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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1963
Page
2
Velma Henderson reports six tenths of an inch of rain after a thunderstorm that lifted spirits and fed crops. Farmers foresee improved supplies but potential later quality issues. Birds gathered in the area while livestock moved oddly on roads. Hospital news includes Lester Biggs and Opal Stephens’s conditions. An old roadside snake and terrapin sightings accompany reminders of rain folklore.
Local brief highlights include Mrs. Ruby Simpkins recovering at home after a fall from a gentle horse, and a pledge by neighbors to share health news. Visitors report a prison rodeo trip, family gatherings, fence repairs for hay production, and outdoor lights noted in the Egypt area. Leroy Bivins in the Navy looks forward to deer and bird seasons.
Mr and Mrs Horace Golden marked their thirteenth wedding anniversary on September 3 with exchanged gifts a watch for him and an electric iron for her. On September 4 Mrs Golden received a second watch from her husband.
Paul Henderson and W. R. Corvin traded tasks over the weekend. Henderson brush-hogged for Corvin Saturday morning while Corvin did one-way plowing for Henderson on Monday.
New Hope For The Deaf explains mid ear microsurgery on the stapes that frees sound vibrations for hearing. Otosclerosis affects up to 19 percent of people and modern techniques now restore useful hearing in about 80 to 90 percent of cases. The procedure uses a surgical microscope and can be performed under local anesthesia.
In eleven years Kelso observes drastic shifts in Colombian government and society. He recalls Protestant church attacks and school closures during unrest, the rise of coalition government, and continued bandit violence labeled with names like Bad Blood and The Spider. He notes sugar prosperity, industrial growth, persistent education gaps, and the church's pivotal role while detailing brutal massacres and revolutionary upheavals.
Oklahoma cattlemen heard W. R. Brannan outline efforts to boost state participation in funding the National Livestock and Meat Board. Area meetings will explain the program in McAlester Tulsa Oklahoma City Woodward Hobart Ardmore with dates to be announced. The group also discussed pursuing industry research projects and noted 38 domestic animal theft arrests since January 1 1963 with nine prisoners in penitentiaries. Urges for stricter parole board release policies were also mentioned.
In Kentucky, pioneers described the central prairie as rolling land with wild blue grass bearing tiny blue blossoms. The area earned the nickname Blue Grass, later becoming the region's name.
Classified plea invites readers to sell, buy, rent, or locate items via a News want ad. provides contact method FE 2 4433 for placement or inquiries.
The Sooner Saddle Club sponsors a queen contest at the Oklahoma State Fair rodeo. Eligible entrants are Oklahoma residents aged 16 to 21 with horsemanship. entry forms are available through local riding clubs or the Sooner Saddle Club. Contest runs Sept 21 22 23 with judging times and prizes including a western suit boots and a trophy belt.
Guier explains a three level activation plan for EBS with federal, network, and local signaling coordinates. Priorities include presidential messages first and local programming second, aiming to warn the public and support national security during emergencies.
Generals’ area tour includes Ada Reservists polishing equipment at the Ada Reserve center ahead of Maj. Gen. Teddy H. Sanford’s inspection. Sanford, Fort Chaffee based, oversees Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas units and replaces Maj. Gen. Adams.
About 525000 Basutoland residents endure barren boulder-strewn highlands. A long running conservation program begun in 1936 aims to restore soils and support meager corn wheat and vegetable crops despite harsh conditions.
A medieval mock official known as the Lord of Misrule presided over Yuletide festivities in England. In Scotland the same custom carried the title Abbot of Unreason, reflecting a shared festive role across kingdoms.
Gary Lynn Golden son of Horace and Mrs Golden returns from the county fair with a big smile. He placed first in ear corn and honey and fourth in seed collection as a first year 4-H member. He plans more exhibits next year for further wins.
Mr and Mrs Hoover Scott returned home from Paris Texas Friday night after visiting relatives there.
Olan Henderson and his son Olan Jr. attended the Norman versus Ada game on Friday night highlighting family presence at the high school football clash.
Velma Henderson visited Mrs Opal Stephens and Lester Biggs Thursday afternoon at Valley View Hospital. Mr Biggs is home now but Mrs Stephens remains a patient.
Mrs. Walter Gayne identified a beagle hound at her home Monday as the property of A. E. McGowan. She placed the dog in her car and delivered him safely to his owner.
Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bell of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Edith Scates formerly Edith Williams sought 1910 era family memories, recalling West Sixth Street where she lived as a child and West Seventh Street home of the Goynes, calling also on Mrs. Della Graham for information. Mr. and Mrs. Don Blankenship also present.
Roscoe Crump of west of Egypt asked our correspondent Saturday at a local supermarket why wolves are increasing in the area. He says wolves are heard at his house and fears rising numbers will prevent residents from raising chickens outside pens for local use.
Mrs Josie A Hambleton hosted Sunday dinner for her children Trixie Lucy and Suzanne with Mr and Mrs Harold Graham and sons Larry Phillip and Steve. Her son and family Ed gar Hambleton Cheryl David Kathleen and Mark Norman visited Friday night before returning home Saturday morning.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Roy Henderson and Rickey in Ada may be interested to learn they have moved from Tulsa to Springdale Arkansas where they lived before the Tulsa move.
Several baby calves roam the D C Ellis Dairy signaling higher milk output for local consumers as more milk works its way through the pipeline.
News reports say Clay Yowell is up and around, a positive sign after recent illness. Community members welcome the improvement and note his upbeat condition and ongoing recovery.
The project adds more room to the Auten home and is progressing well with the addition taking shape.
Jackie Ayers of Ada stalled near Henderson ranch with a flat tire and no jack then ran out of gas. Jerry Henderson came to the rescue and Ayers was soon back on his way.
Mr and Mrs Foy Thornton Wade and Dennis visited Mr and Mrs Don Henderson and children Friday night They played canasta and enjoyed the evening together in a casual social gathering.
Mrs. Ethelene Golden cares for Debra and Olan Henderson Jr. part time for a week while their mother visits her mother Opal Stephens at Valley View Hospital.
McLish School held Friday meetings for grades five through twelve to elect officers for the 1963-64 term. Seniors chose Mike Enis as president and George Penick as vice president with Lanny Sliger as secretary, Margaret Bingham as reporter, and Judy Patton as song leader. Juniors chose Linda Griffin as president and Tommy Foster as vice president with Judy Pharr as secretary, Charlene Davis as treasurer, Frankie Kiser as reporter, and Patricia Garrett as assistant reporter. Sophomores elected Mick Barrett as president, Robert Hornsby as vice president, Sandra Lewis as secretary and reporter, Linda Large as reporter, and John Gregory as marshal and song leader.
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