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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
2
The column applauds a terrific Ada fair with great attendance. The Ada Chamber of Commerce and Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce along with the Fair Committee receive praise for their exhausting and tedious work in making the events successful.
A Southeast Oklahoma Expo booster caravan suffers a mishap when a trombone falls from a truck bed and is crushed by a following car on U S 75 near Calvin. Teen trombonist Arthur D Morris remains unharmed though stunned as the band continues its tour.
A street corner discussion pivots on the idea of fatal risk for pilots and bystanders. The question asks what occurs if one person’s time comes while another’s does not, probing fatalistic logic and shared danger.
The forecast suggests rainy conditions for Oklahoma games this weekend. Fans may face wet fields and slippery play as rain dampens the football action.
The aging pitcher Satchel Paige offers tongue in cheek health tips across six points. He mocks rumors about his age while urging readers to avoid fried meats pacify the stomach with calm thoughts keep active but not overly social stay light on vices and avoid continuous running while warning not to look back for fear of what follows.
William V. York of Roff joined 45 Oklahoma A&M College geology students at the four week geology camp near Canon City Colorado. Camp sessions ran June 12 to July 10 and August 7 to September 3 with participants from A&M and the University of Oklahoma. York graduated from A&M in August.
Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max visited Davis on Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Burdine Ramsey and their grandson Monte Dale Law. Ramsey family with Monte Dale plan a move to Arizona to establish a home. Mrs Mildred Clay and Miss Mayrene Farmer called on Miss Shirley Edwards. Mr and Mrs John Wood of Summers Chapel stopped by with E C Cavener. Mrs Mary Cox visited Pearl Gray. Frank Dryden has recovered enough to return home from Valley View Hospital though still bedbound.
Troy Miller of the highway department takes a two week vacation and plans for time off are not yet announced. Mrs. Clara Wood spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. Lee Tucker and Mr. Tucker in Summers Chapel.
Attendees from the community attended a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs Thelma Garrett in Center for Mrs Pearl Gray. Guests included Mrs P O Henson Florence Isaacs Mrs Melvin Pevehouse and children of Alameda California. Gift givers listed as Mrs Clara Wood Mrs Elma Law Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Irene Wood and Mrs Verneice Dryden.
Mrs Clareta Gray and Vicky visited Mrs Pearl Gray Thursday evening. The social call occurred in the afternoon at the Gray residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pennington and Mrs. Versa Summers of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and family Thursday. Mrs. Pennington and Mrs. Summers are sisters of Mr. Farmer.
Miss Vasto Pennington is visiting Mr and Mrs Leonard Mc Donald while Mrs Mc Donald rests instructed by her doctor to remain in bed for a period.
Laverne, Junior and Wayne Farmer traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday with a load of calves.
Mrs Elma Law visited Mrs Aleta Law in Ada on Friday and they called on Mrs Ina Harris during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Mrs Iva Mae Crowder visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Mr and Mrs J W Law Friday night in a social gathering.
Mrs. Lee Farmer received word this week that her brother Will Reed of Oklahoma City has died after a lengthy illness. Reed had lived in the local community for several years.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Crawford of Ada were supper guests of his daughter Mrs. Mary Lou Henson and Mr. Henson on Thursday night.
Mrs Hallie Wood and Mrs Clara Chandler and their sons from Stratford visited Mrs Pearl Gray and her son on Monday.
Several women gathered for a quilting session led by Florence Isaacs. Attendees included Mrs. Terry Gray of Center Mrs. Hazel Patton Amanda Lou Mrs. Virgie Milligan Mrs. Burns of Stratford Mrs. Clareta Gray and Vicky of Oil Center. The quilt was completed before night and all enjoyed the work.
A family visited Ada on Saturday night to see the Grand Old Opry performance held at the Ada Fairgrounds.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins and their daughters from Sulphur visited Mrs Lee Farmer and her family on Sunday. The gathering brought together two local families for a weekend visit.
Joe Gray of Center aided brother Fred Gray on Saturday in spreading fertilizer as they prepare fields for alfalfa planting.
Ada resident John Law spent Thursday night with Jerry McKinney of Gaar Corner in an informal social visit.
Mrs. Iva Mae Crowder and her children of Ada spent Friday night with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller while her husband was in Oklahoma City.
Mrs Houston Muncy and Mrs Ann Hamblin of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden on Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Ben Magar of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden Sunday. The Drydens have known the Magars for more than fifty years.
E. C. Cavener and Edmond Cavener of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden on Sunday for a social call with local neighbors.
Jackie and Charles Dryden of Lawrence spent Saturday night with Ruby and Glen Dryden. The gathering involved family members and took place in Lawrence, reflecting a routine social visit among relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington traveled to Ada on Saturday night to see Alma Maddox who is hospitalized there.
The article warns poultry growers about the dangers of inadequate feeder space. It links crowding to malnutrition disease feather picking and even de-beaking as a cure. It lists minimum feeder space by age and urges ample dining space for healthier birds and higher yields.
Rev. Scott Jones of Oak man and Mrs. Thelma Tucker of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden along with Mrs. Mammie Tucker and daughters Lyndia Ann and Betty Marie and Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Bratcher of Roff on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener and their two sons of Ada visited on Sunday for dinner with E C Cavener, his father.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington completed a grade A dairy barn and began selling milk.
Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers of Vaness visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Saturday morning in a brief socialcall.
Cen ter residents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray visited his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Tom Burch for a Sunday evening gathering.
Residents including Temple and Wayne Farmer Laverne and Mayrene Farmer Alvie Miller Joe Maddox Max Law Mrs Clara Wood Dovne Isaacs Mrs Elma Law Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs Joy Roberts Jr Mr and Mrs Troy Miller plus others plan trip to Ada fair this week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey and Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Ownbey of Hart spent Friday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden.
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters from Galey visited Sunday evening with his grandmother, Mrs. Clora Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Essel Magar and family of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden of Lawrence visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Sunday.
Mrs Ann Hamblin and Mrs Myrtle Little from Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Tom Burch were reported as attending a social event on Saturday night. The brief notes their presence without additional context or details.
Mrs Iva Carson and Irene spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law.
Clara Miller spent Wednesday night in Stratford accompanying the young Farris girl.
Mrs Dale Melton of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Friday evening, sharing time at their home.
Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lowell Wren of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Curtiss Hensley of Davis.
Carl Mulheim and his sons Gene and Eugene called on Lee Farmer Saturday evening in a brief social stop with three generations present.
F. A. Ferguson hosted his brother visiting from Oklahoma City during the weekend, sharing time at the family home.
Milo Pennington worked Tuesday through Thursday at Kingfisher and Watonga aiding in taking down an REA substation and relocating it to Ada.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden and Ruby Dryden Thursday morning. W N mowed their lawns for them.
Rance Tucker of Summers Chapel visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden.
Mrs. Clara Wood visited Mrs. Bud Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden and Mrs. Frank Dryden on Monday in the local social notes.
Mrs Lillie Miller and Mrs Virginia Harrison with their children of Lawton spent Monday evening with Mrs Elma Law.
Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel called on Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Tuesday evening and again on Thursday in a social visit noted in local society news.
Children of Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden along with Glen and Ruby Dryden on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Preston Farmer and daughters and Mr and Mrs Virgle Farmer with Billie Ray Patsy and Gerald Lynn were in Ada Saturday shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray of Center hosted Sunday evening guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hunter of Oklahoma City and Lyndia Ann and Betty Marie Tucker of Summers Chapel.
Rance Tucker contacted Frank Dryden via a Sunday morning call.
Mrs Elma Law hosted unexpected company on Thursday including her father W C Barnes of McAlester and her uncle Claude Barnes of Riverside California along with Charley Riley of Los Angeles California W C Barnes was traveling to California with his son for a visit He formerly lived in the Galey community about 30 years ago and is remembered by locals Miss Ruby Dryden visited Monday evening with Mrs Clora Wood.
Vineta Pennington stayed Saturday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Farmer and Debra of Rebee visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer Tuesday evening and again Saturday evening. The brief note records a family visit with no additional details or outcomes.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amon Patton of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs.
Mrs. Peggy Pevehouse of Alameda California visited Mrs. Clara Wood on Wednesday morning for a social call.
Oil Center resident Dewey Northam visited Frank Dryden on Monday for a brief call and local discussion.
Mrs Mildred Clay and Mrs Virgie Pennington spent Saturday morning with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner, sharing time in the Maddox home.
Max Law spent Friday night in Ada with John Law to attend the fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Harrison of Lawton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller. Mrs Harris son will remain with Clara and Alvie Miller while the parents fish at Lake Texoma.
Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs spent Monday with their daughter Mrs Vernon Gray and Mr Gray of Oil Center.
Mr and Mrs E B Dorgan of Avinger Texas were guests of their son and family Mr and Mrs Ed Dorgan over the weekend.
Danny Edwards visited Mr and Mrs McAfee of Byars on Sunday in a brief social call.
Mr and Mrs Jim Kight of Cartwright spent Thursday and Friday with their daughter Mrs M E Edwards and Mr Edwards.
Mrs Ed Dorgan and Linda Sue visited Florence Isaacs on Tuesday morning. The brief social call highlighted local community ties and friendly visits among residents.
Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dorgan included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Meeks, Mrs. M. H. Edwards of Galey, S. P. Edwards of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kettler and Sharon of Asher, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Edwards and Gary.
The Pontotoc County Farm Bureau resolutions committee will meet October 3 to draft a pamphlet aimed at Congress and the administration on farm problems. The membership meeting at Fitzhugh on October 22 includes a barbecue and features Senator Robert S. Kerr as main speaker. Harold Davis led the development of the proposed program, centering on government renting retired land with costs shared by farmers and government.
The passage suggests adding whole cloves peppercorns and bay leaves to simmering water for pork shoulder. It then mentions Dee Fondy of the Chicago Cubs as a off season real estate worker and list several relatives of Mrs. M H Edwards including Mrs E B Dorgan of Texas Mrs Meeks Mrs Kettler and M D and S P Edwards.
Oren Gray from Center paid visits to Fred Gray and his family on Monday and Tuesday, extending a short social call.
A light item notes Mrs M D Edwards celebrated a birthday last week and did not share the date with friends or family until after it had passed.
Oklahoma state game and fish department launches a statewide drive to put Hunting By Permission signs on private land. Free 9 by 11 inch white cardboard signs feature landowner name space and bold slogans urging responsible hunting. Requests to Room 118 State Capitol Oklahoma City.
The county fair faced space strains with 49 horse owners bringing 110 quarter horses and 20 stalls. Beefs edged dairy cattle, while hogs and sheep crowded Barn No 1 and crews improvised extra pens. Volunteers logged hours to judge, record placings, and manage noise from nearby carnival.
Dr James explains an East Central project to test how public schools can promote health education in classrooms and through school services. The effort uses the lunchroom as a teaching lab and seeks to define which health services belong in schools versus at home.
U S railroad operating revenues for 1954 were 9.371 million dollars, the smallest since 1949.
New office aims to adapt experiment station work to local farms by studying individual plots and fitting results to conditions. Collins notes extensive pond studies and field experience reveal weaknesses unseen by average farmers. Ragsdale, a three eighths Cherokee Oklahoma native, joins Ada based office with wife and three children.
State Fairing dates set for September 26 to 28 with Wendell W. Steward, assistant county agent, to accompany the boys. McLish livestock exhibitors include Bill Corbin with two Angus steers and an Angus heifer. Leroy Wigley with an Angus steer. Eldon Flinn with an Angus steer. Mary Corbin with an Angus steer. Fitzhugh exhibitors Jerald Barton with two Guernsey cows and James McDaniel with a Hereford steer and Hereford heifer. Winning county fair exhibitors advancing to the State Fair: John B. Clifford and Fred Williams of Lula. Darrel Taylor of Latta. David Calvert and Carren Bryant of Bong. Richard Webb, Oscar Tolliver, Ronald Mitchusson, James Lucas, Michael Lucas of Fitzhugh. Charles Husan of Stonewall. Dwayne McAnally of Union Hill. Murrel Horton of Center.
A local marriage notice lists S. S. Lilly, 79, Ada, to Bertie Shannon, 65, Stonewall. Doyal D. Bratton, 26, Coalgate, to Mary Elia Chapman, 29, Ada Route 3. George Saxton, 21, Dallas, to Daisy Mae Thornton, 19, Dallas. Jack McCarty, 28, Oklahoma City, to Bernadean Bottger, 23, Midwest City. Alvin M. Jack, 47, Sherman, to Mary L. Johnson, 44, Sherman.
Many jellyfish are so diaphanous that a swimmer can move among them without knowing they are there. The statement notes how transparency makes detection difficult for divers and swimmers.
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