cross Contrahoma Buck Sweat Buddy California Billohnston Thildren R. E. Johnston John Royce Johnston Pauls Valley Mary Sue Harland Stonecipher of Mrs Cordie Davis Union Valley Ter Burtis Evelyn ,Treas Ben Fortner Warren Bill Wilborn Sir Mrs. R.E. Johnston Grace Harbin Allen Helen Paares of Norris Lillard Addie Maxberry Patsy Fortner Lefty Glover Helen Clifford Luetta Brooks Luetta Phyllis Misenhimer Sharon McGuire Bill Misenhimer Phyllis Lawanda Billye William Beulah Haskins Shafter Calif John Harden Harrison Cope Luella Brooks Billve Mirenhimer jShe Patsy ‘Fortner Monetta Broats Patsy Portner Lefty Glovers Mr.Brooks Rollen Duncan Margaret Mitchell
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